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Fashion, style, celebrity and culture. Insider knowledge. Outsider honesty. Humor included.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Inside JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’s Life on Cape Cod

    What did Love Story get wrong about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette? Amy Odell sits down with Kate Storey, author of White House by the Sea, to break down what really happened inside the Kennedy compound — and how the show fictionalizes their lives, relationship, and famous Cape Cod summers. And she answers the urgent question: was there really a breakfast board?! Kate spent years reporting on the Kennedy family and shares what the show gets right, what it gets completely wrong, and what their real lives were actually like behind the scenes. Sign up for a Premium subscription to Back Row to hear Part 2. Go to BackRow.net to get newsletter access included with your subscription. Or sign up in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. CHAPTERS 01:06 why everyone is watching “love story” 03:00 inside the real Kennedy compound 06:00 how the show fictionalizes Hyannis Port 08:20 how John and Carolyn really started dating 12:10 when the paparazzi began 13:00 JFK Jr.’s Cape Cod childhood 15:40 the treasure diving story 17:50 the infamous boat moment 19:20 the “breakfast board” truth 21:00 Carolyn vs the Kennedy family (real story) 23:30 what Carolyn was actually like 27:00 their dinner parties and private life 28:30 how they really got engaged 30:00 iconic photos vs reality 31:00 how accurate is the show overall? 34:00 their final plans for the house 36:00 why they didn’t prioritize security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’s Final Summer — What Really Happened (Part 2)

    In Part 2, Amy Odell speaks with White House by the Sea (https://amzn.to/41dKmWO) author Kate Storey about the final chapter of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s story—what happened the night of the crash and the days that followed. They discuss the conditions the couple were flying in (00:26), how their disappearance was first discovered (01:38), and what unfolded in Hyannis Port as friends, family, and reporters waited for answers (03:03). They also cover when debris was found (04:20), how the Kennedy family handled the media (05:33), and why the story still resonates today (10:01).

    12 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Joh Galliano for... Zara?!

    This is the audio version of the Back Row newsletter published Tuesday, March 17. After waiting two years for John Galliano's next move, we finally know he's going to Zara. In this analysis, Amy talks about why fashion people have forgiven him for his antisemitic and racist tirades that became public in 2011 and led to him losing his job at Dior — and why this move is a risk for Zara. Amy finishes with the "Loose Threads" news roundup, featuring Adrien Grenier's Devil Wears Prada 2 laments and a funny update about Gwyenth's clothing auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    7 min

  4. 17 MAR

    The Oscars’ Biggest Fashion Stories: Anna Wintour, the Timothée Backlash, & Is Chanel Good Again?

    Amy Odell is joined by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan of ⁠Go Fug Yourself⁠ and the ⁠Drinks With Broads⁠ newsletter to break down the biggest fashion stories from Oscars night—and what they reveal about Hollywood right now. They discuss Anna Wintour’s surprise appearance (and why she’s leaning into The Devil Wears Prada 2), the backlash against Timothée Chalamet and what it says about celebrity culture, and the ongoing dominance of luxury brands like Chanel and Dior on the red carpet. Plus: the state of red carpet coverage, why it feels increasingly sanitized, and the looks that worked—and didn’t. In part two, we get into the media’s Ozempic discourse, Chanel vs. Dior, and why the K-pop Demon Hunters cast didn’t get the attention they deserved. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Oscars as luxury marketing 05:00 Why everything in Hollywood is too long 09:30 The biggest fashion stories 10:30 The problem with red carpet coverage 19:00 The Timothée backlash 26:00 Kylie Jenner and celebrity optics 29:00 Anna Wintour at the Oscars 35:00 Chanel vs. Dior 40:00 The best (and safest) looks Don't forget to ⁠sign up for the Back Row newsletter.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  5. 17 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Oscars’ Ozempic Discourse, Chanel vs. Dior, and the K-Pop Demon Hunters Snub

    Sign up for a Premium subscription at ⁠BackRow.net⁠ (https://backrow.net/) to get newsletter access included. Or sign up in Spotify or Apple for podcast content only. Amy Odell is joined by Heather Cox and Jessica Morgan of ⁠Go Fug Yourself (https://gofugyourself.com/)⁠ and the ⁠Drinks With Broads newsletter (https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/)⁠ to discuss the more complicated—and controversial—stories behind the Oscars red carpet. Including the rise of the “Ozempic red carpet” and why conversations about bodies have become more fraught than ever (00:00). Plus, Chanel’s aggressive push for relevance (08:30 ), the reality behind “Chanelmania,” and whether Dior is still quietly outperforming it where it counts (13:00). They also get into one of the night’s biggest oversights: why the cast of K-Pop Demon Hunters—part of the most-watched movie of the year—felt sidelined (18:00). Finally, a look at menswear, celebrity-brand contracts, and the growing sense that Oscars fashion is less about movies—and more about marketing (30:00).

    32 min

  6. 12 MAR

    Fashion Month Awards Part One: Chanel’s New Era & Tech Billionaires in the Front Row (with Dana Thomas)

    Paris Fashion Week wrapped up the Fall 2026 shows, so Amy Odell and New York Times bestselling author Dana Thomas are handing out the Fashion Month Awards. Together they break down the biggest moments from New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Week, including: • Prada’s viral runway stunt • Marc Jacobs’ comeback in New York • The rise of fashion watch parties bringing fans into the shows • Why tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg are suddenly sitting front row • The best trends and the weirdest trends of the season • What Chanel’s new era could mean for fashion They also talk about how fashion shows—and fashion media—are changing as creators, newsletters, and independent platforms reshape the industry. Part two of the Fashion Month Awards is available to Back Row Premium subscribers. Sign up at BackRow.net to get newsletter access and more exclusive fashion reporting included with your subscription, or in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Chapters: 00:00 — Introducing Dana Thomas and the Fashion Month awards 01:25 — Is fashion entering a new generational era? 04:10 — The shift from magazines to creators and newsletters 06:40 — Loudest viral stunt: Prada’s layered runway trick 10:15 — Fashion watch parties and opening shows to the public 15:35 — Why fashion shows might become spectator events 20:55 — Sleeper hit of the season 24:30 — Most awkward front row celebrity 28:00 — Tech billionaires invade fashion week 31:50 — Hardest-working front row celebrity 34:20 — Best trend of the season 36:40 — Weirdest trend: the return of tails Links and Resources: Amy Odell - Instagram Back Row newsletter Dana Thomas Instagram Deluxe (book) Gods & Kings (book) Fashionopolis (book) Style Files (newsletter) Credits: Produced by Amy Odell. Audio editing by Joyce Ciesel, video by Jonathan Voytko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  7. 12 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Fashion Month Awards Part 2: Dior’s Plan, Gucci’s Luxury Ick & The Best Show of the Season (with Dana Thomas)

    Amy and Dana Thomas discuss the top shows of fall 2026 fashion month, and hand out prizes for Biggest Sophomore Slump, and Biggest Luxury “Ick,” Best Overall, and more. Sign up for a Premium subscription at ⁠BackRow.net⁠ if you want newsletter access included, or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 00:00 — Dior’s new creative direction 03:20 — Runway shows vs what actually sells 06:15 — The return of dropped waists 10:50 — Most polarizing show of the season 13:40 — The biggest luxury “ick” of Fashion Month 15:10 — Biggest sophomore slump 16:25 — What we’ll see on the Oscars red carpet 19:00 — Designers drifting from their founders’ vision 21:00 — The best show of Fashion Month

    26 min

  8. 9 MAR

    The Real Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette

    Amy Odell sits down with Liz McNeil and RoseMarie Terenzio, authors of JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography, to discuss the real romance between Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr. that inspired the FX show Love Story, executive-produced by Ryan Murphy. Terenzio assisted JFK Jr. in the 90s at George magazine, and McNeil covered him as an editor for People. For their book, they interviewed more than 150 people who knew him. They share personal encounters with the couple and people in their inner circle, talk about what John would have made of the frenzy over his style today, and explain what in 'Love Story' is pure fiction. PART TWO, including discussion of how the Kennedy family deals with relentless press and the REAL reason for that famous fight in the park, is available to Premium subscribers of ⁠Back Row. Sign up at backrow.net for full podcast and newsletter access, or through Apple Podcasts or Spotify. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why everyone is talking about JFK Jr. and Carolyn again 01:25 What the FX show “Love Story” gets right (and wrong) 06:10 Why Gen Z is suddenly obsessed with them 07:10 The truth about JFK Jr.’s style 12:10 What drew John and Carolyn together 21:00 What Carolyn Bessette was really like 29:30 Carolyn’s struggle with paparazzi 35:30 The iconic wedding dress 39:15 What the show said about the famous park fight Links & Resources: Partner message: Go to beehiiv and use the code AMY30 to get 30 percent off a subscription. Get RoseMarie and Liz's book: JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography Sign up for the Back Row newsletter Follow Amy Odell on Instagram Follow Liz McNeil on Instagram Follow Rosemarie Terenzio on Instagram This episode was produced by Amy Odell, with audio editing by Joyce Ciesil and video editing by Jonathan Voytko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
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Fashion, style, celebrity and culture. Insider knowledge. Outsider honesty. Humor included.

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  • Creator
    Amy Odell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amy Odell 2025
  • Show Website
    Back Row with Amy Odell
  • Provider
    Amy Odell Inc.

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