Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez
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Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast
GLAMOROUS EXTRA TRASH

Memoirs and deep dives too juicy for main

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Celebrity Memoirs, Pop Culture, and Books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Eartha Kitt’s Memoir Alone With Me (with Angela Tucker)

    Chelsea is joined by author Angela Tucker ("You Should Be Grateful") to dive into "Alone With Me," Eartha Kitt’s 1976 memoir. Together, they unpack Eartha’s journey to international stardom which includes cameos from James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Orson Welles. Plus, they dig into the infamous White House luncheon that led to Eartha being blacklisted and the CIA dossier that labeled her a “sadistic nymphomaniac"!  A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including child abuse, and sexual abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Show Notes: Why Is "Languish" Reserved for Kids in Foster Care? (By Angela Tucker) Christina Crawford’s Memoir (with Angela Tucker) Lady Bird Johnson’s Audio Diary of the White House Incident The Art of the Hollywood Memoir (The New Yorker) When the Government Tried—and Failed—to Silence Catwoman (The New Yorker Documentary) Where to find our guest: Angela Tucker Website “You Should Be Grateful” (Angela’s Book) Instagram Substack YouTube *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Viral Article Book Club: The NY Times on Dating Women of Color to Advance 'Antiracism'

    Chelsea is joined by Traci Thomas (The Stacks podcast) to break down one of the wildest letters to hit The New York Times Magazine: a white man wondering if prioritizing women of color in dating will advance his antiracism. They unpack the letter’s cringiest moments, the ethicist’s response (was it satire?), and why no woman wants to be compared to kale. Plus, Chelsea introduces her new viral article rating system—because some articles demand a group chat rant. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Show Notes: As a White Man, Can I Date Women of Color to Advance My Antiracism? (NY Times) Jada Pinkett Smith Ep (with Traci Thomas) Non-fiction recs from Chelsea and Traci Where to find our guest: Traci Thomas The Stacks podcast Substack Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Viral Article Book Club: Jessica Simpson's interview in The Cut

    Chelsea goes solo for this viral article deep dive, recapping The Cut’s recent interview with Jessica Simpson and her sister Ashley Simpson Ross. Nothing could have prepared Chelsea for the absolutely wild Prince story buried in the middle. Let us know if you’re into this new format! Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Show Notes: The Jessica & Ashlee Show (The Cut) Jessica Simpson Memoir Episode *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    11 min

  4. FEB 21

    Neko Case’s Memoir The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You (with Jana Schmieding)

    Chelsea and actor/writer Jana Schmieding ("Rutherford Falls") dive into Neko Case’s brand-new memoir, "The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You." From Case’s neglectful and rugged upbringing in the Pacific Northwest to her rise in the indie rock scene, they unpack her poetic writing, years of relentless touring, and the resilience that fueled her art. Plus, the comedian whose work helped shape Neko’s path, an unexpected Stevie Nicks tangent, and why spite might just be the ultimate creative fuel. A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including child abuse, child neglect, sexual assault, and suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Show Notes: Stevie Nicks: Music in the Memoir Carrie Brownstein Memoir Episode Kathleen Hanna Memoir Episode Margaret Cho Memoir Episode Margaret Cho talks with Glamorous Trash Where to find our guest: Jana Schmieding Sage-Based Wisdom Podcast Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min

  5. FEB 14 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Dueling Memoirs: Tatum O’Neal vs. John McEnroe

    It’s a special Valentine’s Day episode! Chelsea welcomes back Jodie Sweetin (“Full House” and the “How Rude, Tanneritos!” podcast) to dive into dueling memoirs: John McEnroe’s “You Cannot Be Serious” and Tatum “O’Neal’s A Paper Life.” From McEnroe’s legendary tantrums to Tatum’s Hollywood trauma, they break down the exes’ rocky romance, messy divorce, and wildly different takes on their time together. Strap in for a book brawl packed with red flags, a doomed rockstar phase, and (of course) a Mick Jagger cameo. A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including abuse and addiction. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here: https://linktr.ee/glamoroustrashtalk

    1h 1m

  6. FEB 11

    Viral Article Book Club: The Cruel Kids’ Table

    It’s a new kind of episode where we book club a viral article! Chelsea and “Rutherford Falls” creator Sierra Teller Ornelas dive into “The Cruel Kids’ Table,” the buzzy New York Magazine article that wants you to believe the hot young right is effortlessly chic. They break down why these narratives resurface every election cycle, what the actual takeaways should be from this moment in politics, and why the F the article includes the sentence “Melania is mother.”  Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Show Notes: The Cruel Kids’ Table by Brock Colyar (New York Magazine)  Yea, This is a Coup. by Laura Bassett (Chelsea’s recommendation) Watch Chelsea’s Bad Art Friend Live Show Demi Moore Memoir Ep (with Sierra Teller Ornelas) Maria Bamford Memoir Ep (with Sierra Teller Ornelas) Kathy Griffin Memoir Ep (with Sierra Teller Ornelas) Where to find our guest: Sierra Teller Ornelas Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min

  7. FEB 7

    Josephine Baker’s Memoir Fearless and Free (with Tocarra Mallard)

    Chelsea and comedian Tocarra Mallard dive into Josephine Baker’s newly translated memoir, “Fearless and Free.” They explore how she danced her way to global stardom, secretly worked as a WWII spy for the French Resistance (yes, she smuggled German secrets on sheet music), and built a legacy as groundbreaking as it was complicated. Plus, a deep dive into her controversial Rainbow Tribe and the memoir’s wildest moments—including a psychic rabbit’s foot and some truly questionable recipes. Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including abuse, suicide, and antisemitism. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Show Notes: Ricki Lake Memoir Episode (with Tocarra) Jennifer Hudson Memoir Episode “Paris, Paris, Paris” by Josephine Baker Josephine Baker Interview with Erik Bye for Norwegian TV  Where to find our guest: Tocarra Mallard Instagram TikTok YouTube *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 16m

  8. JAN 31

    Shari Franke’s Memoir The House of My Mother (with Kate Casey)

    Chelsea welcomes back Kate Casey to break down former child influencer Shari Franke’s memoir, “The House of My Mother.” They explore her backstory on the now-infamous 8 Passengers YouTube channel, the dark side of family vlogging, and the cult-like control of her mother, Ruby Franke, and life coach Jodi Hildebrandt. Chelsea and Kate unpack the harrowing abuse Shari survived.  Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including child abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: John Stamos Memoir Episode (with Kate Casey) Jennette McCurdy Memoir Episode Shari Franke speaks to Utah legislative committee about child influencers (VIDEO) Chelsea on Kate Casey’s Podcast “Reality Life” talking about “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Where to find our guest: Kate Casey Instagram “Reality Life with Kate Casey” Podcast Tiktok  X (Twitter) Patreon Substack *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 18m
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