231 episodes

Movies! Music! Celebrities embarrassing themselves! KEEP IT has it all. Each week, Ira Madison III, Louis Virtel, and Aida Osman are joined by comedians, journalists, actors, musicians, activists, politicians and more to discuss the latest ways pop culture and entertainment are intersecting with politics and society. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Keep It‪!‬ Crooked Media

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 9K Ratings

Movies! Music! Celebrities embarrassing themselves! KEEP IT has it all. Each week, Ira Madison III, Louis Virtel, and Aida Osman are joined by comedians, journalists, actors, musicians, activists, politicians and more to discuss the latest ways pop culture and entertainment are intersecting with politics and society. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

    “Babe: White Devil in the City” w. Sissy Spacek

    “Babe: White Devil in the City” w. Sissy Spacek

    Ira and Louis discuss Eurovision, Cara Delevigne’s behavior, Jack Harlow’s new album, Grindr, New York City Center’s Into the Woods revival, and more. Plus, legend Sissy Spacek joins to discuss her new series Night Sky, her iconic roles in Carrie, In the Bedroom, Coal Miner’s Daughter, and more. Also, Ira and Louis visit some of their blindspots in her career from David Lynch’s The Straight Story to Robert Altman’s 3 Women.
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    With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under attack, abortion funds are working nonstop to make sure people can still access (and afford) abortion.Visit votesaveamerica.com/roe to learn more, donate, and take action.

    • 1 hr 30 min
    “Bring the Girls!” w. Julio Torres

    “Bring the Girls!” w. Julio Torres

    Ira and Louis discuss the Tony nominations, whether Elisabeth Olsen does Marvel movies (like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) for the checks, Kim Kardashian robbing Marilyn Monroe’s grave, and Lady Gaga’s Top Gun song. Plus, Julio Torres joins to discuss his new children’s book I Want to Be a Vase, Nicole Kidman, and more.

    Note: This episode contains mild spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
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    With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under attack, abortion funds are working nonstop to make sure people can still access (and afford) abortion.
    Visit votesaveamerica.com/roe to learn more, donate, and take action.

    • 1 hr 30 min
    “The Gilded Rage” w. Amber Ruffin

    “The Gilded Rage” w. Amber Ruffin

    Ira and Louis discuss celebrities’ interpretations of Gilded Glamour at The Met Gala, Street Fighter characters, and Johnny Depp’s defamation trial. Plus, they revisit their gay adolescences with Heartstopper, The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans, and White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch. Also, Amber Ruffin joins to discuss late night writing for Seth Meyers versus The Amber Ruffin Show, writing the book for Some Like It Hot the musical, and more.
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    With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under attack, abortion funds are working nonstop to make sure people can still access (and afford) abortion.
    Visit votesaveamerica.com/roe to learn more, donate, and take action.

    • 1 hr 44 min
    ”Desperately Seeking Aida”

    ”Desperately Seeking Aida”

    Ira, Louis, and a returning Aida discuss Janelle Monae coming out as non-binary and other genderqueer celebs, Jerrod Carmichael’s comedy special Rothaniel, Elon Musk buying Twitter, hot takes on Steve Martin’s old SNL skits, and the new season of Selling Sunset. Plus, Kiernan Shipka joins to discuss her new Roku series Swimming with Sharks, her Mad Men memories, and more.

    For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/keepit

    • 1 hr 33 min
    “Megchella” w. Alexander Skarsgård

    “Megchella” w. Alexander Skarsgård

    Ira recaps Coachella for Louis, then the two discuss Gilbert Gottfried, odd Celine Dion “biopic” Aline, and flight mask mandates. Plus, Alexander Skarsgard joins to discuss The Northman, working with everyone’s favorite actresses, and more.

    For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/keepit

    • 1 hr 47 min
    "At the Movies with lra and Louis" w. Michelle Yeoh

    "At the Movies with lra and Louis" w. Michelle Yeoh

    Ira and Louis discuss their favorite films, Ira's Coachella itinerary, Spirit Halloween, and David Mamet's turn as a Fox News commentator. Plus, icon Michelle Yeoh to discuss Everything Everywhere All At Once, her roots in Hong Kong action films, and more!

    • 1 hr 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
9K Ratings

9K Ratings

mlombo44 ,

Listen every week!

I absolutely love this show. Ira and Louis have such a great dynamic and bring such fun and thoughtful points of view to all things pop culture.

I do beg that Ira stays away from the mic when he’s not speaking or somehow edit out his heavy breathing. Listening to the pod with headphones in is like nails on a chalkboard.

Anchovy1000 ,

So glad Aida left!

Ira / Louis dynamic is way more natural. Love them!

Hmburns ,

Love this pod!

Longtime listener (although I usually listen on Youtube) - I love these guys. Will miss Aida, but will always tune in for Ira and Louis’ takes. Thanks for brightening our days, Keep It!

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