Dolly Parton fandom has reached new heights over the last few years. Her admirers run the gamut: From city slickers to small town folk, conservative churches to RuPaul’s Drag Race. But she’s always been Dolly. So why all the love and appreciation now? Culture writer Justin Kirkland joins Brooke and Aricia to unpack Dolly’s recent spike in popularity, how meeting Dolly set him up for a career in journalism, and what was going on when she tried to turn down a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fa...
Jun 07, 2022•35 min•Season 27Ep. 118
Dolly makes her case to her record label, and convinces them she’s a solo star. On her own, her career reaches new heights, and she even branches out into Hollywood. But Porter Wagoner’s not letting go without a fight. And he’s not the only one who wants a piece of the shiny new Dolly Parton pie. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by sup...
May 31, 2022•45 min•Season 27Ep. 117
When Dolly makes it to Nashville, stardom doesn’t come as quickly as she’d hoped. But landing a spot as the Girl Singer on Porter Wagoner’s show brings her much closer to her dreams. There’s just one problem — Porter controls every aspect of her career. And Dolly’s ready to strike out on her own. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by sup...
May 24, 2022•46 min•Season 27Ep. 116
There are few celebrities more beloved than Dolly Parton. In her decades-long career, she’s cultivated loyalty with her fans by always being true to her roots. But before she was the musician we know and love today, Dolly was just a poor girl in rural Tennessee with a song in her heart, and a dream to be a big star… Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Plea...
May 17, 2022•54 min•Season 27Ep. 115
Marilyn Monroe was an unrecognized feminist pioneer before her time. Nearly 70 years before #MeToo, she penned an expose about her experiences with “the casting couch” called “Wolves I Have Known.” In the final episode of our Marilyn Monroe series, we delve into the parts of Marilyn’s life that no one talks about. Vulture film critic Angelica Jade Bastién joins Brooke and Aricia to talk about what Marilyn teaches us about how society treats women who battle mental health challenges, and discuss ...
May 10, 2022•35 min•Season 26Ep. 114
People keep refusing to take Marilyn seriously. But if Marilyn wants to keep moving forward, she needs to confront her toughest critic: herself. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 03, 2022•49 min•Season 26Ep. 113
Marilyn’s always been ambitious. She doesn’t want to play dumb blondes forever. But when she lands the role of her dreams, Marilyn’s insecurities start to get the better of her. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
Apr 26, 2022•43 min•Season 26Ep. 112
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio are falling in love, but they want different lives. Joe wants to settle down and live outside the spotlight, and Marilyn wants to be an even bigger star. If push comes to shove, which one will Marilyn choose: Joe or her career? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Po...
Apr 19, 2022•37 min•Season 26Ep. 111
If any past celebrity could have pulled more Instagram followers than Kim Kardashian, it would have been Marilyn Monroe. Even without family money or a family, Marilyn knew exactly how to capture the world’s attention. But before she was Marilyn, she was just Norma Jeane Baker, a lonely young girl in the foster care system… Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventher...
Apr 12, 2022•50 min•Season 26Ep. 110
Kim can’t stop dropping F-bombs. Kourtney can’t keep it in her pants on Instagram. And was Khloé secretly engaged to Tristan Thompson? Page Six writer Francesca Bacardi joins Brooke and Aricia to talk all that and so much more in this year-in-review of all things Kardashian. From Kylie’s hiding out after her Astroworld appearance to Pete Davidson’s infamous selfie while in bed with Kim, and what to expect from the Kardashian’s new Hulu series, Francesca sorts facts from fiction. Check out France...
Apr 05, 2022•37 min•Season 25Ep. 109
Kim’s developed a sixth sense for spinning scandals into publicity – and publicity into new brands. But what worked in 2010 won’t work in 2020. To stay on top, Kim’s going to have to work against all the instincts that have gotten her this far. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Mar 29, 2022•37 min•Season 25Ep. 108
Kim Kardashian West shot to fame and fortune by sharing her life on camera. But after a terrifying robbery, Kim begins to wonder if the lack of privacy is worth it. Meanwhile, another sister begins to eclipse Kim – only to find herself asking the same question. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Po...
Mar 22, 2022•37 min•Season 25Ep. 107
With a sex tape in her past and a reality television show in her future, Kim Kardashian is primed for stardom. But after a whirlwind wedding and a quickie divorce, her big dreams might come to a screeching halt. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Mar 15, 2022•47 min•Season 25Ep. 106
Once upon a time, no one had ever heard the name Kim Kardashian. But in the 15 years since the Kardashians have been on the scene, they’ve changed the nature of celebrity as we know it. How did the Kardashians turn 15 minutes of fame into 15 years and counting? This season we’re bringing you the story of a family who realized their greatest asset was themselves. But first, we start with the humble-ish beginnings of their visionary momager –Kris Jenner. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+...
Mar 08, 2022•45 min•Season 25Ep. 105
Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction might never be forgotten, but what about her legacy as a trail-blazing feminist? Janet cut a path for female pop performers controlling their own narrative. She was an advocate for women getting what they need in the bedroom before most people even knew the term “sex positive.” And she did it all while the press critiqued her every move, and her body, too. Culture writer Clover Hope joins Brooke and Aricia to set the record straight. Clover shares wh...
Mar 01, 2022•31 min•Season 24Ep. 104
After the Super Bowl, Janet Jackson just wants to forget it ever happened and move on. But the media has other plans. And it doesn’t help that the CEO of CBS wants her head on a platter. As Janet faces the biggest scandal of her career, can she weather the storm and make it to the other side with her career — and her sanity — intact? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.lin...
Feb 22, 2022•47 min•Season 24Ep. 103
On February 1st, 2004, Janet Jackson’s right breast was exposed to a live audience of over 144 million at the Super Bowl — for 9/16ths of a second. What should have been a fleeting moment of professional embarrassment became a national scandal. It was a story that had everything: a titillating costume change gone wrong, a powerful black woman who refused to grovel, and a squeaky-clean, young white upstart who was only too happy to align himself with power. Racism, sexism and misogyny collided to...
Feb 15, 2022•48 min•Season 24Ep. 102
Even The Rich is hitting the big time. To celebrate 100 episodes, hosts Brooke and Aricia are answering your questions and spilling the details on everything you’ve ever wanted to know. How long have they been BFFs? Who’s their ideal celebrity co-host? And how do they really feel about Brooke’s singing? Plus, we share what’s coming up next on Even the Rich. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. ...
Feb 08, 2022•17 min•Season 23Ep. 101
Patty Hearst would eventually put the SLA in her rearview mirror; she’d go on to have two kids and act in a string of John Waters films. But through the years, the debate has continued: was Patty really brainwashed, or did she voluntarily join the SLA? To help answer this question, Brooke and Aricia are joined by author and social scientist Alexandra Stein. Alexandra studies the psychological tactics cult leaders use to brainwash their subjects. She also has first hand experience with cults, hav...
Feb 08, 2022•32 min•Season 23Ep. 100
Patty Hearst has just been arrested for the Hibernia Bank robbery, and the prosecution has a very solid case. First, they have photos of Patty robbing the joint. Second, they have tapes of her confessing to the crime. And third, America really, really hates a rich girl breaking bad. But Patty’s new lawyer, F. Lee Bailey, thinks they can win this. They just need to take a risk and put Patty on the stand. If the jury hears her side, there’s no way they won’t acquit – and if they don’t … well, they...
Feb 01, 2022•42 min•Season 23Ep. 99
Nobody thought the Patty Hearst story could get any bigger. But then, ten weeks after her kidnapping, Patty’s spotted robbing a bank alongside the crew who kidnapped her. The media goes wild: Patty’s switched teams! She’s no longer a captive, she’s a criminal! But has Patty really joined the SLA, or is she playing along? Only Patty knows the answer. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. h...
Jan 25, 2022•41 min•Season 23Ep. 98
Imagine if Paris Hilton was kidnapped back when she was just a teenager – and that nobody, not even the FBI, could find her. Now imagine that, ten weeks later, she finally reemerges – waving a gun and robbing a bank alongside the people who kidnapped her. It sounds too far-fetched to be true, but a version of this story really did happen. Back in 1974, left-wing terrorists abducted nineteen-year-old heiress Patty Hearst, the granddaughter of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. And two months l...
Jan 18, 2022•45 min•Season 23Ep. 97
Jessica Simpson has never stopped reinventing herself. Early in her career she went from pop star to reality star. Now she's a fashion mogul and author. Two decades into her career, she's still making waves. On this episode, culture writer Lindsay Mannering joins Aricia and Brooke to talk about their favorite Newlyweds moments, meeting Jessica at her Hidden Hills mansion, and Jessica’s enduring staying power. For more, check out Lindsay’s New York Times profil...
Jan 11, 2022•38 min•Season 22Ep. 96
For the first time ever, Jessica has everything she’s ever wanted — a loving husband, beautiful kids and a thriving business. But now that she’s on top of the world, there’s nothing to distract her from the hurt she’s been carrying since she was six years old… Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 04, 2022•39 min•Season 22Ep. 95
For the first time ever, Jessica has everything she’s ever wanted — a loving husband, beautiful kids and a thriving business. But now that she’s on top of the world, there’s nothing to distract her from the hurt she’s been carrying since she was six years old… Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 28, 2021•41 min•Season 22Ep. 94
As things within the Simpson family deteriorate, Jessica puts her faith in the only stable person in her orbit: her boyfriend Nick Lachey. Together, they take the world by storm with their MTV reality show The Newlyweds. There’s just one problem — while the show is catapulting Jessica to newfound fame, it’s leaving Nick in the dust. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Dec 21, 2021•39 min•Season 22Ep. 93
Jessica Simpson has always had trouble using her voice. She’s bursting with things to say, but it’s hard to get the words out. When she blows the biggest audition of her career, she gets one last chance to use her voice when she scores a record contract. But what if using her voice means losing herself? In this four-part series, we dive deep into the story of Jessica Simpson and tell you all about how a Southern Baptist choir girl built a business to rival all the men who ever dismissed her. Sup...
Dec 14, 2021•46 min•Season 22Ep. 92
The story of Gucci didn’t end with Maurizio’s murder. Vanity Fair fashion writer Leah Faye Cooper joins the show to discuss how the brand has evolved to become an even bigger player in the world of fashion. Later, journalist Sara Gay Forden shares the backstory behind her book, The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed, which was adapted for the new film staring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. Read Leah’s Vanity Fair profile of Gucci creative director Alessa...
Dec 07, 2021•38 min•Season 21Ep. 91
Who killed Maurizio Gucci? As the police begin their investigation, they have no leads and too many suspects. Is it Patrizia, the wife Maurizio abandoned? Paolo, the cousin he betrayed? Or the Swiss mob, to whom Maurizio owed millions? The authorities go in circles – until a mysterious late-night phone call pushes the case in an entirely new direction. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
Nov 30, 2021•42 min•Season 21Ep. 90
When Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiano fell in love, they were able to give each other exactly what they needed. For Patrizia, who was born out of wedlock, that was social standing. For Maurizio, who grew up under his father’s thumb, that was confidence. Now that they’ve found each other, they’re ready to take over the world – or, at least, the Gucci empire. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
Nov 23, 2021•45 min•Season 21Ep. 89
