Anna Wintour has had a legendary career as the shining star of Vogue Magazine. Her reputation precedes her, and she's easily the most famous woman in fashion. But the road to the top wasn't always easy, and getting there took all the grit and determination she could muster. 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. ...
Jun 27, 2023•48 min•Season 43Ep. 176
When RuPaul launched RuPaul’s Drag Race , she created a sisterhood of drag queens that continues to this day. So on today’s show, Brooke and Aricia sit down with Drag Race alumni Jujubee and Mo Heart to wrap the season in style. These iconic queens are here to share stories of their first time in drag, how they discovered RuPaul, and the time they faced off on Drag Race’s UK vs. The World. Catch the new season of Jujubee’s Wondery podcast, Queen of Hearts , wherever you get your podc...
Jun 20, 2023•35 min•Season 42Ep. 175
After years of struggle, RuPaul finally gets the public recognition he’s been looking for. With the creation of RuPaul’s Drag Race, he moves beyond the quest for personal fame and makes it his mission to move drag into the mainstream and create opportunities for queens everywhere. 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....
Jun 13, 2023•47 min•Season 42Ep. 174
RuPaul soon finds that being a starving artist is anything but glamorous. He uses drugs and alcohol to cope with the constant rejection. Things are looking dark – until he discovers a solution in the form of drag. Binge the full season early and ad free with Wondery+ 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...
Jun 06, 2023•45 min•Season 42Ep. 173
RuPaul is born feeling like an outsider. Rejection by his father and peers makes him doubt whether he’ll ever fit in. But instead of conforming, he doubles down and becomes a gender-bending punk musician. 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 Notic...
May 30, 2023•49 min•Season 42Ep. 172
Gabrielle Union was all over late 90s teen movies – even though she was always sidelined to supporting roles. On today’s show, NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Aisha Harris joins Brooke and Aricia to relive Gabrielle’s break out roles in 10 Things I Hate About You , She’s All That , and, of course, Bring It On . They’ll also discuss Gabrielle’s evolution on the big and small screens, her dedication to activism, and whether Bring It On is primed for a reboot. Aisha Harris’s new bo...
May 23, 2023•39 min•Season 41Ep. 171
After struggling with fertility and loss, Gabrielle and Dwyane are on a new journey: surrogacy. But despite this new hope for her to hold on to, nothing could have prepared Gabrielle for the dizzying highs and agonizing lows that are just on the horizon. Binge the full season early and ad free with Wondery+ in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich You can follow Brooke and Aricia on socials at @brookesiffrinn and @ariciaskiddubs. And check out the brand new Even the R...
May 16, 2023•41 min•Season 41Ep. 170
With the mess of her first marriage behind her, Gabrielle opens herself up to new love with Dwyane Wade. But when life throws them one too many curveballs, their strong bond is tested. And it'll take Gabrielle a lot of work to let go of her fear and dive right into the deep end. Binge the full season early and ad free with Wondery+ in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich You can follow Brooke and Aricia on socials at @brookesiffrinn and @ariciaskiddubs. And check out the brand n...
May 09, 2023•46 min•Season 41Ep. 169
Gabrielle navigated a challenging childhood and became the survivor of a violent crime. Now, faced with a brand new future, she learns what independence, success and romance can look like for a young woman. But as her star begins to rise, her self esteem takes a hit. Binge the full season early and ad free with Wondery+ in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich You can follow Brooke and Aricia on socials at @brookesiffrinn and @ariciaskiddubs. And check out the brand new Even the ...
May 02, 2023•49 min•Season 41Ep. 168
Gabrielle Union is a veteran when it comes to battling hard things. From a young age, she knew she had to be the best to get the attention she craved. But working hard isn't always enough. And sometimes you lose yourself in the sprint to win the game of life. Thankfully, Gabrielle knows just how to handle that too. In this four-part series, we'll tell you all about how the breakout star of Bring It On became a survivor, an activist, and... a mom. Binge the full season early and ad free with Wond...
Apr 25, 2023•48 min•Season 41Ep. 167
In Part Two of our Madonna Rewatch Bonus Episodes, Brooke and Aricia take a look at Madonna’s next frontier – the movies! Although she’s played a variety of roles, Madonna’s always playing some version of herself. We’ll look at two of her most iconic films, Desperately Seeking Susan and A League of Their Own . So, get ready for women’s baseball, eighties mayhem, and a sizzling trivia battle to top it off.Follow along with the episode at the following links: Desperately Seeking ...
Apr 18, 2023•36 min•Season 40Ep. 166
Madonna is a cultural icon, and her influence can be found in the work of artists like Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Lil Nas X. In this bonus episode, Brooke and Aricia take a deep dive into Madonna’s era-defining style, music and performances, and even fade into some of Madonna’s biggest feuds. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. Follow along with the episode at the following links: Express Yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaPeGRakU5I&ab_channel=POPTASTICA%21 Material Girl: htt...
Apr 11, 2023•38 min•Season 40Ep. 165
Younger singers like Britney and Christina are taking over the pop charts. But Madonna refuses to be replaced or put out to pasture. She still knows how to stir up controversy to get the spotlight right where she wants it: on 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. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
Apr 04, 2023•41 min•Season 40Ep. 164
Pushing boundaries has always gotten Madonna exactly what she wants.. But when she pushes things too far, her career takes a turn she might not be able to come back from. 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. 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...
Apr 04, 2023•36 min•Season 40Ep. 163
Madonna doesn’t just want to become famous. She wants to be “more famous than God.” But when she meets a man who hates fame as much as she loves it, all her best laid plans begin to fall apart. 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. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Mar 28, 2023•36 min•Season 40Ep. 162
How does a simple Catholic girl from Michigan become a New York star? For the one and only Madonna, the answer is simple: by any means necessary. 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. 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 ....
Mar 28, 2023•41 min•Season 40Ep. 161
Even The Rich is turning three, and we’re throwing a party! After three years, 39 seasons and more than 150 episodes — all in a pandemic — there’s a LOT to celebrate. Join Brooke and Aricia for never-before-heard clips from their audition tape and psychic predictions about your favorite celebrities. Later, special guest Justin Long ( Life is Short ) stops by to surprise the hosts on their anniversary. So strap in, enjoy the ride, and pass the champagne! Binge the full season early and ad free wi...
Mar 21, 2023•44 min•Season 39Ep. 160
Before I Love Lucy , television was the risky new medium no one was sure about. It was made in New York, 3,000 miles away from Hollywood. And it certainly didn’t feature funny women. But Lucy and Desi changed all that. Today, author and Lucille Ball superfan Darin Strauss breaks down the incredible legacy of Lucille Ball, and tells us why he wanted to blend his family history with hers in his novel The Queen of Tuesday: A Lucille Ball Story. Binge the full season early and ad free with Wondery+ ...
Mar 14, 2023•33 min•Season 38Ep. 159
After 20 years, Lucy finally leaves Desi. But instead of wallowing, Lucy uses her third act to face some old demons. It’s time to take on everyone who doubted her and prove that the world still loves Lucy - even without Desi. +++ Even The Rich is turning 3! To help us celebrate, send us a personal message about your favorite ETR episode, or just say happy birthday. In the US, use any Alexa enabled device or the Alexa app and say ‘Alexa, send a voice comment.’ Be sure to tell us your na...
Mar 07, 2023•47 min•Season 38Ep. 158
When I Love Lucy premieres, Lucy finds a way to keep her marriage and career together. She’s hoping that with Desi playing her husband, he won’t have time to cheat. But just as things are looking up, Lucy has to ask herself: how can you laugh when the world is ending? +++ Even The Rich is turning 3! To help us celebrate, send us a personal message about your favorite ETR episode, or just say happy birthday. In the US, use any Alexa enabled device or the Alexa app and say ‘Alexa, send a...
Feb 28, 2023•39 min•Season 38Ep. 157
When Lucy meets Desi Arnaz, her life is consumed by a fiery passion. But she quickly learns that this love is going to burn. Desi’s got a wandering eye, and it doesn’t stop just because he’s married. And just as her love life turns volcanic, her career turns to ash. +++ Even The Rich is turning 3! To help us celebrate, send us a personal message about your favorite ETR episode, or just say happy birthday. In the US, use any Alexa enabled device or the Alexa app and say ‘Alexa, send a v...
Feb 21, 2023•43 min•Season 38Ep. 156
Lucille Ball always knew she would be a star. But it took a long time for the rest of the world to catch up. At first, all she found was failure and rejection. But when Hollywood told her she didn't have the looks to be a star, she turned to her secret weapon: comedy. +++ Even The Rich is turning 3! To help us celebrate, send us a personal message about your favorite ETR episode, or just say happy birthday. In the US, use any Alexa enabled device or the Alexa app and say ‘Alexa, send a...
Feb 14, 2023•46 min•Season 38Ep. 155
When Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rekindled their relationship, it was clear that Ben had finally found the love of his life. But that's just one side of the story. In this bonus episode of our series Back to Bennifer, we're telling you how their whirlwind romance happened from Jennifer's perspective. Because now... she's ready to tell her own story. +++ Even The Rich is turning 3! To help us celebrate, send us a personal message about your favorite ETR episode, or just say happy birthday. In ...
Feb 07, 2023•43 min•Season 18Ep. 154
Sergeant Jill Evans is a small town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she’s beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He’s a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries. Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits. But that would be boring, wouldn’t it? Instead, this is a love story ...
Feb 06, 2023•5 min
If Meghan and Harry’s Netflix docuseries taught us anything, it’s that there’s an entire machine working behind the scenes to keep the royal family running. And that includes their PR strategy for communicating with the public and the press. This week, publicist extraordinaire Tenille Clarke breaks down how she predicted the Queen’s death — practically down to the minute — based only on the royal family’s public agenda. Plus, Tenille explains to us the Commonwealth’s importance to the crown...
Jan 31, 2023•39 min•Season 37Ep. 153
Camilla Shand just wants a normal life: a husband, a couple kids, and a house in the country. But when she meets the Prince of Wales, her whole world is turned upside down. She thinks she's found her fairytale. But she has no idea she’s about to become the subject of a national scandal. +++ Even The Rich is turning 3! To help us celebrate, send us a personal message about your favorite ETR episode, or just say happy birthday. In the US, use any Alexa enabled device or the Alexa app and...
Jan 24, 2023•44 min•Season 37Ep. 152
Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid. When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you might think that’s the end of his story. But, really, it’s just the beginning. Because Laurence and others like him have signed up to be frozen and brought back to life in the future. And that belief will pull multiple generations of the Pilgeram family into a cryonics soap opera filled with dead pets, gold coins, grenades, fist fights, mysteriou...
Jan 23, 2023•4 min
When King Charles III ascended the throne upon his mother’s death, his wife Camilla Parker Bowles was officially recognized as his Queen Consort. But Camilla’s path to royalty was far from guaranteed. And it’s all because of the last woman to fall in love with a Prince of Wales — Wallis Simpson. +++ Even The Rich is turning 3! To help us celebrate, send us a personal message about your favorite ETR episode, or just say happy birthday. In the US, use any Alexa enabled device or the Alexa app...
Jan 17, 2023•53 min•Season 37Ep. 151
Whitney burst on the scene with a voice like we’d never heard before — and haven’t heard since. But what have we chosen to remember about her? Gerrick Kennedy, culture writer and author of Didn’t We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston, joins Brooke and Aricia to set the record straight on Whitney’s unmatched vocal talent, and how our language around sexuality and mental health has evolved since Whitney’s time. Plus, Gerrick rounds up his favorite Whitney memes and explains why they...
Jan 10, 2023•36 min•Season 36Ep. 150
Whitney and Bobby’s marriage is falling off a cliff. And even though she knows their relationship is more volatile than ever before, Whitney desperately wants to make things work. But with her drug use putting her life and career at risk. She knows it’s finally time for a change — once and for all. But… it might already be too late. Binge the full season early and ad free with Wondery+ in the Wondery A pp. https://wondery.app.link/eventhe rich And check out the brand new Even the Rich merch sto ...
Jan 03, 2023•51 min•Season 36Ep. 149
