A new pill could help hundreds of thousands of women who suffer from postpartum depression each year. Thousands of beagles are celebrating one year of freedom after being rescued from an inhumane breeding facility. And V chats with NPR culture critic Aisha Harris about her new book, “ Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me ,” and what it means to be a critical consumer of pop culture media. Follow Aisha Harris @craftingmystyle on Twitter and @aha88 on Instagram. Keep up with V o...
Aug 11, 2023•56 min
A deluge of money is streaming into the southwest to incentivize people to save the Colorado River. The long-awaited video game “Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” has gamers talking about their carbon footprint. Then, what are we to do with art we love made by people we don’t? V chats with author and critic Claire Dederer, whose latest book, Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma , explores our relationship with music, films, and other art in the wake of #MeToo. Can we, and should we, separate the art f...
May 26, 2023•54 min
We're sharing an episode from a podcast we love called Pop Culture Happy Hour. In this episode, Aisha Harris talks to Brittany Luse and Odie Henderson about the three-decade run of the Maury Povich show and the end of an era as he retires. Listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2023•19 min
If you like I’m Sorry , we think you’ll LOVE Funny Cuz It’s True with Elyse Myers. In this episode, Mike Birbiglia joins Elyse to talk about his new Broadway show “The Old Man and The Pool,” and how he makes a show about death and mortality funny. Mike gets into his creative process around joke writing, like how he got underneath the meaning behind a joke about his car accident and a drunk driver. Plus, he tells Elyse why he thinks performing comedy is like stripping. Each week on Funny Cuz It’s...
Dec 30, 2022•42 min
The team behind I’m Sorry is so excited to share Raised by Ricki , hosted by Ricki Lake herself alongside TV personality and digital creator Kalen Allen. In this episode, iconic comedian, actress, and musician Margaret Cho joins Ricki and Kalen to talk about sex work, sex positivity, and how society’s views on all things sex have evolved since the 90s. She talks about her time as a phone sex worker, how working at a leather dildo shop kickstarted her LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and her memories of how Th...
Dec 23, 2022•40 min
Hallmark has become an expert at cranking out holiday movies. And Brandon Gray and Daniel Thompson have become experts at watching and reviewing them. In this episode of V Interesting from Lemonada Media, V brings on these good friends to duke it out over which Hallmark movies are actually good and to share everything they’ve learned about the Hallmark universe, like how the network has evolved under new leadership. As hosts of the popular Deck the Hallmark podcast, Bran and Dan have a whole sle...
Dec 16, 2022•49 min
The team behind I’m Sorry is excited to share this special holiday episode of Workin’ On It. On Workin' On It, Meghan Trainor and her big brother Ryan Trainor get more honest than ever before. The sibling duo takes on a new topic each week, shares their stories, and brings listeners into the conversation. From becoming a new mom, to navigating Hollywood, to mental health, and everything in between, Meghan, Ryan, and friends get into the nitty gritty of their lives and leave no details behind. Pr...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min
The team behind I’m Sorry is so excited to share Add to Cart, hosted by Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak. In this episode, Ku and Su catch up on life with baby Emerald, who arrived during her mother’s peak szn (a.k.a the holidays). That also means it’s time to check in with the gift-giving master Paul Scheer. Santa Scheer is back with gift guide 3.0, nerdy edition, which includes everything from collectible Blu-Ray movies to banana-dressing board games. Plus, he’s got a hot tip on how to prepare f...
Dec 02, 2022•59 min
Listen again as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad have a candid conversation about race, racism, and “wokeness” with comedian and host of CNN's United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell. They talk about Kamau’s experience meeting the KKK, his Emmy-nominated documentary about Bill Cosby, and getting white people to “do the work.” Plus, Hoja steals a cat, Kiki feuds with a delivery driver, and Mohanad demands an apology from his super on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry. Please note, I’m Sorry contains mature them...
Nov 25, 2022•49 min
Listen back as V Spehar – TikTok superstar, The Under the Desk News anchor, and host of the podcast V Interesting – joins Hoja, Mohanad, and Kiki to break down all of Facebook’s most recent controversies. They cover Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional testimonies, the Facebook Papers, and the future of the company as Meta. Plus, Mohanad says sorry to his cat and Hoja apologizes for an awkward elevator encounter on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry. Please note, I’m Sorry contains mature themes and may not...
Nov 18, 2022•51 min
Listen again as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad take a deep dive into the history of Facebook, from Zuckerberg’s shady 2003 hot-or-not website FaceMash, to the election-swaying, misinformation-spreading, outrage-amplifying social network we know (and hate) today. They talk about their first memories of Facebook, the worst misinformation their family members have shared, and why, despite their better judgment, they just can’t seem to give it up. Plus, Hoja asks for an R-rated apology from her dog, and Ki...
Nov 11, 2022•48 min
WHAT. IS. ELON. MUSK. DOING?!? Listen back as Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad unpack the billionaire’s latest scheme alongside comedian and writer Ophira Eisenberg. They parse out his true motivations for buying Twitter, dissect his cult of personality, and take jabs at all the other Evil Billionaire Stuff he’s been up to. Plus, Hoja visits a psychic, Kiki educates us on elevator etiquette, and Mohanad learns what it’s like to be a single cat dad on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry. Please note, I’m Sorry co...
Nov 04, 2022•51 min
Cameras, real people, and no script. Anything could happen. In this episode of Raised By Ricki from Lemonada Media, Ricki Lake and Kalen Allen are joined by Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” and “Watch What Happens Live!” Andy talks about his lifelong love of reality TV and talk shows, the inspiration behind “The Real Housewives,” and how he first became a host. Plus, Ricki dishes on her time as the headmistress of “Charm School.” In the 1990s, a generation of kids, teens, ...
Oct 28, 2022•48 min
Jake Gyllenhaal. Kanye West. Scooter Braun. Listen back as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad chronicle the many men who’ve needed to apologize to Taylor Swift over the years. They go through all her toxic exes, the decade-long drama between Taylor and Kanye, and her recent battle with Big Machine Records that led to her re-recording her albums. Plus, they investigate where ‘the scarf’ is today, and Hoja shows off her pipes with her rendition of “Teardrops On My Guitar (Hoja’s Version).” Please note, I’m S...
Oct 21, 2022•59 min
Hoja joins V Spehar, host of the podcast V Interesting , to chat about how CNN is shifting the way it covers news to mirror a right-wing media outlet. And how far would you go to get a blue checkmark on Instagram? We’ll hear about a verification scheme that cost users thousands of dollars. V and Hoja also weigh how effective some protesting tactics are – like wearing Handmaid’s Tales costumes and using coat hanger iconography – when fighting for reproductive rights. Plus, resources on how to saf...
Oct 14, 2022•39 min
Hoja and Kiki have never shared a conversation this intimate. On this episode of Good Sex from Lemonada Media, the two mine their sexual pasts to figure out who owes them apologies, and why they both prefer lovers who are a little rough around the edges. Plus, Kiki compares the dating scenes of NY and LA and Hoja helps her confront the shame that can accompany a dry spell. Good sex is all about good communication. And we believe honest conversations are the best way to get there. That’s why we’v...
Oct 07, 2022•20 min
This week, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad talk about everything : Kanye West, Brett Favre, Nia Long & Ime Udoka, Britt Barbie (aka the Period Ah Period Uh girl). But that’s not all. They get into office romances, adulting, self-help books, white people, monogamy, welfare reform, and… guavas? What doesn’t this episode have? Plus, Mohanad travels back to 1865, Kiki goes to Instagram jail, and Hoja gets superpowers on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry. Please note, I’m Sorry contains mature themes and may n...
Sep 30, 2022•45 min
She will be loved. And her. And her. And also her. This week, Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad dive deep into Adam Levine’s alleged affair with Instagram model Sumner Stroh. They get into the TikTok that started it all, the cringey DMs, Levine’s official statement, and the rumors that he and wife Behati Prinsloo secretly have an open relationship. Plus, the crew reacts to Kanye West’s claim that he’s never read a book, dig into the launch of Donda Academy, and chat about what they’d teach if they started...
Sep 23, 2022•42 min
Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad unpack everything Emmys – the winners (Succession, Abbott Elementary), the losers that should have been winners (Better Call Saul), and the straight-up losers (Jimmy Kimmel). Then, it’s Mohanad’s moment to shine as the crew breaks down the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. They talk about the new King Charles, the continuous media scrutiny of Meghan Markle, and the many many many apologies the royal family owes to former British colonies. Plus, Hoja gets stabbed, Kiki gets m...
Sep 16, 2022•44 min
Hoja’s BFF Stacey joins the crew for a very special birthday celebration episode. Together, they answer some of life’s biggest questions: did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Did Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde make eye contact during Don’t Worry Darling ’s 5-minute standing ovation? Which Chris is the best Chris??? Pine? Evans? Definitely not Pratt. Plus, Stacey reveals why she’s been a long-time Olivia Wilde hater, Hoja details her sexy Harry Styles/Chris Pine fantasy, and Kiki drops a hot take...
Sep 09, 2022•43 min
Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad react to the drama surrounding Olivia Wilde’s upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling . They unpack Wilde’s relationship with Harry Styles, her beef with the movie’s star Florence Pugh, and the recently leaked video of her begging Shia LaBeouf to come back to set after he was allegedly fired. Then, they take a look at Netflix’s latest reality show Selling The OC and get into all of it: the Alexandras, Gio, Gio’s mom, the $106 million dollar house with the rotating bed. Plus, a ...
Sep 02, 2022•47 min
TikTok superstar Tefi joins Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad to talk about everything early-2000s. And when I say everything, I mean everything – Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, J.Lo, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Beyoncé, My Super Sweet 16, Pimp My Ride, The Hills, Mean Girls, The O.C., Hollister, Baby Phat, Bennifer 1.0, Bennifer 2.0, and more . Plus, Tefi answers your relationship questions about dealing with your boyfriend’s female friends and deciding whether or not to go long-distance. P...
Aug 26, 2022•44 min
Kiki spills the tea on her recent Watch What Happens Live! appearance in which Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathy Hilton mistook award-winning artist Lizzo for the fictional character Precious. Plus, the hosts react to Jennette McCurdy’s new book, I'm Glad My Mom Died , and discuss the decades-long mistreatment of child actors in Hollywood. And, Mohanad reveals a hot (or – freezing cold, rather) take on this week’s I’m Sorry, But… segment that leaves Hoja questioning everything she know...
Aug 19, 2022•40 min
Is Emily Gellis “fed up” with her feud against F-Factor founder Tanya Zuckerbrot? Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad explore this and much, much more in today’s episode with the Emily Gellis herself. They talk about the hit new Wondery podcast Fed Up , why Emily thinks people are so enthralled with this story, and whether or not she would back down from this fight if Tanya were to apologize. Plus, Emily reveals who she would want to play her and Tanya in the hypothetical F-Factor scripted series. White lad...
Aug 12, 2022•42 min
Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad break down the litany of controversies surrounding Beyoncé’s new album, Renaissance – from Kelis’s accusations of “theft” to the removal of an ableist slur from the song “Heated.” Then, they discuss Netflix’s latest docuseries, The Most Hated Man on the Internet , and unpack comedian Dane Cook’s recent engagement to his “longtime love,” 23-year-old Kelsi Taylor. Plus, the crew reacts to a tantalizing listener apology about a workplace crush. Please note, I’m Sorry contain...
Aug 05, 2022•48 min
Oprah Gail Winfrey. Harpo. The Queen of Daytime TV. This week, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad talk all things Oprah with historians, best friends, and hosts of the Oprahdemics podcast, Kellie Carter Jackson and Leah Wright Rigueur. They revisit the early days of The Oprah Winfrey Show, unpack some of the show’s most memorable moments (the wagon of fat, anyone?), and examine Oprah’s relationships with shady men like Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, and Donald Trump. Plus, Kellie and Leah explain why Gen Z has it out f...
Jul 29, 2022•50 min
Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad have a candid conversation about race, racism, and “wokeness” with comedian and host of CNN's United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell. They talk about Kamau’s experience meeting the KKK, his Emmy-nominated documentary about Bill Cosby, and getting white people to “do the work.” Plus, Hoja steals a cat, Kiki feuds with a delivery driver, and Mohanad demands an apology from his super on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry. Please note, I’m Sorry contains mature themes and may not b...
Jul 22, 2022•49 min
Kiki takes Hoja and Mohanad on a deep dive into celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson’s lawsuit against former employee Megan Roup, who runs the popular workout app Sculpt Society. They get into Tracy’s questionable past, unpack her bizarre fitness and nutrition regime that she used with stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna, and debate whether or not someone should be able to copyright an exercise movement. Then, the trio reacts to this year’s Emmy nominations, and Hoja and Mohanad recount some of ...
Jul 15, 2022•49 min
Racism. Sexism. Sizeism. Hitler memes?!? This week, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad break down the reasons why some of our favorite brands need to apologize to us alongside SuChin Pak, journalist and co-host of the podcast Add to Cart . They also get into SuChin’s month of no shopping, the second coming of MTV Cribs , and what’s really inside Gwyneth Paltrow’s home spa. Plus, Hoja demands an apology from her hair, Kiki says sorry to all Target employees, and Mohanad gives his review of the Euphoria fina...
Jul 08, 2022•50 min
Rudy Giuliani “attacked” at a Staten Island supermarket. Woody Allen and Alec Baldwin go live on Instagram. Nancy Pelosi reads a poem and guest-stars on RuPaul’s Drag Race . WHAT is going on in the world?!? Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad unpack it all with writer and comedian Vinny Thomas. Then, Vinny goes on a bad first date, Hoja says sorry to her mom, and Mohanad makes his life more miserable on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry. Plus, the crew reacts to an explosive listener apology you won’t want to mis...
Jul 01, 2022•51 min
