Ira, Louis, and guest host Doreen St. Félix discuss The White Lotus season finale and criticisms of the show, the fatphobic and misogynoir backlash to Lizzo’s new song “Rumors,” Alabama Rush Week, Jeopardy! hosting drama, and more. Plus, Brett Goldstein joins to discuss Ted Lasso and what movies tell us about ourselves. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of t...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Ira, Louis, and guest host Sydnee Washington discuss Cuomo’s resignation, Obama’s birthday party, unruly airline passengers, Saweetie and Guy Fieri’s food concoctions, Rihanna as a billionaire, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....
Aug 11, 2021•48 min
Ira and Aida discuss Hollywood nepotism, Billie Eilish’s sophomore album, Saweetie’s McDonald’s meal, Matt Damon and homophobic slurs, and DaBaby’s lazy apology. Plus, Jennifer Coolidge joins to discuss The White Lotus , the writers and directors who championed her career, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby” video and the homophobic responses, DaBaby’s homophobic rant at Rolling Loud festival, Kanye’s missing DONDA album, racist attacks on Cori Bush, Bennifer going official, Issa Rae’s surprise wedding, and more. Plus, Sanaa Lathan joins to discuss paving her own way in Hollywood and her new Netflix series Hit & Run . For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please ...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Olivia Rodrigo’s White House visit, Leo season, bad Grindr etiquette, Space Jame 2 , and their cultural blindspots: 9 TO 5 (Ira), The Simpsons (Louis), Death Becomes Her (Aida). Rebecca Carroll joins to discuss her book Surviving the White Gaze. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the Gossip Girl reboot, White Lotus, Succession’s return, Emmy nominations, the “gay cold,” Juvenile’s vax ad, billionaires in space, and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s icon status. Plus, the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley, joins to discuss scams (duh) and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the Olympics' spree of disqualifying Black women, Bill Cosby's release from prison, Zola , Doja Cat's new album, Big Brother 's 23rd season, and more. Plus, David Harbour joins to discuss Black Widow, Stranger Things , and married life with Lily Allen. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Britney’s court appearance over her conservatorship, Lil Nas X’s BET Awards performance, Courtney Love versus Olivia Rodrigo, Fast 9, and more. Plus, Nicco Annan joins to discuss P-Valley and his guest judging stint on Legendary. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Cancer season, the Michael Costello and Chrissy Teigen drama, Sharon Stone’s tweets about Meryl Streep, Usher causing T-Pain’s depression, GET OUT knockoff KAREN, DaBaby’s defense of Tory Lanez, and more. Plus, Brandon Taylor joins to discuss his new book FILTHY ANIMALS and how to stop writing for white audiences. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com an...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Ira, Louis, and guest host Grace Parra discuss the end of Keeping Up with the Kardashians , celebrity tequila brands, In the Heights ’ colorism critiques, Sinead O’Connor’s night with Prince, and Chrissy Teigen’s apologies for her past internet behavior. Plus, Keep It’s first guest, Rostam, returns to discuss his new album Changephobia , pop music, and more.
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss celebrities asking sexual partners to sign NDAs, Bo Burnham’s new Netflix special, queer cultural recommendations for Pride, and more. Plus, JP Brammer joins to discuss his new book ¡Hola Papi!. Queer Recs Movies Beach Rats (included with Hulu) Rafiki (included with Hulu and Amazon Prime) Naz & Maalik (included with Hulu and Amazon Prime) Music Luther Vandross -- Never Too Much Young M.A. -- Herstory VINCINT -- There Will Be Tears (out Friday) Todrick Hall -- Fem...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Ira and Louis discuss whether cops or the kink community belong at Pride, Mare of Easttown, Cruella , the Friends reunion, Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open, Ellie Kemper's past as Veiled Prophet Queen of Love and Beauty, and more. Plus, TS Madison joins to discuss how she turned internet fame into her own reality series, The TS Madison Experience. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcrip...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR , Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure denial and the fight surrounding critical race theory, Gemini season, the return of Bennifer, and whatever the hell is going on with Taika Waititi, Rita Ora, and Tessa Thompson. Plus, Julianna Margulies joins to discuss her new memoir Sunshine Girl , as well as ER , The Good Wife , and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode,...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the Flamin' Hot Cheetos origin controversy, Ellen canceling her show, Israel's social media manager, the Dear Evan Hansen trailer, and racist tweets against new iCarly star Laci Mosley. Plus, Wanda Sykes joins to discuss her new sitcom The Upshaws and being a stand-up comedian versus being an actress. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Elon Musk’s appearance on Saturday Night Live , the new social media app Clubhouse, the canceled 2022 Golden Globes, Demi Lovato hunting for aliens, Eddie Redmayne in Cabaret , The Big Shot with Bethenny , and more. Plus, Louis talks to Jeopardy! champ Buzzy Cohen about guest hosting the show’s Tournament of Champions. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.c...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss "cheugy," the new buzz word of the moment, Billie Eilish's British Vogue interview, Justin Bieber's dreadlocks, and more. Plus, Keep It listeners call in for dating advice (including Ira's roommate Royce), and Jason Concepcion joins to discuss his new Crooked Media podcast Takeline , sports and pop culture, and Ben Affleck on Raya. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcri...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Rae Sanni discuss the 93rd Academy Awards, Caitlyn Jenner's dubious run for Governor of California, Elon Musk hosting SNL , Scott Rudin's reign of terror, and more. Plus, Ed Helms joins to talk about his new film Together Together and new television series, Rutherford Falls. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida make Oscar predictions and discuss Demi Lovato’s feud with a Los Angeles yogurt shop, Colton Underwood’s coming out, and more. Plus, Bolu Babalola joins to discuss her new book Love in Color and what makes a good rom com. Vote for us for the Webby Awards! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss DMX's legacy and how we talk about celebrities who grapple with addiction, the loss of the Arclight Cinema in Los Angeles, Lena Dunham's clothing line, and Kerry Washington's corny tweets. Rae Sanni returns with comedian Jacquis Neal to discuss their new reality TV podcast The Cast and what makes a good reality TV star. Plus, Ben Folds joins to discuss making music in the 90s versus now and his new podcast Lightning Bugs with Ben Folds. For a closed-captioned version...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Aida's out sick, so Ira and Louis discuss Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 's Jen Shah's arrest for defrauding the elderly, seeing Godzilla vs. Kong in theaters and a return to normalcy post-pandemic, FOX's new late night show Gutfeld!, and which closeted actors Kate Winslet knows. Plus, Hanif Abdurraqib joins to discuss his latest book A Little Devil in America: In Praise of Black Performance. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Lil Nas X’s devilish new single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” HBO’s Tina Turner doc, Ariana Grande joining The Voice , Addison Rae’s Jimmy Fallon appearance, Chet Hanks’ introduction of White Boy Summer, and more. Plus, Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey join to discuss their new podcast I Love A Lifetime Movie. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com an...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the Asian spa shootings in Atlanta, Teen Vogue’s new editor-in-chief firing for past racist tweets, Thomas Middleditch’s sexual misconduct allegations, Bill Maher’s take on recontextualizing problematic films, and Justin Bieber featuring Martin Luther King Jr. on his latest album. Knock LA reporter Cerise Castle joins to discuss her report on deputy gangs in the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Plus, Don Lemon joins to discuss his new book This Is The Fire: What I Say...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the Oscar noms and snubs, the Vatican's unsurprising take on gay marriage, JD Vance's run for office, and the painful conclusion to The Bachelor . Plus, Cheyenne Jackson joins to discuss multi-camera acting on Call Me Kat and his extensive Broadway history. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include which podcast you...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Oprah’s sit down with Harry and Meghan, the WandaVision finale, ghost kitchens, and Glenn Close versus Olivia Colman round two. Plus, Delroy Lindo joins to discuss his raved about performance in Da 5 Bloods and how theatre prepares him for The Good Fight and films like Gone in 60 Seconds. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include which podcast yo...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the 1st Hopefully Not Annual Zoom Golden Globes, Taylor Swift taking on Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia , Jonah Hill calling out the Daily Mail, racist Bachelor fans, and bad Twitter memes. Plus, Dominique Fishback joins to discuss her role in Judas and the Black Messiah and her Vampire Diaries fandom. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include whic...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Rosamund Pike’s new film I Care A Lot , AIDS drama It’s A Sin , Daft Punk’s breakup, the internet’s Kathryn Hahn obsession, the latest Golden Globes scandals, and more. Plus, Roxane Gay joins to discuss her new MasterClass on writing for social change and how to romance writers. Roxane's recs: Klancy Miller , a black chef and writer Asha Grant, who is opening The Salt Eaters , a black feminist bookstore and literary hub in Los Angeles Rivers Solomon , a writer For a ...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the week of disappointing white men from Justin Timberlake, Joss Whedon, Chris Harrison, to the GOP. Plus, Gina Carano gets fired and joins a Ben Shapiro film, the Indianapolis Museum of Art prefers white patrons, Lil Yachty is making an UNO movie, and more! Louis' recommendations Jody Watley Cheryl Lynn — Shake it Up Tonight, Star love, Encore Joan Armatrading — Love and Affection, Show Some Emotion Meshell Ndegéocello — Ventriloquism, Pocketbook A Taste of Honey --...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss The NY Times documentary Framing Britney Spears, Christopher Plummer, Golden Globe noms, The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance, Debra Messing’s worst tweet, Morgan Wallen’s racism scandal, Cracker Barrel’s etymology and more. Plus, Baratunde Thurston joins to discuss his podcast How to Citizen and how Black and white America moves forward post Trump. Aida's recs: Aja Monet -- The Black Unicorn Sings Mikki Kendall -- Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement F...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida try to make sense of the GameStop business then just talk about video games. Also discussed: remembering Cicely Tyson, Cloris Leachman, and Sophie, AOC’s rightful anger at Republicans, worrying Drag Race trends, the Chromatica Oreos, and more. Plus, Amanda Idoko joins to talk diversity in writers' rooms and her debut feature Breaking News in Yuba County. Ira's book recs: Stacey Abrams — Lead From the Outside Tressie McMillan Cottom — Thick: And Other Essays Brandon Taylor — ...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Ira, Louis, and Aida revisit Larry King interviews and discuss the drama surrounding Olivia Rodrigo's debut single "Drivers License," Biden's star-studded inauguration, the LA Times' report on "vaccine chasers," Joan Didion's sparse interview in Time, DaniLeigh's light skin anthem "Yellow Bone," Sarah Huckabee Sanders' bid for governor of Arkansas, and more. Plus, Kat Dennings joins to discuss sitcom acting, WandaVision , and the secrecy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe....
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 27 min
