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The Nerve with Maureen Callahan

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From pop culture to true crime, Maureen Callahan dissects everything with smarts, humor, and skepticism. Come to The Nerve, for conversations no one else dares to have.
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Episodes

Taylor Swift Wedding Rumors, Prince Harry UNINVITED, and the Dark Side of Jason Sudeikis

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter for a full breakdown of the latest celebrity gossip, including rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding will be held at Madison Square Garden, reports that Prince Harry was dropped from his cousin's wedding guest list, and talks of him being shut out from World Cup events. They also dish on reports that Jason Sudeikis is not the nice guy he wants people to think he is, with co-stars leaking what he's really like behind the sc...

Jun 10, 202658 minEp. 146

Anna Faris' SHOCKING Appearance, Selena Gomez's Troubling Message, and the Knicks Unify NYC

Maureen Callahan exposes the dark reality of Hollywood's toxic influence on young women. She begins with Anna Faris' erratic red-carpet behavior, her emaciated appearance and bizarre mannerisms at the "Scary Movie 6" premiere, then turns to Selena Gomez's palpable insecurities, Amanda Bynes' extreme physical and mental downturn, Hayden Panettiere’s slurred speech and detachment from reality, and questions why the mainstream media is pretending not to notice. Maureen also touches on Madonna’s mos...

Jun 09, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 145

Meghan Markle's Contradictions, Sam Levinson's TWISTED Mind, & NYT Bestselling Author Douglas Brunt

Maureen Callahan discusses Meghan Markle's crumbling "As Ever" brand with new polling that shows a steady decline in market interest, while highlighting Meghan’s past comments on costly merchandise that contradict the prices she has listed on her website. She also revisits of Meghan’s claim that she didn't understand the Royal family’s global significance before meeting Prince Harry, and offers proof to the contrary. Then Maureen dissects the depraved mind of director Sam Levinson and the dark, ...

Jun 05, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 144

Taylor Swift SNUBS Anna Wintour, Meghan Markle's Gripe, & the Kennedys’ Dwindling Influence

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter for a full breakdown of the latest celeb gossip, including Meghan Markle reportedly wanting Prince Harry to get a job, Taylor Swift turning down Anna Wintour's offer to help design her wedding dress, Don Lemon getting rejected by Stephen Colbert for the "Late Show" finale, Matthew Perry's assistant getting sentenced for his role in the actor's death, and Kylie Jenner's disturbing pet name for BF Timothée Chama-Lama-Ding-Dong. Later in t...

Jun 03, 20261 hr 14 minEp. 143

Gayle King's BRAZEN Ex-Husband and New Details About her True Feelings for Oprah

Maureen Callahan is joined by Producer Marlaina to break down the explosive details from Gayle King's recent interview on "Call Her Daddy," including Gayle's play-by-play of the day she came home to find her husband in bed with another woman, the depth of her relationship with Oprah, Gayle's frustration over Oprah's refusal to publicly address the gossip about their alleged secret romance, and Gayle's ongoing quest to find a mate. Maureen also questions Alex Cooper's unprofessional attire before...

Jun 02, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 142

Timothée Chalamet's Fame Boost, Jenna & Sheinelle's Empty Banter, and Sarah Hoover's Motherhood Aversion

Maureen Callahan kicks off this episode of The Nerve talking about the “Today Show” lineup, which included an interview with Damian Lewis where he claims that he was instrumental in catapulting Timothée Cham-Lama-Ding-Dong’s acting career into stardom. Maureen also discusses Lewis' attempt to reinvent himself as a musician, and takes a look at his newly released music video that has garnered very little attention. She then turns to the fourth hour of the "Today," calling out Sheinelle Jones' per...

May 29, 20261 hr 37 minEp. 141

Meghan & Harry’s Finances EXPOSED, Fergie's Sex Tape Fears, and Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds' Deepening Debt

Maureen Callahan is joined by "Naughty But Nice" reporter Rob Shuter to dish on the latest in celebrity scandal and drama, including talks of Meghan Markle returning to acting to alleviate the Sussexes' rumored financial troubles, reports of Sarah Ferguson living in fear that she may have been recorded during her alleged sexual trysts with Diddy, rumblings that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are unable to finish construction on their upstate NY mansion because they are in massive debt, new infor...

May 27, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 140

Kate Middleton's Return, King Charles' Mistresses, & Inside Palace Secrets, w/ Chrisopher Andersen

Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will Be Queen,” to discuss the intense public scrutiny surrounding Kate Middleton’s cancer battle, reports that the Princess of Wales was treated by medical surgeons connected to Pope Francis, the Palace’s controversial handling of her health crisis in the media, and accusations that they allowed wild rumors to spiral before finally confirming her diagnosis. They also dive into Andersen's bombshell reporting on King Charles' history with multiple mistre...

May 26, 20261 hr 1 minEp. 139

Former Prince Andrew's Depraved Secrets EXPOSED, Stephen Colbert's Ego Trip, & Brad Pitt Ostracized

Maureen Callahan targets "Entertainment Tonight" as a leading example of why shows like this are a dying culture, highlighting their lack-luster coverage of the latest drama surrounding Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, including their empty story of how their daughter Zahara is the fourth child to drop his surname, the commentary from the show's hosts that does not move the needle, and the obvious slant and source of the inside details. She then goes after how the show fawned over Stephen Colbert w...

May 22, 20261 hr 33 minEp. 138

Meghan Markle Pushes Harry Aside, Anne Hathaway Stalling "DWP3," & Vanity Fair's Downward Spiral

Maureen Callahan is joined by royal insider and “Naughty But Nice” reporter Rob Shuter for a breakdown of the latest celebrity and royal chaos, including reports that Meghan Markle purposely did not include Prince Harry for her trip to Geneva because she wanted the spotlight for herself, Anne Hathaway reportedly holding up “The Devil Wears Prada 3,” Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop layoffs exposing the reality behind celebrity brands, Chelsea Handler’s controversial Hollywood rise, her ties to Harvey Wein...

May 20, 202654 minEp. 137

Taylor Swift's Spell Over Travis Kelce, Jack Schlossberg's Nepo Campaign, and Tom Brady's Gucci Runway Walk

Maureen Callahan goes off on nepo spawn Jack Schlossberg for his long track record of having nothing to offer to the culture, how his bid for congress is a complete joke, why there is a rapid staff turnover on his campaign, how media outlets who would normally be in his corner have turned on him, while others are too lazy to challenge anything he says, and how he has never had a real job. She then turns to the Gucci Cruise 2027 show where Tom Brady had no business walking a fashion runway, Maria...

May 19, 20261 hr 28 minEp. 136

EXPLOSIVE Jackson Family Revelations, Stephen Colbert's Disrespect, & Amanda Knox's Tasteless Humor

Maureen Callahan is joined by journalist and former long-time Jackson family friend Stacy Brown to take a deep dive into the Jackson family, including a recent "60 Minutes Australia" piece on Michael Jackson's relationship with the Cascio family, who have come forward with new accusations against him, La Toya's now-buried memoir that detailed the physical and sexual abuse that the Jackson children suffered at the hands of Joe Jackson, and revelations from Stacy's conversations with Lisa Marie Pr...

May 15, 20261 hr 18 minEp. 135

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Escalating Drama, Justin Baldoni's Next Move, & Kylie Jenner Exposed

Maureen Callahan is joined by "Naughty But Nice" reporter Rob Shuter to break down the latest celebrity gossip, including the deepening divide unfolding in the Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce saga, talks of Justin Baldoni moving forward with the "It Ends With Us" franchise and why he is not ruling out Blake Lively entirely, how Kylie Jenner's legal woes are escalating now that a second housekeeper has come forward with claims of being mistreated, insiders saying that there is a faction of ...

May 13, 202656 minEp. 134

Blake Lively's Utter Disrespect, SJP Alone on Mother's Day, and HBO's "Euphoria" Gets Backlash from OnlyFans

Maureen Callahan is joined by Kjersti Flaa, journalist and host of "Flaasome Talk" podcast, to discuss her firsthand take on Blake Lively's obnoxious behavior during a 2016 press junket, including her dismissiveness toward Flaa, belittling comments, and refusal to look in Flaa's direction while being interviewed. Maureen and Kjersti also talk about how Blake's lawyers filed a motion in the Baldoni case to not allow Flaa to be called as a potential witness, as it would be for the sole purpose of ...

May 12, 202652 minEp. 133

Bill Maher's Sleazy Behavior, Navigating Mother's Day Woes, and The Nerve's Book Giveaway Winners

Maureen Callahan slams Bill Maher for his lewd commentary during his latest "Club Random" podcast episode, exposing how he is seemingly incapable of having a respectful conversation with a female guest. While interviewing Dr. Debra Soh about her book "Sexstinction," Bill couldn't seem to stay on point, steering the discussion down a depraved rabbit hole that centered on his insatiable libido, obsession with porn and his hostility toward women. Then Maureen pivots to announce the winners of The N...

May 08, 20261 hr 13 minEp. 132

Blake Lively's Marriage Drama, Meghan & Harry's Rumored Rift, and Nepo Privilege at the Met Gala

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter and Royal insider Rob Shuter to dive into the latest celebrity drama, including Blake Lively's solo appearance at the Met Gala, stepping onto the red carpet within hours of settling her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, speculation that she and Ryan Reynolds are having marriage problems, and how he was the reported driving force behind the settlement. They also slam Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Nicole Kidman for bringing their young daughters to the Met Gala...

May 06, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 131

The Nerve's 2026 Met Gala Livestream

Maureen and her panel of guests on for The Nerve's inaugural Met Gala Livestream! Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com/ Kinsey Schofield: https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfiltered Tim McKay: https://www.mackaymakeup.com/ Toups & Co: Ready to give Toups a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://toupsandco.com/NERVE and use code NERVE for 25% off your first order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and ...

May 05, 20261 hr 31 min

Russell Brand's Depraved Behavior, Meghan and Harry's Royal Disrespect, & Anna Wintour's Irrelevance

Maureen Callahan conducts a total takedown of Russell Brand for the multiple sexual abuse allegations that he continues to deny. She revisits assault claims from the women who have publicly spoken out against him, including details shared during televised interviews, text messages between Brand and some of his accusers, Russell's justification for having sexual relationships with minors, and she highlights his hypocrisy as he hawks his new book on Christian morals. Maureen then dives into the fa...

May 01, 20261 hr 21 minEp. 130

Explosive Allegations Against Prince, Harry & Meghan’s PR Stunt, and NYT's Glorification of Stealing

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter and Royal insider Rob Shuter to break down the latest pop culture headlines, including abuse allegations against the late music icon Prince, a buried report that Prince was diagnosed with AIDS and how it was the real cause of his death. They also discuss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle trying to keep up their Royal appearance with an imminent plan to tour Africa, Harry's trip to Ukraine during King Charles' visit to the U.S., and Kylie Jenner facin...

Apr 29, 20261 hr 18 minEp. 129

EXCLUSIVE Jackson Family Scandal Revealed , Cheryl Hines Dissed by RFK Jr., and Gayle King's Hypocrisy

Maureen Callahan is joined by veteran journalist and former longtime friend of the Jackson family Stacy Brown to discuss the release of the biopic "Michael," and the exclusion of the truth about the pop icon and his dark upbringing. Maureen and Stacy dive into explosive details involving the abuse that Michael Jackson suffered at the hands of his monstrous father Joe Jackson, how Katherine Jackson turned the other cheek, and how she discouraged anyone within the Jackson family from going to law ...

Apr 28, 20261 hr 27 minEp. 128

Sydney Sweeney's Degrading Role, Emily Blunt's 'Shameless' Acting, & Will Smith's Marriage Drama

Maureen Callahan eviscerates Sam Levinson, the creator and dark mind behind the hypersexualized storytelling in "Euphoria," including Sydney Sweeney’s degrading character role, humiliating scenes, egregious nudity, and what it reveals about the tone and intent behind the series. Maureen also reacts to Stanley Tucci's comments on the set of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" aimed at his co-star turned sister-in-law, Emily Blunt, and how no one seems to know what the sequel is about. Then Maureen reads Tr...

Apr 24, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 127

Meghan and Harry’s Royal Defiance, Lena Dunham Backlash, and The Nerve's One-Year Celebration

Maureen Callahan is joined by Royal insider Kinsey Schofield to break down Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s headline-making Australian tour, dissecting what they say are carefully orchestrated moments meant to position the pair as working Royals, including high-profile visits with children battling cancer, Meghan’s appearance at a women’s shelter, and her aggressive push to be an influencer. They also dive into escalating Royal family tensions, including how the Sussexes may attempt to hijack he...

Apr 22, 202657 minEp. 126

JFK Jr.'s Secret TV Show, Charlize Theron's Trauma, & The Nerve’s Inaugural Book Club with Rob Shuter

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to kick off The Nerve’s inaugural book club, which coincides with the release of his debut novel "It Started with a Whisper," breaking down the real power of gossip, how it shapes narratives, and why Rob was seemingly destined for the industry from a young age. They also dive into Rob’s exclusive reporting on a Universal Pictures' president revealing secret, behind-the-scenes plans for a potential daytime TV show starring JFK Jr. before...

Apr 21, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 125

Meghan and Harry's Australian PR Tour, Tiger Woods' Ego, and Nikki Glaser's Questionable Self-Esteem

Maureen is joined by Bill from Brooklyn to break down Tiger Woods' DUI arrest, his flippant behavior captured on the extended bodycam footage, Lindsey Vonn's inability to face the reality of her ski career, the Artemis II mission and why we haven't landed on the moon since 1969. Then Maureen conducts a celebrity roundup that includes Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's trip to Australia and Hoda Kotb's parasitic relationship with Savannah Guthrie. After that, Maureen goes full throttle on Nikki Gla...

Apr 17, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 124

Meghan & Harry Crash Netflix Party, Ryan Reynolds EXPOSED by Nerve Ops, & Hoda Kotb's "Today" Future

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down Savannah Guthrie’s return to the “Today Show” with Hoda Kotb filling in as co-anchor while Craig Melvin steps away for a curiously-timed vacation, what this could mean for Hoda if there is a ratings spike during Craig’s absence, and what is really going on behind the scenes at NBC. They also dive into Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pushing their way into a private Netflix party, Meghan’s reported behavior with Netflix head...

Apr 15, 20261 hr 19 minEp. 123

Lena Dunham's Insufferable NYT Interview, SJP's Need for Relevance, and Mel Robbins' Toilet Tutorial

Maureen Callahan goes all in on Lena Dunham's softball NYT's interview with David Marchese, taking apart his questions that cater to Lena Dunham's agenda, Lena's failure to be honest about herself, her unhealthy relationship with her parents, her glaring health problem that is never mentioned, and her self-hatred veiled in female empowerment. Maureen also rips into Sarah Jessica Parker's Instagram post about the return of Artemis II before reading through Troublemaker feedback about Meghan Markl...

Apr 14, 20261 hr 37 minEp. 122

Meghan Markle’s Attention-Seeking Antics, Tiger Woods Shock DUI Footage, and Hoda Kotb's Fake Grief

Maureen Callahan is joined by body language expert Mark Bowden to break down some of the most eyebrow-raising moments playing out in the media right now, starting with Meghan Markle’s appearance at the Alliance for Children’s Rights gala, where they analyze her attention-seeking behavior, from awkward physical interactions to a head-scratching TikTok. They then turn to the disturbing bodycam footage from Tiger Woods’ March 27th DUI arrest, zeroing in on the most telling moments and raising serio...

Apr 03, 20261 hr 9 minEp. 121

Meghan Markle’s CRUMBLING Retreat, Tiger Woods’ Downward Spiral, and Blake Lively’s Legal Drama

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down the latest on Tiger Woods, the fallout he is facing after yet another car crash, his prescription drug use, and insider reports that Vanessa Trump is backing away from their relationship. They also dish on Meghan Markle’s upcoming Australian retreat, her sky-high ticket prices, a petition demanding that taxpayers do not fund Meghan's visit, the hotel's rough conditions, and ongoing sewage problems inhabiting the surroundin...

Apr 01, 20261 hr 30 minEp. 120

JFK Jr.’s Plane Crash Romanticized, Kennedy Family Dark Truths, & Hoda Kotb's Dateline Backlash

Maureen Callahan takes apart Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story” series finale calling out, the inconsistencies in the storylines and the dishonest portrayal of the Kennedy family, including the treatment of Carolyn Bessette’s mother in the aftermath of the plane crash, the show’s attempt to soften the image of Caroline Kennedy, the depiction of the fatal flight itself, and romanticizing the moments leading up to the high-speed plummet into the Atlantic. She also breaks down the true details of the crash...

Mar 31, 20261 hr 20 minEp. 119

Meghan and Harry OSTRACIZED, Amanda Peet's Star Treatment, and Hoda Kotb's Sloppy Journalism

Maureen Callahan is joined by Royal insider Kinsey Schofield to break down the latest in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s post-Netflix fallout, why their Montecito neighbors reportedly want nothing to do with them, Meghan’s latest gala appearance and desperation for endless attention, plus more information coming out on how Netflix is stuck with millions in unsold “As Ever”merchandise. Maureen also reads though Troublemaker feedback, including original artwork from Paul from New Zealand, an upda...

Mar 27, 20261 hr 13 minEp. 118
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