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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

Blake Lively's Manipulation EXPOSED, Taylor Swift’s Reputation Hit, and Justin Bieber's Cry for Help

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down the disturbing moments at this year's Grammy Awards, including Justin Bieber's unhinged performance in his underwear and socks, Heidi Klum's red carpet look in a nude plastic dress that she could barely walk in, Chappell Roan completely topless and covered in fake tattoos, and the general darkness that hovered over the entire award ceremony. Rob also delivered exclusive details on Taylor Swift's wedding plans, celebs that ...

Feb 03, 20261 hr 18 minEp. 95

Oprah Spends Birthday with Platonic Friend Gayle, Jillian Michaels Gets REAL About GLP-1 Lawsuits, and Amy Griffin EXPOSED

Maureen Callahan is joined by wellness expert and host of the "Keeping It Real" podcast Jillian Michaels to further expose the dangers of pushing GLP-1 drugs into the mainstream, the celebrities who are helping to normalize GLP-1s for weight loss, and the current lawsuits that are already in motion against the pharmaceutical companies for the drug's damaging side effects. Then Maureen lays into some nepo spawns who are putting themselves out on social media but have no business in doing so, she ...

Jan 30, 20261 hr 30 minEp. 94

Inside Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Taylor Swift's SCANDALOUS Texts, and Hoda Kotb Gets MOCKED by NBC Staff

Maureen Callahan obliterates Blake Lively, her alleged arsonist-husband Ryan Reynolds, and former bestie Taylor Swift for their underhanded and conniving messages that were released through court documents in the Justin Baldoni lawsuit. Maureen rips into Ryan Reynolds for sucking up to "It Ends With Us" book author Colleen Hoover, Taylor Swift for her name calling and mean girl tactics, and Blake Lively for campaigning to her A-list friends for help with ganging up on Justin Baldoni's version of...

Jan 28, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 93

Meghan Markle Sidelined, Brooklyn Beckham's FAILED Sympathy Ploy, and Timothée Chalamet's Alter Ego

On this episode of The Nerve, Maureen Callahan and celebrity reporter Rob Shuter kick things off with Meghan Markle's failed attempt at securing an invite to Valentino's funeral, Meghan and Harry's low turnout at the Sundance screening of "Cookie Queens," and how Netflix took an extra step to announce the cancellation of "With Love, Meghan." Then Maureen and Rob rip into the Beckham family feud, how Brooklyn Beckham is making all the wrong moves, the revealing texts between Taylor Swift and Blak...

Jan 27, 20261 hr 32 minEp. 92

Ashton Kutcher’s Chilling Comments, the Beckhams' Red Carpet Body Language, & a Nerve Glam Tutorial

Maureen Callahan is joined by body language expert Mark Bowden for an in-depth breakdown of Ashton Kutcher's revealing body language, the Beckhams' glaringly dismissive expressions, Oprah’s unprepared response to questions about Stedman, Savannah Guthrie's disinterest in Hoda’s car ride publicity stunt, and what Meghan Markle’s latest Instagram post is really telling us about her relationship with Harry. Then, Maureen is joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim MacKay for a step-by-step tutorial on...

Jan 23, 20261 hr 25 minEp. 91

Ashton Kutcher’s Dark Past Exposed, the Royals Diss Harry's UK Visit, Meghan Markle’s Fake Persona

The Nerve at Night is going all in on Ashton Kutcher, exposing his dark past, his poor treatment of the women in his life, and his shady connection to Sean "Diddy" Combs. But first, Maureen is joined by Kinsey Schofield, host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," to discuss Meghan Markle's latest futile effort to prove that all is well with her marriage, by posting PDA shots with Harry on her Instagram page and Kinsey also offers insight into Harry's recent UK visit. Plus, Maureen reads audience fee...

Jan 21, 20261 hr 11 minEp. 90

Keith Urban's New Girlfriend, Timothy Busfield's Bizarre Admissions, and Hoda Kotb's Desperation

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to talk about the latest details in the Timothy Busfield case, the unnecessary disclosures he made to the court about his sex life with his wife Melissa Gilbert, her unwavering support for her husband, the celebrities that have rallied around him and why their support doesn't move the needle in his favor. They also take shots at Hoda Kotb for launching a new podcast that hijacks ideas from other successful shows, her incessantly clingy ...

Jan 20, 202647 minEp. 89

Timothy Busfield Shock Arrest, Sarah Jessica Parker's Shameless Self-Promo, & Troublemakers Weigh In

Maureen Callahan is joined by criminal defense attorney Arthur Aidala to give a breakdown of the latest details unfolding in the Timothy Busfield case, including why it took him several days to surrender to the New Mexico authorities, why he is being held without bail and what, if anything, does his wife Melissa Gilbert know about the allegations against him. Then Maureen rips into Sarah Jessica Parker's most recent NYC media rounds at NBC, making a stop at 'Today' with Jenna and Sheinelle befor...

Jan 16, 20261 hr 14 minEp. 88

Travis Kelce's Next Chapter, Tom Brady's Desperation, & Belinda Carlisle's Nerve-y Traveler Reveal

On this edition of The Nerve at Night, Maureen welcomes her Nerve-y Traveler partner, music icon Belinda Carlisle, to discuss their time in Mexico and how Belinda decided to make Mexico City her current home of the past four years. Belinda also answers questions submitted by Troublemakers about her illustrious rock-n-roll career as the lead singer of The Go-Gos, her love of travel, the different countries she has visited, and together Maureen and Belinda reveal the poll results of The Nerve-y Tr...

Jan 14, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 87

Timothée Chalamet’s Diss, Sean Penn Breaks the Rules, Political Pins and More at the Golden Globes

Maureen Callahan Is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down the winners, losers and the celebrities behaving badly in their recap of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. Among the many offenders, Maureen and Rob discuss Timothée Chalamet allowing his girlfriend Kylie Jenner get snubbed by his co-star, Sean Penn blatantly smoking during the ceremony at his table even though smoking was prohibited, Mark Ruffalo using the Globes as a political platform by wearing a "be good" pin on his lapel...

Jan 13, 202657 minEp. 86

LIVE! Golden Globes Night At The Nerve

Maureen is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter and makeup artist Tim MacKay to break down the 83rd Golden Globe Awards red carpet. Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com/ Tim MacKay: https://mackaymakeup.com/ Masa Chips: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MAUREEN at https://MASAChips.com/MAUREEN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 12, 20261 hr 27 min

Nick Reiner's Lawyer Dumps Him, Bryan Kohberger's Family Wants Sympathy, and a Golden Globes Preview

Maureen Callahan is joined by Nancy Grace, host of Fox One's "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace," to dissect the motive for Nick Reiner's attorney withdrawing hours before Reiner's scheduled arraignment and what this means for the overall case. They also discuss the public defender's apparent inability to handle the media frenzy of a high-profile case and how this may impact certain aspects of the trial going forward. Then Maureen and Nancy shred The New York Times for giving a voice to Bryan Kohbe...

Jan 09, 20261 hr 22 minEp. 85

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Custody Deal, Meghan & Harry’s Price Tag, and Oprah's Workout Facade

On this edition of the Nerve at Night, Maureen is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to tackle the latest details emerging from the divorce settlement between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, with Kidman gaining close to 85 percent of custody time with their two daughters. They also take a swipe at the latest eye roll from camp Sussex, with Meghan and Harry auctioning themselves off to anyone who wants to pay $100K to have dinner with them, and Rob spills the tea on Harry's Aspen getaway with...

Jan 07, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 84

Chevy Chase's Monstrous Behavior, Timothée Chalamet Gets Mocked, and Mel Robbins' Hack Advice

Maureen Callahan delivers a complete takedown of Chevy Chase's failed attempt to recoup his legacy in the newly released CNN documentary "I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not." She points to all the people who did not participate in the piece, the unspoken but obvious reason why he was excluded in SNL's 50th anniversary episode and his effort to gain sympathy through stories about depression and health scares. Maureen also talks about Timothée Chalamet getting dragged in the media for "Marty Supreme,"...

Jan 06, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 83

The Nerve-y Traveler Part 2:  Maureen Callahan and Belinda Carlisle Tour Mexico City's Vibrant Culture

In part 2 of The Nerve-y Traveler, Maureen and Belinda sit down for some authentic Mexican fare and visit the Frida Kahlo Museum where Belinda connects with Frida’s experience as a female artist. Belinda joins in a cultural pastime with some locals who are electrocuting each other for sport and then the adventurous pair go cave dining before heading out to watch a Lucha Libre match. Maureen and Belinda also take an early morning bike ride on The Reforma, make a stop at Belinda’s friend’s boutiqu...

Jan 02, 202644 minEp. 82

The Nerve-y Traveler Part 1: Maureen Callahan & Belinda Carlisle Explore History & Mythology of Mexico City

In this debut episode of The Nerve-y Traveler, Maureen Callahan is joined by music icon Belinda Carlisle to rival the tourism stylings of Tracee Ellis Ross by exploring Mexican history you never knew existed. From the ancient pyramids in Teotihuacán to the Island of the Dolls, Maureen and Belinda take you to the far corners of Mexico City that you won't find in a travel guide. Belinda Carlisle: https://www.instagram.com/travels_with_mrs_mason?igsh=aWQ4OWJzd2hkMnpt Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA ...

Dec 30, 202550 minEp. 81

Royal Roller Coaster: Meghan and Harry's Past, Present and Possible Future & Prince William's Plans

Maureen Callahan is joined by Kinsey Schofield, host of “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,” to discuss the biggest Meghan and Harry stories of 2025, including their appearance at Kris Jenner’s birthday party, Meghan's delusional self-image, being announced by her house manager as “Duchess of Sussex” when she enters a room, and cosplaying Princess Diana. They also dish on Meghan shunning her ailing father during the holidays, Sussex divorce rumors and what Prince Williams’ intentions are going forward...

Dec 26, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 80

Meghan Markle's Snub, Diddy's Comeback, Michele Obama's Absurdities, & More Big Celeb Gossip of 2025

In the Nerve's final show before Christmas, Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to discuss the biggest celeb gossip of 2025, including J.Lo and Ben Affleck's ping pong relationship, Meghan Markle making no plans to see her father over the holidays, Harry’s attempts to make money through speaking engagements, the explosive Diddy trial and his behavior behind bars, and the grim details unfolding in the double murder of Rob and Michele Reiner. Maureen also takes a swipe at M...

Dec 23, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 79

Meghan Markle, Ryan Reynolds, Oprah and Others Compete with Fellow Offenders at The Nerve Awards!

The Inaugural Nerve Awards are here! After much consideration and deliberation, Maureen Callahan, Team Nerve and the Troublemakers have submitted their choices and the time has come to reveal which cultural offenders will take home their very first Nerve Award. Does Jennifer Aniston have what it takes to win in the category of Worst Actress in a Hate-Watch? Can Michelle Obama out-dim her fellow podcast competitors? Which Nepo spawn is most deserving of being top Nepo? And will we ever hear from ...

Dec 19, 202553 minEp. 78

Rob Reiner’s Tragic Death, GLP-1s for Pets, and a Team Nerve Intervention

Maureen Callahan is joined by Jillian Michaels, host of “Keeping It Real,” to rip apart a New York Times article pushing GLP-1 drugs for pets, exposing big pharma’s total lack of boundaries and calling out celebrities like Ariana Grande, Jessica Simpson, and Meghan Trainor for using the drugs despite never being obese. They also slam Oprah for her body positivity messaging while also promoting the use of GLP1s. Maureen also addresses the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, and refl...

Dec 17, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 77

Oprah’s “No Contact” Roundtable, 'Golden Child' vs. 'Scapegoat,’ and a Path for Reconciliation

The holidays can feel more like a chore for some when strained relations and old behavioral patterns emerge during family gatherings. In this special episode of The Nerve, Maureen Callahan is joined by Psychology Professor Sam Vaknin to discuss how a growing number of people are applying extreme measures to these difficult family dynamics and why in many cases, it is not a solution. They explore the toxic trend of going "no contact," a concept that is being normalized through social media and is...

Dec 16, 202557 minEp. 76

Jason Bateman's Dark Side, Ben Affleck and Steven Spielberg's Feud, and Another Netflix Series Flop

Maureen Callahan goes off on Jason Bateman's Esquire interview that fully displays his true colors as a complete douchebag (his words). She points to how he arrogantly refuses to answer a simple question, unapologetically states that he doesn't talk to or see his sister Justine very often, and struggles to explain the difference between love and sex. Then Maureen exposes past incidents where Jason bullies a former child actor, throws his friend under the bus to a police officer, and inappropriat...

Dec 12, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 75

Meghan Markle's Self-Destruction, Dakota Johnson at Saudi Film Fest, and a Quick Trip Through Space

On this episode of The Nerve at Night, Maureen is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to discuss how Meghan Markle's complete indifference toward her father is going to negatively impact her career, how untrustworthy she is, and what she might do to salvage her reputation in the future. They also question the ripple effect of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit drama after Paramount's recent cancellation of Ryan Reynolds' film projects. Then Maureen goes off on a new lineup of tone-d...

Dec 10, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 74

Meghan Markle Ignores Her Ailing Father, Goldie Hawn Gets Creepy, & Jack Schlossberg's Lame Campaign

Maureen Callahan kicks off the show with Kinsey Schofield, host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," to eviscerate Meghan Markle for promoting her Netflix holiday special and for posting Prince Harry's Colbert appearance all over social media, while her father lay in an ICU with his leg amputated. Maureen also takes issue with Goldie Hawn's bizarre body language toward her son on a recent red carpet appearance and the list of Golden Globe nominees that no one has heard of. Later in the show, Mauree...

Dec 09, 202555 minEp. 73

Oprah's Distasteful Video Drop, Bill Maher Challenges Mel Robbins, and Amy Schumer's Hypocrisy

Maureen Callahan delivers a massive takedown of a long list of repeat offenders, kicking off with Mel Robbins' inability to defend her "Let Them" nonsense during an interview on "Real Time" with Bill Maher. Then she unleashes on Oprah's recent roundtable on family estrangement, showcasing individuals who have gone the way of "not contact " with their families and her decision to post the discussion online right before the long Thanksgiving weekend. After that, Maureen has a full celebrity lightn...

Dec 05, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 72

How Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift and Other Celebs Try Too Hard To Be Cool and The MTV Revolution

On this week's edition of the Nerve At Night, Maureen Callahan is joined by MTV co-founder Tom Freston for an inside look at how the network rewired the entire music industry and had a transformative effect on entertainment and politics. Freston walks Maureen through MTV's rock-and-roll golden era, his relationship with former Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone, and their legendary clash over Tom Cruise. Later in the show, Maureen welcomes journalist Elle Hunt to break down the science of “cool,” i...

Dec 03, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 71

Celebrities Who Never Did Jail Time, But Maybe Should Have: Ryan Reynolds, Alec Baldwin, Jon Hamm

Today on The Nerve, we are taking a look back at the cultural offenders who have also managed to avoid jail time for their alleged past unlawful acts. From Ryan Reynolds allegedly burning down his own elementary school, to Jon Hamm reportedly torturing another student under the guise of fraternity hazing, to that time Alec Baldwin got away with shooting someone on a movie set, Maureen puts on her prosecutorial hat and delivers detailed evidence for each case and more. Firecracker Farm: Visit htt...

Dec 02, 202553 min

Meghan Markle's Rejection, Jeff Bezos' Met Gala Control, and Olivia Nuzzi's Mounting Scandal

In this LA edition of The Nerve at Night, Maureen Callahan partners with celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down all the latest drama unfolding in every corner of Meghan Markle's shrinking world, including why the Kardashians are backing off Meghan in the wake of Kris Jenner's party pic debacle. Maureen and Rob also examine the overly touchy dynamic between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on their' Wicked' press tour, Ariana's relationship status with Ethan Slater and the implications of Jef...

Nov 26, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 70

Meghan Markle's Fake Holiday Cheer, G.W. Bush Calls 'Today Show' Dumb, & A-Rod's Final Redemption Plea

The Nerve is in LA where Maureen is joined in-studio by Kinsey Schofield, Host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," for a total takedown of cultural recidivist Meghan Markle as she struggles to perform the act of skipping while fake frolicking through a Christmas tree farm, her Harper's Bazaar spread where she feigns glamour and her overall inauthenticity. Next, Maureen delivers a celebrity roundup that reveals former President G.W. Bush is a Troublemaker at heart, how Tracee Ellis Ross is negative...

Nov 25, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 69

Jen Aniston's Basic Beau, SJP Claps Back at The Nerve, and Navigating Holiday Drama

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim MacKay for their final takedown of "The Morning Show" where Maureen doubles down on the bad writing, dangling plots, and Jennifer Aniston’s efforts to make her character believable. She also takes shots at Aniston's new beau Jim Curtis, exposing his creepy self-help videos and dollar store wisdom Maureen then moves on to SJP's lame attempt to prove she actually does read books during her commute to nowhere on a NYC subway. Later in the sh...

Nov 21, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 68
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