Chelsea is diving deep into Hulu's “The Secret Life of Mormon Wives” and the memoir “A Well-Trained Wife” by Tia Levings -- recapping the eight episodes and discussing important takeaways from both the TV show and the book. Chelsea unpacks the shocking revelations on the show, including the soft-swinging secrets of the TikTok-famous Mormom MomTok group. She also explores the undercurrents of religious patriarchy while taking a closer look at how these women balance faith, fame, and family while ...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea welcomes back her mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, to dig into Whoopi Goldberg’s memoir, “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.” Together, they tackle Whoopi’s touching relationship with her mother, her brother’s charm with the ladies, and the complicated dynamic between Whoopi and her daughter Alex. And just when you think you’ve heard it all, Vicki drops her own celebrity stories—including an encounter with Ray J. Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to o...
Aug 30, 2024•55 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez return with a jam-packed Cookie Jar episode, where they dish on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce, the “It Ends With Us” drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, and the surprising cookie reactions to Anna Marie Tendler’s memoir. Plus, get a little insight into the state of Hollywood, the “Love Island USA” reunion, and if Andrew Garfield's girlfriend is the witch we've all been waiting for. A content warning: this episode contains discussions ...
Aug 23, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a recap of “Love Island USA” Season 6, plus all the ensuing online drama to get you prepared for the reunion. Chelsea and Akilah Green (Emmy-nominated writer of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" and "Ghosts") break down the final couples, disagree about Leah and Rob, and delve into the show’s surprisingly deep insights on cultural undercurrents. Plus, Chelsea draws some wild connections between the show and upcoming elections—because why not? Whether you’re a seasoned “Love Island” fan or just cur...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea and Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live” alum and host of “Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch”) dive into the life and legacy of Hollywood legend Betty White as they explore her 1995 memoir, "Here We Go Again." They discuss Betty’s groundbreaking roles the hot goss behind "The Golden Girls” and how a Snickers Super Bowl commercial turned her into everyone’s favorite spunky grandma all over again. Plus! They discuss Betty’s three marriages and Rachel spills gentle tea from behind the scenes of Be...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 165•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea and Caissie St. Onge (“Busy Phillips is Doing Her Best” podcast) book club Busy Philipps' 2018 memoir, "This Will Only Hurt a Little." They discuss Busy's time on "Freaks and Geeks," "Dawson’s Creek," and "Girls5Eva," while offering their own BTS and hot tea. There is so much to get into: a psychic moment with Sharon Stone, loneliness within a relationship, and what to do when your left boob pops out at your boyfriend's ex-fiance's wedding. Together, they celebrate Busy's unflinching hon...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 163•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea teams up with “Add to Cart” podcast hosts Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak to discuss Brandi Glanville's collection of bound tweets that she calls a book. Her memoir is titled "Drinking and Tweeting," and together they travel back to 2013 to unravel Brandi's time on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and the cheating drama with her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and singer LeAnn Rimes. Together they learn that it's always 2013 when you're Brandi Glanville. Get out your two glasses of Sauvig...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get a glimpse of our bonus content in this newly released ep where Chelsea is joined by Tess Barker and Babs Gray, the brilliant minds behind the podcasts Britney's Gram and Toxic: The Britney Spears Story, to go on a wild ride into Jamie Lynn Spears' memoir, “Things I Should Have Said.” They take a critical look at Jamie Lynn's portrayal of her sister Britney, their tumultuous family life, the impact of Britney's conservatorship, and what happens when your horrid parents tell you that you’re ju...
Jul 23, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea is joined by her mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, who described this book "as eye-opening and life-changing as the bible!" Together, they recap and go deep into Viola’s incredible memoir, including her childhood poverty, the fighting spirit that has defined her life, and her bath-based marriage success story. This was previously a Patreon-only episode — join the Patreon to be the first to get exclusive episodes like this one! Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to o...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea and Heather McMahan (“Love Hard,” “Good Grief”) think Paris’s 2023 memoir is so hot. From teen detention camps to “being the Birkin” to the real story behind the infamous sex tape, Paris gives us a completely new perspective on the quintessential 2000’s party girl. Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: The Real Story of Paris Hilton - YouTu...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s all things Celine Dion! First, Chelsea welcomes Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to unpack the legendary singer’s new documentary "I Am Celine" and explore insights into Celine's recent struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome and how it has affected her life and career. Then, we're bringing you a special re-release of our episode about Celine Dion’s memoir, “My Story, My Dream,” with guest Stephanie Beatriz (“Brooklyn 99,” “In the Heights”). Learn about Celine’s perspective on her rise to f...
Jul 05, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Renee Raap, Charlie XCX and Taylor Swift dominating the headlines this summer there's so much to get into. Who is horny for who? What does "sapphic" mean? Why is the media sleeping on Tinashe and Normani? How did Chappell get so big so fast? And are our pop girlies feuding? Not to mention... do we miss feuds? I think we do?? Producer Kristina Lopez and Associate Producer Jerrin Padre join Chelsea for a retrospective, celebrati...
Jun 25, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for diamonds, diets, and drama! Chelsea welcomes back her mom, TMomZ, to the pod to explore Elizabeth Taylor’s diet book disguised as a memoir, “Elizabeth Takes Off.” Together they discuss the glamour and grit behind film icon’s life, from her tumultuous marriages and struggles with weight to her unforgettable presence on screen (and in tabloids). Plus, TMomZ shares why she thought Chelsea was a little “too nice” in her own memoir, “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This.” A content warning: ...
Jun 21, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea welcomes comedian Emily Walker to the pod to discuss best friends, best friend breakups, and Loretta Lynn’s wonderful memoir, “Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline.” You may recognize Emily from Chelsea’s book, so they have lots to talk about, including how a Stevie Nicks concert helped mend their friendship. The Loretta Lynn memoir discussion starts at 13:55 if you want to skip to the book discussion. In this episode, Chelsea and Emily talk about everything from Lo...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Chelsea’s memoir episode! Chelsea invites besties Ashley Nicole Black, Kenzie Elizabeth, and Akilah Green to do a deep dive into her own damn memoir! They get into all the BTS of the book and why there should be a two-friend-factor-authentication for depression. Much like the book, this episode gets into heavy topics, so take care when listening! We’re on tour! Tour info here! Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez J...
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Jun 04, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea welcomes special guest Emily Farris to discuss Emily's memoir, "I'll Just Be Five More Minutes," and her viral article, "I Made My Husband the Hero of My Memoir, Then My Marriage Ended." Emily shares candid stories about her late ADHD diagnosis, her marriage's complexities, and the journey to choosing joy over staying in an unhappy relationship. Together, they explore why there are so many memoirs with love stories inside them that have already ended before the book is even published? We...
May 28, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea and Holly Laurent (Mega podcast co-host) embark on a horny (yet also biblical) journey into the electrifying world of Donna Summer, the ‘70s Disco Queen. They discover the wild backstories behind Donna's legendary hits, from "Love To Love You Baby" to "She Works Hard for the Money," and her infamous recording session with Barbra Streisand for “No More Tears (Enough is Enough).” Chelsea and Holly discuss Donna's religious turn and reflect on their own intense relationships with religion a...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea and How Did This Get Made? host Paul Scheer discuss his new memoir, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma." They talk about everything from publishing to the state of the entertainment industry to terrible step-dads to what JLo should do next. Take a listen and pre-order Paul's memoir which comes out next week -- it's going to be an amazing read!! We’re going on tour in June! Tour info here! Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea: Instagra...
May 17, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Girls to the front!!!!” Chelsea is joined by Nora McInerny (It’s Going To Be OK) to discuss Kathleen Hanna’s iconic memoir, “Rebel Girl.” From Kathleen’s journey as the lead singer of Bikini Kill to leading the Riot Grrrl revolution to starting the band Le Tigre, they dive into it all. There’s also Kathleen’s battle with Lyme disease, her romance with a Beastie Boy, and an absolutely epic run-in with Courtney Love, who shouts our new favorite slogan: "You can’t even read and I’m way more femini...
May 14, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Celebrate Chelsea's birthday with a special Cookie Jar episode! Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez unpack reactions to our Delta Burke, Margaret Cho, and Rebel Wilson episodes. Plus they sort out Barbra Streisand's Instagram antics, share their "Baby Reindeer" takes, and Chelsea dishes her birthday tradition to make the most goddamn wishes possible!!! We’re going on tour in June! Tour info here! Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea: Insta...
May 08, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a musical memoir! Tune in as Chelsea and Liam Gareau (host of the Tell Me Everything podcast) unpack Linda Ronstadt’s memoir "Simple Dreams." Together they explore her absolutely epic career and legendary vocals, plus they discuss red flags, dating George Lucas, if the Manson murders can cause a slipped disc, and if Linda hates Jim Morrison??? We’re going on tour in June! Tour info here! Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea: Instagram...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Chelsea Devantez and Emmy award-winning producer Kyle Ridley (Good Day DC) for a practical guide to pitching your memoir. This episode unpacks everything from crafting an engaging outline to finding the right agent and editor who can champion your work. Chelsea opens up about her journey and shares critical steps and common pitfalls in memoir publishing, including “having a platform.” This is a must-listen for anyone ready to tell (and sell) their story. We’re going on tour in June! Tour in...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Chelsea and guest Joy Osmanski as they dive into the poignant and candid memoir of comedy icon Margaret Cho. Learn how Margaret uses comedy to survive her childhood, and later Hollywood, when she becomes the first Korean-American to be the lead of a 1994 sitcom that was based on her own life. (Hollywood quickly ruined that of course.) Margaret discusses everything from dating Quentin Tarantino to internalized sexism and racism to the good Karen in her life, and “Fat as a feminist issue.” If...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Chelsea in a deeply personal and revealing interview with the Emmy-nominated actress Delta Burke. In Delta’s first interview in decades, the “Designing Women” star gets candid about her 1998 memoir, shares insights on overcoming Hollywood’s stereotypes, and reveals how she survived it all to come out the other side happier than ever. Get your Kleenex ready as Delta shares her enduring wit and wisdom, discussing hoarders, diet culture, and the media's rampage on women’s bodies (and of course...
Apr 19, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Chelsea and The Big Flop host Misha Brown as they unpack Rebel Wilson's memoir, “Rebel Rising.” Rebel spills the tea about her sex life, body image struggles, and her battles with the media. Plus, we dive into the Sasha Baron Cohen saga and discuss why we're officially over reading about celebrities' trips to Africa. Show Notes: Listen to Chelsea on The Big Flop’s Juicero episode Hear our Ricki Lake episode Book tour info here! Where to find our Guest: Misha Brown The Big Flop Podcast Misha...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a follow-up to our deep dive into Britney Spears' memoir, Chelsea and Sarah Fraser delve into the pop legend's current chapter after gaining her autonomy and releasing her groundbreaking memoir. Chelsea and Sarah dissect the pop star's recent Instagram posts, and discuss the impact of trauma, expressing your voice, and the power of a lil heart emoji over the cooch. Show Notes: Current Britney discussion starts at 18:59 Britney Spears’ The Woman in Me episode Britney talks to chickens Sarah’s ...
Apr 05, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea and guests, Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett, examine Vanessa Williams and her mother’s joint memoir “You Have No Idea: A Famous Daughter, Her No-nonsense Mother, and How They Survived Pageants, Hollywood, Love, Loss (and Each Other).” From Vanessa being forced to resign as Miss America to finding happiness in Hollywood, we delve into how the Williams women navigated fame with resilience, grace… and an ongoing revenge list. Show Notes: In Retrospect's Vanessa Williams episode Our Pame...
Apr 02, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Grab your hat and saddle up! Before the release of Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter," Chelsea and Sam Sanders (co-host of the Vibe Check podcast) talk about the times Beyoncé has come closest to memoir-level vulnerability. They share insights on the history of country music, make a few predictions about songs they'd love to hear on the album, and discuss its potential impact on culture. Plus, they have a few thoughts on J.Lo’s documentary to boot! Show Notes: Glamorous Trash: Will Taylor Swift, Beyonce ...
Mar 22, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea and guest Erin Dewey Lennox review the whirlwind that was "Love is Blind” Season 6. Together they unpack the emotional highs and lows, Vanessa Lachey's dress, Nick Lachey's media training, and take a closer look at Jimmy, Jessica, and the EpiPen. Listen to find out why everyone on the show (*ahem* Clay) needs therapy and why we can't seem to get enough of “Love is Blind” drama. Show Notes: Rosie Perez episode with Erin The Judds episode with Erin Where to find our guest: Erin Dewey Lenno...
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