Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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“Scam Goddess is a podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it! Each week host Laci Mosley (aka Scam Goddess) keeps listeners up to date on current rackets, digs deep into the latest scams, and breaks down historic hoodwinks alongside some of your favorite comedians! It's like true crime only without all the death! True fun crime!”
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Podcast serving quick hits & deep cuts on LGBT pop iconography & NYC culture. Recent guests include Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Fortune Feimster, Roxane Gay, Fran Drescher, Isaac Mizrahi, Lea DeLaria, Melissa Etheridge, Rachel Dratch, Gina Gershon, Margaret Cho, L Word creator Ilene Chaiken, Jenifer Lewis, Judy Gold, Mario Cantone, Michael Musto & more!
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THE BOSSY SHOW is a political talk show made by and for young women. Hosted by queer feminist writers Jill Gutowitz and Carmen Rios, THE BOSSY SHOW melds young fandom and social culture with real, current political issues in an effort to activate young women everywhere. We're all about Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Wokeness.
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Come Through with Rebecca Carroll is a podcast that explores culture, race and identity against the backdrop of the 2020 election. The series will provide listeners with 15 essential conversations they can take with them during this pivotal time. Conversations with prominent thinkers, cultural critics, writers, artists, and politicians on topics like climate change, diversity and inclusion programs, immigration and more are prompted by our host’s lifelong personal inquiry into what it means ...
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Fraud Fridays: The Hilaria Hoax w/ Ira Madison III, Oscar Montoya, and Siobhan Thompson
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Happy Fraud Fridays! This week we revisit our episode with comedians Ira Madison III, Oscar Montoya, AND Siobhan Thompson where they discuss Spain’s Sweetheart Hilaria Baldwin. Stay schemin’. Chao! This was originally released on January 26th, 2021. Research by Sharilyn Vera.By Earwolf
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“Saltburn; Scream 7 in Crisis” w. Todd Haynes
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Ira and Louis discuss the polarizing thriller Saltburn, Melissa Barrera’s exit from Scream 7, the rise of Tate McRae, Squid Game: The Challenge, and more on Barbra Streisand’s memoir. Todd Haynes joins to discuss his latest masterpiece May/December, his previous films, and the pop culture he’s obsessed with.…
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What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Diallo Riddle is back to discuss Jon Oliver aka Jody Francis Oliver. Throughout Jody’s life, he was a police officer, cruise ship captain, friend of two British prime ministers, and a Swedish-speaking car expert. It was revealed his life was based on a lie. Stay Schemin’ ! Check out Diallo’s new podcast with…
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Inside the Cult of Group Fitness — SoulCycle, Peloton
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Jess is a joined by a career fitness professional to go inside the culture of their former cycling employer, while Jess shares her personal experience with SoulCycle. We go deep on: lack of certifications required to teach spin, the “training programs” at different studios, instructors abusing drugs, sexual accusations from riders and the “God Comp…
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Fraud Fridays: The Captain of Collision w/ Nava Kavelin & Sophie Ansari
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Happy Fraud Fridays! This week, we revisit our show with Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari. They discuss William Mize, who created a family business of staging car accidents. Plus, a California Tiktoker is alleged to have broken the state’s cottage law for selling homemade pickled goods. Stay Schemin! Recorded on January 05, 2023. Research by Kaelyn B…
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Re-Release: Salt Bae or Scam Bae? w/ Prentice Penny
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What's poppin' con-gregation? For this holiday, we are revisiting our episode with showrunner for HBO’s Insecure, Prentice Penny. We discuss the viral meat connoisseur “Salt Bae,” and the accusations of scamming surrounding his restaurants. Plus, the FBI catches an artist allegedly selling fake works from his friend and mentor Raymond Pettibon. Sta…
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Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard on Jeff Lewis, Kyle Richards Gay Baiting
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Jess is joined by JULIE GOLDMAN & BRANDY HOWARD (Dumb Gay Podcast, The People’s Couch)! We discuss: Brandy & Julie’s origin story, Jeff Lewis stealing guests from Heather McDonald, Howard Stern, Kate McKinnon, butch lesbian erasure, Logo’s Big Gay Sketch Show, Bethenny and Nene, Kyle Richards gay baiting, the impact of Shane from The L Word on Bran…
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Fraud Fridays: The Bad Vegan w/ Solomon Georgio
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It's Fraud Friday! This week, we revisit our episode with Solomon Georgio. We discuss Sarma Melngailis, a business woman who went from the “Queen of Vegan Cuisine" to the “Vegan Bernie Madoff”. Plus, pet scams have become such a problem in Michigan that the Michigan Attorney General released a video warning residents. Stay Schemin'! This was record…
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"Barbra Streisand Book Club" w. Emerald Fennell
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Ira and Louis discuss Barbra Streisand's long-awaited memoir, Grammy noms, Dua Lipa's new single, The Iron Claw, The Holdovers, Quiz Lady, films about trivia, and the Bezos Vogue photo shoot. Emerald Fennell joins to discuss Saltburn, her creative process, and more.By Keep It!
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Scam Me Now!: Scam Goddess Live w/ Alex English, Punkie Johnson, Marie Faustin and Sydnee Washington
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What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? Live from the Bell House theatre in Brooklyn New York, Laci welcomes comedians Alex English, Punkie Johnson, Marie Faustin and Sydnee Washington to regale the story behind the most famous psychic from the 90s, Ms. Cleo and the Psychic Readers Network. Stay Schemin! Recorded October 8th 2023. Follow on Instagram: Alex E…
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Justin Vivian Bond on Kiki & Herb, NYC 90s Nightlife
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Jess is joined by downtown performance legend MX. JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND! We discuss their origins of as one half of the subversive musical act Kiki and Herb, 90z gigs at Squeezebox and Cowgirl, officiating Rufus Wainwright’s wedding and performing on Fire Island with Carol Channing. Plus: Marianne Faithfull, Murray Hill, drag kings, the Hudson Valley …
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Keep It Real: “Countess Luann & BravoCon Recap”
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Ira chats with Danny Pellegrino about his experience at BravoCon in Vegas. Countess Luann de Lesseps joins to discuss RHONY Legacy, Welcome to Crappie Lake, her cabaret show, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast…
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Fraud Fridays: Bishop Gucci Con Man w/ Sam Sanders
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It's Fraud Fridays! We return to our episode with special guest Sam Sanders, regaling all about Bishop Lamor Whitehead who garnered initial sympathy for being robbed during a livestream of his sermon. But later, his integrity was questioned after past crimes have surfaced. Stay Schemin’! Recorded on August 09, 2022. Research by Kaelyn Brandt. Sourc…
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Ira and Louis discuss the tenth anniversary of Lady Gaga’s Artpop, Fellow Travelers, Gen V, Kylie Minogue’s Vegas residency, and Crystal Minkoff reclaiming the word “c***sucker.” Danny Pellegrino joins to discuss his new essay collection The Jolliest Bunch, highlights and lowlights of the holidays, and more.…
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The Pot Princess of Beverly Hills w/ Jason Mantzoukas
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What’s poppin’ Con-gregration? This week, comedian Jason Mantzoukas joins the show to discuss Lisette Lee, an heiress, actress, pop singer, and drug-trafficking gangster of Beverly Hills. However, the pot princess of Los Angeles turns out to have been more of a Cinderella. Stay Schemin’! On Nov. 16th, 2023, Scam Goddess Live will be at The Den Thea…
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RHONY Producer on Vanity Fair Reckoning, Bethenny, The View, A List NY, Joan Rivers (w/ Dominick Pupa)
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Jess is joined by reality producer, comedian and co-host of “Fixing Famous People,” DOMINICK PUPA, for a whirlwind convo about his career producing RHONY Season 2, RHOA Season 4, THE A-LIST NY and his warm up comedian days at THE RICKI LAKE SHOW, THE VIEW, THE TYRA BANKS SHOW and THE JOAN RIVERS SHOW. We discuss how RHONY producers are reacting to …
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"The One About Matthew Perry" w. Allison Williams
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Ira and Louis remember Matthew Perry’s roles and legacy, review Sofia Coppola’s biopic Priscilla, discuss tipping on Door Dash, political fundraiser texts, and have a post-mortem on Halloween. Allison Williams joins to discuss her new podcast Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands.By Keep It!
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What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? In a first in Scam Goddess history, we have the scammer who was a part of the scam on the show! Sam Lipman-Stern, Creator, Executive Producer and Director of the HBO hit Documentary “Telemarketers,” recounts the wild story of how he worked for Civic Development Group (CDG) who used fraudulent telemarketing practices to…
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POSE & Ballroom Culture (w/ POSE creator/ writer Steven Canals)
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Jess is joined by the co-creator / writer / director of the FX series POSE — STEVEN CANALS! Canals discusses the series’ inspiration via the landmark documentary PARIS IS BURNING and getting his script into the hands of RYAN MURPHY. We discuss ballroom culture, Houses, MADONNA, “Vogue,” and the song choices used throughout. We also discuss the cast…
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Ira is joined by Gina Kirchensheiter for a post-mortem on the Real Housewives of Orange County reunion, her current relationship with Shannon Beador, and what to expect at BravoCon.By Keep It!
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Fraud Fridays: Scamuel L. Jackson: Sha*n K*ng Pt. 2 w/ Ashley Ray
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What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? Ashley Ray joins the show to dissect how so called civil rights activist, writer, and company founder Jeffrey Shaun King is still out here scamming. Also, a worker in Chile accidentally got paid 286 times his salary. Stay Schemin’! Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.blackenterprise.com/shaun-king-daughter-k…
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"Fo Shizz By Us” w. Josh Sharp & Aaron Jackson
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Ira and Louis discuss Britney’s memoir The Woman In Me, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, Halloween costumes, Ryan Reynolds films, and more. Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp join to discuss their new film Dicks: The Musical.By Keep It!
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What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian, writer and podcast host Kid Fury joins the show to discuss Maverick Miles Nehemiah aka Derek Andre Kelly who allegedly scammed the US government out of $20 million through forging savings bonds in the 1990s and went on to bigger scams that revealed Maverick’s true identity and crimes. Stay Schemin!…
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