Neko Case’s Memoir The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You (with Jana Schmieding)
Chelsea and actor/writer Jana Schmieding ("Rutherford Falls") dive into Neko Case’s brand-new memoir, "The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You." From Case’s neglectful and rugged upbringing in the Pacific Northwest to her rise in the indie rock scene, they unpack her poetic writing, years of relentless touring, and the resilience that fueled her art. Plus, the comedian whose work helped shape Neko’s path, an unexpected Stevie Nicks tangent, and why spite might just be the ultimate creative fuel.
A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including child abuse, child neglect, sexual assault, and suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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Show Notes:
Stevie Nicks: Music in the Memoir
Carrie Brownstein Memoir Episode
Kathleen Hanna Memoir Episode
Margaret Cho Memoir Episode
Margaret Cho talks with Glamorous Trash
Where to find our guest: Jana Schmieding
Sage-Based Wisdom Podcast
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Viral Article Book Club: The Cruel Kids’ Table
It’s a new kind of episode where we book club a viral article! Chelsea and “Rutherford Falls” creator Sierra Teller Ornelas dive into “The Cruel Kids’ Table,” the buzzy New York Magazine article that wants you to believe the hot young right is effortlessly chic. They break down why these narratives resurface every election cycle, what the actual takeaways should be from this moment in politics, and why the F the article includes the sentence “Melania is mother.”
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Show Notes:
The Cruel Kids’ Table by Brock Colyar (New York Magazine)
Yea, This is a Coup. by Laura Bassett (Chelsea’s recommendation)
Watch Chelsea’s Bad Art Friend Live Show
Demi Moore Memoir Ep (with Sierra Teller Ornelas)
Maria Bamford Memoir Ep (with Sierra Teller Ornelas)
Kathy Griffin Memoir Ep (with Sierra Teller Ornelas)
Where to find our guest: Sierra Teller Ornelas
Instagram
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more.
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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Josephine Baker’s Memoir Fearless and Free (with Tocarra Mallard)
Chelsea and comedian Tocarra Mallard dive into Josephine Baker’s newly translated memoir, “Fearless and Free.” They explore how she danced her way to global stardom, secretly worked as a WWII spy for the French Resistance (yes, she smuggled German secrets on sheet music), and built a legacy as groundbreaking as it was complicated. Plus, a deep dive into her controversial Rainbow Tribe and the memoir’s wildest moments—including a psychic rabbit’s foot and some truly questionable recipes.
Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including abuse, suicide, and antisemitism. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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Where to order Chelsea’s book:
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Show Notes:
Ricki Lake Memoir Episode (with Tocarra)
Jennifer Hudson Memoir Episode
“Paris, Paris, Paris” by Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker Interview with Erik Bye for Norwegian TV
Where to find our guest: Tocarra Mallard
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more.
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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1:15:51
Shari Franke’s Memoir The House of My Mother (with Kate Casey)
Chelsea welcomes back Kate Casey to break down former child influencer Shari Franke’s memoir, “The House of My Mother.” They explore her backstory on the now-infamous 8 Passengers YouTube channel, the dark side of family vlogging, and the cult-like control of her mother, Ruby Franke, and life coach Jodi Hildebrandt. Chelsea and Kate unpack the harrowing abuse Shari survived.
Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including child abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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Show Notes:
John Stamos Memoir Episode (with Kate Casey)
Jennette McCurdy Memoir Episode
Shari Franke speaks to Utah legislative committee about child influencers (VIDEO)
Chelsea on Kate Casey’s Podcast “Reality Life” talking about “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”
Where to find our guest: Kate Casey
Instagram
“Reality Life with Kate Casey” Podcast
Tiktok
X (Twitter)
Patreon
Substack
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more.
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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1:18:07
Brooke Shields, Blake Lively, and Celebrity Meh-moirs
Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez dive into all the glamorous and trashy headlines, from Brooke Shields’ surgery without her consent, to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s court drama, to the news of three celebrity memoirs that no one asked for, to the many other cookie crumbs gracing our table. Buckle the hell up, Kristina and Chelsea hadn’t recorded together for a month, so this is a big ol ep!
Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including sexual harassment. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
Help Support Those Affected by LA Wildfires:
Letters from Altadena: Wildfire Relief
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Show Notes:
Brooke Shields Received a “Bonus” Surgery Without Consent (The Cut)
Hilaria Baldwin Memoir Announcement (Hilaria’s Instagram)
Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Releases Video of ‘It Ends With Us’ Scene to Try to Disprove Blake Lively (Us Weekly)
The Hilaria Baldwin Story: ‘I’m Living My Life’ (NY Times)
‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine (NY Times)
Justin Baldoni Files $400M Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Over Alleged Smear Campaign (Hollywood Reporter)
Blake Lively talking about her blackface incident
Bright Young Women (the book Chelsea recommends)
Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story (Amazon Prime)
Watch Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action (Netflix)
Jenny Jones Memoir Episode
An Update on Our Family (HBO Max)
How a Director Who Dislikes Musicals Came to Make ‘Emilia Pérez’ (NY Times)
‘Emilia Pérez’ is winning awards. Why is it causing controversy, too? (NBC News)
“Emilia Pérez” is Not Good Trans Representation (GLAAD)
Pedro Pascal desk calendar Kristina got for her mom
Helicopter water drop compilation
Where to find our guest: Kristina Lopez
Instagram
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more.
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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