Chelsea and comedian and actor Crystal Marie Denha (“The Gutter”) analyze “Vanna Speaks,” the 1987 memoir from “Wheel of Fortune” icon Vanna White. They explore everything from Vanna’s wild tales of romance at Chippendales, to how she landed her iconic letter-turning role on TV. Along the way, they yell about diet culture, her criminal (??) manager, and some brand new reasons to hate on Hugh Hefner’s ghost. A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including...

Chelsea and producer Kristina open the Cookie Jar for a juicy deep dive into everything from Britney Spears’s jewelry line to surprising updates on memoirs from JoJo Levesque, Mary Bonnet, and Bethany Joy Lenz. Plus, an unexpected Glamorous Trash merch drop, and some cathartic yelling at Henry Kissinger which we could all use this week.  New Glamorous Trash Merch Psychic Moment Candle My Higher Power Candle Checking on Another Woman Card Candles and Card Bundle Where to order Chelsea’s...

Chelsea is joined by journalist and memoirist Connie Wang to unpack "Connie," the memoir by pioneering news icon Connie Chung. They explore Chung's experiences as one of the first Chinese-American women in news and the mountains she climbed. There’s also wild drama with Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer, a long-distance romance with now-husband Maury Povich, and jump scares from Ryan O’Neal, Marlon Brando, and… (DRINGO!) Henry Kissinger. A content warning: this episode contains discussions of...

Chelsea teams up with Melinda Thompson (co-host of the Hello Witches! podcast) and Blake “LUXXURY” Robin (co-host of the One Song podcast) for a special Memoir in the Music episode, all about rock’s mystical witch, Stevie Nicks. Just in time for Halloween, they sift through Stevie’s witchy lyrics to uncover tales of romance, heartbreak, and just a hint of hexing. From “Landslide” to “Rhiannon” to “Silver Springs,” Chelsea and her guests reveal why Stevie’s life needs no traditional...

Chelsea is joined by comedian and Kamala Harris impressionist Allison Reese (host of the N’Kay podcast) to discuss the vice president’s memoir, “The Truths We Hold.” But don’t worry IT’S A FUN EP! They pull out all the gems in the book: Kamala’s mom, Shyamala, that “rapper” she likes, and all the juicy rom-com-esque deets with First Gentleman Doug!! A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including assault. Take care while listening and find helpful resources...

Chelsea is joined by podcaster Natalie Katona and writer Julia Washington (co-hosts of Still Comfy) to break down “One Tree Hill” star Bethany Joy Lenz’s memoir, “Dinner for Vampires.” They explore Bethany’s experiences in a high-control religious cult. Get ready for co-star drama, jezebel f*****y, and an asshat cult leader obsessed with The Sopranos. A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including emotional abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful...

Chelsea is joined by writer, podcast host, and cultural commentator Evan Ross Katz to discuss Ina Garten’s memoir, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens.” They discuss everything from Ina's turbulent childhood and her career in nuclear energy to her rise as a culinary icon with “Barefoot Contessa” and the baked chicken recipe that supposedly made Prince Harry propose! They also dissect all things Jeffrey—from the CIA rumors and his work at Blackstone to Ina surprising him with an entire apartment...

Chelsea is joined by Jodie Sweetin (“Full House” and the “How Rude, Tanneritos!” podcast) to break down “A Paper Life,” by Tatum O’Neal, Hollywood’s youngest-ever Oscar winner. This is perhaps the most intense memoir this podcast has ever covered!! And because it’s 1970s Hollywood, there are appearances by Cher, Barbra Streisand, Anjelica Huston, Melanie Griffith, and—of course—Mick Jagger. Jodie reflects on her own experiences as a child star, while Chelsea yells at Oprah for trying to bring...

Chelsea is joined by Kiki Monique (host of “Reality Checked” on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy and TheTalkofShame on TikTok) to discuss the memoir of “Selling Sunset” star Mary Bonnet. From teenage motherhood in Indiana to dating a Major League Baseball player, a boy band member, and a professional racecar driver, her dating rosters deliver in celeb cameos. And somehow Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel’s shoes are major players in her future with The Oppenheim group?? This one’s quite the ride.  A content...

Chelsea welcomes actor and filmmaker Armida López to unpack Mia Farrow’s memoir, “What Falls Away.” They explore Mia’s life, from her Hollywood upbringing as the daughter of director John Farrow and actress Maureen O’Sullivan to her high-profile relationships with Frank Sinatra, André Previn, and Woody Allen. And then as I’m sure you guessed the last half of the episode is all about Woody and Mia’s court case that set out prove or disprove allegations of his child abuse, and Chelsea yells a...

Chelsea welcomes Danielle Henderson (TV writer and I Saw What You Did podcast co-host) to break down Eve’s memoir, “Who’s That Girl?” Together, they explore Eve’s meteoric rise from Philly to international stardom, including her legendary collaborations with DMX, Dr. Dre, Gwen Stefani. They dissect all of Eve's Hollywood tales that involve cameos from celebrities like Suge Knight, P. Diddy, Prince, Janet Jackson, and, um… Sean Penn!?!  Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other...

Chelsea is joined by Caroline Moss (Gee Thanks, Just Bought It!) to break down Joanna "JoJo" Levesque’s memoir, “Over the Influence.” They explore JoJo’s journey as a teen pop star fighting her way through the music industry’s darkest corners. From a relentless legal battle to release new music, to struggles with addiction, to a satin blue dress splitting straight up the butt at an industry party, this memoir is wild!  Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to...

Chelsea and podcast producer Kristina Lopez dive deep into the friendship between Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini by combing through the pages of their memoirs — “True Love” and “Troublemaker” — to find insights into their best friend breakup and now rumored reconciliation. Since our media landscape is lacking authentic female friendship break-up stories, they explore this one to the max: from the timeline of how J.Lo and Leah's bond unraveled to their glamorous shared moments at Tom Cruise...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

*Patron-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Chelsea welcomes back actor Molly Quinn (“The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Castle,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”) to unpack the legendary life of Mae West and journey through her memoir, “Goodness Had Nothing to Do With It.” Chelsea and Molly discover life-changing revelations as they untangle tall tales from the truth… because when she’s good, she’s very good, but when she’s bad, she’s better! Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other...

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...

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...

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...