God Save the Queen! This week we DIVE into British Olympian Tom Daley’s book, "Coming Up for Air: What I Learned from Sport, Fame and Fatherhood." We cover his path from casual curry Thursdays and the Olympics to marrying the screenwriter of the film "Milk." We go deep into our personal aquatic experiences, the dangers of flash photography, and why you need to get married in a castle. ALSO, gays who collect children's clothing: creepy or no? Buy tickets to our NYC live show at Bowery...

Oh Diego, won’t you paint me like one of your communist laborers? This week we stretch the canvas of our mind and dig into extremely famous artist/activist/revolutionary Diego Rivera’s book, "My Art, My Life: An Autobiography." We talk about his on/off relash with Frida, sketching Stalin in a cafe, controversial murals, shit talking with Picasso, and making battle plans at age 9. We also ask the ultimate question: would everyone in Bushwick be happier with a part-time factory job? See...

Our literary streak continues! Emmeline Clein, author of the new book "Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger And Harm," joins us to discuss eating disorders, the cautionary tale of Marissa Cooper, LA vs NYC, Ozempic, Trimspa, Ancient Greek vomitoriums and Victorian hysteria. To hear the entire episode, sub at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MEME THIS, B*TCH! Pour yourself a glass of White Girl Rosé as we discuss OG Meme Lord Josh Ostrovsky (aka The Fat Jew) and his memoir, "Money Pizza Respect." We go balls-deep into this freaking epic book and cover splooging on Russian strippers, why making fun of Tampa is for hacks, Nintendo Power Gloves, the evolution of male friendship, top buns, pre-Trump era comedy, and how he literally invented being an influencer. We also pose the question: where is he??? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Oh, behave! Please welcome to the podcast stage Dame Judi Dench and her book "And Furthermore." Britain’s most beloved actress regaled us with tales of every single goddamn play in which she’s performed, her friendship with Harvey Weinstein, Shakespeare, wet kilts, her love of champagne, her feud on the set of "Tomorrow Never Dies," and staying loyal to British designers. Then we ponder the age-old question, "What’s harder to do: DRAMA or COMEDY"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A little taste of today's VIP Lounge, where we review a ton of restaurants, attend Drita's "Mob Wife Aesthetic Dinner," then dive into the new Kate Middleton theories. To hear the whole uncensored version, go to http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE FINALLY WATCHED VANDERPUMP RULES! This week we go Julie & Julia mode with Bravo heroine Ariana Madix’s latest book, "Single AF: Drinks for Bad B*tches." We drink our way through this masterpiece and discuss every part of #Scandoval, edible glitter, men who wear dusters, Fireball shots, why all "Vanderpump" women are WWE coded, penis flutes, and the name Scheana. And yes, we are wasted by the end. Whose side are you on??? Cheers, B*itch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Fancy a cuppa? This week we broke form and read a novel by historian/actress Millie Bobby Brown called “Nineteen Steps.” This crazy Brit really said, I need to do a fictional retelling of my Nan’s experience during The Blitz. We discuss dating Air Force hotties, dwelling disparities, watching "Stranger Things" on DVD, if "Pick-me" girls existed in the 40s, writing a book via WhatsApp, not asking Jon Bon Jovi to sing at your wedding, and all things WWII! PS: If you’re not hiring an Australian...

Who is Amy Schneider and what is her book, "In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life"? We cover the trans icon’s journey to becoming the highest-earning woman champion in Jeopardy history, her improv marriage, tarot, AirBnB addiction, trivia bar culture, and hand jobs. PLUS, an insane Tracy Chapman story. I'll take poly queerdos for $200, Alex! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go deep on Emily Gould's NY Mag essay about her brush with divorce, mental hospital stay, and gluten free egg sandwiches. Plus—J. Lo's insane new film. Hear it all at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lace up your ill-fitting hiking boots because we are discussing one of the most popular memoirs of the 21st century, "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed. Our fellow iHeartPodcast traveler and Wild super fan George Civeris joins us on our journey to discuss massive backpacks, meeting guys on the trail, heroin, REI return policies, Reese Witherspoon vs Kathryn Hahn, and how often one might pleasure themselves in a tent. Happy Trails! PS: You can hear more from George on his podcast StraightioLab. See...

I'll have what she's having! Club Kids from all across the Kinsey spectrum called into our second-ever LOVELINE. On this episode, we debate whether a horny mom should fulfill her sapphic desires, how to soft launch a lover, IG flirting tips, turning straight men gay by accident, toxic lesbian painters, ball hair, and where to F in rural Vermont. We also tackle the most popular question of them all -- how do I meet Mr. Right, right now?  Thank you to all the brave Romeo and Juliets for...

TGIF! Lily's plane catches on fire. Kate Hudson's new music career. Steven devises three new cocktails and shares the exclusive recipes. To hear this episode UNCENSORED (and get an ad-free main episode every Wednesday)— subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Court is in session! All rise for the honorable Judge Judy Sheindlin and her book "Beauty Fades, Dumb is Forever: The Making of a Happy Woman." Your honor, I would like to call Steven and Lily to the stand to discuss the following: Judge Judy’s first marriage, breast implants, her lovemaking style, toilet seat politics, salary negotiations with men, her on-and-off relish with the honorable Judge Jerry, and what it’s like to be the highest paid person on daytime TV. We also dare to ask the...

You know I’m no good…This week we “read” a coffee table book “by” legendary jazz singer Amy Winehouse. Curated by her parents, "In Her Own Words" is a collection of diary entries, photos, lyrics, report cards, and aspirational mood boards from a young Amy. We dive into the chanteuse's genius lyrics, her obsession with diners, why Lily was afraid of liking Amy in college, skull tattoos, Tony Bennett abuse, how to construct the perfect beehive, and, ultimately, the ethics behind making this...

From your other favorite podcast Straightiolab, it's special guest George Civeris! George's engagement, gay proposals, a celeb-filled night at Polo Bar, Greek stereotypes, and the death of Pitchfork—it's all here. To hear the entire, uncensored version, subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pucker up — we’re making out with luscious lipped actor’s actor Val Kilmer and his 2020 memoir, “I’m Your Huckleberry.” From the mythology of the American West to Marlon Brando in a muumuu, this book has it all. We talk pranking Tom Cruise, dying in a hot tub, New Mexico divorce law, dating Cher, and—say it with us!—Cindy Crawford’s simple salmon recipe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four score and three weeks ago artist and international chanteuse Mykki Blanco came to a new nation, conceived in liberty, called iHeart Studios to discuss Abraham Lincoln: Selected Speeches and Writings. No one holds back in this Civil yet Honest discussion of ol’ Abe’s writings. We get into his homoerotic friendships, horse riding etiquette, Mary “Gotti” Todd’s mob wife antics, dying of infected milk, what he was packing, The Civil War, and why Abe walked so Adam Driver could run. PLUS,...

TGIF! Our review of Saltburn, the lesbian murder mystery Deadloch, breaking up after baby, and TikTok throuples. Hear the whole thing at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blow Me! This week we read badass mama and Drybar™ co-founder Alli Webb’s new memoir "The Messy Truth: How I Sold My Business for Millions but Almost Lost Myself." We talk about the blowout revolution, Steven’s Kerastase addiction, why giving away free sh*t works, custody battles at QVC, finding a true top, the Meatpacking District, and coming up with a million-dollar idea. Be a girl boss and shop our store: cbcthepod.bigcartel.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

But first, coffee! Meet us at Luke’s Diner for a fast-paced discussion about Lauren Graham’s recent book of essays, "Have I Told You This Already?: Stories I Don't Want to Forget to Remember." We talk about playing the cool mom, rooming with Connie Britton, why sitcoms aren't set in the city anymore, and how Gen-X Lauren invented the millennial Netflix-binging weighted blanket takeout culture. Plus, Lauren spills all the almost tea on award show hierarchy, her friendship with Mae Whitman, and...

Goodbye, 2023! We're doing our first ever Best of the Year Awards! From Best Sandwich to Best Bar, Best Hotel to Best Mid Sized City, Best Lesbian to Best Water (Still and Carbonated), and so much more. Hear the cream of the crop at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas, B*tch! This week we bite into the debut poetry book "Pretty Boys are Poisonous" by the darkest girl in Hollyweird--Megan Fox. We discuss Santa, trad vs emo girls, Adam and Eve discourse, watching retro porn with Machine Gun Kelly, loving men, hating men, poems about slaughtered lambs, gold rush feminism, and f*****g heartbreak. We bleed for you, Club Kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Christmas miracle! Global hip hop superstar Mykki Blanco is in the studio with us in New York City to talk Switzerland, who's really hung, shopping for your loved ones, the origin of skinny jeans, and no-holds-barred gossip. Hear the whole thing at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we dive into prolific German documentary filmmaker Werner Herzog's new memoir. We discuss his obsession with walking, war, hard boiled eggs, and of course American obesity. This cinema queen spills all the tea and tells us about Tom Cruise, filming in the jungle, his love/hate relationship with Errol Morris, actors that almost killed him, and what it's like to not know what color your own eyes are. AUF WIEDERSEHEN!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.