Girls to the front! Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre was one of the founders of the Riot Grrrl movement and a shining example for gals just making cool shit that they want to make. Join us for a virtual holiday party December 17! All proceeds go towards the Brooklyn Free Clinic! NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ If…

Sadly, Jamie and Lucas have decided to bring CIGHN to a close. They lay out all the details in this final episode. We sincerely appreciate you listening for all this time — thank you so much for everything! Please make sure to continue to support the guys' careers. Get tickets to their live shows and follow them on social media: Jamie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez hold space for a few hot topics, from a viral “Wicked” moment to Megan Thee Stallion’s powerful documentary, “In Her Words.” They reminisce about the “Golden Girls” moments that shaped their lives before diving into an encore of the episode on Rue McClanahan’s 2008 memoir, “My First Five Husbands ... and the Ones…

You might think this episode is supposed to be funny but comedy is actually so serious and Matt Rife is the most serious comedian in the world. If you laugh at that you’re wrong because this isn’t funny it’s serious just like serious comedian Matt Rife. Join us for a virtual holiday party December 17! All proceeds go towards the Brooklyn Free Clini…

Lionel McGloin of No Cap On God joins the boys (Lucas is back!) this week to talk about his man-on-the-street interviews and other online antics. Lionel dives into topics like kissing grandmothers, piss drinking, and how he navigates awkward situations. Lionel picks the boys' brains about stand-up comedy, shares a wild story about getting his SD ca…

Chelsea welcomes back the wonderful Wes Perry to book club silver screen legend Lauren Bacall’s memoir, “By Myself and Then Some.” They dive into Bacall’s golden-age Hollywood tales—from her whirlwind marriage to Humphrey Bogart and painful rebound with Frank Sinatra to her iconic roles alongside Marilyn Monroe and her enduring political activism. …

We’re back with some late breaking news: Connie Chung is coming in hot. The legendary news anchor, interviewer, and host is finally telling her whole story and it’s actually so rock n roll. Join us for a virtual holiday party December 17! All proceeds go towards the Brooklyn Free Clinic! NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ If …

Comedian and original cast member of American High Shorts, Julia Dicesare, joins Jamie on the pod. Julia discusses her potential upcoming move to New York City, her pivot to stand-up comedy, and her time at American High Shorts. She also shares stories about her interests in investing during high school, studying TV and film in college, and how hit…

Keke Palmer is an incredible business woman and an even more incredible actor and host so I can’t wait to see what she’s capable of once all this book press is behind her because boy oh boy does it beg more questions than it answers. Join us for a virtual holiday party December 17! All proceeds go towards the Brooklyn Free Clinic! NEW MERCH!!!!!! h…

Comedian, actress, and the person with the most unique background Jamie’s ever met, Sienna Hubert-Ross, joins the pod this week while Lucas is on the road. Sienna opens up about her incredible journey, from her childhood in Boston and dealing with racism, to being raised poor with nothing to lose, studying classical music, attending Bible college, …

Send us a text This week on the podcast, Stephanie interviews her friend, author B.L. Thoma, who shares her unique writing journey from a dream to the screen. It’s the direction so many authors hope their book takes from being traditionally published to being optioned for the screen. B.L. Thoma’s first novel, Hear My Whisper, in her Morgan’s Landin…

Chelsea is joined by author and podcaster Susan Lieu (“The Manicurist’s Daughter”) to explore “Love, Lucy,” the memoir of comedy icon Lucille Ball. They unpack Lucy’s rise to superstardom with “I Love Lucy,” her passionate and rocky romance with Desi Arnaz, and her relentless battles against sexism that drove her to break barriers—and a few car win…

What the hell is there to even say about MFing Cher??? She’s Cher. A global icon. A living legend. She’s Cher from the word Cher. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ You're invited to the CMBC Holiday Party!!!! We're hosting a digital live show on Moment.co, all ticket proceeds go to the Brooklyn Free Clinic! If you want to ho…

Chelsea is joined by comedian Dominick Pupa (“Fixing Famous People”) and her mom, TMomZ, to book club Cher’s history-making memoir, “Cher: The Memoir (Part 1).” SNAP OUT OF IT — we don’t need to write a description: IT’S CHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including suicide, drug use, abuse, …

Former pod host and recently passed comedian at The Stand, John Kennedy, joins the pod this week. The boys clear the air about why John left, and John shares what he’s been up to lately. John also talks about why he’s so happy, his goals for building new habits, and even confronts the boys about some of their actions. Be a friend; tell a friend abo…

Send us a text In this week’s episode, Stephanie chats with Book Coach and Editor, Sue Toth. You’ll get insight into what it looks like to work with a book coach and an editor. For Sue Toth, who holds both titles in her business, there’s a distinct difference between the two and they’re important to consider as you think about your needs as a write…

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…

Grab a tissue because this one’s got me all shook up. Riley Keough filled in the blanks on her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir and boy oh boy is this the most heart wrenching tag team we’ve ever read. As the daughter of Elvis Presley and former memoirist Priscilla Presley, and the ex wife of Michael Jackson Lisa Marie’s life was like, magi…

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 Glamoro…

Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton of the Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast join the boys on the pod. The conversation kicks off with a discussion of the recent election, but quickly diverts into Claire and Ashley educating Jamie and Lucas on fracking and buccal fat. The question quickly becomes: how different are we? The CMBC hosts talk about thei…

Send us a text It’s time to celebrate! Thank you listeners, guests and loyal subscribers for your support! We show up each week for you. Our hope is you feel inspired to keep taking the next step on your creative journey. This week on the podcast, we’re taking a walk down memory lane as we look back at our year of podcasting. When we started the po…

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 Maur…

Say hello to our little friend Al! Al Pacino has been in some of the most legendary movies of all time and somehow, through years of struggling through New York’s theater scene and trying to discover the ins and outs of Hollywood, he remains a goof. SHOP MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ If you want to host a CMBC meetup here’s …

Podcaster, stand-up comedian, and former model Kate Lavrentios joins the pod. In the spirit of Halloween, the conversation dives into an honest discussion about addiction and sobriety. Kate shares a story from her drinking days, and Jamie recalls an embarrassing moment from his time on opioids. The group also addresses p**n addiction. Kate opens up…

Send us a text You've been there. You walk into a room and feel overwhelmed by the mess in the space. It can feel like a lot to figure out how to get it organized. You’ve tried before, but it just doesn’t stick. You might just want to look up our guest, Julianna Strickland, who has been featured in the New York Times and has a partnership with the …

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 …

Eve has worked with every big name in the music industry and lived to tell the tale. As per usual, record labels have tried to keep her down and lock her music away but luckily she managed to hit our ears and our tv screens and the movies too?!? SHOP MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ If you want to host a CMBC meetup here’s a me…

Zach Justice and Jared Bailey of the Dropouts Podcast join Jamie and Lucas on this week’s episode. They roll into the studio with a full crew, fresh off a night at Paul Rudd’s charity event. Zach opens up about the recent loss of his grandfather and other passings in his life. Jared shares stories from his upbringing, including being raised by two …

Send us a text It’s an especially exciting episode this week as we welcome an author who is local to us, here in Colorado, and we’ll be welcoming her to our local book club meeting next month. Lara’s book, The Table: Seasons on a Colorado Ranch, was the result of completing her MFA at Western State University and submitting it for consideration for…

In this deleted scene from One Tree Hill, Haley James Scott (Bethany Joy Lenz) reveals she was actually in a cult that whole time???? BJL, an actress, singer, and podcast host reveals exactly how an extremely promising talent gets roped into an Idaho religious cult and if you think you’re too smart you’re not!!! SHOP MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebr…

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 fuckery, and an asshat cult leader obsessed with The Sopran…

Comedian, podcaster, and daughter of a Bon Jovi band member, Gabby Bryan joins the pod. Right away, Lucas and Gabby bond over being nepo babies—though Gabby clarifies they’re not on the same level since she grew up half rich, half white-trash. Gabby opens up about family, sharing how her parents wanted her to become a pop star when she was young. S…