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 book. PLUS, Steven promises to remake Back to Black…. *Stella not includedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSee 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. Call the CBC Loveline at 929-266-7044 for our V-Day special!!!!!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, Blanco describes how they would redecorate the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSee 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 girlboss 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 Jennifer Aniston's weight loss weed. Sorry not sorry, we’re having cake for dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSee 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 fucking 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/cbcthepodSee 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.

WICKED PISSAH! We return to our beautiful hometown for the first ever Boston live show at Brighton Music Hall. Steven's Dad Doug joins us onstage for a flirty game of "Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard." Then we dive into OG horny poet Sylvia Plath's 900 page diary and discuss the tragedy of being a straight girl at Smith, dusty Cambridge houses, wearing velvet, pleasuring yourself under a quilt, freelancing in the 60's and Ted Hughes conspiracy theories. BOSTON STRONG!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! Steven makes a horrifying restaurant faux pas. Shucked the musical, Couples Therapy, turning 37, and the return of the Lex Post of the Week! Hear the whole thing at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have mercy! John Stamos finally spills the tea on a storied career in his new, sort-of-a-bombshell memoir "If You Would Have Told Me." From General Hospital to Full House, getting a handie under the table at Le Dome to getting a DUI on the way to Spago, this is one wild, extremely PG-13-rated journey with America's hottest uncle. RIP Bob Saget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIBF! Our financial bestie is here—Mrs. Dow Jones! Sales FOMO, budgeting advice, should Steven invest in a wine bar?, why Lily's mom has 11 siblings, what to get your parents, hot cousins at Thanksgiving! To hear the whole thing: http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brrr! Lace up your skates, ladies—it's America's original winter princess and Massachusetts native Nancy Kerrigan, and her breezy, tense memoir "In My Own Words." From growing up as a guy's girl in Stoneham, to landing a triple toe-triple toe at the Olympics, this one's a 10.0. Plus, how medals aren't jewelry, the joy of Zamboni work, why pale girls excel at winter sports, and the class tensions simmering beneath Nancy's violent rivalry with Tonya Harding. Tire iron not included. Shop our store:  https://cbcthepod.bigcartel.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! We dish on "lunatic country music person" Maren Morris' show at Bowery Ballroom, piping hot Nantucket gossip, Spirit Airlines humiliations, and store openings. Hear the whole thing at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oops!…We did it again. It’s the sequel to our blockbuster Britney Spears episode—and this one’s even more toxic. In part deux, we get in the zone with K-Fed’s musical stylings, Colin Farrell’s animalistic sexual energy, her Vegas wedding, and why Adderall girls are more annoying than drunk girls. Gimme (even) More!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! The illustrious Heather Jewett of iconic queercore electroclash band Gravy Train!!!! is here! From 'zine beef to breast reductions, axe-throwing, and new music, Heather's laying it all on the line. Plus—Steven spills freelancer tea and Lily fans out over a hairdresser. Hear the whole thing at patreon.com/cbcthepod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Britney, bitch! This episode can't be overprotected any longer—we slammed Miss Britney Jean Spears' first and only memoir, "The Woman In Me," in less than 48 hours to bring you an explosive, two-part episode—spanning two hours of podding, 274 pages, and 41 years of Louisiana pop royalty. From her court-ordered lithium regimen to smoking Virginia Slims, Justin Timberlake's blaccent to their harrowing abortion—this is, quite simply, our Super Bowl. Plus, Brit's toxic father, her bitchy sister, everyone being jealous of her fame, and Michelle Williams' insanely Southern delivery. Gimme more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween! We're talking the "Taylor Swift: Eras Tour" movie, plus a robust Queer Exchange: Western Mass dive. Then, we imagine a horror version of an AJLT episode. Hear it all at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we dive into Melrose Place alum, Depends model, and RHOBH star Lisa Rinna’s groundbreaking lifestyle book Rinnavation: Get Your Best Life Ever. We talk blowjob AND handjob techniques, how 90’s it is to work at an eyewear store, blood type diets, and the secret to her famous lips. Lisa pushes us to assess our own wardrobes and ask the question “Are you a long haired girl or a short haired girl???" PLUS, for the first time in CBC history we call salons live on air. INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM BOOTS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from New York—it's our sold out show at the Bowery Ballroom! Cuisine queen Alison Roman joins us for everyone's favorite celebrity kitchen innuendo game, "hanging pots vs hidden fridge," before judging a rousing martini contest. Then we dive into the touching dual diary, "Sisters First," by infamous White House hell-raisers Jenna and Barbara Bush. From getting drunk at Yale to having deep respect for their lesbian secret service agent, hating when people criticize their dad to why the Iraq War was sad -- it's a Mission Accomplished!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recap the Golden Bachelor, our friend's brother's wedding, crab dip, punk bagpipers and having 9 non-binary bisexual trans children from a Christian marriage. Subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasta la vista, baby! It's iconic bodybuilder/politician Arnold Schwarzenegger and his brand new book (out this week!), "Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life." From a tiny village in Austria to conquering Muscle Beach, jacuzzis vs hot tubs, making your own January 6th response video, assessing the Governator's tenure, and lunchtime cigars. Plus, Steven randomly rides hard for political randomization. We'll be back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! On today's VIP Lounge, we're prank calling our friends! Plus—a harrowing bathroom saga, an amazing new Eastern European resto, and the return of Lex Posts of the Week. Hear the whole thing at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taping in Los Angeles, so why do a book—when we have actual celebrities? In a huge coup for New York podcasts everywhere, we are honored to welcome the inimitable Charles Rogers, noted gay guy and creator of the hit television series Search Party. From a childhood in Acapulco to the cult-adjacent life-changing magic of the Hoffman Institute, destroying your past, Memphis design, Steven's failed audition for Search Party, assessing Beyonce's acting chops and all the tea that's fit to spill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our cup runneth over! After reading her daughter's book, we go method and dine at Alice Waters' iconic Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley. Plus—assessing San Francisco's so-called doom loop, Sugarfish in LA, and hanging with Steven Cojocaru. Hear our no-tomatoes-barred rundown at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm to boots! We devour the legacy of San Francisco heroine/grandmother of the farm to table movement—Alice Waters—by reading her daughter's book, "Always Home" by Fanny Singer. From being the most precocious little French-speaking brat in the kitchen to shopping organic in Oaxaca, Utah open container laws, wine-based lower back tattoos, personal oceans, and all the tomatoes in Berkeley—this is a harrowing story of what it's like to be obsessed with your mom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! Hear all about the Northern leg of our West Coast Tour, from the strip clubs of Portland to the polycules of Seattle, Dutch-Indonesian small bites, Japanese gardens, hot dogs with cream cheese, Nike sponsorships and gay saunas. To hear the whole thing, subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the Club Kid Tour in New York and Boston. Tix here: https://linktr.ee/cbcthepod Papa DO Preach! Open Your Heart and Get Into The Groove, we're Burning Up for the original Material Girl—Madonna—and her 2005 children's book "The English Roses." Listen as we go Deeper and Deeper into her Anglophilia, get Hung Up on her corset obsession, decide if her daughter's music career is in Vogue or should stay Frozen, and reveal which Madge songs we'll always Cherish. This episode is like a Holiday— a Ray of Light that you'll Live To Tell your chicas about! Don't Cry For Me, iHeart Radio! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is still time to join the Club Kid Tour in LA, New York, and Boston. Tix here: https://linktr.ee/cbcthepod Hey Boo Thang! This week we read our favorite Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby’s new book XOXO, Cody. We go all the way off and discuss DWTS drama, Peloton politics, cheat meals and how sometimes you gotta say no to JLO. Secure the bag henty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tour starts tomorrow, Sept 7th! Tix here: https://linktr.ee/cbcthepod A long time ago, in an English garden far, far away.... we finally read Alec Guinness's delightful romp of essays "A Positively Final Appearance." A thespian of the utmost gravitas, Alec was furious that most of the world knew him only for his role as wise Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas' blockbuster claptrap, and now we're adding insult to injury with this episode title. Lily finally watches Star Wars. A recipe for nursing a sick dog back to health. Tony Blair, the Iraq War, Princess Diana's conversational prowess, The Duke of Windsor's temper, and lots of tea. Put a kettle on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our summer recap, part deux! Steven ventures from Paris to Milan, the Alps, Venice, Cyprus and Krakow, while Lily explores Long Island. Club Kid Tour starts next week, get your tickets now— http://linktree.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going on tour in September! Buy tix here: https://linktr.ee/cbcthepod Come to my window! We’re back from summer vacation with legendary lesbian Melissa Etheridge’s 2001 memoir THE TRUTH IS….annnd girl does she tell the truth. From busking in Boston, getting discovered by a women’s soccer team, letting KD Lang f** her GF, and of course securing David Crosby's famous sperm, this is a steamy sapphic overshare of a book. We too open the sharing circle and talk about our first experiences at gay bars. WARNING THIS EPISODE ROCKS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ciao, ragazzi! Steven is back from Europe with lots of tales to tell—from Sicilian vineyards to Naples sex clubs, Alpine lesbian punks to the world's best pasta, the actual pizzeria Julia Roberts goes to in Eat Pray Love, treacherous gay beaches, and so much more. Lily went upstate. Also—buy your tickets to the Club Kid Tour today! https://linktr.ee/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Christmas in August! We've got a full, never-before-released episode for you in the VIP Lounge today—all about Cameron Diaz and her lifestyle tome "The Body Book." From A-Rod to Benji Madden, kind bars to quinoa, this is a beautiful journey to healthy living.To hear the whole thing, go to patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey kids! It's all the voicemails we couldn't get to in this week's main ep. Listener discretion advised.Hear it all at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re going on tour in September! Buy tix here: https://linktr.ee/cbcthepod This is Dr. Frasier Crane, I’m listening. This week we finally answer your sexy salacious voicemails. We hear queries from lesbians in Maine, Boston teens, Seattle gays, newlyweds in Amish country and MORE! We discuss exercise trends, Harbormasters, hi-fiving during s*x, delicious 30 minute meals, Matthew McConaughey TEA, how to spice up an LTR, and last but not least why Steven wants to move to Auckland. *Long Distance rates may apply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stop the presses! We've got a full, never-before-released real episode (about a book) from the vault—Gabrielle Union's "We're Gonna Need More Wine." Recorded before all the contracts made us out of touch, this is a throwback to when Steven and Lily were just two nobodies and a microphone. To hear the whole thing, go to http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re going on tour in September! Buy tix here: https://linktr.ee/cbcthepod IMPEACH THIS! This week we read Monica Lewinsky’s 2014 groundbreaking Vanity Fair article Shame and Survival (yes it's summer and we are reading articles). Monica reflects on THE AFFAIR and finally tells her side of the story. We discuss why second wave feminists hated her, owning the narrative, why Bill found her so sexy, Linda Tripp’s Christmas store and of course her incredibly chic and modern bag line. I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT PODCAST! BONUS! Watch Lily’s 2015 web series here: Monica The Miniseries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't wanna miss this one. We've got a live tasting of J Lo's new cocktail line, the Miranda Lambert concert selfie controversy, Lily breaks down the RHONY premiere party, and by popular demand—the return of Lex Posts of the Week™!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's that smell? Perfume enjoyer and West Coast Best Friend Maddie Phinney, of the podcast Nose Candy, graces our nostrils for the scent-illating memoir of global perfume sourcer Dominique Roques, "In Search of Perfumes: A Lifetime Journey to the Sources of Nature's Scents." From chestfeeding goats to Bulgaria's Valley of the Roses, questioning the legitimacy of pheromones to questioning Steven's B.O.—this is one outrageous olfactory odyssey! Plus, the gals create their own custom colognes. Sniff, sniff!Check out Maddie's perfume-themed pod, "Nose Candy" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/nose-candy/id1676389104See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGFI! We're discussing all things country music gossip with Sam Buck of KFM Radio—including the spicy Morgan Wade/Kyle Richards lesbian rumors! To hear the whole thing, go to patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in CBC history, we investigate not just one celebrity—but two. Using their email correspondence published in T Magazine as a primary source, we finally uncover the depths of intellectual flirtation between Israeli-American heartthrob Natalie Portman and noted Brooklyn dad/author Jonathan Safran Foer. From Poconos vacations to forcing your children to be pretentious, 12-course foam meals in London, wikipedia procrastinating, the return of sweetbreads, and Lily learning about Palestine—this is one rigorous discussion. You've got mail!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into the Jonah Hill controversy, Lily makes a pilgrimage to the real Laguna Beach, Steven tastes the forbidden fruit of the "New Nantucket." Plus—a shocking reveal about a certain ubercool NYC Dimes Square restaurant.Call in for our special call-in episode at 347-878-0311. Subscribe to the Patreon at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get in bish, we're getting pregnant! This week we read Nantucket native and Grammy award winner Meghan Trainor's book Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood from Your Bestie. We go into labor live on air and talk about Meghan's sexy marriage to the guy from Spy Kids, at-home sonograms, parenting trends and what NOT to bring to the delivery room. PLUS we reveal our future baby's names. PUSH, BREATHE, PUSH, BREATHE, PUSH! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! VIP alum and former Gawker columnist Eric Schwartau joins us to talk HBO's "The Idol." Exploitative or meta? Sexist or sexual? Is Lily Rose-Depp hot? Is "World Class Sinner" mid? From the controversy to the costuming to the role of "creative director"—we leave no face un-jizzed on. Subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning, Canada! This week we read Elliot Page’s brand new memoir PageBoy. What’s billed as a groundbreaking memoir about transitioning in Hollywood is actually just a Canadian history book. From f**king Kate Mara at the Bowery Hotel, to secretly f**king his Juno co-star, there actually is some gossip. PLUS some real talk where Lily gets real about their gender journey and goes he/they mode. Go Maple Leafs!    Sexy VIP Lounge news  - writer and gay tennis influencer Eric Schwartau joins us in the VIP Lounge to talk about the controversial HBO program The Idol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hard to starboard, ladies! Batten down the hatches and meet us on the bridge, we're setting sail with the sternest lesbian on television—Captain Sandy Yawn—and her riveting collection of sea shanties, "Be the Calm or Be The Storm: Lessons in Leadership from a Woman at the Helm." The star of Bravo's Below Deck: Mediterranean charts a rocky course through Yemeni war zones, Adderall prescriptions, international sex trafficking, inflatable slides, espresso martinis and dense torsos—pay attention, this will be on the maritime law certification exam. Toys in the water!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a famine of podcasting! We finally dive into “The Chiffon Trenches” with legendary Vogue Editor André Leon Talley. From Fran Leibowitz’s penny loafers to Diana Vreeland’s chain mail, Karl Lagerfeld’s footstools, Bianca Jagger’s luggage, the great falling out with Anna Wintour, DVF the debt payer, and becoming the Creative director of Zappos. WALK!    To hear an extra episode every week, subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, sharks! Hop in the tank with the scion of streetwear, FUBU founder, male jewelry wearer and Shark Tank investor—Daymond John—and his rambling business seminar, "The Brand Within." From changing the game of 90's urban fashion to becoming the only Shark of Color, Jimmy Buffet's business acumen, Lily's transracial identity, why "beautiful" is great branding but "fun" is challenging, and Steven's breaks all the NDAS on his copywriting career. And for those reasons, I'm out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You asked, we answered! Today's VIP Lounge is entirely devoted to a recap of Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love (please note: this was recorded before the finale aired, we will do an emergency ep on that asap). In the meantime, get all the lowdown on the year's most demented television experience. Subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pack your knives, this is a juicy one. We get spicy with empress of the judges table—Padma Lakshmi—who just this week announced she'd be leaving Top Chef after 20 seasons! (We didn't plan that but ok, spirit.) Sink into her delicious career as a model, actress, writer, television host, cookist, jewelry designer, lover of older men, cigarette smoker, endometriosis sufferer, foundation starter, haver of glowing skin, and the most iconic bag securer in the history of bags. Plus—Lily invents a new word (see if you can find it!).   And this Friday on the VIP Lounge, we dig into Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love, so if you haven't watched—catch up now! Subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Namaste, chicas! It's everyone's favorite yoga wife, mompreneur, Hamptons homemaker & flamenco queen—Hilaria Baldwin—and her spiritual how-to guide, "The Living Clearly Method." Roast some poblanos for the Spanish Rachel Dolezal as we dive into chair pose, having 30 children, how Lily literally went to high school with her, the power of breath, meeting your husband while grabbing tapas, and what happens when you really do make studying abroad your personality. Olé! For an extra episode every week, subscribe to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Wilson returns to the VIP Lounge and leaves nothing to the imagination! HBO's hunky host teaches us “How To” throw a dope bachelor party for an awesome group of guys, play Magic: The Gathering, rail poppers, book a non-working hot tub on VRBO, drive to Boston naked, and get frisky on a ferris wheel. Plus—a live tasting of Wandering Barman Ghost Negroni. A tour de force!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School's Out For The Summer! Dust off your air guitar, it's legendary horror-glam rockstar and the grandfather of guyliner— Alice Cooper—with his golf-themed memoir "Golf Monster: A Rock 'n' Roller's 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict." The iconic heavy metalist schools us on being emo, why James Bond is a bitch for drinking vodka, stacked high school chicks, the infamous biting a head off a chicken story, and a whole lotta golf. Laughs will be par for the course. PLUS! Don't miss our Patreon episode this Friday—where we'll be joined by HBO's John Wilson for a juicy gossip session: patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can do it! Chalk up your hands and skip lunch—we're taking it to the mat with Romanian gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci, and her weirdly tense memoir "Letters to a Young Gymnast." The first person to ever receive a perfect 10 at the Olympics (Montreal, 1976), the blonde bombshell ever so slightly opens up about getting groomed by infamous coaching couple the Karolyis (who went on to invent Mary Lou Retton, Kerri Strug, and Simone Biles). From eating disorders to escaping communism, why the balance beam is for weird girls, jealous parental sex, will gymnastics ever see a trans girl champion?, Times Square shopping sprees and why lesbians aren't gymansts—this one's a perfect 10. Hear this episode with ad-free at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Patreon-only VIP Lounge, we go through the entire list of "It Girls" recently published by New York Magazine, and answer once and for all—are they or aren't they? Get the lowdown on all your faves, including but not limited to: Dasha Nekrasova, Paz De La Huerta, Olivia Palermo, Hari Nef, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Jenny Shimizu, Jemima Kirke, Hannah Bronfman and more! This is one listicle you don't wanna miss. Hear the whole thing at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could we BE any more of a podcast? We're bravely shattering our titling format to celebrate everyone's best Friend—Matthew Perry—and his addiction tell-all "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing." From the difficulties of being "Canadian-American" to having a hot politico for mom and the Old Spice guy for a dad, NBC's golden era, Chandler's unique linguistic cadence, the under-sung Craig Bierko, childless Aniston, and our own struggles with substance abuse—this episode is Must-See TV. Recorded in front of a live studio audience. Plus! You won't wanna miss this Friday's VIP Lounge, where we go through NY Mag's entire list of "It Girls" and decide who really is one. Join us at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All I Wanna Do... is roast some almonds! Put on a poncho and play for mosquitos, we're cruising down Santa Monica boulevard with the queen of blues-infused folk-pop country-rock & roll—Sheryl Crow—and her exhausting cookbook "If It Makes You Healthy." Yes, that is actually the title! Join us on a winding road as we soak up the sun—and the truffle oil—in this early 2000's tour de force, as Steven & Lily surprise each other with recipes they cooked straight from the text. From Sheryl's infamous authorship dispute to Steven's curious connection to Lance Armstrong, why Sheryl is the Hillary Clinton of rock, and the most apple-laden recipe of all time, this is one change that will definitely do you good.    Plus! In the VIP Lounge —Steven & Lily improvise a madcap radio play about hotel rooms, threesomes, pisco sours and adult board games. To hear the whole episode this Friday, and get ad-free episodes every Wednesday, subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Color, cut, clarity, carat. Brush up on your gemology, we're stepping back into 1960's Cleveland with the world's most notorious jewel thief—"Diamond Doris" Payne—the silky coal miner's daughter who became a self-taught diamond bandit worth millions. From her soot-covered childhood in West Virginia to walking out of the Cartier store in Monaco with a $500,000 ring on her finger, getting in bed with the mob, are diamonds even rare?, Jewish boyfriends, movie adaptations and not drinking, this is an international tale of intrigue, glamor and sunglasses. Don't call the police. Tix to our NYC show on 5/6: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbc-presents-sat-56-at-artspace-tickets-619407674027 Sub our Patreon for ad-free eps every Wed + the VIP Lounge every Friday: patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reading Lana Del Rey’s bookViolets Bent Backwards Over the Grass Under a bridge looking over the freeway Thinking of LA Thinking of nothing Lana make me a weird stew Sepia toned photos of kitchensLana you stay in your room  Jealous of your orange trees Lana with your trad cosplay Watching basketball on low volume Driving to Macy’s in your big truck Lana, can I come over ? Do you have gays? Do you like girls? Boyfriends only…Lana, write me a poem please $28.99  To get the explosive second half of Steven’s New Orleans recap this Friday, and hear today’s episode ad-free—subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod Tix to our VARIETY SHOW! in NYC on Sat 5/6 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbc-presents-sat-56-at-artspace-tickets-619407674027See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! We’re cruising down to the Big Easy, as Steven recounts the first half of his wild trip to New Orleans. Snooping maids! Celebrity gossip! Haunted real estate! And are TV shams chic?? Plus—Lily shocks the world with a heartwarming, gender-affirming semi-nude encounter in the YMCA “run-down Sheraton vibes” women’s sauna.   To hear the whole thing, go to http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast is present. Throw on your best Yohji dress, we're going to the opening for Slavic seductress, mistress of MoMA, and iconic performance artist—Marina Abramović—and her durational memoir, "Walk Through Walls." From growing up under the communist regime of Tito's Yugoslavia to becoming the Queen Bee of the contemporary art world, living with the Aborigines, getting poisoned with pulverized diamonds, beaten by your own mother for sleeping messily, a rigorous discussion of art-as-self-expression, fasting, Lady Gaga, and how to be happy—this breathtaking act of conceptual audio is going straight into the Whitney's permanent collection.   To hear this episode ad-free (and get the VIP Lounge every Friday!), subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m Gay! Head to Orlando and frost your tips as we dive into former *NSYNC member Lance Bass’s bestselling memoir, Out of Sync. We discuss his rise to fame in the Mississippi state fair circuit, breaking away from famously abusive manager Lou Pearlman, the faux Backstreet rivalry, coming out to Reba’s head of PR, his nonexistent relationship with Justin Timberlake, dating OG gay celeb Reichen Lehmkuhl, and being so closeted he literally wanted to launch himself into space. Bye Bye Bye we do NOT want this memoir back!  PLUS! In the VIP Lounge this Friday— We discuss Gwyneth’s ICONIC trial and get into a fiery debate over whether Boston’s 25 and under set is f*ck**g and s*ck**g like we used too! Subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's hot! Cash in your inheritance, we're checking into Hotel Hilton with OG heiress and miniature canine enthusiast—Paris Hilton—and her appropriately titled new blockbuster "Paris: A Memoir." The inventor of the selfie and lynchpin of modern celebrity is back with a shocking tell-all: from the horrific abuse she's suffered at "troubled teen" schools to becoming the highest paid DJ in the world, naming all her dogs after cryptocurrencies, reviving Heatherette, how The Simple Life invented the modern e-girl, is Kathy Hilton a monster?, the overdiagnosis of ADHD—and Lily gets hot for teacher. Blondes really do have more fun. PLUS! In the VIP Lounge this Friday—Lily quizzes Steven on LA nightclubs from the 2000s and the results will shock you! Subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Icons only! EGOT winner and The View's current warden Whoopi Goldberg finally makes her CBC debut with a deeply random book of advice "If Someone Says "You Complete Me," RUN!: Whoopi's Big Book of Relationships." From almost getting married to Ted Danson to actually getting married to three other guys, possibly being asexual, definitely being a lesbian icon, her attraction to Minions, obsession with farting, and how we all define intimacy, there's a big cache of critical romance data to unpack—and a whole lot of whoopee to be made. Plus! Join our Patreon to get ad-free episodes every Wednesday—and the VIP Lounge every Friday. http://patreon.com/cbcthepod This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. http://zocdoc.com/bookclubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF, cowgirls! We're giving you the stan breakdown no one asked for—our exclusive review of all 36 tracks of Morgan Wallen's new album "One Thing At A Time," which just went to number one on the Billboard 200. Can you come back from racial controversy? (Yes). Is Morgan really sober? (No). Did God invent the concept of the bar? (Yes). Who is the real Drake of country? (Hint: It's Sam Hunt). All this and more in our spirited, no-holds-barred acoustic Nashville session. Howdy! To hear the whole episode, go to patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buongiorno! Hop in a gondola back to 18th century Venice, as we raid the little black book of the most infamous male slut in history—Giacomo Casanova—and the abridged version of his memoirs, "The Venetian Years." From the Spanish Inquisition to dildos of antiquity, incest, male wigs, Catholicism, feminism, and why castratos were the original trans girls, this is a fiery journey through the history of passion. Call me, x Plus! In the VIP Lounge this Friday—we give an exhaustive review of Morgan Wallen's exhausting new 36-track album. Subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paws up, club kids! Sharpen your claws and get out the wet food, we're chasing mice with Jackson Galaxy—star of Animal Planet's "My Cat From Hell"—and his furry folk odyssey "Cat Daddy: What the World's Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean." From the Boulder music scene to feline abortion, how to not anthropomorphize your cat, guardians not owners, not getting hired due to white dreads, and all our childhood kitty memories, this is one purrfect trip to the pound. Meow!   Plus! In the VIP Lounge this Friday—Lily finally breaks her silence about Harrisburg's lesbian scene and Steven has a showdown with a butch customs agent at the Canadian border.   This episode is sponsored by Labucq. Snag your boots today at https://labucq.com This episode is also randomly sponsored by BetterHelp. Get help at betterhelp.com.   As always, join us in the VIP Lounge at patreon.com/cbcthepod/   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF, ladies! No tenderqueer is spared in Steven's blow-by-blow review of the new, very expensive haute quisine restaurant HAGS. We also discuss the TikTok phenomenon of "Borgs," why no one leaves their door unlocked anymore, and wonder if any food can really be an aphrodisiac. Please drink responsibly.   Hear the entire 45-minute episode here: http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Baron of Bravo, the King of the Housewives, the Warden of the West Village— Andy Cohen!— and his delirious memoir "The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year." Travel back to 2013/2014 as the inventor of women recounts in painstaking detail every boozy brunch with Kelly Ripa, stays single, loses weight, lives for activations, dishes about Theresa Caputo and Kathy Griffin, and provides an historically significant account of gay male life in the 21st century.   Plus! In the VIP Lounge out this Friday, Steven attends "queer fine dining restaurant" HAGS and the results will probably not shock you. Hear the dirty details at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by Labucq. Use code FIVEBOOTS for 20% off at https://labucq.com. Boots!   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ll have what she’s having! Tuck into your favorite Jewish deli with our most iconic New York writeuse, Nora Ephron, and her poignant treatise on aging, “I Feel Bad About My Neck.” From face creams to facing death, the invention of the studiously unfussy dinner party, Rosie O’s happy meal toy collection, and how the simultaneous introduction of Julia Child and birth control changed the world—this is a touching tribute to the neurotic white woman who lives inside us all.    AND! In the VIP Lounge this Friday, one of our most packed episodes ever—Fashion Week, Eckhaus Latta, Kelly Bensimon, Orville Peck, Oxomoco, Japanese Italian Omakase, lesbian country star Lily Rose—it’s bursting! Get the tea at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling all bunnies! It’s Canadian Playboy model, softcore pornstar & wife of KISS frontman Gene Simmons—Shannon Tweed—and her sultry “Kiss & Tell.” From growing up on a mink farm in Dildo, Newfoundland (look it up) to becoming Hugh Hefner’s primary partner, this is one turbo-charged trip to tittie-town. AND! For the first time in CBC history, Steven’s iconic cousin Monica calls into the pod to share her own wild stories of partying at the Playboy mansion. Yes, there are monkey cages.   PLUS! In a very tasty VIP Lounge this Friday— viral pizza, breakup ramen, and an LES French hole-in-the-wall. Devour it all at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mama, can you hear me? Say hello, dolly to the OG funny girl— it’s Babs!—and her coffee table book/renovation diary “My Passion For Design.” The siren of stage and screen has compiled a bewildering tome chronicling the painstaking construction of her Malibu Dream Home, including its period-accurate Mill House with antique water wheel, sumptuous screening room, koi pond (with no orange fish), and yes, her infamous underground mall. From Tiffany lamps to Thomas Kinkaide, pocket doors to pocketbooks, we leave no pillow unfluffed. Legends only!   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge this Friday— we review the Meet The Breeds dog show, Lily takes another tumble, and the scam of truffles.    Subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fancy a cuppa? It’s part two of our explosive investigation into Prince Harry’s “Spare”— and the tea is piping, innit. From Meghan’s sad dad to Harry’s Botswana tattoo, why Eat Pray Love makes you cultured, the Nazi costume, getting HIV tested with Rihanna, murdering the Taliban, not sitting with your partner at a wedding, and Meghan and Kate’s nuclear cat fight—this is a scorching tale of blood, patriotism, and gastropubs.    PLUS! In the VIP Lounge this Friday—Lily quizzes Steven on the British monarchy, a review of British hotspot Lord’s, and an open call for a queer circus.   Hear it all: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know the story. You’ve seen the headlines. Now hear the very first episode in our groundbreaking two-part series on the most explosive book of the year—Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex—and his shocking tell-all “Spare.” From Frogmore to Balmoral, Meghan’s traumatized puppers to Meghan pretending not to know who Diana is, their first date at Soho House, is Harry the Kourtney?, poverty cosplay at TK Maxx, and tripping on shrooms in Courtney Cox’s house—this is just the tip of the royal iceberg. God Save The Ginger.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge this Friday— the gals rub elbows with a host of celebrities at a party for [redacted], including [redacted] and [redacted] (who are dating!) You’ll only know if you subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crank the twee-meter up to Wes Anderson—we’re playing house with Cobble Hill’s eensiest weensiest comedienne, Jenny Slate, and her absurdist memoir “Little Weirds.” Magical realism meets Freshman year personal essay in this Dickinsonian teacup of cuteness, as the self-described “rabbit” unloads her colonial Massachusetts sexual anxieties and processes Trump’s election via poetic non-fiction about being small. From quiet trips to Scandinavia to being afraid to order wine, this ep will have you shushing every femme in the library. Squeak!   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge this Friday—commemorative White House ornaments, lesbian tarot card readers, and a plot twist on Nantucket. Subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kung who? Pour one out for the original Drunken Master—global action superstar Jackie Chan—and his high-flying 2015 memoir “Never Grow Up.” From his childhood class dysphoria to becoming the most toxic millionaire in Hong Kong, buying watches for all your boys, cheating on your wife, why Mao was a narcissist, shitting on set, Communist Party propaganda, and Lily’s tween foray into karate—this one’s gonna hurt.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge this Friday—2023 predictions, Zero Dark Thirty, and a hot new Williamsburg restaurant earns Steven’s coveted “This Restaurant Should Not Exist” Award. Subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! The gals eviscerate end-of-year Instagram carousel culture, Lily revisits Atlantic City and has size dysmorphia in the Big & Tall section, Steven reviews Monkey Bar, and we learn that sometimes the best table in the restaurant… is the one you’re already at.   Subscribe here to listen http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your Leica, we’re steaming up the dark room with Brooklyn Beckham and his fine art photography coffee table book, “What I See.” The eldest son of Posh Spice and David Beckham takes us on a journey of family vacations, having a hot mom, having hot siblings, dressing like a Bieber lesbian, why it’s hard to photograph elephants, and ultimately proves to us that he is capable of vision.    Plus! In the VIP Lounge on Friday, get the lowdown on New Years nonsense, and a slew of restaurant reviews: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cbc and get on your way to being your best self.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heyeth, Best Friends in Christ! The Lord hath sent us His Most Fabulous Messenger—Catherine Cohen of the village of Houston—to discuss His “Second Testament,” aka The New Testament, aka Season 2 of the Holy Bible. From weeping for thine Jewish friends who will burn in the fires of Hell, to why Jesus resembleth a member of Fleet Foxes, the divine sex workers of Nazareth, Jesus having only child syndrome, TEDxBethlehem, and was the Virgin Mary a liar? (Yes). This is the Book of All Books, The Lastest of all Suppers—come break unleavened bread and Slay In The Name of All That Is Holy. Amen.    Plus! This Friday on the VIP Lounge—hear all about a very special christmas party, an exclusive gift guide, and our no-holds-barred review of Harry & Meghan.   Get it here: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cbc and get on your way to being your best self.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brat Pack Boots! We finally read Rob Lowe’s semi-scandalous memoir like you’ve been begging us to. From bro-crushing on JFK Jr. to shtupping the princess of Monaco, Tom Cruise’s gay ass, making love to your wife at Sting’s castle, and why everyone on the West Wing thinks they literally worked at the White House—this is one conventionally attractive episode. Vote!    PLUS! In the VIP Lounge out on Friday—Steven goes to Miami + meets crypto billionaires while Lily stays home to attend a virtual focus group for SKYY Vodka.   Get it here: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cbc and get on your way to being your best self.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your table is ready! Tasty snack Amiel Stanek, editor at Bon Appetit, joins us for a three-course meal as we dive into cuisine queen Ruth Reichl and her delicious memoir, “Save Me the Plums.” A salacious journey through her time editing Gourmet magazine until Condé shuttered it for good, we talk industry gossip, the Condé cafeteria, Lily’s stint cleaning the Saveur test kitchens, 9/11 chili, picky eaters, white girls at the chinese restaurant, homophobic guests, Eileen Fisher, and whomst will speak up for mascarpone? Check, please.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge this Friday—Amiel unloads uncensored dirt on Bon Appetit/Conde Nast drama, the worst restaurant on the 50 best restaurants list, and Lily & Steven review their turkeys.   Don’t miss the gossip: patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cbc and get on your way to being your best self.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's VIP Lounge, Lily goes on an epic saga to secure a Popeye’s Cajun Turkey. To hear an extra episode every week, you’ll simply have to subscribe— patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS EPISODE AT HOME.   It’s everyone’s favorite “Professional Idiot”— Steve-O! From growing up randomly rich to landing MTV’s Jackass, stapling your nutsack, pissing in public, sizing up small dicks, why Johnny Knoxville was Lily’s beard, clown college and nihilistic positivity— this is a wild ride through male history. We also shotgun beers and Lily forces Steven to eat cat treats on air. Get the ice pack ready.   Plus in Friday’s VIP Lounge, Lily goes on an epic saga to secure a Popeye’s Cajun Turkey. To hear an extra episode every week, you’ll simply have to subscribe— patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cbc and get on your way to being your best self.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PRAISE BE! It’s the book you've all been waiting for to us read— Demi Lovato's mom’s memoir, “Falling with Wings.” Get in the Ford minivan and join us on the twisted American journey that is Dianna De La Garza's life— from leaving her Pentecoastal family to becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, driving to Barney auditions, losing her fingers, Eva Longoria's sudoku addiction, and finding peace at Dr. Drew’s rehab. Make a meatloaf and gather round your massive kitchen island because this one's for the whole family. Live, laugh, love!   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge out this Friday, the ever topical hosts recap the CMA's that aired three weeks ago and discuss an overhyped local sandwich chain.    Subscribe here: patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cbc and get on your way to being your best self.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1110101010001, anyone? Mask your IP and tear down your firewall, we’re torrenting global hacktivist, local DJ and infamous whistleblower Chelsea Manning’s bombshell new memoir “readme.txt.” From growing up gay in Oklahoma to uploading the biggest government leak in history over Barnes & Nobles’ slow ass wifi, exposing US crimes to DJ’ing raves in Bushwick, twink lounges, baby edge lords, and Hillary’s big bag of BS— this is a whole lotta gigabytes of real life herstory. Leak this episode!    Subscribe here: patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cbc and get on your way to being your best self.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top o’ the Friday, club kids! Our epic trip to the Emerald Isle continues—from Dublin’s best restaurants to its worst *******, ranking the hotness of Irish lads and lasses, haunted innkeepers, living ghosts and the trauma of sharing a bed. Shamrock and roll, ladies!    Hear the entire ep at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cocktails, anyone? It’s time to think outside the glass as we welcome podcast impresario Jason Stewart of How Long Gone, aka DJ Them Jeans, for a boozy ride down libations lane. The gals shake up four unique creations, each representing a different era in modern mixology—from the unnaturally sweet sensations of the early 2000’s, to the maple-bacon masculinity of the mid 2010s—as we trace Jason’s journey from Last Night’s Party mainstay to respectable graduate of Hendrick’s U. From the feminine mystique of a lemon drop to the subtle refinement of a cynar negroni, Jason’s in-home sauna, Steven’s love of French Touch and everyone’s latent bisexuality, this is one very happy hour. Bottoms up!   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cbc and get on your way to being your best self.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allo, govna! Live from a cheeky little pub in Islington—it’s our London stage debut! Fill a mug of PG Tips and join Westminster’s naffiest lords and ladies as we gab with iconic comedienne Michelle Collins, taste Graham Norton’s wine, and dive into the folds of noted British lesbian of the stage and screen, Miriam Margolyes, and her hefty diary “This Much Is True.” From rowboat handjobs to sex with your landlady, resenting your Harry Potter riches to Lily’s foot dysmorphia—it’s a smashing good time, mate! BAFTA not included.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge out this Friday, the gals break down all the food, bev and gossip from their European tour. Subscribe now at patreon.com/cbcthepod   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cbc and get on your way to being your best self.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What bond is stronger than that between a deafblind girl and her instructor/governess/life-long companion? Step into the past and experience life through touch and sensation, as noted daughter of a confederate soldier, Helen Keller did during the turn of the century. Learn about her family tree, plagiarism scandal, and the eroticism of her communication style.   In the VIP Lounge out on Friday, Steven finally recounts his trip to our nation’s dairy heartland in order to meet the parents.  To hear it all, subscribe at: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Club Kids! We went to the Windy City to see the magical birthplace of Hulu’s The Bear, and perform the pod at Sleeping Village. We read Kelly Ripa’s sex-diary posing as a collection of short stories and learned about Ryan’s Seacrest’s manservant, how to stop eating, and the best DC hotels.   To hear the whole episode subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scusi signora, did you commit a murder? Pack your bags, we’re studying abroad with the Siren of Seattle—Amanda Knox—and her searing tell-all “Waiting to Be Heard.” Accused of violently/sexually murdering her roommate, despite being the nerdiest D-list band camp/Harry Potter girl who was clearly not having murderous orgies—Amanda spent 4 years in an Italian prison until she was finally exonerated and sent back to Seattle to hit up the REI sale. From rolling joints to prison cappuccinos, bisexual cellmates to her Sailor Moon boyfriend—this is a global tale of sex, murder, gross incompetence, and watching Amélie on a laptop. Ciao Bella!   Tix to our London show on 10/20 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbc-live-in-london-town-hall-tickets-441153430787   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge out on Friday, Lily meets S*fia C*ppola and N*ck Kr*ll. To hear it all, subscribe at: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! We give you all the details on our exclusive private dinner at Saks Fifth Avenue’s top floor restaurant. Plus! Seasonal decor tips, nuclear energy, and can Lily pull off suede?    To hear the whole episode subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did someone say goddess dressing? Stuff your ballot box with whole grains, we’re going green with New York City’s most militant vegan—Mayor Eric Adams—and his manifesto/cookbook, “Healthy at Last: A Plant-Based Approach to Preventing and Reversing Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses.” From being a cop to eating crab boil in the squad car, diabetes in the Black community, 9/11 pasta, losing weight in the UK, vegan cheek hollowing, silk boxers, and our first ever live quinoa meatball tasting— find out why the road to Gracie Mansion is paved with kale. VOTE!   Last chance for tix to Chicago THIS Friday, 10/7— https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5959158/celebrity-book-club-chicago-sleeping-village   Tix for London are sold out :(    Plus! In the VIP Lounge this week—Saks Fifth Avenue’s exclusive top floor restaurant, Austin Powers impressions, and a bevy of seasonal decor tips.   Subscribe here: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the real Celebrity Book Club please stand up? Fill a bowl of Mom’s spaghetti and drag your white ass across 8 mile, we’re dropping perc with the Real Slim Shady and his beautifully photographed coffee table memoir “The Way I Am.” From peroxide blonde to Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Moby being annoying, appropriation, murder, does Limp Bizkit want to be black?, gay alter egos, Em’s DeviantArt, South African AIDS activists and his daughter’s basic podcast—this is your one shot. Your one opportunity. You better lose yourself!    Tix to Chicago on 10/7: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5959158/celebrity-book-club-chicago-sleeping-village   Tix to London on 10/18: https://dice.fm/event/8n6g7-celebrity-book-club-with-steven-lily-18th-oct-the-bill-murray-london-tickets?lng=en-US   Plus! In the VIP Lounge on Friday, we spill the tea on our trip to Vegas—including T-Pain, Martha Stewart’s restaurant and a naughty magic show. Subscribe to the VIP Lounge here: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity gossip! (Yes we name names!) Steven’s nemesis! Minetta Tavern! Fashion shows! Michelin stars! Ravioli lingerie! Market price martinis! It’s all here—and you’re front row. Hear the whole episode at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Tix to London show on 10/18: https://dice.fm/event/8n6g7-celebrity-book-club-with-steven-lily-18th-oct-the-bill-murray-london-tickets?lng=en-US   Tix to Chicago show on 10/7: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5959158/celebrity-book-club-chicago-sleeping-village   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE QUEEN ISN’T DEAD, HONEY! It’s time to smoke some m*th and suck some c*ck with the reigning girlboss of all huntys, the mother of all bottoms and the jack of all slays—Queer Eye’s JVN! From studying hair ferociousness at the Aveda institute to slaying the bangs down boots in Scottsdale, becoming a full blown meth addict in West Hollywood to douching up a storm in St. Louis, getting mucho realio about HIV, gymnastics, undershags, Kelly Clarkson—did we mention bottoming?—and why Taco Bell is bae, this episode is gayer than a vajazzled Starbucks tumblr full of balls and glitter. Get your airpods on fleek henny, because it’s giving audio recording realness. And that’s on tea, sis!   Wanna buy tix to our fabulosh show in Chicago 10/7? I love that for you!  https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5959158/celebrity-book-club-chicago-sleeping-village   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simplify, bitch! Pack your Ralph Lauren duffle with only the essentials—we’re moving to the woods with OG Harvard grad, indie freelancer, noted mama’s boy, inventor of #VanLife, Tiny House Hunter and titan of American literature, Henry David Thoreau, and his cottagecore opus, “Walden.” From hating locomotives to predicting Instacart, why ottomans make you effeminate, the Joe Six Pack of the 1800’s, town gossips, mom doing your laundry, erotic hermits and listening to a goddamn loon instead of the phonograph—you’ll be homesteading in no time.   Tix to Chicago to show on 10/7: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5959158/celebrity-book-club-chicago-sleeping-village   And in the VIP Lounge out on Friday—it’s Fashion week! Steven & Lily make predictions for the all festivities. Get it here: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! Is it restaurant week? Steven reviews buzzy new Filipinx hotspot Gugu Room, Williamsburg Szechuan mainstay Birds of a Feather, and revisits Thai Diner. Meanwhile, Lily stops in at Ramona Singer’s Hamptons fave La Parmigiana. Check please!   Get it here: http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open the barn doors! We’re reclaiming wood, exposing the beams and throwin’ up shiplap with renovation sensations and the stars of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper,” Chip and Joanna Gaines’ madcap memoir “The Magnolia Story.” From just a small construction company in Waco to building a huge farm/theme park in Waco, from denim overalls to Target lines, proposing in a hallway, suburban cottagcore, and guessing Joanna’s ethnicity—this one has really good bones.   Buy tix to our Chicago show on 10/7: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5959158/celebrity-book-club-chicago-sleeping-village   Plus! In the VIP Lounge on Friday—it’s restaurant central. We review Gugu Room, Birds of a Feather, Thai Diner, and Hamptons stalwart La Parmigiana. And Lily gets yet another used blazer.   Get it here: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for a real, bona fide star! Settle in for storytime with Oscar winner, Dior model and Israeli-American ingenue Natalie Portman—and her libfem fantasia of a children’s book, “Fables.” From her wildly influential 90’s style to her anti-Netanyahu politics, the tortoise as a woman, narc lesbian wolves, gay penguin couples, pighood obesity and the color “dusk,” this story’s got one hell of a moral.   Get tix to our Chicago show on 10/7: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5959158/celebrity-book-club-chicago-sleeping-village   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge out on Friday—hear all about Steven’s Tina Brown Dinner Party, Lily’s job as a weed deliverer, lunch at Balthazar and Steven’s barely legal hack for getting a U.S. Passport in record time.   Get it here: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready for the best night’s sleep of your life? Get comfy, we’re railing lines with MyPillow founder Mike Lindell and his insane self-published memoir “From Crack Addict To CEO.” The Trump campaign surrogate and pillow infomercialist takes us on a dizzying journey—from counting cards in Mississippi to scoring crack in Vegas, Lily learning the location of Minnesota, how MyPillow came to him in a dream, hunting deer, crushing debt and finding God—this is one twisted tall tale. Hallelujah.   Get tickets to our Chicago show on 10/7: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5959158/celebrity-book-club-chicago-sleeping-village   And on Friday in the VIP Lounge—Lily attends the Lady Gaga concert and Steven throws a fabulous Tina Brown-inspired dinner party. Subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh powder, anyone? It’s all downhill from here as we carve into female (!) snowboarder Tina Basich’s deeply random 2003 memoir “Pretty Good For a Girl.” From Sacramento’s skater scene to whether the Waldorf school is for hippies (it is), Lily’s childhood skilessness, Steven’s favorite French resorts, anti-snowboarder propaganda, dating Dave Grohl, heli-jumping with the Beastie Boys, and wearing flannel PJ’s to the Playboy mansion—this is one goofy trip down the half-pipe.   Tix to our Chicago show on 10/7: https://event.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSale.do?performance_id=5959158&method=restoreToken   PLUS! In this week’s VIP Lounge—prescriptions sunglasses, a classic red sauce joint nails it, and a huge Rolo’s misfire.   To get this week’s VIP, subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lights! Camera! Scandal! Iconic downtown comedienne Ruby McCollister travels back in time with us to the halcyon days of the studio system, for infamous screen siren Barbara Payton, and her no-holds-barred memoir “I Am Not Ashamed.” From her five marriages to making $10k a week, the invention of e-girls, proto-butch theory, roach-infested apartments on Sunset and the world we leave behind, this is no cautionary tale—this is real life, baby!   Subscribe here: patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling lucky, boys? We went to Atlantic City! Strap in for our guide to the best oysters, the worst casinos, and the most delicious Italian sandwich you will ever have. Plus! Steven watches Minions alone.   To hear the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sold! We’re in escrow on Selling Sunset bombshell Christine Quinn’s extremely beachy read “How to Be a Boss B*tch” (asterisk her own). From her vague struggles with ADHD to her vague struggles with modeling, marrying into Grubhub to hanging out with the CEO of Radio Shack’s daughter, and the bloodless aesthetics of modern wealth—this is a $20 million episode built on a pile of dirt.    PLUS! Get the low down and dirty on our trip to Atlantic City—only in the VIP Lounge—coming this Friday. Subscribe here: patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eat fresh! The ladies take a bite out of famous weight-loser and known child porn addict Jared Fogle’s 12” masterpiece, “Jared, the Subway Guy: Winning Through Losing: 13 Lessons for Turning Your Life Around.” Obesity, addiction, suburbia, trauma, bullying, shame, desire, Lean Cuisine: this episode covers the whole, terrifying landscape of American tragedy—and the tragedy of the American landscape. Listener discretion advised.    PLUS! To hear an extra episode every week, subscribe to the VIP Lounge at: patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click! Hop in the darkroom with real celebrity Drew Barrymore and her fake photography “book” about heart-shaped objects, “Find It In Everything.” From blurry iphone pics to even blurrier iphone pics, why straight couples vacation in Japan, the curse of Tom’s Natural toothpaste and the joy of skywriting, it’s time to let your hair down and dance in the rain. Remember—the eyes are the camera of the soul!   And in the VIP Lounge on Friday—lesbian wedding cliffhangers, working at LinkedIn, the wane of hard seltzer and the end of restaurants.   Subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can a gay guy be president? Travel back in time to 2019, when Lily and Steven were just two podcasters in an apartment, and noted 5’9” top Pete Buttigieg had to yet to prove a homosexual was unfit for higher office. Recorded long before the fancy studio and glowing press, this relic from the vault is a stunningly preserved piece of CBC—and American—history.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grapes are words. Vineyards are publishers. And wine? Is a book! Don’t-call-him-a-sommelier Wheeler of beloved Hudson foodie destination Lil’ Deb’s Oasis trucks down to NYC with a cooler of natural wine in tow and we give each bottle the full CBC treatment. From volatile acidity to buffalo cauliflower, the feminine shape of a Burgundy, why oenophilic professionalism is a trap and what “dry” really means, we’re gettin’ corked up. Salud!   PLUS! This week’s VIP Lounge is a very special treat—an entire *real* episode from the vault,  Pete Buttigieg’s 2019 memoir “Shortest Way Home.” It’s your lucky day.   To hear the full Mayor Pete ep, join us at patreon.com/cbcthepod   Get the Lil’ Debs Cookbook here: https://www.lildebsoasis.com/book   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Print isn’t dead! Comedy icon John Early joins us for media titan Tina Brown’s breathtaking front row seat to the golden age of magazines, “The Vanity Fair Diaries.” Lunching at the Four Seasons everyday, Nancy Regan’s smokin’ hot bod, expense accounts, bisexual villains, firing your nanny, Claus von Bulow, Jewish lesbians, Princess Di, balsamic drizzle—this is the ultimate lesson in “high/low.” It’s all in the mix!    And in the VIP Lounge (out Friday), we’ve got more high/low—Steven gets martinis at The Grill and stops by Carnegie Hall, while Lily’s improv student gets scammed by a gigolo.    To hear it all, join us at patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saddle up, bitch! Our other Best Friend, country impresario Sam Buck, rolls through for a full-on album review of country star Miranda Lambert’s latest, “Palomino.” From Nashville to Nawlins and Marfa to Mississippi, marrying a hot cop to the “gay brother-ification of country”, we leave no Stetson unturned.   Spoiler alert: we talked too much! This week’s VIP Lounge (out Friday) is everything we couldn’t fit in the main ep. To hear it all, join us at patreon.com/cbcthepod   Also— it’s your last chance to get tickets to our live show this Friday in NYC. The book is very good. Do it: https://www.axs.com/events/435092/celebrity-book-club-tickets?skin=mhow   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's VIP Lounge —Steven attends an It Girl party with Julia Fox, the power of Bud Light Next, a review of Dimes Square institution Cervos, and Lily parties in Old Baku.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod.   Tickets to our live show on June 24th in NYC here: https://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/shows/detail/435092-celebrity-book-club  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put on a coat and tails, darling—it’s opening night! We’re singing the praises of infamous Metropolitan Opera manager Sir Rudolf Bing and his salacious 1972 tell-all “5000 Nights at the Opera.” From Marias Callas’s shocking diva requests to snooze-worthy Eisnehower, New York’s gossip clowns, getting murdered on stage, inventing Google Calendar and how to find a good mezzo soprano in Nazi Germany, it’s a good thing you have season tickets!    And, coming Friday in the VIP Lounge—Steven attends an It Girl party with Julia Fox, the power of Bud Light Next, a review of Dimes Square institution Cervos, and Lily parties in Old Baku.   Subscribe here: patreon.com/cbcthepod   Tickets to our live show on June 24th in NYC here: https://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/shows/detail/435092-celebrity-book-club   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burritos, anyone? Place your order now, we’re grabbing a power lunch with former Chipotle CEO Monty Moran and his business bible “Love is Free, Gauc is Extra.” From Chipotle’s origins in a Denver gay’s condo to shedding a single tear in a Denver parking garage, heathered tees, undercover boss, salmon on tap, inspirational tea houses and our own journey to truth—this is one e.coli outbreak you’ll be savoring all day.    In this week’s VIP Lounge (out Friday)— Eckhaus Latta designer Mike Eckhaus dishes fashion, gossip, sex, wine, big shoes, small shorts, American Apparel, Dolce & Gabbana and so much more. Join the VIP Lounge at patreon.com/cbcthepod   PLUS! Tickets to our NYC live show here: 06.24.2022 Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn https://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/shows/detail/435092-celebrity-book-club   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s your lucky day! We’re unlocking a full VIP Lounge episode (originally aired on 5/20/22) so you can see how the other half lives. Subscribe now and not only get access to Part 2 of our Tour Diary (aired last week), but you’ll also get today’s fresh VIP episode— along with a full extra VIP episode every single week! It’s a truly wild amount of content. Sign up for the VIP Lounge at: patreon.com/cbcthepod   PLUS! Tickets to our NYC live show are on sale now: 06.24.2022 Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn https://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/shows/detail/435092-celebrity-book-club   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lock her up! Former Christian and current comedian Erin Markey joins us to discuss our dear President Trump’s final press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and her gorgeous diary “For Such a Time as This: My Faith Journey through the White House and Beyond.” From the Macarena to the YMCA, pumpkin pasta on Air Force One to tweeting at Domino’s, this one’s a blond bombshell with a side of Jesus. Prayers up!   And—in this week’s VIP Lounge (out on Friday), Erin Markey joins us for more celesbian gossip, UTI’s, buttplay and hosting a sex party (for money). To get an extra episode every week, plus ad-free podcasts, sign up for the VIP Lounge at: patreon.com/cbcthepod   PLUS! Tickets to our NYC live show here: 06.24.2022 Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn https://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/shows/detail/435092-celebrity-book-club   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There she is! From the heart of The Castro, we dive into lesbian love warrior Glennon Doyle (wife of soccer player Abby Wambach) and her obscene TED Talk “Untamed.” From charcoal tees to California Pizza Kitchen, eye contact during sex, Alicia Keys’ dressing room, and watching Naked & Afraid as an empath — it’s all here.   And—in this week’s VIP Lounge (out on Friday), Steven gets catfished in San Francisco, a German couple gets amorous in Panama, and Lily’s emotional trip to Alcatraz. To get an extra episode every week, plus ad-free podcasts, sign up for the VIP Lounge at: patreon.com/cbcthepod   PLUS! Tickets to our NYC live show here: 06.24.2022 Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn https://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/shows/detail/435092-celebrity-book-club   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unplug the flat iron—your limo is here! We’re traveling to the early 2000’s with iconic homosexual and red carpet legend, Steven Cojocaru, and his star-filled diary “Confessions of a Glamour Boy.” From Montreal to Hollywood, Ruby Foo’s bar mitzvahs to Roberto Cavalli blazers, and Steven’s own journey with hair straightening—you’re definitely on the list.   And—in this week’s VIP Lounge (out on Friday) the gals dish about their West Coast tour! You’ll learn about San Fran architecture, overpriced crab, martini kerfuffles and Lily’s briefcase of gum. To get an extra episode every week, sign up for the VIP Lounge at patreon.com/cbcthepod   PLUS! Tickets to our NYC live show here: 06.24.2022 Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn https://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/shows/detail/435092-celebrity-book-club   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B-12 shots anyone? At their sold out show in Los Angeles, the gals sip woman-owned vodka and swim in the warm bathwater that is rom-com queen Kate Hudson’s diet/lifestyle book “Pretty Happy: The Healthy Way to Love Your Body.” From journaling to almonds, green juice to dumb b*tch juice—this is your path to inner peace. Best friend and country music sensation Sam Buck Rosen joins to reveal a shocking Kate Hudson story. Get moving, kaphas!   And—in this week’s VIP Lounge (out on Friday!) the iconic Jacqueline Novak of POOG is here to talk masculine hotel rooms, the power of lighting, and the void that is the Container Store. To get an extra episode of CBC every week, sign up for the VIP Lounge at patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a family affair! Lily’s mom Roz gets loosey goosey with us and ranks Lily’s girlfriends, sheds light on dolls, pet crows, the Met, sword swallowers, and reveals who she is on the L Word. Fire your therapist, this session’s on us.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stop the presses! Lily’s mom is in the studio. We repeat. Lily’s mom is in the studio. CBC matriarch and LGBTQ ally Dr. Rosalind Kearney, aka Roz, joins us for fellow East Village dame, Patti Smith, and her memoir “Just Kids.” From day old grilled cheese to roach filled apartments, Robert Mapplethorpe’s gay panic to doing CBT on a horse, and why Lily was not allowed to listen to LL Cool J—this is an historic punk rock crossover. See you in Tompkins Square Park.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod.   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahoy Chicas! All aboard the S.S. Random as we dive into Bravo star Captain Lee’s memoir - Running Against the Tide: True Tales from the Stud of the Sea. From avoiding the Coast Guard to vomiting on a riverboat casino, flirty deckhands to frozen Mahi Mahi – this will be the cruise of a lifetime.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dye your hair and kiss your brother! The bad boys of menswear podcasting, aka Jimmy and Larry of Throwing Fits, are in the studio for global superstar Billie Eilish and her hastily assembled photo album, “By — ”. From vintage streetwear to tampons, Suicide Girls to Dodge Chargers, crabs to Tourette’s, and all the tits you can handle, this one is pure Coachella vibes. Make sure to load your wristband.   Tickets to our West Coast live show here: 04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! Welcome to the spankin’ new VIP Lounge—we’re kicking off with famous television star John Wilson of “HBO’s How To With John Wilson.” We talk happy endings, soft asses, Queer Exchange, showering at Blink, Ridgewood businesses, voice acting in video games, organized coin burglary, self love, gay porn and so much more. Subscribe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foxy lady! Grab a gun, ditch your pimp, throw on some vinyl and light up a Winston 100, we’re kicking back with the coolest chick at The Planet—Pam Grier—and her memoir “​​Foxy: My Life In Three Acts.” From blaxploitation to the L Word, horseback riding with Fellini to the pleasures of squab, vaginal rejuvenation, converting to Islam, and gorgeous Milwaukee sunsets, this is one badass motherfucker. Saddle up.   PLUS! The VIP Lounge is now moving to…Fridays! See you this weekend, club kids. xoxo   Tickets to our West Coast live show here: 04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary Cole Escola joins us for sassy ranch chef/mommy blogger Ree “The Pioneer Woman” Drummond and her riveting memoir “Frontier Follies.” Fire up the gas grill as we talk homeschooling, vertigo on your honeymoon, the redhead threshold for childbirth pain, kidnapping paranoia, piling into a massive SUV with 2 other couples, gala etiquette and all the spinach artichoke dip you can handle.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge—Cole Escola sticks around for some scalding Hollywood tea about [redacted], who has lipo, facelifts, timeshares and true love. This one is a must.   Subscribe to the VIP Lounge here: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Tickets to our West Coast live show here:   04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayfair whomst? Get out the fabric swatches—we’re painting Chicago red with Oprah’s favorite interior design gay, Nate Berkus, and his glossy memoir/coffee table book “The Things That Matter.” From combing flea markets to the tragic loss of his boyfriend in the 2004 tsunami, organic popcorn, white guilt, foamcore presentations, and why every French teacher has an asymmetrical bob—this is a journey to the very beating heart of homosexuality.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge—comedian Youngmi Mayer of the podcast “Feeling Asian” spills scalding hot tea on the NYC food scene, sex as a single mom and what’s in her bag!    Subscribe to the VIP Lounge here: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Tickets to our West Coast live show here:   04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco  https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who let the dogs out? The gals are off the leash for rapper and Yonkers native DMX’s 2003 memoir “E.A.R.L. - The Autobiography of DMX.” From starting fires at boarding school to catching butterflies in a mason jar, raising loyal pit bulls to the Buttigiegification of Yonkers—this one’s a tender journey.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge— Lily dishes all the dirt from her first podcast summit. Lanyards on!   Subscribe to the VIP Lounge here: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Tickets to our West Coast live shows here:   04.28.2022 The Virgil - Los Angeles  https://link.dice.fm/R2018e819e5e   04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco  https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quill up, bitches! We’re churning butter with everyone’s favorite Founding Daddy, zine aficionado and OG hustlepreneur—Benjamin Franklin—and his dishy diary “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.” From chasing strumpets to stacking shillings, inventing stoves to getting gout, why Quakers suck and paper money rocks, this is one revolutionary ride. Ale not included.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge—Steven & Lily’s R-rated guide to Nantucket Island!   Subscribe to the VIP Lounge here: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Tickets to our West Coast live shows here:   04.28.2022 The Virgil - Los Angeles  https://link.dice.fm/R2018e819e5e   04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco  https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s turtle time! Pour yourself some pinot grigio as we dive into NYC Real Housewife Ramona Singer’s frenetic 2015 memoir “Life on the Ramona Coaster.” From her business reselling liquidated apparel to her husband’s business selling Catholic tchotchkes, her linguistic (dis)abilities and why only children are weird—this is a great way to support women!   PLUS—Dan Allegretto joins the VIP Lounge to talk more RHONY, Bravo as prestige TV, and drops his famous skincare routine. Lather up, girls.   Subscribe to the VIP Lounge here: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Tickets to our West Coast live shows here:   04.28.2022 The Virgil - Los Angeles  https://link.dice.fm/R2018e819e5e   04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco  https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hook ‘em! Steven & Lily deliver a flawless 80 minutes at their first ever live show—that’s right, the one you read about in the New York Times—diving into Matthew McConaughey’s masc fantasia “Greenlights.” From bongos to topping, Australia to the Amazon, and even a post-book kitchen design game of “Guess That Island,” this one’s a hero’s journey. Full episode is for VIP Lounge members only—join for $5/month (affordable boots) at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod.   Subscribe to the VIP Lounge here: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Tickets to our West Coast live shows here:   04.28.2022 The Virgil - Los Angeles  https://link.dice.fm/R2018e819e5e   04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco  https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s get this bread. Iconic millennial finance influencer Haley Sacks—aka Mrs. Dow Jones—joins us to talk iconic boomer finance influencer Suze Orman, and her bestseller “The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke.” Get out your bank statements as we go deep on being poor, hiding money, IRA’s, ROTH’s, Lily’s Kohl’s Credit Cards—and how to date someone broker than you.   Plus! In the VIP Lounge—Mrs. Dow Jones sticks around as we reveal Steven’s stock portfolio secrets, Lily’s credit score and the trouble with Venmo.   Follow Haley for more fab financial tips! Be Your Own Trust Fund Insta | YT | TikTok     TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR LA & SF LIVE SHOWS! 04.28.2022 The Virgil - Los Angeles  https://link.dice.fm/R2018e819e5e 04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco  https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665     Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ring, ring! It’s the inaugural Club Kid Loveline, just in time for Valentine’s Day. We answer all your burning questions— do lesbians hook up? Should you fist your boyfriend? Coke or Ketamine? Hinge, Tinder, squirting, birding, high beds, low ponytails, club kids trying to fuck other club kids—and a very special call for Steven.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge—we improvise an entire sex diary, imagining a week in the life of a New York City straight woman. Get a towel.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your package is out for delivery! The gals get cozy with noted letter-writer Ted Kaczynski, aka The Unabomber, and his infamous 1995 manifesto “Industrial Society and Its Future.” From his sexual anxieties (was he trans? yes) to being trad as a hobby, getting fired for writing naughty limericks to his savage read on stamp collectors—we go postal with the original incel.   PLUS! In the VIP Lounge—Lily’s new Ritalin addiction, Steven cooks a disappointing Alison Roman recipe, and a review of buzzy new Brooklyn resto “Cozy Royale.”    Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re in escrow, baby. Ditch the books as we return to our recurring Segment Boots series—the “How Does She Live?” Edition. Steven & Lily quiz each other on the interior design preferences of celebrities past and present, from Genghis Kahn to Jemima Kirke—no fact checking required.    PLUS! Eric Schwartau (Steven’s partner from the hit column Talk Hole) joins the VIP Lounge to talk House Hunters, having sex in front of your pets, and Che Diaz.    Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nevertheless, she podcasted! Our badass feminists cozy up to everyone’s favorite professor, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Harvard), and her 2021 children’s propaganda booklet “Pinky Promises.” From Lily’s dad saving Hilary Clinton’s life (seriously boots) to why Cambridge moms love oriental rugs, decoy Baileys and RBG doll mania—this is a huge victory for the American middle class.   PLUS! In a very special political VIP Lounge—Steven goes to a strip club in Tampa on election night, Cambridge’s alcoholic former mayor, and Jen Psaki’s wedding announcement.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hut, hut, hike! Steven & Lily sneak into the locker room with TV actress/marriage therapist/friend of Steven’s cousin Rosa Blasi and her outrageous 2011 memoir “Jock Itch: The Misadventures of a Retired Jersey Chaser,” which is literally about her being horny for professional athletes. From her scientific dick size metaphors (baseball bat, old croissant), to her iconic list of the best locations to meet football players, skiing in Big Bear with her gays to playing a stripper with eczema, this is a salacious hail mary pass right to the endzone. Touchdown, ladies!   Plus! In the VIP Lounge—Netflix’s new bisexual Christmas-themed dating show, Lily’s lonely lesbian chilldhod sports career, and Steven gets a truly harrowing massage in Mexico.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And just like that…it’s 2022! Lily returns from Nashville with COVID—and wild tales of natural wine conveyer belts, Miranda Lambert’s cantina and a bisexual mom Uber driver. Meanwhile in Mexico City, Steven attends a queer dinner fiesta, trawls for vintage Versace and enthusiastically embraces the role of DJ Booth Bitch.    Then— you definitely don’t wanna miss the VIP Lounge on this one—Steven drops El Chapo tea, gets caught by club security with *******, and does a live virtual unboxing of Lily’s present to him from Kristin Cavallari’s store, Uncommon James. Calienté!   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get on your knees, ladies! Toxic gay Twitter frenemy Ben Mora joins our favorite Massholes for the world’s biggest celebrity—God—and his 1300 B.C. bestseller, The Bible. From everyone on the pod having COVID (God’s work) to which Bible characters are non-binary, Nazareth’s circumcision obsession, Noah’s red carpet, Lily and Ben’s Unitarian Universalist pasts and why God is a JAP—this is a journey of biblical proportions. Amen, brother.   Plus! In the VIP Lounge—Christmas gift guides, the SATC reboot, and Alison Roman’s merch.   Find Ben's offensive commentary on Twitter @ben_awareness, his shitposting on Instagram @benmoraa, buy his merch @number1funnyshirt, and listen to his podcast @seekinggderangementss    Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharpen your knives, assholes! The nasty gals of podcasting finally take on the original bad boy of cuisine, Anthony Bourdain, and his 2000 gamechanger “Kitchen Confidential.” From banging customers in the walk-in to why you shouldn’t order fish on Sunday, Lily’s dark secrets from working at Dimes to why soup is gay, this is the creme de la creme of culinary reporting. Don’t you dare fuck with my mise-en-place.   Plus, in the VIP Lounge—Lily gets a cold sore, Morgan Wallen’s expensive concert tickets, and the peculiar shame of having a doorman.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you even smoke, bro? Pack your most artisanal bong as Steven & Lily are joined by their BFF and noted Jewish suburbanite Daniel Fisher (aka DJ Physical Therapy) to discuss stoner icon Seth Rogen’s 2021 memoir “Yearbook.” From Bar Mitzvah money to forgetting someone’s Canadian, Seth’s Obama obsession to step-sister porn, this one’s a very hazy walk down memory lane. Pass that dutch!   In this week's VIP Lounge — which you can hear a preview of at the end of this episode — the gals chop up the Mayor Pete documentary, and analyze a bevy of common first names with astonishing accuracy.   Subscribe to our Patreon and get exclusive access to the VIP Lounge: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Follow us for more fun! Instagram: @cbcthepod Twitter: @cbcthepod   Please, please give us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Steven and Lily dip their toes into the art world with Peggy Guggenheim's memoir, "Out Of This Century: Confessions Of An Art Addict."   Subscribe to our Patreon and receive exclusive access to Secret Segments & more!  https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Club Kids! We're taking the week off but we'll be back next week with a brand new episode and secret segment! Enjoy the holiday!   Subscribe to our Patreon and receive exclusive access to Secret Segments & more!  https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PURCHASE CBC LIVE! TICKETS TODAY @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrity-book-club-w-steven-lily-live-tickets-187855870967   Subscribe to our Patreon and receive exclusive access to Secret Segments & more!  https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paging Freud! We dive deep with the original queen of daddy issues, Meghan McCain, and her wildly defensive memoir "Bad Republican." CBC lore: This is the only episode Lily and Steven listened to on audiobook together.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the gals get spooky with the actress and queen of horror, Elvira and her 2021 memoir, "Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark."  Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gals mix it up this week with global superstar Ricky Martin's 2013 children's book, Santiago the Dreamer in Land Among the Stars.    Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gals prepare for Lily's surgery by reading the most lesbian book possible: Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and known Hillary supporter Abby Wambach's 2016 memoir, "Forward." Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Drugs & Sex - and a guest! Steven & Lily are joined by the brilliant and hilarious downtown icon Lauren Servideo, to discuss rocker Anthony Kiedis's rowdy 2005 memoir, “Scar Tissue.” From Anthony's endless drug-fueled escapades to meeting the Dalai Lama, to sleeping with the same chicks as his dad, and many, many bi chicks, this one's a real trip. Follow Lauren Servideo:  Instagram: @servideo   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts  Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey divas! Grab yourself some from champagne & Chipotle and settle in as Steven and Lily dive into dynamo actress and producer Vivica A. Fox's 2018 memoir, "'Every Day I'm Hustling." From tips on how to find an ideal man to girl-bossing with pharma reps at women's biz conferences, and even introducing sushi to Queen Latifa, this book (and podcast!) will make you want to change your life!    Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's officially Christian Girl Autumn season Club Kids! The gals literally dig into reality TV villain and Nashville transplant girl boss Kristin Cavallari's 2020 cookbook, “True Comfort.” So grab an oat milk latte and saddled up to the nearest high top to enjoy the ASMR stylings of Steven and Lily slurping up a variety of Kristin's powdered dishes and pumpkin muffins. Don't blame us if you lose your appetite!  Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuberculosis, anyone? Fire up the History channel as the gals dive into the lengthy memoirs of our nation's 18th president, Civil War general and OG horse girl—Ulysses S. Grant. From ribald tavernkeeps on the Ohio river to the excessive formality of 19th century warfare, to why San Francisco gold miners were the original freelancers, we're leaving it all on the whiskey-soaked battlefield. Muskets not included. Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To close out Fashion Week and Met Gala coverage, Steven and Lily revisit the fan favorite Segment Boots Series for "What Does She Wear?" and discuss the sartorial choices of Covid-19 superstar Tony Fauci, fellow Monica impersonator Beanie Feldstein, serial killer Jack The Ripper, indie guy that wears Bulls stuff Jonah Hill, and many more!  Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gals recap their summer adventures and reveal all the juicy details from their time away from the mics. From the American lesbian's Rhode Island motel bed bugs and merch purchases, to the study abroad gay guy's consensual black eye in Marseille, this one is a must listen! Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing Compares to this episode! Steven and Lily drift in and out of Irish accents as they discuss Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor's 2021 memoir, “Rememberings.” From her troubled childhood to the SNL cancellation scoop, her ability to see into people's interiors and insane religious journey, you'll be a guaranteed enemy of the pod if you skip this one!  Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts  Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back ladies! This week we’re traveling back in CBC history to a very special episode: the first ever recording of the podcast with the most B-list actress on the planet, Teri Hatcher and her 2006 memoir, “Burnt Toast: And Other Philosophies of Life.” From Teri’s insane cross country road trip post divorce to spiraling over her Christmas goose, you won’t want to miss this defining text of the Steven and Lily universe!   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StraightioLab is an intellectual podcast where smart comedians George Civeris and Sam Taggart unpack the rich, multi-colored tapestry of straight culture. In this episode, Mitra Jouhari joins the boys to dive into Victoria's Secret and ask, can alternative comedians perform at a fashion show?  Can a baby be anti-intellectual? And finally, what words are IN and what words are OUT for 2021? The answers may surprise you...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab a Slimfast and settle into a big denim couch because this episode is a real rollercoaster! Steven and Lily dive into comedian and talk show icon Rosie O'Donnell's 2002 mystery memoir "Find Me." From her days as the 90s queen of daytime to opening up her very own adoption agency, to the very strange late night phone calls with strangers - this ends up being a nutty tale of mistaken identities that may or may not exist.    Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cue poetry snaps! The gals get back to basics with Alaskan icon and singer songwriter Jewel's 1998 poetry memoir, "A Night Without Armor."   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ring ring! The gals answer your burning hot voicemails for the second time in Celebrity Book Club history.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ring ring! The gals answer your burning hot voicemails for the first time in Celebrity Book Club history.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Move over books - it’s foodie week! In the very first edition of the Segment Boots Series, the gals discuss the eating habits of Guy Fieri, Joan Didion, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more!    Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your sunglasses! The gals are headed to the Grammy's after-party! Steven & Lily cake toss their way into DJ, producer, label head, and fashion designer Steve Aoki's 2019 memoir, "Blue: The Color of Noise." From his Christian hardcore and Pickle Patch roots to the genesis of the cake tossing, to literally just talking about the color blue, you won't want to get stuck at the club door for this one!   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your salt shakers! Steven and Lily saddle up to the bar with award-winning restauranteur Danny Meyer's 2006 memoir slash modern day service industry bible, "Setting The Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business." From his very own Enlightened Hospitality tips, his disordered childhood eating habits to meeting your lover while working in a restaurant, this one's a full course meal. Don't be late to your reservation.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gals cuddle up with the funniest woman in America and notable toxic lesbian, Ellen DeGeneres’s 2015 design coffee table book “Home.” From design tips to an addiction to Jean Prouve furniture and even keeping Portia locked up in the art barn - you’d be a fool to miss this one! Have your checkbooks ready!   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Actress and host of the sizzling Red Scare podcast Dasha Nekrasova joins us for PR ice queen Kelly Cutrone’s 2010 memoir “If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You.” From the halcyon days of Steve Madden’s New York, to charming the pants off iPad door girls, and finding God in a live/work space, this one’s a very public affair. Are you on the list?   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is beauty, really? The gals are joined by fellow comedian, wellness maven & host of the groundbreaking POOG podcast, Jacqueline Novak, to discuss Hollywood siren Elizabeth Taylor’s outrageous 1987 memoir-cum-diet book “Elizabeth Takes Off.” From snacking on scooped salmon in grapefruit peel bowls as a senator’s wife, to downing chocolate martinis in Marfa, and her shockingly simple recipes for tomato dip and BBQ squab, join us for a journey through time, weight, sex and solidarity with our fellow woman. Click!   Follow Jacqueline: IG: @jacnov or @goykshow   For tickets to Jacqueline's show and touring announcements, visit GetOnYourKneesShow.com and sign up for the mailing list.    GET ON YOUR KNEES is a high-brow show about blow jobs. Novak spins her material on the femininity of the penis and the stoicism of the vulva into an unexpectedly philosophical show that’s part feminist outcry, part coming-of-age tale of triumph. Ira Glass calls it a “nearly Talmudic dissection of a subject. Really funny and just really like nothing else.”   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favorite best friends Steven and Lily dive into yet another Canadian twin book: brothers Drew & Jonathan Scott’s 2017 memoir, “It Takes Two: Our Story.” From their early odd jobs of selling hangers and rape alarms, to Jonathan’s obsession with handbags and buying Scottish Swords - you’d be a fool to miss this open house!   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Order in the court! Our nascent legal eagles approach the bench for OJ’s lawyer himself, Johnnie Cochran, and his 1996 memoir, “Journey to Justice.” Uncover if Lily and Steven think OJ really did it, contaminate evidence with Bill Cosby, and strap on your gloves for a tour of Cochran’s decadent supper club—this jury is definitely hung.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drugs! Sex! Political intrigue! Finding crack in Nashville! Steven & Lily are joined by infamous writer and NYC socialite, Cat Marnell, to discuss Hunter Biden’s dramatic 2021 memoir, “Beautiful Things.” From Hunter’s drug-fueled visions of owls in the desert, to sleeping with his dead brother’s widow, and Senate sauna tales with Daddy Biden, this one’s a real trip. Crush up some ******* and give the secret service the night off.   Follow Cat Marnell:  Twitter: @Cat_Marnell Instagram: @cat_marnell Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catmarnell   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBC RAW is coming to you live from the Bushwick-Ridgewood Amphitheater, where tonight's main event is an every [gender redacted] for themself battle between Steven "The Cock Johnson" Phillips-Horst, Lily "Babyface" Marotta, Bobby "The Who" Finger, and Lindsey "Guys' Girl" Weber. This fearsome foursome will be entering the squared circle to discuss WWE Superstars and twin sisters Brie & Nikki Bella’s 2020 memoir “Incomparable. From the twins' early years drop-kicking San Diego Hooters customers to hitting the finisher on landlocked sushi in Scottsdale, AZ ...and even the shocking revelation of a Greater Boston alliance... tonight is a must-see show!   Follow Who? Weekly here!   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the 17th Annual Dental Buses for Tibet Gala! Tonight we honor the life of our dear founder, actress, and Nobel Peace prize winner, Sharon Stone, as we celebrate her 2021 memoir “The Beauty of Living Twice.” From rollerblading into a Woody Allen casting call to African pizza parties, and our intrepid hosts’ unflinching 9/11 memories, this evening will be impossible to forget. Have your checkbooks ready.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You would look amazing in a floral button-down! Steven & Lily binge Queer Eye reboot host and fashion designer Tan France’s 2019 memoir “Naturally Tan.” From Tan’s toxic business relationships with Mormon Laurens in Salt Lake City to his retail job body count, and Steven & Lily’s formative teenage run-in with Carson Kressley at a Nantucket AIDS gala, we can guarantee Netflix won’t be asking “Are You Still Watching?”   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, sharks! Have you ever been listening to a podcast, and thought to yourself “why isn’t this about a horny real estate mogul?” Well, worry no more—because now there’s Celebrity Book Club: The Barbara Corcoran Episode. We’ve always loved celebrity memoirs, and after watching 12 seasons of Shark Tank, we hatched this crazy idea to read its sexiest host’s 2003 memoir “If You Don't Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons on Your Pigtails: And Other Lessons I Learned from My Mom.” From serving small-chested coffee at a New Jersey diner, to taking Manhattan by storm in the Golden Age of lavender pantsuits, Barbara’s story is one we can all relate to. That’s why we’re asking for 1 hour of your time for 7% of our existing podcast catalogue. So sharks—who wants to join the club, and press play on this episode?   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyes  Email: celebbookclubpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spirit is present. Steven and Lily cross over to the other side with Italian-American icon Theresa Caputo, aka the Long Island Medium, and her 2014 memoir, “There More To Life Than This.” From tripping on MSG to Theresa’s accidental indictment of neoliberalism, communing with the departed at a mid-tier pizza chain to Steven & Lily’s emotional encounters with their own dead loved ones, this is one *reading* you can’t miss. Bring tissues.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s go girls! Steven & Lily hitch a ride to Nashville for country crossover icon Shania Twain’s 2011 tome “From This Moment On.” From an abusive childhood in rural Canada to her career as a lumberjill, Lily’s sister’s horse girl herstory and Shania’s spooky second act as the matron of a Nespresso-backed Swiss chateau—this one *will* impress you much. Boots not included.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How big is your deck? Our resident copywriters present their scintillating PowerPoint on cocky British advertising tycoon David Ogilvy’s 1963 classic “Confessions of an Advertising Man.” From the Herbal Essences commercial that took Lily’s virginity to Steven spilling the tea on working for [redacted], and the best 7UP® activation money can buy—we’re drinking all the korporate koolaid. And remember, sex sells!   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin go bragh! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the girls crack open former Boston Celtics baller Kevin Garnett’s hot-off-the-presses 2021 dictionary-as-memoir “KG: A to Z: An Uncensored Encyclopedia of Life, Basketball, and Everything in Between.” From Uncut Gems to selvedge hems, Kobe steak to Kobe Bryant, this is a shamrock shake you don’t wanna miss—so raise a pint of Guinness and put your game face on.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh, Canada! Our intrepid duo venture North of the border for Calgary-born indie lesbian twin rockers Tegan and Sara Quin’s 2019 memoir “High School.” From MTV to thrifting, Lily’s first kiss to Steven’s first blowjob, and the Blue Man Group-to-homosexuality pipeline—get ready for a deeply vulnerable journey of sex, sleepovers, and Sapphic rock. BYO maple syrup.    Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a seat, class. Steven and Lily continue their independent research project into straight culture with Aziz Ansari’s 2015 college paper/Tinder user manual “Modern Romance: An Investigation.” From taco trucks to Star Wars socks to Steven masturbating with a Keith Haring-branded fleshlight, get ready to swipe right until your thumbs bleed. Pencils down!   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you there God? It’s me, Celebrity Book Club. Steven & Lily say a prayer for non-secular songstress Jessica Simpson’s 2020 memoir “Open Book.” From her scandalous letters with Johnny Knoxville to launching a billion-dollar fashion merchandising empire, there’s a lot of Kohl’s licensed baggage to unpack here—including Lily’s fiery love/hate relationship with John Mayer. See you at the altar.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab a towel, honey! The pod gets steamy this week when Steven and Lily dive into Demi Moore’s 2019 memoir “Inside Out.” They cover every dripping wet detail from Demi and her wacky mom picking up guys in West Hollywood to her gritty New Mexico childhood and inventing the concept of a cougar by dating Ashton Kutcher. Skip the sauna this week because all you need is this episode!    Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh, honey! Steven and Lily get in a bawdy time machine with actress Jenifer Lewis’s 2017 memoir, “The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir.” From her humble beginnings skipping school with “Fat Jackie the town prostitute,” to banging bartenders on tour with Better Midler and her iconic dick rating system—this one’s a steamy cabaret. Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you guys okay to sit at the bar? This week, Steven and Lily sink their teeth into noted kitchen tyrant and Momofuku founder David Chang’s 2020 memoir, “Eat A Peach.” This one’s a 12-course tasting menu: from Chang claiming he invented the East Village, to his childhood golf prodigy past, and even Lily’s iconic first NYC job selling Christmas trees in Soho with Russian men. Apologies, our reservation system is currently down.    Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Starbucks, honey! Steven and Lily enter the dark depths of Chasten Buttigieg’s 2020 cursed family newsletter masquerading as a memoir, “I Have Something To Tell You.” They ponder everything from the closeted behavior of Chasten putting a Bush bumper sticker on his car to his relentlessly boring 4-H tales and teacher applications. If you were once a green apron warrior slinging Venti triple pump mochas in the Midwest, go ahead and skip this book, but don’t skip this podcast! Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts  Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buckle up, bitch! This episode’s got it all: sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, fashion—and more sex. Steven and Lily revisit iconic supermodel Janice Dickinson’s 2002 memoir, “No Lifeguard On Duty.” From Janice’s incomparable body count to her carjacking a ferrari, and our duo’s favorite America’s Next Top Model takedowns, you’d be a fool to miss this one.   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven and Lily kick off Celebrity Book Club with rowdy tennis superstar Andre Agassi’s 2009 memoir, “Open.” From his surprising drug use to Las Vegas interior design, courting Brooke Shields via fax to doing your best work hungover—our intrepid BFFs leave it all on the court. Game on!   Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts    Follow Steven & Lily:  Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePod Instagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the wild world of celebrity memoirs—where the fonts are big, the gossip is cheap, and the wine flows like water. In each episode, best friends and comedians Steven Phillips-Horst & Lily Marotta dissect and devour diaries from every end of the celebrity spectrum—from politicians to poets, rock stars to realtors.Rate Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily 5-stars on Apple Podcasts Follow Steven & Lily: Twitter: @gossipbabies @lilyblueyez @CBCthePodInstagram: @buddha_ph @lilyblueeyes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.