Today
We All Deserve Better Than Gavin Newsom (with Emma Vigeland and Kat Blaque)
Gavin Newsom, the California governor who’s been seemingly anointed to the throne of the Democratic Party, thinks Democrats should be more “culturally normal.” He thinks we should spend less time talking about pronouns. He won’t tax billionaires, and he’s had approximately four d ... Show More
1h 41m
Oct 2024
Behind the Scenes with Dr. Abby: Celebrity Relationships, Loyalty, and Reputation in the Spotlight
<p><b>Behind the Scenes with Dr. Abby: Celebrity Relationships, Loyalty, and Reputation in the Spotlight</b></p><p>This week’s <em>PR Breakdown Live</em> episode on Patreon takes a deep dive into celebrity relationships, loyalty, and the challenges of managing public perception. ... Show More
14m 3s
Jul 2023
We’re No Longer Keeping Up with Kardashian Propaganda
This week we talk… Our fight last week, Why we’re really not trying to keep up with the Kardashians anymore, BettyBooze backlash, and The OC’s Heather vs. Taylor drama. Enjoy! — Want more? Watch my Amateur Cooking with Beba on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamiissuesthepod Fo ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2024
Growing Up In Hollywood With Karina Bagoumian
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2309517/open_sms">Send us a message!</a></p><p>As we hit the milestone of our 10th episode, we're popping the champagne with our good friend Karina! Karina, becomes part of our podcast family, blendi ... Show More
1h 46m
Jun 2025
Vicky Pattison - ‘You don't become old and wise if you haven't been young and daft’
Vicky Pattison was 22 when her life changed and she was cast in reality TV show Geordie Shore. She was on the show for nine seasons between 2011 and 2014, during which time the cameras followed her falling in love, becoming engaged, then breaking up.
Now 37, Pattison has rarely ... Show More
55m 32s
May 2024
the difference between celebrities and influencers
Ben dives deep into the nuanced distinction between celebrities and influencers, especially in the wake of the 2024 Met Gala. Reflecting on Hollywood's evolving landscape, Ben explores how the industry is increasingly divided between these two realms, with very few influencers su ... Show More
33m 38s
Nov 2024
I Weigh - Revisiting Politics on a Local Level with Erin Gibson
<p>Comedian, podcast queen, and author Erin Gibson joins Jameela this week from a familiar time, before midterms 2022 and their conversation touches on issues still affecting us in 2024: reproductive rights and freedoms, the way the media's fear mongering affects everyone, what t ... Show More
1h 4m
H-O-T-T-O-G-O, Chappell Roan is someone we do not actually know. But what do we do with the (very real) feelings and relationships we form with the people on our screens? Today, Eliza of Binchtopia and I discuss fame — global fame and niche micro “fame” — to understand where we parasocially flew off the rails, and what the future of celebrity might look like ... Show More
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>You can listen to the full episode "Sex, Desire, and the Neoliberal Subject" by subscribing to our Patreon here: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/upstreampodcast">https://www.patreon.com/upstreampodcast</a></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>A ... Show More