Ira, Kara, and Rae (filling in for Louis) dive into the controversy surrounding Lil Nas X’s removal from Billboard’s Hot Country Songs charts, Chris Rock’s Jussie Smollett jokes and Omari Hardwick’s behavior at the NAACP Image Awards, George Clooney’s boycott of the Brunei Investment Agency, and Nipsey Hussle conspiracy theories. Plus, Damon Young joins to t ... Show More
Nov 19
Pluribus & Celebs We're Thankful For w/ Thomasin McKenzie, Guy Branum, & Rheeqrheeq Chainey
<p>This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey are back to talk about Wicked fever, Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV+ series Pluribus, and the celebrities we're thankful for. Thomasin McKenzie also sits down with Louis to discuss her new film, Fackham Hall.</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe t ... Show More
1h 22m
Nov 12
Frankenstein, Lux, & Grammy Nominations with Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher
<p>This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedy writers Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher to discuss Ryan Murphy's new Kim Kardashian-led series All's Fair, the Grammy nominations, Rosalia's new album Lux, and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe to Keep It on ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 5
Bugonia & HBO's I Love LA with Kyle Buchanan
<p>This week, Louis Virtel is joined by New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan to discuss Bugonia, Rachel Sennott's new series I Love LA, Hollywood streaks that need to come to an end, the viral AI Friends clip, and Jonathan Bailey's Sexiest Man Alive cover.</p><p> </p><p> ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2024
Justin Timberlake Apologizes to 'Absolutely Nobody,' Leaving Britney & Janet Fans Upset
Justin Timberlake is taking back his previously expressed regrets, exclaiming during a recent performance that he apologize to "nobody." Nicki Minaj is continuing her rant about Meg Thee Stallion, suggesting that the "Hiss" MC was vying for a Rihanna moment with her GMA interview ... Show More
20m 46s
Mar 2021
Lil Nas X is Going to Hell
On this episode of ICYMI, Slate’s new podcast about internet culture, hosts Rachelle Hampton and Madison Malone Kircher get lewd. (Sorry, Mrs. Hampton.) First, they read some erotica about the big, unstuck boat. Then, they explain why Lil Nas X’s supposedly shocking turn—strippin ... Show More
21m 42s
Mar 2024
Beyoncé and country’s Black roots
When Beyoncé took the stage at the 2016 Country Music Awards, alongside the Chicks, the racist backlash was immediate.
Eight years later, she alluded to that experience when she announced her new album, Cowboy Carter.
In recent years, we’ve seen some pushback against the genre’ ... Show More
23m 35s