PART TWO: Olivia Nuzzi's memoir: American Canto (with Becca Platsky)

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez

Arts, Books, Society & Culture

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2025

⏱️ 99 minutes

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In the grand finale of this two-part series, Chelsea welcomes back Becca Platsky (Corporate Gossip) to break down Olivia Nuzzi's dizzying memoir "American Canto." Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears, Holly Madison, and Jerry Garcia??? Oh my! From conservative deadheads to Trump’s hidden talent to big, hot, sexy, tall older brothers, we hope you’re ready for the harvest (sorry). A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including references to suicide and sexual assault. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Olivia Nuzzi Memoir Episode Part 1 Chelsea and Becca’s Research Doc Cheryl Hines Memoir Episode Olivia Nuzzi’s “Jailbait” song Ryan Lizza’s First Substack Post Ryan Lizza’s Second Substack Post Ryan Lizza’s Third Substack Post Ryan Lizza’s Fourth Substack Post Ryan Lizza’s Fifth Substack Post Keith Olbermann’s Tweet about Olivia Olivia Nuzzi’s article on Trump from 2018 Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love (New York Times) House in Habit’s posts on Olivia Nuzzi (Reddit) Anne Helen Petersen's Substack mentioning Olivia Nuzzi Where to find our guest Becca Platsky: Corporate Gossip Podcast Tik Tok Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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