Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily

Crouching Pillow, Hidden Fridge! This week we kneel and pray to the interior design power couple Syd and Shea McGee as we discuss their marital memoir, "Make Life Beautiful." No teaching of John is left untouched while we talk about falling in love at BYU, their hit Netflix show "Dream Home Makeover," marrying a gay guy, the anti-dining-room revolution, Cat Power, inventing “the drop zone,” Shea’s bracelet business, and deciding Mormonism is actually the most indie religion of them all. Our two-year mission is completed!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024

Hear all about our European follies in this action-packed new VIP Lounge—from Olivia Rodrigo live in Barcelona to a furious run-in with Andorran border patrol, masc lesbian PJ sets, grizzly sex, and so much more. Subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

Pass that duchess! California resident Meghan Markle has finally penned a children's book called "The Bench." Join us on a journey from Toronto to Buckingham Palace to Tyler Perry's pool house as we uncover the not-so-subtle messaging in the abdicated Duchess' fatherhood fantasia, talk about her still-launching jam/wine/yoga/salt brand American Riviera Orchard, oxford commas, supporting your ballerina son, the incredible dialogue of "Suits," her defunct lifestyle blog, and the most strained bench metaphor in herstory. God Bless America.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2024

Giddy up, cowgirls! Time travel with us to the 1870s as we read famously problematic wife Elizabeth Bacon Custer’s book "Boots and Saddles." This historical ho spent her whole life writing books defending husband General Custer’s legacy…obsessed much?! We try to cover it all and talk about plover sandwiches, the Sioux tribe, beautiful fabrics, wartime pranks, rewriting history, making love in saloons, getting drunk on lamp oil, our boy Ulysses S. Grant, horse death, and generally being a freaking guy's girl.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2024

Happy Pride, awesome humans! This week we celebrate queer actor (better known as the pan/poly star of the TV show "Younger") and activist Nico Tortorella and their book "The Space Between." We discuss setting boundaries, painting with c*m, threesomes with Zoe Kravitz, bottoming, white dreads, making saddle bags, sticking a spoon up your a**, toxic breakup emails, the heyday of the CW, and MORE because, just like polyamory, podcasting is a never-ending conversation.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

Mix up a Brandy Alexander and sink into your living room as we discuss yacht rock king Michael McDonald's memoir, “What a Fool Believes.” We dive into the prolific sexy baritone's tome and discuss The Doobie Brothers, going from punchline to legend, eating Taco Bell in the 70s, piano lessons, running "snow" for chicks, discovering hummus on tour, and why indie guys love Steely Dan so much. Plus, we ponder how we would've gotten out of the Nam draft. Take this episode to the streets, baby!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2024

Get in loser, let's start a business! We are finally discussing Bethenny Frankel’s entrepreneurial Bible, “Business is Personal.” The self-proclaimed “only woman to retire from RHONY” takes us on a journey as only she can through the highs and lows of her career from the birth of Skinnygirl™ to doing the walk of shame through Trump Tower. She talks swimsuit lines gone wrong, negotiating with Andy Cohen, nannying for Paris Hilton, girls named Zoe, and admiring Kathy Ireland’s sock/insurance business model. Plus, stay tuned for stock tips from our very own Bethenny (aka Steven)! CW: We do a taste test of a Skinnygirl™ salad dressing. You’ve been warned! Buy your tickets for tonights live show HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024

Calling all country lunatics! This week we have fellow best friend and host of KFM Radio, Sam Buck, on to talk about badass woke mama, Maren Morris, and her children’s book, "Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure." We talk about the animal kingdom, how Maren wrote a children’s book just so she could make some non-binary characters, basil, how ladybugs F*%K, Brittany Aldean, and leaving "country music.” Plus, Sam explains Maren's fallout with Kacey Musgraves, and we ask the question: how do you really know when the bones are good? Our live show is next week, chicas! BUY TICKETS HERE Listen to Sam’s KFM Country Radio Show HERE and stream his music HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2024

Don't you wanna join the club... of Club Kids? This week we discuss a fallen Red Sox pitcher, sailing girls vs biking girls, Zuni Café in San Francisco, Place Des Fetes in NYC, and the latest Bennifer gossip. Hear it all at patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

Maaaaaaaaa, where’s my hair gel??? This week the hilarious Italian American princess Edy Modica joins us to talk about Mafia Donna, Victoria Gotti, and her book "This Family of Mine: What It Was Like Growing Up Gotti." We get a pot of sauce simmering and discuss Victoria’s best-selling political thrillers, cutting your husband with a fork, why John Gotti can’t dance, her grandparents' sex life, losing $17k in Vegas, money laundering, Edy’s Dad attending a Gotti function, veal cutlets, paying off waste management, Il Cantinori, and of course the best places to murder someone. Ciao Bella! Buy TICKETS for our live show or you'll be sleeping with the fishes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2024

What if I told you Hollywood isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? This week we read award-winning actress Constance Wu’s memoir “Making a Scene” and it’s, dare we say, pretty random. We discuss her time as a struggling actress, sex in Union Square, canceling a “Fresh Off the Boat” producer (and co-star backlash), owning a bunny, Mormon-owned coffee shops, not really talking about “Crazy Rich Asians,” theater kid drama, Michelle Yeoh dictating texts to her iPad, and Constance’s many, many ex-boyfriends. Buy tickets to our NYC live show at Bowery Ballroom on 6/5 HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2024

Driver, drop me at Bergdorf Goodman! Come roam the halls of the famed department store with us as we discuss their fabulous in-house stylist Betty Halbreich and her memoir, “I’ll Drink To That.” (Most CBC title ever, btw). We trace her path from Chicago to Chanel and talk about hanging at the Copacabana, why Geoffrey Beene walked so Isaac Mizrahi could run, palazzo pants, teaching President Carter how to hold a gown, mediocre Japanese food, Pat Field, the patriarchy of the sleeve, and most importantly when to stop stuffing your closet with fox fur. Darling, you absolutely must come to our NYC live show on 6/5. BUY HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2024

On this week's VIP Lounge, we talk Utica dive bars, the new Luca Guadagnino film Challengers, and Sophia Bush coming out as queer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2024

Hell yeah, brother! This week we bodyslam our way through bleached blond wrestling icon Hulk Hogan's memoir "Hollywood Hulk Hogan." We hop in the ring and discuss WWE fandom culture, eating 25 eggs a day, Vince McMahon, his sex tape and Gawker lawsuit, homoeroticism, inventing wrestling merch, Mr. T’s insecurities, and of course his French chalet-inspired greater Tampa mansion. HULKAMANIA FOREVER! Come see our live podcast match in NYC 6/5: TICKETSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2024

MOTHER ALERT ! It’s Gypsy Rose Blanchard week, and we are unpacking her recently published eBook "Released: Conversations On The Eve of Freedom with Melissa Moore." With empathy and humor she discusses her Munchausen Mama, Wicca, bottoming for butches in prison, true crime adaptation ethics, why she loves her now ex-husband Ryan, and ultimately her hopes and dreams for the rest of her life. To quote Ms. Blanchard, “This is Gypsy’s Version.” Buy tickets to our NYC live show at Bowery Ballroom on 6/5 HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2024

Who's that knocking at the door?! It's John Early and Theda Hammel! The Tinseltown rockstars stop by to discuss gooning, facial architecture, Jesse Tyler Ferguson's sweatshirt size, and yes, their new film. To hear the whole thing: http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2024

Join us at the Red Table! This week we finally unpack actress, mother, and metalhead Jada Pinkett Smith's tome, "Worthy." We attempt to process everything from her formative years on the Baltimore streets with Tupac to her middle-aged Ayahuasca journey, and everything in between. We discuss Will Smith, open marriages, alopecia, Scientology, the slap, her film "Set It Off," racism at Ozzfest, and her close friendship with Cesar Millan. PLUS, we discuss the question on everyone’s mind: is Jada gay? Buy tickets to our NYC live show at Bowery Ballroom on 6/5 HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2024

God Save the Queen! This week we DIVE into British Olympian Tom Daley’s book, "Coming Up for Air: What I Learned from Sport, Fame and Fatherhood." We cover his path from casual curry Thursdays and the Olympics to marrying the screenwriter of the film "Milk." We go deep into our personal aquatic experiences, the dangers of flash photography, and why you need to get married in a castle. ALSO, gays who collect children's clothing: creepy or no? Buy tickets to our NYC live show at Bowery Ballroom on 6/5 HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2024

Oh Diego, won’t you paint me like one of your communist laborers? This week we stretch the canvas of our mind and dig into extremely famous artist/activist/revolutionary Diego Rivera’s book, "My Art, My Life: An Autobiography." We talk about his on/off relash with Frida, sketching Stalin in a cafe, controversial murals, shit talking with Picasso, and making battle plans at age 9. We also ask the ultimate question: would everyone in Bushwick be happier with a part-time factory job?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2024

Our literary streak continues! Emmeline Clein, author of the new book "Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger And Harm," joins us to discuss eating disorders, the cautionary tale of Marissa Cooper, LA vs NYC, Ozempic, Trimspa, Ancient Greek vomitoriums and Victorian hysteria. To hear the entire episode, sub at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024

MEME THIS, B*TCH! Pour yourself a glass of White Girl Rosé as we discuss OG Meme Lord Josh Ostrovsky (aka The Fat Jew) and his memoir, "Money Pizza Respect." We go balls-deep into this freaking epic book and cover splooging on Russian strippers, why making fun of Tampa is for hacks, Nintendo Power Gloves, the evolution of male friendship, top buns, pre-Trump era comedy, and how he literally invented being an influencer. We also pose the question: where is he???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2024

Oh, behave! Please welcome to the podcast stage Dame Judi Dench and her book "And Furthermore." Britain’s most beloved actress regaled us with tales of every single goddamn play in which she’s performed, her friendship with Harvey Weinstein, Shakespeare, wet kilts, her love of champagne, her feud on the set of "Tomorrow Never Dies," and staying loyal to British designers. Then we ponder the age-old question, "What’s harder to do: DRAMA or COMEDY"?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2024

A little taste of today's VIP Lounge, where we review a ton of restaurants, attend Drita's "Mob Wife Aesthetic Dinner," then dive into the new Kate Middleton theories. To hear the whole uncensored version, go to http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2024

WE FINALLY WATCHED VANDERPUMP RULES! This week we go Julie & Julia mode with Bravo heroine Ariana Madix’s latest book, "Single AF: Drinks for Bad B*tches." We drink our way through this masterpiece and discuss every part of #Scandoval, edible glitter, men who wear dusters, Fireball shots, why all "Vanderpump" women are WWE coded, penis flutes, and the name Scheana. And yes, we are wasted by the end. Whose side are you on??? Cheers, B*itch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2024

Fancy a cuppa? This week we broke form and read a novel by historian/actress Millie Bobby Brown called “Nineteen Steps.” This crazy Brit really said, I need to do a fictional retelling of my Nan’s experience during The Blitz. We discuss dating Air Force hotties, dwelling disparities, watching "Stranger Things" on DVD, if "Pick-me" girls existed in the 40s, writing a book via WhatsApp, not asking Jon Bon Jovi to sing at your wedding, and all things WWII! PS: If you’re not hiring an Australian woman to write a book based on your Grandma’s dating life, are you really living life?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2024

Who is Amy Schneider and what is her book, "In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life"? We cover the trans icon’s journey to becoming the highest-earning woman champion in Jeopardy history, her improv marriage, tarot, AirBnB addiction, trivia bar culture, and hand jobs. PLUS, an insane Tracy Chapman story. I'll take poly queerdos for $200, Alex!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2024

We go deep on Emily Gould's NY Mag essay about her brush with divorce, mental hospital stay, and gluten free egg sandwiches. Plus—J. Lo's insane new film. Hear it all at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2024

Lace up your ill-fitting hiking boots because we are discussing one of the most popular memoirs of the 21st century, Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Our fellow iHeartPodcast traveler and Wild super fan George Civeris joins us on our journey to discuss massive backpacks, meeting guys on the trail, heroin, REI return policies, Reese Witherspoon vs Kathryn Hahn, and how often one might pleasure themselves in a tent. Happy Trails! PS: You can hear more from George on his podcast StraightioLab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2024

I'll have what she's having! Club Kids from all across the Kinsey spectrum called into our second-ever LOVELINE. On this episode, we debate whether a horny mom should fulfill her sapphic desires, how to soft launch a lover, IG flirting tips, turning straight men gay by accident, toxic lesbian painters, ball hair, and where to F in rural Vermont. We also tackle the most popular question of them all -- how do I meet Mr. Right, right now? Thank you to all the brave Romeo and Juliets for calling in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2024

TGIF! Lily's plane catches on fire. Kate Hudson's new music career. Steven devises three new cocktails and shares the exclusive recipes. To hear this episode UNCENSORED (and get an ad-free main episode every Wednesday)— subscribe at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2024

Court is in session! All rise for the honorable Judge Judy Sheindlin and her book Beauty Fades, Dumb is Forever: The Making of a Happy Woman. Your honor, I would like to call Steven and Lily to the stand to discuss the following: Judge Judy’s first marriage, breast implants, her lovemaking style, toilet seat politics, salary negotiations with men, her on-and-off relish with the honorable Judge Jerry, and what it’s like to be the highest paid person on daytime TV. We also dare to ask the question on everyone’s mind: what does a judge actually do? Court adjourned!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2024

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 girl boss and shop our store: cbcthepod.bigcartel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2023

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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2023