The Reheat

We're talking about our favourite television series of all time this week, Mad Men! One of the greatest television dramas of all time, you might not know Mad Men also gave us good gossip. From salacious rumours about who impregnated January Jones to Jon Hamm's high-profile breakup with filmmakerJennifer Westfeldt, we explore all the Mad Men-related scandals you may have forgotten. And of course, we talk about the allegations Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner created a toxic workplace and sexually harassed Kater Gordon.

The weather is heating up, and so is the celebrity gossip! Once again, we're dissecting Blake Lively's ongoing legal saga. We also present The Reheat's signature plan to revive Blake Lively's career. Of course, we'll also address Pete Davidson's separation from the mother of his daughter, model/actress Elsie Hewitt. Is Pete Davidson addicted to love? We're convinced he might be! And finally, we'll talk about the drama surrounding the upcoming season of White Lotus - did you know Ms. Helena Bonham Carter was ousted from the show? Join us for a gossip session of the highest calibre!

This week, we’re diving into the life and career of Justin Bieber: the YouTube discovery that changed pop forever, the rise of Bieber Fever, the teen idol machine that made him one of the biggest stars in the world, and the very public growing pains that followed. From My World and Never Say Never to Believe, Purpose, the Selena Gomez years, tabloid chaos, Hillsong, arrests, reinvention, Hailey Baldwin-turned-Bieber, health struggles and his complicated relationship with fame, we unpack how Justin became both a generational pop phenomenon and a cautionary tale about what happens when a child star has to grow up in front of everyone. It's a lot, but it may change your view. Join us!

This week, as The Devil Wears Prada 2 reigns in theatres, revisit a recent episode from our archives! In this episode, we take on one of our favourites: Anne Hathaway, and with a very special guest: Alex Sujong Laughlin, the co-creator of Normal Gossip and host of pod Try Hard! Speaking of, that's what this episode is all about: how Anne went from America’s Princess™ to “try-hard” punching bag to the girlfriend of an all-time scammer and, finally, a beloved icon. It's a singular trajectory, and one we dig deep into. (Really, this is personal for these three former theatre kids.)

We decided to speed-read Lena Dunham's new memoir and tell our listeners all about it. Our verdict? The gossip in Famesick is juicier than a ripe peach, so we're examining every delicious detail. Does Lena believe her ex Jack Antonoff had an affair with Lorde? What was Adam Driver like on the set of Girls (Spoiler: pretty sketchy), and why did she stop working with writing partner Jenni Conner? Don't bother pouring yourself a cup of tea while listening to this episode, because Famesick is full of it! It's also a gorgeously written text that reminds us of humour and insight that first brought Lena into the spotlight. This might be one of the most millennial books ever written...

This week, we’re exploring more reality TV drama, as Sadaf explains what is happening with Summer House's latest scandal to a perplexed Sarah. Later, we theorize on Amanda and West's motivations for confessing to their affair, and we also dissect how Ciara is moving forward in the wake of what some are referring to as "Scamanda." Whether you watch Summer House (like Sadaf) or constantly confuse it with Jersey Shore (like Sarah), this discussion is mandatory listening for anyone who wants to understand the Zeitgeist...

This week, we’re diving into the MOST DRAMATIC TV FRANCHISE EVER! That's right, it's an episode on Bachelor Nation. From The Bachelor and Bachelorette to spinoffs like Bachelor in Paradise, we discuss the reasons why this franchise is plagued by scandal. We also ask whether the producers actually invite it (it seems likely the answer is yes). After all, these are the people who cast Taylor Frankie Paul despite knowing about her 2023 brush with the law. From Kaitlyn Bristowe hooking up with Nick Viall before Fantasy Suites to the show's tendency to cast people who turn out to be predators, this episode dissects the dirty details of Bachelor Nation's most scandalous moments. We also offer our perspective on why so many self-identified feminists (including Allison Williams) love the show - and whether or not we should...

In this week's Hot Off The Press, we unpack the internet’s fixation on Lindy West’s new memoir and the intense backlash to her revelations about polyamory, marriage, and power dynamics, along with the viral fallout, including a shocking email. We also break down the abrupt cancellation of Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season after a resurfaced video reignited concerns about reality TV vetting and accountability, and end on a lighter (but no less obsessive) note with Leighton Meester teasing a possible return of Blair Waldorf — and what a millennial reboot of Gossip Girl could actually look like.

This week, we’re diving into the complicated and tragic relationship that captivated the world. We trace how JFK Jr., a political heir turned media darling, met Carolyn, the cool, private Calvin Klein publicist who never wanted the spotlight she inherited. Their romance moved quickly, their wedding was secretive, and their marriage — as we explore — was far more strained than the public imagined. We get into the pressures: the paparazzi, the rumours of infidelity, and the growing distance between them. And then, of course, the night that changed everything: the 1999 plane crash that killed them both, and stunned the world. Plus, we break down the renewed fascination with the couple, from fashion TikTok’s obsession to the controversy surrounding Ryan Murphy’s latest TV portrayal, and why the Kennedy family isn’t thrilled. Grab your wine!

In this week's Hot Off The Press, we go deep on some important pop culture questions, including why do the writers of Love Story hate Daryl Hannah? Anyone who has watched the buzzy FX series knows their team seems to have a vendetta against her, and even Daryl herself is talking about this egregious treatment in The New York Times. We also discuss happier news, like how Tom Holland and Zendaya probably pulled off a secret wedding, and Sterling K. Brown took Dax Shepard to task on his podcast! If you're as obsessed with Paradise as we are, you'll also love our - very detailed - discussion of the hit drama's second season, including one of the sexiest television scenes of all time!