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Ep 109 – Meghan Markle's Holiday Special: Our Questions and Reactions
This week, Sadaf and Sarah discuss Love, Meghan: A Holiday Celebration. They dissect the delicious guests - from a charming Tom Colicchio to a camera-shy Naomi Osaka. They also dish on Meghan's taste in snacks, give some side-eye regarding her notions of "self-care," and gush over her fabulous wardrobe. Join the co-hosts as they covet Meghan's glamorous life and her Nancy Meyers-style kitchen.
Ep 108 – Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard: Inside Hollywood’s Most Overshared Marriage
This week, we dive into the saga of Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, the Hollywood couple who went from beloved and relatable to the internet’s favourite example of chronic oversharing. We trace their early careers — her star turns in Veronica Mars, Frozen, and The Good Place, and his evolution from actor to podcasting "self-help" personality — before unpacking how their marriage slowly became a full-blown brand. From publicized fights to parenting confessions, to the viral “we don’t bathe our kids” moment, to the steady creep of their relationship into #spon content, we explore how transparency shifted into TMI and why people now find them insufferable. Ultimately, we examine what their arc reveals about the rise and fall of the “relatable celebrity,” and why the internet’s love for a couple can curdle just as fast as it formed. Juicy.
Ep 107 – Hot Off The Press: Is Ariana Planning Her Grande Finale?
In this week's Hot off the Press, Sadaf and Sarah discuss Ariane Grande's plans to stop touring in the near future. Is the popstar otherwise known as Galinda really ready to give up her rock and roll lifestyle? The co-hosts also complain about how Jeff Bezos is poised to sponsor/ruin their beloved Met Gala. And of course, they do a check-in on Kim Kardashian, discussing whether she will ever achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer - and if she even needs to do so for the sake of her career. Join them for all the juicy details!
Ep 106 – How Anne Hathaway Got Labelled a ‘Try-Hard,’ with Alex Sujong Laughlin
This week, 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.) Join us!
Ep 105 – Hot Off The Press: Jonathan Bailey is the Sexiest Man Alive, woo!
On this week's episode, we dive into the joy, the delight, the lust in Jonathan Bailey being crowned People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, making him the first gay man to ever be granted the tawdry title. Next up, we question if Jennifer Aniston's new relationship is a little too kooky or perfectly Hollywood, and we discuss Tyra Banks' new venture into hot ice cream. Yes, you read that right. To discover what in god's name hot ice cream even is, give us a listen!
This week, we delve into the life and career of one Lily Allen, exploring her difficult upbringing (including a dysfunctional family and dropping out of high school), quick rise to fame, her habit of putting her foot in her mouth...all the way to her resurgence, sobriety journey, and her divorce from Stranger Things actor David Harbour, which has led to her masterful new album West End Girl. We highlight the complexities of celebrity culture (particularly on women, natch) and the importance of personal growth and recovery. It's a whole lot, but it's juicy!
Ep 103 – Hot Off The Press: Virginia Giuffre vs. Jeffrey Epstein
On this week's episode, we hit pause very briefly on celeb news to talk the Toronto Blue Jays' success, and then dip back into our usual, with a discussion on the controversies surrounding the Hadid family's Lyme disease, commoner Kevin Federline's memoir about Britney Spears, and Virginia Giuffre's posthumously published memoir, which reveals her experiences with sex trafficking. Warning on that last topic: we will be discussing sexual assault very briefly; if that isn't for you, feel free to fast-forward or skip this episode!
Ep 102 – Meghan Markle vs. The Crown: A Royal Reckoning
This week, we discuss the life of Meghan Markle, exploring her journey from a Hollywood actress all the way to the Duchess of Sussex. We touch on her early life, career struggles, rise to fame on the show Suits, and the intense media scrutiny she faced after marrying Prince Harry. This includes her friendships, particularly with Jessica Mulroney, and the impact of race and class in the media's portrayal of her. Buckle in.
Ep 101 – Hot Off The Press: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce - what really happened?
On this week's episode, we delve into the recent divorce of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, what led to their shocking split, and the challenges of maintaining relationships in the limelight. We also touch on on Justin Bieber's recent struggles and the complexities of fame, love, and personal growth in Hollywood - especially when parents are or aren't involved.
Ep 100 – Diddy's downfall and what his trial says about Hollywood
This week, we delve into the complex and troubling legacy of Sean Combs, a.k.a. Diddy. We explore his rise to fame, the numerous allegations of abuse against him, and the recent high-profile lawsuit filed by Cassie Ventura (a true hero). Through a detailed examination of Diddy's relationships, the trial, and the (lack of) reactions from the industry, we highlight the ongoing issues of accountability and the impact of celebrity culture on victims of abuse. It's a tough one and, warning, we do touch on sexual abuse, so please be warned and skip this episode if it isn't for you!
Celebrity gossip is fun, but it can also be educational. The Reheat takes the biggest pop culture stories of yester-year and re-examines them through the lens of today. With wit, research, and tons of intersectional feminist critiques, hosts Sadaf Ahsan and Sarah Sahagian will blow your mind with their analysis of all the vintage celebrity scandals you remember, and some you don't. From revisiting Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's divorce to The House of Gucci Murders, and a restorative reading of The Kardashians, Sadaf and Sarah will challenge your pop culture worldview! Basically, The Reheat is what would happen if a Gender Studies Class and your favourite gossip blog had a baby...