The Reheat

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!

On this week's episode, we dive into the new Panera ad featuring a few beloved Gilmore Girls stars, all the controversy surrounding Sarah Ferguson's apology to Jeffrey Epstein (yes, you read that right) and, finally, we get a little emosh about the recent Dawson's Creek reunion. Get sappy with us.

This week, we delve into the tumultuous life of actor Charlie Sheen, son of icon Martin, exploring his rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and the impact on his tumultuous romantic relationships. We touch on his public meltdowns, the revelation of his HIV status, and the role of family and friends in his journey towards sobriety. More than anything, we ask, how did he keep getting second, third, fourth chances?

We're BACK for Season 3! 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...

Kate Middleton's story is anything but common. The descendant of coal miners and subsistence farmers, today she's known as The Duchess of Cambridge and will one day be queen. In this week's rerun, we discuss the Middleton Family's meteoric rise to wealth and power and dissect the classism they faced in the British media. We also talk Will and Kate's surprisingly messy love story and, of course, Kate's alleged feud with Meghan Markle.

On this week's episode, we get into the latest celebrity news, including the Toronto International Film Festival, the cultural phenomenon of Amazon Prime's The Summer I Turned Pretty and its impact on millennial audiences, Bruce Willis's health and the complexities of caregiving, and, finally, the controversy surrounding The Cutting Room Floor podcast and hiring practices in the fashion industry. Phew, it's a big one!

In the words of Sarah Sahagian, "I mean, she wears The Row to court when she's being sued. She tells people to buy $15,000 vibrators. It's not a good look, right?" Mmhmm. This week, we delve into the often polarizing journey of Gwyneth Paltrow. From her early days as the daughter of Hollywood royalty to her Oscar-winning turn in Shakespeare in Love, she quickly rose to the top of the film industry in the 1990s. But her career took unexpected turns—stepping away from acting at the height of her fame, embracing motherhood, and reinventing herself as the founder of the uber controversial lifestyle brand Goop. Grab your jade eggs and exploding vagina candles and join us!

On this week's episode, we discuss the latest celebrity news, including the return of a few beloved characters in upcoming films, Taylor Swift's new album announcement, and the implications of Amanda Knox's new Hulu series. We also reflect on the tragic death of Matthew Perry and the broader issues of addiction in Hollywood, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in the face of struggle. Get into it with us.

On this week's episode, we examine, finally, thee Lindsay Lohan and how she went from Disney’s brightest child star in The Parent Trap and teen queen of Mean Girls to the ultimate tabloid obsession of the 2000s, before making an unexpected comeback with Netflix rom-coms, marriage, and motherhood. We trace her meteoric rise, her chaotic fall marked by arrests, rehab, and relentless paparazzi attention, and the infamous pop-culture moments that defined her (from the “holy trinity” nights out with Britney and Paris to her relationship with Samantha Ronson). We also discuss what her story reveals about early celebrity culture, how young women’s struggles were turned into punchlines, and why nostalgia has finally given Lindsay a redemption arc.

In this week's Hot Off The Press, we gush over Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s unexpected romance, speculate on the bizarre Justin Trudeau–Katy Perry dating rumours, and unpack the end of Ben and Jessica Mulroney’s 16-year marriage — revisiting the fallout from Jessica’s public feud with Toronto influencer Sasha Exeter. It's a very Canadian episode, so buckle in.