Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez

Celebrity Memoirs, Pop Culture, and Books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens read less

Our Editor's Take

Glamorous Trash with Chelsea Devantez is an exploration of everything the host finds fascinating. Hilarious discussions revolve around everyone from Caitlyn Jenner to Michelle Obama. The enthusiasm of host Chelsea Devantez and her guests is both insightful and infectious. The podcast title was Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez when it debuted in 2020. It focused on celebrity memoirs. Rebranding in September 2023 led to the popular show's current title. The podcast's key themes are pop culture, Hollywood drama, and comedy.

Emmy nominee Chelsea has been making people laugh for years. She was the head writer for The Problem With Jon Stewart. Her other credits include The Opposition with Jordan Klepper and Not Dead Yet. She also wrote, starred, and directed Basic, a SXSW short feature. As the creator and host of the Glamorous Trash podcast, she continues to make people laugh. The show is easy to listen to and relatable, even though it's about celebrities. The host's vivacity and charm make it a fun and easy listen.

Glamorous Trash is a popular podcast among pop culture fans. Fun guests combine with interesting topics that range from heartfelt to hilarious. The show feels like best friends catching up and recapping books they love. Conversations revolve around the reviewed books, trending entertainment topics, and more.

Guests on the podcast are an exciting mix of actors, reality TV stars and comics. These include Ashley Nicole Black, Janie Haddad Tompkins, and Chris DeRosa. Alongside Chelsea, they discuss memoirs by various people in the "Book Club" episodes. They explore biographies by Brooke Shields, Dionne Warwick, and Jessica Simpson. Books by Demi Moore, Mariah Carey, and Jennifer Lopez also feature.

Chelsea and guests discuss pop culture topics in the "Glamorous Trash Talk" episodes. These topics range from reviewing Greta Gerwig's Barbie to Taylor Swift's success. Bonus episodes of the podcast include live audience shows. Several new episodes of Glamorous Trash with Chelsea Devantez are available weekly.

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Episodes

Behind The Bangs: How to Pitch a Memoir (with Kyle Ridley)
3d ago
Behind The Bangs: How to Pitch a Memoir (with Kyle Ridley)
Join Chelsea Devantez and Emmy award-winning producer Kyle Ridley (Good Day DC) for a practical guide to pitching your memoir. This episode unpacks everything from crafting an engaging outline to finding the right agent and editor who can champion your work. Chelsea opens up about her journey and shares critical steps and common pitfalls in memoir publishing, including “having a platform.” This is a must-listen for anyone ready to tell (and sell) their story. We’re going on tour in June! Tour info here! Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Listen to our How to Edit a Memoir episode Listen to Behind the Scenes of Chelsea’s Memoir Listen to our Betty Gilpin episode with Kyle Everyone’s A Sellout Now (article referenced in the episode) Where to find our Guest: Kyle Ridley 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: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Margaret Cho’s Memoir I’m The One That I Want (with Joy Osmanski)
1w ago
Margaret Cho’s Memoir I’m The One That I Want (with Joy Osmanski)
Join Chelsea and guest Joy Osmanski as they dive into the poignant and candid memoir of comedy icon Margaret Cho. Learn how Margaret uses comedy to survive her childhood, and later Hollywood, when she becomes the first Korean-American to be the lead of a 1994 sitcom that was based on her own life. (Hollywood quickly ruined that of course.) Margaret discusses everything from dating Quentin Tarantino to internalized sexism and racism to the good Karen in her life, and “Fat as a feminist issue.” If you or anyone you know is struggling, there's help available at Crisis Text Line by texting the word HOME to 741-741, or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.  Show Notes: Listen to our episode with Margaret Cho Anastasia Zadeik’s “The Other Side of Nothing” (Book Chelsea references) Shoes Video Text Message Break Up Video -- Liam Kyle Sullivan (aka "Shoes" guy) Book tour info here! Where to find our Guest: Joy Osmanski Website Instagram Play Joy mentions: The Ally Free Event: The Power of Solidarity: Art and Organizing on Israel-Palestine  Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order *** For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon! Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. 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: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond the Memoir: Interpreting Britney Spears’ Instagram
Apr 5 2024
Beyond the Memoir: Interpreting Britney Spears’ Instagram
In a follow-up to our deep dive into Britney Spears' memoir, Chelsea and Sarah Fraser delve into the pop legend's current chapter after gaining her autonomy and releasing her groundbreaking memoir. Chelsea and Sarah dissect the pop star's recent Instagram posts, and discuss the impact of trauma, expressing your voice, and the power of a lil heart emoji over the cooch. Show Notes: Current Britney discussion starts at 18:59 Britney Spears’ The Woman in Me episode Britney talks to chickens Sarah’s interview with Drake Bell Where to find our Guest: Sarah Fraser Sarah’s Instagram The Sarah Fraser Show Podcast TikTok X (Twitter) Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order *** For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon! Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. 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: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vanessa Williams’ Memoir  - You Have No Idea (with Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett)
Apr 2 2024
Vanessa Williams’ Memoir - You Have No Idea (with Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett)
Chelsea and guests, Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett, examine Vanessa Williams and her mother’s joint memoir “You Have No Idea: A Famous Daughter, Her No-nonsense Mother, and How They Survived Pageants, Hollywood, Love, Loss (and Each Other).” From Vanessa being forced to resign as Miss America to finding happiness in Hollywood, we delve into how the Williams women navigated fame with resilience, grace… and an ongoing revenge list. Show Notes: In Retrospect's Vanessa Williams episode Our Pamela Anderson episode In Retrospect's Pamela Anderson's episode Vanessa William's "Save the Best for Last" music video Vanessa William's "Colors of the Wind" music video  Where to find our Guest: Susie and Jessica  In Retrospect Podcast Susie’s Instagram Jessica’s Instagram Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order *** For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon! Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. 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: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Behind The Bangs: How to Edit a Memoir
Mar 26 2024
Behind The Bangs: How to Edit a Memoir
*Patron-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Chelsea sits down with Grace Towery, her book editor from Hanover Square Press, to peel back the layers of the book publishing process. From the initial pitches to the intricate editing phases and finally, to publication, Chelsea and Grace share personal stories, challenges, and triumphs in the journey to publish Chelsea's memoir: I Shouldn't Be Telling You This. This episode offers a glimpse into the publishing world's creative dynamics and offers insights for aspiring writers and readers alike. And if you want to chat more about writing, join the Patreon community, where Chelsea will be dropping more episodes featuring behind-the-scenes info on writing and publishing.  Show Notes: Behind the scenes of Chelsea's memoir episode  Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Where to find our guest: Grace Towery X(Twitter) If you have an exciting book project in the works, have your agent reach out to her! *** For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon! Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. 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: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, and Unpacking Country Music History (With Sam Sanders)
Mar 22 2024
Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, and Unpacking Country Music History (With Sam Sanders)
Grab your hat and saddle up! Before the release of Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter," Chelsea and Sam Sanders (co-host of the Vibe Check podcast) talk about the times Beyoncé has come closest to memoir-level vulnerability. They share insights on the history of country music, make a few predictions about songs they'd love to hear on the album, and discuss its potential impact on culture. Plus, they have a few thoughts on J.Lo’s documentary to boot!  Show Notes: Glamorous Trash: Will Taylor Swift, Beyonce and “Barbie” Change Everything?? Glamorous Trash: J.Lo’s “This Is Me… Now” Decoded Vibe Check hosts discuss Beyonce’s New Singles Into It with Sam Sanders: Country Music’s Race Problem Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs “Fast Car” Grammy’s Performance Beyonce - “Texas Hold ‘Em” Beyonce - “16 Carriages” Beyonce and The Chicks perform “Daddy Lessons” at the 2016 CMAs Sugarland covers “Irreplaceable” Chelsea guests on Sam's Into It podcast to talk celeb memoirs Time Stamps (04:09) J.Lo’s documentary (09:35) Beyonce’s art is her memoir (15:59) Sam shares Country music history  (18:21) Beyonce’s path to topping the Country charts (20:40) Country music becoming the most popular genre? (21:38) Chelsea and Sam’s personal connections to Country music (24:19) Beyonce’s potential cultural impact with "Cowboy Carter" (26:26) Sam explains “16 Carriages” and the connection to chain gang music (28:09) “Cowboy Carter” predictions and hopes (32:35) Country fashion having a moment? (34:00) Art and activism Where to find our guest: Sam Sanders Vibe Check Instagram X (Twitter) Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order *** For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon! Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. 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: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices