Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily

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! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.” Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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???Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"?Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 includedSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Britney, bitch! This episode can't be overprotected any longer—we slammed Miss Britney Jean Spears' first and only memoir, "The Woman In Me," in less than 48 hours to bring you an explosive, two-part episode—spanning two hours of podding, 274 pages, and 41 years of Louisiana pop royalty. From her court-ordered lithium regimen to smoking Virginia Slims, Justin Timberlake's blaccent to their harrowing abortion—this is, quite simply, our Super Bowl. Plus, Brit's toxic father, her bitchy sister, everyone being jealous of her fame, and Michelle Williams' insanely Southern delivery. Gimme more!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween! We're talking the "Taylor Swift: Eras Tour" movie, plus a robust Queer Exchange: Western Mass dive. Then, we imagine a horror version of an AJLT episode. Hear it all at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we dive into Melrose Place alum, Depends model, and RHOBH star Lisa Rinna’s groundbreaking lifestyle book "Rinnavation: Get Your Best Life Ever." We talk blowjob AND handjob techniques, how 90’s it is to work at an eyewear store, blood type diets, and the secret to her famous lips. Lisa pushes us to assess our own wardrobes and ask the question “Are you a long haired girl or a short haired girl???" PLUS, for the first time in CBC history we call salons live on air. INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM BOOTS! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from New York—it's our sold out show at the Bowery Ballroom! Cuisine queen Alison Roman joins us for everyone's favorite celebrity kitchen innuendo game, "hanging pots vs hidden fridge," before judging a rousing martini contest. Then we dive into the touching dual diary, "Sisters First," by infamous White House hell-raisers Jenna and Barbara Bush. From getting drunk at Yale to having deep respect for their lesbian secret service agent, hating when people criticize their dad to why the Iraq War was sad -- it's a Mission Accomplished!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasta la vista, baby! It's iconic bodybuilder/politician Arnold Schwarzenegger and his brand new book (out this week!), "Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life." From a tiny village in Austria to conquering Muscle Beach, jacuzzis vs hot tubs, making your own January 6th response video, assessing the Governator's tenure, and lunchtime cigars. Plus, Steven randomly rides hard for political randomization. We'll be back.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! On today's VIP Lounge, we're prank calling our friends! Plus—a harrowing bathroom saga, an amazing new Eastern European resto, and the return of Lex Posts of the Week. Hear the whole thing at http://patreon.com/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taping in Los Angeles, so why do a book—when we have actual celebrities? In a huge coup for New York podcasts everywhere, we are honored to welcome the inimitable Charles Rogers, noted gay guy and creator of the hit television series Search Party. From a childhood in Acapulco to the cult-adjacent life-changing magic of the Hoffman Institute, destroying your past, Memphis design, Steven's failed audition for Search Party, assessing Beyonce's acting chops and all the tea that's fit to spill.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm to boots! We devour the legacy of San Francisco heroine/grandmother of the farm to table movement—Alice Waters—by reading her daughter's book, "Always Home" by Fanny Singer. From being the most precocious little French-speaking brat in the kitchen to shopping organic in Oaxaca, Utah open container laws, wine-based lower back tattoos, personal oceans, and all the tomatoes in Berkeley—this is a harrowing story of what it's like to be obsessed with your mom.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Papa DO Preach! Open Your Heart and Get Into The Groove, we're Burning Up for the original Material Girl—Madonna—and her 2005 children's book "The English Roses." Listen as we go Deeper and Deeper into her Anglophilia, get Hung Up on her corset obsession, decide if her daughter's music career is in Vogue or should stay Frozen, and reveal which Madge songs we'll always Cherish. This episode is like a Holiday— a Ray of Light that you'll Live To Tell your chicas about! Don't Cry For Me, iHeart Radio! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Boo Thang! This week we read our favorite Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby’s new book "XOXO, Cody." We go all the way off and discuss DWTS drama, Peloton politics, cheat meals and how sometimes you gotta say no to JLO. Secure the bag henty!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long time ago, in an English garden far, far away.... we finally read Alec Guinness's delightful romp of essays "A Positively Final Appearance." A thespian of the utmost gravitas, Alec was furious that most of the world knew him only for his role as wise Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas' blockbuster claptrap, and now we're adding insult to injury with this episode title. Lily finally watches Star Wars. A recipe for nursing a sick dog back to health. Tony Blair, the Iraq War, Princess Diana's conversational prowess, The Duke of Windsor's temper, and lots of tea. Put a kettle on!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come to my window! We’re back from summer vacation with legendary lesbian Melissa Etheridge’s 2001 memoir "THE TRUTH IS…." annnd girl does she tell the truth. From busking in Boston, getting discovered by a women’s soccer team, letting KD Lang f** her GF, and of course securing David Crosby's famous sperm, this is a steamy sapphic overshare of a book. We too open the sharing circle and talk about our first experiences at gay bars. WARNING THIS EPISODE ROCKS!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ciao, ragazzi! Steven is back from Europe with lots of tales to tell—from Sicilian vineyards to Naples sex clubs, Alpine lesbian punks to the world's best pasta, the actual pizzeria Julia Roberts goes to in Eat Pray Love, treacherous gay beaches, and so much more. Lily went upstate. Also—buy your tickets to the Club Kid Tour today! https://linktr.ee/cbcthepodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.