Show overview
Keep It! has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 440 episodes, alongside 14 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 580 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 12m and 1h 30m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Audioboom.
From the publisher
Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Emmy-nominated TV writer Louis Virtel examines the gorgeous wreckage from his uniquely queer perspective with a rotating cast of special guest co-hosts. Each week, our “Prince of Pop Culture” is joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, Connie Britton, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw.
Latest Episodes
View all 440 episodesYou’ve Got a Friend in Dorothy with Murray Bartlett and Alonso Duralde
Full Disclosure Day with Matt Rogers and Kyle Buchanan
Full Disclosure Day with Matt Rogers and Kyle Buchanan
P!nk Tony Club with Wendi McLendon-Covey, Chris Schleicher and Rheeqrheeq Chainey
Backrooms With A View with Samara Weaving and Bryan Safi
The Colbert Necessities with Mandy Moore and Guy Branum
Jane Fonda’s Favorite Husband with Taylour Paige, Chris Schleicher and Gus Hickey
Why Is No One Ready? with Rheeqrheeq Chainey and Kyle Buchanan
The Famesick Monster with Tony Goldwyn and Rheeqrheeq Chainey
Mother Mary and Madonna Emerges with Ellen Burstyn and Kyle Buchanan
Coachella & Euphoria Season Premiere with Paul Walter Hauser and Ivy Wolk
The Drama & Brandy's New Memoir "Phases" with Nina Parker
Ep 417New Music from Robyn and Raye & What We're Watching with Nina Parker
ELouis Virtel is joined by Nina Parker to discuss new albums by Raye and Robyn. They also share their thoughts on Nick Cannon's comments on Trump and the Democratic Party followed by the latest episodes of The Pitt, The Comeback and America's Culinary Cup.
Ep 416Project Hail Mary & The Comeback with Lisa Ann Walter & Guy Branum
ELouis Virtel is joined by Guy Branum to discuss the optimistic space epic “Project Hail Mary” as well as the comeback of HBO’s “The Comeback” starring and co-created by Lisa Kudrow. Lisa Ann Walter joins to talk all things “Abbott Elementary,” “Celebrity Jeopardy” and her long-awaited stand-up special coming to Hulu this spring. They also delve into Lisa’s prep for her off-Broadway debut in “Heathers: The Musical” on April 27th.
Ep 416The 98th Academy Awards with Guy Branum & Nina Parker
ELouis Virtel is joined by Guy Branum and Nina Parker to discuss all things Oscars as they recap the 98th Academy Awards hosted by Conan O'Brien. They unpack why the Oscars can't seem to find anyone but a straight man to host as well as the political and symbolic importance of Sinners. They also analyze each of the major categories in addition to the most memorable moments from this year's broadcast including Barbara Streisand's tribute to Robert Redford which of course became very Barbara-focused.
Ep 415Harry Styles' New Album and FX's "Love Story" with Nina Parker and Alessandro Nivola
EThis week pop culture commentator, Nina Parker, joins Louis Virtel to discuss the new Harry Styles album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally." They also share their thoughts on the FX show "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette" before Louis is joined for an interview with Alessandro Nivola who plays Calvin Klein in "Love Story."
Ep 414Survivor 50, Bruno Mars and Hillary Duff with Nina Parker and Stellan Skarsgård
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by pop culture commentator Nina Parker to discuss the premiere of Survivor season 50 along with new music from Bruno Mars and Hillary Duff. Nina weighs in on the BAFTAs and the BBC's lackluster apology and Louis chats with Stellan Skarsgård about his Golden-Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated film Sentimental Value.
Ep 413A24's Pillion and Black Actress Appreciation with Dewayne Perkins
EThis week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedian/actor Dewayne Perkins to discuss Alexander Skarsgård's new film Pillion and to recognize the definitive list of their all time favorite Black actresses. Dewayne also talks about the joy of working with Seth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara on The Studio.
Ep 412Wuthering Heights & Netflix's ANTM Doc with Nina Parker
EThis week, Louis Virtel is joined by pop culture commentator Nina Parker to discuss the new Wuthering Heights film as well as the deaths of Robert Duvall, James Van Der Beek and Rev. Jesse Jackson. They also unpack Netflix’s revelatory new documentary series about the 2000s reality TV classic, America’s Next Top Model, and the shocking behavior that went on in-front-of and behind the cameras.
Ep 411Bad Bunny Super Bowl & BHM Films with Symone & Monét X Change
EThis week, Louis is joined by Drag Race icon Symone to discuss Bad Bunny's halftime show and Black-led films that should live on forever. Then, Monét X Change joins to discuss her run on The Traitors and her upcoming stand-up tour. As a special treat, Monét stays for the Keep It segment and the trio discuss fake Super Bowl outrage, The Pitt, and the Diane Warren documentary.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast