Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.
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Bryangars
5 out of 5 stars
My response to “my favorite podcast”
Every week Joan and Matthew bless us with quality content that I can’t seem to find anywhere else on the internet. They have everything, from insightful comments to stupid jokes that make me scream alone in my car. I love them.
ashhbb
5 out of 5 stars
The Best.
I’ve listened since the first episode & Matt and Joanie have added so much insight, laughter, and happiness to my life. Genuinely can’t wait for new episodes & patreon eps every week!! THANK YOU. :)
ZanderZooooo
5 out of 5 stars
Simply the Best
I’ve been listening to the pod for years & am such a fan. Thank you both for all the work you do to bring us these episodes!
wahoo vibes
5 out of 5 stars
Love the pod
New listener, great talkers. One thing…I’ve noticed Joan is like consistently burping or losing her breath or something throughout episodes? Is she okay?
sandra-deee
5 out of 5 stars
Honestly so good
the best pop culture and media analysis
CINDYsREVIEWS
1 out of 5 stars
First heard hillsong episode , loved it
Yay! As a southern , ( born/raised catholic) , now atheist , (actual) half Native American woman in STEM field who just hit 30 I love this episode ! I love how you did research. As someone obsessed with Scientology documentaries and wework documentaries and NXIM and Jeffrey Epstein crap. This fed me lol cults intrigue me so much because I believe I used to be in one ( catholic ) so these topics fascinate me . Thank you and look forward to listen to more of these organizations ( Hollywood and politics and what not ) read to filth and the truth comes up in a fun podcast I can listen to while I code for school. Thanks y’all! Im also a foodie and I feel like I found my niche podcast !
pallosvj
5 out of 5 stars
Best of the best
My favorite podcast of all time!!!
Happy Relaxin Pup
5 out of 5 stars
this is good stuff
real good stuff
McAud
5 out of 5 stars
🤸🏻♀️🧘🏻♀️🔥
Thank you so much for coming back! I’ve missed you, but totally understand the need for a break. “Hey Siri, are you CIA?” It doesn’t get any better!!
Ol' Whatshername
4 out of 5 stars
Two dummies who don’t really know what they are talking about most of the time
… but goddamn are they funny
starfleetstreet
5 out of 5 stars
Welcome Back ♥️
Amazing, iconic, show stopping
t.shhhhhhh
5 out of 5 stars
💕
We were fed!
angrylf
1 out of 5 stars
Blablabla and nothing to say
Blablabla and nothing to say
95686326
1 out of 5 stars
If you love being offended then this is your podcast
Woke comedy.... gross
Bethieliza
2 out of 5 stars
Edit out the “like”s ?
I’ve listened and loved this show for years. I think Kendall has so much great info and energy to add but the amount of times she says “like” per sentence makes my eye balls bleed and the newer episodes hard to finish. Sorry girl, but also I lovingly beg you to PLEASE STOP.
HeddieLeonne
5 out of 5 stars
Where are you?
Love this show, binged my way through it, but where the hell did they go? I feel like they were just picking up momentum and listenership particularly given the political climate, so to just disappear for an entire month seems like a strange move 🤷♀️ Come back!!
Whatcha wont dummie
5 out of 5 stars
THIRD EYE: OPENED
Love this duo, sad that things are changing but them deep dives are incredible!!!! I miss the weekly update episodes because they were so raw and entertaining...I mean where else am I going to find a podcast that covers trendy venture capitalists, real housewives, and millennial chaos merchants all in one episode with a marxist undertone?!? Joan and Matthew have changed the way I’ve seen the world...and I’m not mad abt it
leah levine
5 out of 5 stars
Came for the tea, stayed for the discourse!
Joan and Matthew are incredibly personable, intelligent and hilarious. I started listening when the drama unfolded between Tati and James Charles to better understand what happened. Since then, I have listened religiously to every episode and subscribed on Patreon. Since May, I have recommended this podcast to countless friends who love it!!! The podcast is a combination of Marxist discourse, media analysis, and a gossip column. I’ve never felt so obsessed with a podcast. I *wished* for something like this before I knew it existed. I am so glad I found it.
jemagafi
5 out of 5 stars
Truly incredible
Joan and Matthew manage to tackle deeply complex, and at times charged topics, with a nuanced dialogue that balances humor, information, and commentary in a truly incredible manner. Possibly one of the best podcasts I’ve ever heard.
Punk_Ass_Book_Jockey
5 out of 5 stars
My third eye is OPEN
I love this show and am so happy I found it. It crystallized the general discomfort that I’ve been feeling about the advanced/corporate capitalism the world is slowly sinking into. It also doesn’t hurt that it is hilarious! Thanks y’all and keep on doing what you’re doing!
anotherturd
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Podcast <3
Brings me immense joy when there is new episode; even in these dark times, this podcast has given me something to look forward to each week.
beaniefeldsteinfan
5 out of 5 stars
I love the gays
I’m so thankful for this podcast you guys articulate really well things I’ve been thinking of forever. Also I’m so happy Joan is engaged!! Much love to you guys from a rural small town lesbian 💕
yourmanne
5 out of 5 stars
i would die for this podcast
chicken soup for the lesbian anti-capitalist soul
Meiberry
5 out of 5 stars
High quality cultural criticism
I love Joan and Lawson! They’re inspiring me to fact check and read more. Additionally, they’re just inspiring in general. It’s not easy to live as a doomed human being on this exploited earth with sociopathic, disconnected, and greedy enemies hiding on every continent. Joan and Lawson’s crusade against the evils of capitalism with their giggles and jokes and well-read insults give me hope. Thank you for your wonderful work.
rainspourshails
5 out of 5 stars
Love the humor & investigations
The show is convivial and entertaining while giving us humanized, in-depth journalism looking at the strange quirks of current-day social capitalism - ie, it’s incisive without being a stuffy academic circle-jerk, thank goodness
jgogats
5 out of 5 stars
Iconic
Revolutionary, frankly
chunkypeaches
5 out of 5 stars
Beast?
Not much to say except for this podcast keeps me going during my mundane work days. Time flies when I’m listening to this hilarious pair! Thanks y’all :)
molliegloss
5 out of 5 stars
Third eye plane emoji open
It’s starting to get borderline unhealthy how much I love and how often I think about this podcast. It’s really retraining my brain to see the capitalism of it all! And it’s helping me really study and unpack the media in such a constructive way. I am telling everyone I know about this
midwestern hoboko
5 out of 5 stars
What do i think of her? Shes all i think about
These two ppl are so much fun!
ana_rah
5 out of 5 stars
Sooo refreshing
Finally found people who’s viewpoints on the world and pop culture aren’t vague and super p.c. obsessed!!! keep up the good work
minabrewer
5 out of 5 stars
SO GOOD
All I can say is i’m cackling on the subway every morning now and thank u guys so much :’) smart and petty girls and gays everywhere really needed this 🧡💅🏻
morgey
5 out of 5 stars
GIRL YES
YES!!! I have needed this podcast in my life for so long and I’m so glad to have it. Not only is this podcast absolutely hysterical, but very insightful. The Shun Yun episodes blew my mind, I can’t believe the amount of research put into it especially because it’s such a hard topic to get information on. I started going through the archive and the conversations on the Me Too movement were such a breath of fresh air, I wish I had known about this last year when I was trying to process it all. Please never stop, I feel like I’ve found the prize gem of podcasts. Xoxoxoxo so much love ❤️
jaivgvg
5 out of 5 stars
Who TF gave this podcast a one star????
Why???
elisejq3
5 out of 5 stars
love that very germaine very fun makes my week
eom uwu
schmesar
5 out of 5 stars
To whom it may concern.
Great gowns, beautiful gowns.
sarah uwu
5 out of 5 stars
I love this podcast!
In-depth and hilarious discussions on the exact kind of pop culture that I care about. Always waiting impatiently for a new episode!
Theviirus
5 out of 5 stars
Unexpected Reality Winning Podcast
Came here for the Lena Dunham disasterpiece theatre. Stayed for Marconi Award caliber controversy reporting. Real talk, no ads.
azealia bank's soap
5 out of 5 stars
only podcast on this green earth worth listening to
feminism won huh
mariah_really_dont_carey
5 out of 5 stars
Matthew and Joan have the range.
Seamlessly intertwining how and why we should take down cooperate capitalism with why the real housewives are the single most important show of our lifetime, Eating for Free is potentially the greatest podcast I’ve ever accidentally stumbled upon. The self described raccoons of popular culture consistently deliver thought provoking social commentary and insight into Ariana grande (which we need let’s be real). Just like Mariah, Joan and Matthew have the range.
Heywastaken
5 out of 5 stars
Love It
I have never written a review for a product, podcast, or media until listening to EatingForFree. Sharp, in-depth, articulate, all comforted by the feeling that you’re at a cozy house party with your best girls and gays. A digital sanctuary for a boy in South looking forward to escaping
Mink Stole
5 out of 5 stars
👅
You will only like this show if you have good taste but also if you have bad taste you should listen to learn why you’re a menace to society
iheartyouu:)
5 out of 5 stars
gagged
this podcast! we stan. i love joan and matthews banter and the way they’re able to take a step back and try to understand the societal impacts of news stories and celebrity nonsense. ty for it all
Ck285656
5 out of 5 stars
I’m obsessed
You two offer a smart, fun and refreshing take on many topics. Both of your personalities work so well together and it’s a great listen every single episode! Don’t know why y’all aren’t number 1 right now honestly
talisheek
5 out of 5 stars
Witty and Hilarious
Enjoy delightful banter about whatever. It’s funny and warm & great company. A real treat.
The_Realer_it_GETS
5 out of 5 stars
GET INTO IT
i literally anticipate each and every episode! the girls and the gays are entertained and educated on the important craft of seeing through the smoke and mirrors that is the content we consume.
rocavija
5 out of 5 stars
GAG
"leaving a good review is gay rights" 10/10 would die for these hosts
BrandonA2
5 out of 5 stars
We Stan Legends...
And our co hosts are no exceptions. This podcast is the perfect proportion of off topic banter, school of fancy boy sass, and keeping you in the pop culture know. Eat it up, get seconds.
mmmmiiiiccccchjjjjj
5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious references and insightful politics
I love listening to this show and pretending I'm part of a conversation with cool kids 💙
Ben The Bard
5 out of 5 stars
My Two Best Friends
Listening to this podcast has helped me gain two best friends, Matt and Joan. I love them and I know they love me, even when I’m wearing socks with sandals. Okay, maybe not then. But it’s the thought that counts.
AFineGirl
5 out of 5 stars
Sooooo important.
Not only important to my commute but to my sanity. This podcast is everything to me and I’m obsessed!! I only stan talent!!
lemon tree very pretty
5 out of 5 stars
The best podcast!
As a lesbian with a live in girlfriend, I am definitely in the demographic for this show. That being said, I think I would still listen if I was a 75 year old straight guy. Eating for Free is smart, educational, and most importantly entertaining. In a world of unnecessary reboots of Mary Poppins and a season two of big little lies that no one asked for, Eating for Free is a breath of fresh air.
yumepati
5 out of 5 stars
What I Look Forward to Every Week
Joan and Lawson’s banter is so hilarious and entertaining. Listening to this podcast is the highlight of my week EVERY week! They weed through all of the news of the week and only report on the absolutely most important topics. They are the best friends you never had and the news anchors you wish were on tv! Couldn’t recommend more!
blueXorchid
5 out of 5 stars
literally the only good podcast
i wish i could even elaborate but this is the best podcast i’ve ever listened to and i have so much respect and admiration for matthew and joan
Random_Person_1524
5 out of 5 stars
Because there needs to be more representation
And a certain R person needs to be called out and these two aren't afraid to do it!
Lurpmaster
5 out of 5 stars
Literally my favorite podcast now
I found this podcast because of Twitter; someone I follow was praising it and I decided to check it out, and I'm so glad I did. As a longtime queer ally who is also invested in sociopolitical news, the weekly discourse between Joan and Matthew is literally ear candy. They are unapologetically snarky with their opinions and viewpoints (that I agree with 99.9% of the time) and they articulate them better than I ever could. I'm also here for the pop culture gossip and dragging of celebrities who deserve it. ICONS.
listener from the beginning
5 out of 5 stars
My heart breaks to write the 70th review instead of the 69th...
I LOVE this podcast. Joan and Matthew are so funny and their conversations are some of the highest quality I’ve ever heard on a podcast. They talk about everything from (only the highest quality) reality television, politics, the entertainment industry, gay culture. Everything. They are a breath of fresh air for me every Monday in my land of the straight and laced. God bless these two.
Drives a Prius
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
A great listen! Funny, smart, and draws you in for the whole ride!
dirty pair of spanx
5 out of 5 stars
refreshing
hilarious and smart. make me feel like one of the girls hanging out
shadyslut
5 out of 5 stars
Earning my Meal!
I loooove them so much I love listening to them I feel so caught up with what’s going on in the world. Great conversation topic and they absolutely hilarious!
Jojothebutt
5 out of 5 stars
Oooh yes
You both make me giggle! Love it. Wanted to binge but only 3 episodes? What?! Do work on the sound though. It gets loud and low and echoey etc. But good job!
helpicantstopdancing
5 out of 5 stars
hilarious and informative
was unsure after the 1st ep but the 2nd sold me compleyr. what a fresh perspective! love you can tell the hosts are getting better at this
Al1ce1nWond3rland
5 out of 5 stars
the best new podcast in years
my fav new podcast i've heard in years. they're growth over the first 3 episodes is great. love the research they put into their topics, cant wait to hear the next!!
mlksharkson
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Love this podcast. Great duo
Chelsea Ann Thomas
2 out of 5 stars
Excited, then disappointed
I was LOVING this podcast until the Shane Dawson comment. I realized after that, you two are just reading twitter headlines. Any bit of research would show that the Shane Dawson allegations were a hit piece that were immediately proven false. A tasteless joke from 6 years ago taken out of context is not proof. I'm not a Shane Dawson apologist, he's done some messed up stuff in the past, but just reading a Trending Twitter Topic and snarking does not a podcast make. Be better. I would love to change this to 5 stars in the future, but please, do some research.
Bee Gaul
5 out of 5 stars
GET. IT. GIRLS.
These two are SO. SO good. I've listened to this on repeat since it came out. Matt and Joan are literal icons and I'm so glad they're snatching wigs so well. The pacing is really good, the discourse is on point, and everything they say is worth hearing.
Täu
5 out of 5 stars
Fresh new perspective
Loving the concept, can't wait to see what it becomes!
Chrissy Teigen's Wig
5 out of 5 stars
Chrissy Teigen’s Wig
Amaaaaazing! These two are hilarious and have great chemistry, I can already tell that I’m going to be in for the ride of my life. Can’t wait for more, let these girls know that they can’t eat for free any longer!
ericiskawaii
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
Hosts are so funny and insightful! Can’t wait for more.
jillpatt
5 out of 5 stars
The celeb news we deserve
An unapologetic look at how the celebs who entertain us fit into the social issues of today and what it truly means Cuz let’s be honest, Reese Witherspoon was just happy to be there
mattworks2
5 out of 5 stars
Iconic!
Honestly this podcast scalp’t me and I’m so ready for more ‼️ the host are definitely just getting started but I can see it really working out in the long run. Excited!
Bella Hadid's Lyme Disease
5 out of 5 stars
They’ve Earned Their Meal!
As soon as I heard that intro of Nadia Oh and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, I knew that I had finally found my new favorite podcast.
sksjsjsnsajcksnsbsb
5 out of 5 stars
the girls will be gagged!
icons legends and superstars. can’t wait to here more. <3
Parliament22
5 out of 5 stars
Sipping’ that tea
These two are unapologetically witty with their views and opinions, and for that, I sip my tea happily with great amusement. Can’t wait to hear what they have to say down the road. Keep it up and preach it!
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 123
- Subscribers
- 1
- Verified
- Yes
- Website
- Explicit content
- Yes
- Episode type
- episodic
- Podcast link
- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- March 16, 2023
- Last fetch date
- March 20, 2023 11:09 AM
- Upload range
- WEEKLY
- Author
- Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson
- Copyright
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- Child Star Hell: Selena Gomez vs. Justin BieberSelena Gomez and Justin Bieber, haunted by adolescent fame, have been entangled for over a decade. Invasions of privacy, exploitation, and stints in rehab are just the tip of the iceberg. What can save their souls from this child star hell? Links: (RARE) Justin Bieber Meets Future Wife Hailey Bieber at the Today Show (13 Years ago OCT 12, 2009) [ Youtube ] Teen vogue premiere of 'monte carlo' held at lincoln square theatre arrivals new york city, usa Stock Photos and Images (2011) [ Alamy ] Selena Gomez Explains “Cuddly” IHOP Date With Justin Bieber [ Us Weekly ] Selena Gomez: Revival Is The Best Revenge [ R29 ] ‘I didn’t think I was doing anything bad by falling in love’ Broken hearts and being chased by helicopters — Selena Gomez reveals why dating Justin Bieber came at a price [ The Sunday Times ] Watch Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Reunite [ Billboard ] Selena Gomez hospitalized: A timeline of her health struggles [ Page Six ] Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Split [Nov 10, 2012] ( Us Weekly) Justin Bieber Deposition Video Released: The 5 Biggest Revelations That May (Or May Not) Surprise You (March 10, 2014) [ E!] Justin Bieber's Deposition Video Sparks Comical Reactions on Twitter [ People ] Billboard Cover: Selena Gomez on Her New Chapter — ‘I’ve Deserved This. I Earned it. This Is All Me’ [ Billboard ] Selena Gomez Spotted Smoking & Flirting At Coachella? — Pics [ Hollywood Life ] Did Selena Gomez End Her Friendship With Kylie Jenner Because of Justin Bieber? [April 24, 2014] ( J-14) Kendall & Kylie Jenner Over Selena Gomez — Were They Using Her? [ Hollywood Life ] Selena Gomez Caught Kylie Jenner Sending Sexy Photos To Justin Bieber [April 29, 2014] [ Hollywood Life ] Selena Gomez Dumps Pals Kylie & Kendall Jenner After Finding Shocking Texts On Boyfriend Justin Bieber’s Phone! (April 29, 2014) [ RADAR ] Justin Bieber Moves in On Kendall Jenner, Cozies Up to Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian at Riccardo Tisci's Birthday Bash in Ibiza [August 2, 2014) [ E! ] Justin Bieber Confirms He and Selena Gomez Are Boyfriend and Girlfriend in Deposition [Sep 12, 2014] [ E! ] Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber share Champagne in Paris (Sep 30, 2014) [ Page Six ] THE DEEP END [ Complex ] Justin Bieber Shares New Pic Of Selena Gomez Kissing His Arm [Oct 5, 2014) [ Just Jared Does Selena Gomez feel that she’s “overreacted” to Justin Bieber and Kendall Jenner’s Paris date? (Oct 26, 2014) [ Mirror ] Watch Selena Gomez and Cara Delevingne sing happy birthday to Kendall Jenner [Nov 4, 2014] ( Mirror) Justin Bieber heads to church in white robe (and brings pals Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin with him) (Nov 7, 2014) [ Daily Mail ] 'No one understands me!' Selena Gomez 'cried and threw a fit' over Justin Bieber at best friend Taylor Swift's birthday party [Dec 17, 2014] [ Daily Mail ] Justin Bieber DELETES his Instagram account amid drama with ex Selena Gomez over new flame Sofia Richie [ Daily Mail ] Justin Bieber looks like the cat that got the cream as he shares a very Happy New Year snap with 'good friend' Hailey Baldwin [Dec 31, 2014] [ Daily Mail ] Inside Justin & Selena’s Shady Trip To Drug & Gang-Ridden Hollywood Neighborhood [Nov 3, 2017] [ Radar ] Selena Gomez Talks ‘Revival,’ Justin Bieber, Victoria’s Secret Models [ Rolling Stone ] Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez ‘Caught Doing Lines’ Of Cocaine — On Tape! — At L.A. Club [ InTouch ] Other frames of reference about Disney: [ Buzzfeed ] Selena Gomez Survived Social Media and, With Her New Music, Is Ready to Leave Darkness Behind [ Vanity Fair ] Selena Gomez hits out at Disney for treating her like a 'product' - revealing she is STILL 'triggered' by experience - as she lays bare the brutal toll of child stardom in emotional Apple TV+ series [ Daily Mail ] The mice that roared: How Disney’s former child stars are fighting to change the entertainment industry [ Independent ] Alyson Stoner Pens Eye-Opening Op-Ed on 'Harrowing' Childhood Stardom: 'Revisit the Script' [ People ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Kim Kardashian Put $350,000 of Embezzled Funds In a Garbage Bag?Former 1MDB consultant 'Jho Low' famously embezzled billions of tax-dollars to fund his lavish Hollywood lifestyle. Celebs like Leonardo DiCaprio & Kim Kardashian received millions to party with him, only to find they'd been tricked years later. We break it down in today's episode! Links: How Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal Shook the Financial World [ Washington Post ] [Aug 2022] Big-spending Malaysian is the mystery man of city club scene [ NYP ] [Nov 2009] FBI Documents Show Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian Grilled for 1MDB Secrets [ Bloomberg ] [March 1, 2023] FBI Documents Show Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian Grilled for 1MDB Secrets [ Bloomberg ] [March 1, 2023] Fugitive Jho Low paid stars like DiCaprio, Kardashian to attend parties, exec testifies [ NYP ] Fun aside: Kim Kardashian, statue smuggler? Government says Roman artwork entered U.S. illegally [ LA Times ] [May 4, 2021] How Kim Kardashian Unexpectedly Helped Return Stolen Artifacts—Twice [ Cultured Mag ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Eating For Free Mar 2 · 1h 50m Pop Music That F*cks: The Long War Against RapIn 1990, a landmark case about "obscenity" in rap music sparked decades of discourse. 30 years later, hundreds of black artists have been prosecuted based on lyrics and their music. Part three of "Pop Music That F*cks", The Long War on Rap, is out now! Links: Obscenity or Art? Trial on Rap Lyrics Opens [ NYT ] The state of obscenity in rap (June 29, 1990) [ EW ] 2 Live Crew’s Obscenity Trial, Remembered by Luther Campbell and Doug Morris, 30 Years Later [ Variety ] For Rap Singer, Rags to Riches Through Music [ NYT ] [June 1990] H.R.8531 - Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 T.I., Bun B, and Ari Melber Speak on the Hypocrisy of Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence in YSL RICO Case at ComplexCon [ Complex ] [Nov 2022] When rap lyrics are used against you in court: ‘They silenced me for 21 years’ [ The Guardian ] [Sept 2022] Meek Mill, Too Short, E-40, YG, and More Join Gavin Newsom for Signing of California’s Rap Lyrics Bill [ Complex ] [Sept 2022] THE LONG RUSH TO JUDGMENT (Feb 2, 1994) [ Washington Post ] How Young Thug’s RICO Charges Set A New Precedent For Rap Lyrics Used As Evidence [ OkayPlayer ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- The Ozempic-ification of HollywoodFrom 'The Real Housewives' to A-listers, controversial diabetes drug Ozempic is the talk of TikTok and Tinseltown med-spas. This week, we trace its origins, unpack its ubiquity, and link it to past weight loss drug disasters like fen-phen in the '90s. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson Source: Hollywood’s Latest Diet Craze? Ozempic, the Insulin Drug With Vanishing—Literally—Side Effects [ Vanity Fair ] Hollywood’s Secret New Weight Loss Drug, Revealed: The Hype and Hazards of Ozempic [ Variety ] Current and Resolved Drug Shortages and Discontinuations Reported to FDA [ FDA ] Jackie Goldschneider ‘horrified’ that Ozempic runs rampant in ‘Housewives’ world [ Page Six ] Kyle Richards slams ‘frustrating’ Ozempic rumors: It’s ‘offensive to me’ [ Page Six ] Ozempic® may help you lose some weight [ Ozembic ] Hyped weight loss drugs raise supply, equity concerns [ Axios ] A new weight loss drug could become the best-selling drug of all time. Who can afford it? [ NBC News ] Why Ozempic weight loss could cost you thousands — in plastic surgery bills [ NYP ] Chelsea Handler says she ‘didn’t know’ she was on Ozempic [ CNN ] Elon Musk weight loss [ Twitter ] PHOTO: RHOC Star Shannon Beador Shows Off Major Weight Loss & Denies Using Ozempic After John Janssen Split, See the Pic [ Reality Blurb ] MEGHAN MCCAIN: I just gave birth and I'm being urged to take a 'miracle shot' of Ozempic as a quick fix to melt away the baby weight... It's horrifying, unfair and disturbing - and I refuse [ DailyMail ] Andy Cohen, Sep 22, 2022: Everyone is suddenly showing up 25 pounds lighter. What happens when they stop taking #Ozempic ????? [ Twitter ] Why Ozempic weight loss could cost you thousands — in plastic surgery bills [ NYP ] [Feb 13, 2023] A new weight loss drug could become the best-selling drug of all time. Who can afford it? [ NBC News ] [Jan 2023]0 comments0
- Pop Music That Fucks: An Oral History of Outrage (Part Two)For over 40 years, the specter of the “Satanic Panic” has loomed large over the American cultural psyche, with many claims made about what happened, who were the players involved, and what its lasting impacts on pop culture and politics really were. This episode, we take a peak into the panic, and unpack how racist segregation policies and outrage against the growing popularity of Black musicians and cultural tastemakers were two of the least discussed factors in the panic, as well as two of its most important and relevant elements. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson Sources: LYRICS PANNED : EVANGELIST SEES SATAN IN ROCK ‘N’ ROLL (April 6, 1987) [ LA Times ] Subliminal messages: Between the devil and the media. [ APA PsycNet ] Mr. Ed Theme Conveys Satanic Message, Evangelist Say (April 24, 1986) [ AP News ] The Devil's Music (Aug 23, 1985) [ Washington Post ] Suicides Blamed on Music’s Satanic Spell (March 18, 1988) [ Christianity Today ] THE DEVIL, YOU SAY? NO WAY : AC/DC’s Message: Rebellion, Not Satan Worship (Sep 8, 1985) [ LA Times ] CAN MUSIC CORRUPT? The battle lines are drawn over whether heavy metal's raucous lyrics really endanger teens (Jan 10, 1989) [ CS Monitor ] PEPSI DROPS MADONNA 'PRAYER' ADS (April 4, 1989) [ Washington Post ] It’s Time to Revisit the Satanic Panic [ NYT ] 20/20: The Devil Worshippers [1985] [ Youtube ] Occult Criminal Investigation: Reference Material, Michigan State Police Child Abuse Unit, Criminal Investigation Division (Nov 1988) [ GVSU.EDU ] Witness Of Fire (Dec 3, 1980) [ Washington Post ] Styx calls probe of satanic rock messages rubbish (May 2, 1982) [ UPI ] The Fight to Save America From Satan’s Subliminal Rock Messages [ Atlas Obscura ] PROCTER & GAMBLE FIGHTS SATAN STORY (April, 18, 1985) [ NYT ] SERIOUS ISSUES UNDERLIE A NEW ALBUM FROM STYX [March 27, 1985] [ NYT ] The Real Origins of the Religious Right [ Politico ]0 comments0
- Pop Music That F*cks: An Oral History of Outrage (Part One)As Kim Petras and Sam Smith don 'devilish' attire for their Grammy performance of 'Unholy', right-wring pundits claim Satanic panic, echoing outrage seen in American politics since the 1830s. Our new series charts 200 years in American moral panics about music, race, sexuality, and the conservative religious zealot's war for control of America's heart and mind. Links: Kim Petras Defends Sam Smith Against 'I'm Not Here to Make Friends' Music Video Backlash (Exclusive) [ ET ] The Christian Right Is Having a Meltdown Over the ‘Satanic’ Grammys [ Vice ] Did We Really Need a Satan Bondage Show at the Grammys? [ TheDailyBeast ] Link to Smokestack Lightning by Howlin Wolf, Life (1964) The Black Musician and the White City: Race and Music in Chicago, 1900-1967, Amy Absher [ PDF ] Why they tried to censor the blues [ Louder Sound ] SEX AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT: THE LONG AND WINDING HISTORY OF OBSCENITY LAW Geoffrey R. Stone, First Amendment Law Review (2019) [ WordPress ] The Pop Life; IS PRINCE LEADING MUSIC TO A TRUE BIRACISM? (Dec 2, 1981) [ NYT ] WHY THESE POP SINGERS HAVE RISEN TO SUPERSTARDOM (Sep 2, 1984) [ NYT ] Birth of the PMRC, Claude Chastanger [ HAL Science PDF ] Notes from: Record Labeling: Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, Ninety-Ninth Congress, First Session, on Contents of Music and the Lyrics of Records, September 19, 1985[ University of California Riverside ] Zappa Defends Obscene Lyrics (Nov 6, 1985) [ The Harvard Crimson ] Discord on Record Warning (August 29, 1985) [ Washington Post ] UNREST IN THE PURPLE KINGDOM (April 12, 1987) [ Washington Post ] Bloom and Doom: ‘The Closing of the American Mind’ [Oct 8, 1987) [ Rolling Stone ] [ Prager U Video ] (Start at 1:05) About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- The Nepo Baby Wars (feat. Emily Alford)While the nepo baby panic rages on with no end in sight, everyone tip-toes around that rather obvious pile of class anxieties 🤔 So join us and special guest Emily Alford this week in search of an answer to the ancient question: What's up with rich and famous people?! Featuring cameous from our favorite friends and enemies, like Allison Williams, Lena Dunham, Anderson Cooper Vanderbilt, Edith Wharton, and so much more. Links: We’re Making Nepo-Baby Merch for Actual Babies, Jan. 18 2023 [ The Strategist ] All the Nepo Babies Who Are Melting Down Over That New York Mag Exposé [ Daily Beast ] Lottie Moss Tweets [ Twitter ] Eve Hewson, the daughter of U2 frontman Bono [ Twitter ] Jamie Lee Curtis [ Instagram ] O’Shea Jackson Jr., son of Ice Cube [ Twitter ] Lily Allen, daughter of Keith Allen: [ Twitter ] Hailey Bieber pap shot [ Instagram ] What Is a ‘Nepotism Baby’? [ New York Times ] Ben Stiller Asserts Hollywood Is Meritocratic, Rejects Claims Of Hollywood Nepotism In Twitter Debate With Black List Founder Franklin Leonard [ Deadline ] Billie Eilish brother Finneas Assures Critics That His Parents 'Knew No One In The Record Industry' [ MTV ] Elizabeth Olsen said that she is 'very aware' of nepotism and its impact on her career [ Grazia ] 17 Nepotism Babies from Least to Most Popular Based on Instagram Followers [ Gizmodo ] Lily-Rose Depp Is An Idol Rising [Talks of nepotism in the article) [ Elle ] 'Nepo babies' in Hollywood: What do famous families say about industry equity? [ USA Today ] Nepo Babies know what you think of them. They have some thoughts. [ The Washington Post ] Stop Blaming Lena Dunham's Success On "Nepotism", Oct 4, 2012 [ Buzzfeed ] The Big Upside of Hollywood Nepotism, JUNE 26, 2013 [ The Atlantic ] Emma Roberts: Talk of Nepotism Is “So Ridiculous”, June 16, 2011 [ Us Weekly ] 'We have to work twice as hard': Robin Williams's actress daughter Zelda hits back at claims of nepotism in blog post, 7th March 2012 [ Daily Mail ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Jen Shah's Worst Crime Was Making Andy Cohen RicherJen Shah has faced many accusations for many crimes. But what of the cast members and producers in her orbit, who've hung around her like carrion vultures desperate for every last scrap of rotted flesh? This week, we look into all the ways people like Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, and Andy Cohen have desperately clung to her rapidly ascending public profile, ensuring screentime and enriching the network they both work for. Links: Reality Show Cast Members Charged With Running Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Scheme [ Justice.gov ] ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Jen Shah pleads guilty in wire fraud case [ NBC ] Chris Wallace Grills Andy Cohen On ‘The Real Housewives’ & Hoping ‘RHOSLC’ Star Jen Shah Got No Jail Time Despite Guilty Plea In Fraud Case [ Deadline ] Andy Cohen clarifies controversial Jen Shah ‘no jail time’ comment [ Page Six ] Andy Cohen Doesn’t Think Jen Shah Will Be Back for ‘RHOSLC’ Season 4: ‘Talk to the Judge’ [ Us Weekly ] Sentencing [ Inner City Press ] RHOSLC’s Jen Shah Reacts to Suspicions She Gave Heather Gay a Black Eye as She Slams Made for TV Narrative [ Reality Blurb ] Andy Cohen Addresses Jen Shah’s Sentencing [ Youtube ] Jen Shah Rejects Bravo’s Invite To ‘The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City’ Reunion Ahead Of Fraud Case Sentencing [ Deadline ] Heather Gay, Meredith Marks React to Claims Jen Shah Crashed BravoCon, Discuss Lisa Barlow’s Emotions Over Plea [ Us Weekly ] ‘RHOSLC’ star Heather Gay knew Jen Shah’s business was ‘unsavory’ [ Page Six ] 'RHOSLC's' Heather Gay Finally Admits to Thinking Jen Shah Is Guilty: 'I Am Overwhelmed with Grief' [ People ] Leaked messages about Coach [ Twitter ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Eating For Free Jan 12 · 1h 4m Avatar 2: The Way of Making the Worst Movie Ever Made (Part Two)In the final episode of our series on James Cameron's latest aesthetic monstrosity, Avatar 2, we talk about the impact on the film industry of shooting four "billion dollar movie sequels" at once, the terrifying prospects of Weta's 3D technologies, and more! Links: James Cameron Praises ‘Avatar 2’ Nearing $2 Billion: ‘Enough With Streaming Already! I’m Tired of Sitting on My A–’ [ Variety ] Will ‘Avatar’ Sequels Get Less Expensive as the Franchise Continues? [ Variety ] ‘Avatar 2’ soars past ‘Top Gun’ with $1.5 billion to become highest-grossing film of 2022, and it’s already the 10th biggest movie ever [ CNBC ] Avatar 2 took forever because James Cameron had to make sure Avatar 4 was ready to shoot [ Polygon ] Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, & Jon Landau Talk 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' IMAX, 3D, and Future Sequels [ Collider ] Edie Falco Shot ‘Avatar 2’ So Long Ago That She Thought It Had Already Been Released and “Didn’t Do Very Well” [ THR ] Sigourney Weaver, 73, talks teen character in 'Avatar 2': Older actors are 'extraordinary' [ USA Today ] James Cameron’s old comments prompt Native American boycott of new ‘Avatar’ sequel [ LA Times ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Avatar: The Way of Making the Worst Movie Ever Made (Part One)James Cameron's Avatar series promises to haunt us for another decade, after disappearing into the jungles of Pandora since 2009. In our first series of the year, we look at the making of James Cameron's $2 billion sex dream phantasmagoria nightmare horror fest featuring suburban heterosexual Americans cosplaying as blue people! Links: 'Avatar 2' Needs $2 Billion to Turn a Profit. James Cameron Says [ Variety ] ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Rules Over New Year’s, Global Gross Hits $1.38 Billion [ Variety ] ‘Minds Will Be Blown’: James Cameron Tells Robert Rodriguez Why ‘Avatar 2’ Is ‘Dangerous’ and the Key Advice Guillermo Del Toro Gave Him [ Variety ] James Cameron opens up about his long-awaited (and awaited) Avatar sequel [ EW ] Avatar 2 took forever because James Cameron had to make sure Avatar 4 was ready to shoot [ Polygon ] Avatar 3 Will Feature A Villainous Na'vi Fire Nation Called The 'Ash People' [ 20 Minutes ] James Cameron Reveals the Low Point of the 13-Year Journey to Finish ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ [ Collider ] Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, & Jon Landau Talk 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' IMAX, 3D, and Future Sequels [ Collider ] Edie Falco Shot ‘Avatar 2’ So Long Ago That She Thought It Had Already Been Released and “Didn’t Do Very Well” [ THR ] Sigourney Weaver, 73, talks teen character in 'Avatar 2': Older actors are 'extraordinary' [ USA Today ] James Cameron’s old comments prompt Native American boycott of new ‘Avatar’ sequel [ LA Times ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Harry Styles Wore The Try Guys' Balenciaga NFT To Lea Michele's 'Mr. Beast' Broadway Performance2022 was a monumentally horrible, terrible, no good, evil, despicable, heinous, apocalyptic year in pop culture history. Everything happening everywhere all at once all the time! Links: Jimmy Fallon, Justin Bieber, Serena Williams, and her Reddit cofounder husband among the celebs being sued over Bored Ape NFT promotions [ Fortune ] MrBeast is inspiration of soon-to-open Airbnb [ Reflector ] MrBeast Scores Hans Zimmer to Soundtrack Latest YouTube Video [ THR ] Chip and Joanna Gaines Sued by Literary Agent for Breach of Contract [ WSJ ] Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde Are 'Taking a Break' After Nearly 2 Years Together: Sources [ People ] Olivia Wilde Is Getting Backlash After People Actually Watched “Don’t Worry Darling” And Learned The Truth About Those “Female Pleasure” Sex Scenes [ Buzzfeed News ] Olivia Wilde 'Still Pretty Hurt' Over Harry Styles Split -- But He 'Isn't Too Broken Up' About It, Source Says [ ET ] How Harry Styles became an even bigger star – and the one we needed the most – in 2022 - Music, empathy, live shows, acting – it all added up to a banner year when our world felt unaccepting [ Salon ] The Try Guys Are Ready to Put Scandal Behind Them With Live Fan Event (Exclusive) [ THR ] People Think The Try Guys Editors Deserve A Raise After Expertly Removing Ned Fulmer From Their Pre-Recorded Videos [ Buzzfeed News ] Lea Michele might be latest ‘it’ girl to get controversial cosmetic surgery [ NYP ] Lea Michele and Darren Criss Break Out Their Christmas Hits on "Carpool Karaoke" [ PopSugar ] ‘Funny Girl’ With Lea Michele Breaks a Broadway Box Office Record [ Variety ] Jimmy Fallon, Justin Bieber, Serena Williams, and her Reddit cofounder husband among the celebs being sued over Bored Ape NFT promotions [ Fortune ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Candace Cameron Bure's War On Gay Christmas (Part Two)Once upon a time, a Hallmark CEO scandalously quit his job after pulling a wedding ad for a gay couple. Now he's back (alongside Candace Cameron Bure) with a mission to save America...one Lori Loughlin Christian Christmas movie at a time! Over the last two weeks, we dove deep into Great American Family, former Hallmark CEO's new Christian family network that streams almost exclusively Christmas movies! Link: Hallmark Exec Bill Abbott Out [ Hollywood Reporter ] [Jan 22, 2020] Preview: Great American Family CEO Wants Post-Jail Lori Loughlin to Be a Face of the Network: ‘She’s America’s Sweetheart’ [ Variety ] Bill Abbott Renames GAC Family as Great American Family [ Next TV ] July 19, 2022 BILL ABBOTT WANTS GAC FAMILY TO BE A PLACE SAFE FROM ‘DARK SITUATIONS, VIOLENCE, SEXUAL SITUATIONS’ [ Movie Guide ] Hallmark vs. Great American Family: Who’s Winning the Holiday Movie War? [ Decider ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Candace Cameron Bure's War On Gay Christmas (Part One)Once upon a time, a Hallmark CEO scandalously quit his job after pulling a wedding ad for a gay couple. Now he's back (alongside Candace Cameron Bure) with a mission to save America...one Lori Loughlin Christian Christmas movie at a time! Over the next two weeks, we'll dive deep into Great American Family, former Hallmark CEO's new Christian family network that streams almost exclusively Christmas movies! Links: How Great American Family and Candace Cameron Bure are angling for Hallmark's holiday movie crown [ USA Today, Oct 31 ] Hallmark Channel Chief Bill Abbott Stepping Down In Wake Of Ad Controversy [ Deadline ] Candace Cameron Bure Says Great American Family Projects Will Focus on 'Traditional Marriage' [ People, November 15 ] Neal Bledsoe Exits Great American Family in Support of LGBTQ Community After Candace Cameron Bure Drama [ Variety , December 5] Danica McKellar weighs in on co-star's exit after Candace Cameron Bure’s comments on ‘traditional marriage' [ Fox News ] What Is Great American Family? Everything to Know About Hallmark and Lifetime’s Holiday Movie Competitor [ Variety ] From [ Parade ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- The Balenciaga Files (Part Two)In the final installment of our series on Balenciaga, we look past the right wing fundamentalist conspiracy theories and instead explore the haunting images of photographer Gabriele Galimberti. Through our investigation into his work and legacy, we ask: Where will all the good art go when Christian nationalists tighten their grip on the media and artistic reproduction? We also would like to preface that this episode concerns frank and serious discussions about sexual assault and gun violence. Links: 'Pedophiles' banner hung in front of Texas Balenciaga store after controversial ad campaign [ CHRON ] Balenciaga drops $25M suit against producers of controversial campaign [ Page Six ] As Balenciaga faces backlash over its bondage-themed campaign featuring children, FEMAIL reveals its controversial history - from fetish masks to bizarre horror-themed ads [ Daily Mail ] Where’s Kering As Apologies From Balenciaga And Demna Fall Flat? [ Forbes ] No, This Is Not a 'Human Skin Jacket' from Balenciaga [ Snopes ] No, This Isn't a Real Photo of Balenciaga Stylist Lotta Volkova [ Snopes ] Gabriele Galimberti Website About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Eating For Free Dec 1 · 1h 26m The Balenciaga Files (Part One)In our new two part series, we seek to unpack the controversy around Balenciaga, and the malicious fascist forces whipping up a 24/7 moral panic news cycle concerning the brand's latest campaign photos. Who stands to benefit from the outrage, and who might lose everything? We also would like to preface that this episode concerns frank and serious discussions about sexual assault, trafficking, and the like. We do not take these discussions lightly, nor do we wish to downplay the legitimacy or importance of these discussions. Links : Balenciaga says it’s sorry for holiday ads depicting children holding teddy bears in bondage gear [ Fortune ] Balenciaga ‘BDSM teddy bear’ photographer speaks out amid backlash [ NY Post ] After teddy bear backlash, Balenciaga announces lawsuit for separate ad [ Washington Post ] Kim Kardashian ‘re-evaluating’ Balenciaga relationship over child images [ Washington Post ] When High Fashion and QAnon Collide [ NYT ] Kanye West on Balenciaga campaign scandal: ‘All celebrities are controlled’ [ Page Six] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Brad Pitt and Emrata's Troubling 'Relationship' Had More Twists Than Gone GirlContent warning for this episode: we talk about domestic violence, abuse, and harm to children. We will give verbal warnings in the episode before those segments. Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski have been in the headlines recently for their brief romantic outings, however the narrative Page Six and other tabloids report may not be the whole story. Violence and abuse allegation about Pitt recently revealed in court documents directly oppose Ratajkowski’s reputation as a feminist author and content creator. Links: Emily Ratajkowski, Brad Pitt, 11/16/2022 Emrata latest video [ TikTok ] Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski 'Have Had a Few Dates': 'There Is an Attraction' (Source) [October 3] [ People ] Emily Ratajkowski, Sebastian Bear-McClard planning to divorce amid cheating claims [July 15, 2022] [ Page Six ] Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard Split After 4 Years of Marriage: Source [July 18, 2022] [ People ] Brad Pitt allegedly ‘choked,’ hit ‘frightened’ kids in Angelina Jolie plane fight [October 4, 2022] [ Page Six ] Brad Pitt calls Angelina Jolie’s latest plane allegations ‘completely untrue’ [October 5, 2022] [ Page Six ] Emily Ratajkowski, Freer Now Than Ever, Gets Candid on TikTok, Britney Spears and What Her New Podcast Has in Common With Joe Rogan’s [ Variety ] Emily Ratajkowski kisses mystery man on NYC date night amid Brad Pitt rumors [ Page Six ] Emily Ratajkowski Spotted Passionately Kissing New Man After Being Linked to Brad Pitt [ People ] Here's Where Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski Stand After Her Date Night With Orazio Rispo [ E! ] cursed Twitter link [ Twitter ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Rick Caruso Loves the Police Like Rich Celebrities Also Love the PoliceWhich celebrities ate Rick Caruso’s assh*le during an extremely spooky L.A. mayoral race? We dive deep into Hollywood's election meddling in the city of angels... and everywhere else! Most notably: Pennsylvania's hotly debated Senate race between global eating disorder merchant Dr. Oz and local "guys being dudes" hero John Fetterman! As always, there's a darker story hidden beneath the flurry of election headlines this week. A story of gentrification, of property developers and pigs, of celebrities and their twisted financial investments. Let's dig in! Links: Oprah rejects her protégé Dr. Oz and backs Democrat John Fetterman in Pa. senate race [ NPR ] Mehmet Oz Responds to Oprah’s Endorsement of Opponent John Fetterman: ‘She and I Have Different Politics’ (Video) [ Yahoo] Inside the Star-Studded Rivalry Dividing Los Angeles (Oct. 24) [ Town and Country ] Karen Bass Rolls Out More Celebrity Endorsers in Race for L.A. Mayor [ Variety ] Chris Pratt joins celebrities to endorse Rick Caruso for LA mayor [ NYP ] Tweets: Who Are Celebrities Endorsing for LA Mayor [ LA Mag ] The L.A. mayor's race has rich celebrities backing a pro-police billionaire [ MSNBC ] NBC News About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Escaping Mr. Beast's Willy Wonka Torture DungeonMr. Beast is a person who quickly transformed the Youtube industry with extreme acts of philanthropy and millions of dollars wasted on frivolous acts of torture on random people. Specifically those most desperate for money! But is he the generous Willy Wonka figure he's made himself out to be, or is there more to the story? Links: ‘A cashier leaked he was going to be buying people’s groceries and they all just showed’: Rumors of MrBeast showing up at grocery store lead to chaos [ Daily Dot ] TikTok of Chaos [ TikTok ] ANIMAL INSTINCTS Chaos as shoppers clear shelves and fill BAGS with food amid fake rumors YouTuber MrBeast was set to pay for EVERYTHING [ The Sun ] How I Gave Away $1,000,000 How MrBeast spends $48,000,000 a year on videos Giving A Random Homeless Man $10,000 Giving $100,000 To A Homeless Person Homeless Man Buys A Lamborghini MrBeast said he turned down $1 billion deal for his YouTube channel and associated companies [ Insider ] Scoop: YouTube mega-star MrBeast seeks 10-figure valuation [ Axios ] Night Media: [ Talent Page ] Matthew Beem ( CLICK THIS LINK ) Link - Night Ventures (Venture Capital Firm) Is MrBeast actually worth $1.5 billion? [ TechCrunch ] YouTube star MrBeast created a real-life 'Squid Game' set and had people compete for $456,000 [ Insider ] YouTube star MrBeast said he spends up to $8 million a month on making elaborate videos and promoting his food businesses [ Insider ] MrBeast’s ‘Real Life Squid Game’ and the price of viral stunts [ TechCrunch ] YouTube giant MrBeast considering a White House run in 20 years [ The Hill ] MrBeast recreated Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, featuring a toilet made of cake, a dessert contest judged by Gordon Ramsay, and a 'chocolate waterfall' [ Insider ] YouTube star MrBeast says he doesn't 'really need money' because he only cares about making videos: 'In the last 20 days I've only left the studio once’ [ Insider ] FaZe Clan, Jeffree Star, and MrBeast received coronavirus relief loans [ Mashable ] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- The Haunting of Tati Westbrook (Part Two)Links: GROCERY HAUL | Favorite Healthy Food MY WEIGHT LOSS STORY Has posted about 5G. Most of the tweets are deleted but this one: [ Tweet ] YouTuber Tati Westbrook Moves to Texas, Buys Lavish Suburban Estate [ Dirt ] MAKEUP BREAKUP ... Goodbye 💔 SHOCKING BEAUTY FAVES ... I'm Obsessed! 100+ FOUNDATIONS ... This is Heartbreaking 💔 About: Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place! Hosted by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson , Eating For Free is a weekly investigative podcast reporting live from the absolute edge of the internet. We're a new wave of gossip sleuths at a time when our culture is increasingly chaotic and mass media lacks the talent or clarity to make sense of our shared capitalist nightmare! You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- The Haunting of Tati Westbrook (Part One)About: Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place! Hosted by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson , Eating For Free is a weekly investigative podcast reporting live from the absolute edge of the internet. We're a new wave of gossip sleuths at a time when our culture is increasingly chaotic and mass media lacks the talent or clarity to make sense of our shared capitalist nightmare! You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Eating For Free Oct 12 · 1h 36m American Crime Story: The Try GuysYou begged us for it, so here you go! Links: "The Try Guys" Form Independent Production Company, Enter Into New Strategic Partnership With BuzzFeed [2018, Buzzfeed ] Try Guys tearfully admit they knew of Ned Fulmer’s affair weeks ago [ Page Six ] [ Youtube ] I watched their TryPods episode “ok, let's talk about it” so you don’t have to… [ YouTube ] Buzzfeed News article about the podcast episode [ Buzzfeed ] From the internet: [ We Got This Covered ] Why Are the Try Guys So Angry? Try Jeopardizing $6M a Year in Clicks [ THR ] So, what's next for The Try Guys? [ Mashable ] Why Are We Still So Scandalized by Cheating? What our recent obsession with infidelity reveals about us. [ The Cut ] The Spectacular Fall of the “Wife Guy”: Cheating scandals involving everyone from Adam Levine to Ned of the Try Guys are putting a crack in the carefully tailored “wife guy” aesthetic [ Air Mail ] About: Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place! Hosted by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson , Eating For Free is a weekly investigative podcast reporting live from the absolute edge of the internet. We're a new wave of gossip sleuths at a time when our culture is increasingly chaotic and mass media lacks the talent or clarity to make sense of our shared capitalist nightmare! You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Best of 2022: How Evangelical Home Renovation TV Influencers Nuked the Housing MarketAbout: Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place! Hosted by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson , Eating For Free is a weekly investigative podcast reporting live from the absolute edge of the internet. We're a new wave of gossip sleuths at a time when our culture is increasingly chaotic and mass media lacks the talent or clarity to make sense of our shared capitalist nightmare! You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Dear Rihanna, Good Luck Performing New Music On That Stage You Speak OfLinks: RIHANNA: I'M GOIN' TO THE SUPER BOWL!!! Headlining Halftime Show [ TMZ ] KiKi Layne claims ‘most’ of her ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ scenes were cut [ Page Six ] 'Don't Worry Darling' Crew Disputes Claims of on-Set Drama Between Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh [ People ] Constance Wu Says She Experienced 'Sexual Harassment and Intimidation' by 'Fresh Off the Boat' Producer [ Youtube ] [ People ] About: Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place! Hosted by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson , Eating For Free is a weekly investigative podcast reporting live from the absolute edge of the internet. We're a new wave of gossip sleuths at a time when our culture is increasingly chaotic and mass media lacks the talent or clarity to make sense of our shared capitalist nightmare! You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Kourtney Kardashian and Boohoo Star In: The Devil Wears Diet Prada (Part Two)Links: Short-sellers’ bets against Boohoo reach £45m as shares tumble [ Retail Gazette ] Sustainability at Boohoo [ Boohoo ] Kourtney Kardashian wants to make Boohoo’s fast-fashion sustainable. Spoiler alert: she can’t [The Guardian ] Here’s What Boohoo Has to Say About the Backlash [ Women’s Wear Daily ] Kourtney Kardashian Uses 101k Gallons of Excess Water During Historic Drought [ NPR ] Kourtney Kardashian’s Boohoo runway show plagued by power problems [ Page Six ] Kourtney Kardashian Launches ‘Lemme’ a New Supplement Line [ Newswire ] About: Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place! Hosted by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson , Eating For Free is a weekly investigative podcast reporting live from the absolute edge of the internet. We're a new wave of gossip sleuths at a time when our culture is increasingly chaotic and mass media lacks the talent or clarity to make sense of our shared capitalist nightmare! You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
- Kourtney Kardashian and Boohoo Star In: The Devil Wears Diet Prada (Part One)Links: Kourtney Kardashian: Boohoo collab backlash was ‘exactly what I was hoping for’ [Page Six ] So, let's go to boohoo and see what this is all about… On Tuesday, Sept. 13 — the day of her line’s launch — Kardashian finally addressed the backlash on Instagram . [Click here for the official campaign page] Campaign series [ Youtube ] About: Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place! Hosted by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson , Eating For Free is a weekly investigative podcast reporting live from the absolute edge of the internet. We're a new wave of gossip sleuths at a time when our culture is increasingly chaotic and mass media lacks the talent or clarity to make sense of our shared capitalist nightmare! You can also find us on our website , Twitter , and Instagram . Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers: Twitter : @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson: Twitter : @_matthewlawson0 comments0
