Sydney Sweeney Cancelled for This Surprising Reason
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In which we talk Gracie Abrams in A24, Sydney Sweeney and Israel, Nene Leakes returning to Bravo, Mar-a-Lago on Netflix, and Erika Jayne's new BF 'The Sheriff of Baghdad'. BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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...
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She Said, She Said: Ashley Tisdale vs. Hollywood Moms
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In which we break down the incredibly confusing, vague, and cryptic responses to Ashley Tisdale’s essay in The Cut surrounding Hilary Duff, Megan Trainor, and Mandy Moore. BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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...
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A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
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In which we recap and react to the insanity that is the Disney original ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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....
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The Year of Slop
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In which we recap 2025 as the ‘Year of Slop’ BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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...
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TV Talk Ep. 20 - #ItsAllHappening [Patreon Preview]
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In which we (preview) our S12E01 recap of the new Vanderpump Rules cast! BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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,...
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Hospitalized Over Lily Allen’s Exploding USB Butt Plugs
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In which we talk Khloe Kardashian mold exposure, Rosalia’s Southwest Airlines ventures, forgotten memories from Rihanna’s 777 tour, Mad Men’s 4K restoration errors, Sabrina Carpenter Trump songs, and Lily Allen’s USB butt plugs. BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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...
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‘Selling Sunset’ is a Sign of the Times (Part 2) [EDITED]
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NOTE: An earlier version of this episode misattributed information about Chelsea's ex-husband. Please re-download the episode and we apologize for the error! A deep dive into Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' and it's chnaging culture in the wake of facism under the Trump regime. BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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...
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‘Selling Sunset’ is a Sign of the Times (Part 1)
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A deep dive into Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' and it's chnaging culture in the wake of facism under the Trump regime. BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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...
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#SelfLoveSaturday
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In which we talk Miss Piggy movie, Selling Sunset AI, the new girls on RHOBH, All’s Fair debuting at 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Candace Cameron Bure not eating salt. BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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...
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So there's this pregnant AI...
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In which we talk Dr. Phil bankrupcty, MRI spon-con, evil billioniaires, Jennifer Lawrence using ChatGPT, and Albanian's 'pregnant' AI minister. BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: 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...
info_outlineWe are joined for this special episode with broadway industry expert Alex Bedder to talk everything Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Kecia Lewis, and BTS from the latest Tonys Awards ceremony.
Find Alex Bedder on Instagram and on their 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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com
Sources:
- Patti LuPone Called Out for ‘Bullying’ Remarks by Hell’s Kitchen Star Kecia Lewis After Dubbing Broadway Musical ‘Too Loud’ [People]
- Patti LuPone Is Done with Broadway—and Almost Everything Else, [NYer]
- Audra’s statement [Instagram]
- Broadway’s Open Letter [Open Letter]
- Patti LuPone on Broadway [Instagram]
- Renée Elise Goldsberry Reacts to Patti LuPone Drama with Audra McDonald: 'If It Sells a Ticket, Let the Games Continue' [People]
- Audra McDonald Brings the House Down with Gypsy Performance at 2025 Tony Awards After Patti LuPone Drama [People]
- Oprah Winfrey shades Patti LuPone at Tony Awards 2025 as Broadway star skips awards show [Page Six]
- Cole Escola clarifies Nicole Scherzinger ‘four more years’ Tonys joke [Pink News]