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Folks, we're breaking down the Emmys 2026: the good, the bad, the reaction shots. We're going for it all. This year's show was hosted by Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay who brought out the ol' vaudeville complete with MULTIPLE musical numbers and sketch comedy with her pal Taylor Swift. It was a ride. It's a thankless gig so we appreciate Mariska being game for it and bringing the energy and vocals. If you want to hear her belting during "Brotherhood of Man" opposite a CGI'd Kathy Bates you can watch it . Other highlights included: Nicole Kidman bringing real moviestar gravitas, the...
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We are with our pal Alison Leiby whose new memoir of essays I’m A Lot: Surviving Myself and All the People I've Been just came out this summer. Buy it Alison is our old pal from our comedy days, and we were so excited to catch up with Alison to talk about ALL the things she covers in her book: her days as an aquatic jock, her near-death surgery, her abortion, and her critically acclaimed solo show about her abortion. But because it’s us, we also had to talk about the Real Housewives, American Girl dolls, chiropractors, birth order, and so much more. Get into it and read or listen to...
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Babes, it's here! Our live recording with Emmy-winner Ann Dowd! You Might Know Her From The Handmaid's Tale, The Testaments, Hereditary, Compliance, Philadelphia, Lorenzo's Oil, Masters of Sex, Marley & Me, Garden State, Freaks & Geeks, Mass, Olive Kitteridge, and The Leftovers. We talk about Ann's incredible take on Mrs. Garrett/Charlotte Rae in the Live in Front of a Studio Audience stagings of The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes, her own FYC campaign for Compliance (and whether she was inspired by Melissa Leo or nah), and the constant comparisons with Margo Martindale. All that...
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Folks, it’s here! Our live recording from this past winter at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City. This recording is Anne and Damian shot straight out of a rocket ship with a lot of IN PERSON energy. We were so fortunate to be joined by THREE former guests of the show: Ann Harada, Annaleigh Ashford, and Sandra Caldwell--not to mention a cavalcade of cameos from past guests. This recording was so special and we're so grateful for everyone who made it possible including those of you that joined in person, via the livestream, or are listening right now. Your support means the world to...
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Madonna dropped a new album--Confessions II--and we are breaking it all down with comedian, friend, and Madonna superfan, Tranna Wintour. Have you listened? Discussed this episode - Comedian writer, friend of the pod, Madonna super fan Tranna’s new podcast: Music Director and Producer, Did Martha Graham label her “Madame X”? in 1992 TRANNA’S TOP MADONNA TEXTS album (1998) (1991) (2005) album (2003) - book by Christopher Ciccone TRACK LISTING I Feel So Free Good for the Soul One Step Away Bring Your Love (with Sabrina Carpenter) Danceteria Read My Lips...
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We're still feeling the gay ass vibes of Pride and talking about one of the gayest film directors there ever was, Joel Schumacher, with our pals and hosts of the film history podcast, Mixed Reviews, Gavin Mevius and Louie Rendon. We're breaking down Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, The Lost Boys, The Client, St. Elmo's Fire, Phantom of the Opera, and more. Add Joel Schumacher to Anne's list of men + Cesar Romero's TAILOR and drama with Andrew Lloyd Webber, can you imagine? Discussed this episode: Follow and listen to their Joel Schumacher episode here! Our episode of Movies discussed:...
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You Might Know Her From tick, tick... BOOM!, City on Fire, The Comedian, BrainDead, Song Sung Blue, and theatrical productions of Starstuck, Sister Act, Dolly the Musical, Angels in America, and Fun Home. We talked to Beth about Starstruck, the queer Cyrano de Bergerac inspired musical she co-wrote with music by the Indigo Girls’ Emily Saliers; portraying Dolly Parton’s gay best friend (with a striking mullet) in the Dolly Parton musical; and originating the role of Sister Mary Robert in the Sister Act musical before it got to Broadway. We also talked about her iconic role as Alison...
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Special Pride episode with actress-adjacent darling and actor, writer, director Craig Chester. Yes, Craig is only the third self-identified man to be on the main feed—but this is important! We talk to Craig about his place in queer history as part of the New Queer Cinema movement, the impact of his first feature Adam & Steve, and a potential sequel. All that plus, intel from the set of Sex and the City, the truth about his role in The Anniversary Party, and how his life is intertwined with Montgomery Clift’s legacy. We just LOVE Craig, and we know you will too! To listen to our...
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Happy season! We’re here with friend of the show, Jess Rothschild who is telling us all about the second season of her hit docu-series Finding Fire Island--breaking down the mythology around the queer mecca, the celebs that have frequented it since way back when (Hey, Liz Taylor), and how the very You-Might-Know-Her-From-y way actress and former Ziegfeld Follies girl helped start it all! Patreon: Follow us on social media: on IG || on TT || || Discussed this week: Jess Rothschild from “Hot Takes and Deep Dives,” did a special , which led to her series by Mike Fisher...
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Well, we are forever P!NK fans now, folks. The flying popstar delivered one of the best Tony openings in years complete with celeb cameos and a rendition of "Lady the names of the nominated actors multiple times for TV viewers across the country. It was truly a joy that hearkens back to Rosie O'Donnell's iconic medley featuring Jennifer Holiday, Patti Lupone, and former guest of this show, Betty Buckley. What a time to be alive. That P!NK is giving the kids at home a little bit of that in 2026 felt so very important. We have so many thoughts so get into it. Plus, we're excited to announce that...
info_outlineOh, yes, we’re here with 5x-Tony-nominated singer-actor, Dana Ivey. You Might Know Her From The Addams Family, Addams Family Values, Home Alone 2, The Color Purple, Two Weeks Notice, Heartburn, The Help, Post Cards from the Edge, Sabrina, Oceans 8, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Rush Hour 3, AND theatre productions of Sunday in the Park with George, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Heartbreak House, The Rivals, Butley, and Driving Miss Daisy. Dana talked to us about adjusting her technique for the camera, always being cast as Southern or British, and acting opposite Cousin Itt in The Addams Family films. We also got all the stories from the little-known sitcom Easy Street with Loni Anderson and the Ruby Wax pilot Mama's Back opposite Joan Collins. All that plus so much more! Dana was just the best!
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Discussed this week:
Janet Jackson belly tattoo à la “Runaway”
Most recognized for Home Alone 2 and Addams Family films
Lauren Bacall the consummate film actress
Loved working with Stanely Tucci on The Imposters
Played Miss Millie in Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple
Grew up in Atlanta and had a long creative relationship with Alfred Uhry
Had to pay to see Driving Miss Daisy movie (never got to audition)
Has been an Anglophile her whole life (got a Fulbright grant to study at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art)
Connection between Southern and English accents because of dropped consonants
Double Tony Award Nominee for Heartbreak House and Sunday in the Park with George
Addams Family Values written by Paul Rudnick (Margaret was married to Cousin Itt)
Sitcom Easy Street w/ Loni Anderson and Ruby Wax written sitcom Mama’s Back w/ Rupert Everett and Joan Collins
Played Trudy Stork, original owner of Elizabeth Taylor (the dog) on Sex and the City
Plays Hester Stone at front desk of The Plaza in Home Alone 2
Oceans 8 heist scene was a nod to character actresses— they’d all be good
Raked stage was torture in Sunday in the Park with George
Dana Ivey’s Theatre Talk Roundtable: Nathan Lane & Mark Lamos
Judith Ivey and Dana Ivey are NOT related
Speak French, Latin and English in Rush Hour 3 (“anytime brother” was her adlib)