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 gossip.
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Sydney Sweeney Cancelled for This Surprising Reason
01/15/2026
Sydney Sweeney Cancelled for This Surprising Reason
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 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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She Said, She Said: Ashley Tisdale vs. Hollywood Moms
01/08/2026
She Said, She Said: Ashley Tisdale vs. Hollywood Moms
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 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
12/24/2025
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
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. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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The Year of Slop
12/18/2025
The Year of Slop
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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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TV Talk Ep. 20 - #ItsAllHappening [Patreon Preview]
12/16/2025
TV Talk Ep. 20 - #ItsAllHappening [Patreon Preview]
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, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Hospitalized Over Lily Allen’s Exploding USB Butt Plugs
12/04/2025
Hospitalized Over Lily Allen’s Exploding USB Butt Plugs
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 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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‘Selling Sunset’ is a Sign of the Times (Part 2) [EDITED]
11/20/2025
‘Selling Sunset’ is a Sign of the Times (Part 2) [EDITED]
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 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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‘Selling Sunset’ is a Sign of the Times (Part 1)
11/13/2025
‘Selling Sunset’ is a Sign of the Times (Part 1)
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 favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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#SelfLoveSaturday
11/06/2025
#SelfLoveSaturday
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 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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So there's this pregnant AI...
10/30/2025
So there's this pregnant AI...
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 workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Bald at Bugonia
10/23/2025
Bald at Bugonia
In which we talk San Francisco summers, heists at The Louvre, Kristen Bell's weird IG posts, ‘Surviving Mormonism’, and the latest with Wendy Osefo’s arrest. 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Jennifer Lopez, The Greatest Showman
10/16/2025
Jennifer Lopez, The Greatest Showman
In which we talk Joan’s arrival to SF, Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘toxic’ work environment, updates on Wendy Osefo’s arrest, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry making it ‘yatch-official’, and Jennifer Lopez’s latest interview on Howard Stern. 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Live! From The Riyadh Comedy Festival (Part 2)
10/09/2025
Live! From The Riyadh Comedy Festival (Part 2)
In which we break down the controversial state-sponsored Riyadh Comedy Festival and its connections to the ongoing whitewashing of political violence committed by the Saudi 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 favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Live! From The Riyadh Comedy Festival (Part 1)
10/02/2025
Live! From The Riyadh Comedy Festival (Part 1)
In which we break down the controversial state-sponsored Riyadh Comedy Festival and its connections to the ongoing whitewashing of political violence committed by the Saudi 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 favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Club Chalamet: Love In the Time of Stan Wars (Finale)
09/25/2025
Club Chalamet: Love In the Time of Stan Wars (Finale)
In which we breakdown the history and origins of Club Chamalet before the expose by DailyMail.com 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Club Chalamet: Love In the Time of Stan Wars (Part 2)
09/18/2025
Club Chalamet: Love In the Time of Stan Wars (Part 2)
In which we breakdown the history and origins of Club Chamalet before the expose by DailyMail.com 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Club Chalamet: Love In the Time of Stan Wars (Part 1)
09/11/2025
Club Chalamet: Love In the Time of Stan Wars (Part 1)
In which we breakdown the history and origins of Club Chamalet before the expose by DailyMail.com 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s Sources: Kylie's biggest nemesis? A 50-something woman old enough to be her mother... and she's determined to DESTROY star's relationship with Timothée Chalamet [] Scene: [] The dark truth about Club Chalamet: She's a 58-year-old Timothée obsessive who HATES Kylie Jenner and tracks his every move… and her past is VERY revealing [] [], 06/27/18 [], 06/28/18 Welcome to Club Chalamet! [] 07/27/2018 Found the source of her love for Chalamet: [] Club Chalamet, [] On Twitter, in August of 2018 [] [] Club Chalamet: Meet The 30-Year-Old+ Super Fans Of Timothée 01/18/19 [] Club Chalamet, 04/17/22 [] Club Chalamet, 04/17/22 [] CC Breakdown [] Club Chalamet, 09/05/23 [] Club Chalamet, 09/15/23 [] Club Chalamet, Sept. 6, 2023 []
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Cardi B's Courtroom Charm School
09/04/2025
Cardi B's Courtroom Charm School
In which we talk Gaga’s new music video, Vogue’s new EIC, Karen Huger’s prison release, Scooter Braun and Sydney Sweeney, A24 and Elden Ring, and Cardi B’s legal win. 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s Skips: Britney Spears smacks her butt and rubs her chest during racy dance in sheer bodysuit [] Kristen Doute blasts ‘disgusting’ Golnesa ‘GG’ Gharachedaghi over Brittany Cartwright pregnancy speculation [] ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Bozoma Saint John Is Engaged to Keely Watson [] Kim Kardashian Explains Why She ‘Doesn’t Believe in Homework’ [] Taylor Swift’s First Post-Engagement Outfit Included a Preppy Fall Layer That’s So Practical [] Colman Domingo Says Prince and Paris Jackson Have Been 'Lovely' to Him in Making of Michael Jackson Biopic (Exclusive) [] PARIS JACKSON REBUFFS COLMAN DOMINGO, SAYS MICHAEL JACKSON BIOPIC CONTAINS ‘FULL-BLOWN LIES’ [] Jennifer Aniston, 56, reveals what gives her anxiety... after admitting she is 'overwhelmed' at times [] Main Stories: Lady Gaga Drops Video for Surprise Single 'The Dead Dance' [] New ‘Vogue’ Head of Editorial Content Is a 'Proud' Nepo Baby [] Karen Huger Waves to Fans in Full Glam After Jail Release [] Wendy Williams Conservatorship Updates [] SCOOTER BRAUN, SYDNEY SWEENEY IT'S OFFICIAL -- THEY'RE IN A SITUATIONSHIP!!!! [] Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her [] Elden Ring Superfan Alex Garland Put Together a 160-Page Draft Script – With 40 Extra Pages of Images – to Convince Bandai Namco and FromSoftware to Let Him Direct the Movie []
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Charlie Zakkour and The Crypto Torture Townhouse (Part 3)
08/28/2025
Charlie Zakkour and The Crypto Torture Townhouse (Part 3)
In which we breakdown New York Mag’s major cover story ‘The Crypto Maniacs and the Torture Townhouse’ BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK SPECIAL LINKS: 'DARK SIDE OF THE TRUTH' @ THE ROXIE SF: SEPT 2ND - TICKETS 'When to Critique a Trans Woman' ZINE - Mama Ganuush Digital Zine Fundraiser - 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s Sources: The Crypto Maniacs and the Torture Townhouse [] The Psychology of Cults [] The Bitcoin Administration: How JD Vance and Trump Establish Crypto Cult in the US [] Crypto theft is booming as criminals increasingly turn to physical attacks []
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Charlie Zakkour and The Crypto Torture Townhouse (Part 2)
08/21/2025
Charlie Zakkour and The Crypto Torture Townhouse (Part 2)
In which we breakdown New York Mag’s major cover story ‘The Crypto Maniacs and the Torture Townhouse’ BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK 'DARK SIDE OF THE TRUTH' @ THE ROXIE SF: SEPT 2ND - TICKETS 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s Sources: The Crypto Maniacs and the Torture Townhouse [] The Psychology of Cults [] The Bitcoin Administration: How JD Vance and Trump Establish Crypto Cult in the US [] Crypto theft is booming as criminals increasingly turn to physical attacks []
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Charlie Zakkour and The Crypto Torture Townhouse (Part 1)
08/14/2025
Charlie Zakkour and The Crypto Torture Townhouse (Part 1)
In which we breakdown New York Mag’s major cover story ‘The Crypto Maniacs and the Torture Townhouse’ 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Abolish Disney
08/07/2025
Abolish Disney
In which we talk Ghislaine Maxwell’s new prison, Britney’s MTV rumors, Carole Radziwill’s reunion with Andy Cohen, and Disney’s final acquisition of Hulu. 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 gossip. You can also find us on our , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Sydney Sweeney’s School of Phrenology
07/31/2025
Sydney Sweeney’s School of Phrenology
In which we talk Skim's surgical shapewear, Denise Richard's divorce hell, HGTV's downfall, and Sydney Sweeney's new American Eagle campaign. Skips: Dave Franco Says Zac Efron Injured His Finger While They Grabbed Each Other's Crotches in Neighbors [] Brandi Glanville Says She’s ‘Finally Getting Answers’ With Health Battle: ‘Can’t Wait to Live Again’ [] Gwyneth Paltrow’s savage nickname for Winona Ryder revealed: book [] (Vagina Ryder) Mariah Carey reveals her anti-aging secret: Denial [] Tom Cruise, 63, goes official with 'new love' Ana de Armas, 37, as they indulge in telling PDA on romantic getaway [] Main Stories: Kim Kardashian’s Skims Launches Face Shapewear and Fans Shared Their Mixed Reactions [] Denise Richards claims estranged husband Aaron Phypers stole her private photos, violated restraining order [] Denise Richards’ Estranged Husband Aaron Phypers Addresses Cheating Scandal, Denies Stealing Laptop [] HGTV Is Looking To Become Sexier As Property Crisis Hits Cable Television [] Does Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle 'great jeans' campaign mark a shift for ads? [] Sydney Sweeney Wanted to ‘Push’ Envelope With American Eagle Campaign Before Controversial Reactions [ Dunkin’ Faces Backlash Over Genetics Reference in New Ad [] Donald Trump Jr. Swoons Over Dad In Freaky AI Parody Of Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Ad [] [CLICK] The Carl’s Jr. Burger Girl Is So Back, for Better or Worse []
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Vanderpump Rules & The Valley: Legacies of Violence
07/17/2025
Vanderpump Rules & The Valley: Legacies of Violence
In which we talk Jax Taylor's sudden departure from The Valley, the physical and emotional abuse he took on his coworkers, the legal risks the network took to keep him employed, and what it means for Bravo's future. July 19th - SAN FRANCISCO | Salon HALA [] ---- 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Love Island Has F*cked Up Love
07/10/2025
Love Island Has F*cked Up Love
In which we talk JoJo Siwa's pivot, Jennifer Aniston's new psychic boyfriend, Elon's racism machine at X, Devil Wear's Prada 2, and Kevin Jonas' business ventures. July 11th - TORONTO | Boyfriend Reveal [] July 19th - SAN FRANCISCO | Salon HALA [] ---- 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s Skips: Justin Bieber sends pointed message about Hailey marriage amid divorce rumors [] Justin Bieber brings son Jack Blues to a jam session with his friends... after smoking in a studio [] Kelly Ripa Seeks 'Good Looking' Players for Italian Soccer Team She Bought with Mark Consuelos: Watch the Clip! (Exclusive) [] Kim Zolciak’s daughter Brielle Biermann admits getting filler became as ‘normal’ as grabbing a Diet Coke [] Full House star Candace Cameron Bure drops divorce bombshell as she admits to 'rough season' in marriage [] JoJo Siwa ridiculed over new 'trad wife' makeover amid Chris Hughes romance [] Main Stories: What ‘Love Island USA’ cast was told about Cierra Ortega’s sudden exit following racial slur scandal [] Who is Jim Curtis, Jennifer Aniston’s rumored new beau? [] Jennifer Aniston gave a meaningful nod to rumored beau Jim Curtis before Mallorca vacation [] The Devil Wears Prada 2 Casts Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet and More [] Musk’s AI firm forced to delete posts praising Hitler from Grok chatbot [] Linda Yaccarino Exits as CEO of X [] Kevin Jonas Lost ‘Almost All’ of His Money After the Jonas Brothers' 2013 Breakup [] Former boy band member and teen heartthrob Kevin Jonas’s new gig [] Most Creative People: Kevin Jonas [] Kevin Jonas: From A Successful Music Career To Full-Time Entrepreneur [] A Jonas Brother Has A New App That Looks Just Like Yo, And He's Been Meeting With Investors []
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Notes On the Diddy Verdict
07/03/2025
Notes On the Diddy Verdict
In which we talk plastic surgery, billionaire weddings, bisexual princesses, the Diddy trial, and MAGA's new Alcatraz. 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s
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Ashley Tisdale's CoComelon Connection
06/26/2025
Ashley Tisdale's CoComelon Connection
In which we talk Labubus, Spotify arms race, Jeff Bezos' villian wedding, Ashley Tisdale and CoComelon, and Megan 2.0 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s Skips: Even Cher Is In on the Labubu Trend [] Kevin Spacey Honored at Italian Global Series Festival, Thanks Franco Nero for Casting Him ‘When Very Few Had the Guts’ After Allegations [] Lorde Was Lip-syncing for her Life on TikTok Live [] LANA DEL REY MID-SHOW STEAMY KISS W/ MY SWAMP HUBBY!!! 💋 [] METS New Pitcher … DICKY LOVELADY [] Selena Gomez shows off bold new look after unfollowing ex Justin Bieber's wife Hailey [] Amanda Bynes shares weight loss goal as she starts Ozempic after joining OnlyFans [] Justin Bieber shares cryptic post about 'silent treatment' after Hailey wedding ring saga [] Justin and Hailey Bieber ‘struggling’ to save marriage as tensions escalate: ‘Things are not good’ [] Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez throw lavish foam party on $500M superyacht ahead of nuptials [] Yolanda Hadid claps back after posting ‘inappropriate’ photo of Gigi’s daughter, Khai [] Amber Heard Shares Rare Photo as She Returns to Work on a New Play: 'In My Theatre Era' [] Main Stories: ARIANA MADIX HOT SHOTS … HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY! [] ‘RHONY’ star allegedly ‘banned’ from SoulCycle for ‘making out’ with boyfriend mid-class ] Everyone Wants a Piece of Pedro Pascal [] WATCH: ‘Wicked’ Star’s National Anthem Divides the Internet [] What’s the Goss About Cost(ner)? [] How Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez plan to outwit protesters for their Venice wedding []
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Patti LuPone vs. Patti LuPone (feat. Alex Bedder)
06/19/2025
Patti LuPone vs. Patti LuPone (feat. Alex Bedder)
We are joined in Part Two of 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 and on their ! 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s Sources: Patti LuPone and Andrew Lloyd Webber finally bury the hatchet 01/28/18 [] Patti LuPone Thinks Barbra Streisand’s Too Old for ‘Gypsy’ | WWHL [] Andrew Rannells on Tension Between Patti LuPone & Glenn Close | WWHL [] While Patti Lupone Vows She’ll Never Do Another Musical, She Is Singing Soon Onstage in L.A. 04/03/24 []
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Patti LuPone vs. Broadway (feat. Alex Bedder)
06/12/2025
Patti LuPone vs. Broadway (feat. Alex Bedder)
We 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 and on their ! 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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s Sources: Patti LuPone Called Out for ‘Bullying’ Remarks by Hell’s Kitchen Star Kecia Lewis After Dubbing Broadway Musical ‘Too Loud’ [] Patti LuPone Is Done with Broadway—and Almost Everything Else, [] Audra’s statement [] Broadway’s Open Letter [] Patti LuPone on Broadway [] Renée Elise Goldsberry Reacts to Patti LuPone Drama with Audra McDonald: 'If It Sells a Ticket, Let the Games Continue' [] Audra McDonald Brings the House Down with Gypsy Performance at 2025 Tony Awards After Patti LuPone Drama [] Oprah Winfrey shades Patti LuPone at Tony Awards 2025 as Broadway star skips awards show [] Cole Escola clarifies Nicole Scherzinger ‘four more years’ Tonys joke []
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Insurrecting JoJo Siwa's Pansexual Polycule
06/05/2025
Insurrecting JoJo Siwa's Pansexual Polycule
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 , , and . Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers’ Matthew Lawson’s Skips: Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s daughter Ariana claims they spent all her money amid divorce [] Bianca Censori continues her fishnet obsession in sultry new snaps, [] Ellen Pompeo Details Being Detained by the TSA Over Sunflower Seeds: 'They Brought the Bomb Squad In' [] Kylie Jenner reveals exact details of boob job in surprisingly candid confession, [] Teddi Mellencamp has a new boyfriend as she battles stage 4 cancer: report, [] ‘Supermodel’ Bethenny Frankel shakes it in another thong swimsuit after fashion show criticism, [] Armie Hammer reunites with ex-wife and kids for milestone... after scary cannibalism scandal [] Abby Lee Miller sues Cedars-Sinai hospital for malpractice, claims they left catheter in [] Alexis Bledel Withdraws From Emmy Race for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Due to New Guest Actor Rules (EXCLUSIVE), [] Main Stories: Andy Cohen drops major ‘RHONJ’ casting bombshell after show was put on pause: ‘Looking at the future’ [] Luann de Lesseps sparks engagement rumors while sporting massive diamond ring, [] JoJo Siwa ‘Never Imagined’ Being This Close to BF Chris Hughes: ‘It’s Really Hard Because People Tear It Apart’ [] Erika Jayne's ex Tom Giradi, 86, faces dying behind bars as he's given prison sentence after fraud case [] MrBeast Claims He Has 'Very Little Money' and Is 'Borrowing' Cash from His Mom to Pay for His Upcoming Wedding, [] Andy Cohen accused of unleashing 'coordinated attack' against Real Housewives star after drug allegations, [] Gigi and Bella Hadid Reveal Half-Sister, Aydan Nix, []
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