Eating For Free

Holiday Movie Recap: Netflix’s ‘Our Little Secret’ Dec 20, 2024

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

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Entering the Silly Zone (feat. Luigi Mangione) Dec 12, 2024

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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, Instagram
Matthew Lawson’s Twitter, Instagram

Skips:

JOE ROGAN SAYS HEALTHCARE COMPANIES ARE 'F***ING GROSS' … After Fatal Shooting Of CEO [TMZ]
Megan Fox dumped Machine Gun Kelly after she ‘found text messages’ from other women in his phone, [Page Six]
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Recalls Feces-Loving Cellmate and Suicidal Thoughts In Prison: 'Horrified, Trapped' (Exclusive), [People]
Why Elton John Calls the Legalization of Marijuana ‘One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Time’, [People]
Jason Kelce Reveals the Unusual Nickname He Has for Wife Kylie — and What He's Not Allowed to Call Her, [People]
Netflix Doc on Bryan Johnson’s Quest for Immortality ‘Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to
Live Forever’ Sets 2025 Release Date, [Variety]
Dolly Parton Says She and Husband Carl Dean Celebrate Anniversaries in 'Comfortable' Places, Like McDonald's, [People]

Main Stories:

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Grand Total: A Record $2 Billion, [NYT]
KIM KARDASHIAN SUPPORTERS ASK HER TO SAVE LUIGI MANGIONE … Get Him A Pardon!!! [TMZ]
Jay-Z embraces mother-in-law Tina Knowles after ‘hacker’ liked post about rape lawsuit, [Page Six]
Jay-Z Lawyer Says Jane Doe Accusing Rapper of Rape Must Reveal Her Identity or Drop Lawsuit, [THR]
JUSTIN BALDONI SHOUT OUT TO 'IT ENDS WITH US' FANS ... Who Honored Film's Message Amid Feud Rumors [TMZ]
Drew Barrymore Tells Cynthia Erivo That People Warn Her to 'Back Off a Little Bit' from Guests: 'I'm So Touchy’, [People]
HOW ‘WICKED’ AND OTHER RECENT HITS SET UP 2025 FOR BOFFO BOX OFFICE, [Variety]
Emma Roberts Thriller ‘Fourth Wall’ Set to Shoot in Saudi Arabia’s New AlUla Studios, [Variety]
Surprising, Unsettling, Surreal: Roaming Through Saudi Arabia, [NYT]

Sabrina Carpenter vs. Barry Keoghan vs. Breckie Hill Dec 05, 2024

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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

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RIP Vanderpump Rules (feat. Shamira Ibrahim) Nov 28, 2024

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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, Instagram
Matthew Lawson’s Twitter, Instagram

President Cybertrucker Nov 21, 2024

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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, Instagram
Matthew Lawson’s Twitter, Instagram

Murder on the Tesla Bot Express [PATREON PREVIEW] Nov 20, 2024

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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’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson

The Last Addition Rae Episode Nov 14, 2024

Our last episode on the icon in the making.

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’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

Can y’all quit making random ass people famous who have no future in a music career, i don’t wanna hear anything about addison rae’s song, 03/19/21 [X]
Kourtney Kardashian's pal Addison Rae flashes a peace sign in Beverly Hills after getting a TICKET from a motorcycle cop, 02/17/21 [DM]
ADDISON RAE’S NEXT ACT: POP STAR, 03/19/21 [RS]
Addison Rae on Her Pop Reinvention and Debut Single ‘Obsessed’ , 03/21/21 [Vogue]
Jimmy Fallon addresses his TikTok dance segment with Addison Rae. Here's why it sparked backlash, 03/30/21 [USA Today]
Addison Rae Jokingly Responds to Criticism Over UFC Reporter Photo, 07/10/21 [E]
TikTok star Addison Rae: ‘Give me a chance to show myself as an actress’, 08/27/21 [LAT]
‘I Think I’m Just a Curious Person’: Addison Rae on Her Quest for Pop Perfection, 08/21/23 [Vogue]
EVERYONE LOVES ADDISON RAE, 05/16/24 [Nylon]
Addison Rae Is Living That Life, 07/20/24 [Interview]
Addison Rae Reflects on Debut EP and Teases New Music to Come: 'I'm Always in the Studio' (Exclusive), 02/07/24 [People]
ADDISON RAE HAS MASTERED THE ART OF MANIFESTATION, 06/30/22 [HS]
Addison Rae's mom, Sheri Easterling, and rapper Yung Gravy attend VMAs together, 08/29/22 [NBC]

The Addison Rae Movie Episode Nov 07, 2024

Hello girls and gays! To those who came up and said something during Joan's recent gig in Toronto—we love you!

That said, here's the movie review from 2021 we mentioned releasing next week. Americans, considering everything, I think you'll excuse us this one small pleasure of taking the week off and doing literally anything else, like smoking weed!

We miss you all, we love you all, and we'll be back next week!

The Addison Rae Episode Oct 31, 2024

In which Matt and Joan attend for their sins against the Sunrae's

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’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

‘I Think I’m Just a Curious Person’: Addison Rae on Her Quest for Pop Perfection, 08/21/23 [Vogue]
TikToker Addison Rae Signs With WME (Exclusive), 01/21/20 [THR]
How talent agency WME plans to boost the careers of TikTok stars like Chase Hudson and Addison Rae, as the 'frenzy' to sign the platform's top creators continues, 03/11/20 [Business Insider]
SCENE: The Kid Laroi Breaks Down “Addison Rae”, 03/23/20 [Genius]
Meet Addison Rae, One Of TikTok’s Biggest Stars, 04/07/20 [Forbes]
SCENE: The Ad Council Taps Meghan Trainor, Addison Rae, Molly Burke For Mental Health Awareness Month, 05/14/20 [TubeFilter]
TikTok star Addison Rae criticized for ‘staying silent’ about controversial old vid and ‘all lives matter tweet’, 07/08/20 [The Sun]
Addison Rae Returns to Social Media, Apologizes for Resurfaced Anti-Black Lives Matter Video, 07/08/20 [People]
Why TikTok’s Addison Rae Is More Than Just a “Pouty Face”, 07/11/20 [WSJ]
Addison Rae is the world's top-earning TikTok star, according to Forbes. She shared the inside story of her rise to fame., 08/06/20 [Business Insider]
Precious Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Addison Rae Star in Skims' One-Year Anniversary Campaign, 09/01/20 [Elle]
Addison Rae: One of Coveteur’s 10 Most Influential People Online Now, 09/05/20 [Coveteur]
TikTok’s 7 Highest-Earning Stars: New Forbes List Led By Teen Queens Addison Rae And Charli D’Amelio, 08/06/20 [Forbes]
Addison Rae Is Too Excited About Her New Makeup Brand to Worry About the Future of TikTok , 08/12/20 [Allure]
TikTok Star Addison Rae Cast in ‘She’s All That’ Remake (EXCLUSIVE), 09/11/20, [Variety]
TikTok's Addison Rae Gets Honest About Ignoring Hate Comments: 'It's a Hard Thing to Talk About', 11/05/20 [People]
SCENE: Grubhub Taps Addison Rae, CrankGameplays, More For Virtual Friendsgiving Promo On ‘Animal Crossing’, 11/16/20 [Tubefilter]
From TikTok to the Big Screen: Addison Rae Prepares for Debut Movie Role, 11/19/20 [THR]
SCENE: From Charli D’Amelio And Addison Rae To MrBeast And Marques Brownlee, Meet Forbes’ 30 Under 30 In Social Media, 12/01/20 [Forbes]
Addison Rae’s “She’s All That” Shut Down a COVID Testing Site, 12/02/20 [Popdust]
Addison Rae Is Ready to Prove You Wrong, 07/26/21 [Elle]

THE FAME KILLS: Lady Gaga, Famous Transsexual Oct 24, 2024

In our finale to THE FAME KILLS series, we explore Lady Gaga's connection with the gay community and the scandal that rocked her early days in the press.

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’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

Lady Gaga: How the world went crazy for the new queen of pop, 05/16/09 [Independent
Lady Gaga: New York Doll, 06/11/09 [RS]
Lady Gaga is a creation, but an authentic one, 06/24/09 [Today]
Chicks with D*cks… Is Lady GaGa Packing?, 08/06/09 [Bossip]
Lady Gaga Hermaphrodite Picture Sparks Rumors, 08/07/09 [THG]
Lady Gaga Goes Nude, Stands Up for Gays, 08/07/09 [ABC]
Lady Gaga Hermaphrodite Rumors 'Ridiculous,' Manager Says, 08/07/09 [ABC]
Lady Gaga Covers 'Out' Magazine as a Vamp for September 2009, 09/01/09 [OUT]
Lady GaGa: 'My father saved me from a deadly cocaine addiction', 09/08/09 [DM]
GaGa fumes at German reporter after hermaphrodite question, 09/08/09 [Express]
Maxim, 10/01/09 [Maxim]
Lady Gaga: the future of pop, 11/28/09 [Guardian]
Lady Gaga, 12/01/09 [Elle]
Fans are paying attention to Lady Gaga now, 12/02/09 [Today]
Lady Gaga meets the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, 12/09/09 [The Telegraph]
When Lady Gaga Appears, So Do Her Many Influences, 12/24/09 [NYT]

THE FAME KILLS: Lady Gaga, that Rah Rah B*tch Oct 17, 2024

We continue our series THE FAME KILLS at Gaga’s late 2000s origin: the NYC club scene. We investigate her initial impact on the music industry and its parallels to other controversial musicians of previous decades.

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’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

Who is Lady GaGa?, 12/30/08 [OK!]
Lady Gaga, 07/30/07 [BMI]
Going GaGa, 08/13/07 [WD]
Going GaGa for Lady Gaga, 10/01/07 [W]
Glamour is Lady Gaga, 09/18/08 [France 24]
Lady Gaga Talks About Her Debut Album, The Fame, Writing Her Hit Songs “Just Dance” And “Paparazzi,” And How She Started In The Music Business, 10/23/08 [Songwriter Universe]
No 427: Lady GaGa, 11/10/08 [Guardian]
Gaga for the Lady, 11/13/08 [Advocate]
Lady GaGa: Some Like It Pop, 11/18/08 [Seattle Weekly]
Lady GaGa, 11/19/08. [Straight]
GaGa Spreads Eagle for Dollars, 12/09/08 [TMZ]
Slaves to synth, 12/06/08 [Guardian]
'I've felt famous my whole life’, 01/20/09 [Guardian]

THE FAME KILLS: Lady Gaga and the Pfizer Microchip Oct 10, 2024

Continuing our series on fame, persona, and surreality that artists cultivate in the culture they inhabit, we discuss Lady Gaga's ascent into political influencing, activism, and sponsorship with global pharmaceutical brands. We look into her involvement with the Obama and Biden administration, partnership deals with Pfizer, and her incorporation of biotech startups and expiremental chemist within her Haus Labs empire.

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’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

April 11, 2023: Re-‘Born’: Lady Gaga’s ‘Bloody Mary’ Hits Top 10 on Pop Airplay Chart, [Billboard]
May 10, 2023: Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and TimelyCare Partner to Support College Students' Mental Health, [PR]
May 24, 2023: Lady Gaga: “There's a strong mental-health component to beauty”, [HP]
June 13, 2023: Lady Gaga, Nurtec have a ‘Million Reasons’ to say goodbye to migraines, [MMM]
Lady Gaga Partners with Pfizer to Raise Migraine Awareness, [Pfizer]
Lady Gaga gives EU a migraine (medication), [Politico]
August 08, 2023: Shop for a Good Cause: Lady Gaga Teams with Cotton On to Raise Mental Health Awareness, [Billboard]
Lady Gaga Goes Political in Maine, [NYT]
Lady Gaga Vows to Meet With Obama Over Teen’s Suicide, 09/23/2011 [Billboard]
Lady Gaga shows at Obama fundraiser, [Today]
Meeting with Lady Gaga on Inclusion and Equality for Our Young People, [WH]
The Clinton Emails: [LINK]
Lady Gaga set to headline inaugural ball for Obama staff, 01/21/13 [Guardian]
Exclusive: Hillary Clinton Pens Billboard Essay for Women in Music Issue, Pays Tribute to Lady Gaga and Honorees, [Billboard]
Lady Gaga: ‘Hillary Clinton Is Made of Steel, Is Unstoppable’, [RS]
Lady Gaga Protests in Front of Trump Tower, [ABC News]
Lady Gaga Joins Former Presidents at One America Appeal Benefit Concert in Texas, Donates $1 Million -- Watch, [ET]
Lady Gaga on Pop, Politics, and the Power of Women, [Glamour]
What Were Lady Gaga and Barack Obama Talking About for So Long at the Inauguration?, [Glamour]
Lady Gaga, who performed the National Anthem, has longstanding ties to Biden, 01/2021 [NYT]
Lady Gaga Tried to Investigate Jan. 6 Herself—'I Looked For Evidence', Jan 07, 2022 [Newsweek]
Biden taps Lady Gaga to co-chair an arts advisory committee that dissolved under Trump, [NPR]
July 31, 2023: Lady Gaga dined at a classic Minneapolis restaurant — and no one knows why, [Star Tribune]
Hawktail, Founder and Managing Partner: January 2021 to present [LINK]
Napster co-founder Sean Parker once vowed to shake up Washington; so how’s that working out?, [LA TIMES]
My Ex-Boyfriend’s New Girlfriend Is Lady Gaga, [NYT]

THE FAME KILLS: Lady Gaga's Resurrection Sep 26, 2024

In the introduction episode of our new series "THE FAME KILLS," we discuss the impact of fame, persona, and surreality that artists cultivate in the culture they inhabit. We start with Lady Gaga, diving deep into the arc of her larger-than-life personality, the double-life she used to inhbait, and her metamorphosis into becoming the character she created.

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’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

Lady Gaga Never Spoke Out Against Rumors Claiming She’s a Man ‘Because I Didn’t Feel Like a Victim With That Lie’: ‘I’m Used to Lies Being Printed About Me’, [Variety]
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars Rule Billboard Global Charts for Fourth Week, The Weeknd Debuts in Top 10, [Billboard]
Lady Gaga Struggles to Hand Out Popcorn at Joker: Folie à Deux Screening in High Fashion Look, [People]
Lady Gaga Reacts to Her 'Cryptic' Instagram Messages (Exclusive), [ET] [VIDEO]
Lady Gaga Releasing New Album Harlequin on Friday, [PF]
Lady Gaga on Joker: Folie à Deux, Getting Engaged, and the Joy of Making Pop Music Again, [Vogue]
September 23, 2024: 'I didn't want it to end.' Why director Todd Phillips came back with another 'Joker', [NPR]
May 24, 2024: Lady Gaga Goes Full Transformers Mode In a Car Part Dress, May 24, [Vogue]
May 2024: Lady Gaga Says Her New Music Is ‘Nothing Like Anything That I’ve Ever Made’, [RS]
July 29, 2024: Lady Gaga Surprises French Fans By Blasting Snippets of Two New LG7 Songs on Street, [Billboard]
April 11, 2023: Re-‘Born’: Lady Gaga’s ‘Bloody Mary’ Hits Top 10 on Pop Airplay Chart, [Billboard]
SCENE: May 10, 2023: Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and TimelyCare Partner to Support College Students' Mental Health, [PR]
May 24, 2023: Lady Gaga: “There's a strong mental-health component to beauty”, [HP]
June 13, 2023: Lady Gaga, Nurtec have a ‘Million Reasons’ to say goodbye to migraines, [MMM]
SCENE: Lady Gaga Partners with Pfizer to Raise Migraine Awareness  , [Pfizer]
July 31, 2023: Lady Gaga dined at a classic Minneapolis restaurant — and no one knows why, [Star Tribune]
August 08, 2023: Shop for a Good Cause: Lady Gaga Teams with Cotton On to Raise Mental Health Awareness, [Billboard]
SCENE: October 3, 2023: Lady Gaga will not have to pay $500,000 reward to woman tied to dognapping of her French bulldogs, [CNN]
SCENE: June 2024, Lady Gaga’s Glam Team Dish On Her Las Vegas Residency Beauty Looks, [Vogue]
SCENE: July 28, 2024: Olympics Choreographer on Working With Lady Gaga to Prepare Opening Ceremony Performance, and Why It Nearly Got Called Off Due to Rain (EXCLUSIVE), [Variety]

Sharpening The Mr. Beast Guillotine Sep 19, 2024

In which we talk about our live show in Brooklyn, "The Sims" movie, Pharrell's weird politics, Eric Robert's new biography, and how Mr. Beast and Jake Paul want to feed the children

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’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

'The Sims' Movie Officially In the Works at Amazon MGM, Margot Robbie to Produce [JJ]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be held without bail after sex trafficking, racketeering arrest [Page Six]
Julia Fox sets record straight on pregnancy rumors after baby bump photo [Page Six]
‘Incapacitated’ Wendy Williams was only paid $82K for doc while creators likely made ‘millions’: suit, [Page Six]
Blake Lively Addresses Domestic Violence Plot In 'It Ends With Us' Amid Rumored Feud With Justin Baldoni, [ET]

Main Stories:

Pharrell Williams ‘annoyed’ by celebrities like Taylor Swift endorsing political candidates: ‘Shut up. Nobody asked you’, [Page Six] / [THR]
Eric Roberts Issues Public Apology to Sister Julia Roberts In New Memoir 'Runaway Train' [JJ]
How Ben Affleck Is Celebrating His 52nd Birthday, [ET]
MrBeast Hits Back at Backlash After Launching Lunchables Competitor, [Newsweek]
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, Faces Class-Action Lawsuit From Contestants On Upcoming Prime Video Series 'Beast Games' [JJ]
MrBeast Sued by Reality Show Contestants Who Allege 'Chronic Mistreatment' Including Lack of 'Access to Hygienic Products': Complaint, [People]

Should we call it the 9/11 episode? Sep 12, 2024

In which we talk about our personal 9/11s, for Joan: the Rachel Zoe divorce, for Matt: Dr. Nicole leaving RHOM. We also talk JLo and Matt Damon, JT’s DUI plea deal, Taylor Swift and Kamala Harris, as well as Chappell Roan’s interview in Rolling Stone.

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’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

Elon Musk offers to give Taylor Swift a baby after ‘childless’ star endorses Kamala Harris for president [PageSix]
‘RHOSLC’ star Lisa Barlow loses $100k ring dancing at NYFW party [PageSix]
Patti LuPone bashes Kim Kardashian and Madonna's acting AGAIN: 'There's just some things people can't do' [DM]
Alexia and Todd Nepola enjoy PDA-packed getaway amid divorce: ‘They were all over each other’ [PageSix]

Main Stories:

Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman Announce ‘Mutual Decision’ to Split After 26 Years of Marriage [People]
Dr. Nicole Martin not filming ‘Real Housewives of Miami’ as questions about Season 7 return loom [PageSix]
Jennifer Lopez ‘enjoyed spending time’ with Matt Damon at TIFF amid Ben Affleck divorce [PageSix]
Justin Timberlake let off in Hamptons DUI arrest in exchange for $500 fine and PSA video for Mothers Against Drunk Driving [DM]
Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris After Presidential Debate, Proudly Signs Note ‘Childless Cat Lady’ [People]
Chappell Roan Is a Pop Supernova. Nothing About It Has Been Easy [RS]

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez, Falling In Love Again & Again Sep 05, 2024

In which we recount the (multiple) attempts Ben Affleck has orchestrated over the years to rehab his image, just to fall back into Bennifer 2.0 and likely, do the same again.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cut off in certain apps]:

Jennifer Lopez’s $20 Million Gamble: Why the Superstar Spent Her Own Money and Defied Skeptics to Tell Her Ben Affleck Love Story, 02/13/24 [Variety]
JENNIFER LOPEZ 'THIS IS ME... NOW' #1 ON CHARTS ... Tops Amazon, iTunes, 02/17/24 [TMZ]
Jennifer Lopez’s ‘This Is Me… Now’ Bows at No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart, 03/02/24 [Billboard]
Jennifer Lopez’s New Album Is The Lowest-Charting Of Her Career, 03/01/24 [Forbes]
Jennifer Lopez Is ‘Devastated’ by ‘This Is Me … Now’ Album Response: Why Did It Flop?, 03/29/24 [Yahoo]
Jennifer Lopez cancels 2024 tour This Is Me: 'Completely heartsick and devastated’, 05/31/24 [USAToday]
In defense of Ben Affleck, 09/07/06, [EW]
Redemption Hunting, 10/14/07 [NYT]
Does falling in love with Jennifer Lopez curse your career?, 03/17/10 [Page Six]
THR Cover: Confessions of Ben Affleck, 10/12/12 [THR]
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Divorcing After 10 Years of Marriage, 06/30/15 [People]
Jennifer Lopez Says There Was 'Genuine Love' Between Her and Ben Affleck, 03/25/19 [People]
Exclusive: Jennifer Garner’s Frank Talk About Kids, Men, and Ben Affleck, 02/26/16 [VF]
J-Rod! Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez on Love, Beauty, and Redemption, 07/01/17 [VF]
Ben Affleck Tried to Drink Away the Pain. Now He’s Trying Honesty, 02/18/20 [NYT]
Ben Affleck on the Gift of Second Chances, 12/01/21 [WSJ]
Ben Affleck, at the top of his game, (MATT DAMON) 01/11/22 [EW]

Bennifer 2.0: Crazy Stupid Love Aug 30, 2024

The episode where we dive deep into the origins of 'Bennifer' and the 20 years it has taken to do the same thing, twice!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

FAKE: Did Jennifer Lopez donate $4.5 million to Palestinians for food and medical supplies?, 07/31/24 [MM]
J-Lo celebrates 50 with an adoring, dancing crowd in Tel Aviv, [Times of Israel]
Jennifer Lopez did more for Israel's image than any politician ever could, 08/04/19 [YNET]
Jennifer Lopez’s friends claim singer tried to salvage failed relationship — but Ben Affleck ‘has a darkness to him’, 08/24/24 [Page Six]
Jennifer Lopez seemingly SNAPS at Ben Affleck at the Grammy awards - before recovering after realizing the moment was caught on camera, 02/07/23 [Daily Mail]
That Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Grammy fight: What really happened, 02/09/23 [NYP]
'Stressed' Ben Affleck goes viral for 'slamming' car door behind Jennifer Lopez while out for coffee run in LA, 05/11/23 [Daily Mail]
What J-Lo and Ben Affleck REALLY said on the red carpet: Lip reader reveals couple’s exchange after they were spotted having an apparently tense conversation, 05/11/23 [DM]
Ben Affleck has ‘come to his senses’ about ‘fever dream’ Jennifer Lopez marriage: ‘There is just no way this is going to work’, 05/20/24 [Page Six]
Ben Affleck 'Has Not Been in Touch' with Jennifer Lopez's Kids (Exclusive Source), 08/25/24 [People]
Ben Affleck has been hanging out with RFK Jr.’s daughter Kick Kennedy amid Jennifer Lopez split: source [PageSix]
BEN AFFLECK NOT DATING RFK JR.'S DAUGHTER KICK!! Despite Post-Divorce Buzz, 08/26/24 [TMZ]
Ben Affleck 'Had Control' Over Documentary About Marriage to Jennifer Lopez: 'It Was His Idea' (Exclusive), 08/25/24 [People]
Let's Try It Ben's Way, Evgenia Peretz, 10/99 [VF]
BEN'S OPEN ROAD, 03/03 [VF]
Ben Affleck sobered by public bellyflop, 12/31/03, [SF Gate]
Jennifer Lopez dumps Ben Affleck, 01/22/2004 [EW]
Ben Affleck’s Hollywood Ending, 04/01/04, [RS]

Chappell Roan's War On Stan Culture Aug 22, 2024

In which we discuss Chappell Roan "discourse".

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

Chappell Roan calls out ‘weird’ and ‘entitled’ fans for requesting photos with her [PageSix]
Chappell Roan Is Taking It [PAPER]
Chappell Roan and Bowen Yang on Queers, Fears, and Surviving Superstardom [Interview]
Chappell Roan breaks down on stage, pauses concert to address crowd: 'Having a hard time today', [EW]
Lady Gaga Says Her Public Persona Is a ‘Separate Entity’ From Her True Self, [Variety]
In Lady Gaga's Haus, All Are Welcome, 11/06/19 [ELLE]
EXCLUSIVE: Lady Gaga opens up about mental heath issues as she reveals superstardom left her "traumatised", 09/11/16 [Mirror]
A message from me about GAGA: FIVE FOOT TWO, 09/17/17 [X]
Lady Gaga, lost ... and found, 09/20/20 [CBS]
HOW LADY GAGA NAVIGATED A YEAR UNLIKE ANY OTHER 09/18/20 [Billboard]
WATCH: Lady Gaga Was in a 'Dark Place' Before Making Latest Album: 'I Didn't Want to Be Myself', [People]
Battle Sounds Introduction [YouTube]

Taylor Swift and the ‘War on Terror’ Aug 15, 2024

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cut off in certain apps]:

President Bush Addresses the Nation [George W. Bush - White House Archives]
30 Things I Learned Before Turning 30, 03/06/19 [Elle]
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled after 2 arrested for planning ISIS-inspired terror plot, [ABC]
Taylor Swift terrorist threat suspect confessed he intended to kill fans: Officials, [USA]
Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say, [AP]
US confirms role in identifying alleged terrorist plot for Taylor Swift shows, [USA]
Swifties rally in Vienna after three Taylor Swift concerts cancelled over planned terror attack, [PinkNews]
Blake Lively Reacts to Terror Plot Planned for Friend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Shows in Austria: 'How Terrifying', [People]
Alleged Taylor Swift terror plot fits a worrying trend as ISIS targets teens online, [CNN]
Taylor Swift terror suspects part of terrifying rise in teens radicalized online — account for two-thirds of ISIS-related arrests in Europe, [NY Post]
SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN PFLUGER INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO ADDRESS TERROR THREATS ASSOCIATED WITH FOREIGN, CLOUD-BASED APPS LIKE TIKTOK, 08/7/24, [HOMELAND SECURITY]
We Were Supposed to See Taylor Swift in Vienna. We Learned a Surprising Lesson About Human Nature Instead. [Slate]
Taylor Swift Cancels Vienna Shows Over Foiled Terror Attack Plot, [FP]
The Biden-Harris failure in Afghanistan is making world a more dangerous place, even at Taylor Swift concerts, JOHN BOLTON [NY Post]
Did George W. Bush Create ISIS?, Dexter Filkins [NYer]
Key Controversies and Missteps of the Postwar Period [PBS]
Ahmed Chalabi: A proud pawn for a big American lie, 11/04/15 [Al Jazeera]
Iraq’s de-Baathification still haunts the country, 03/12/13 [Al Jazeera]
Post-9/11 wars have contributed to some 4.5 million deaths, report suggests, [Washington Post]

Live from the Mr. Beast is Over Party Aug 09, 2024

In this hot topics special we talk Stassi Schroeder back on Vanderpump, Britney's new biopic adaptation, Joaquin Phoenix dropping out of gay cinema, and Mr Beast's newest allegations regarding his 'Squid Games' like reality show.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

Jenna Ortega Reveals Tim Burton Has a 'Jar of Eyeballs' in His House [People]
Jennifer Lopez’s longtime manager, inner circle never liked Ben Affleck: ‘He’s a triple-A a–hole,’ source says [PageSix]
Jake Paul Intends to Compete in Boxing at 2028 LA Olympics, Says He'll Win Gold Medal [BleacherReport]
The moment Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay gets BITTEN by King's Guard horse... as she becomes latest London tourist to ignore warning sign [DailyMailUK]
Caroline Stanbury once projectile vomited on Ozempic at The Abbey [PageSix]

Main Stories:

Marcus Jordan appears to snort white powder substance while enjoying poolside lunch with girlfriend Ashley Stevenson in South of France [DailyMailUK]
Lisa Vanderpump Series Renewed at Hulu, With ‘VPR’ Alum Stassi Schroeder Joining Cast [THR]
Britney Spears' Former Assistant Felicia Culotta Reveals Her Casting Choices for Upcoming Biopic [JustJared]
Joaquin Phoenix Drops Out of Todd Haynes’ Gay Romance, 5 Days Before Production — Exclusive [IndieWire]
The internet's love affair with YouTube's biggest star is showing cracks [BusinessInsider]
IRL Squid Game competitors complain it was too real, reporting injuries and poor treatment as they fought for $5 million beneath a grinning MrBeast: 'We're all just looking up at the sky, screaming at him like he's god' [PCGamer]

RuPaul's America: Last Supper at the Paris Olympics Aug 01, 2024

Far-right influencers and z-list actors waged war against drag queens featured in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Beyond the misinformation and Christian propaganda, there's a much deeper story—one that spans the decades, even centuries.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources may cut off in certain apps:

French Drag Artists Made History as First in Drag to Carry an Olympic Torch, 07/25/24 [GLAAD]
Olympic opening ceremony drag performance resembling Last Supper rankles conservatives, 07/27/24 [NBC News]
Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism, 07/27/24 [AP]
LGB Alliance CEO hits out at Olympic torch-bearer drag queen in furious ‘erasure of women’ rant, 07/26/24 [PinkNews]
Candace Cameron Bure doubles down after calling Last Supper drag show at Olympics opening ceremony ‘disgusting’, 07/29/24 [Page Six]
Olympics Opening Ceremony Artistic Director Says Controversial Tableau Was Not Inspired By ‘The Last Supper’ – Update, 07/28/24 [Deadline]
Olympics Organizers Apologize After Drag Queen ‘Last Supper’ Slammed By Conservatives, 07/28/24 [Forbes]
'Semi-Naked Blue Guy' Addresses Olympic Opening Ceremony Controversy [HuffPo]
Meet the controversial self-described 'love activist' who played Jesus in Paris Olympics opening ceremony's 'woke Last Supper parody' as she shares behind-the-scenes details, 07/28/24 [DM]
Drag Race star in Paris Olympics opening ceremony reacts to conservative backlash: 'We ain't going nowhere', 07/29/24 [EW]
Drag queen Nicky Doll responds to her role in controversial Olympics opening ceremony segment and the fight for representation: EXCLUSIVE, [Today]
Barbara Butch Social Media Posts [Instagram]
Sydney Olympics featured our own drag show 24 years ago, 07/30/24 [Q News]
Drag Queens to 'Come Out' at Aussie Olympics, 08/23/2000 [ABC]
News via Rediff, via Reuters, 08/23/2000 [Rediff]

When you Bring Trade to the Gender Clinic Jul 04, 2024

In this finale episode before our July break, Joan and Matt look back on the last 6 years of the podcast and recount their favorite memories, from building a recording studio on acid to their recent feature on NPR. We also talk Lilly Allen onlyfans, alleged beards in Hollywood, Ben Affleck role play, robo-pussies, and the latest Bravo tragedies.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs selling Los Angeles mansion for $70 million after Homeland Security raid: report, 07/03/24 [Page Six]
Blake Lively has flirty response to photo of husband Ryan Reynolds' brawny arms: 'My thirst has been trapped' [DailyMailUK]
Jennifer Lopez, 54, shows off VERY slim physique as she touts her JLo Beauty line - amid claims Ben Affleck marriage has been 'over for months' [DailyMailUK]
Lily Allen Launches OnlyFans Page to Sell Pictures of Her Feet: 'Soled Out, Big Time’, 07/03/24 [People]

Main Stories:

Justin Timberlake’s mugshot turned into art at Sag Harbor gallery after Hamptons DWI bust, 07/02/24 [Page Six]
Insider Reveals How Gigi Hadid & Bradley Cooper's Relationship Is Progressing [JustJared]
Jennifer Lopez sends a message in itty-bitty crop top amid Ben Affleck marital woes, 07/03/24 [Page Six]
Jeff Lewis claims Sonja Morgan’s ‘obnoxious, drunk behavior’ was much worse than what aired on ‘WWHL’ 15th anniversary, 07/03/24 [Page Six]
Brandi Glanville threatens to sue Bravo over stress-induced health issues: I’m ‘too swollen for OnlyFans’, 07/02/24 [Page Six]

Flying Coach with Jenny From the Cabin Jun 27, 2024

In this hot topics special we talk everything from Justin Timberlake’s DUI in Sag Habor to Ben Affleck terrorizing paparazzi while JLo gets caught flying coach. We reveal a new low in Benny and Selena's relationship and the weird obsession Taylor Swift still has with Kim Kardashian. We also tease some details about our September live show, so don’t miss out!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori’s sister Angelina seen hanging out with Chris Brown, [Page Six]
Move Over, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Hallmark's 'Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story' Movie Is Coming, [ET]
Eddie Murphy Has 'Started' Work on Shrek 5 — and Says Donkey Is Also 'Gonna Have His Own Movie', [People]
Sheryl Crow slams ‘hateful’ Drake for using AI-generated Tupac in Kendrick Lamar diss: ‘You cannot bring people back from the dead’, [PAGE SIX]
Travis Kelce Calls Prince William 'the Coolest Mother F**ker' After Meeting Royals With Taylor Swift, [ET]

Main Stories:

Kenya Moore shades ‘toxic’ Bravo after exiting ‘RHOA’ over sex poster scandal: ‘My conscience is clean’, [Page Six]
Ben Affleck flips out on paparazzi outside his home amid Jennifer Lopez marital woes, [Page Six]
JENNIFER LOPEZ Flies Commercial ...JENNY FROM THE CABIN!!! [TMZ]
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Days After DWI Bust … ARRESTING OFFICER BOATS IT UP W/PALS [TMZ]
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE NOT 'UNDER THE INFLUENCE' IN VIRAL CONCERT VIDEO, [TMZ]
Britney Spears' Lawyer Mathew Rosengart Parts Ways With Singer After Three Years, [ET]
Benny Blanco Shares Cute New Photo of Girlfriend Selena Gomez: 'My Wittle', [People]
KATY PERRY WEARS WILDLY LONG RED DRESS ... W/Lyrics To New Song On It!! [TMZ]
TAYLOR SWIFT: HERE'S WHAT I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT YOU, KIM K!!! [TMZ]
Sabrina Carpenter Claps Back at Hateful Troll with Screenshots: ‘I’m a Grateful Grateful Grateful Girl’, [People]
Charli XCX Tells Fans 'Please Stop' Chanting 'Taylor Swift Is Dead' at Her Concerts: 'I Will Not Tolerate It', [People]

Charli XCX & Taylor Swift's Brat Off Jun 20, 2024

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

Charli XCX Seemingly Breaks Silence on Taylor Swift Controversy, 06/17/24 [Newsweek]
Why Fans Think Taylor Swift Is Referenced in Charli XCX's 'Sympathy Is a Knife' Song, 06/07/24 [ET]
Taylor Swift may have captured the charts, but Charli XCX captured the zeitgeist, Shaad D’Souza, 06/14/24 [Guardian]
For Taylor Swift, the Future of Music Is a Love Story, 07/07/14 [WSJ]
Interview: Charli XCX Talks Feminism, Fighting With Her Label, and What She Really Thinks of Iggy Azalea, 02/05/15 [Complex]
The rise and CRASH of Charli XCX, 04/22/22 [Varsity]
Billboard Announces New Rules For Merchandise/Album Bundles, 11/26/19 [Billboard]
How Album & Concert Ticket Bundles Reshaped The Billboard Charts In 2017, 01/24/18 [Genius]
Charli XCX: ‘Every single thing is work for me. Everything is music’, 07/08/18 [TheGaurdian]
Miley Cyrus Is Selling $20 Individual Condoms, Because of Course She Is, 06/01/19 [Glamour]
Billboard Announces New Chart Rules: No More Merch & Ticket Bundles, 07/13/20 [Billboard]
Billboard’s New Merch And Ticket Bundle Rules Will Devastate A Lot Of Pop Artists. Not BTS, 07/14/20 [Forbes]
A Billboard No. 1 Is at Stake, So Here’s an Album With Your Taylor Swift Hoodie, Ben Sisario, 06/09/19 [NYT]
RS Charts: Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ Takes Number One By a Landslide, 09/04/19 [Rolling Stone]
Taylor Swift, No. 1 Again, Is Last to Benefit From an Obscure Chart Rule, Ben Sisario, 08/10/20 [NYT]
Charli XCX “stormed out” of meeting with label bosses after “authenticity” argument, 04/29/21 [NME]
“More Variants Than Covid” – The Death Of The Album Chart?, 06/03/21 [Louder Than War]
Are Album Bundles Helping Artists Game The UK Official Charts?, 07/21/21 [Clash]
Billboard Introduces ‘Fan Packs’ to Album Charts, 05/04/23 [Billboard]
Pushing Songs Up the Charts Was a Label Job. Then Fans Took Over, 08/23/23 [Billboard]
WHY BILLIE EILISH INSISTS ON SUSTAINABILITY IN HER CAREER: ‘IT’S A NEVER-ENDING F–KING FIGHT’, 03/28/24 [Billboard]
Billie Eilish Clarifies She 'Wasn't Singling Anyone Out' in Her Comments About Artists Releasing Vinyl Variants: 'Sheesh', 04/01/24 [People]
WHY BILLIE EILISH INSISTS ON SUSTAINABILITY IN HER CAREER: ‘IT’S A NEVER-ENDING F–KING FIGHT’ [Billboard]
Taylor Swift Sells a Rainbow of Vinyl Albums. Fans Keep Buying Them, 04/17/24 [NYT]
Charli XCX: ‘Labels are desperate for artists to be liked, otherwise you’re bad, evil and wrong’, 06/02/24 [Guardian]

RuPaul's America: Hollywood vs. Fascism Jun 13, 2024

Allegations and Emmy wins coincide with threats of violence and a lawsuit kickstarted by a visit from HBO's "We're Here" to the fundamentalist battleground of Utah. In the face of fascism, what does it mean for drag to be political?

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

HBO ‘We’re Here’ TV series concert in St. George encourages people to be who they want to be, 06/04/22 [St George Utah]
Settlement for St. George city manager forced out after drag show will cost taxpayers $625,000, 10/27/22 [SLC Tribune]
HATEFUL SCENE: What St. George residents said about drag shows at divided council meeting, 11/04/22 [SLC Tribune]
HBO showrunners say St. George drag show controversy should be seen as a warning, 12/07/22 [SLC Tribune]
This is what happens when HBO drag queens sashay into ruby-red Granbury, Texas, 11/23/22 [Fort Worth Star Telegram]
‘We’re Here’ cast & crew faced threats of violence & outright hostility while filming Season 3, 11/23/22 [LGBTQ Nation]
As Drag TV Shows Take Off, So Too Does Anti-Drag Legislation, 04/11/23 [Broadcasting + Cable]
Rape allegation against Shangela lands as GLAAD and TV academy plan to honor the actor’s show, 05/04/23 [LA Times]
HBO Donates $100K to LGBTQ+ Groups in States Where ‘We’re Here' Filmed, 06/24/23 [Advocate]
We're Here season 4 to replace 3 Drag Race queens with new hosts Sasha Velour, Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka, 07/12/23 [EW]
Shangela Reportedly Accused of Sexual Assault by 5 People Days After Alleged Rape Lawsuit Is Dismissed [People]
HBO's 'We're Here' drag queens coming to Bartlesville's Unity Square Sunday, 09/29/23 [Examiner-Enterprise]
'RuPaul’s Drag Race' Star Shangela's Sexual Assault Accuser Dropping Lawsuit, 02/01/23, [Radar]
‘Drag Race’ Star Shangela Accused of Multiple Sexual Assaults, 03/18/24 [THR]
Drag Race stars publicly harassed, called homophobic slurs in We’re Here season 4 premiere, 04/26/2024 [EW]
Milwaukee drag queen Jaida Essence Hall discusses confronting LGBTQ+ discrimination in new season of HBO's 'We're Here', 04/24/24 [MJS]
We're Here's new queens Priyanka and Jaida Essence Hall explain big change for season 4, 04/26/24 [Digital Spy]
Drag Race queens clash with teen accusing them of joining 'religious cult' on We're Here, 05/03/24 [EW]
Drag Race queens clash with teen accusing them of joining 'religious cult' on We're Here, 05/03/24 [EW]
Misinformed bigots are no match for Sasha Velour on We're Here, 05/10/24 [OUT]

RuPaul's America: We’re Here, Whether You Like it or Not Jun 06, 2024

A pandemic, an election, nationwide uprisings against police brutality, a swarm anti-drag Facebook trolls, and a HBO show walk into a bar in rural South Dakota. What happens next?

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cut off in certain apps]:

On Location: How HBO’s ‘We’re Here’ Brought Drag Shows to Small Towns Across America, 06/30/20, [Conde Nast Traveler]
The Personal, Political, and Profound Impact of HBO's 'We're Here', 04/22/20 [Shondaland]
HBO's heartfelt "We're Here" is the drag show America needs now, 04/22/20, [Salon]
Drag's next act: We're Here, RuPaul, more bring 'money and momentum' to gay TV, 04/21/20 [EW]
Shangela and Bob the Drag Queen Dish on Ariana Grande, ‘Queer Eye,’ and Active Allyship, 06/29/20 [RS]
Shangela and Bob the Drag Queen Urge Voter Turnout in GLAAD PSA, (2020) [Them]
Community has mixed reactions to HBO's 'We're Here' visiting Watertown, 07/30/21 [Watertown Public Opinion]
HBO's 'We're Here' drag queen show, filmed in Evansville, features pastor, other locals, 11/05/21 [Courier & Press]
Pastor loses his job after performing in drag on HBO’s 'We're Here', 12/07/21 [NBC]
Settlement for St. George city manager forced out after drag show will cost taxpayers $625,000, 10/27/22 [SLC Tribune]
What St. George residents said about drag shows at divided council meeting, 11/04/22 [SLC Tribune]
HBO showrunners say St. George drag show controversy should be seen as a warning, 12/07/22 [SLC Tribune]
This is what happens when HBO drag queens sashay into ruby-red Granbury, Texas, 11/23/22 [Fort Worth Star Telegram]
‘We’re Here’ cast & crew faced threats of violence & outright hostility while filming Season 3, 11/23/22 [LGBTQ Nation]
Drag Race stars publicly harassed, called homophobic slurs in We’re Here season 4 premiere, 04/26/2024 [EW]
Milwaukee drag queen Jaida Essence Hall discusses confronting LGBTQ+ discrimination in new season of HBO's 'We're Here', 04/24/24 [MJS]
We're Here's new queens Priyanka and Jaida Essence Hall explain big change for season 4, 04/26/24 [Digital Spy]
Misinformed bigots are no match for Sasha Velour on We're Here, 05/10/24 [OUT]

RuPaul's America: Trump the Rusical May 30, 2024

It's the 2016 Election. Queens everywhere are pulled into the debate from all sides of the political arena. As RuPaul pushes RPDR to new heights—even into the halls of Congress—Republicans go on the offensive.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cut off in certain apps]:

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Highlights the Struggle for Acceptance, 05/15/16 [NYT]
President Obama Designates Stonewall National Monument, 06/24/17 [WH Archive]
Bob The Drag Queen: Where Activism Meets Fierce, 09/09/16 [HuffPost]
By Day This Man Is An SNP Political Adviser, By Night He's A Drag Queen, 03/11/17 [Buzzfeed]
RuPaul Believes 'Drag Race' Can Change the World, 04/04/17 [Vice]
Drag Queens Can't Stop Serving Political Realness, 05/17/17 [Vice]
How the Political Divide Boosted ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ to Its Most-Watched Season Ever, 06/09/17 [Variety]
RuPaul: ‘Drag is a big f-you to male-dominated culture’, 03/03/18 [The Guardian]
Why RuPaul's Drag Race is big business, 06/01/18 [BBC]
Eight artists who use drag as a political tool of rebellion, 08/14/18 [Dazed]
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ EP Randy Barbato Discusses Hitting Season 10 Benchmark In A Politically Charged Year, 08/14/18 [Deadline]
[SCENE] How drag balls went mainstream, 08/20/18 [BBC]
“RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE” QUEENS TAKE TO TWITTER TO TELL YOU TO GET OUT AND VOTE, 11/06/18 [Logo]
Inside Funny or Die and Billy Eichner’s plan to ‘Glam Up The Midterms’, (2018) [CNN]
Why Is Everyone Up in Arms About Drag Queen Storytime?, 12/31/18 [Houstonian]
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Judges Defend 'Taking the Piss' Out of Politics with 'Trump: The Rusical', 03/20/19 [TooFab]
Maebe A. Girl Is First Drag Queen Elected to Office in California, 04/11/19 [Advocate]
She Could Be the First Drag Queen Elected to Congress: 'People Can't Ignore You,' Says Maebe A. Girl, 07/18/19 [People]
‘This Is My Calling’: Meet the Drag Queen Running for NYC Council, 09/05/19 [Out]
Virtual Drag Out the Vote event features ‘Drag Race’ alum, 2020 [WB]
Dragging out the vote in 2020, (2020) [Washington Blade]
How Drag Queens Are Helping Democrats Turn Florida Blue, (2020) [Advocate]
Drag Race Legends To Host Political 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon, (2023) [Pride]
SCENE: ‘Drag Isn’t Dangerous’ Telethon Raises Over $500,000 in Donations for LGBTQ+ Charities, (2023) [Rolling Stone]
SCENE: Trixie Mattel and Katya Talk “UNHhhh” Milestone, Anti-Drag Legislation, and Their Early Days, [TV]
Can drag queens swing the election? Cynthia Lee Fontaine says they’re more powerful than you think., (2024) [LGBTQ Nation]
Alaska doesn't want to vote for Joe Biden or Donald Trump in the 2024 election, (2024) [The Advocate]

RuPaul's America: Frock The Vote! May 23, 2024

In 2009, RuPaul told the Advocate a week after Obama's inauguration, days before Drag Race season one premiered on Logo: "If you're watching this, it means a Democrat is in the White House." Where are we, and where is drag, 15 years later?

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cut off in certain apps]:

You Better Work!, 01/30/09 [Advocate]
For RuPaul, Ron Paul Confusion Is a Real Drag, 01/09/12 [ABC]
RuPaul's Drag Race: “Frock The Vote,” 03/12/12 [AVClub]
RuPaul sashays into the mainstream, 01/28/13 [Salon]
The Problem With Feminism in RuPaul's Drag Race, 03/14/14 [HuffPost]
Is the T Word the New N Word?, 04/17/14 [Advocate]
Why trans people aren't big fans of RuPaul right now, friend of the show Alex Abad-Santos, 04/22/14 [Vox]
Why has drag escaped critique from feminists and the LGBTQ community?, 04/25/14 [Feminist Current]
GOP candidate was once a female impersonator, 05/03/14 [Winston-Salem Journal]
Victory for drag queens as Facebook apologises for 'real-name' policy, 10/01/14 [Guardian]
Mary Cheney: Why is drag ‘socially acceptable’ and blackface isn’t?, 01/30/15 [CNN]
The pop culture phenomenon that is RuPaul's Drag Race, explained, 03/02/15 [Vox]
Hillary Clinton, Loudly and Proudly, Taps Into a Vein of Support Among Gay Voters, 07/01/15 [NY Times]
When Drag Is Activism, 11/05/15 [Advocate]

RuPaul’s America May 16, 2024

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cut off in certain apps]:

ACTUPNY/Chiquitettas: [Instagram] [May 12, 2024]
Drag artists disrupt Ross Mathews' GLAAD Awards speech with Palestine protest: 'I don't believe in neutrality', [Entertainment Weekly] [May 12, 2024]
RuPaul on His First Emmy Nomination, Donald Trump, and Hillary Clinton, [Vulture] [Aug 12, 2016]
RuPaul on Donald Trump’s Election: ‘It Feels Like the Death of America’, [Vulture] [Dec 13, 2016]
RuPaul Charles: How Donald Trump Has Led to the Rise of LGBT TV, [The Wrap] [Aug 15, 2017]
Why Drag Is the Ultimate Retort to Trump, [The Atlantic] [June 2017]
'Flats Are For Quitters': RuPaul Talks Drag, 'All Stars' And Identity Politics, [NPR] [Jan 28, 2018]
Nancy Pelosi Previews Her ‘Drag Race’ Visit, Talks POTUS: Trump Is “Lip Syncing His Policies”, [THR] [Mar 8, 2018]
Drag queens are more political than ever. Can they lead a movement?, [Vox] [Nov 5, 2018]
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told critics to 'go back to Party City' after critics slammed her appearance on 'RuPaul's Drag Race', [Business Insider] [Feb 14, 2020]
Can “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Save Us from Donald Trump?, [New Yorker] [Mar 4, 2020]
Atlanta stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 Tamisha Iman and LaLa Ri tell Georgia voters what’s at stake in the runoff election for U.S. Senate, [GLAAD] [Jan 4, 2021]
Nancy Pelosi jokes on RuPaul's Drag Race that her Donald Trump shade clap was 'completely unintentional', [EW] [June 10, 2022]
Pelosi encourages Americans to vote during ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ reality show appearance, [The Hill] [Jun 13, 2022]
RuPaul Responds to Anti-Drag Bills: ‘Drag Queens Are the Marines of the Queer Movement’, [Variety] [Mar 8, 2023]
RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale Highlights ACLU’s Defense of Trans Rights, [ACLU] [April 14, 2023
How the Family of a ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Is Fighting Anti-Drag Legislation in Texas (Exclusive), [The Messenger] [Jan 4, 2024]
Plasma’s Dad Thomas Ratfliff’s Twitter [X]
Moderate Republican Criticized for Being Lobbyist & State Board of Education Member [Texas Lobbyist] [Jan 2011]

Met Gala? I Hardly Know Her! May 09, 2024

In which we talk Jameela Jamil's IG spiral, Bob Iger shutting down Marvel, and Andy Cohen's alleged 'reckoning'.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Book: The Life and Death of Hollywood

Skips:

Kelly Ripa wants naked people to cover up 'burned fruit' penises: 'Nobody needs to see it' [EW]
Sarah Jessica Parker Says She ‘Literally Couldn’t Sit’ in Her 2024 Met Gala Dress — and Didn’t Stay for Dinner, [People]
Justin and Hailey Bieber cozy up during Hawaii vacation days after his crying selfie worried fans, [Page Six]
Host Ariana Madix Is a 'Hot New Bombshell Heading to the Villa' in 'Love Island USA' Season 6 First Look, [ET]
Ben Affleck steps out with son after sparking plastic surgery speculation at Tom Brady roast, [Page Six]
Sam Smith denied at door of one Met Gala after-party, as Cardi B and Offset reunite, Jeff Bezos rolls with seven bodyguards, [Page Six]
Gypsy Rose Blanchard shares message of ‘hope’ while showing off her plastic surgery transformation, [Page Six]
Travis Kelce Is All Smiles in Behind-the-Scenes Videos With Niecy Nash on Ryan Murphy's 'Grotesquerie' Set, [ET]
Netflix Edits Out Kim Kardashian Getting Booed at Tom Brady Roast, [ET]
Kate Beckinsale Dresses as Old Man in Message to Online Haters: ‘Hope It Is Less Triggering’, [People]
Teresa Giudice details meeting Taylor Swift at Coachella: ‘Do you know who I am?’ [PageSix]
DRAKE SHOOTING AT TORONTO HOME … Security Guard Injured [TMZ]
BETTE MIDLER REGRETS NOT SUING LINDSAY LOHAN … Over Her Failed Sitcom [TMZ]

Main Stories:

Jameela Jamil: [Instagram]
Bob Iger Details “Reduced” Marvel Output: “At Most” Three Films Per Year, Two Series, [THR]
Disney “Looking Selectively” at Licensing More Content [THR]
Andy Cohen Finally Speaks Out on ‘Real Housewives’ Reckoning: “It’s Hurtful. But I Have No Regrets”, [THR]
KIM KARDASHIAN SAYS 'FREE EVERYBODY' … During Palestine Outburst [TMZ]
Intimacy coordinators stepping on filmmakers’ toes, Michael Douglas says, [The Telegraph]

“Did You Take Ozempic?” May 02, 2024

In which we talk stunt-qeeun Brian Cox's latest comments on the bible, Darren Criss being 'culturally queer', VPR delays, and Barbara Streisand pesting celebs on if they are taking Ozempic!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

'Vanderpump Rules' Alum Rachel Leviss Is Seeing Someone New After Tom Sandoval Scandal - Love Interest Revealed! [Just Jared]
KYLE RICHARDS' DAUGHTER BURGLARIZED TO THE TUNE OF $1 MILLION!!! [TMZ]
Anne Hathaway celebrates five years of sobriety: ‘That feels like a milestone’ [Page Six]
Pink-haired Kim Kardashian compared to Bianca Censori in latest look: ‘Yeezy taught them all’ [Page Six]
Cher: I date younger guys because men my age are 'all dead' [PageSix]
Justin and Hailey Bieber cozy up during Hawaii vacation days after his crying selfie worried fans [PageSix]
Drew Barrymore unveils new fashion collaboration with Justin Bieber's Drew House brand - after pop star sparked concern with crying selfies [DailyMailUK]
Kim Zolciak celebrates birthday early with daughter Brielle Biermann with dinner at fancy restaurant amid severe financial issues ... after THAT shocking 'RIP Kroy' post [DailyMailUK]

Main Stories:

BRITNEY SPEARS Psychiatrist Weighs In … NEEDS NEW CONSERVATORSHIP, MEDICATION ASAP!!! [TMZ]
BRIAN COX BIBLE'S THE WORST BOOK EVER, IMO … Just Propaganda & Lies!!! [TMZ]
'GLEE' STAR DARREN CRISS I'm Straight … BUT ALSO, 'CULTURALLY QUEER' [TMZ]
Fans spot Taylor Swift cheering for Travis Kelce at Las Vegas golf tournament — by the way she claps, [Page Six]
Ariana Madix accuses Raquel Leviss of trying to ‘punish’ her with revenge porn lawsuit, [Page Six]
Barbra Streisand Asks Melissa McCarthy 'Did You Take Ozempic?' in Instagram Comment, [People]
Andy Cohen addresses ‘Vanderpump Rules’ production pause ahead of Season 12 [PageSix]

Gooning Out With Anne Hathaway Apr 26, 2024

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

It’s Been A Minute Podcast w/ Eating For Free! [NPR]
Kylie Jenner Is Not Pregnant, Navigating Long-Distance Romance With Timothee Chalamet (Exclusive) [UsMag]
President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold [NPR]
Glen Powell Admits He and Sydney Sweeney Leaned Into Romance Rumors to Market Anyone But You: 'It Worked' [People]
Brit Smith Addresses Speculation That JoJo Siwa Stole 'Karma' Song From Her [JustJared]
Kim Kardashian Is 'Over' Taylor Swift Feud and Wants Singer to 'Move On' After 'thanK you aIMee' Release: Source [People]

Vanderpump Fools: The End of Everything Apr 11, 2024

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

'Vanderpump Rules'' Lala Kent to Release Memoir, 'Give Them Lala', About Her Most Vulnerable Moment, 01/28/21 [People]
Lala Kent Gives Birth to First Child With Fiancé Randall Emmett, 03/15/21 [ET]
The King of the Geezer Teasers: Inside Randall Emmett’s direct-to-video empire, where many Hollywood stars have found lucrative early retirement, 3/31/2021 [Vulture]
Lala Kent Says Randall Emmett Is ‘Ready to Start Trying’ for 2nd Baby 2 Months After Daughter’s Birth, 5/20/21 [USMag]
Did Lala Kent And Randall Emmett Secretly Get Married? Vanderpump Rules Spotted Ring On His Finger, 05/25/21 [RealityTea]
Director Randall Emmett on Season 9 of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ And How Martin Scorsese Inspired ‘Midnight in the Switchgrass’, 06/20/21 [Variety]
'Vanderpump Rules' ' Lala Kent and Fiancé Randall Emmett Break Up: Report, 10/18/21 [People]
REPORT: Lala Kent Has Split From Randall Emmett, Moves Into Hotel With Daughter After ‘Liking’ Post About Him Cheating, 10/19/21 [RealityBurb]
LALA KENT & RANDALL EMMETT SPLITSVILLE ...3-Year Engagement Off, 10/30/21 [TMZ]
Lala Kent Says She Had Her 'Head in the Sand' About Issues with Randall Emmett 'for a Really Long Time', 12/01/21 [People]
Lala Kent Calls Ex Randall Emmett the 'Worst Thing to Ever Happen' to Her, 12/21/21 [People]
Lala Kent says there is ‘proof’ of Randall Emmett cheating, 12/27/21 [PageSix]
Lala Kent Says Randall Emmett 'Started Relationship' with 23-Year-Old the Same Month Daughter Ocean Was Born, 03/03/22 [People]
Lala Kent says relationship with Randall Emmett ‘wasn’t ever real’, 03/24/22 [PageSix]
Randall Emmett Is Still Friends With Jax Taylor And Tom Schwartz After Split From Lala Kent, 03/28/22 [RealityTea]
Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent’s ex Randall Emmett sued for ‘refusing to pay off $287K loan’ amid major money troubles, 04/08/22 [TheSun]
Randall Emmett Lists Bel Air Home He and Lala Kent Lived in While Together for $6.3 Million, 05/17/22 [People]
Lala Kent: Randall Emmett threatened to call cops when I wanted to leave, 05/26/22 [PageSix]
The man who played Hollywood: Inside Randall Emmett’s crumbling empire, 06/30/22 [LATimes]
Lala Kent Breaks Down as LVP Asks How She Didn't See Randall Emmett Warning Signs, 02/15/23 [TooFab]
‘The Randall Scandal’ Uncovers Lala Kent’s Role in ‘Vanderpump’ History, 05/25/23 [Daily Beast]
Lala Kent on ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and life after Randall Emmett, 04/22/23 [LAT]

Vanderpump Fools: The Witch Trials of WeHo Apr 04, 2024

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

Intro Clip: Vanderpump Rules: Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute Fired For Racist Actions [ET - YouTube]
Inside the Underground Market for Fake Amazon Reviews [Wired]
Stassi Schroeder: My Friends Will Complain About Attending My Destination Wedding—And That’s Okay, 01/08/20 [Glamour]
Stassi Schroeder: Why Being Basic Is Good Business, 02/27/20 [Forbes]
You know her as ‘Crazy’ Kristen Doute on ‘Vanderpump Rules.’ Now she wants you to know her on her own terms., 06/02/20 [WP]
Vanderpump Rules' Faith Stowers on Her Experience as the Only Black Cast Member: 'It Was a Lot', 06/04/20 [People]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Fires Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute For Racist Actions, 06/09/20 [Variety]
Brittany Cartwright Speaks Out on Faith Stowers' Vanderpump Rules Claims, 06/08/20 [E!]
Jax Taylor once accused Faith Stowers of committing crimes, 06/09/20 [Page Six]
Faith Stowers feels ‘vindicated’ after ‘Vanderpump Rules’ firings, 06/09/20 [Page Six]
Faith Stowers Says Jax Taylor Should Be 'Reprimanded' Too as 4 Vanderpump Rules Stars Are Fired, 06/11/20 [People]
Stassi Schroeder & Kristen Doute Hire Crisis Management Rep After ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Firing, 06/12/20 [Deadline]
'Vanderpump Rules' Alum Stassi Schroeder Expecting First Child with Fiancé Beau Clark, 06/16/20 [People]
Kristen Doute Speaks Out in First Interview Since Vanderpump Rules Firing, 07/15/20 [E!]
Stassi Schroeder, Beau Clark reunite with ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast on houseboat, 08/16/20 [Page Six]
Lala Kent and Randall Emmett on Their 'Breakup,' the Future of 'Pump Rules' and Matchmaking for Megan Fox, 08/06/20 [ET]
Stassi Schroeder Reveals the “Hardest Part” of Vanderpump Rules Firing in First Interview, 09/17/20 [E!]
How Stassi Schroeder Really Felt About Her ‘Awkward’ Interview With Tamron Hall (Exclusive), 09/18/20 [Us Weekly]
Kristen Doute Claims She Wasn’t Fired From Vanderpump Rules and Insists She Never Turned Faith Stowers in to Police or Put Her in “Harm’s Way,” Says She’s Sick of Rumors, 09/18/20 [Reality Blurb]
Tamron Hall Speaks Out About Her Interview With Former ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Stassi Schroeder, 09/22/20 [Variety]
Faith Stowers is happy Jax Taylor is off ‘Vanderpump Rules’, 12/17/20 [Page Six]
All the Bombshells From Vanderpump Rules Alum Stassi Schroeder's New Book ‘Off With My Head’, 04/26/22 [E!]
The Future of Vanderpump Rules Revealed, 11/12/20 [E!]

Vanderpump Fools: Lala Land Mar 28, 2024

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

Lala Kent's Married Boyfriend Randall Emmett Is Officially Divorced From Actress Ambyr Childers, 12/26/17 [E!]
I Never Thought ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Would Deliver a Feminist Hero, but Here We Are, 01/22/18 [Glamour]
Vanderpump Rules Star Lala Kent Believes Tupac 'Took Over' Her Body After His Death, 02/22/18 [People]
Lala Kent Responds to Jennifer Lawrence Calling Her a "C--t" on TV, 03/06/18 [E!]
Lala Kent Continues to Slam Jennifer Lawrence: ‘Leave the Trash’ to Reality Stars, 03/20/18 [Us Weekly]
Vanderpump Rules’ Lala Kent on What the Deal Is With Her Baby Bottle, 04/18/18 [The Cut]
Lala Kent Rubs Elbows With A-Listers At The Cannes Film Festival – Photos, 05/16/18 [Reality Tea]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Lala Kent Joins ’70s Era Crime Pic ‘Vault’, 06/14/18 [Deadline]
'Vanderpump Rules' ' Lala Kent Engaged to Boyfriend Randall Emmett, 09/02/18 [People]
How Lala Kent Became the Booty Clapping, Bottle-Sucking Breakout Star of Bravo's Guilty Pleasure Hit 'Vanderpump Rules', 12/03/18 [Cosmo]
'Vanderpump Rules' ' Lala Kent Engaged to Boyfriend Randall Emmett, 09/02/18 [People]
How Lala Kent Became the Booty Clapping, Bottle-Sucking Breakout Star of Bravo's Guilty Pleasure Hit 'Vanderpump Rules', 12/03/18 [Cosmo]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Lala Kent Breaks Down Her Whole Love Story With Randall Emmett (Exclusive), 12/10/18 [ET]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Lala Kent reveals she’s an alcoholic, 03/18/19 [Page Six]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Lala Kent Celebrates 6 Months of Sobriety: ‘I’m Feeling Blessed’, 04/22/19 [Us Weekly]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Lala Kent and 50 Cent Have NSFW Instagram Exchange Over Her Relationship With Fiance Randall Emmett, 04/26/19 [Us Weekly]
ala Kent says 50 Cent is trying to "silence" her because of her relationship with Randall Emmett [People]
Lala Kent’s Fiance Randall Emmett Heads to Hospital With Heart Attack Symptoms Amid 50 Cent Feud, 04/27/19 [Us Weekly]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Lala Kent Announces Wedding Date to Randall Emmett After 50 Cent Drama, 05/01/19 [Us Weekly]

Vanderpump Fools: The Haunting of Stassi Mar 21, 2024

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

James Kennedy Reveals the Inspiration Behind His "Lit" New Single, 02/16/17 [Bravo]
Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine Names Lisa Vanderpump New Editor-in-Chief, 03/08/17 [PR Newswire]
How Pride Became the Cornerstone—and Emmy Hopeful—of Vanderpump Rules, 06/26/17 [VF]
Reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump’s latest L.A. venture is simply for the dogs, 08/26/17 [LA Times]
Scheana, Ariana, and Lala Know ‘Vanderpump RULES’ and SeaWorld SUCKS, 11/30/17 [PETA]
Lala Kent Spills on Her New Lipgloss Line, ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and Her Relationship Status (Exclusive), 12/04/17 [Us Weekly]
Stassi Schroeder of 'Vanderpump Rules' Is the Most Loveable Villainess on Reality TV, 01/11/17 [Complex]
‘Rules’ Bombshell! ‘Suicidal’ Stassi Schroeder Confesses Drug Use During Filming, 01/11/2017 [Radar]
‘Pump Rules’ Stassi Schroeder Sick Of Talking About Race: ‘Why Is It Always African Americans?’, 03/05/17 [Hollywood Life]
Doomed From The Start? Inside Ariana & Jeremy Madix's Heartbreaking Childhoods, 2017 [Radar] / Does Lisa Know? New 'Rules' Server Arrested For Beating, Threatening To Kill Ex! [Radar]
Ariana Madix's Brother Jeremy Will Always Be Her Baby Bro — No Matter How Many Fans Think He's Hot, 03/01/17 [Bravo]
Vanderpump Rules” Star and “Straight Up with Stassi” Podcast Host Dishes on All Things Reality, 08/12/17 [Locale]
Reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump’s latest L.A. venture is simply for the dogs, 08/26/17 [LA Times]
'Vanderpump Rules' ' Stassi Schroeder Dumped By Advertisers For Allegedly Criticizing #metoo Campaign, 11/24/17 [People]
'Vanderpump Rules' Star Stassi Schroeder Apologizes for Controversial '#MeToo' Remarks: 'It Was Irresponsible', 11/26/17 [ET]
Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Tease Season 6: ‘Old Habits Die Hard’ (Exclusive), 12/04/17 [Us Weekly]
Stassi Schroeder on Her Sexual-Harassment Podcast Disaster, 12/06/17 [The Cut]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Lala Kent and married mystery lover caught kissing, 12/09/17 [Page Six]
Reddit about Ariana’s brother [Reddit]

Vanderpump Fools: Sexy Unique Arrakis Mar 14, 2024

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources [may cutoff in certain apps]:

The Eat Sheet: ‘Real Housewives’ Star Lisa Vanderpump Puts Her Stamp on West Hollywood Nightlife, 11/23/11 [THR]
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Lisa Vanderpump Named CNN Special Correspondent For Royal Wedding, 04/14/11 [Radar]
Hear Scheana Marie's Single 'What I Like', 02/05/13 [Bravo]
Lady Gaga Sounds Off on 'Vanderpump' Drama, 02/18/13 [Bravo TV]
Happy NYE! Here's Another 'Vanderpump Rules' Song, 12/21/13 [Bustle]
Our g***** goddess & cast member of Vanderpump Rules, Ariana Madix, open heartedly sat down with us to do a little Q&A. Let’s just say she’s more than just a pretty face! We love this girl! Enjoy loves!, 01/08/14 [Flower G******]
'VANDERPUMP RULES' STARS VIOLENT TV CATFIGHT WAS REAL, 01/29/14 [TMZ]
Stassi Schroeder Serves Up A Reality Check, 04/09/14 [Pinky to Posh]
Vanderpump Rules lothario Jax Taylor says his love life is a 'shambles', 10/11/14 [SMH]
Pumped up: Melbourne's Ariana Madix joins 'Vanderpump Rules', 11/05/14 [Florida Today]
I Chugged Sauv Blanc With Kristen, the Villain of Vanderpump Rules, 03/18/15 [Jezebel]
The Los Angeles Resident Speaks of Her Experience on ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ Taking a New Direction in Her Life, and Her Time as a Stalker, 04/15/15 [Millenium]
Scheana Shay Isn’t Afraid to Tell It Like It Is, 01/08/16 [Sharp]
'Vanderpump Rules' star Scheana Shay no longer just the 'other woman', 01/15/16 [FOX
The Villain of 'Vanderpump Rules', 03/02/16 [Complex]
We Asked Music Critics to Review Tom Sandoval's Single from 'Vanderpump Rules', 03/09/16 [Vice]
EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Vanderpump - I will end slaughter of 10,000 dogs at Chinese festival where animals are tortured before death because it 'improves men's sexual performance', 03/26/16 [DM]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Tom Sandoval Shares His Blues Brothers-Esque Musical Ambitions, 04/28/16 [Billboard]
Lisa Vanderpump on Vanderpump Rules and What Makes a Great Reality TV Star, 11/07/16 [TIME]
We Asked Lisa Vanderpump If the 'Rules' Cast Actually Works at SUR, 11/07/16 [Thrillist]
EXCLUSIVE: A Day in the Life of Stassi Schroeder, the Loveliest, Bitchiest, Realest Reality Star of Them All, 11/07/16 [ET]
TALKING STYLE WITH STASSI SCHROEDER OF 'VANDERPUMP RULES', 11/08/16 [Fashionista]
Kristen Doute on Slut-Shaming, Adderall, and Doing Vanderpump Rules Forever, 12/07/16 [The Cut]
James Kennedy Reveals the Inspiration Behind His "Lit" New Single, 02/16/17 [Bravo]
Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine Names Lisa Vanderpump New Editor-in-Chief, 03/08/17 [PR Newswire]
How Pride Became the Cornerstone—and Emmy Hopeful—of Vanderpump Rules, 06/26/17 [VF]
Reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump’s latest L.A. venture is simply for the dogs, 08/26/17 [LA Times]
Scheana, Ariana, and Lala Know ‘Vanderpump RULES’ and SeaWorld SUCKS, 11/30/17 [PETA]
Lala Kent Spills on Her New Lipgloss Line, ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and Her Relationship Status (Exclusive), 12/04/17 [Us Weekly]

Vanderpump Fools: Meet The Queens Mar 07, 2024

It's 2012. 5 people (& friends) are cast by Bravo on Lisa Vanderpump's new show, centered on her scandalous eatery SUR. The gaggle of models, actors and sketch comedians have no idea they're about to blow their lives up for fame, or even nothing at all!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

Lisa Vanderpump Gets 'Real Housewives' Spin-Off, Jan 18, 2012 [HuffPost]
‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Lisa Vanderpump Dishes [Daily Beast]
Love Lisa Vanderpump's Honesty? Wait 'Til You Read This! [OK!]
The Vanderpump Rules Tell Us All the Behind-the-Scenes Gossip (Including the Crazy Story of How Jax and Stassi Met!) 02/13/13 [Glamour]
“Meet Stassi” Video [Bravotv.com]
EXCLUSIVE: A Day in the Life of Stassi Schroeder, the Loveliest, Bitchiest, Realest Reality Star of Them All, 11/07/16 [ET]
'Race' Preps One Family For Storm, 09/27/05 [CBS]
Vanderpump Rules: Exclusive Interview with Katie Maloney, 02/14/13 [Reality Wanted]
Utah actress lives a reality-TV life on 'Vanderpump Rules', 11/01/13 [SLT Tribune]
Channing Tatum, Vanderpump Rules’ Jax Taylor Were Roommates! [Us Weekly]
'Vanderpump Rules' Star Jax Taylor’s ‘Boyfriend' Reveals The Truth About The Gay Rumors, 01/13/15 [Radar]
Sorry, Jax! Taylor’s ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Costars Believe He Hooked Up With Male Roommate, 01/16/15, [Radar]
Eddie Cibrian's Wife Splits! 07/21/09 [Extra]
Meet John Mayer's New Gal Pal 04/24/09 [People]
Scheana Marie Jancan: Former Aspiring Hooters Girl, 04/24/09 [THG]
'I lost everything I had': Brandi Glanville comes face-to-face with 'Eddie Cibrian's former mistress' in explosive confrontation, 01/08/13 [DM]
Vanderpump Rules' Scheana Marie sits down with Jerry Nunn [Chicago Go Pride]
What the Bartender Knows, 05/13/09 [New York]
Mark Sanchez a flirting machine, 10/22/09 [Page Six]
Ariana Madix: New York Majesty [Lingerie]
Cute College Girl of the Week: Ariana Madix, 10/25/06 [College Humor]
NYU recruiting for Web show, 10/31/09 [Page Six]

Vanderpump Fools: Sandoval Scaries Feb 29, 2024

New York, 2003. Nobody model Tom Sandoval hops off the bus to chase his dreams. After he's robbed, though, Tom finds himself living in a hostel with fellow actor Jax Taylor. Together, they hatch a plan to escape to LA, where he's convinced destiny awaits.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America [NYT]
St. Louisan and 'Vanderpump Rules' cast member Tom Sandoval is hosting Ballpark Village's New Year's Eve party [STL Mag]
I Was Ripped Off and Left Homeless in New York | Making a Portrait - Tom Sandoval [YouTube]
The Actor’s Audience - Tom Sandoval: Part 1 [YouTube]
The Actor’s Audience - Tom Sandoval: Part 2 [YouTube]
2002: Bon Jovi’s “Misunderstood” [YouTube]
Which Vanderpump Rules Cast Member Was Homeless at One Point? [Bravo]
'Vanderpump Rules' ' Tom Sandoval Once Starred In a Bon Jovi Music Video with Camila Alves [People]
Vanderpump Rules: Exclusive Interview with Tom Sandoval, 01/31/13 [Reality Wanted]
Tom Sandoval’s Mom: [Instagram]
Tom Sandoval on The Hills (2006) [Youtube]
Gay Horror Films: The Pit and the Pendulum [Gay Horror Films]
2010: Puppet Master: Axis of Evil [Fullmoon Direct]
2011: Behind Your Eyes [Reddit]
Trailer for Behind Your Eyes [Youtube]
23 Minutes to Sunrise (2012) [DTV Connoisseur]

Vanderpump Fools: Boystown, USA Feb 22, 2024

It's 2010. WWHL dominates late night TV as "Scary Island" rocks RHONY and Luann de Lesseps drops "Money Can't Buy You Class," the pop anthem of gay bloggers.

Suddenly, Lisa Vanderpump struts into frame, armed with a bald Pomeranian and a sinister dream!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

Andy Cohen To Become First Openly Gay Late Night Host?, 06/24/09 [Mediaite]
Andy Knows Best, 09/09/09 [Advocate]
Villa Blanca Opens in Beverly Hills With Patio Seating and Room for 350, 05/12/09 [BizBash]
Over the hill [Page Six]
Giggy the Pom dot com [Giggythepom.com]
The Natural, 01/07/10 [New York Magazine]
'Real Housewives' Star NeNe Leakes Slams Potential 'Beverly Hills' Cast 02/15/10 [Fox News]
Bravo's "Watch What Happens: Live" Scores Series High with Nearly Two Million Viewers and Helps Power Most Watched Monday in Network History, 06/15/10 [Futon Critic]
INTERVIEW Countess LuAnn’s “Money Can’t Buy You Class” video was leaked!, 06/01/10 [Starcasm]
Woman on the Verge: Kelly Killoren Bensimon, 07/13/10 [Bazaar]
For ‘Housewives,’ Wallflowers Need Not Apply, 10/10/10 [NYT]
Women of 'SNL' Spoof 'Real Housewives', 11/02/10 [Extra]
Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Spill Their Plastic Surgery Secrets, 11/05/10 [RADAR]
Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live': On the scene with Andy Cohen, 12/13/10 [EW]
Lisa Vanderpump Gets 'Real Housewives' Spin-Off, Jan 18, 2012 [HuffPost]

Vanderpump Fools: Enter Andy Cohen Feb 15, 2024

It's 2005. An upstart TV exec with a flashy new job picks up the pilot of a no-name reality TV producer about "bitchy tennis wives" in America's largest gated community. Neither knows that the landscape of pop culture is about to change forever.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' to premiere March 21 [Reality TV World] [Jan 6, 2006]
‘We were ready to kill the show’: How Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives’ made it to TV [NYP] [Oct, 2012]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ executive producer Alex Baskin on ‘Scandoval’ and what’s in store for Season 11 [LA Times] [Jan 28, 2024]
The Ringmaster [WP] [Sept 26, 2019]
Andy Cohen Revels in His Rise From CBS Intern to Bravo Star [Variety] [Feb 4, 2022]
‘Real Housewives’ trying to create some new realities [via LA Times] [East Bay Times] [Mar 3, 2007]
'Housewives' franchise comes to Atlanta, [South Coast Today] [Oct 2008]
INTERVIEW WITH ANDY COHEN, [Youtube] [Oct 2008]
The Affluencer, [NY Times] [Oct 2008]
Decay at play in the O.C. [LA Times] [Feb 10, 2009]
Andy Cohen To Become First Openly Gay Late Night Host? [Mediaite] [Jun 209]

Vanderpump Fools: The Birth of SUR Feb 08, 2024

The year is 1982. A young video vixen named Lisa Vanderpump works the door of a club, and unknowingly flirts with its enigmatic owner. They marry just six weeks later, and over next 3 decades, build a gay club empire that would span from London to WeHo!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

#BeMyGuest @VillaBlancaBH [Youtube]
FUNKY BUT CHIC: ROXY IN KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET + THE KEN TODD CONNECTION [Paul Gorman]
Lisa Vanderpump: ‘I don't know how I got here but I'm so glad I did’ [Express]
Naomi Campbell and Lisa Vanderpump Were Apparently on the Same ’70s British Kids Show [W Magazine]
Baywatch babe turns club queen [Standard]
At 28, Lisa Vanderpump Traveled The World & Went On Tour With The Rolling Stones [Bustle]
British housewife who's the real queen of Beverly Hills: Lisa Vanderpump went from a south London suburb to a £40 million fortune and a starring role in reality TV [Daily Mail]
SUCCESS THROUGH PERSISTENCE: ACTOR AND RESTAURANTEUR GUILLERMO ZAPATA PAVES HIS WAY IN THE CITY OF ANGELS [LA Dreams]
Zapata Rules: The American Dream Alive and Well at West Hollywood’s Sur [WehoOnline]
Lisa Vanderpump, Inc.: The Art of Leveraging Reality TV and Growing a Modern Hollywood Empire [THR]
Bravo Launches Most Aggressive Slate of Original Programming for 2005-06 Season [Futon Critic]

Vanderpump Fools: How Scandoval Broke Bravo Feb 01, 2024

Raise your glasses high for Vanderpump Fools!🍸💃🏼

For the next 10 weeks, we're tearing into the phenomenon that changed Bravo forever. It's a tale of failed acting careers, tabloid affairs, criminal investigations, burned down gay bars, and so much more.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

The Name on Everybody’s Lips Is Gonna Be Ariana Madix, 01/29/24 [Vanity Fair]
Ariana Madix on Her Broadway Debut & Relating to Roxie Hart’s Resilience (Exclusive) 01/09/24 [Extra]
Reality Star of the Year Ariana Madix on Surviving Heartache, ‘DWTS’ and Finding Love Again (Exclusive), 10/18/23 [Us Weekly]
Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney Laugh About 'Feral Energy' at BravoCon, Say Tom Sandoval Boos Were 'Expected' (Exclusive), 11/04/23 [People]
Raquel Leviss details how ‘a–hole’ Tom Sandoval manipulated and betrayed her throughout their shocking tryst, 01/26/24 [Page Six]
Vanderpodrecaps [Reddit]
Rachel's fan-driven revelations, 01/18/24 [LaineyGossip]
Scheana Shay’s husband Brock Davies breaks down in tears over not seeing his kids during Australia trip, 01/13/24 [Page Six]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ executive producer Alex Baskin on ‘Scandoval’ and what’s in store for Season 11, 01/28/24 [LA Times]
Scheana Clarifies Comments About How "Hard" It Was to Be a "Present Mother" Amid Tom and Ariana's Split, 01/25/24 [Bravo]
Vanderpump Rules Producer Shuts Down Potential Rachel Leviss Return in Future, 01/29/24 [Reality Tea]
Scheana Shay Distracts From Raquel Leviss’s Tell-All Interview With a Scathing Diss Track, 08/19/23 [Glamour]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Fans Call Out Scheana Shay for Making Tom Sandoval Cheating on Ariana Madix ‘All About Herself’, 12/12/23 [Parade]
Howie Mandel Confronts Andy Cohen After 'Jackhole' Label for Tom Sandoval Interview: 'Don't You Respect Me?', 01/18/24 [People]
Tom Sandoval Says He “Fought So Hard” to Be With Rachel Leviss After ‘Scandoval’ Affair, 12/07/23 [Cosmopolitan]
Tom Sandoval Is ‘Glad’ Filming on ‘Pump Rules’ Season 11 Is Over, Doesn’t Want to ‘Relive’ Drama, 11/30/23 [Us Weekly]
Tom Sandoval Says It Was ‘Immature’ and ‘Thirsty’ of Raquel Leviss To Block Him on Instagram, 09/13/23 [Variety]
Tom Sandoval Is Chaotic on Nick Viall’s ‘Viall Files’ Podcast: A Recap of WTF Moments, 01/30/24 [Us Weekly]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Loses 2023 Creative Arts Emmys Award to Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, 01/07/24 [Us Weekly]

How Stans Insurrected Bravo (feat. Shamira Ibrahim) Jan 25, 2024

Shamira's Instagram, Twitter, and 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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

New Fire Island: Or, Evil Gay Paradise? Jan 18, 2024

Gay men want to colonize the Med? 🤨🕵🏼

The hellish "New Fire Island" promises "iconic" gay gentrification with beach front views! The only downside? It's backed by a controversial venture capitalist once linked to the Boogeyman of Gawkers... iykyk! 😱

Tickets to Joan's RHOSLC Dramatic Reading! [C'mon Everybody!]

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

Website [New Fire Island]
Twitter Page [X]
Australian Trademark Website [Australian Government IP Australia]
Nigel Smith Career [LinkedIn]
About Dr. Aron D’Souza [AronDsouza.com]
Dr. Aron D’Souza Book Review: “No Room for Small Dreams” [AronDsouza.com]
Dr. Aron D’Souza Book Review: “Coddling of the American Mind” [AronDsouza.com]
Brett Fraser Real Estate [Compass]
Brett Fraser Career [LinkedIn]
DOPING OFFENCE - Roland Schoeman (RSA) [WorldAquatics]
The Enhanced Games – a drugs Olympics where cheaters can prosper [TheGaurdian]
This Man Helped Peter Thiel Demolish Gawker, 02/23/18 [Buzzfeed News]
Peter Thiel is totally gay, people [Gawker Archive]
A doping free-for-all Enhanced Games calls itself the answer to doping in sports. Opponents say it poses a danger to health, 11/2/23 [CNN]

Selena Gomez vs. Kylie Jenner vs. Taylor Swift vs. Timothée Chalamet Jan 11, 2024

Breaking! Club Chalamet reports a second private jet owned by Taylor Swift has flown into Selena Gomez's mental health!

Behind the whisper heard round the world at the Golden Globes is a curious web of secrets & scandals! Let's untangle it together 🤫🕸️

Tickets to RHOSLC Dramatic Reading! [C'mon Everybody!]

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

Kylie Jenner 'Is Not with' Travis Scott Currently, Source Says: She's 'Focused on Her Kids and Business', 01/11/23 [People]
Kylie Jenner Denies “Silly” Claim She Shaded Selena Gomez: See the Singer’s Response, 02/23/23 [EOnline]
Selena Gomez Announces She’s Taking a Social Media Break: ‘I’m Too Old for This’, 02/23/23 [Billboard]
Selena Gomez Asks People to 'Be Kinder' amid Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner Drama: 'My Heart Has Been Heavy', 03/06/23 [People]
Proof Kendall and Kylie Jenner Had the Best Time With Gigi Hadid at Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 03/13/23 [E!]
'They were comfortable together': Selena Gomez and Zayn Malik walked into restaurant 'holding hands and kissing' during secret dinner date as romance rumours continue [DailyMailUK] 03/25/23
Selena Gomez Asks Fans to Stop Sending Hailey Bieber Death Threats – But It Goes Beyond That, 03/24/23 [RollingStone]
Selena Gomez & Sister Dress Up as Taylor Swift Eras for Saturday Night’s Show in Texas, 04/01/23 [Billboard]
Fans go wild over Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet dating rumors, 04/07/23 [Page Six]
PICTURED: Kylie Jenner's luxury car rolls up to 'new beau' Timothee Chalamet's Beverly Hills mansion amid rumors the pair have been secretly dating for MONTHS following her split from Travis Scott, 04/14/23 [DailyMail]
Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet keep rumored romance under the radar as they hit a taco stand in Culver City amid reports they have been secretly dating for MONTHS after her split from Travis Scott, 04/15/23 [DailyMail]
Inside Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s ‘New’ Romance: ‘Things Aren’t That Serious’ Yet [Us Weekly] / Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet 'Are Hanging Out and Getting to Know Each Other' [People]
Kylie Jenner Is Still Seeing Timothée Chalamet, but 'It's Not Serious' (Source), 05/29/23 [People]
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have been 'hanging out' at his Beverly Hills home - despite 'taking things slow', 06/01/23 [DailyMail]
Hailey Bieber Looks to Beat Beauty Brand Fatigue With Rhode Label, 06/30/23 [Bloomberg]
KYLIE & TIMOTHÉE STILL A THING Despite Split Reports, 08/02/23 [TMZ]
Selena Gomez, Laminated Brows, 08/15/23 [Instagram]
EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner rolls up to Timothee Chalamet's Beverly Hills home in her $200k Mercedes Maybach following casual shopping trip in jeans and tee... after insiders revealed romance is still on, 09/05/23 [DailyMail]
KYLIE JENNER & TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET ROMANTIC NIGHT OUT AT BEYONCÉ CONCERT ... Lots Of Hugs And Kisses, 09/05/23 [TMZ]
Timothée! Kylie! Sofia! All The Stars at Haider Ackermann and Augustinus Bader’s NYFW Dinner, 09/09/23 [Vogue]
US Open, 09/10/23 [Instagram]
Timothée Chalamet Goes Electric, 10/17/23 [GQ]
Selena Gomez ‘concerned’ Taylor Swift is ‘moving too fast’ with Travis Kelce: source, 10/30/23 [PageSix]
Selena Gomez Announces Social Media Break Due To ‘Hate, Violence and Terror’ Around the World, 10/31/23 [Billboard]
Hailey Bieber pokes fun at her ‘Mean Girls’ reputation with new Halloween costume, 10/31/23 [Page Six]
Kylie Jenner Is 'Incredibly Happy' with Timothée Chalamet: They 'Attend Important Events for Each Other' (Source), 12/04/23 [People]
2023 PERSON OF THE YEAR: Taylor Swift, 12/06/23 [Time]
Selena Gomez seemingly confirms she’s dating ex Justin Bieber’s pal Benny Blanco, posts cozy pic with producer, 12/07/23 [Page Six]
Benny’s involvement with justin, [Justin Bieber Fandom]
Kylie Jenner Supports Boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at Wonka L.A. Premiere — Alongside Mom Kris (Source), 12/10/23 [People]
Selena Gomez attempts to shut down Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet drama as star claims she was telling Taylor Swift 'about two friends hooking up' during Golden Globes gossip session, 01/09/24 [DailyMail]
Selena Gomez Announces Departure from Social Media to Focus on ‘What Really Matters’, 01/10/24 [People]

Comrade Monica's Liberation of RHOSLC Jan 04, 2024

In which we catch up on the holiday break, the latest in RHOSLC and pop culture, and our plans for 2024!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

Selena Gomez Says She Has ‘One More Album’ in Her: ‘I’m Tired’ [People]
KENDALL JENNER & BAD BUNNYREUNITE WEEKS AFTER SPLIT … NYE Trip With Friends [TMZ]
‘RHONY’ star Erin Lichy and husband sued for $44K in unpaid rent, claim they didn’t pay because of rat infestation [PageSix]
Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper down tequila shots after CNN’s New Year’s alcohol ban: ‘Does daddy get his juice?’ [NYPost]
Brandi Glanville blames facial disfigurement on stress from Caroline Manzo scandal [PageSix]
Ghislaine Maxwell breaks silence via an attorney on impending Epstein list release: "It’s all about men abusing women for a long period of time… and it’s only one person in jail—a woman." [DailyBeast]

Main Stories:

Sophie Turner Declares 2023 'Year of the Girlies' After Joe Jonas Split [JustJared]
Ariana Grande slams ‘assumptions’ about her love life after Dalton Gomez, Ethan Slater drama [PageSix]
Amanda Bynes Pauses New Podcast After One Episode, Reason Why Reveal [JustJared]
Britney Spears taps Charli XCX, Julia Michaels to write for first album in nearly a decade [PageSix]
Grimes addresses being called a Nazi as custody battle with Elon Musk rages on: ‘I want my children to be brave’ [PageSix]
Vanderpump Rules Alum Stassi Schroeder Discovers She's Related to Gypsy Rose Blanchard: 'I'm Unwell' [People]

Patreon Exclusive: Justin Bieber's Purgatorio Dec 28, 2023

What you're about to hear is a Patreon exclusive episode, in which we recap Justin Bieber's Youtube documentary series. The episode slots in right before our final episode in Child Star Hell, and gives you a sneak peek of what happens over on Patreon.

Subscribe now for many more episodes like it!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Patreon Exclusive: Selena Gomez's Dark and Twisted Mind Dec 21, 2023

What you're about to hear is an exclusive Patreon bonus episode, which slots right after the first episode from our Child Star Hell series from earlier this year.

Subscribe now on Patreon to hear this and many more like it!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

BDS: How to Organize Friends and Influence Enemies (feat. Virgil Masters) Dec 14, 2023

VIRGIL'S READING RECOMMENDATIONS!!!!!!

IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU EMAIL VIRGIL@BIGSOYNATURALS. WORLD, SAY YOU WANT TO "BORROW" A "COPY"

The Colonial Present by Derek Gregory
Palestine Speaks by Cate Malek
Let Me Stand Alone by Rachel Corrie
My Name Is Rachel Corrie by Rachel Corrie
The Iron Cage by Rashid Khalidi
Letters From Palestine by Kenneth Ring & Ghassän Abd Allh
Zionism And Its Discontents by Ran Greenstein
Beyond Chutzpah: On the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Abuse of History by Norman G. Finkelstein
The Holocaust Industry by Norman G. Finkelstein
Palestinian Walks: Notes on a Vanishing Landscape by Raja Shehada
Language of War, Language of Peace by Raja Shehadeh
My Father Was a Freedom Fighter by Ramzy Baroud
Israel's Dead Soul by Steven Salaita
Uncivil Rites by Steven Salaita
Inter/Nationalism by Steven Salaita
The Unspoken Alliance: Israel's Secret Relationship With Apartheid South Africa by Sasha Polakow-Suransky
Journal of an Ordinary Grief by Mahmoud Darwish
The Invention of The Land of Israel by Shlomo Sand
Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History by Nur Masalha
Married to Another Man: Israel's Dilemma in Palestine by Ghada Karmi

Episode Sources:

Bob the Drag Queen Tweet [Twitter]
Know what to boycott [BDS]
A DOUBLE VICTORY AT EVERGREEN [Socialist Worker]
5 Olympia Food Co-op members who sued to end Israeli boycott must pay $160K 07/12/12 [BDS]
The nation's first and only boycott of Israeli products by a food co-op ignites a fiercely personal, community and legal battle in Olympia, Washington, the hometown of Rachel Corrie. 07/2021 [Campus Watch]
Judge agrees with Olympia Food Co-op, says no members hurt by boycott of Israeli goods, 03/13/18 [The Olympian]
Israel advocates lose legal battle over Olympia Food Co-op boycott, 02/28/20 [BDS]
Edward Said on the Death of American Activist Rachel Corrie [Lit Hub]

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

George Santos and Rachel Leviss Should Queen Out Dec 07, 2023

In which we talk Goerge Santos cameos, celebrity amputations, Ozempic housewives, and much more!

Skips:

Paris Hilton and Demi Lovato Prepare for the Holidays by Making Their Dogs Pet-Friendly Cakes [People]
Bhad Bhabie Is Pregnant! Rapper, 20, Expecting First Baby with Boyfriend Le Vaughn [People]
Paris Hilton Reveals She Didn't Change Son Phoenix's Diaper for One Month After His Arrival: 'I'm Scared' [People]
Felicity Huffman finally speaks out about Varsity Blues admissions scandal after 11 day prison stunt for bribing her daughter's way into college: 'I had to break the law to give her a future' [DailyMailUK]
Taylor Swift on re-recording her old albums: “I’m collecting horcruxes. I’m collecting infinity stones. Gandalf’s voice is in my head every time I put out a new one. For me, it is a movie now” [Time]

Hot Topics:

George Santos Joins Cameo After Being Expelled from Congress [Variety]
GEORGE SANTOS TAKING LEGAL ACTION OVER HBO FILM 'F*** 'Em & Their Chicken S***!!!' [TMZ]
Ariana Madix Will Make Her Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago: 'The Biggest Dream Come True' [People]
‘RHONJ’ star Jennifer Fessler hospitalized for an ‘impacted bowel’ due to Ozempic use [PageSix]
Alexis Bellino, John Janssen ‘not boyfriend and girlfriend’ amid new romance: ‘Still getting to know each other’ [PageSix]
Former ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Rachel Leviss Returns to Tell All With New Podcast ‘Rachel Goes Rogue’ [Variety]
Britney Spears’ estranged dad, Jamie, has leg amputated after ‘terrible infection’ [PageSix]
Britney Spears dances in lingerie and heels after news of dad Jamie’s leg amputation [Page Six]
Taylor Swift’s Publicist Slams Deuxmoi Over Posts Claiming Swift and Ex Joe Alwyn Were Married [THR]
DeuxMoi Series ‘Anon Pls’ at Max Hires Diablo Cody, Ryan O’Connell to Write (EXCLUSIVE) [Variety]
Margot Robbie Stood Up to 'Oppenheimer' Producer Who Wanted 'Barbie' Release Date Moved [ET]
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Announces Season 16 Cast — and New ‘Rate-A-Queen’ Twist [Variety]

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Jamie Lynn Spears Get A Job Challenge Nov 30, 2023

We're back! From talking about The Jonas Brothers that is... In this week's hot topics special we talk about Jamie Lynn Spears' flop era, the end of #Scandoval, and the dystopian irony of the Squid Games reality show.

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

Meghann Fahy, Leo Woodall share ‘sloppy’ kisses at Bowery Hotel: ‘You could literally hear them’ [PageSix]
Travis Kelce reveals cute nickname for Taylor Swift while thanking her for social media love [Page Six]
KYLIE JENNER IN LONDON FOR TIMOTHÉE'S WONKA PREMIERE … Secret Trip, Super Sweet GF! [TMZ]
2 Royals Allegedly Commented on Prince Archie's Skin Color, Names Accidentally Published in Dutch Translation of 'Endgame' [Just Jared]
Fans Zoomed in on a Photo of Anne Hathaway and Realized She's a Lana Del Rey Fan [MarieClaire]
Kyle Richards puts Kathy Hilton feud aside as she attends half-sister’s Christmas party at $55M mansion [Page Six]

Main Stories:

JoJo Siwa Is Ready to Be an 'Idiot with Love' After a 'Messy' Breakup and a Year of Being Single (Exclusive) [People]
Vanderpump Rules' Tom Sandoval Weighs in on Ariana Madix's New Boyfriend Daniel Wai [E!]
Ariana Madix Is 'Reclaiming' Her Power, 1 Cocktail at a Time, to Prove 'People Wrong' Who Doubted Her (Exclusive) [People]
Tom Schwartz Is No Longer 'Ashamed' to Have Guests in His Post-Divorce Bachelor Pad: 'Major Rebrand' (Exclusive) [People]
Squid Game: The Challenge' Players Allege Injuries, Threaten Legal Action [HuffPost]
Andy Cohen explains why he stopped showing his kids’ faces on social media [Page Six]
‘Broke as a joke’ Kim Zolciak dragged for posting daughter Brielle Biermann’s fake sonogram for clicks [Page Six]
Jamie Lynn Spears Leaves 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!' on Medical Grounds [ET]
Taika Waititi Had No Interest In Directing ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ & Only Took The Job For Financial Reasons [Deadline]

The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Finale) Nov 23, 2023

It's the grand finale 🚨 As his band implodes, Nick Jonas begins a full frontal assault on gay people, and finds himself an unwitting conspirator in the culture war. Elsewhere, Danielle Jonas ascends to sainthood as Sophie Turner hurtles towards freedom!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

Miley Cyrus on Her Jump to Sexy Twerker, 12/26/13 [NYT]
Demi Lovato Responds to Joe Jonas' Tell-All, 04/04/14 [ABC]
Nick Jonas becomes Demi Lovato's creative director, 02/05/14 [Guardian]
Joe Jonas: ‘Props to Girls Who Wear Heels to Fashion Week’, 02/14/14 [StyleCaster]
Joe Vs. Joe Jonas, 04/01/2014 [Scene]
Nick Jonas Opens Up About 'Chains' And His Departure From 'Jonas Brothers Music', 07/24/14 [MTV]
Joe Jonas turns 25 with 'world's smallest stripper', 08/18/14 [AZ]
Nick Jonas: I Want a Career Like Elvis Presley, 08/27/14 [Time]
Nick Jonas Strips at a Gay Club, 09/10/14 [ET]
Nick Jonas No Longer Wearing His Purity Ring, 09/17/14 [E!]
Former boy band member and teen heartthrob Kevin Jonas’s new gig, 09/17/14 [StarCasm]
A Man, a Plan, a Fedora: Nick Jonas Rebrands, 09/29/14 [Noisey]
Nick Jonas Plays "Guess the Bulge" With Zac Efron, Justin Bieber and Harry Styles—Watch Now!, 10/24/14 [E!]
Nick Jonas: ‘I Love My Gay Fans!’, 11/07/14 [Billboard]
There he goes showing off his muscles AGAIN! Nick Jonas flashes his guns on the cover of Attitude magazine, 11/07/14 [DM]
A Jonas Brother Has A New App That Looks Just Like Yo, And He's Been Meeting With Investors, 11/12/14 [Business Insider]
Nick Jonas: I’m no longer a virgin, 11/19/14 [Page Six]
Nick Jonas: ‘Sex is a healthy part of life’, 12/10/14 [NYP]
For Nick Jonas, Showing Off Is Paying Off, 12/24/14 [NYT
Nick Jonas: The former boy bander goes rogue, 12/26/14 [EW]
Nick Jonas fails to deny gay experiences 'I can't say if I have or haven't', 11/10/15 [Daily Star]
Q&A: Joe Jonas On Gay Clubbin' With Nick, Flattering Advances & How a Jonas Brothers Reunion Could 'Easily Happen', 11/23/15 [PrideSource]
Nick Jonas Covers L'Uomo Vogue: 'I'm Proud To Play Gay', 12/14/2015 [OUT]
From Teen Heartthrob to Gay Icon, Who is Nick Jonas?, 05/10/16 [OUT]
Nick Jonas Reveals His Fetishes: “Absolutely Into Getting Spanked” [Video], 07/17/16 [Gay Buzzer]
Why was noted queer baiter Nick Jonas asked to speak at a vigil for the Orlando victims?, 06/16 [Splinter]
The Jonas Brothers Roll Deep, 04/10/23 [Bustle]
Nick Jonas Reveals Why Singing Songs About Sex Alongside Brothers Joe and Kevin 'Can Be a Little Strange', 04/10/23 [People]
The Jonas Brothers on Teen Stardom, New Music, and Fatherhood, 05/24/23 [WWW]
Danielle Jonas opens up on comparison trap of feeling 'less than sometimes', 07/07/23 [ABC]

The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Eight) Nov 16, 2023

On the eve of their fifth album, a stupid fight finally breaks The Jonas Brothers apart. Churned through Disney's Fame Machine and eager to shed their virginal reputations, what awaits them on the other side? Sex, drugs, and a whole lot of gay rumors!

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

'Married To Jonas' Kevin Jonas Q&A: I'm a jerk in arguments sometimes, 05/17/13 [Digital Spy]
Jonas Brothers aren't worried they will outgrow their fans, 07/29/13 [Herald-Journal]
Could This be the Last Jonas Brothers Interview?, 10/12/13 [Out]
Jonas Brothers: 'It's Over For Now', 10/29/13 [People]
Jonas Brothers on 'GMA': 'We are brothers first', 10/30/13 [EW]
Why the Jonas Brothers were doomed from the start, 10/13/13 [Guardian]
Joe Jonas: My Life As a Jonas Brother, 12/01/13 [Vulture]
Adrienne Maloof & Joe Jonas Party in Las Vegas, 04/25/13 [People]
Giuliana Rancic and Nick Jonas Hosting 2013 Miss USA Pageant, 05/21/13 [E!]
'Married To Jonas' Kevin Jonas Q&A: I'm a jerk in arguments sometimes, 05/17/13 [Digital Spy]
Kevin and Danielle Jonas Expecting First Child, 07/09/23 [Hollywood Reporter]
Jonas Brothers aren't worried they will outgrow their fans, 07/29/13 [Herald-Journal]
Jonas Brothers scrap tour over 'creative differences' 10/9/13 [USA Today]
JOE JONAS SHADOWED BY WELL-KNOWN ADDICTION SPECIALIST, 10/11/13 [TMZ]
Joe Jonas Steps Out With Demi Lovato's Recovery Manager, 10/11/13 [E!]
Could This be the Last Jonas Brothers Interview?, 10/12/13 [Out]
Jonas Brothers: 'It's Over For Now', 10/29/13 [People]
Jonas Brothers on 'GMA': 'We are brothers first', 10/30/13 [EW]
Why the Jonas Brothers were doomed from the start, 10/13/13 [Guardian]
Joe Jonas: My Life As a Jonas Brother, 12/01/13 [Vulture]

The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Seven) Nov 09, 2023

The Jonas Brothers are officially in free fall! As Disney cancels their contracts, sales plummet, and Joe grows chest hair, a perplexing new reality show cause fans and the press to ask: What were these former teen heartthrobs ever famous for, exactly?

Sources:

Actress Demi Lovato to spend Thanksgiving in rehab: report, 11/17/2010 [NYP]
Jonas Bros. Manager Looks for Next Star on Web, 12/7/2010 [CBS]
Ashley Greene and Joe Jonas Split, 03/17/11 [People]
JOE JONAS GOES IT ALONE, 04/11 [DETAILS]
Demi Lovato Is Leaving 'Sonny with a Chance', 04/19/11 [People]
A real bonus for Jonas fans! Joe and brother Nick take off their shirts in Hawaii, 04/22/11 [DM]
Joe Jonas launches solo career with new single, 06/03/11 [NYP]
Nick tells us: ‘It’s not over for the Jonas Brothers’, 06/30/11 [SheKnows]
Nick Jonas On Demi Lovato Single, Joe Jonas Solo Career and Mentoring Kids (Video), 07/14/11 [THR]
Joe Jonas Joining Britney Spears on European Tour, 08/4/11 [People]
Demi Lovato Doesn’t Blame Joe Jonas for Meltdown, 08/5/11 [Billboard]
Joe Jonas: New Solo Album Is ‘Very Personal’, 09/7/2011 [Rolling Stone]
Nick Jonas Will Star in ‘How To Succeed’ on Broadway, 09/7/11 [NYT]
Joe "Danger" Jonas Smokes MARIJUANA At Soho Club, 09/7/11 [Gothamist]
Demi Lovato’s rebirth, 09/23/11 [LA Times]
Joe Jonas Comes of Age, 09/28/11 [NYT]
Interview: The 'Fastlife' of Joe Jonas., 10/18/11 [Coup de Main]
Nick Jonas on Breaking Into The Industry and Collaborating With His Brothers, 11/10/11 [TV]
Kevin Jonas: A Jonas Brothers Reunion Coming?, 11/14/11 [People]
The A-List Interview: Nick Jonas, 01/18/12 [Advocate]
Nick Jonas plans return to Jonas Brothers, 02/07/12 [CBS]
Bad luck Jonas, 02/22/12 [NYP]
Jonas brother lands E! reality show, 04/30/12 [THR]
Jonas Brothers Part Ways With Disney’s Hollywood Records (Exclusive), 05/1/12 [THR]
Kevin Jonas & Wife Danielle Talk "Married to Jonas," Keeping It Real & How He Got the Girl, 08/09/12 [PR]
Joe Jonas on Jonas Brothers Break: 'We Needed To Take It', 08/19/12 [Just Jared Jr.]
What's It Like to Be Married to a Jonas Brother? Kevin Jonas and His Wife Danielle Fill Us in! Plus, Deets About Their New Reality Show!, 08/17/12 [Glamour]
He’s with the band, sort of, 08/24/12 [Daily Item]
E!’s ‘Married to Jonas’ Renewed for Season 2, 11/12/12 [THR]

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Six) Nov 02, 2023

With their show cancelled, tour in chaos, ticket sales drying up, and no new album in sight — walls are closing in on the Jonas Brothers in 2010! How did things fall apart so badly for them and the music biz only five years into their career?

Palestine Resources:

Official BDS Movement Site
NATIONAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON: FREE PALESTINE [People's Forum]
Gaza: “Each Day Seems Darker Than the Last” [IWPR]
Who Is Allowed To Do Science? [Defector]

Sources:

Nick Jonas Debuts His New Rock Band Live, 01/04/10 [Spin]
It’s just the time of Nick, 01/25/10 [Spokesman Review]
Joe Jonas: ‘I Would Love to Be Spider-Man’, 01/25/10 [Crush]
Joe Jonas Debunks Hilary Duff Dating Rumors, 01/25/10 [Ok!]
Video: Nick Jonas Discusses “Who I Am”, 02/03/10 [Billboard]
Not the teen rebel: Nick Jonas treats Selena Gomez to a day out on the golf course, 02/22/10 [DM]
Celebrities, journalists join for night of comedy, 05/02/09 [CNN]
Obama threatens Jonas Brothers with drone strikes, 05/03/10 [Salon]
Married Jonas Brother Says Sex Not Worth the Wait, 05/08/10 [Huffpost]
Nick Jonas says improved show ‘amazing’, 05/20/10 [Today]
Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato Split, 05/24/10 [People]
Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas: Can They Still be Friends?, 06/27/10 [TV]
Live Nation Stumbles Over Summer Concert Sales, 07/13/10 [NPR]
Kevin Jonas' new young wife Danielle shows off her toned legs in an extra short frilly skirt, 08/17/10 [DM]
O.C. screenwriter on creating ‘Camp Rock 2’, 09/02/10 [OC Register]
The Disney Star Machine, 09/08/10 [Forbes]
Jonas Brothers' heartthrob status might be waning, but Hershey fans' loyalty isn't, 08/15/10 [PennLive]
DEMI LOVATO QUITS TOUR: Enters Treatment Center, 11/02/10 [TMZ]
'Jonas L.A.' canceled: What should the Jonas Brothers do next?, 11/09/10 [EW]
Demi Lovato not being treated for drugs: spokesman, 11/10/10 [Reuters]
Demi Lovato: Details of the Fight that Sent Her to Treatment, 11/03/10 [People]
Joe Jonas’ knife blunder at Abu Dhabi airport, 11/26/10 [George Lopez]
Manager Johnny Wright

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Five) Oct 26, 2023

Chaos descends on the Jonas Brothers while tensions brew amongst the aging trio. As ticket sales dwindle and their contrived relationship drama threatens the chaste archetypes Disney forced on them, can the band even survive Obama's first term in office?

Palestine Resources:

Eating For Free BDS Episode w/ Alex V Green [Part 1]
Eating For Free BDS Episode w/ Alex V Green [Part 2]
Where the Palestinian Political Project Goes from Here [NewYorker]
The Second Week [TheNewInquiry]
“We Cannot Cross Until We Carry Each Other” [JewishCurrents]
Good Morning Gaza [TheBaffler]
This could be my last report from Gaza [Mondoweiss]
Official BDS Movement Site

Palestine Aid Links:

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF)
Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA)
Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM)
Anera (Anera)

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Episode Sources:

EXCLUSIVE: Joe Jonas, Taylor Swift Call It Quits, 10/08/08 [Us Weekly]
Taylor Swift: Joe Jonas Dumped Me Over 27-Second Phone Call, 11/06/08 [Just Jared]
Joe Jonas Explains Split from Taylor Swift, 11/14/08 [People]
Miley Cyrus Still Hates Nick Jonas?, 11/03/08 [Just Jared]
Obama daughters jam with Jonas Bros., 01/19/09 [Politico]
Jonas Brothers on Barbara Walters Special, 02/22/2009 [ONTD]
Jonas Brothers mania sweeps Hollywood as sibling stars turn out to premiére of new film, 02/25/09 [DM]
Taylor Swift Outsells the Jonas Brothers, 03/04/09 [NYT]
Miley Cyrus Explains Why She Wrote About Nick Jonas, 03/09/09 [MTV]
Jonas Brothers’ Fourth Album Due June 15, 03/18/09 [Billboard]
Joe Jonas & Camilla Belle: So Shady, 03/27/09 [TMZ]
Meet John Mayer's New Gal Pal, 04/24/09 [People]
The New Older Woman in Joe Jonas' Life, 04/29/09 [TMZ]
Boy Band Is Starting to Feel the Heat, 05/24/09 [NYT]
VIDEO: Jonas Brother electrifies Hill, 06/24/09 [Politico]
Kevin Jonas Gets Engaged!, 07/01/09 [People]
It's Official: Joe Jonas and Camilla Belle Have Split, 07/27/09 [People]
Joe Jonas breaks down in tears on stage after split from sweetheart Camilla Belle, 07/28/09 [DM]
Jonas Brothers are tireless for their fans, 09/11/09 [CHRON]
Kevin Jonas Chooses His Best Men, 09/22/09 [People]
Nick Jonas Recording Solo Album, Jonas Brothers Deny Breakup, 10/30/2009 [Billboard]
Jonas Brothers Back To Disney For New Season, 11/09/09 [Billboard]
Demi Lovato Denies Dating Joe Jonas, 11/05/09 [OK!]
The Jonas Brothers Promote Xbox 360, 11/19/09 [NYT]
Jonas Review, Video Game, 12/09/09 [IGN]
Nick Jonas Discusses His 'Fascination With The President', 12/08/09 [MTV]
REVEALED: NICK JONAS’S TOP 5 SECRETS!, 12/14/09 [Tiger Beat]
Nick Jonas Says Brother Kevin Is 'Really Enjoying' Wedding Planning, 12/14/09 [MTV]
Kevin Jonas Marries in Fairytale Setting, 12/19/09 [People]
Nick Jonas Balancing Brothers With Solo Band, Tour, 12/22/09 [Billboard]
Kevin Jonas - with a different kind of commitment ring - enjoys a sun-kissed honeymoon after his wintry wedding, 12/22/09 [DM]
Nick Jonas and The Administration: An unlikely alliance, 12/30/09 [NJ]

The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Four) Oct 12, 2023

After the Jonas Bros historic 2008 deal with Live Nation, industry gossip erupts around their credibility as tweenage rockstars. Camp Rock soon fails to make a High School Musical sized splash. Can their promise rings carry them into the future intact?

Sources:

The Jonas Brothers in full bloom, 03/26/2008 [LA Times]
Joe Jonas to Miley Cyrus: We Got Your Back!, 04/23/2008 [Just Jared]
The Jonas Brothers Light Up White House Dinner, 04/27/2008 [Just Jared]
The Kids are Alright, 05/08/08 [Teen Vogue]
Kim Kardashian's Dark Secret: I Have a Jonas Brother Crush, 05/12/08 [People]
A Pop Formula: The Younger They Are, the Louder the Screams, 05/19/2008 [NYT]
Jonas Brothers own the summer, 06/18/08 [CNN]
Camp Rock, 06/20/08 [Slate]
Cinderella Goes to Camp, and Prince Charming Sings, 06/20/08 [NYT]
Siblings more than band of brothers Jonas Brothers turn disappointment into wild success, 06/27/08 [Oklahoman]
Interview: Get ready for the Jonas boys next door, 07/27/09 [Daily Mail]
This Summer's Biggest Act? The Jonas Brothers 07/29/08 [ABC]
Jonas Brothers eye a return to 'Camp Rock', 08/05/08 [EW]
Jonas Bros Infiltrated by Teenie Stalkers, 08/06/08 [TMZ]
Miley: Nick Jonas and I 'Were In Love', 08/07/08 [People]
Selena Gomez & Nick Jonas Share Kiss Stories, 08/09/08 [People]
Washington Post Offends Jonas Brothers Fans, Bitchily Apologizes, 08/13/08 [Gawker]
Confessions of a weeklong Jonas Brothers fan, 08/13/08 [RecordOnline]
Clean-living Jonas Brothers buy wholesome 'Disneyland' mansion, 08/15/08 [DailyMail]
Joe Jonas Gets a Motorcycle – with Sidecar – for His 19th, 08/16/08 [People]
The Jonas Brothers Grow Up, 08/21/08 [Time]
Can The Jonas Brothers Break Out Of The Teen-Pop Bubble?, 08/27/08 [MTV]
Jonas Brothers: Pure talent, 09/10/08 [Independent]
Jonas Brothers pop sensations mobbed by hordes of screaming 'mini fans' at London premiere, 09/10/08 [DailyMail]
No sex, no drugs, just rock n' roll: Are the Jonas Brothers the world's cleanest cut band?, 09/10/08 [DailyMail]
JONAS BROS Lords Of The Purity Rings, 09/11/08 [TMZ]
The Jonas Brothers: Why sex is off the cards for A Little Bit Longer…, 09/11/08 [Daily Mail]
Nothing Goofy about this TV talent spotter, 09/15/2008 [Independent]
Taylor Swift Talks – and Sings – About Her Split with Joe Jonas, 11/05/08 [People]
Taylor Swift: Joe Jonas Dumped Me Over 27-Second Phone Call, 11/06/08 [Just Jared]
Joe Jonas Explains Split from Taylor Swift, 11/14/08 [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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Three) Oct 05, 2023

The Jonas Bros forge purity rings to mark their deal with Disney's devil, and are swiftly plugged into the fame machine built for Britney Spears. As she's put under conservatorship, Spears' team abandons her to make the tweens famous instead!

Sources:

The Jonas Brothers Sign Record Deal With Disney's Hollywood Records, 02/08/07 [PR Newswire]
Dangerous Diabetes: Affliction of the Stars, 12/20/2007 [ABC]
JONAS, ZAC & CORBIN, OH MY!, 04/27/2007 [Tiger Beat]
How Disney Is Reviving A Band Still in Its Teens, 07/19/07, [WSJ]
Disney Channel: The New, Low Risk Launching Pad, 08/23/07 [CNBC]
Disney Channel in tune with Jonas Brothers, 09/25/23, [Reuters]
Jonas Brothers @ 2007 American Music Awards, 11/18/07 [Just Jared]
Daughtry, Carrie Underwood Stage 'Idol' Takeover At American Music Awards; Usher Offers Support To Kanye, 11/19/07 [MTV]
Joe Jonas: I'm Bleeding!!! 11/20/07 [Just Jared]
The Jonas Brothers are set to be the next tween sensations, 12/24/07 [OC Register]
Who Will Be the Next Big 'Tween Star?, 12/26/07 [People]
Brit's Ex-Sidekick Moves On ... to Jonas Brothers!, 12/26/07 [TMZ]
Jonas Brothers leave fans screaming, 02/22/08 [M Live]
Jonas Brothers on road to superstardom, 02/03/2008 [Seacoastonline]
The Total Awesomeness of Being the Jonas Brothers, 02/19/2008 [Style]
Annual White House Easter Egg Roll Hops With Jonas Brothers, Cartoon Favorites, 03/24/2008 [Fox News]
Photos from the White House archives. [GWB WH Archive]

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Two) Sep 28, 2023

Let's go back to beginning: before the Jonas Bros. were Disney virgins, they were tween Broadway extras doing anti-drug pop punk PSAs in New Jersey. But God's kingdom isn't so peaceful; a church scandal and a dropped record deal soon change everything!

Click here for tickets to Crooks & Nannies' album release party 09/30 at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia!

Sources:

Research collected from old clippings and Nick Jonas’ original website detailing his Broadway era. [NJB]
Growing Up Jonas, 06/25/2008 [People]
Shout to the Lord - Kevin Jonas & Christ For The Nations Worship [CFNW]
Kevin Jonas Sr. started CFN Music, the Christ for the Nations Worship record label, in 1994. [CFN Worship]
'DEAR GOD' CHILD SIGNS WITH INO RECORDS, 09/29/04 [Christian Retailing]
In 2001, Nicholas Jonas’ parents formed NICHOLAS JONAS' CHANGE FOR THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION, INC. NONPROFIT [OpenCorporates]
Holiness-Pentecostal Tradition: Charismatic Movements in the Twentieth Century, Vinson Synan [Eerdmans]
OPINION | MIKE MAYTON: Washing away the color line [Arkansas Democrat Gazette]
[HD] A Day In The Life of the Jonas Brothers // 2006 DVD [Youtube]
Jonas Brothers Talk Breaking With The Church And The Pain That Came With It [Youtube]
Jonas Brothers: It's these guys, not Busted, who hit in the US with "Year 3000", 06/28/07 [Cross Rhythms]
Eagerly-Awaited Debut Album, 'It's About Time,' in Stores Tuesday, April 11 NEW YORK, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- [PR NewsWire]
Check out this music board from the release of their first single, Mandy, 02/01/06 [Pulse]
Pop go the families ** The Jonas Brothers: hearththrobs of the Hanson kind 02/18/06 [McCall]
The Bamboozle Draws Them by the Thousands for an Emo Jamboree, 05/06/2006 [NYT]
Prior to this, Nick Jonas releases numerous Christian singles: [Boys Choir]
For The Record: Quick News On Ludacris, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Death Cab For Cutie & More 06/01/06 [MTV]

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part One) Sep 21, 2023

We just can't help ourselves: our latest episode is the premiere of our brand new fall series, The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade! In the first episode, we dive into the comically obvious PR spin being applied to Joe's divorce from Sophie Turner! Click here for tickets to Crooks & Nannies' album release party 09/30 at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia! Links:

Johnny Brenda’s, Crooks and Nannies [Tickets]
Sophie Turner’s Self-Quarantine Life With Joe Jonas Involves DJ’ing and ’80s Music, 04/01/20 [Billboard]
Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas Agree She's the 'Homebody' of Their Relationship in TikTok Couples Challenge, 04/15/20 [People]
JOE JONAS & SOPHIE TURNER UNLOAD MIAMI PAD FOR $15M, 8/16/2023 [TMZ]
JOE JONAS & SOPHIE TURNER HEADED FOR DIVORCE, 9/3/2023 [TMZ]
Joe Jonas Hires Divorce Lawyer Amid 4-Year Marriage to Sophie Turner: Report 09/03/2023 [ET]
JOE JONAS WEARING WEDDING RING DESPITE LOOMING DIVORCE [09/4/2023] [TMZ]
JOE JONAS FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM SOPHIE TURNER, 9/5/2023 [TMZ]
Sophie Turner Looks Happy at Wrap Party Days Before Joe Jonas Files for Divorce: Pics, 09/06/23 [ET]
Homesick Sophie Turner once admitted she was trying to ‘drag’ Joe Jonas back to UK [Page Six]
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Have 'Been Living Separate Lives for Months,' Source Says, 09/05/23 [People]
‘Unhappy’ Joe Jonas tried to ‘salvage’ Sophie Turner marriage, filed for divorce as ‘last resort’, 09/05/23 [Page Six]
JOE JONAS & SOPHIE TURNER Break Silence On Split … OUR MARRIAGE IS OVER, 09/06/23 [TMZ]
JOE JONAS, SOPHIE TURNER RING CAMERA VIDEO/AUDIO WAS LYNCHPIN TO DIVORCE, 09/06/23 [TMZ]
Sophie Turner Looks Happy at Wrap Party Days Before Joe Jonas Files for Divorce: Pics, 09/06/23 [ET]
Joe Jonas Said Sophie Turner Had His 'Back No Matter What' Three Weeks Before Filing for Divorce, 09/06/23 [People]
JOE JONAS TAKES THE KIDDOS OUT TO EAT … After Filing For Divorce, 09/06/23 [TMZ]
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Trying to 'Keep Things as Positive as Possible' Amid Split: Source (Exclusive), 09/06/23 [People]
JOE JONAS DIVORCE SOURCES: JOE PRESSURED SOPHIE TO ATTEND EVENTS … As She Struggled Post-Birth, 09/07/23 [TMZ]
Marion Cotillard's Passionate Comment on Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's Divorce Goes Viral: See What She Said, 09/07/23 [ET]
Why Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's Kids Have Been Touring With the Singer Amid Their Split, 09/07/23 [ET]
Why Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's Kids Have Been Living with the Singer amid Divorce: Source, 09/07/23 [People]
JOE JONAS & SOPHIE TURNER ELVIS WHO MARRIED THEM 'SHOCKED' BY DIVORCE … Thought Union Would Last, 9/8/2023 [TMZ]
JOE JONAS Breaks Divorce Silence During Concert … DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR, 9/10/2023 [TMZ]
Jonas family was ‘pulling for’ Joe and Sophie Turner before divorce, 09/12/23 [Page Six]
Joe Jonas was ‘touchy,’ ‘sensitive’ about Sophie Turner months before divorce, 09/12/23 [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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

We Forgive You Ariana Grande (Finale) Sep 14, 2023

In the finale of our series on Ariana Grande, things finally fall apart. Rumors of an affair with Wicked co-star Ethan break the internet as Scooter Braun jet skis in Europe. But is the story tabloids have told really what happened behind closed doors?

Sources:

Spongebob Musical Clip [YouTube] [2020]
Why Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez Split After 2 Years of Marriage: Source [People] [July 17, 2023]
Ariana Grande Is Dating Her 'Wicked' Costar Ethan Slater After Dalton Gomez Split: Sources [People] [July 20, 2023]
ARIANA GRANDE BF ETHAN SLATER FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM WIFE [TMZ] [July 26, 2023]
ARIANA GRANDE BF'S WIFE FEELS HE ABANDONED FAMILY [TMZ] [July 26, 2023]
Ariana Grande gets blasted by Ethan Slater’s estranged wife: She’s ‘not a girl’s girl’ [PageSix] [July 27, 2023]
ARIANA GRANDE GIVING BF ETHAN SPACE … To Work Things Out With Estranged Wife [TMZ] [July 29, 2023]
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Connected as 'Friends First,' Started Dating After Respective Splits: Source [ET] [July 28, 2023]
Ariana Grande has been told to ‘take things slower’ with Ethan Slater [NYP] [August 3, 2023]
Ariana Grande Apparently Took Dalton Gomez On “Several” Double Dates With Ethan Slater And Lilly Jay Before She And Ethan Started Dating [BuzzFeedNews] [August 4, 2023]
Ariana Grande’s Boyfriend Ethan Slater Lands New Broadway Role After SpongeBob Show [EOnline] [August 9, 2023]
Ariana Grande’s Boyfriend Ethan Slater Locked In A Bitter ‘Contested’ Divorce [TheBlast] [August 11, 2023]
Ariana Grande couldn’t get Scooter Braun’s help with Ethan Slater crisis: report [Mercury News] [August 25, 2023]
Dalton Gomez Is ‘Adjusting to His New Normal’ Amid ‘Public’ Ariana Grande Divorce [USMag] [August 28, 2023]
EXCLUSIVE: Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are LIVING TOGETHER in New York as he preps for new Broadway role in Spamalot - as it's revealed singer and ex Dalton Gomez STILL haven't filed for divorce [DailyMailUK] [Sept 12, 2023]

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

We Forgive You Ariana Grande (Part Five) Sep 07, 2023

Our audio sync issues have been fixed! Fresh off more scandals than she had rings, Ariana Grande "quarantine n chills" with now ex-husband Dalton Gomez. A pandemic looms, and the long shadow it casts over Grande's Midsommar-themed 27th bday bash spells doom for these star-crossed lovers!

Links:

Ariana Grande sued for copyright infringement over ‘7 Rings’, 01/17/20 [CNN]
Ariana Grande Dating Luxury Real Estate Agent Dalton Gomez, 03/25/2021[ET]
ARIANA GRANDE QUARANTINE & CHILL WITH NEW BF!!! He's a Real Estate Big Shot, 03/25/20 [TMZ]
Zoom with Dan Schneider. 03/31/2020 [Instagram]
Ariana Grande said she's bidding on the iconic 'Midsommar' dress during A24's charity auction — and Florence Pugh gave her seal of approval, 04/23/20 [Insider]
Justin Bieber & Ariana Grande Are Collaborating For a Good Cause, 05/01/20 [Billboard]
Ariana Grande gushed about Mac Miller during an interview on Apple Music, and fans are feeling emotional, 05/13/20 [Insider]
Lana Del Rey slammed over her assessment of Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, 05/21/20 [NBC News]
Ariana Grande Says Lady Gaga ‘Immediately Felt Like a Sister to Me’, 05/22/20 [Billboard]
Ariana Grande's Boyfriend Dalton Gomez Makes Surprise Cameo in 'Rain on Me' Promo with Lady Gaga, 05/26/20 [People]
Ariana Grande Urges Media to Cover ‘Peaceful Protesting’ After Joining Black Lives Matter Demonstration in L.A., 06/01/20 [Billboard]
Rihanna, Ariana Grande, More Sign Open Letter Urging New York Police Reform, 06/08/20 [RS]
Ariana Grande Sends Food Trucks to Voters Waiting in Line at Kentucky Polls: 'Use Your Voice', 06/24/20 [People]
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande sang 'Rain On Me' while wearing face masks that matched their dazzling VMAs performance outfits, 08/30/20 [People]
Ariana Grande’s Mom Is ‘So Proud’ After Singer Sends Hundreds of Pizzas to Florida Voters, 10/20/20 [Billboard]
Fans think Ariana Grande threw 'shade' at ex Pete Davidson in her new song 'Positions', 10/23/20 [Insider]
Mariah Carey Teams With Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson for New ‘Oh Santa!’ Video, 12/01/20 [RS]
Ariana Grande Channeled Her Love For Pets Into Her Latest Endeavor: an Animal Rescue Center, 12/01/20 [Popsugar]
Ariana Grande Is Engaged! Singer Shows Off Massive Diamond Ring from Boyfriend Dalton Gomez, 12/20/20 [People]
Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You’ Review: It’s Mutual, 12/21/20 [NYT]
Ariana Grande and Fiancé Dalton Gomez Got to 'Know Each Other in Peace' During Quarantine: Source, 12/28/20 [People]
Ariana Grande settles lawsuit claiming she stole '7 Rings', 03/16/2021 [Reuters]
Ariana Grande is joining ‘The Voice’, 03/30/21 [CNN]
Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande & J Balvin to Reap Millions in HYBE Deal to Buy Ithaca Holdings, 04/02/21 [Billboard]
Ariana Grande Encourages Ending Stigma Surrounding Mental Health: ‘The Work Is So Hard’, 05/03/21 [Billboard]
How Dalton Gomez Helped Design Ariana Grande’s "Tasteful" Diamond Wedding Band, 05/17/21 [E!]
Ariana Grande marries Dalton Gomez in private Montecito ceremony, 05/17/21 [LA Times]
Ariana Grande remembers victims on fourth anniversary of Manchester bombing, 05/22/21 [CNN]
Public Inquiry Into Manchester Arena Bombing During Ariana Grande Concert Reveals Security Lapses, 06/17/21 [Pitchfork]
Jessie J Apologized to Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande for Getting the Story Behind “Bang Bang” Wrong, 07/21/21 [Cosmo]
Ariana Grande’s Fortnite tour was a moment years in the making, 09/09/21 [Verge]
Ariana Grande wins five-year restraining order against man accused of threatening to kill her, 10/07/21 [NBC News]
The Business of Being Ariana Grande, 10/21/21 [Allure]
Ariana Grande Gives Away $5 Million in Free Therapy For World Mental Health Day, 10/11/21 [Billboard]
Wicked casting [11/21/2021] [Instagram]

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’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson

We Forgive You Ariana Grande (Part Four) Aug 31, 2023

Following immense tragedy, Ariana Grande experiences a year of contrasts in 2019: record breaking achievements are overshadowed by more scandals and controversies than any other contemporary in her lane. That hair? She's gonna wish she never bought it!

Links:

Victoria Monét Is Ready for the Work [Harper's Bazaar]
Ariana Grande Sick During Sweetener Tour [ET]
Ariana Grande mocked for Japanese tattoo typo: ‘Leave me and my grill alone’, 01/13/19 [The Guardian]
Princess Nokia Accuses Ariana Grande of Copying Her on New Song “7 rings”, 01/18/2019 [Pitchfork]
Ariana Grande apologized for reposting a fan who said her '7 Rings' lyric about buying hair is 'gonna solve racism', 01/22/19 [Insider]
Nicki Minaj Name-Drops Ariana Grande in New Song ‘Bust Down Barbiana’ as They Shut Down Feud Rumors on Twitter, 02/06/19 [Billboard]
Tayla Parx Tweet, 02/09/2019 [Twitter]
Tayla Parx on Writing Ariana Grande’s Hits and Defining Her Own Narrative, 02/14/19 [Rolling Stone]
Grammy Awards Producer Responds to Ariana Grande’s Remarks: ‘I Guess It Was a Surprise’, 02/09/19 [Billboard]
Ariana Grande Responds to Manchester Pride Backlash: ‘I Want to Celebrate & Support This Community’, 02/27/19 [Billboard]
Review: Ariana Grande’s Starbucks Drink Is a Wild and Fluffy, But Ultimately Confusing Ride, 03/06/2019 [Rolling Stone]
Hitmaker of the Month: Ariana Grande Collaborator Victoria Monét on ‘Thank U, Next’, 03/22/19 [Variety]
Ariana Grande shares brain scan and opens up about PTSD, 04/12/19 [CNN]
Ariana Grande Got Justin Bieber to Perform Live for the First Time in Years at Coachella, 04/22/19 [Elle]
Here Is a Blog About Ariana Grande’s Thoughts on Bloggers, 04/24/19 [Vulture]
Ariana Grande postpones world tour after allergic reaction to tomatoes, 05/30/19 [CNN]
'He was an angel': Ariana Grande tears up singing 'Thank U, Next' in Mac Miller's hometown, 06/13/19 [USA Today]
Ariana Grande donates $250,000 from Atlanta concert to Planned Parenthood, 06/12/19 [USA Today]
Ariana Grande’s ‘Sweetener’ tour drives more than ticket sales as fans register to vote in record numbers, 07/2/19 [CNBC]
Ariana Grande Explains Her Most Recent Performance Breakdowns: 'Sometimes I Cry a Lot' [07/08/2019] [People]
Ariana Grande on Grief and Growing Up, 07/09/2019 [Vogue]
Ariana Grande Went From Watching Barbra Streisand In Concert As A Kid To Performing With Her Onstage, 08/07/2019, [Buzzfeed News]
Ariana Grande 'overwhelmed' on return to Manchester at Pride, 08/28/2019 [BBC]
Ariana Grande files $10 million trademark lawsuit against Forever 21, 09/03/2019 [NBC News]
Ariana Grande in 'So Much Pain' and 'Very Sick' as She Gives Update on Her Health Amid Tour, 11/16/2019 [People]
Ariana Grande Breaks Free From Capitalism, Endorses Bernie Sanders, 11/20/2019 [Rolling Stone]
Pete Davidson calls out ex Ariana Grande over her post-breakup comments and controversial 'blackfishing' Vogue shoot, 02/2020 [Evening Standard]
Ariana Grande to Fans Dismissing Coronavirus: ‘Please Don’t Turn a Blind Eye’, 03/15/2020 [Rolling Stone]

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's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Ariana Grande Broke Up With Scooter Braun Cuz She's Bored (Intermission) Aug 24, 2023

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:

HYBE AND ITHACA HOLDINGS JOIN FORCES TO LEAD THE GLOBAL MUSIC INDUSTRY INNOVATION [04/02/2021] [Hybe]
Current Roster [SB]
The many faces of Scooter Braun, Anna Silman, March 1, 2022 [Insider]
J Balvin Signs With Roc Nation for Management, May 15, 2023 [Billboard Pro]
Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun Have Not Parted Ways, Still Working Together (Exclusive), August 18, 2023 [ET]
Demi Lovato Splits With Manager Scooter Braun, August 21[Billboard Pro]
Ariana Grande Parts Ways With Manager Scooter Braun, August 21 [Billboard Pro]
Why Ariana Grande Is Leaving Scooter Braun After 10 Years: 'This Is Her Choice,' Says Source (Exclusive), August 22 [People]
Source: Idina Menzel Is No Longer Being Managed by Scooter Braun (Exclusive), August 22 [THR]
Scooter Braun Jokes That He’s ‘No Longer Managing’ Himself, August 22 [Billboard] / [Twitter]
What the Hell Is Going On in Scooter Braun’s Empire?, August 22 [Variety]
Justin Bieber 'Hasn't Talked' to Scooter Braun in Months, Is Working on New Album Without Him: Source (Exclusive), August 22 [People]
Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato both split from music manager Scooter Braun: Source, August 23 [EW]
People Think That Taylor Swift Is Subtly Referencing Ariana Grande And Justin Bieber In The "Karma" Chorus Because Of Their Association With Scooter Braun And Honestly, What A Mind. [Buzzfeed] / [TikTok]

We Forgive You Ariana Grande (Part Three) Aug 17, 2023

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains long conversations about violence, terrorist attacks, suicide, drug use, and alcohol addiction.

As moral panic descends, let's be brave, and critically examine the mess Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater made of everything! In this week’s third installment of our deep-dive series, we look into Ariana’s modern pop culture moments and the events leading up to the Manchester bombing attack, as well as Mac Miller's death in 2018--both of which fundamentally changed her life, and her perception in the public media.

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:

Intro Clip/Interview [Zach Sang Show]
Watch Ariana Grande Fall On Stage [03/10/2015] [Billboard]
Ariana Grande Leaning On ‘Scream Queens’ Co-Star Lea Michele After Big Sean Split, 04/20/2015 [Hollywood Life]
ARIANA GRANDE: BIG SEAN'S 'BILLION DOLLAR P***Y' LYRIC The Final Straw, 04/24/2015 [TMZ]
Ariana Grande Issues Important Feminist Manifesto, June 8, 2015 [Vanity Fair]
ARIANA GRANDE Tongues New BF [Ricky Alvarez] … AND AN INNOCENT DONUT!!, 07/07/2015 [TMZ]
Ariana Grande faces California police inquiry over doughnut-licking incident, July 9, 2015 [The Guardian]
Twitter Slams Wendy Williams After Ariana Grande Body-Shaming Comments, Prompts Hashtag #CancelWendyWilliams, 08/14/2015 [E!]
Ariana Grande Speaks Out About Body-Shaming After Being Compared to Ariel Winter, November 2, 2015 [People]
Ariana Grande Blasts DJs for Sexist Questions: ‘You Need a Little Brushing Up on Equality’ 11/03/2015, [Billboard]
Ariana Grande spent this entire interview educating these lowkey sexist and homophobic interviewers! [Youtube]
Billboard Cover: Ariana Grande on Defending Female Pop Stars and Staying Away From Drama [05/19/2016] [Billboard]
Ariana Grande Had a White House Performance Turned Down After Donut-Licking Incident, 07/22/2016 [Billboard]
Mac Miller on How His Friendship with Ariana Grande Evolved Into More: 'Everything Just Happened Organically', 09/16/2016 [People]
Ariana Grande shuts down Ryan Seacrest's probing questions 09/16/2016 [Mashable]
Ariana Grande Pleads for Fans to ‘Stick Together’ After Donald Trump Wins Election, 11/09/2016 [Billboard]
Why Ariana Grande Feels Sick After Being Objectified by a Fan: "I Am Not a Piece of Meat" [InStyle]
22 dead after blast at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester [CNN]
Ariana Grande Reunites With Mac Miller in Florida After Manchester Bombing, 05/23/2017 [E!]
Ariana Grande Pens Powerful Essay After Manchester Attack: ''We Will Not Quit or Operate in Fear'', 05/26/2017 [E!]
How Ariana Grande became an unlikely pop hero: ‘We are not objects. We are queens’, 05/24/2017 [Guardian]
Ariana Grande Concert Raises $9 Million, Brings 'One Love' To 50 Countries, 06/04/2017 [Forbes]
Families of Ariana Grande Manchester Concert Bombing Victims Will Each Receive $324,000, 08/15/2017 [Billboard]
Ariana Grande Emotional in ‘Dangerous Woman World Tour’ Hong Kong Finale, 09/21/2017, [Billboard]
Ariana Grande Wrote A Beautiful Goodbye Note To Her 'Dangerous Woman' Tour, 09/21/2017 [MTV]
Folk hero: Ariana Grande Gave an Inspiring Speech at Charlottesville Unity Concert, 09/25/2017 [TeenVogue]
Four Months After Manchester, Ariana Grande Calls for 'Love, Unity, Peace, Gun Control' in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting, 10/02/2017 [People]
Ariana Grande Opens Up About Her Emotional Tour & Keeping a Healthy Perspective, 10/04/2017 [Coveteur]
ARIANA GRANDE & MAC MILLER SPLIT, 05/09/2018 [TMZ]
Mac Miller Reportedly Arrested For DUI, 05/17/2018, [TMZ]
Ariana Grande Calls Her Mac Miller Relationship 'Toxic' In Powerful Message, 05/23/2018 [MTV]
Ariana Grande's Ex Mac Miller Opens Up About Their Breakup and Moving On: 'I Am Happy for Her', 07/28/2018 [ET]
Mac Miller Dead at 26 of Apparent Overdose: 'He Was a Bright Light in This World' Says Family, 09/7/18 [People]
Ariana Grande Turns Off Instagram Comments as Trolls Blame Her for Ex Mac Miller's Death [People] (Same Day)
Ariana Grande 'Devastated' by Mac Miller's Death, Source Says (Exclusive), 09/07/2018 [ET]
Ariana Grande Was “Unbelievably Involved” in Supporting Mac Miller’s Sobriety, Says the Late Artist’s Friend [W]
Ariana Grande Breaks Her Silence About Mac Miller’s Death, 09/14/2018 [Variety]
ARIANA GRANDE & PETE DAVIDSON MAC MILLER'S DEATH WAS BREAKING POINT, 10/15/2018 [TMZ]
Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber Manager Scooter Braun Talks Tough Times and Big Payoffs 10/28/2018 [Variety]
Ariana Grande on Grief and Growing Up, July 9, 2019 [Vogue]

We Forgive You Ariana Grande (Part Two) Aug 10, 2023

As moral panic descends, let's be brave, and critically examine the mess Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater made of everything! In this week’s followup to Part One, we look into Ariana’s big-break moment and her debut commercial album to learn what turned the Nickelodean actress in the world's next big superstar.

Links:

Scooter Braun, NPR 2022: [NPR]
10 Fun Fitness Facts with Ariana Grande, February 29, 2012 [SHAPE]
Kristen Stewart & Ariana Grande Talk Breakups | Interview | On Air With Ryan Seacrest, November 13, 2012 [Youtube]
Ariana Grande Hosts Breaking Dawn Pt. 2 Premiere! | Interview | On Air Ryan Seacrest [Youtube]
Ariana Grande Talks Breakout Hit ‘The Way’: Watch New Music Video, 03/28/2013 [Billboard]
Seventeen cover girl Ariana's faced her share of tough times. Find out how she tuned out the haters and became a star, August 2013 [Seventeen]
Life Is Grande: Ariana Grande On Her Debut Album and the Thrill of Hearing Herself on the Radio, August 22, 2013 [Elle]
Q&A: Ariana Grande on ‘Yours Truly’ and Judging Miley Cyrus, September 11, 2013 [RS]
JUSTIN BIEBER LIGHTING UP In Possible Weed Smoking Pics, 10/07/2013 [TMZ]
Ariana Grande's Ex-Boyfriend Jai Brooks Accuses Her of Cheating With Nathan Sykes, 10/07/2013 [E! News]
Here’s what Nathan Sykes looked like: [Ariana Grande Wiki]
Ariana Grande: 'I'm not comfortable being forwardly sexual', November 14, 2013 [Guardian]
Yours Truly, Ariana Grande [Reddit]
Ariana Grande: "Shadow of a Doubt" (2013 Cover Story): Ariana Grande has a pretty face and a golden voice, but the chart-topping sitcom star has a dark side, too. (Nov 05, 2013) [Complex]
Cover Star Ariana Grande Lets You See Inside Her Crazy, Charmed Life, 12/23/2023 [Teen Vogue]
Ariana Grande Says Her Twitter Haters Are "Evil As Hell", DEC 30, 2013 [Cosmo]
Naya Rivera Claims She Found Ariana Grande at Then-Fiance Big Sean’s House, 09/13/2016 [Us Weekly]
Ariana Grande kept awake by 'loud frog sex', 07/21/2014 [AZ Central]
Ariana Grande Breaks Up With Boyfriend Jai Brooks—Get the Details! 08/04/2014 [E!]
Billboard Cover: Ariana Grande on Fame, Freddy Krueger and Her Freaky Past, August 8, 2014 [Billboard]

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

We Forgive You Ariana Grande (Part One) Aug 03, 2023

As moral panic descends, let's be brave, and critically examine the mess Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater made of everything! In this week's episode, we dig into their careers and personal lives to seek...absolution? Forgiveness? Healing? A ponytail joke?

Sources:

The happy-go-lucky 25-year-old Jewish guy who plays SpongeBob on Broadway [Times of Israel] Before she was a superstar, Ariana Grande was a Florida Panthers superfan [Florida Sun Sentinel]
Ethan Slater Is SpongeBob SquarePants [WWD]
Rihanna to Star in 'Battleship' [People]
Jasmine Villegas, Sony-Epic Recording Artist, Celebrated Her 17th Birthday Presented by Solana Branding Company [CISION]
'Victorious' exclusive first look: Karaoke hijinks! Wisdom-tooth hijinks! [EW]
I Think we all sing [Youtube]
Ariana Grande: I Do Not Always Order a Grande at Starbucks [Time]
Ariana Grande Gets Smacked in Head With Angel Wings at 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: GIF [Us Weekly]
Bette Midler Apologizes to Ariana Grande for 'Whore' Comment [People]
Ariana Grande on ‘Sam & Cat’ Cancellation: ‘I Used to Pretend to Be More Like Her’ [THR]
Frankie Grande outs himself as a former Broadway star and Ariana Grande’s brother on Big Brother Season 16. [Youtube]
ARIANA GRANDE Tongues New BF … AND AN INNOCENT DONUT!! [TMZ]
Ariana Grande Reveals Lessons Learned From 'Doughnut Fiasco' [ABC]
Getting to Know the Billboard 2015 Social Media Stars [Billboard]
The Big Brother Bromance Lives On! Frankie J. Grande Swoons Over Shirtless Stud Zach Rance at 54 Below [Broadway]
She goes Instagram Official with Mac Miller [Teen Vogue]
One Direction WORST POST EVER [Youtube]
Ariana Grande and Mac Miller Are Instagram Official [Teen Vogue]
Watch Ariana Grande Curl Up in a Ball of Embarrassment When Ellen Asks About Her Boyfriend, Mac Miller [Vulture]
Ariana Grande Perfectly Shuts Down Sexist Troll: 'I Think It's Time You Get Your Head Out of Your A**' [ET]
'A little more touch my body': Ariana Grande has a steamy affair with her bodyguard in music video for Into You [Daily Mail]
Ariana Grande speaks out about objectification after fan encounter [USA Today]
Ariana Grande's Saturday Night Live Performance Was a Triumph [TIME]
How Ariana Grande Became a Feminist Hero [E! News]
Billboard Cover: Ariana Grande on Defending Female Pop Stars and Staying Away From Drama [Billboard]
Nominated for a 2016 People’s Choice Award [People’s Choice]
Pre-Broadway Review: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ [Variety]

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

Barbie Girls in a Barbie World (feat. Rashida Renée) Jul 27, 2023

To get things started with a bang on our return from summer vacation, we brought on the most hotly discussed and begged for guest in E4F history: Joan's sister, the legendary fashion scholar and Barbie officianado, Rashida Renée! We talk Barbie, Barbie, Barbie, Barbie, and Barbie!

Links:

‘Barbenheimer’ Even Bigger Than Expected: ‘Barbie’ Soars to $162 Million, ‘Oppenheimer’ Jumps to $82 Million [Variety]
The Brain Behind ‘Barbie’: Inside the Brilliant Mind of Greta Gerwig [Rolling Stone]
How Barbie Came to Life [Time]
‘This Is Not About Selling Toys’: Mattel Bosses on ‘Barbie’s’ Long Development, Needing a Female Director and More [Variety]
‘This Is Not About Selling Toys’: Mattel Bosses on ‘Barbie’s’ Long Development, Needing a Female Director and More [Variety]
This Ken Is CEO: An Interview With Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz [VF]
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling on Barbie and Kenergy [NYT]
What’s Inside Ken’s Fur Coat, and More Secrets from Barbie’s Costume Designer [VF]

Breaking: Kyle Richards Divorces Emotionally-Unfulfilling Mauricio Umansky Jul 03, 2023

We come back from our short-lived hiatus to bring you updates on possibly the biggest news story of 2023…

Links:

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Have 'Separated' After 27 Years of Marriage (Exclusive) [People]
'RHOBH' Star Kyle Richards and Country Singer Morgan Wade Fuel Romance Speculation With Matching Rings [Radar]
Weird Events Happening In The Last Week Before Split [TikTok]
PHOTOS: Here’s Why Fans Suspect Kyle Richards and Mauricio Have Split as RHOBH Star’s Bestie Morgan Wade Debuts “K” Tattoo Amid New Divorce Rumors [RealityBlurb]
Morgan Wade’s Relationship: Behind the Scenes of Her Personal Life [ErraticHour]
Kyle Richards is almost 7 months sober amid body transformation [PageSix]
Allison Dubois Has Spoken [Instagram]

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

It's BibleGirl B*tch! (feat. BibleGirl) Jun 29, 2023

This week we've got the legendary BibleGirl on to tell it. What exactly? Everything! Quitting drag, bulding a drag merch empire, the Target controversy, and the liberation of Britney, bitch!

Links:

Biblegirl Spills the Tea On Drag Race & Target's Pride Month Collab [Out]
BIBLEGIRL'S SLUMBER PARTY [Grizzly Kiki]
Meet BibleGirl: The Jewish Drag Queen People Love to Hate [Queerty]
Inside #FreeBritney: A Stan Movement to Help Their Pop Savior [2020] [PAPER]
Britney Spears supporter Biblegirl holds a sign outside a court hearing concerning the pop singer's conservatorship at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) [KTUL]
Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees [NPR]
Michael on Twitter [Twitter]
FUTURE FRIDAY: RISING STAR – BIBLEGIRL666 [The Queen Zine]
Kesha and Dr. Luke settle defamation lawsuit over rape allegations [LATimes]

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

#DivaDownUpdates: Live From OceanGate Crisis Control Center Jun 22, 2023

This is an emergency broadcast of the E4F #DivaDown alert system! Let's dig into the OceanGate submarine disaster: a step-son's feud with Cardi B/Blink-182, a CEO's dream of offshore oil mining, and capitalism's rapid response to endangered billionaires.

Links:

Everything You Need to Know About the Sub [CNN]
Greece boat tragedy: What do we know about the coastguard’s role? [Al Jazeera]
Did migrants reject help before deadly Greek wreck, or beg for it? Coast guard, activists disagree [AP]
Everything You Need to Know About the Sub [CNN]
Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood and son Suleman: Who is on board Titanic sub? [BBC]
The Man Who Wants To Send Us To The Bottom Of The Ocean [FastCompany]
Cut off from the world in a freezing 22ft tube, no seats, one toilet and a single window to look out into blackness: The claustrophobic conditions inside missing Titanic vessel [DailyMail]
Diagram of of the ship’s interior here
A CBS reporter who took a dive in the Titanic submersible said it got lost for up to 5 hours and that the mother ship shut off its internet so passengers couldn't tweet about the mishap [Yahoo]
The Lost Titanic Sub Didn’t Even Have a Basic Safety Beacon [TheDailyBeast]
'Extreme danger': Ex OceanGate employee alleges firing for raising concerns over missing Titanic sub [ABC7NY]
OceanGate CEO was sued by couple claiming fraud months before Titanic submarine went missing [Independent]
Search for manned submersible focuses on area where banging sounds were detected [CNN]
OceanGate Main Offices [Twitter]
TITANIC RESCUE Brit. Billionaire Passenger's Stepson … ATTENDS BLINK-182 SHOW DURING RESCUE MISSION
Missing Titanic sub: Hamish Harding's stepson defends attending Blink-182 concert amid search [Fox 11 LA]
'Your stepdad is lost at sea!' California man whose billionaire stepfather is on missing sub asks OnlyFans model to SIT on him 30 minutes after pleading for prayers, as he triggers war of words with Cardi B over Blink-182 concert [DailyMail]
'You should be at home crying for him!' Cardi B SLAMS stepson of British billionaire aboard the missing Titanic sub for attending a Blink-182 concert after the craft disappeared [DailyMail]
Link to Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/jcoollaro/status/1671538569041543169?s=20
[Opoyi]
From EDM news site Exron Music: [Exron]
San Diego County sued for medical neglect of inmate at Vista Detention Facility [CBS8]

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

Shawn Mendes Slayed for Climate Change This Pride Month Jun 15, 2023

Shawn Mendes SLAYED the wildfire smoke and secured that Pride Month coin on this week's episode! Elsewhere, Demi Lovato said they're sick of you all, Kim K sided with cartoon cops, and Lady Gaga munched on some controversial migraine meds. Listen now!

Links:

Kanye West serves sushi on nude women’s bodies at 46th birthday party [PageSix]
‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis on rumored beau Bill Murray: ‘Blessed, rich and happy’ [PageSix]
Pregnant Stassi Schroeder wants to ‘try’ Ozempic after baby No. 2: ‘It’s like taking vitamins’ [PageSix]
Shereé Whitfield Says Kim Zolciak Is 'Not Doing Well' amid Divorce: 'I Thought They Were Going to Be Forever' [People]
Irina Shayk 'threw herself' at Tom Brady at A-list wedding: 'She followed him' [PageSix]
Fans slam Shawn Mendes for teasing new single “What Are We Dying For?” with photo of NYC under wildfire smoke [PageSix]
Rachel Bilson has ‘never faked an orgasm’: ‘Am I an a–hole?’ [Page Six]
Lady Gaga slammed over ‘cringey’ ad for migraine drug: ‘You don’t need money this badly’ [PageSix]
Demi Lovato ‘got tired’ of using ‘they/them’ pronouns: ‘It was absolutely exhausting [PageSix]
Tiff from The Ultimatum is Now Selling Domestic Violence Support Group Sessions [Reddit]
Hulu Announces New Spinoff ‘Vanderpump Villa’ Following ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Scandoval Drama [UsMag]
Elon Musk seemingly trolls Megan Fox amid controversy over her sons’ ‘girl clothes’ [Page Six]
Brandi Glanville’s ‘RHUGT’ warning to Kristen Taekman: ‘Lives will be ruined’ if you call HR [Page Six]
See Kim Kardashian and North West's Characters in 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Trailer [ET]
Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis on fillers: ‘I have been ridiculed relentlessly’ [The Telegraph]
Every Star Who Came Out as LGBTQ+ in 2023 [Just Jared]

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

Taylor Swift Invented Matty Healy In the Anti-Slay Torment Nexus Jun 08, 2023

We're back this week and we mention it all! From Drew Barrymore's legendary crusade against tabloid media, Samantha Jones iconic return to SATC, to Joan's channeling of a demonic entity known at Matty Healy... Links:

Kim Cattrall’s Samantha returns in ‘And Just Like That’ Season 2: HBO confirms to The Post [NY Post]
'Sex and the City' Costume Designer Patricia Field Dressed Kim Cattrall for 'And Just Like That...' Cameo [People]
And Just Like That… Patricia Field is back! Ex-SATC costume designer crashes show's set where Sarah Jessica Parker is filming - amid fashionista's continued friendship with star's nemesis Kim Cattrall [October 24, 2022] [Daily Mail]
Drew Barrymore admits she wishes her mother, Jaid, was dead: ‘I cannot wait’ [Page Six]
Drew Barrymore slams tabloids for claiming she wished her mother was dead: 'Don't twist my words' [EW]
Matty Healy alludes to Taylor Swift breakup, ‘relentless’ fan hate [Page Six]
MATTY HEALY CONTROVERSIAL PODCAST NO FACTOR In Split from Taylor Swift [TMZ]
'SHE NEEDS HELP' Wendy Williams’ son Kevin Jr fears mom is near death and blames team for spiral as he breaks silence in first interview [The Sun]
Wendy Williams' Manager Responds to Her Son Kevin Jr.'s Allegations Amid Her Guardianship (Exclusive) [ET]
JUSTIN BIEBER DAD POSTS OFFENSIVE LGBTQ MESSAGE … 'Thank A Straight Person' [TMZ]
'VANDERPUMP RULES' TOM SCHWARTZ I'M TAKING A BREAK FROM SANDOVAL ... Haven't Spoken to Him!!! [TMZ]
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Erika Jayne Is Not Dating Lawyer Jim Wilkes II [US Magazine]
EXCLUSIVE - 'This is really special coming at this time': Al Pacino, 83, breaks silence to celebrate 29-year-old girlfriend's pregnancy - after claims he demanded paternity test because she 'hoodwinked' him [Daily Mail]
Who Is Al Pacino's Girlfriend? All About Noor Alfallah [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: @_matthewlawson

Life After #Scandoval (feat. Shamira Ibrahim) May 25, 2023

Our favorite guest, Shamira, is back to talk about where Bravo can possibly go after Scandoval, and how this drama has fundamentally changed the industry of reality television forever. Listen now!

https://shamirathefirst.com/

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

The Great Big Writer's Strike Episode (feat. Ashlyn Thomas) May 18, 2023

Friend of the show and Tinseltown icon Ashlyn Thomas joins us to discuss the lead up to and impact of the most prominent organized labor movement of 2023 so far! Solidarity with all striking writers 🫡 and a perpetual "FUCK TED SARANDOS FOREVER!"

Links:

Striking screenwriters look to shut down Marvel set [Youtube]
Writers Guild of America Calls Strike, Effective Tuesday, May 2 [WGAW]
LIST OF DEMANDS [WGACONTRACT2023.ORG]
WGA NEGOTIATIONS - STATUS AS OF MAY 1, 2023 [WGAW]
WGA Raises Solidarity Assistance Funds [May 10] [WGAW]
Why Are TV Writers So Miserable? [The New Yorker] [April 29, 2023]
Studios Demand Showrunners Work During Writers Strike [THR] [May 5]
UPDATE: MTV Movie And TV Awards switch to pre-taped show in response to Writers Guild picket [AV Club] [May 5, 2023]
Biden calls for ‘a fair deal’ for striking screenwriters [Politico]
Game of Thrones prequel paused as Hollywood writers’ strike continues [Guardian]
Writers Guild of America blasts Boston University for picking Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav as commencement speaker [Boston Herald]
Ted Sarandos Will Skip PEN America Gala Honoring Him Amid WGA Strike Given “Threat To Disrupt” Event [Deadline]
Film/TV Shoots at L.A. Hotels May Be Disrupted as Hospitality Workers Back Writers Strike (Exclusive) [THR]
Netflix canceled its in-person upfront, probably to avoid the WGA’s picket lines [Verge]
The Writers Strike Is Blowing Up the Upfronts [Vanity Fair]
Seth MacFarlane & Showrunners Exit ‘Family Guy’ & ‘American Dad’ Until Striking WGA Gets New Contract [Deadline]
Unscripted TV Community Fears Strike Impact: “It’s Not Going To Be A Carefree, Hot Girl, Reality Summer” [Deadline]
TV Shows Affected By WGA Strike: ‘You Bet Your Life’, ‘The Chi’, ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ & More – Updated List [Deadline]
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos cites Hollywood writer’s strike as reason why he won’t accept PEN ‘Business Visionary Award’ [Fortune]
Ted Sarandos: Netflix Is Prepared ‘Better Than Most’ if There’s a Writers Strike [IndieWire]
Netflix’s Reed Hastings, Ted Sarandos See Compensation Rise to More Than $50 Million in 2022 [Variety]
Vice C.E.O.’s Departure Signals Fallen Hopes for Digital Media [NYT] [02/24/2023]

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

Britney Spears' Book of Secrets May 11, 2023

Links:

BRITNEY GAGGED Britney Spears’ autobiography delayed amid legal concerns about flings with two major Hollywood stars [The Sun]
BOLD BRITNEY Britney Spears reveals first details on her upcoming memoir she’s ‘now writing’ & slams her conservatorship as a ‘cult’ (02/05/22) [The Sun]
Britney Spears set to pen tell-all book in bombshell $15M deal (02/21/22) [Page Six]
Britney’s Lawyer sends a cease-and-desist letter to Jamie Lynn (PageSix)
EXCLUSIVE: Britney Spears hints there really is trouble in paradise: Now disheveled star emerges without wedding ring and clutches teddy bear after escaping to Hawaii... just 10 months after marrying Sam Asghari [Daily Mail]
Britney Spears finishes ‘brutally honest’ memoir — and it will ‘shake world’ (04/13/23) [Page Six]
Britney Spears' Book Is 'Very Close to Being Finished' and She's 'Not Holding Back,' Source Says (04/14/23) [ET]
FIT FOR PRINT Britney Spears’ memoir ‘concerning’ for publishing executives as singer ‘spilling a lot’ may be met with ‘legal action’ (04/20/23) [The Sun]
Britney Spears' conservatorship drama 'could be turned into a docuseries as Ryan Murphy wants to work with the pop star on tell-all show' (05/07/23) [Daily Mail]
Former FBI Special Agent Concludes Jamie Spears Surveilled Britney Spears' Bedroom [E-Online] [Jan 19, 2022]
About Black Box Security [BBXSecurity.com]
Britney’s Head of Security Is Accused of Bugging Her Phone—Here’s How Much He Made From Her [Stylecaster] [Sept 2021]
Britney Spears’ Lawyer Accuses Pop Star’s Father Of Harassing Whistleblower Who Spoke Out Against Alleged Bedroom Spying [RadarOnline] [Jan 13, 2023]

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

Teaser: Beautiful Women Updates feat. Alex V Green May 01, 2023

Here's a little exclusive for everyone on our brand new Patreon exclusive podcast, Beautiful Women Updates, a podcast about sucking, fucking, and Sex and the City. Hosts Joan Summers and Alex V. Green will chat each week about two episodes of Sex and the City, and use them as a jumping off point for whatever discourse happens to cross their minds!

Episodes are available every Friday on Eating for Free's Patreon or Alex's Patreon. That's podcasting, the beautiful sexy communist way!

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

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell are F**king ... With Our Minds Apr 27, 2023

Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell have entranced people with flirty press appearances & "scandalous" pap shots.

The internet's convinced they're fucking, but that's only half the story being told to potential audiences of future hit movie "Anyone But You."

Sources:

Gigi Paris Instagram [Instagram]
SYDNEY SWEENEY NOT DATING GLEN POWELL ... Still Engaged To Fiancé [TMZ]
Tweet about it [Twitter]
SYDNEY SWEENEY, GLEN POWELL BEACH BODS IN AUSTRALIA!!! Shooting New Rom-Com [TMZ]
Sydney Sweeney Smiles with Costar Glen Powell in Australia While Making Rom-Com Together [People]
GLEN POWELL GF UNFOLLOWS SYDNEY SWEENEY … As Costars Fuel Dating Rumors [TMZ]
Gigi’s Instagram [Twitter]
Sydney Sweeney on Instagram [Twitter]
Tiktok Comments Reactions about R-Rated RomComs [Twitter]
Tiktok Comments reaction [Twitter]
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell Tease Their Rom-Com Chemistry: 'Love When She Calls Me' Top Gun [People]\
Glen Powell Reveals the Advice Tom Cruise Gave Him While Filming ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ [Us Weekly]
Oscar Isaac Is Still Struggling to Explain That Red-Carpet PDA (2022) [The Cut]
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk's Relationship, As Told by People Magazine Headlines [Jezebel] (Just for Fun)
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga are now both single, and 'A Star Is Born' fans are rooting for them to get together (2019) [Insider]
Bradley Cooper Finally Addresses Past Romance Rumors With A Star Is Born Co-Star Lady Gaga (2021) [E! News]
Global Box Office Now Projected To Reach $32B In 2023 – CinemaCon [Deadline]
Timothee & Zendaya [Getty]
Ryan Gosling and Margo Robbie [Getty]
14 Iconic Rom-Com Couples Who Dated In Real Life [Buzzfeed]
Red carpet Rom-com twitter clip. [Twitter]
Scenes from a marriage Wikipedia page numbers: [Wikipedia]
From Showbuzz Daily: [Showbuzz Daily]
Viral Twitter thread: [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.

Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, and Kim Kardashian Ruined My Life Apr 20, 2023

Amid breaking news about Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's nothingburger romance, a man who claims Kim Kardashian ruined his life has begun to tell his story around LA. Let's dive into this 10 year saga of lawsuits and App Store trademark warfare! Sources:

David’s Twitter Video [Twitter]
Instagram Video [Link]
Deuxmoi blind [Twitter]
KYLIE JENNER HER CAR SPOTTED AT TIMOTHEE'S ...Fueling Dating Rumors [TMZ]
Kylie Jenner / Timothée PFW 2023 [Twitter]
KYLIE JENNER & TIMOTHEE CHALAMET LOW-KEY TACO DATE IN HER CAR! 👀 [TMZ]
KYLIE JENNER HITS COACHELLA WITH PALS IN TOW … No Sign of Timmy Chalamet [TMZ]
Reddit post calling her a makeup mogul [Reddit]
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner Are Probably Not Dating [Paper]
Homeless Man With 'Kim Kardashian Ruined My Life' Sign Claims The Billionaire Met With Him, Stole His Business Idea & Profited Off Him [Your Tango]
Kim Kardashian Ruined This Man’s LIFE (lawsuit, stolen app) [Teaspill Youtube]
Kimkardashianruinedmylife.com [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: @_matthewlawson

Pedro Pascal’s Sugar Mama, Jacob Elordi’s Bare Feet, & Tom Sandoval’s War on Feminism Apr 13, 2023

Joan's sick this week, so in lieu of our regular programming, your two favorite gay people sat down to talk about... Pedro Pascal’s sugar mama, Jacob Elordi’s bare feet, Tom Sandoval’s war on feminism, and Vanessa Hudgens' demonic possession!

Sources:

Lili Reinhart passionately kisses new beau, TikTok star Jack Martin [PageSix]
Weeks After Cole Sprouse's "Call Her Daddy" Interview Went Viral, Lili Reinhart Was Spotted Making Out With A TikToker Who Parodied His Indoor Smoking [BuzzFeed]
Ariana Grande addresses ‘concerns’ that she looks ‘thin’ in new pics [PageSix]
Sarah Paulson Says She Financially Supported Pedro Pascal Early in His Career [Complex]
It's Pedro Pascal's World Now [Esquire]
Vanessa Hudgens Goes on Spiritual Witchcraft Journey in ‘Dead Hot’: Everything to Know [UsMagazine]
Lala Kent Slams Tom Sandoval for Accusing Her of ‘Profiting’ From Raquel Leviss Cheating Scandal [UsMagazine]
Scheana Shay replaces Raquel Leviss’ face with Lala Kent’s in wedding photos [PageSix]
Andy Cohen drags Howie Mandel’s Tom Sandoval interview: ‘Didn’t do his homework’ [PageSix]
Some other insights from the interview from u/EncoreSoleFresh on the [VPR Reddit]
Jacob Elordi [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: @_matthewlawson

#Scandoval: A Lucrative Nightmare Apr 06, 2023

A president was indicted? Who cares! We're still in #Scandoval. As the biggest news in the nation, VPR is Bravo's greatest success story, and its stars' highly lucrative nightmare. Let's dive into the business of a scandal; this is how gossip gets made. Sources:

Andy Cohen responds to fans calling Raquel Leviss’ apology ‘terrible’ [Page Six] [Mar 8, 2023]
Andy Cohen issues PSA for upcoming ‘Pump Rules’ episode: ‘You won’t believe it’ [Page Six] [March 14, 2023]
Raquel Leviss Breaks Silence on Tom Sandoval Cheating Scandal (Exclusive) [ET]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Raquel Leviss Privately Reached Out to Ariana Madix Last Week (Exclusive) [ET]
We Have Exciting News About Ariana Madix & Katie Maloney’s Sandwich Shop [Bravo]
https://officialteamariana.com/
Lala Kent Drops “Send It To Darrell” Merch After Blasting Raquel Leviss’ Legal Letter [Yahoo]
The billboard car. [Twitter]
The Merch. [shoplalakent.com]
Béis gifts Ariana Madix its 'whole collection' after shading Raquel Leviss [Page Six]
Teddi Mellencamp thinks Lisa Vanderpump ‘paid’ Raquel Leviss to have affair [Page Six]
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix’s Relationship Timeline [Us Weekly]
RAQUEL LEVISS SUPER CHATTY AFTER AIRPORT SILENCE … OK, Let's Talk Scandoval!!! [TMZ]
Andy Cohen's Red Flags from Recent Vanderpump Rules Castmembers' Watch What Happens Live Appearances [Radio Andy]
Shoeless Ariana Madix awkwardly tries to avoid cheating Tom Sandoval [Page Six]
Schwartz and Sandys [Instagram]
BravoTV Tweet: [Twitter]
'VANDERPUMP RULES' RAQUEL LEVISS INTIMATE FACETIME SESH WITH TOM … She Says Was Recorded Without Permission [TMZ]
Ariana Madix shades Tom Sandoval, Raquel Leviss after explosive ‘Pump Rules’ reunion [Page Six]
Raquel on Instagram [Instagram]
Raquel’s Second Statement on Instagram [Instagram]
Kristen Doute podcast: [Apple Podcasts]
Ariana Madix Instagram [Instagram]
Raquel Leviss’ Restraining Order Against Scheana Shay Dismissed [ET]
Here's the Truth About Raquel Leviss Visiting Tom Sandoval's Home [E!]
RHOLSC’s disgraced Jen Shah’s jaw-dropping reality TV salary revealed as she settles into 6-year prison sentence [The Sun]
Was Jen Shah Paid a $483,000 Salary for RHOSLC Season 3? Find Out How Much Will Go Towards Her $9 Million Restitution Bill [Reality Blurb]
Here’s How Much the RHOSLC Cast Makes Per Episode [Heavy] [March 2022]
‘RHOSLC’ Ratings Reach Season High [RealityBlurb]
From Behind Bars, Teresa Giudice Leverages Reality Fame To Pay Debts [Forbes]
Mutiny! 'RHONJ' Cast Members Demanding Massive Pay Raises After Teresa Giudice Signed $1M Contract [Radar Online]
'Real Housewives of New Jersey' stars like Danielle Staub make big drama, small salaries on Bravo [NYDailyNews]
'Real Housewives of New Jersey' premiere ratings: Worst since 2009 debut [NJ.com]
Erika Jayne’s Salary Will Be ‘Much Higher’ If She Continues on ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ [Us Weekly]
Ratings: ‘RHOBH’ Season 12 Sees Its Largest Audience So Far [TVDeets]
Felony Flop! Teresa Giudice's Prison Special Is Ratings Bomb -- 'RHONJ' Contract In Jeopardy? [RadarOnline]
Raquel Leviss says she 'can relate' to Bryiana Dyrdek's autism diagnosis [Page Six]
Béis gifts Ariana Madix its 'whole collection' after shading Raquel Leviss [Page Six]
Andy Cohen addresses Raquel Leviss’ future on ‘Vanderpump Rules’ after affair [Page Six] [Mar 6, 2023]
Scheana Shay Accuses Raquel Leviss Of 'PR Stunt' After Being Served With Legal Documents At 'Vanderpump Rules' Reunion [Radar]
Scheana Shay Vows To Stay 100 Yards Away From Raquel Leviss At 'Vanderpump Rules' Reunion [Radar]
Inside Scheana Shay, Raquel Leviss’ ‘heated confrontation’ about Tom Sandoval affair [Page Six]
“Right now, Scheana is fully focused on supporting Ariana,” the insider adds.
'Liar and cheat' Raquel Leviss was 'never punched' by Scheana Shay: attorney [Page Six]
Tom Sandoval, Raquel Leviss planned to confess affair to Ariana before getting caught [Page Six]
‘Heartbroken’ Ariana Madix ‘blindsided’ by Tom Sandoval, Raquel Leviss affair [Page Six]
Ariana Madix felt ‘gaslit’ by Tom Sandoval in on-camera confrontation over affair [Page Six]
‘Pump Rules’ cast not talking to Raquel Leviss amid ‘bizarre’ post-affair antics [Page Six]
‘Pump Rules’ Fans Outraged Over Scheana Shay’s New Venture [TV Show Ace]
‘We Provide the Bag, Not the Baggage’ [Bies Instagram]

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

Child Star Hell: Justin Bieber's Paradiso Mar 30, 2023

In the fourth and final part to our series on Justin Bieber (catch "Justin Bieber's Purgatorio" on our Patreon), we explore the singer's relationship with God, his evolving public relations strategy, and Scooter Braun's future prison sentence.

Get into it!

Links:

Justin Bieber cancels rest of 'Purpose' tour without explanation [07/24/2017] [Reuters]
Justin Bieber Focusing on 'Being Spiritual and Attending Church' After 'Disappointing' Decision to Cancel Tour: Source [07/26/2017] [People]
Justin Bieber Makes Emotional Apology to Fans After Canceling Tour: 'I Have Let My Insecurities Get the Best of Me' [08/03/2017] [People]
Justin Bieber Is 'Doing Better' After Turning to Church: 'His Faith Is Really Deep' [08/2017] [People]
Inside Justin & Selena’s Shady Trip To Drug & Gang-Ridden Hollywood Neighborhood [11/03/2017 [Radar]
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Run From Alleged Gang Member In Downtown LA — Watch [11/03/2017] [Hollywood Life]
Justin Bieber Is 'Waiting' for Selena Gomez to Tell Him They're Official, Says Source [11/04/2017] [People]
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Spotted at Church Twice in the Same Day [11/06/2017] [People]
Pastor Carl Lentz Opens Up About Justin Bieber’s Faith, Premarital Sex and Relationships [Us Weekly] [11/10/2017]
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Receiving Guidance from Pastor to Avoid 'Same Patterns': Source [12/22/2017] [People]
'Wowzers': Justin Bieber Goes Shirtless While Reading the Bible Mid-Flight [01/07/2018] [People]
Justin Bieber Gets Serious About the Real Meaning of Easter — Then Gets Silly in Bunny Glasses [People] [04/02/2018]
Justin Bieber goes to church and believes in Jesus, but says he doesn't consider himself 'religious' [02/07/2019] [Insider]
Justin Bieber Cries During Emotional Church Performance: 'God Is Pulling Me Through a Hard Season' [09/30/2019] [People]
Justin Bieber instagram post about drugs: [Instagram]
Justin Bieber Instagram post [March 2019] [Instagram]
The Secret Life of Mrs. Hailey Bieber [02/05/2020] [Elle]
Justin Bieber reveals he’s battling Lyme disease [01/09/2020] [CNN]
Justin Bieber Says Hillsong Is Not His Church [Billboard] [01/04/2021]
The Redemption of Justin Bieber [April 13, 2021] [GQ]
Justin Bieber Instagram post [01/23/2021] [Instagram]
Exposing Hillsong: The Pedophile Church That Justin Bieber Made Famous [March 24, 2022] [Daily Beast]
Justin Bieber says he has facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome [06/10/2022] [CNN]
Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes Go to Church Together After Stopping Their Tours [ET] [October 27, 2022]
Brain Doctor to the Stars Labeled a ‘Snake-Oil’ Salesman [The Daily Beast]

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

Child Star Hell: Justin Bieber's Inferno Mar 23, 2023

This week on Child Star Hell, "Justin Bieber's Inferno", we begin to examine how the patron saint of "Bieber Fever" went from an unknown Youtube prodigy... to the most famous kid on earth... to the most hated man in America.. all in just five years!

Links:

Justin Bieber Is Living the Dream [NYT] [12/31/2009]
Scoop on the pastors we’re gonna mention: [Premier Christianity]
Justin Bieber Filmed Sleeping In Bed By Sexy Brazilian Girl — Watch [Hollywood Life]
Justin Bieber Parties At A Brothel In Brazil — Report [Hollywood Life]
Justin Bieber: Hooking Up With Korean Pop Singers While On Tour? [Hollywood Life]
Justin Bieber: See The Selena Gomez Look-Alikes From His Brothel Trip [Hollywood Life]
Pattie Mallette Says Baby Justin Bieber’s First Word Was ‘Money’ [Hollywood Life]
Justin Bieber Partied With 35 Strippers In Australia — Report [Hollywood Life]
Justin Bieber arrested on drunken driving, resisting arrest charges [CNN] [January 24, 2014]
Justin Bieber pleads no contest in egging case, gets probation [July 9, 2014] [CNN]
Justin Bieber pleads guilty to careless driving, makes donation in DUI case [August 13, 2014] [CNN]
JUSTIN BIEBER MY MOM GIVES ME DRUGS [01/23/2014] [TMZ]
Justin Bieber scoured NYC for pools to get baptized [02/14/2014] [Page Six]
Justin Bieber heads to church in white robe (and brings pals Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin with him) (Nov 7, 2014) [Daily Mail]
Watch Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Reunite [May 25, 2015] [Billboard]
THE DEEP END [Sept 2015] [Complex]
Justin Bieber found guilty of assault, careless driving in Canada [July 2015] [CNN]
Justin Bieber Would Like to Reintroduce Himself [GQ] [02/11/2016]
Michelle Obama advises Justin Bieber’s mom to ‘be very present in his life right now’ [NY Daily 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: @_matthewlawson

Child Star Hell: Selena Gomez vs. Justin Bieber Mar 16, 2023

Selena 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: @_matthewlawson

Kim Kardashian Put $350,000 of Embezzled Funds In a Garbage Bag? Mar 09, 2023

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: @_matthewlawson

Pop Music That F*cks: The Long War Against Rap Mar 02, 2023

In 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: @_matthewlawson

The Ozempic-ification of Hollywood Feb 23, 2023

From '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]

Pop Music That F*cks: Rock's Satanic Panic Feb 16, 2023

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]

Pop Music That F*cks: An Oral History of Outrage Feb 09, 2023

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: @_matthewlawson

The Nepo Baby Wars (feat. Emily Alford) Jan 26, 2023

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: @_matthewlawson

Jen Shah's Worst Crime Was Making Andy Cohen Richer Jan 19, 2023

Jen 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: @_matthewlawson

Avatar: The Way of Making the Worst Movie Ever Made (Part Two) Jan 12, 2023

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: @_matthewlawson

Avatar: The Way of Making the Worst Movie Ever Made (Part One) Jan 05, 2023

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: @_matthewlawson

Harry Styles Wore The Try Guys' Balenciaga NFT To Lea Michele's 'Mr. Beast' Broadway Performance Dec 29, 2022

2022 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: @_matthewlawson

Candace Cameron Bure's War On Gay Christmas (Part Two) Dec 22, 2022

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: @_matthewlawson

Candace Cameron Bure's War On Gay Christmas (Part One) Dec 15, 2022

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: @_matthewlawson

The Balenciaga Files (Part Two) Dec 08, 2022

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: @_matthewlawson

The Balenciaga Files (Part One) Dec 01, 2022

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: @_matthewlawson

Brad Pitt and Emrata's Troubling 'Relationship' Had More Twists Than Gone Girl Nov 17, 2022

Content 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: @_matthewlawson

Rick Caruso Loves the Police Like Rich Celebrities Also Love the Police Nov 10, 2022

Which 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: @_matthewlawson

Escaping Mr. Beast's Willy Wonka Torture Dungeon Nov 03, 2022

Mr. 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: @_matthewlawson

The Haunting of Tati Westbrook (Part Two) Oct 27, 2022

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: @_matthewlawson

The Haunting of Tati Westbrook (Part One) Oct 20, 2022

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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: @_matthewlawson

American Crime Story: The Try Guys Oct 12, 2022

You 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: @_matthewlawson

Best of 2022: How Evangelical Home Renovation TV Influencers Nuked the Housing Market Oct 06, 2022

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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: @_matthewlawson

Dear Rihanna, Good Luck Performing New Music On That Stage You Speak Of Sep 29, 2022

Links:

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]

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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: @_matthewlawson

Kourtney Kardashian and Boohoo Star In: The Devil Wears Diet Prada (Part Two) Sep 22, 2022

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]

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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: @_matthewlawson

Kourtney Kardashian and Boohoo Star In: The Devil Wears Diet Prada (Part One) Sep 15, 2022

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: @_matthewlawson

Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde, and Harry Styles' Joyride to Hollywood Hell Sep 08, 2022

Hold me closer tiny dancer, we've got a whopper of an episode today!

Links:

Why Do Harry Styles Fans Hate Olivia Wilde? [Daily Beast]
Shia LaBeouf Denies He Was Fired From Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’: ‘I Quit Your Film’ [Variety]
Olivia’s Wilde Ride: Directing ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ Making Harry Styles a Movie Star and Being ‘Blown the F— Away’ by Florence Pugh [Variety]
Harry Styles sparked Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis split: Insiders [Page Six]
Olivia Wilde beams on set of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ after Harry Styles visit [Page Six]
Florence Pugh unhappy over Olivia Wilde-Harry Styles affair, source says [Page Six]

Videos:

Chris Pine at Press Junket [Twitter]

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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: @_matthewlawson

The Undoing of Wendy Williams (feat. Shamira Ibrahim) Sep 01, 2022

Find more from Shamira at shamirathefirst.com!

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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: @_matthewlawson

Injecting Joe Jonas’ New Organic Bimbofication Neurotoxin (Sponsored by The Boulet Brother’s Dragula) Aug 18, 2022

Links:

Jamie Foxx Says It’ll Be ‘Tough’ to Release His Shelved Comedy That Stars Robert Downey Jr. as a Mexican Man [Variety]
Boulet Brothers Sign Deal With AMC Networks’ Shudder to Expand Dragula Franchise (EXCLUSIVE) [Variety]
Grimes Tweets about Elf Ear Mods [Twitter]
American Horror Story Fans Are Unionizing [Vulture]
Joe Jonas Gets Candid About Using Injectables in New Campaign: 'We Can Be Open and Honest' [People]
Jamie Foxx Says It’ll Be ‘Tough’ to Release His Shelved Comedy That Stars Robert Downey Jr. as a Mexican Man [Variety]
Inside the Final Days of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ [THR]

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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: @_matthewlawson

Allie X's Dog Spills After Erewhon Parking Lot Escape: 'America Has a Problem' Aug 11, 2022

Links:

Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline's interview won't air in full as it's 'too hurtful' [Mirror]
Britney and Kevin react on social media: [Twitter]
Pete Davidson Has Been in Trauma Therapy Due to Kanye West's Online Harassment: Source [People]
Kim Kardashian is ‘very supportive’ of Pete Davidson going to therapy [Page Six]
Wendy Williams Instagram post: [Instagram]
Wendy Williams sparks concern among fans with new video promoting podcast [Page Six]
Jennette McCurdy reveals what made her forever ‘pissed’ at Ariana Grande [Page Six]
Jennette McCurdy talks about relationship with Miranda Cosgrove and whether she will act again [ET]
Millie Bobby Brown’s Year of Healing [Allure]
Allie X [EW
Sydney Sweeney [Defector]

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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: @_matthewlawson

Touring Taylor Swift's Private Plane: A 747 Double-Decker Global Warming Accelerator Aug 04, 2022

Links:

Beyoncé Removes Kelis 'Milkshake' Sample from 'Energy' Following 'Theft' Allegations [People]
Will Smith Must Still 'Rebuild Trust' with Public After Chris Rock Apology: Crisis PR Expert [People]
Shawn Mendes Soaks up the Sunshine on Shirtless Beach Stroll After Postponing His World Tour [People]
Jennette McCurdy details the dark side of getting cast in iCarly in I'm Glad My Mom Died excerpt [EW]
Socialite Stacy Engman in NFT ‘stalker attack’ at Hamptons benefit [Page Six]
Instagram bio: [Instagram]
Her NFTs: [OpenSea]
Her own work: [Artsy]
2016: Tiara-wearing lunatic bites passenger on JFK-bound flight [New York Post]
Manhattan curator Stacy Engman, dubbed ‘Lady Gaga of the art world,’ beats biting charge after in-flight altercation [NY Daily News]
Jane Fonda on Her New H&M Campaign, the Legacy of Her Iconic VHS Workout, and Feeling Youthful in Her 80s [Vogue]
Jessalynn Siwa Breaks Down Daughter JoJo Siwa’s History With Candace Cameron Bure Amid Drama: ‘It’s About How You Treat People’ [Us Weekly]
Celebrities use private jets excessively. It’s a climate nightmare. [Washington Post]
Taylor Swift: claims about private jet use ‘blatantly incorrect’, says spokesperson [The Guardian]
I don't know about you, but I'm feeling CO2! Taylor Swift is seen shielding herself with a black umbrella as she gets off her private jet in Burbank - just days before she topped list of stars responsible for worst emissions [Daily Mail]

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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: @_matthewlawson

JoJo Siwa Arrested for TikTok Murder After Spiritual Death of Candace Cameron Bure Jul 28, 2022

Links:

The Britney Files: [LA Times]
Billionaires are quaking: [Twitter]
Funny you bring up Instagram: [Twitter]
The TikTok Aestheticians have lost their fucking mind: Natalia Dyer Gets Apology From TikTok Beautician After Fans Slam 'Toxic' Video [Just Jared]
JESUS-LIKE JOJO SIWA CHOOSES FORGIVENESS WITH CANDACE CAMERON BURE [Gawker, friend of the pod Claire Carusillo]
Candace Cameron Bure [Instagram]
By the way, Dance Moms damaged Jojo Siwa’s hairline. Time to crucify Abby Lee [TikTok]
'RHONY' STAR SONJA MORGAN LISTS NYC TOWNHOUSE … Let's Try This Again!!! [TMZ]
Erika Jayne served with $50M lawsuit upon returning from luxe Hawaii vacation [Page Six]
I’m a VFX Artist, and I’m Tired of Getting ‘Pixel-F–ked’ by Marvel [Vulture]

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: @_matthewlawson

Lea Michele and Beanie Feldstein's Crisis Control Center for Dramatic Tricks (feat. Olivia Craighead) Jul 21, 2022

Links:

A Gawker story dropped, and we have the writer who dropped it, Olivia Craighead! [Gawker]
Even more Gawker [Gawker]
And then there’s this Instagram: [Instagram]
The Daily Beast story [Daily Beast]
“Glee” Star Samantha Ware Responded To Lea Michele Being Cast To Replace Beanie Feldstein In “Funny Girl” And Said Broadway “Upholds Whiteness” [Buzzfeed News]
Critics reviews of Funny Girl [Gawker]

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: @_matthewlawson

The Great Minions Project: Despicable Me (Patreon Sneak Peak!) Jul 19, 2022

Sign up on Patreon now to get full access to this episode and so much more bonus content!

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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: @_matthewlawson

We Sealed Armie Hammer Inside His Haunted Cayman Islands Timeshare Jul 14, 2022

Links:

Andy Cohen Clarifies His Comments on RHOSLC Star Jen Shah's Guilty Plea [E!]
2 Men Injured After Catching Fire Following Explosion at Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Hamptons Store [People]
Armie Hammer Is Working as a Timeshare Salesman in the Caymans, After All (Variety)
James Franco to Star in Bille August’s Post-WWII Drama ‘Me, You’
Wendy Williams liked ‘nothing’ about end of her show: ‘I’m ready to f–k’ [New York Post]
The Erika Jayne Files: [Click] / [Click]
The Jen Shah Files [People]
Thread on Jen Shah’s hearing: [Twitter]
Jen Shah Still Filming RHOSLC After Guilty Plea: 'It's a Very Big Part of Her Story,' Says Source [People]
How Jen Shah's RHOSLC Co-Stars Feel About Her Guilty Plea in Fraud Case [E!]
Andy Cohen Shares His Thoughts on RHOSLC Star Jen Shah's Guilty Plea [E!]

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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: @_matthewlawson

Bette Midler Saw My Giant Transgender Knockers and Gagged a Little Jul 07, 2022

Links:

Macy Gray and Bette Midler face backlash for comments criticized as transphobic, CNN
Bette Midler Tweet, Twitter
The Far Right and Far Left Agree on One Thing: Women Don’t Count, The New York Times
Michael Powell Screenshots via Tom Scocca, Twitter
Michael Hobbes on Michael Powell, Twitter
Christopher Rufo Tweet Screenshot via @BusinessmanLego, Twitter
The Wendy Williams Show's Official YouTube, Website and Instagram Removed After Series Finale, People
Fourth of July ‘canceled’ by Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry and more amid Roe v. Wade, Page Six
Katy Perry Under Fire for Abortion Rights Tweet After Endorsing Rick Caruso, Newsweek
Emails expose Britney Spears’ ex-biz manager’s involvement in conservatorship, Page Six
Erika Girardi Is 'Relieved' After Handing Over $750K Earrings, Despite Their 'Sentimental' Value: Source, People

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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: @_matthewlawson

Nailing Chris Pratt to His Easter Crucifix for Pride Month Jun 30, 2022

Links:

Britney Spears’ ex Jason Alexander to remain in jail after wedding break-in [Page Six]
Britney Spears claps back at mom Lynne’s wish for her to ‘be happy’ [Page Six]
Machine Gun Kelly Says He Had a Suicide Attempt While on Phone with Megan Fox: 'I Just Snapped' [People]
Harry and Meghan hire leftie director to helm Netflix reality show [Page Six]
Meghan Markle-Created Animated Series ‘Pearl’ Gets An Undesirable Royal Flush In Netflix Cutbacks; Streamer Nixes Meghan & Prince Harry’s Archewell Productions Project [Deadline]
The New York Post fell for fake news: Johnny Depp could reprise Captain Jack ‘Pirates’ role with $301M deal: report [NYP]
The Truth About Johnny Depp's Rumored $300 Million Pirates of the Caribbean Return [E!]
How Chris Pratt Became the People's Chris [Men’s Health]

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: @_matthewlawson

Britney Spears Said F*ck the Police and Her Cop Family Jun 16, 2022

Links:

‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Officially Ending After 13 Years In Syndication [Deadline]
Wendy Williams Placed Under Financial Guardianship, TV Host Claims Misconduct by Wells Fargo [THR]
Britney’s Wedding Thread [Twitter]
Here’s Everything We Know About Britney Spears’ Fairy Tale–Inspired Wedding To Sam Asghari, Including All The Celebs Who Attended [Buzzfeed News]
Inside Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s Wedding at Home in Los Angeles [Vogue]
BRITNEY & SAM IRONCLAD PRENUP IN PLACE … He Doesn't Get a Dime [TMZ]
Britney Spears' ex-husband is charged with stalking after trying to crash her wedding [NPR]
Britney Spears granted a restraining order against ex Jason Alexander after he broke into her home [CNN]
Jason has previously made some troubling news concerning Britney [Radar] [Earlier in 2022]
Oh, that jail sentence? Britney Spears’ Ex-Hubby Back in Jail After Stalking Arrest [Jan 4 2022] [Daily Beast]
It gets worse: Britney Spears’ Ex-Husband Jason Alexander Still Has ‘Love’ for the Singer and Says He Wants Her Back (August 19, 2020) [Us Weekly]

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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

Did Lizzo DESTROY Liam Payne In Logan Paul's One Direction Death Match? Jun 09, 2022

Links:

Johnny Depp Thanks 'Unwavering Supporters' After Amber Heard Verdict: 'We Did the Right Thing Together' [People]
Angelina Jolie: ‘I just want my family to heal’ [Guardian]
'The most problematic member of One Direction': Liam Payne SLAMMED by fans for labelling Zayn Malik a 'd*ck', mocking Yolanda Hadid 'altercation' and claiming to have outsold former bandmates on Logan Paul's podcast [Daily Mail] / Twitter video
Now why is Lizzo in it: Lizzo Says Liam Payne Wasn't One Direction's 'Frontman' on TikTok: 'Who Lied to That Poor Boy' [People] [Tiktok]
And just a note: Liam Payne Won't Let Harry Styles Babysit His Son For This One Silly Reason [Refinery 29, 2017]
Tampax blames Amy Schumer ads for tampon shortages, sales ‘explosion’ [NY Post]
Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan land ‘Simple Life’-style reality show [Page Six]
Box Office: ‘Morbius’ Bombs Again With $85,000 Friday [Forbes]
Kelly Bensimon hypes up Jeffrey Epstein’s Island: [TikTok]
On Douglas Elliman’s website, Kelly is listed as a “licenses real estate salesperson,” with a bio that reads [Elliman]
‘I’ve Broken Fingernails, I’ve Cleaned Toilets, I Stage’: Kelly Bensimon on Her Life in Real Estate [Curbed]

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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: @_matthewlawson

Michelle Visage's Oreo Cookie Pride Collab Will Save Gay People Everywhere! Jun 02, 2022

Links:

Jada Pinkett Smith Addresses Oscars Slap For First Time Hopes Will & Chris Can 'Heal, Talk This Out' [TMZ]
Cardi B Reacts to Watching a Yacht Sink While on Vacation: 'That S— Is in Bikini Bottom' [People] [CLICK FOR VIDEO]
Owen Wilson My Tesla's Got No Tires!!! Victim of Grand Theft [TMZ]
Camila Cabello Addresses 'Rude' Soccer Fans Who Sang Over Her Champions League Final Performance [ET]
Jamie Lee Curtis Celebrates Daughter Ruby's 'Beautiful' Cosplay Wedding: 'Wife Is Sweet' [People]
Jaina Proudmoore: [Wiki]
Squigly: [Wiki]
Elphelt Valentine: [Wiki]

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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: @_matthewlawson

We Sank Kourtney Kardashian's Dolce & Gabanna Superyacht Wedding (feat. Emily Kirkpatrick) May 26, 2022

Links:

Meghan McCain Says She and RHOBH Star Erika Girardi 'Bond Over Being Hated' [People]
Ramona Singer Alien v. Predator vibes: [Carey O’Donnell Twitter]
Dave Chappelle ‘attacker’ admits he was inspired by Will Smith slap of Chris Rock at Oscars [NY Post]
Director James Gray invokes Soviet Union with Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong at Cannes: [Twitter]
About his new movie: [The Playlist]
EXCLUSIVE: La Dolce Vita! Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wedding is sponsored by Dolce & Gabbana in a deal set to give millions of pounds worth of free publicity to controversy-hit luxury fashion house [Daily Mail]
Three years after ad controversy, D&G is still struggling to win back China [CNN]
Kardashian/Barker Wedding Latest Proof Controversial Brand Dolce & Gabbana Can’t Be Canceled [Forbes]
Kendall struggling [Twitter]
Fugly shapewear [Twitter]
MGK/Megan Fox outfits [Twitter]
Forehead licking [Twitter]
Sim wedding [Twitter]
Kim can’t fit [Twitter]

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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: @_matthewlawson

Listener Letter Happy Hour: Famous Pokemon Fans, Evangelical Emos, and Sonja Sightings! May 19, 2022

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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: @_matthewlawson

Live! From the Crunch Wrap Carpet At Dolly Parton's Taco Bell Musical May 12, 2022

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!

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Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Links:

Dolly Parton to star in new musical about Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza (NYPost)
Dolly’s Post About The Musical (Instagram)
Dear Evan Hansen Teams Up With Roblox And Bored Ape NFTs For Mental Health Awareness (TheGamer)
The New Minions Album is Sure… Something! (Twitter)
Goop Update: Meet The Diapér (Instagram)
HBO Max Nabs ‘Anon Pls’ Berlanti Productions Drama Based On DeuxMoi’s Book With Script-To-Series Order (Deadline)
Christine Quinn claims she ‘terminated’ contract before ‘Selling Sunset’ reunion (PageSix)
‘Selling Sunset’ Star Christine Quinn And Tech Entrepreneur Husband Have Plans To Disrupt The Real Estate Industry (Forbes)

Does Dr. Phil Pay Child Support to TikTok Psychologists? May 05, 2022

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

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Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Links:

Can we please talk about this photo of Leeanne Locken (Instagram)
RHUGT: “Ex-Wives” Trailer Drops (PageSix)
Dave Chappelle’s first joke after onstage attack: ‘That was a trans man’ (NY Post)
Ok so let’s blame Oprah: Dr. Phil Explains Why He Writes Yearly Thank You Notes to Oprah Winfrey: It's 'Important to Me' (People)
Blac Chyna Comes Up Empty in Court as Kardashians Skip Verdict for Met Gala (TheDailyBeast)
Billie Eilish to Hold “Overheated” Climate Action Conference During Happier Than Ever UK Tour (People)
Renee is now planted firmly in the middle of HGTV marriage mess: Renee Zellweger Has ‘Bonded’ With Ant Anstead’s Son Hudson Amid Christina Haack Custody Drama (Us Weekly)
Sydney Sweeney Says She Convinced Her Parents to Let Her Pursue Acting With a PowerPoint Presentation (Just Jared)
Meredith Marks Opens Up About Leaving Salt Lake City for Months After 'Some Pretty Dark Times' (People)
Bravo has not called Jill Zarin about throwback 'RHONY' show (PageSix)
Lili Reinhart slams ‘starving’ Kim Kardashian over Met Gala 2022 diet (Page Six)

We Sank The NFT Superyacht At Bitcoin Miami 2022 (Part 2) Apr 28, 2022

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: @_matthewlawson

Links:

After Bitcoin 2022, Miami’s mayor stands by pro-crypto vision (Local10 Miami)
Guns, Gains And God: Four Days In Miami With Crypto’s Most Faithful Fans (Forbes)
Inside The Right-Wing Movement To Boost Untraceable ‘Ghost Guns’ (Forbes)
Jordan Bush’s Twitter Sure is… Something! (Twitter)
Book: Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption and Redemption of Money (Amazon)
Jordan Bush’ Newsletter “MereBitcoin” (Substack)
Bitcoin for the Glory of God (BitcoinGuide.com)

We Sank The NFT Superyacht At Bitcoin Miami 2022 (Part 1) Apr 21, 2022

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: @_matthewlawson

Links

Bitcoin Convention Lineup (BTC.com)
Kevin O’Leary Keynote (YouTube)
Bitcoin Extravaganza Is ‘All About Eye-Catching’ Post Pandemic (Bloomberg)
Bitcoin 2022 Miami: Conference recap and major themes (CoinTelegraph)
World’s Largest Bitcoin Conference Returns to Miami for 2022 (TheMiamiGuide)
Eight High-Profile Crypto Enthusiasts in Miami for 2022 Bitcoin Conference (MiamiNewTimes)
‘We’re a Cult’: Inside Bitcoin’s Shameless Hypefest (TheDailyBeast)
Bitcoin struggles to find its star power in Miami (FastCompany)

Rihanna is Pregnant With Drake's Baby... Also We're Lying Apr 15, 2022

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: @_matthewlawson

Links:

Rihanna/Rocky Rumors, Twitter
Camila Cabello on Becoming More 'Playful' with Beauty — and Wearing More Lipstick After Shawn Mendes Split, People
Shawn Mendes says that he and Camila Cabello had 'a little too much tequila' when they recorded their viral kissing video, Insider
Khloé Kardashian admits to Photoshopping True into Disneyland pics, Page Six
Britney Spears is Pregnant, Britney’s Instagram
Sam Asghari, Instagram
Why Erika Jayne Threw Out ‘RHOBH’ Castmate Garcelle Beauvais’ Book: ‘They Are Still Feuding’, Us Weekly
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter in takeover attempt, The Verge
Crypto Whale Tweets on BitcoinCon, 1 2 3 4
Axie Infinity already crashing?, Twitter thread

Selena Gomez's Mental Health Vibes Machine Also Mints NFTs Apr 07, 2022

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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: @_matthewlawson

Links:

Cardi B DELETES Twitter account after lashing out at her 'slow dumba**' fans over skipping the Grammy Awards, Daily Mail
Getting closer! Kim Kardashian 'meets Pete Davidson's grandparents in Staten Island'... but he has 'yet to be introduced to her kids', TMZ
Scout Willis sports leopard print slacks and a sweater while shopping in LA... after father Bruce revealed aphasia brain disorder diagnosis and retirement from acting, Daily Mail
Amy Schumer Calls Will Smith “Ali” in First Post-Slap Stand-Up Set, Vanity Fair
Selena Gomez Says She Hasn't Been on the Internet in Over 4 Years, GMA
Luann de Lesseps Shuts Down Reports She's Done With 'RHONY,' Supports Ramona Singer's Return (Exclusive), ET
Britney Spears Confirms She's Writing a Book in New Instagram Post: 'It's Actually Healing & Therapeutic' (JustJared)
How Bruce Willis, 67, made 22 'Geezer-Teaser' movies over three years for 'churn factory' and paid handler turned 'producer' $200,000 a film to 'keep an eye' on him even as he showed signs of cognitive decline (Daily Mail)

Will Smith Slapped Open Tinseltown's Ancient Curse Seal Mar 31, 2022

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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

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Links:

Jay-Z’s Oscar Gold Party Picketed by Labor Union Outside Chateau Marmont, The Hollywood Reporter
A-listers pass protesters and police to attend Jay-Z’s Oscar bash, Page Six
Chateau Marmont Hit by Multiple Lawsuits in Wake of Racial Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct Claims, The Hollywood Reporter
Jim Carrey: I would have sued Will Smith for $200 million over Oscars slap, Page Six
Machine Gun Kelly Says He and Megan Fox Were 'Exorcizing Some Things Out' While Doing Ayahuasca, People
Disney executive who is the mother of a transgender and a pansexual child says she wants at least half of ALL future characters to be LGBTQIA or racial minorities: Theme parks are now banned from saying 'hello boys and girls', Daily Mail UK
Tamra Judge claims Denise Richards tried to hook up with her at BravoCon 2019, Page Six
Eric Adams parties with Cara Delevingne and A$AP Rocky at One Vanderbilt, NY Post
One Vanderbilt
New Wells Fargo Credit Card Gives Customers Rewards for Rent Payments, Bloomberg
‘RHOBH’ Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi’s $8M mansion goes into foreclosure, NY Post

We Replaced Pete Davidson On The Blue Origin Shuttle Mar 24, 2022

We're back with our hot topics round up this week to talk everything from Real Housewives Shakeups to Celebrity Spaceflight Drama.

Links:

Bravo to Reboot ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ With New Cast — and Launch Second ‘RHONY’ With Ex-Stars (EXCLUSIVE), Variety
Blue Origin Is Replacing Pete Davidson with Company's Rocket Architect on Next Space Flight, People
Joss Whedon Update: Sarah Michelle Gellar Says 'Buffy' Co-Stars Were 'Pitted' Against Each Other, Talks Rumored Cast Feuds, ET
Kate Middleton shines in pink dress by The Vampire’s Wife in Belize, Page Six
EXCLUSIVE: William and Kate in tour storm: Duke and Duchess are forced to scrap their first visit on Caribbean trip after villagers in Belize stage protest about 'colonialism', Daily Mail

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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: @_matthewlawson

The Sickening Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Sister Wife Files (feat. Shamira Ibrahim) Mar 17, 2022

We're back with a super special episode featuring podcast favorite and star culture reporter Shamira Ibrahim, to discuss the wet farts let off by the three part Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion. Featuring Jen Shah's court indictments, encrypted messaging, rectal bleeding, and questionably sourced Louis Vuitton bags!

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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: @_matthewlawson

Deciphering Demi Lovato's Cuneiform Tablets at the Euphoria Wrap Party Mar 10, 2022

Links:

'Euphoria' star Barbie Ferreira responds to speculation about behind-the-scenes drama: 'Sometimes, things take on a life of their own', Insider
Inside ‘Euphoria’ Season 2’s Messy Behind-the-Scenes Drama, From Sam Levinson to Barbie Ferreira Storming Off, The Daily Beast
Opening night of the Coors Light Plastic-free Future Mart, New York, USA - 01 Mar 2022, Shutterstock
Euphoria's Barbie Ferreira Debuts New Hair - See Her Fiery Red 'Do!, JustJared
Gwyneth Paltrow Praises Daughter Apple on International Women's Day: 'She Gives Me Hope for the Future', ET
Steve Jobs' 23-Year-Old Daughter Eve Signs With Modeling Agency, Instagram
Love Quadrangle! Sharna Burgess on Why She Doesn't Compare Herself to Brian Austin Green's 'Amazing' Ex Megan Fox, People
Akon’s ex-biz partner compares rapper’s sci-fi city plans to Ponzi scheme, Page Six
Akon just unveiled his $6B ‘futuristic’ city in Senegal; reviews are mixed [September 2020], NY Post
Demi Lovato is Now Collecting Ancient Cuneiform Tablets?, Instagram
Museum Surplus Website, Museum Surplus
Is Candiace Dillard Leaving RHOP? See Her Cryptic Message Sparking Speculation, E! News

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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: @_matthewlawson

That's Exactly What Avril Lavigne's Clone Would Say... Mar 04, 2022

Links:

Avril Lavigne Says 'Being a Bitch Is a Really Good Thing': 'You Speak Your Mind', Alt Press
AnnaLynne McCord Will Star in ‘Titanic 666,’ @FilmUpdates
Tori Spelling recalls her mom hosting a party for Prince Charles at the $165 million mansion she lived in as a teen, Daily Mail
Julia Fox Says Dating Kanye West Was the 'Best Thing That Could Have Happened to Me' (Exclusive), ET
Pamela Anderson to star in new documentary about her life, promises “real story,” seemingly shading Hulu’s Pam & Tommy, Instagram
Pamela Anderson will 'never, never watch' Pam & Tommy, source says, Entertainment Weekly
Evan Rachel Wood Playing Madonna In Weird Al Biopic, Rolling Stone
The Search for Madonna: Inside the Auditions for the Material Girl’s Biopic, The Hollywood Reporter
Lala Kent: Randall Emmett hooked up with a 23-year-old the month I gave birth [Instagram]

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, andInstagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

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Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Did RuPaul Green Screen Her Way Through Christmas? (Patreon Archive) Feb 23, 2022

As we take off for the week to attend special matters at E4F Enterprises, please enjoy this special bonus Christmas episode from the Patreon archive: our review of RuPa1ul's "The Bitch Who Stole Christmas"!

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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, andInstagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

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Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Magnolia Madness (Part 2) Feb 17, 2022

Links:

Where Can We Go to Escape Utah-Based Interior Design Demons? (E4F Blog)
Oak Knoll Lodge Reviews (Yelp)

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You can also find us on our website, Twitter, andInstagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

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Magnolia Madness (Part 1) Feb 10, 2022

Links:

Where Can We Go to Escape Utah-Based Interior Design Demons? (E4F Blog)
Andy and Candis’ Seven Children (Instagram)
Timeline of the Home Work Series Scandal (Insider)

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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, andInstagram. 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

The Pickle-Rick Bong Lore of Paris Hilton's NFTs (Part 2) Feb 03, 2022

Links:

I’m Excited About NFTs—You Should Be Too (ParisHilton.com)
Paris Hilton’s 2021 antics in the NFT world (Jezebel)
Paris Hilton DJ’ing in The Roblox Metaverse [Nylon] / [Reuters]

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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, andInstagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

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Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

The Pickle-Rick Bong Lore of Paris Hilton's NFTs (Part 1) Jan 27, 2022

Links:

Red Ape Family [Link]
Folding Ideas, YouTube
CAA Signs NFT Collector Behind “0xb1” Persona [THR]
'Liam Payne’s love of older women like Cheryl and Naomi Campbell is so uplifting' [Mirror]
Twitter brings NFTs to the timeline as hexagon-shaped profile pictures, Verge
Tinashe tweet 1, Twitter
Tinashe tweet 2, Twitter
Chet Hanks, Instagram
Liam Payne Now Has a Twitter Account Solely Dedicated to Crypto, Rolling Stone
2-Chainz and ‘Bored Ape NFTs’ Have Their Own Bizarre Cartoon Now, Vice
Mila Kunis' 'Stoner Cats' Cartoon Is Making Millions Selling NFTs, Vice
Timbaland-Launched Production Company for Bored Ape NFT Owners, Decrypt.co
Waka Flocka, Twitter
Jordin Sparks, Twitter

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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: @_matthewlawson

Britney Spears We Ride at Dawn Jan 20, 2022

Links:

Jan 18th, around noon - Britney makes and Instagram post about Jamie, Instagram
Jan 18th, around 2:30pm - Britney makes an Instagram post about Jamie, Instagram
Britney Spears blasts sister Jamie Lynn in legal letter: I won’t be ‘bullied, Page Six
Brian Cox calls Johnny Depp, ‘so overblown, so overrated’ in new memoir, Page Six
‘Succession’s Brian Cox Goes Full Beast Mode On Donald Trump, Talks Jeremy Strong, Johnny Depp, & ‘Adaptation’ Absence In New Memoir, Deadline
Joe Rogan is a ‘menace to public health,’ doctors and experts tell Spotify, NYPost
Crypto Losers Buy Copy Of Jodorowsky's Dune, Have Played Themselves, Kotaku
Jamie Lynn Spears Grabs a Knife After Being Caught in the Middle of Restaurant Brawl, EOnline
https://twitter.com/MediumSizeMeech/status/1482003044032208901?s=20
https://twitter.com/MediumSizeMeech/status/1482003044032208901

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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: @_matthewlawson

Megan & Machine Gun & Pete & Kim & Julia & Kanye & Alia & Brad Jan 13, 2022

Links:

Exclusive: Jamie Lynn Spears talks personal memoir, relationship with Britney: 'I love my sister, Good Morning America
Olivia Munn Shares Sweet Photo of John Mulaney and Their Newborn Son Malcolm Hiệp: 'Smooshiest Smoosh, People
Mary Cosby Ditches ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Reunion, and Presumably Quits the Show, Variety
Billie Eilish calls out Benny Blanco over apparent Charlie Puth feud, Page Six
Alia Shawkat is a Cult Classic, The New Yorker
Julia Fox Modeled Kim Kardashians’ SKIMS Before Dating Kanye West, Page Six
Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network pulls show after homeowners allege that makeovers ruined their houses, Insider

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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: @_matthewlawson

The Wig-tastic World of Netflix's The Princess Switch (Chapter Three) Dec 23, 2021

This week is the third episode in our December series on the mysteries, lore, themes, and unanswered questions about Vanessa Hudgen's cinematic masterpiece trilogy: The Princess Switch.

It's a movie about wigs, dinosaurs, Jeffrey Epstein, Christmas orphans, economics, bullies named Brianna, and rips in the metaphysical time-space continuum. Get into it!

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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: @_matthewlawson

The Wig-tastic World of Netflix's The Princess Switch (Chapter Two) Dec 16, 2021

This week is the second episode in our December series on the mysteries, lore, themes, and unanswered questions about Vanessa Hudgen's cinematic masterpiece trilogy: The Princess Switch.

It's a movie about wigs, dinosaurs, Jeffrey Epstein, Christmas orphans, economics, bullies named Brianna, and rips in the metaphysical time-space continuum. Get into it!

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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: @_matthewlawson

The Wig-tastic World of Netflix's The Princess Switch (Chapter One) Dec 09, 2021

This week is the first episode in our December series on the mysteries, lore, themes, and unanswered questions about Vanessa Hudgen's cinematic masterpiece trilogy: The Princess Switch.

It's a movie about wigs, dinosaurs, Jeffrey Epstein, Christmas orphans, economics, bullies named Brianna, and rips in the metaphysical time-space continuum. Get into it!

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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: @_matthewlawson

Nicki Minaj's Real Barbz Vs. Andy Cohen's Real Housewives (feat. Shamira Ibrahim) Dec 03, 2021

You can find Shamira Ibrahim on Twitter, her website, and more!

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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

Freed Britney (with Emily Alford) Nov 18, 2021

Britney’s recent Instagram posts:

(link) Her first post since the news broke online last Friday, showing the crowd celebrating her win.
(link) Her first post about what she did the weekend after being freed.
(link) [VIDEO] Her first “FAQ” about the situation, calling out her mother, and what shes planning to do now since the conservatorship is over

Emily’s Twitter

Links of Emily Alford’s work in Jezebel:

June 23rd - Britney Spears, Finally Allowed to Speak for Herself, Says She's Forced to Take Lithium and Can't Remove IUD
June 24th - The Bleak and Necessary Media Circus Around Freeing Britney
July 6th - Britney Spears's Longtime Attorney, Sam Ingham, Is Also Resigning
July 14th - Britney Spears Has Won the Right to Hire Her Own Attorney
August 5th - Jamie Spears Sucks, According to Britney Spears's Lawyer and Everyone Else in the World
August 6th - Looks Like Jamie Spears Is Trying to Get Britney Placed Under Another Psychiatric Hold
August 12th - Britney Is Free! (Kinda)

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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: @_matthewlawson

Live From Demi Lovato's Psychic Showdown With an ET Brothel Alien Nov 11, 2021

Links:

Demi Lovato Promotes Lizard-War Videos at ‘Hub for QAnon’, Daily Beast
Demi Lovato is Down to Dating Extraterrestrials: 'I Am So Tired of Humans', Just Jared Jr.
Wendy Williams’ recovery from health woes ‘taking longer’ than expected, PageSix
Kardashians fear a ‘Kanye meltdown’ as Kim and Pete’s romance heats up, PageSix
Kardashians Pull Travis Scott Storyline From New Hulu Series, Radar
Scott Disick Was Offered an ‘Outrageous Amount of Money’ to Film the Upcoming Kardashians’ Hulu Show, Us Weekly

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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: @_matthewlawson

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion Death Match Showdown Torture Pit Spectacular Nov 05, 2021

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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

Did RuPaul Assassinate Drag Race Contestant KJ Apa's Feminine Alter Ego? Oct 28, 2021

Links:

MERCH! https://eating-for-free.creator-spring.com

Kim Kardashian West on What Comes Next, WSJ
‘Riverdale’s KJ Apa Wants to Join RuPaul’s Drag Race as “Feminine” Alter-Ego, NME
Shawn Mendes is Taking a Break From TikTok - Find Out Why!, JustJared
Lori Loughlin Returns to Acting in First Role Since College Admissions Scandal, People
Julianna Margulies Defends Playing an LGBTQ Character on the Morning Show: ‘I Am an Actress,’ People
YouTube Kids’ new monetization policy could defund consumeristic videos, The Verge
TikTok, YouTube, Snap say child safety is a top priority. Lawmakers aren't buying it, CNET
Kristen Stewart Says She Has 'Only Made 5 Really Good Films' in Her Career: 'Total Crapshoot', People
Do we think Guy Fieri and Cake Boss Fucked? Seeing Double! Buddy Valastro and Guy Fieri Have Fun Father-Son Meetup in Las Vegas [People]

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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: @_matthewlawson

The Great Fuckening: Is Megan Fox to Blame for Kim Kardashian's War Crimes? Oct 21, 2021

Links:

“Kim was like, ‘I really want to do this reality show. We’re supposed to do it with Ryan Seacrest. I just think my family’s interesting,'” he recalled. “I gave her the best advice I could but I still remember the conversation like yesterday: ‘I think my family is interesting and it could be something.’ Well, you were absolutely right!” [Us Weekly]
The foursome can be seen drinking liquor out of the bottle and sucking on lollipops, because of course they were. Branding! Branding! [Twitter]
There’s some iconic photos of her in his Aston Martin picking up food in Calabasas from the Daily Mail at that time. [Daily Mail]
“Eventually butterflies get bored sitting on a flower for too long. They start feeling smothered. It’s a great big world and they want to experience it.” [Instagram]

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You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Megan Fox’s Paleontology to Machine Gun Kelly’s Tantric Sex Demon Pipeline Oct 14, 2021

Sidenote: Joan here! Leigh-Anne is fully pronounced Lee-anne. We'll mention it in our next episode but apologies in advance and that was totally my dumb brain short circuiting.

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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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

The Cinderella Remake Came Into Our Home and Sang Our Family to Death Sep 16, 2021

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You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Is the Blue's Clues Guy Trying to Fuck? Sep 09, 2021

Hello! A previous version of this episode featured left/right audio-that issue should be resolved now! Links:

Why is Frankie Jonas’ Scientology necklace trending? The Sun
So about that time Steve went off to college, Twitter
Jeffree Star called his yaks 'majestic creatures' after trademarking Star Yak Ranch butchering, Insider
James Corden Says He and Wife Julia Carey 'Never Went on Dates' Before They Got Married, People
Mulaney’s pregnancy announcement on Seth Meyers, Twitter
Britney Spears claims father Jamie is trying to extort $2M from her, Page Six
Britney Spears' father petitions to end her conservatorship, CNN
Ronald Richards Claims on Twitter that Erika Jayne Has Lost More Money Through Her Production Company Than Any Other Actress/Artist in History, Twitter
Thomas Girardi’s Ex Employee Shares New Details on His Car Accident, Why Victims May Not Benefit From $25 Million Lawsuit Against Erika Jayne, RealityBlurb
Kourtney Kardashian Plans to 'Confront' Scott Disick About Alleged DM to Younes Bendjima: People
Kourtney Kardashian shares sultry snaps in lacy black outfit as ex Scott Disick's relationship crumbles after THAT jealous DM about her... as it's revealed she 'never expected it to last', Daily Mail
Scott Disick and Amelia Gray Hamlin Split: What Went Wrong?, Us Weekly
SCOTT DISICK BREAKS UP WITH AMELIA HAMLIN ...TMZ
Lisa Rinna savagely reacts to Amelia Hamlin and Scott Disick’s breakup, Page Six
Lisa Rinna,Instagram
Lisa Rinna Teams With Daughters, Amelia and Delilah, for Beauty Brand, WWD
Lisa Rinna Audio Bonus Round,Instagram

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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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Erika Jayne is Speedrunning Her Extremely Glamorous Annihilation Sep 02, 2021

Links:

Summary/Transcript of dinner (from People)
Reddit post about excerpt from Erika’s book: https://www.reddit.com/r/BravoRealHousewives/comments/pcbav1/paragraph_from_erikas_book_that_she_probably/
Erika Jayne’s Financial Records Reveal $156k Spent On Company With Same Name As Lisa Rinna’s Daughters' Clothing Line [Radar]

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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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

No Chris Evans Don't Collab With the CIA You're So (Not) Sexy Aha! Aug 19, 2021

THE CIA AND HOLLYWOOD, ELECTRIC BOOGALOO, THE SEQUEL, THE MUSICAL, THE MOVIE

Links:

Chris Evans’ A Starting Point Middle East Video Series In The Works With Former CIA Operative And Rep Will Hurd Hosting, Deadline
The Pentagon and the World’s Biggest Film Franchises, Spy Culture
Pentagon Quit the Avengers Because of Its ‘Unreality’, Wired
Military-entertainment complex, Wikipedia
WATCH: How the CIA Helped Make ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ , PBS
Jennifer Garner CIA Recruitment Video, YouTube
CIA Enlists Jennifer Garner to help recruit spies, EW
The Jennifer Garner CIA Recruitment Video, Spy Culture
Book Review; In Secrecy’s Shadow: The OSS and CIA in Hollywood Cinema, 1941-1979 by Simon Willmetts, http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/67462/1/Review_In_Secrecys_Shadow.pdf
Jim From ‘The Office’ Was Always a Cop, MEL

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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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Hegel Found Dead After Watching Love Island... Shock and Awe! Aug 12, 2021

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Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Ariana Grande Appointed CEO of Illegal Funko POP! Smuggling Ring Aug 05, 2021

Links:

Tom Girardi sports shiner in first sighting since Erika Jayne split (PageSix)
Ariana Grande to perform in fortnite: (VIDEO) (Polygon) Grimes, Alanis Morissette, and Will.i.am to Judge New “Avatar Singing Competition” TV Show (Pitchfork)
Scarlett Johansson Files Lawsuit Against Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Release (THR)
Disney Lawsuits: ‘Black Widow’ Legal Battle: Inside the Fallout After Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney (Variety)
Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit Is Game-Changing, But May Be Legally Weak (THR)

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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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

The Unraveling of Erika Jayne Jul 29, 2021

In which we breakdown the complicated relationship between Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne and her "powerhouse" attorney husband Tom Girardi, who is now being sued by hundreds of clients, many of who are widows and orphans, for stealing millions of dollars in settlement payments.

Episode Links

Erika Jayne slams ‘clown ass,’ ‘low budget’ lawyer in scathing tweets, Page Six
RHOBH: Prosecutor in Erika Jayne’s Case Goes After Co-Star Lisa Rinna (Screen Rant)
Erika Jayne Fighting For Gag Order In Embezzlement Investigation, Lawyer Scoffs At 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' Star’s Harassment Accusation (Radar Online)
RHOBH: Why Tom Girardi Wants to Punish Erika Jayne For The Divorce (Screen Rant)
RHOBH: Tom Girardi's Clients Sue Erika Jayne For Allegedly Hiding Money (Screen Rant)
Erika Girardi's Estranged Husband Tom Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease amid Multiple Lawsuits (People)
RHOBH' star Erika Jayne's husband diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, no longer eligible California lawyer (Fox News)
Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi’s $16M mansion burglarized (PageSix)
Erika Girardi's estranged husband Tom's firm in debt to 'hundreds of clients' and ex-workers … amid his divorce with RHOBH star (DailyMailUK)
RHOBH: Every Word Said By Erika Jayne to Be Investigated & Transcribed (ScreenRant)
Tom Girardi embezzlement victims can pursue money from Erika Jayne (PageSix)
The Housewife and the Hustler Is a Necessary Yet Flawed Portrait of Erika Jayne, Tom Girardi, & American Greed (Jezebel)

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You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Blackpilling Teens In the DeuxMoi Comment Section Jul 15, 2021

Notes:

Addison Rae gets out of her seat in the middle of the UFC to say hi former president Donald Trump, Twitter
Addison Rae responded to backlash over UFC 264 photos that led people to believe she was a correspondent at the event, Insider
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo coming to the White House to promote vaccines, CNN
Hunky-dory, Word Detective
The History of Race, Performance, and Drag Intersect in a Rare Photo of Thomas Dilward, Atlas Obscura
Remarkable CDV of Japanese Tommy in Drag, ca 1866, Cowan's (auction house)
Fiddle Tune History, Minstrel Tales: Picayune Butler and Japanese Tommy "Hunky Dory!", Fiddler Magazine
Context on gallerist Steve Turner's auction of over 300 art pieces and cultural items at a Midwest auction in 2020. [CultureType]
Hilaria's Multicultural Instagram Moment, Instagram/via @hilariabaldwin
Hilaria Baldwin Cucumber pretends to be Spanish, YouTube
Hilaria Baldwin defends fluctuating Spanish accent, admits name is ‘Hillary’, Page Six
Hilaria Baldwin's Profile at CAA, CAA
X 'Went to Hell for Eternity' During Hallucinogenic Ayahuasca Trip with Y, People
Grimes' TikTok, TikTok

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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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Getting Scammed at Jake Paul’s School Of Financial Freedom (Part 2) Mar 06, 2020

In Part 2 of our deep-dive about Jake Paul's Financial Freedom Movement, Joan and Matt talk with Kendall about what its actually like to take a Financial Freedom course, how kids are taught to sell themselves out to Jake's dream, and why the culture surrounding YouTube is inherently toxic.

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Sources:

- Official Financial Freedom Movement Site (FFM)
- I Tried Jake Paul's "Financial Freedom Movement" Classes So You Never Have To (BuzzFeedNews)
- YouTuber Jake Paul Launches Entrepreneur How-To Platform, Financial Freedom Movement (Variety)
- YouTuber Jake Paul is trying to cash in on teaching fans how to become influencers — two years after his first project failed (BusinessInsider)
- YouTube Star Jake Paul Quietly Launches Edfluence, An Online Course That Will Help You Become “Social Media Famous” (Tubefilter)
- Jake Paul Emotionally Addresses Anxiety Tweet (ImpaulsivePodcast)
- Jake’s socialblade has seen a massive drop since 2017 (SocialBlade)
- Jake acts dumb on camera, but he is hyper aware of his power, influence, and the business of being a capitalist, as evidenced by all the interviews and speaking events he’s done, and the old videos on his second channel, JakePaulBiz (YouTube)
- Financial Lessons From Jake Paul’s Lamborghini (Forbes)
- Jake Paul’s predatory marketing tactics point to bigger regulation concerns (The Verge)

Getting Scammed at Jake Paul’s School Of Financial Freedom (Part 1) Feb 27, 2020

Kendall joins Matt and Joan in the studio to talk about one of YouTube’s worst “content creators”, Jake Paul. We cover the Financial Freedom Movement, how it affects his impressionable young viewers, and the ideology behind get-rich-quick schemes.

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Kendall Close : Twitter
Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram.

Sources:

Official Financial Freedom Movement Site (FFM)
YouTuber Jake Paul Launches Entrepreneur How-To Platform, Financial Freedom Movement (Variety)
YouTuber Jake Paul is trying to cash in on teaching fans how to become influencers — two years after his first project failed (BusinessInsider)
Jake’s socialblade has seen a massive drop since 2017 (SocialBlade)

TikTok-ing Through the Apocalypse (Part 3) Dec 12, 2019

In part three of our TikTok installment, we round-out out our coverage of the new global phenomenon taking over social media. We talk about the new censorship against users dissenting against China, those not deemed worthy of the algorithm’s promotion, the way their app directs data to 3rd party companies, and the recent class-action settlement with the United States Federal Trade Commission.

Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

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Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram.
Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram.

Sources:

Tik Tok and the Uighur Muslims (BBC)
Feroza Aziz’s Banned TikTok Video (YouTube)
Privacy Analysis of Tiktok’s App and Website (Rufposten)
TikTok prevented disabled users’ videos from showing up in feeds (The Verge)
TikTok and Chinese Surveillance Software (The Independent)
Privacy Analysis of Tiktok’s App and Website (Rufposten)
TikTok chief, facing criticism over China ties, cancels meetings with US lawmakers (CNBC)
TikTok's chief cancels planned meetings with US senators amid concerns over privacy and app's ties to China (Business Insider)
TikTok music app owner agrees to $1.1 million class action settlement for alleged underage privacy violations (Chicago Tribune)

TikTok-ing Through the Apocalypse (Part 2) Dec 03, 2019

In this two-part series we explore the international phenomenon and emerging social media platform: TikTok. From the failing Shanghai tech company that created Musical.ly to ByteDance’s $1b acquisition in 2017, we explore how TikTok became the highest-valued startup to date now totalling over $75b.

Part 2 will examine the way TikTok has changed our perception of content production, how its paying the most popular users, and breakdown what exactly is going on between the new controversy regarding Mark Zuckerberg and the US Gov. plan to investigate the app’s Chinese background. We also realize over the course of recording, that this may be our most important episode to date!

Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

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Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram.
Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram.

Sources:

Meet the Head of TikTok, a 35-Year-Old Who Makes Employees Do Push-Ups if Their Videos Don't Get Enough Likes - Money, Julia Glum (2019)
How a failed education startup turned into Musical.ly, the most popular app you've probably never heard of - Business Insider, Biz Carson (2016)
Chinese Tech Firms Forced to Choose Market: Home or Everywhere Else - NYT, Paul Mozur
My conversation with Zhang Yiming, founder of Toutiao - Technode, 2017
Musical.ly, a Chinese App Big in the U.S., Sells for $1 Billion (Paul Mozur) - NYT, 2017
Who’s Too Young for an App? Musical.ly Tests the Limits - NYT, John Herrman, 2016
The popular Musical.ly app has been rebranded as TikTok - The Verge, Dami Lee. (2018)
These Teens Are Making Thousands a Month With Karaoke App Musical.ly - Money, Gabriela Fernandez
AI In China: How Buzzfeed Rival ByteDance Uses Machine Learning To Revolutionize The News - Forbes, Bernard Marr
A Look at Toutiao: China’s Artificial Intelligence Powered News Platform - Wei Chun Chew, Medium
The Hidden Forces Behind Toutiao: China’s Content King - Ycombination, Anu Hariharan (2017
The History of TikTok (TeenVogue)

How TikTok is Rewriting the World (NewYorkTimes)
TikTok, Explained (Vox)
How TikTok Holds Our Attention (NewYorker)
32 Biggest Stars on TikTok (Business Insider)
How 7 Brands are Using TikTok (HugSpot)
TikTok and Activism (BBC)
Meet the Head of TikTok (Money.com)
How A Failed Startup Became Musical.ly (Business Insider)
Chinese Tech Firms Forced to Choose Market (NewYorkTimes)
My conversation with Zhang Yiming, founder of Toutiao (Technode)
Musical.ly, a Chinese App Big in the U.S., Sells for $1 Billion (NewYorkTimes)
Who’s Too Young for an App? Musical.ly Tests the Limits (NewYorkTimes)
The popular Musical.ly app has been rebranded as TikTok (The Verge)
These Teens Are Making Thousands a Month With Karaoke App Musical.ly (Money.com)
AI In China: How Buzzfeed Rival ByteDance Uses Machine Learning To Revolutionize The News (Forbes)
How TikTok Took Over Music (Rolling Stone)
Record Labels Demand More Money for Songs on TikTok App (Bloomberg)
U.S. Army Looking Into National Security Concerns Over TikTok After Using It to Recruit Troops (Gizmodo)
U.S. opens national security investigation into TikTok (Reuters)
TikTok national security inquiry (CNBC)
US investigating TikTok owner ByteDance (South China Morning Post)
Before Mark Zuckerberg Tried To Kill TikTok (BuzzFeedNews)
TikTok has moved into Facebook’s backyard (CNBC)

TikTok-ing Through the Apocalypse (Part 1) Nov 26, 2019

In this two-part series we explore the international phenomenon and emerging social media platform: TikTok. From the failing Shanghai tech company that created Musical.ly to ByteDance’s $1b acquisition in 2017, we explore how TikTok became the highest-valued startup to date now totalling over $75b. In part 1 we’ll break down the app and its powerful machine learning technology, and how its Chinese roots are critical to understanding the future of the company.

Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com!

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Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram.
Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram.

Sources:

Meet the Head of TikTok, a 35-Year-Old Who Makes Employees Do Push-Ups if Their Videos Don't Get Enough Likes - Money, Julia Glum (2019)
How a failed education startup turned into Musical.ly, the most popular app you've probably never heard of - Business Insider, Biz Carson (2016)
Chinese Tech Firms Forced to Choose Market: Home or Everywhere Else - NYT, Paul Mozur
My conversation with Zhang Yiming, founder of Toutiao - Technode, 2017
Musical.ly, a Chinese App Big in the U.S., Sells for $1 Billion (Paul Mozur) - NYT, 2017
Who’s Too Young for an App? Musical.ly Tests the Limits - NYT, John Herrman, 2016
The popular Musical.ly app has been rebranded as TikTok - The Verge, Dami Lee. (2018)
These Teens Are Making Thousands a Month With Karaoke App Musical.ly - Money, Gabriela Fernandez
AI In China: How Buzzfeed Rival ByteDance Uses Machine Learning To Revolutionize The News - Forbes, Bernard Marr
A Look at Toutiao: China’s Artificial Intelligence Powered News Platform - Wei Chun Chew, Medium
The Hidden Forces Behind Toutiao: China’s Content King - Ycombination, Anu Hariharan (2017
The History of TikTok (TeenVogue)

How TikTok is Rewriting the World (NewYorkTimes)
TikTok, Explained (Vox)
How TikTok Holds Our Attention (NewYorker)
32 Biggest Stars on TikTok (Business Insider)
How 7 Brands are Using TikTok (HugSpot)
TikTok and Activism (BBC)
Meet the Head of TikTok (Money.com)
How A Failed Startup Became Musical.ly (Business Insider)
Chinese Tech Firms Forced to Choose Market (NewYorkTimes)
My conversation with Zhang Yiming, founder of Toutiao (Technode)
Musical.ly, a Chinese App Big in the U.S., Sells for $1 Billion (NewYorkTimes)
Who’s Too Young for an App? Musical.ly Tests the Limits (NewYorkTimes)
The popular Musical.ly app has been rebranded as TikTok (The Verge)
These Teens Are Making Thousands a Month With Karaoke App Musical.ly (Money.com)
AI In China: How Buzzfeed Rival ByteDance Uses Machine Learning To Revolutionize The News (Forbes)
How TikTok Took Over Music (Rolling Stone)
Record Labels Demand More Money for Songs on TikTok App (Bloomberg)
U.S. Army Looking Into National Security Concerns Over TikTok After Using It to Recruit Troops (Gizmodo)
U.S. opens national security investigation into TikTok (Reuters)
TikTok national security inquiry (CNBC)
US investigating TikTok owner ByteDance (South China Morning Post)
Before Mark Zuckerberg Tried To Kill TikTok (BuzzFeedNews)
TikTok has moved into Facebook’s backyard (CNBC)

Jeff Bezos' America (Part Four) Nov 15, 2019

In this multipart series we've explored how Amazon uses its various spheres of control to manipulate our ideologies surrounding labor, consumer rights, mass surveillance, and corporate dependency. In part four, the series ends on the political ramifications of Amazon, and thereby Jeff Bezos’ control of American ideology, and how some current organizations, even presidential candidates, plan to stop this.

If you or anyone want to contact us about tips, stories, or personal experiences that relate to any of what we plan to discuss in this series, please contact us by our hotline or email below, we appreciate any inquiry!

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Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com!

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Links:

Jeff Bezos’s Master Plan (Franklin Foer, The Atlantic)
Karlie Kloss, Josh Kushner, and Jeff Bezos Are All on Vacation Together, and You Can See It on Instagram (Town and Country)
Bernie Sanders’ Plan for Action (Campaign Site)
Elizabeth Warren’s Plans for Action (Campaign Site)

Jeff Bezos' America (Part Three) Nov 06, 2019

In this multipart series we will explore how Amazon uses its various spheres of control to manipulate our ideologies surrounding labor, consumer rights, mass surveillance, and corporate dependency. Part three will examine how Amazon has partnered with the US Government’s Department of Justice, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and many privately-owned surveillance companies. In part four, the series will end on the political ramifications of Amazon, and thereby Jeff Bezos’ control of American ideology, and how some current organizations, even presidential candidates, plan to stop this.

If you or anyone want to contact us about tips, stories, or personal experiences that relate to any of what we plan to discuss in this series, please contact us by our hotline or email below, we appreciate any inquiry!

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Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com!

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Jeff Bezos' America (Part Two) Oct 17, 2019

In this multipart investigative series we will explore how Amazon uses its various spheres of control to manipulate our ideologies surrounding labor, consumer rights, mass surveillance, and corporate dependency. Part one will cover Amazon’s newly expanding use of propaganda through social media and advertorial content, specifically the company’s creation of the Prime Day Concert, their ‘FC Ambassadors,’ and a in-house blog. Part two will explore Amazon’s anti-union training, and the reality of working in an Amazon warehouse. We will examine the safety of their warehouses, the suicides and deaths that have occured, and what it is like to go on an Amazon FC tour. Part three (and possibly four) will examine how Amazon has partnered with the US Government’s Department of Justice, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and many privately-owned surveillance companies. The series will end on the political ramifications of Amazon, and thereby Jeff Bezos’, control of American ideology, and how some current organizations, even presidential candidates, plan to stop this.

Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

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Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram.
Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram.

Articles:

Corporatism (Wikipedia)
Neo-feudalism (Wikipedia)
Advertorial Propaganda (Wikipedia)
Amazon's Aggressive Anti-Union Tactics Revealed in Leaked 45-Minute Video (Bryan Menegus, Gizmodo)
Amazon and Tesla Facilities Named Among the Most Dangerous Workplaces in America (Melanie Ehrenkranz, Gizmodo)
‘Colony of Hell’: 911 Calls From Inside Amazon Warehouses (Max Zahn, TheDailyBeast)
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Amazon warehouse worker wage appeal (Andrew Chung)
Unfulfilled at the Amazon tour (Sarah Miller, The Outline)
MissionRacer: How Amazon Turned the Tedium of Warehouse Work Into a Game (Greg Besigner, Washington Post)

Jeff Bezos' America (Part One) Oct 09, 2019

In this multipart investigative series we will explore how Amazon uses its various spheres of control to manipulate our ideologies surrounding labor, consumer rights, mass surveillance, and corporate dependency. Part one will cover Amazon’s newly expanding use of propaganda through social media and advertorial content, specifically the company’s creation of the Prime Day Concert, their ‘FC Ambassadors,’ and a in-house blog. Part two will explore Amazon’s anti-union training, and the reality of working in an Amazon warehouse. We will examine the safety of their warehouses, the suicides and deaths that have occurred, and what it is like to go on an Amazon FC tour. Part three (and possibly four) will examine how Amazon has partnered with the US Government’s Department of Justice, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and many privately-owned surveillance companies to expand their state-wide technological monopoly. The series will end on the political ramifications of this newly expanding capitalist specter, and how some current organizations, even presidential candidates, plan to stop this.

If you or anyone want to contact us about tips, stories, or personal experiences that relate to any of what we plan to discuss in this series, please contact us by our hotline or email below, we appreciate any inquiry!

Eating For Free is an investigative pop-culture podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com!

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Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram.

Article Links

Corporatism (Wikipedia)
Neo-feudalism (Wikipedia)
Advertorial Propaganda (Wikipedia)
What's an Amazon 'FC Ambassador' and Are They Okay? (Bryan Menegus, Gizmodo)
@AmazonFCHannah (Twitter)
The Amazon (Propaganda) Blog (About Amazon.com)
I watched Amazon’s Prime Day concert—and it made me want to shop for a new planet (Joe Berkowitz, Fast Company)
Amazon fired a warehouse worker who was trying to unionize. Now he’s taking legal action (Alexia Fernández Campbell, Vox)

About the Boycott: BDS and the Fight for Palestinian Liberation with Alex Verman (Part 2) Aug 21, 2019

What is BDS? Why are people around the world calling for the social and economic boycott of Israel? Why are the celebrities that perform there entrenched in controversy? In this extra-special two-part interview, we talk to the talented and hilarious writer/researcher Alex Verman—who is here to explain why these movements exist, and what we can do to help. We cover the origins of which imperial powers are killing and forcing Palestinians out of their home land, and why organizations like the BDS and PACBI are here to help those affected. Alex breaks down how this issue is not solely a Palestinian conflict, but a world-wide system of colonialism, capitalism, racism, and xenophobia, dirtectly effecting millions across the world. Part two drops next week, stay tuned!

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Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram.

Links and resources:

Full masterlist of links: https://www.one-tab.com/page/h3zPWikLTu2DEo8RuPq_8w
#justiceformoka
gofundme.com/princessaanya
PASAN.org
Maggie’s Toronto Sex Workers’ Action Project
alexverman.com
tinyletter.com/alexvee

Anti-Capitalist Happy Hour: Disney Waged War Against Unions While Cannibalizing Your Nostalgia Aug 14, 2019

And... we’re back! Between our amazing interview about the BDS movement with the iconic Alex Verman, let’s get back into our listener letters! We talk #JANA and the horror that is YouTube media, listen to a voicemail from an alleged nefarious source, read from a listener about their experience looking into the world of female sexual dysfunction (and the medication marketed to those groups), and end on a shocking voicemail left from someone working in the animation industry (hint, its about The Lion King!), and much more! Stay tuned next week for part two of our Alex interview, you won’t wanna miss it!

Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com!

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Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram.

About the Boycott: BDS and the Fight for Palestinian Liberation with Alex Verman (Part 1) Aug 07, 2019

What is BDS? Why are people around the world calling for the social and economic boycott of Israel? Why are the celebrities that perform there entrenched in controversy? In this extra-special two-part interview, we talk to the talented and hilarious writer/researcher Alex Verman—who is here to explain why these movements exist, and what we can do to help. We cover the origins of which imperial powers are killing and forcing Palestinians out of their home land, and why organizations like the BDS and PACBI are here to help those affected. Alex breaks down how this issue is not solely a Palestinian conflict, but a world-wide system of colonialism, capitalism, racism, and xenophobia, dirtectly effecting millions across the world. Part two drops next week, stay tuned!

Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com!

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Links and resources:

Full masterlist of links: https://www.one-tab.com/page/h3zPWikLTu2DEo8RuPq_8w
#justiceformoka
gofundme.com/princessaanya
PASAN.org
Maggie’s Toronto Sex Workers’ Action Project
alexverman.com
tinyletter.com/alexvee

Anti-Capitalist Happy Hour: Nothing Makes This Pop Star Feel More Alive Than Her American Express Credit Card Jul 31, 2019

Hello from the ether girls and gays! Even on our brief August hiatus, we still brought together your emails and hot-line calls for our second annual anti-capitalist, listener letter happy hour—we talk FOSTA SESTA and what sex work means for the people affected by it, exploitation of addiction in the gaming industry, the late-stage capitalism of Amex-sponsored gay pride events, our future for interviews, season 4 expectations, and much more! Look forward to our interview about the BDS movement with the icon and incredibly talented Alex Verman dropping next week, as well as part of this episode the week after!

Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com!

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Hillsong, Corporate Christianity, and the Neoliberalization of Jesus (Part 4) Jul 25, 2019

What does the Australian ministry, a charismatic Evengalical church, neoliberal tech companies, and the state of late-capitalism all have in common? Yes girls and gays, it’s the end of our ongoing mini-series / extensive deep-dive covering the wild and disturbing world of the newly emerging megachurch: Hillsong. Starting as an independent Pentecostal branch off the long-standing Australian institution, Hillsong spread across multiple countries and continents bringing in now over a 100,000 members each week, plus half a million online, watching and engaging in their radical and new-wave form of religious and spiritual practice. As we finish our investigation, we realize the greater social, political, and economic implications of the prosperity gospel, and how it is now influencing western institutions and governments across the world. We read from two fantastic listener-letters that go into these shocking details, as well as adding context to why churches like these exist in the first place. If you have any information or further research to send along, don’t be afraid to contact us as we’ll be following up on this subject in the near future as more comes out. It’s been a wild ride, thanks for joining us!

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Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com!

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Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Links:

Scott Morrison calls for ‘more love’ as he prays for Australia at Hillsong conference (The Guardian)
Australian politics doesn't need a Christian lobby (ABC AU)
Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017
Zoe Church: Hollywood's Latest Religious Obsession (Refinery29)
Chad Veach (Instagram)
This Preacher Would Be Happy to Share Your Bowl of Açaí (NYT)
PushPay (Wiki)
A preacher for Trump’s America: Joel Osteen and the prosperity gospel (Financial Times)
Popular Millennial Media Outlet Blasts L.A. Church for Practicing Basic Christian Beliefs (Faithwire)
Hollywood’s Holy Hipster Scene (VanityFair)

Hillsong, Corporate Christianity, and the Neoliberalization of Jesus (Part 3) Jul 18, 2019

What does the Australian ministry, a charismatic Evengalical church, neoliberal tech companies, and the state of late-capitalism all have in common? Yes girls and gays, it’s the beginning of our ongoing mini-series / extensive deep-dive covering the wild and disturbing world of the newly emerging megachurch: Hillsong. Starting as an independent Pentecostal branch off the long-standing Australian institution, Hillsong spread across multiple countries and continents bringing in now over a 100,000 members each week, plus half a million online, watching and engaging in their radical and new-wave form of religious and spiritual practice. From their record-breaking Christian-rock albums to the multiple independent college programs and pricey-stage productions, Hillsong is a vast network of contemporary Instagram-ready entertainment venues veiled under the promises of the Spirit and the Gifts of God. Our series begins with a background and context of their ministries’ inner-workings, plus explanations for how their brand grew to such large numbers, and why their glitzy celebrity connections have brought their beliefs into the American consciousness…

Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com!

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Part 1, Part 2, Part 4

Links:

Hillsong, Corporate Christianity, and the Neoliberalization of Jesus (Part 2) Jul 11, 2019

What does the Australian ministry, a charismatic Evangalical church, neoliberal tech companies, and the state of late-capitalism all have in common? Yes girls and gays, it’s the beginning of our ongoing mini-series / extensive deep-dive covering the wild and disturbing world of the newly emerging megachurch: Hillsong. Starting as an independent Pentecostal branch off the long-standing Australian institution, Hillsong spread across multiple countries and continents bringing in now over a 100,000 members each week, plus half a million online, watching and engaging in their radical and new-wave form of religious and spiritual practice. From their record-breaking Christian-rock albums to the multiple independent college programs and pricey-stage productions, Hillsong is a vast network of contemporary Instagram-ready entertainment venues veiled under the promises of the Spirit and the Gifts of God. Our series begins with a background and context of their ministries’ inner-workings, plus explanations for how their brand grew to such large numbers, and why their glitzy celebrity connections have brought their beliefs into the American consciousness. We will over the next few weeks roll out the inevitable part two and three, continuing on with our research into who exactly works and funds the church, and the terrifying scandals connected to it, and why celebrities seem unable to talk about it. It’s gonna be a ride, so strap in!

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Part 1, Part 3, Part 4

Links:

Frank Houston (Wiki)
Brian Houston (Wiki)
Hillsong's Brian Houston Rejects Being a Prosperity Gospel Preacher (Hallels)
‘You Need More Money’ (Amazon Reviews)
Brett Sengstock Speaks Out Against Hillsong and Frank Houston (The Guardian)
60 Minutes Interview With Victim of Founder’s Father (YouTube)

Hillsong, Corporate Christianity, and the Neoliberalization of Jesus (Part 1) Jun 27, 2019

What does the Australian ministry, a charismatic Evengalical church, neoliberal tech companies, and the state of late-capitalism all have in common? Yes girls and gays, it’s the beginning of our ongoing mini-series / extensive deep-dive covering the wild and disturbing world of the newly emerging megachurch: Hillsong. Starting as an independent Pentecostal branch off the long-standing Australian institution, Hillsong spread across multiple countries and continents bringing in now over a 100,000 members each week, plus half a million online, watching and engaging in their radical and new-wave form of religious and spiritual practice. From their record-breaking Christian-rock albums to the multiple independent college programs and pricey-stage productions, Hillsong is a vast network of contemporary Instagram-ready entertainment venues veiled under the promises of the Spirit and the Gifts of God. Our series begins with a background and context of their ministries’ inner-workings, plus explanations for how their brand grew to such large numbers, and why their glitzy celebrity connections have brought their beliefs into the American consciousness. We will over the next few weeks roll out the inevitable part two and three, continuing on with our research into who exactly works and funds the church, and the terrifying scandals connected to it, and why celebrities seem unable to talk about it. It’s gonna be a ride, so strap in!

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Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Article Links:

Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Wears Supreme And Is Friends With Justin Bieber (HBO, Vice)
The Evangelical Charismatic Movement (Wikipedia)
Organizational Structure (Wikipedia)
Hillsong Expansion Timeline (Hillsong Annual Report 2018)
How Hillsong Church conquered the music industry in God’s name (The Fader)
How Hillsong and Other Churches Use Effective Marketing and Branding Strategies (Faithfully)
How Hillsong Crafts Compelling Digital Marketing Campaigns (Hillsong)
Inside the Hillsong Church's money-making machine (The Sidney Morning Herald)

Anti-Capitalist Happy Hour: The Scene Queen To Communist Pipeline Jun 13, 2019

It’s time, girls and gays, for our anti-capitalist happy hour! We take your emails and hotline tips to discuss updates, questions, and insightful feedback on our recent episodes. We follow up on our Patreon-exclusive preachers n’ sneakers deep-dive, talk in length about the holes and other information regarding the GOOP/Wellness industry that we missed in our recent coverage, and read some (informative!) rants by our most dedicated listeners. Pour a glass of wine, roll a swisher, and settle in!

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Links:

Anti-LGBT Pastor Stars in New Show on Oprah's Network (Advocate)

Through The Looking Glass Of The Cult Of Wellness (Part Two) Jun 06, 2019

Get ready for the final part in our vitamin/Instagram diet/GOOP deep dive! We quickly summarize where we ended last week’s show, continuing on debunking the myths regarding detoxing, cleansing, and single-use health aids. We then deconstruct how the effects of the weight-loss supplement industry cause real pain and suffering in the communities their targeting—ending on GOOP and thereby Gwyneth Paltrow’s crusade to spread misinformation and exploit the American public for millions. From vagina-inserted jade eggs to $125 creams and serums, peloton workout routines and ‘medical mediums’, the void from which we investigate becomes ever greater and consumes us into a downward spiral of mania and helplessness—come join us!

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Links:

Why You Can’t Detox Your Body (The Guardian, 2014)
Influencers Are Giving Inaccurate Dietary Advice At Alarming Levels (Bustle)
The Dangers of Diet Pills And Vitamins That Harm Women (Refinery29)
Wellness, Womanhood, and the West: How Goop Profits From Endless Illness (Stassa Edwards, Jezebel. 04/28/2017)
Anti-Medication Goop Summit Expert Claims AIDS Treatment Kills and GMOs Cause Depression (Hazel Cills, Jezebel, 2017)
Woman Dies After Receiving Goop-Endorsed Bee Sting Therapy (Jezebel, Joana Rothkopf)
Ad Industry Watchdog Group Calls Goop's Health Claims 'Unsubstantiated' and 'Misleading' (Megan Reynolds, Jezebel)
Goop Is Finally Going to Fact-Check Its Bullshit Claims (Jezebel, Hazel Cills, August 2018)
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Will Pay $145,000 For Misleading Customers About That Vagina Egg (Buzzfeed News, Sept. 2018)
The Subtle Class Wars of Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Lab (Megan Reynolds, Jezebel)
Gwyneth Paltrow and Netflix Seal Deal as Goop Expands Original Content (Variety)

Through The Looking Glass Of The Cult Of Wellness (Part One) May 30, 2019

Hello girls and gays, the time has finally arrived! Joan and Matt spend the next two weeks deconstructing and dissecting the incredibly shady, unsubstantiated, manipulative, expensive, and exploitative vitamin and ‘wellness’ industry so prolific on social media sites, specifically Instagram. We start with the controversial Sugar Bear Hair Care supplement, that was the center of last month’s James and Tati YouTube drama, then move on to the various like-scams the populate so many influencer feeds, including but not limited to: online-survey based home-delivery supplements, Alex Jone’s ‘DNA Force’ pills, vitamin-infused vodka, vitamin-c mega-doses, appetite suppressant lollipops, ‘wellness’ vapes, and IV drip ‘bars’. Stay tuned for part two coming out next week, where we pivot into the real-world effects of these irresponsible companies, explaining how they propagate the myth of ‘endless illness’ in women, to trick millions into buying bogus products and spread misinformation.

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Links:

The Truth About SugarBearHair Vitamins (CBC News)
The Shady Marketing by ‘Ritual Vitamins’ (NYT)
How Vitamins Went From Medical Marvel to Marketing Scam (Slate)
Sorry, Your Vitamin C Megadose Is Basically Useless (HuffPost)
We Sent Alex Jones' Infowars Supplements To A Lab. Here's What's In Them (BuzzFeed)
The Problem With Those Appetite-Suppressant Lollipops (Refinery29)
The Creators of Vitamin-Infused Vodka Say It Will End Hangovers (Vice)
Vapable Vitamins (Cosmo)
IV Drip ‘Bars’ (Harvard Health)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDADbDqlcbo

Jeffree Star, Tati Westbrook, and James Charles: Look At All These Dummies May 23, 2019

Joan and Matt officially hit the edge of the internet, and what they found on the other side was something much darker. For an entire 90 minutes we break down everything that has happened throughout these last two weeks, and give you the capitalist take that needs to be acknowledged. From the Instagram stories preluding, we analyze every major player’s video response, including all the tweets and iOS press releases in between, and find out what’s really going on behind the scenes. It’s a wild ride girls, strap in for the fun!

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Tati Westbrook Used The Downfall of James Charles To Sell Hair Vitamins May 16, 2019

We break down the ongoing downfall of James Charles and the many capitalist manipulations of Tati Westbrook. We were sold a story about a predator to sell HAIR GUMMIES. HAIR GUMMIES! Who benefitted from this callout? What has the fallout been for the gay community in the international conservative press? What can we learn from the rise of influencers who’s moral compasses are guided by profits?

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Article Links:

YouTube star James Charles, 19, loses 3 MILLION followers after beauty guru claims he tried to 'trick straight men into thinking they're gay' - as popstar Zara Larsson reveals the teen 'slid into her boyfriend's DMs'
EXCLUSIVE: 'He told me I was the hottest guy he had ever laid eyes on - I told him I wasn’t gay.’ Vlogger reveals how James Charles made him question his sexuality as the disgraced YouTuber arrives at LAX in Prada high heels (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7031941/YouTube-star-James-Charles-straight-vlogger-Carmie-Sellitto-question-sexuality.html)
https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/13-alleged-messages-and-screenshots-from-james-charles-that
⁠every single time james charles has said "hi sisters" for one minute straight⁠⁦

What The F*** Happened At Jake Paul’s House Last Weekend? May 09, 2019

What happened at Jake Paul’s million-dollar Calabasas mansion that put eight different women in the hospital for suspected drugging? Joan and Matt go on a deep-dive investigating the short but controversial history of Jake Paul and the shady people he works with—we discover shocking facts surrounding the incident and make connections others aren’t willing to make, it’s a ride girls!

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Article Links:

JAKE PAUL WOMAN CLAIMS SHE WAS DRUGGED ... During Desiigner's Party at Jake's House (TMZ)
Moms of Conejo Valley Group Facebook Post (Daily Dot)
YouTuber Jake Paul Hosts Party Where Multiple Guests Were Allegedly 'Drugged,' a Mother Claims (People)
YouTuber Jake Paul Is Taking The Allegation Of A Woman Being Drugged At His House Party "Very Seriously," His Lawyer Says (Buzzfeed)
Woman Reports Being Drugged During Party At Calabasas Home Of YouTube Star Jake Paul (CBS, Los Angelas)
New Member of YouTube Star Logan Paul’s Crew Is a Convicted Pimp (Daily Beast)
Timeline of Jake Paul’s Controversies (Seventeen)
Dolan Twins Callout Jake Paul (Seventeen)

Videos:

DESIIGNER: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! Chris Brown, Lamar Odom, Bella Thorne (TMZ)
Woman Reports Being Drugged During Party At Calabasas Home Of YouTube Star Jake Paul (CBS)
“How We Got Our House” (YouTube)
Teamdom and Team10 (YouTube)
Jake Paul Diss Track (YouTube)
Alyssa “What you’ve been waiting for” (YouTube)
“Its Everyday Bro” (YouTube)

Listener Letter Happy Hour: Gay Communists, Jojo Siwa, and Spotify-core! May 02, 2019

It’s time for listener letters! We start with our favorite communist book recommendations,, turn towards a follow-up on the Noodles and Beef story, and bring up the historical significance of “shotgun” homes from the Fixer Upper deep-dive. We then cover JoJo Siwa sightings, clarification on the Korean Pop controversy, our Zodiac sings and the charts of the most famous celebs, biases on our coverage, the concept of “Netflix-Core”, and a blind item from Norway!

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Literature Mentioned:

Romance of American Communism by Vivian Gornick
Kids These days by Malcolm Harris
Commune Magazine
The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin
Author - Noam Chomsky

Fixer Upper Transformed Waco, Texas Into An Instagram-able Capitalist Nightmare Apr 25, 2019

What happens when two reality television stars turn a former cult stronghold and out of the way Texas town into a mecca for the Instagram obsessed, Christian millennial? How have Chip & Joanna Gaines' Fixer Upper empire, rebranded as Magnolia, changed the landscape of the American tourist industry? What does the future hold for the ravaged town of Waco as taxes rise, housing prices skyrocket, and their local industries cater to out of town investment bankers? We investigate!

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Article links:

My Tortured Relationship With the HGTV Show Fixer Upper (Jezebel)
“Fixer Upper” Is Over, But Waco’s Transformation Is Just Beginning (Anne Helen Petersen, BuzzFeed)
'Fixer Upper' shotgun house listed for almost $1 million (Waco Tribune)
Waco, Reborn (Paige Skinner, NYT)
I Went to Waco and Stayed in a 'Fixer Upper' House, and I Don't Get the Appeal (Dallas Obverver)
The Standoff in Waco (Texas Observer)
Waco council takes aim at racial disparities, gentrification (Waco Tribune)
HOPING FOR HOMES: Poor priced out of Waco's hot housing market, nonprofit officials say (Waco Tribune)
What That 'Fixer Upper' Car Crash Says About Waco & Your Favorite HGTV Show (Country Living)
Waco: Neighborhood meeting on development gets heated (KWTX)
'Fixer Upper' effect: Waco's economy benefits from Chip and Joanna Gaines lifestyle empire (USA Today)

Captain Marvel & The U.S. Military's Hollywood Propaganda Machine (Part Two) Apr 04, 2019

For almost 100 years, the American Military has funded, controlled, and manipulated Hollywood’s image of the Armed Forces. With the release of Marvel’s Captain America, we investigate the disturbingly deep ties between the Pentagon and the biggest blockbusters the world has ever seen. Our government claims it isn’t recruitment or rehabilitation propaganda but the facts say otherwise! More than ever, we advise you to strap in tight- it’s gonna be a rough and dangerous ride.

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Article Links:

The Pentagon and the World’s Biggest Film Franchises (Spy Culture)
Jurassic Park (III) (Aljazeera America)
Opinion: Marvel Comics Sends A Terrible Message by Partnering With Military Contractor (SYFY)
Background on Northrop Grumman (Wiki, Corp-Research, CorpWatch)
Marvel Cancels Crossover With Northrop Grumman (Gizmodo)
Enlisting an Audience (The Outline)
Marvel Cancels Comic Crossover with Defense Giant Northrop Grumman [Updated] (IO9)
Northrop Grumman official site

Captain Marvel & The U.S. Military's Hollywood Propaganda Machine (Part One) Mar 28, 2019

For almost 100 years, the American Military has funded, controlled, and manipulated Hollywood’s image of the Armed Forces. With the release of Captain Marvel, we investigate the disturbingly deep ties between the Pentagon and the biggest blockbusters the world has ever seen. Our government claims it isn’t recruitment or rehabilitation propaganda but the facts say otherwise! More than ever, we advise you to strap in tight- it’s gonna be a rough and dangerous ride.

Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare!

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Article Links:

Is Captain Marvel Military Propaganda? (The Daily Dot)
How the CIA Helped Make “Zero Dark Thirty” (PBS)
'Captain Marvel' Is The Recruiting Tool Of The Air Force's Dreams (Task and Purpose)
Captain Marvel’s Feminism Is All Tangled Up with Military Boosterism (LA Mag)
Adam H. Johnson Thread (Twitter)
Hollywood’s Military Complex (Fortune)
The Pentagon and the World’s Biggest Film Franchises (Spy Culture)

Breaking Down Operation Varsity Blues (Eat The Rich!) Mar 21, 2019

We fell asleep. And the next day woke up into a world where venture capitalists, Youtube influencers, and Mossimo for Target were sharing headlines with a widespread college admissions scandal. Not only do we break down the latest and greatest in Operation Varsity Blues, we look at the future of the overwhelming capitalist industries currently exploiting our personhood and the future of this planet. Eat the rich! Reclaim their assets! Dismantle the college industrial complex!

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You Can’t Say Dumbledore Is Gay And Not Show Hole Mar 19, 2019

Shane Dawson apologized for not having sex with his cat? Chelsea Clinton exposed herself as a rampant, neoliberal centrist? Lisa Vanderpump did body shots with noted Oscar winner Stefani Germanotta? Kat Von D outed herself as an anti-vaxxer, AGAIN? James Gunn was rehired despite his rampant sexism, transphobia, and racist tweets? Whew! We'd be lying if we said we can't wait to dive in!

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Show Notes:

The JoJo Siwa Industrial Complex (Part Two) Mar 14, 2019

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The JoJo Siwa Industrial Complex (Part One) Mar 07, 2019

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Tweet #Shallowbucks To Receive A Limited Edition Ally Maine Enema At Your Local CVS Mar 05, 2019

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Links:

Danielle Staub’s new man isn’t really a duke (Page Six)
Marvel Is Searching for Its First Gay Superhero (Out/Rose Dommu)
There's A Starbucks Scam Going Around By Lady Gaga Fans (Buzzfeed News)
After Roma swept the Oscars, Steven Spielberg seeks to block streaming films. 43:20 (Choose)
Khloé Kardashian Says Jordyn Woods "Is Not to Be Blamed For the Breakup of My Family" (Teen Vogue)
Wendy Williams Is Back!!! (Jezebel)
Consider Bebe Rexha's Potato Chips (Frida Garza, Jezebel)

Fashion Nova Is Shady, But Kim Kardashian Is Shadier! Feb 21, 2019

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Shen Yun, Government Propaganda, and Homosexual Aliens? (Part Two) Feb 14, 2019

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Links:

Sect vows to stop "evil tide sweeping mankind to catastrophe" South China Morning Post/April 26, 1999
The traditional Chinese dance troupe China doesn’t want you to see (Guardian)
Facts about the So-called "Shen Yun" Performance by the "Falun Gong" Chinese Embassy
Key dates in emergence of China's banned Falungong movement (Cult Education) AFP/January 23, 2001
Teachings of Falun Gong
Is Falun Gong a cult? January, 2009, By Rick Ross
China: Whether the self-immolations of 23 January 2001 in Tiananmen Square were a fabrication; if so, who is making the allegations and based on what evidence (2001 to November 2004) Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Ottawa
"Falun Gong: homophobic mind control cult" San Francisco Sentinal - Letter to the Editor/January 27, 2006, By Samuel Luo
Sect vows to stop "evil tide sweeping mankind to catastrophe" South China Morning Post/April 26, 1999
White House Reviews Incident Involving Epoch Times Photographer (Washington Post)
A Chinese Battle on U.S. Soil (Cult Education Institute)
Falun Gong (Cult Education Institute)
Who is Li Hongzhi? (Cult Education Institute)
Interview with Li Hongzhi (Cult Education Institute)
Group Says 2,000 Arrested in China (Cult Education Institute)
Endgame for the Falun Gong? (Cult Education Institute)

Shen Yun, Government Propaganda, and Homosexual Aliens? (Part One) Feb 07, 2019

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Sect vows to stop "evil tide sweeping mankind to catastrophe" South China Morning Post/April 26, 1999
The traditional Chinese dance troupe China doesn’t want you to see (Guardian)
Facts about the So-called "Shen Yun" Performance by the "Falun Gong" Chinese Embassy
Key dates in emergence of China's banned Falungong movement (Cult Education) AFP/January 23, 2001
Teachings of Falun Gong
Is Falun Gong a cult? January, 2009, By Rick Ross
China: Whether the self-immolations of 23 January 2001 in Tiananmen Square were a fabrication; if so, who is making the allegations and based on what evidence (2001 to November 2004) Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Ottawa
"Falun Gong: homophobic mind control cult" San Francisco Sentinal - Letter to the Editor/January 27, 2006, By Samuel Luo
Sect vows to stop "evil tide sweeping mankind to catastrophe" South China Morning Post/April 26, 1999
White House Reviews Incident Involving Epoch Times Photographer (Washington Post)
A Chinese Battle on U.S. Soil (Cult Education Institute)
Falun Gong (Cult Education Institute)
Who is Li Hongzhi? (Cult Education Institute)
Interview with Li Hongzhi (Cult Education Institute)
Group Says 2,000 Arrested in China (Cult Education Institute)
Endgame for the Falun Gong? (Cult Education Institute)

Listener Letter Happy Hour: The State of Trans Politics In the UK! Jan 31, 2019

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The Suspicious Deaths Surrounding Democratic Political Donor Ed Buck Jan 17, 2019

We advise listeners to be prepared for stories concerning drug use, exploitation, graphic imagery, and death. Please be advised. Anyone who has information or corrections on what we discussed, please email us at eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Fact Correction January 17th, 2019: Jasmyne Cannik’s tweet/thread that Lawson discusses about Gemmel Moore was published on July 28th 2018, not the day after his death (originally stated as July 28th 2017.)

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Ed Buck And The Black Queer Lives That Don't Matter (January 14th 2018, VIBE)
MORE DETAILS (Nov 18th 2018, LA Times)
PRELIMINARY WARNINGS (Aug 12th 2017, Jasmynne Cannick)
The Family of Germaine Releases Moore’s Journal (Feb 2018)
Jasmyne Cannik on Twitter (July 28th 2018, Twitter):
Witness Stories: Damar Love, Steve Martin, and James D’Jarnette (Aug 14th 2017, WEHO Times)
Witness Stories: Jermaine Gagnon Tells His Ed Buck Story (January 9th 2019, DailyMail)
LaTasha Nixon After Second Incident (January 12th 2019, DailyMail)
Second Incident (January 14th 2018, VIBE):
DCCC, 'deeply disturbed' About Ed Buck (January 14th 2019, Fox News)

Tyra Banks and the Weird, Wonderful World Of America's Next Top Model (feat. Rashida Reneé) Dec 19, 2018

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Breaking Down Kesha vs. Dr. Luke vs. Katy Perry (feat. Lady Gaga) Dec 06, 2018

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5 Takeaways From New Kesha vs. Dr. Luke Court Documents (Jezebel, Hazel Cills)
Katy Perry Says Rape is Not Within Accused Kesha Abuser Dr. Luke’s Character (The Observer, Helen Holmes)
Lady Gaga Breaks Her Silence on Leaked Texts to Kesha Criticizing Katy Perry (Variety, Margeaux Sippell)
Dr. Luke Aims to Ensure He's Getting Cut of Kesha's 'Rainbow' Album (THR, Eriq Gardner)

Lena Dunham Shit The Bed (Again!) Nov 29, 2018

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Lena Dunham Comes To Terms With Herself (Allison P. Davis, The Cut)

We Follow Up On The Developments Around Noodles & Beef and #JusticeForJack Nov 15, 2018

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FIRST UPDATE - THE PROJECT
WEEK-LATER UPDATE BY THE SHOW
NOODLES AND BEEF LEFTOVERS BLOG (tumblr)

The Gay Community Created Noodles & Beef And Now We Must Reckon With It (An Original Investigation feat. Chris!) Oct 23, 2018

(CREDIT FOR SOURCES GOES TO @blibblobblib, TUMBLR USERS WHO ASKED NOT TO BE NAMED, AND OTHERS WHO STEPPED FORWARD FO MESSAGE US.)

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Um, Are Russian Bots Flooding YouTube With Procedurally Generated Nursery Rhymes? Sep 04, 2018

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What The F*** is Going On With Grimes, Elon Musk, and Azealia Banks? Aug 22, 2018

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Sending #PlaneBae a Cease And Desist (with Ashley Reese!) Jul 19, 2018

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