Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Emmy-nominated TV writer Louis Virtel examines the gorgeous wreckage from his uniquely queer perspective with a rotating cast of special guest co-hosts. Each week, our “Prince of Pop Culture” is joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, Connie Britton, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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Our friends at ‪@lovettorleaveitpodcast‬ just kicked off a new miniseries where Lovett sits down with reality show royalty who have played a role in the genre dominating not just TV but our whole culture!
In this first episode Lovett sits down with Dr. Terry Dubrow who reveals the dark side of The Real Housewives franchise and the desperate hunger for fame that fuels it. Check it out and subscribe for new episodes with your reality TV faves every Tuesday!

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What 2025 film are you most looking forward to?

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Happy New Year, everyone! Our entire team at Crooked is still enjoying some much needed time off from the insanity that was 2024 but we'll be back with a brand new episode of Keep It next Wednesday, January 8 with a full recap this weekend's Golden Globe Awards!

See you then!

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Our very own Louis Virtel guest hosted this week's episode of ‪@lovettorleaveitpodcast‬ and in today's segment got the chance to sit down with fellow Oscars writer Bruce Vilanch. You know you need to see this conversation.

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Ira and Louis aren't the only ones talking about Chappell Roan's run-in with the political internet. Check out Crooked's ‪@whatadaypodcast‬ host Jane Coaston's take on the matter in today's latest episode and subscribe for your daily dose of Crooked News.

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Hey everyone! Keep It is off today following the holiday weekend but we'll be back this weekend with the first of TWO new episodes of Trophy Strife covering the biggest acting snubs of the Emmys!

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We are saddened today to learn of the passing of legendary actor Donald Sutherland.
Jump to time code 8:21 in Louis' recent episode of Trophy Strife to hear him discuss the actor's incredible but overlooked performance in Ordinary People.

RIP to one of the greats.

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Hey everyone! Ira and Louis are off this week due to the holiday but we'll be back with a new episode on Wednesday the 5th! In the meantime, let us know here what recent or upcoming culture topics you want to hear their takes on!

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Well, well, well....with Jon Lovett out for brief personal project look who's filling in to host ‪@lovettorleaveitpodcast‬ this week: our very own Louis!! Check it out

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In light of Ira's new video about the eras of Beyonce, which one is your personal favorite?

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