Keep It!

The mics are on, the takes are heating up, and awards season isn't going to comment on itself. Join Louis Virtel (Jimmy Kimmel Live!) and Nina Parker (Friday Night Vibes, E! News) every week as they descend into the gorgeous wreckage of pop culture, unpacking the biggest stories in TV, film, and entertainment news. But they don't stop at celebrity NEWS, they also bring you celebrity GUESTS! We're talkin' Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh, Bowen Yang, Dylan O’Brien, Danielle Deadwyler, Ivy Wolk, Andrew Garfield, and many more. Expect unabashed gay reads, brows both high and low, and a lot of Rihanna appreciation from today’s most esteemed culture vultures. Hello, The Academy? Consider yourself warned! New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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February 25 · 1 hr 6 min
A24's Pillion and Black Actress Appreciation with Dewayne Perkins
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedian/actor Dewayne Perkins to discuss Alexander Skarsgård's new film Pillion and to recognize the definitive list of their all time favorite Black actresses. Dewayne also talks about the joy of working with Seth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara on The Studio.
February 18 · 1 hr 9 min
Wuthering Heights & Netflix's ANTM Doc with Nina Parker
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by pop culture commentator Nina Parker to discuss the new Wuthering Heights film as well as the deaths of Robert Duvall, James Van Der Beek and Rev. Jesse Jackson. They also unpack Netflix’s revelatory new documentary series about the 2000s reality TV classic, America’s Next Top Model, and the shocking behavior that went on in-front-of and behind the cameras.
February 11 · 1 hr 31 min
Bad Bunny Super Bowl & BHM Films with Symone & Monét X Change
This week, Louis is joined by Drag Race icon Symone to discuss Bad Bunny's halftime show and Black-led films that should live on forever. Then, Monét X Change joins to discuss her run on The Traitors and her upcoming stand-up tour. As a special treat, Monét stays for the Keep It segment and the trio discuss fake Super Bowl outrage, The Pitt, and the Diane Warren documentary. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
February 4 · 1 hr 41 min
The Grammys & Catherine O'Hara with Paula Pell & Nina Parker
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by pop culture reporter Nina Parker to discuss the Grammys, Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean, Nicki Minaj, Don Lemon, and Catherine O'Hara. Louis is also joined by Paula Pell to discuss writing on SNL and her upcoming Peacock series, The Burbs. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
January 28 · 1 hr 24 min
Oscar Nominations & Mel Brooks with Dylan O'Brien & Rheeqrheeq Chainey
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by TV writer Rheeqrheeq Chainey to discuss the Brooklyn Beckham family drama, Oscar nominations, the new Mel Brooks documentary The 99 Year-Old Man!, TikTok shop, and the never-ending Heated Rivalry press tour. Dylan O'Brien also joins Louis to discuss working with Rachel McAdams on his new film Send Help. Get a free can of OLIPOP: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one. Works on any flavor, any retailer. Go to drinkolipop.com/TRIPS. That’s drinkolipop.com/TRIPS. OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in the soda aisle and with the chilled beverages at thousands of retailers nationwide, including Walmart and Target.
January 21 · 1 hr 38 min
The Pitt & Traitors with Bill Skarsgård & Brandon Kyle Goodman
This week, Louis is joined by TV writer and podcaster Brandon Kyle Goodman to discuss the latest episodes of The Traitors, The Pitt, and their favorite sexually liberating movies and shows. Louis is also joined by Bill Skarsgård to discuss his new film Dead Man's Wire. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
January 14 · 1 hr 46 min
The Golden Globes with Eva Victor, Justin Sylvester, & Guy Branum
This week, Louis is joined by E! News correspondent Justin Sylvester and comedian Guy Branum to discuss the 83rd Golden Globes. They get into Nikki Glaser's monologue, Teyana Taylor, Rose Byrne, One Battle After Another, Hamnet, The Pitt, Sinners, and more. They also review the first three episodes of The Traitors season 4, then Louis sits down with Golden Globe-nominee Eva Victor to discuss their film Sorry, Baby. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
January 7 · 1 hr 24 min
Marty Supreme & Heated Rivalry with Ethan Hawke & Vinny Thomas
This week, Louis is joined by actor and comedian Vinny Thomas to discuss RuPaul's Drag Race season 18, Marty Supreme, the season finale of Marty Supreme, their favorite gay TV shows, Avatar: Ash & Fire, and James Cameron's recent comments on award nominations. Louis is also joined by Ethan Hawke to discuss his Golden Globe-nominated performance in Blue Moon. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Lovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with Dorinda Medley)
On this episode of Bravo, America! - a new series from Lovett or Leave It - Dorinda Medley recounts her days during the wild west of Bravo, before housewives considered social media, glam squads, and consequences. And she talks about how reality TV helped her become the star of her own life, how years as an Upper East Side political spouse readied her for the high-heeled combat of Real Housewives, and how in both worlds the worst thing anyone can be is boring. She and Lovett also commiserate about being eliminated first from their respective competition shows, although Dorinda’s ouster from The Traitors was far less justified. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Remembering Rob Reiner & Gay Guy Music Videos with Walton Goggins & Dylan Adler
This week, Louis is joined by stand-up comedian and comedy writer Dylan Adler to discuss Rob Reiner's Legacy, the new Rian Johnson film Wake Up Dead Man, and their top picks for the ultimate gay guy music video playlist. Walton Goggins also joins Louis to chat about the new season of Fallout, The White Lotus, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Golden Globe Noms & Best Albums of 2025 with Diane Kruger and Courtney Revolution
This week, Louis is joined by former The Circle contestant and pop culture commentator Courtney Revolution to discuss the Golden Globe nominations, Spotify Wrapped, their top albums of 2025, and the biggest celebrity gossip of the year, including Quentin Tarantino vs. Paul Dano, Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, Diddy, Sydney Sweeney's GAP ad, and Jimmy Kimmel vs. Trump. They later Keep It to Vanderpump Rules and the latest episode of Heated Rivalry. Louis also sits down with Diane Kruger to dive into her career and latest project, Little Disasters. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Hamnet & Heated Rivalry with Guy Branum and Rheeqrheeq Chainey
This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey join Louis to celebrate not watching another season of Stranger Things and recount their all-time favorite Winona Ryder roles. They break down Chloé Zhao's new film, Hamnet, and its chances in the awards field. They also take a moment to fan themselves after watching the new sultry hockey drama, Heated Rivalry, on HBO Max. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Pluribus & Celebs We're Thankful For w/ Thomasin McKenzie, Guy Branum, & Rheeqrheeq Chainey
This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey are back to talk about Wicked fever, Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV+ series Pluribus, and the celebrities we're thankful for. Thomasin McKenzie also sits down with Louis to discuss her new film, Fackham Hall. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Frankenstein, Lux, & Grammy Nominations with Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedy writers Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher to discuss Ryan Murphy's new Kim Kardashian-led series All's Fair, the Grammy nominations, Rosalia's new album Lux, and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Bugonia & HBO's I Love LA with Kyle Buchanan
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan to discuss Bugonia, Rachel Sennott's new series I Love LA, Hollywood streaks that need to come to an end, the viral AI Friends clip, and Jonathan Bailey's Sexiest Man Alive cover. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Lily Allen & Deliver Me From Nowhere with Justine Lupe & Kimberly Clark
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedian Kimberly Clark to discuss Lily Allen's new album, West End Girl, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the TikTokkers "decentering men," and Jennifer Lawrence's press tour. Justine Lupe also joins Louis to chat about season two of Netflix's Nobody Wants This. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
After the Hunt & Mr. Scorsese with Michelle Wolf and Rheeqrheeq Chainey
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by TV writer Rheeqrheeq Chainey to discuss Luca Guadagnino's After the Hunt, Apple TV's Mr. Scorsese docuseries, Netflix's gay military drama Boots, Kim Kardashian's faux fur thongs, and the current Oscar front-runners. Michelle Wolf also joins to discuss writing for late night, Barcelona's comedy scene, and her new stand-up special, The Well. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Oct 15, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Diane Keaton & The Kiss of the Spider Woman with Kyle MacLachlan & Jon Lovett
This week, Louis is joined by Pod Save America host Jon Lovett to discuss the greats of reality TV, Diane Keaton's inimitable career, Jennifer Lopez's new movie The Kiss of the Spider Woman, Bad Bunny's halftime show announcement, and D'Angelo's passing. Kyle MacLachlan also joins to chat about his new show The Lowdown, working with David Lynch, and his best memories with Diane Keaton. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" and More with Brendan Scannell and Jesse Williams
This week, Louis is joined by comedian Brendan Scannell to discuss Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, as well as The Rock's A24 debut in The Smashing Machine. Jesse Williams also joins to discuss his new Amazon series, Hotel Costiera, his experience with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Meryl Streep on Only Murders in the Building, as well as his memories of the late Richard Greenberg and his the Tony-winning play, Take Me Out.
Oct 1, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
One Battle After Another & Mariah Carey with Gillian Anderson & Jay Jurden
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comic Jay Jurden to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, new albums from Mariah Carey and Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj's Twitter rampage, Nicole Kidman's break-up, and the Riyadh comedy festival. Gillian Anderson also joins Louis to discuss Tron Ares, The X-Files, and A Streetcar Named Desire. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast