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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Sep 29, 2023 · 32 min
Keep It Real “Paige DeSorbo”
Ira chats with Giggly Squad co-host Paige DeSorbo on pop culture, podcasting, and of course Summer House and Southern Charm. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Sep 27, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
“Keep It Hears a Who?” w. Tim Gunn
Ira and Louis are joined by Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber of Who? Weekly to discuss who Travis Kelce (Taylor Swift’s new man) is, The Morning Show and other faux-tige TV, Usher headlining the Super Bowl, and more. Plus, new albums from Doja Cat, Kylie Minogue, Slayyyter, and Chappell Roan. And iconic host Tim Gunn returns for a conversation with Louis.
Sep 22, 2023 · 48 min
Keep It Real “Teddi Mellencamp; Shannon Beador’s DUI”
Ira interviews Two T’s in a Pod co-host Teddi Mellencamp about what it’s like hosting a Bravo podcast as a former Housewife. Crooked producer Kendra James joins Ira to discuss Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador and her recent DUI, then the two answer listener questions in a Bravo AMA. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Sep 20, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
“Minhaj à Truth” w. Symone
Ira and Louis discuss Hasan Minhaj’s farfetched stories, Drake dissing Halle Berry, Lauren Boebert’s theatre date, iconic album covers, A Haunting in Venice, and more. Plus, drag icon Symone joins to discuss her new series Avalon TV and life after winning RuPaul’s Drag Race. AVALON TV premiering exclusively on WOW Presents Plus October 9th!
Sep 15, 2023 · 43 min
Keep It Real "Jessel Taank"
In the debut of bonus series Keep It Real, Ira and Louis answer your burning reality show questions. Plus, Ira interviews Real Housewives of New York’s Jessel Tank about her polarizing role on the show, up and coming neighborhood Tribeca, 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
Sep 13, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
"In Da Club Chalamet" w. Graham Norton
Ira and Louis discuss the internet account obsessed with Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Rodrigo’s new album Guts, and Drew Barrymore crossing the picket line. Plus, Graham Norton joins to discuss his favorite celebrity talk show moments and his new novel, Forever Home. And in the Keep It segment: Rotten Tomatoes and Ice Spice’s Dunkin’ Donuts collab.
Sep 6, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
“September is a Summer Month” w. Brittany Broski
Ira and Louis discuss Beyoncé’s star-studded Renaissance Tour birthday show, what shows they’re watching (Platonic, Big Brother), and new music from Kylie Minogue, Olivia Rodrigo, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Selena Gomez, and Miley Cyrus. Plus, Brittany Broski joins to discuss her comic and cultural inspirations and her new podcast The Broski Report. And in the Keep It segment: spooky season and the ‘08 Obama campaign versus Madonna. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Aug 30, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
"Bikin' to the Oldies" w. Cody Rigsby
Ira and Louis discuss the new queer teen comedy Bottoms, Bob Barker’s legacy, and celebrity workout ventures. Plus, Cody Rigsby joins to discuss his new book XOXO, Cody and bring America’s new fave workout guru. And this week’s Keep Its: Kim Cattrall’s return to And Just Like That, and proper furniture etiquette.
Aug 23, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
“Tango: Idina” w. Idina Menzel and Kyle Turner
Ira and Louis answer listeners’ pop culture questions and discuss the NYT’s reporting on bubbling under pop stars and gays sending birthday nudes. Film critic Kyle Turner joins to discuss his book The Queer Film Guide. Plus, legend Idina Menzel joins to discuss her new album Drama Queen and her past on Broadway. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Aug 16, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
“Love Thang, Actually” w. Punkie Johnson and Dicey
Ira and Louis discuss Red, White, and Royal Blue, the controversy surrounding The Blind Side, Louis’ continued hatred of fall, and Bradley Cooper’s new Oscar bait film. Comedians Punkie Johnson and Dicey join to discuss their relationship advice podcast Love Thang. Plus, Ira and Louis play Who’s Older? where they guess celebrity ages. Check out Love Thang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-thang/id1690695573 Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Aug 9, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
"Watch Out for the Mean Grrrls" w. Bethany Cosentino
Ira and Louis break down Lizzo's lawsuit, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Aniston's social media drama, Survivor legend Cirie Fields joining Big Brother, and director William Friedkin's legacy. Plus, they play an IMDb themed game of celebrity called Known For where they guess a celebrity's most popular credits. And Bethany Cosentino joins to discuss her new solo record Natural Disaster, American mall culture, and more.
Aug 2, 2023 · 1 hr 46 min
“Beauty and the SpongeBob” w. Aly & AJ
Ira, Louis, and guest host Joel Kim Booster discuss Ariana Grande’s divorce and other celebrity breakups, Project Runway All-Stars and legacy reality shows, Sinead O’Connor, Paul Reubens, dating app screenshots, and Katy Perry’s career. Aly & AJ join to discuss their With Love From Tour and finding life in their old music. Plus, Ira responds to Louis’ Barbie review.
Jul 26, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
"Raising the Barbenheimer" w. Shea Couleé
This week, Louis and guest-host Matt Rogers (filling in for Ira) unpack the two most pressing film releases of the summer: Barbie and Oppenheimer. They also reflect on past blockbuster dual releases, question the marketing acumen of Elon Musk, and interview the sensational RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Shea Coulee. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Jul 19, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
“Once Upon a Strike in Hollywood” w. Tori Kelly
Ira and guest co-host Jay Jurden discuss SAG-AFTRA joining the WGA on the picket lines, Emmy nominations, racist TikTok lives, New York theatre audiences, and Miranda Lambert lashing out at fans. Plus, Tori Kelly joins to discuss her new EP, her Y2K music and fashion inspirations, and more.
Jul 12, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
"Dawn of the Threads"
Ira and Louis discuss Meta’s new social media app Threads, their week in Fire Island, the Wonka trailer, Britney’s new memoir title, Keke Palmer’s baby daddy drama, and Jonah Hill’s texts. Plus, their Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning review.
Jul 5, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
“Red, White and Barbie” w. Hari Nef and Alex Edelman
Ira and Louis speak to Hari Nef about the upcoming Barbie movie, the response to The Idol, and interviewing John Waters. Then, they speak to Alex Edelman about his new Broadway show Just For Us and the musicians who inspire them. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast
Jun 28, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
"A Rated R Is Born" w. Dewayne Perkins
Ira and Louis discuss Jennifer Lawrence’s R rated comedy turn in No Hard Feelings, the return of And Just Like That, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, 20 years of Liz Phair’s self-titled, and more. Plus, Dewayne Perkins joins to discuss his new film The Blackening.
Jun 21, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
"New Kids on the Blockbusters" w. Jason Schwartzman
Louis is joined by two guest hosts, comedian Solomon Giorgio and critic Angelica Jade Bastien, and together they ford the long-awaited The Flash, pick the greatest summer blockbusters of all time, and marvel at some Juneteenth opinions. Then Ira rejoins for an interview with ASTEROID CITY star Jason Schwartzman.
Jun 14, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
“Unscripted Gems” w. Patricia Arquette
Ira and Louis discuss the writer-less Tony Awards, Elliott Page’s new memoir, Pound Town as a summer anthem, potential Wheel of Fortune hosts, conflating The Weeknd with his character on The Idol, and gays wearing deodorant. Plus, Patrica Arquette joins to discuss her new series High Desert, making sense of David Lynch, and her other iconic roles.
Jun 7, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
“Valley of the Idols” w. Trace Lysette
Ira and Louis discuss new HBO series The Idol, the arrival of Pride month, the looming SAG-AFTRA strike, Tina Turner obituaries, and reactions to the Succession finale. Plus, Trace Lysette joins to discuss her new film Monica, how ballroom prepared her for acting, and more. Check out the Keep It Episode on the Tina Turner documentary: https://crooked.com/podcast/satan-boy-summer-with-naomi-ekperigin-and-megan-gailey/