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While “Game of Thrones” fans eagerly anticipate the show’s return for a seventh season this summer, “Happy Sad Confused” has a treat for you: breakout star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. In this visit with Josh, the Danish actor gets real about his life and career, and nothing is off limits. From his alcoholic father to his ill-conceived choice to do coke to get into character for an early role, this chat is refreshingly honest. Oh, and he’s funny too! Coster-Waldau laughs about his near miss almost being cast as John Carter, why the “Game of Thrones” pilot had to be shot twice, and what fans can look forward to next season. Coster-Waldau is currently starring in the crime drama “Small Crimes” (out on Netflix now).
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards about the work they are doing and challenges they face under this new administration, what she was like as a young activist, and how teens are a part of the fight to protect reproductive rights.. Rookie contributor Sandy Honig brings us a new Starter Pack: an intro to absurdist comedy. And Call Your Girlfriend co-host Aminatou Sow answers a question from a listener about homesickness.. Each week on the Rookie Podcast, we'll interview people we admire: artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists. We'll also spotlight the work of Rookie readers (now listeners!) and contributors. We'll discuss creativity, pop culture, feminism, activism, self-care, love, friendship, and more.
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Karen Gillan has nerd cred to spare and we love her for it. This week, as “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” hits theaters, she visits Josh to talk about her love of "Star Trek," how “Doctor Who” changed her life, and why imitating Marilyn Monroe was the secret to playing Nebula. Josh also talks to Gillan about her Scottish roots, why the actress really wants to be known as K-Gill, her endorsement of Dwayne Johnson for president, and directing her first film! Plus, she talks about starring opposite Emma Watson in the new film “The Circle."
On the first-season finale of North Mollywood, high-level music biz influencer (and Molly's brother) Ben Lambert joins Molly, Andrew and Alex to discuss the simmering class rage behind Molly's #glassbricks movement and the generation-defining loss of innocence that was Fyre Festival.
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to author Durga Chew-Bose about her book “Too Much and Not the Mood,” writing with specificity, and tensions of identity. Rookie contributor Jamia Wilson brings us a new Life Skill: How to correct people when they mispronounce your name. We'll also hear from listeners about what Rookie means to them! Each week on the Rookie Podcast, we'll interview people we admire: artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists. We'll also spotlight the work of Rookie readers (now listeners!) and contributors. We'll discuss creativity, pop culture, feminism, activism, self-care, love, friendship, and more.
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Neil Gaiman’s fertile imagination has been entertaining and enthralling readers for decades. Whether you know him from his groundbreaking comic-book writing for “The Sandman,” his acclaimed novels like “Stardust” and “The Graveyard Book,” or his writing for film and TV (“Beowulf,” “Doctor Who,” and “Coraline,” just to name a few), if you like imaginative fiction, you’re likely a fan. This week on Happy Sad Confused, Gaiman joins Josh to discuss one of his most beloved works, American Gods, and its long-awaited television debut. Launching on Starz at the end of April, the show stars Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, and Gillian Anderson, to name a few, and has received some of the best reviews of any show in 2017. In this conversation Gaiman discusses the process of bringing “American Gods” to the screen, why he hopes “The Sandman” will also end up on TV, and why he’s sick of grim and gritty superhero films.
MTV News' Ira Madison III (@ira) joins Alex, Molly, and Andrew Ti to talk Riverdale and horror comics.
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to actress Winona Ryder about the music and books that inspired her growing up, getting her start in acting, and being bullied in school. Writer Ashley C. Ford answers a question from a listener about the responsibility that comes with writing about people of color in stories. And Rookie contributors Ugochi and Ogechi Egonu teach us how to relearn your mother tongue in another installment of Life Skills. Each week on the Rookie Podcast, we'll interview people we admire: artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists. We'll also spotlight the work of Rookie readers (now listeners!) and contributors. We'll discuss creativity, pop culture, feminism, activism, self-care, love, friendship, and more.
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Why was Anne Hathaway, one of the biggest and most celebrated movie stars in the world, considering leaving acting only a couple years ago? The Oscar winner joins Josh this week to talk about her peaks and valleys, how this Jersey girl made it big, and why she’s sick of nice-girl roles. Hathaway’s new film is “Colossal”, a delightfully bizarre blend of sci-fi, comedy, and drama, that’s been wowing critics since it debuted at the Toronto Film Festival. Also on this week’s episode of “Happy Sad Confused” is actress and social media superstar Bella Thorne. At just 19, Thorne’s already got an impressive resume in television and film. She joins Josh to talk candidly about being nearly broke at 18, how social media actually pays her bills, and her new TV series, “Famous in Love” (which just debuted on Freeform).
Writer Brooke Baker joins Molly, Andrew and Alex to discuss the new, post-traumatic season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians and a Vanderpump Rules argument so trivial it took three episodes to resolve.
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to Olympian fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad about balancing school with sports, designing modest wear, and being a role model. Author George Saunders answers a question from a listener about trying new things. Plus, contributor Dylan Rupert gives us a Starter Pack on getting into astrology. Each week on the Rookie Podcast, we'll interview people we admire: artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists. We'll also spotlight the work of Rookie readers (now listeners!) and contributors. We'll discuss creativity, pop culture, feminism, activism, self-care, love, friendship, and more.
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For most actors, a life of quiet consistent work is practically a dream come true. And that’s the life Bill Nighy led for most of his career, steady work on the stage, on television and film, and even on radio, but never “that part”—the one that would launch him. All of that changed in 2003, when, by now in his 50s, he stole “Love Actually” out from under the likes of Hugh Grant and Liam Neeson with a memorable turn as a rock n’ roll legend Billy Mack. Since then, he’s added class and wit to a variety of high profile projects (not to mention returning to the stage and television whenever he can). Joining Josh on the podcast this week, Nighy reveals himself to be a self-deprecating delight, soft spoken but hysterical, and quite insightful. In this conversation, Nighy talks about his latest role as a hammy actor during WWII in “Their Finest”, why he loves working in sci-fi, and why he’s astonished that after all this time, it’s now that filmmakers are asking him to take off his clothes.
ONE DAY THEY'LL MAKE A CURE FOR PAIN AND THAT'S THE DAY DYLAN MCKAY (AKA HE WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES) WILL THROW HIS DRUGS AWAY.
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton from the podcast “Another Round” about what they were like as teens, dealing with anxiety and meeting the Obamas! Actress Rowan Blanchard answers a question from a listener about the pressure to get good grades. And contributor Krista Burton walks us through a very important life skill: how to ask a stranger out.
Each week on the Rookie Podcast, we'll interview people we admire: artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists. We'll also spotlight the work of Rookie readers (now listeners!) and contributors. We'll discuss creativity, pop culture, feminism, activism, self-care, love, friendship, and more.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @tavitulle @rookiemag @mtvpodcasts
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Just because a guy looks like Hercules doesn't mean he doesn't love geeking out about Tolkien and Dungeons & Dragons. As evidence we present the larger than life Joe Managniello. This week on "Happy Sad Confused", Josh welcomes Joe to the podcast and finds himself out-geeked by a guy who looks like a real life superhero. Manganiello (about to be heard as Hefty Smurf in "Smurfs: The Lost Villge" out this week) discusses almost playing Superman AND Spider-Man, how giving up drinking turned his life and career around, and his passion project, turning Dungeons & Dragons into a franchise. All that and he does a mean Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The number one movie in America is a terrifying film about a misanthropic buffalo-man, his collection of amorous inanimate objects, and punitive taxation. It's the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST episode! Put Molly, Andrew and Alex's magics to the test!
This week, host Tavi Gevinson interviews Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor (aka Lorde, aka @lorde) about growing up, getting personal in her writing, her new single “Green Light,” and her forthcoming album. Also featured: career advice from Hilton Als.
Each week on the Rookie Podcast, we'll interview people we admire: artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists. We'll also spotlight the work of Rookie readers (now listeners!) and contributors. We'll discuss creativity, pop culture, feminism, activism, self-care, love, friendship, and more.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @tavitulle @rookiemag @mtvpodcasts
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If it seems like Scarlett Johansson’s been kicking ass on screen non-stop in recent years, you’re right. A slew of appearances as Black Widow, a Luc Besson adventure in “Lucy”, and now the eagerly anticipated “Ghost in the Shell” (out this Friday) might make you forget the 32 year old started out an indie darling with films like “Ghost World” and “Lost in Translation.” This week she joins Josh on the podcast to reflect on her unusual career trajectory and also confess “mama’s tired”. So while yes, she’s shooting “Avengers: Infinity War”, don’t look for her to sign on for another ass kicking heroine immediately. Johansson talks to Josh about early days growing up in New York, how Woody Allen changed her career, and why she could have been known as Scarlett Schlamberg. Later in the show, Colin O’Donoghue visits “Happy Sad Confused” to chat about his much obsessed over show, “Once Upon a Time,” singing in an upcoming episode, and his new film, “Carrie Pilby”.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, MTV News' style editor Haley Mlotek joins Rachel Handler to interview writer Durga Chew-Bose. Durga is the author of the new essay collection Too Much and Not The Mood, and also Haley's good friend — in fact, Haley edited three of the essays that appear in the book, so we go deep on those. We talk to Durga about the strange and bittersweet experience of living alone for the first time, the blissful relief of hiding in a movie theater during the oppressive New York summer, and what it sounds like to fall off a bridge. Later, Durga schools us all about Polly Platt, one of the most influential producers and production designers and screenwriters of the 1970s and 1980s who — by nature of being a woman in '70s Hollywood — was often overshadowed by the men she worked with.
Woody Harrelson has this celebrity thing figured out. Any man who counts Bill Murray and Willie Nelson as friends, calls Maui home, and bounces between Star Wars flicks and the quirky comedies, certainly seems to have cracked the code. That being said, all Woody wants to do is stop working. In this second visit to “Happy Sad Confused” the self-professed “slacker hippie” admits he’s desperate for a break. Don’t worry too much though, Woody knows great material when he gets it, which certainly applies to “Wilson” (opening Friday) and the forthcoming Han Solo film, a project he believes might be the greatest Star Wars film yet. In the course of this chat, Josh takes Woody back to his acting beginnings, how he was able to break into films with “White Men Can’t Jump,” why “Natural Born Killers” drove him a little crazy, and why after becoming known as a notorious stoner he gave up smoking nearly a year ago. Also joining Josh on the podcast this week is Rebecca Ferguson, who exploded onto the big screen in 2015 stealing scenes from no less than Tom Cruise in “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation”. Now, as she prepares to reprise her role in the next “Mission”, she talks to Josh about fighting aliens in “Life” (opening Friday), why she bought a windmill and a circus wagon, and why she feels like Hermione on this latest press tour.
This week on "Lady Problems," the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture's treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Teo Bugbee co-host alongside film critic Kristen Yoonsoo Kim. First, we talk about the new Olivier Assayas movie Personal Shopper, in which Kristen Stewart plays a personal shopper who may or may not sext with ghosts. Then we analyze Stewart’s career at large from the cringe-worthy Twilight to her first Assayas collaboration Clouds of Sils Maria and try to pinpoint exactly when she got so damn good at acting. Find Rachel, Hazel, and Teo on Twitter and say hi, and call us up with your Lady Problems at 205-677-5239 — yes, that is 205-677-LADY, and if you think we’re not going to remind people of that every single week, then you must not know Lady Problems.
If you invite consummate improv geniuses like Paul Scheer or Rob Huebel on your podcast you’re going to go on a tangent or two. Invite them both on, with their long history together, well you’d better strap yourself because things are going to get weird. That’s definitely the case on this week’s “Happy Sad Confused” as Josh welcomes two of the funniest men on the planet as they promote their new hilarious go90 series, “Drive Share”. The conversation quickly goes awry in the best possible way as the guys discuss everything from why Idris Elba should be the next Batman and why you should never trust Cameron Diaz with a secret to Paul’s strange reason for having a Ralph Fiennes autograph in his childhood bedroom to a lengthy consideration of Rob’s penis (probably too lengthy to be honest).
"Rookie is a magazine by and for teenagers and their cohorts of any age. I was 15 when I founded our site (rookiemag.com) in 2011, because I couldn't find a publication for young people that respected its readers' intelligence, honestly addressed what they were going through, and had actual teens writing for it. In the years since, millions of people continue to turn to Rookie for emotional guidance and artistic inspiration. In addition to providing an outlet for teenagers, we've also published original content from and interviews with people like Hillary Clinton, Morrissey, Solange, Lorde, Laverne Cox, Zadie Smith, Roxane Gay, Gloria Steinem, Amandla Stenberg, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sia, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Thom Yorke, Alessia Cara, Tracee Ellis Ross, Miranda July, Barry Jenkins, Wendy Davis, and more. We love exploring ways to meet and interact with Rookies–we do tours, publish books, and more–and a podcast felt like our perfect next step. In the Rookie Podcast, we'll interview people we admire: artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists. We'll also spotlight the work of Rookie readers (now listeners!) and contributors. We'll discuss creativity, pop culture, feminism, activism, self-care, love, friendship, and more with guests like Winona Ryder, Hilton Als, Annie Clark, and so many more to come. I hope you'll listen!" - Tavi
"Rookie is a magazine by and for teenagers and their cohorts of any age. I was 15 when I founded our site (rookiemag.com) in 2011, because I couldn't find a publication for young people that respected its readers' intelligence, honestly addressed what they were going through, and had actual teens writing for it. In the years since, millions of people continue to turn to Rookie for emotional guidance and artistic inspiration. In addition to providing an outlet for teenagers, we've also published original content from and interviews with people like Hillary Clinton, Morrissey, Solange, Lorde, Laverne Cox, Zadie Smith, Roxane Gay, Gloria Steinem, Amandla Stenberg, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sia, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Thom Yorke, Alessia Cara, Tracee Ellis Ross, Miranda July, Barry Jenkins, Wendy Davis, and more. We love exploring ways to meet and interact with Rookies–we do tours, publish books, and more–and a podcast felt like our perfect next step. In the Rookie Podcast, we'll interview people we admire: artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists. We'll also spotlight the work of Rookie readers (now listeners!) and contributors. We'll discuss creativity, pop culture, feminism, activism, self-care, love, friendship, and more with guests like Winona Ryder, Hilton Als, Annie Clark, and so many more to come. I hope you'll listen!" - Tavi
Potential Trouble Sources Molly, Andrew and Alex fight through debilitating illness to awkwardly interview legendarily awkward interviewer Louis Theroux about his new project, MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE
Welcome back to “The Stakes.” This week, producer Mukta Mohan brings us stories from Friendship Park: the only place along the 2,000 miles of border between the United States and Mexico where people from both countries can talk to each other face-to-face.
Jerrod Carmichael doesn’t need you to laugh at everything he says. For most comedians that might seem antithetical to their very existence, but Carmichael has different ambitions— as you might expect if you’ve seen his unique work. This week, we find out what’s on the mind of this brilliant young comic as he’s set to unveil his new stand-up special, “8” (debuting Saturday night at 10pm on HBO). Taped only weeks after the election, Carmichael’s set is raw and real and yes, provocative at times. And here he’s all of the above — not to mention hysterical too — as he delivers his take on Trump, a culture he thinks is a little too whiny, and why so much comedy today doesn’t do it for him. Plus, Carmichael gives a sneak peek at season 3 of his critically hailed NBC sitcom, “The Carmichael Show,” why he wanted to make a network show in the golden age of cable, and what it’s like to be in a Transformers movie.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Teo Bugbee, Rachel Handler, and Hazel Cills put a rush on the episode so you can listen to it while you get ready (or show solidarity) for the International Women’s Day strike. The three of us go back in time and talk about labor trailblazer/movie star Olivia de Havilland, who happens to also be one of the narrators of Ryan Murphy's latest FX series, Feud. We delve into the first episode of the show as well, which has a strange way of looking at aging women. Later, it's the return of our segment "Fucked-Up-in-a-Good-Way Movie About Women of the Week." We talk about the 1979 classic Norma Rae, in which Sally Field kicks ass unionizing a textile factory in North Carolina. Onward, comrades! Find Rachel, Hazel, and Teo on Twitter and say hi, and call us up with your Lady Problems at 205-677-5239 — yes, that is 205-677-LADY, and if you think we’re not going to remind people of that every single week, then you must not know Lady Problems.
Andrew wanted Alex and Molly to watch THE GREAT WALL and talk to him about it. That basically happened! Plus, Oscar weirdness & LA LA LAND trutherism AKA "I Happen To Have Barry Jenkins Right Here" AKA "Mongolian Dreadlocks" AKA "Ginger Is The Color Of Matt Damon's Hair."
This week on The Stakes, senior national correspondent Jamil Smith speaks to Nicole and Akeem Browder, the siblings of Kalief Browder, who spent three years in Rikers Island without a trial. His powerful story was made into a six-part documentary series, Time: The Kalief Browder Story, which premiered on Spike on March 1.
This week, Teo and Rachel talk to the fabulous Melanie Lynskey. Melanie's in the new movie "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore", an eccentric crime-thriller-cum-dark-existential-comedy (just watch it) that won Sundance's Grand Jury Prize and premiered on Netflix last week. We talk to Melanie about the film, why she's such a consistently calming presence in indie cinema, how she sometimes feels "invisible" as a woman over 30 in Hollywood, and how she keeps herself from disappearing into her consistently morose characters. Later, we play a game with Melanie called "Trivia About Yourself," in which we quiz her about her 20-plus years of incredible movies.
At this point, Anna Kendrick is close to achieving full-time cohosting status on “Happy Sad Confused.” She visits Josh this week for a record fourth time, this time bringing a friend along in filmmaker Jeffrey Blitz. Kendrick and Blitz first teamed up for the Sundance hit "Rocket Science" a decade ago. They reminisce with Josh about how that film jump-started each of their careers and talk about why it took them so long to reteam. Their new film, Table 19, opens this week. Also joining the podcast this week is Stephen Dorff, making a bold left turn in his career with his country-western movie and album "Wheeler" (now available on-demand). Dorff talks about being known as that “e-cig guy,” and living down "Blade" almost 20 years later.
Alex, Molly, and Andrew Ti get lost in the vastness of BBC's Planet Earth 2. Then Molly talks about her love for Fifty Shades Darker!
Senior national correspondent Jamil Smith talks with Congresswoman Maxine Waters about going viral after 37 years of public service, and why she's no fan of the current administration. Plus, producer Mukta Mohan speaks with Pat Ivers and Emily Armstrong of GoNightClubbing about the time they spent documenting New York City’s punk and no wave scenes from 1975 to 1980.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Rachel Handler co-host alongside Andrea Silenzi. Andrea is the host of "Why Oh Why," a weekly podcast in which she speaks with friends, experts, and guys in bars about where love and sex meets technology. We talk to Andrea about her undying love for the Bachelor franchise — which Hazel has never seen and which makes Rachel feel like a bad person. Later, — and spoiler alert — Hazel and Rachel pose as characters from this year's Oscar-nominated films to ask Andrea for relationship advice (i.e., should Jennifer Lawrence's Passengers character stay with Chris Pratt's, even though he woke her up against her will on a century-long trip to a new planet?). Finally, all three women answer a Lady Problem from a concerned mother.
On this week’s “Happy Sad Confused,” we find Allison Williams in crisis. The final season of "Girls", the show that launched her career, is airing right now; her new (and first!) film, "Get Out", is opening in theaters this week; and she’s not doing well with the news that Monopoly is doing away with the thimble. So yeah, not exactly earth-shattering, disturbing developments, but still, Allison is ready to let loose in this episode, from her unlikely obsession with "Pearl Harbor" (and Josh Hartnett), to her fear of ventriloquist dummies, to why she can’t bring herself to watch the "Beauty and the Beast" trailer. Speaking of the forthcoming Disney flick, Josh welcomes the Beast himself, Dan Stevens, on this episode as well. Dan reflects on "Downton Abbey," the show that launched his career; the way his Downton character was initially written out of the show; his new critically acclaimed FX show, "Legion"; and why he felt like “a crash test hippo on stilts” making his new movie.
Jacked up on shamrock mochas, Molly, Alex and Andrew go deep on David Cronenberg's THE DEAD ZONE and the deep-Netflix gem THE CURSE OF THE MAN WHO SEES UFOS.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Teo Bugbee co-host alongside Rachel Handler. First, we take to the streets of New York to visit Kylie Jenner's pop-up shop and ask the important questions, like, "Do you know who Kylie Minogue is?" and "What would Abraham Lincoln think of Kylie Jenner?" Then we delve into Fifty Shades Darker, trying to figure out what the actual fuck this movie is and how it relates (or doesn't) to our favorite BDSM films of yore. Later, we talk to our friend Katie McDonough from Fusion about her piece that asks, "Why does Stephen Miller sound like such a dick?"
Welcome back to “The Stakes,” where this week we're diving into the art world. Doreen St. Félix spoke with 61-year-old painter Kerry James Marshall — whose just-closed show "Mastry" drew huge crowds to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Met Breuer building in New York. The legendary artist reflected on what has changed over the course of his 35-year career, and what has remained the same — namely, his commitment to portraying only black subjects.
If you’ve seen Dane DeHaan’s work, you might think he’s a tortured angst-ridden teenager, prone to moodiness and ripping a bully at school’s teeth out (okay, that just happened in “Chronicle”, the movie that launched his big screen career). The reality is DeHaan is a pretty even keel guy, and yes a fully functional well adjusted adult. He’s 31, happily married (to actress Anna Wood), and expecting his first child this year, all while juggling two major films he’s the lead in. The first of these, “A Cure For Wellness” (opening this week) puts DeHaan through the paces (if you fear the dentist, drowning, or car crashes, you’ve been warned). On this episode of “Happy Sad Confused”, DeHaan reveals he’s been through worse, almost getting his head cracked open on the set of “Chronicle”. But enough about near death experiences, this conversation is filled with fun, from the actor geeking about his forthcoming sci-fi film, “Valerian”, to what his Match.com profile would look like (spoiler: do NOT touch his feet).
Molly and Alex are joined by Andrew Ti of Yo is this Racist to discuss the horror film It Follows and the HBO show The Young Pope.
"You know you try to have fun with how scary this might be. I think ultimately comedy is cathartic. I think it's empowering. I think it's important to laugh at the things that scare you because I think it can help you. You can fight that person more effectively. But I'm telling jokes but I'm going to be honest it's a hard time." We’ve got a special episode for you this week featuring Jamil Smith in conversation with comedian Dean Obeidallah, host of the eponymous SiriusXM radio show. Jamil and Dean cover a broad range of subjects, from the Muslim Ban to what to make of the first weeks of Trump’s presidency.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Rachel Handler co-host alongside one of our favorite horror directors, Karyn Kusama. Kusama's directed Jennifer's Body, Girlfight, and last year's The Invitation; her new short film, part of a female horror anthology called XX, is out next week. We talk to Karyn about her Rosemary's Baby-esque short, the strange and singular trajectory of her career, the state of modern horror, and why being a woman is totally fucking terrifying. Don't forget! Call us up with your Lady Problems at 205-677-5239 — yes, that is 205-677-LADY, and if you think we’re not going to remind people of that every single week, then you must not know Lady Problems.
Welcome to podcasting history. This week “Happy Sad Confused” welcomes two April fools babies as Josh’s guests, surely a first in the annals of the medium. First up is Taran Killam, whose eclectic career has included six memorable seasons on “Saturday Night Live”, a surprising appearance in “12 Years a Slave”, and now a Broadway run in “Hamilton”. Killam lives up to his nerd reputation in this conversation that goes deep into “Star Wars” (including the tongue in cheek audition tape he made for the Han Solo movie), how to properly imitate Christoph Waltz, what it’s like to direct Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a detailed pitch for the superhero movie he desperately wants to star in. Later in the show David Oyelowo visits Josh to talk about his starring role in the true life romantic drama, “A United Kingdom” (out this Friday). Oyelowo also talks about his remarkable performance in “Selma”, why Idris Elba has his vote to be the next James Bond, and even sings a little power ballad, just to show off his range.
Molly and Alex are joined by Andrew Ti of Yo is this Racist to discuss the new TV show Riverdale which is based on the Archie comics.
Welcome back to “The Stakes,” where we're trying our best to make sense of a world that increasingly defies the rules of logic. Coming up on the show today: Part 1: MTV News staff writer Doreen St. Félix talks with I Am Not Your Negro director Raoul Peck, whose film continues the legacy of one of America’s most notable writers and social critics. Part 2: Producer James T. Green heads to the Bronx Documentary Center for "Whose Streets? Our Streets!” an exhibit that acts as a testament to the deep spirit of resistance that we're feeling all over the country right now. Part 3: Poet-in-residence Marcus Ellsworth reminds us why we continue to fight back against modern racism with his work, “The Ghost Of Jim Crow.” Thanks for being with us on this journey, internet.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Rachel Handler c-host alongside Vulture's TV columnist Jen Chaney. We talk to Jen about her new piece, "The Romantic Comedy is Not Dead — It's Just Not The Same As You Remember," break down our favorite and most abhorred rom-coms, and wonder what the rom-com will look like now that we are living in a hellish dystopia. Later, we get into how, during awards season in said dystopia, famous women are using the mic to voice dissent, — and, this week, have awkward but important conversations about intersectional feminism at Sundance. Lastly, we'll talk about how and why female pop-culture icons like Carrie Fisher and Cher Horowitz have become central to the resistance.
One of the exciting byproducts of visiting a film festival like Sundance is getting a sneak peek at the next big thing, whether it be a filmmaker or an actor. Certainly this year was no exception with relative unknowns like Chante Adams (“Roxanne Roxanne”) and Danielle Macdonald (“Patti Cake$”) breaking through in a big way. Then there’s the young talent, already established, but still on the rise. That’s what this week’s “Happy Sad Confused” delivers with four conversations with some of the best and the brightest actors working today, each making a splash at Sundance this year. Tavi Gevinson is only 20 years old, but already boasts an eclectic list of accomplishments, from writer and fashion maven to magazine editor. It’s her acting career however that is the focus of this conversation, from her stage work in “The Crucible” to her Sundance debut, “Person to Person”. Returning to the podcast on this episode is the charming and self-deprecating Dave Franco, whose Sundance flick “The Little Hours” teams him up with Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, and real-life fiancé Alison Brie. Franco talks about his absurdly awkward sex scenes, being objectified, and still finds time to rib Josh for never having seen “The Room”. Another returning guest and Sundance veteran at just 25 is Logan Lerman, starring in the ambitious drama, “Sidney Hall”. Lerman again proves he’s the real deal in this heartbreaking story of a young writer grappling with success, fame, and his own demons. Finally, Josh welcomes a newcomer to “Happy Sad Confused” in Zoey Deutch, making her Sundance debut with two films, “Rebel in the Rye” (she stars as Oona O’Neill opposite Nicholas Hoult’s JD Salinger) and “Before I Fall”, a sort of dramatic “Groundhog Day” by way of YA that’s garnered great reviews in advance of it’s March 3rd opening.
Molly and Alex welcome Tess Lynch and Emily Yoshida to reassemble Molly's old podcast the Girls In Hoodies for an emergency summit on the state of things.
Welcome back to “The Stakes,” a rundown of the week’s news — without the talking heads. Coming up: Part 1: We venture to a small town upstate with a long history in the fight for women’s rights, as writer Jaime Fuller and producer Kasia Mychajlowycz report from the Women’s March in Seneca Falls, New York — the birthplace of the American women’s suffrage movement. Part 2: Producer James T. Green chats with Robyn Kanner, designer and co-founder of MyTransHealth, about the shortcomings of the Women's March — such as their non-inclusion of trans rights — and what cis-white women can do to become better feminists. Part 3: In a country that continues to push marginalized folks into the corners, safe spaces are becoming more important, more necessary than ever. Producer Mukta Mohan takes us to a legendary DIY venue in Los Angeles called The Smell to find out why it’s so important to musicians and fans, and what they’re doing to keep it open. Part 4: Style writer Gabby Noone reads her essay "Everything I Know About Style I Learned From Mary Tyler Moore" in honor of the legendary actress who passed away at 80 years old this week.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills, Teo Bugbee, and Rachel Handler are joined by MTV News Culture Editor Leah Beckmann. First, the four of us break down the Oscar nominations and the utter horror we're all feeling at the fact that Annette Bening was not nominated for 20th Century Women (really, this is just an excuse for us to talk for an extremely long time about 20th Century Women). Later, we'll share our personal experiences at various Women's Marches over the weekend — then discuss the very valid criticisms of the march and what we're planning on doing next. Later, we break our no-men-on-this-podcast rule to answer a Lady Problem from our friend Charles.
"Happy Sad Confused" (in the person of Josh Horowitz) has hit the road this week to take you to the Sundance Film Festival. So don't worry about scoring a ticket or trekking to Utah we've got you covered with three conversations straight from the historic launching pad of indie films. First up, it's Woody Harrelson, who memorably plays the title character in the Daniel Clowes adaptation, "Wilson". But we couldn't let Woody go without talking a little Star Wars (he was recently cast in the forthcoming Han Solo film). Josh finds out if Woody knows what kessel run is and discovers why the actor stays away from urinals at all costs. Surprisingly Star Wars was also on the mind of Jack Black in this episode (find out how he ranks all the films here). Black made a triumphant return to Park City, starring in the hilarious fact based comedy, "The Polka King". Finally, we welcome two newcomers to the show but they're veterans of Sundance, Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood. Josh chats with the pair about their new black comedy for Netflix, "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore".
Kaitlyn Vella and Amanda Gurock discuss episode 609 of Teen Wolf. Don't forget! The Wolf Pack girls are here to take your calls! Dial in at 1-929-26-WOLF-1 and give us your thoughts about the latest episode and your predictions for next week. Kaitlyn and Amanda will answer a few questions from listeners every Monday morning to help you start your week on the right foot (paw?) and get excited for the new episode of Teen Wolf Season 6 on Tuesday night. Don't forget to tune into Team Wolf: The Official Team Wolf Podcast every Tuesday night on the MTV Podcast Network!
Alex and Molly discuss the old HBO shows they are currently watching to escape from reality - Deadwood and Curb Your Enthusiasm - and whether it's working.
SPOILER ALERTIf you have not seen “Split,” do NOT read this or listen to the accompanying podcast. You have been warned! SPOILER ALERT M. Night Shyamalan, so celebrated for his early films like “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs” has essentially reinvented himself in recent years, abandoning big budgets, to work on his own terms for psychological thrillers that could at times almost pass as black comedies. “The Visit” scored with critics and audiences alike and now he continues the trend with “Split”, starring James McAvoy as a man with DID (dissociative identity disorder). It’s all totally new territory for Shyamalan. Right? Not quite. If you’ve seen the film, (and if you haven’t this your last chance, get out of here!) you know the big secret at the heart of “Split”. This is the long awaited continuation of “Unbreakable”, complete with a return of Bruce Willis as David Dunn. Fans of “Unbreakable” have clamored for a sequel virtually since the film’s release in 2000. And while the filmmaker has teased a possible return to the universe at some point, no one anticipated it would happen this way. Talking at length in this exclusive conversation with Josh Horowitz specially for a spoiler-centric “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Shyamalan reveals a lot—from the origins of “Split” in the original “Unbreakable” script to his plans for the 3rd installment of the story, a film that will bring together David Dunn (Willis), The Horde (James McAvoy) and Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson), a film the director intends to make next. There’s a ton of juicy details in the conversation below. If you’re an “Unbreakable” fan, prepare yourself!
Welcome back to “The Stakes,” a rundown of the week’s news — without the talking heads. As always, we’ve got a great show for you, so grab your coffee or tea, put in your earbuds, and let’s get to it. Coming up: Part 1: Politics writer Jane Coaston talks with transgender equality advocate Erica Lachowitz about what the Trump presidency means for the fight to repeal North Carolina's HB2. Part 2: Politics writer Jaime Fuller meets with Dr. Yuval Neria to investigate something a lot of us probably identify with: the connection between the 24-hour news cycle and anxiety. Part 3: Senior national correspondent Jamil Smith sits down with Sherrilyn Ifill, the president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Part 4: MTV News’s poet-in-residence Marcus Ellsworth leaves us with a call to action.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Rachel Handler co-host a Very Special Sex-isode with Sybil Lockhart. Sybil is the lead researcher at OMGYes, a new site that works to demystify female sexuality through new research and in-depth interviews with real women. We ask Sybil how the site got started, how its founders hope to change the way women talk about and experience sexual pleasure, and how they located so many brave, real women willing to talk about and — quite literally — expose themselves and the details of their sexuality on camera. Later, we'll talk about The Hollywood Problem: the way women's sexuality is depicted (or not) in Hollywood, and why that's a problem for ladies trying to learn about how to have an actual orgasm in real life.
Bryce Dallas Howard’s busy 2016 (there was her memorable SAG nominated turn in “Black Mirror” and the underrated “Pete’s Dragon”) may be over but 2017 has a lot in store for her as well. In this return visit to “Happy Sad Confused”, Howard talks about co-starring with Matthew McConaughey in next week’s “Gold”, and how one memorable scene almost led her drinking the first alcohol in her entire life. Plus, Howard looks ahead to returning to “Jurassic World” for the sequel (her next shoot), confirming there is a title, and explaining why new director JA Bayona was “the one who got away” before he signed on to the film.
Kaitlyn Vella and Amanda Gurock discuss episode 608 of Teen Wolf. Don't forget! The Wolf Pack girls are here to take your calls! Dial in at 1-929-26-WOLF-1 and give us your thoughts about the latest episode and your predictions for next week. Kaitlyn and Amanda will answer a few questions from listeners every Monday morning to help you start your week on the right foot (paw?) and get excited for the new episode of Teen Wolf Season 6 on Tuesday night. Don't forget to tune into Team Wolf: The Official Team Wolf Podcast every Tuesday night on the MTV Podcast Network!
Alex, Molly, and series regular Andrew Ti have some jazzy thoughts about why La La Land is a very bad movie.
Welcome back to “The Stakes,” a rundown of the week’s news — without the talking heads. This week is all about action, so let’s get into it. Coming up on the show today: Part 1: Writer Marcus Ellsworth talks with Ash-Lee Henderson, co-director of Tennessee's Highlander Research and Education Center — otherwise known as the place Rosa Parks was trained before the Montgomery bus boycott, and where the song “We Shall Overcome” became a civil rights anthem. Henderson is the first queer black woman to hold that position with the historic organization. Part 2: Ana Marie Cox sits down with Angel Padilla, one of the authors of the Indivisible Guide — a site that shares practical strategies for resisting the Trump agenda. Part 3: Producers Michael Catano and Kasia Mychajlowycz chat with two winners of this year’s Future Cities Accelerator, a program that gave $1 million away to 10 groups tackling problems faced by poor people in cities: Rose Afriyie, co-founder of mRelief, and Jimmy Chen, founder and CEO of Propel.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Teo Bugbee, Hazel Cills and Rachel Handler talk about the madness that was this week's Golden Globes, airing our grievances with Hollywood's drunkest, most uncomfortable evening (dirty beers in South Sudan, anyone?). Later, we talk about our dream awards season, in a world where the entertainment industry appropriately recognizes projects by and about women and people of color and letting Casey Affleck suffocate inside his own beard. Finally, we answer a Lady Problem from Carly, a woman seeking a feminist club that isn't expensive or pretentious.
In his eleven seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” Fred Armisen appeared in over 800 sketches, proving to be the most versatile oddball utility player the storied late night show could hope for. Since leaving the show in 2013, rather than setting his sights on film, as many of his fellow ex-SNL-ers have, Armisen has found a groove on TV. His Peabody winning show, “Portlandia” has just entered it’s 7th season on IFC. That channel is also home to his deliciously specific documentary spoof series, “Documentary Now”. And most nights you can find him leading the band on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”. All of these busy jobs come up on this week’s conversation on “Happy Sad Confused” but you may delight most in the tangents. From Armisen’s lamenting the end of the nerd era to his creepy plans for his own funeral (he plans to have his tombstone read “Buried Alive. 666”), it’s all uniquely Fred.
Kaitlyn Vella and Amanda Gurock discuss episode 607 of Teen Wolf. Don't forget! The Wolf Pack girls are here to take your calls! Dial in at 1-929-26-WOLF-1 and give us your thoughts about the latest episode and your predictions for next week. Kaitlyn and Amanda will answer a few questions from listeners every Monday morning to help you start your week on the right foot (paw?) and get excited for the new episode of Teen Wolf Season 6 on Tuesday night. Don't forget to tune into Team Wolf: The Official Team Wolf Podcast every Tuesday night on the MTV Podcast Network!
Alex and Molly welcome back Andrew Ti of Yo! Is This Racist? for a deep dive into SyFy's The Expanse and run out of bubblegum discussing the anti-capitalist politics of John Carpenter's eighties dystopian classic They Live.
Welcome back to “The Stakes,” where this week is all about looking ahead. Coming up on the show today: Part 1: We take a look at the future of humanitarian aid as producer Kasia Mychajlowycz speaks with Sunita Grote, manager of UNICEF’s Innovation Fund, about how they’re investing in drones to help children around the world. Part 2: Producer James T. Green talks about the evolution of libraries with Josie Parker of the Ann Arbor District Library — which is lending out way more than books. Part 3: Producer Mukta Mohan makes a pilgrimage to Maja D'Aoust, a.k.a. the White Witch of The West to find out what the ~ stars ~ have in store for us this year. Part 4: Poet in residence Marcus Ellsworth is here with a new piece titled "Choose Your Words Wisely."
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Teo Bugbee and Rachel Handler interview Erin Darke, star of the recently and inexplicably canceled Amazon series Good Girls Revolt. Teo and Rachel talk to Erin about the rare experience of working on a woman-centric show, why she thinks Good Girls Revolt was axed so suddenly despite its buzzy first season (hint: It has to do with a roomful of dudes), and the chances of the series being picked up by another network. Later, the three recall their favorite Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds performances, and answer a Lady Problem for a woman whose boyfriend has picked up a bizarre catchphrase.
In this first “Happy Sad Confused” of the new year, it’s all the more appropriate that Josh welcomes two artists who very much represent the future. First up is Janelle Monae, already a phenomenal music success story, who has made a huge splash as an actor in recent months. Despite never acting on screen before, Monae’s first films roles, in “Moonlight” and “Hidden Figures” prove she’s a talent to be reckoned with, no surprise to anyone familiar with the rest of her career. Monae chats with Josh about her path as an artist, why she’s always been a sci-fi lover, and the influence her friend and mentor, Prince, had on her life. Also joining Josh on the podcast this week is Damien Chazelle, the filmmaker behind “Whiplash” and the critically beloved “La La Land”. If you’ve seen Chazelle’s work you know he’s the real deal and he lays out much of his creative vision and aspirations in this conversation. The 31 year old discusses his love of “crazy movies”, how a Miles Teller/Emma Watson version of his film (which nearly came to be) would have differed, and how a phone call from JJ Abrams changed his career.
Kaitlyn Vella and Amanda Gurock discuss episode 606 of Teen Wolf. Don't forget! The Wolf Pack girls are here to take your calls! Dial in at 1-929-26-WOLF-1 and give us your thoughts about the latest episode and your predictions for next week. Kaitlyn and Amanda will answer a few questions from listeners every Monday morning to help you start your week on the right foot (paw?) and get excited for the new episode of Teen Wolf Season 6 on Tuesday night. Don't forget to tune into Team Wolf: The Official Team Wolf Podcast every Tuesday night on the MTV Podcast Network!
Andrew Ti (Yo Is This Racist?) returns to Mollywood to compare Pizzagate mind-maps with Alex and Molly, who've both been staying up way too late watching Adam Curtis documentaries.
Welcome to a special edition of “The Stakes,” where we’re taking a look back at one of our best pieces from the past year — plus a little something new. Coming up: Part 1: Senior national correspondent Jamil Smith sits down with civil rights legend John Lewis and his two collaborators on a recent graphic-novel trilogy. Part 2: Our poet in residence Marcus Ellsworth is back with "The Last First Breath," a poem about being suspended in the timeless space between this year and the next.
Natalie Portman is known for many things but being a great impressionist is not one of them (she’s not shy about admitting this). All of which makes her transformation into Jackie Kennedy in the new film, “Jackie”, that much more impressive. It might be time to stop placing any expectations on the 35 year-old, unless you’re expecting her to land another Oscar nomination for this performance, because that’s basically a done deal. Far from a conventional cradle to grave biopic, “Jackie” captures the grieving first lady at a pivotal juncture, in the days immediately following her husband’s assassination. On this episode of “Happy Sad Confused”, Portman takes us back to the beginning, how her career bizarrely intersected with Britney Spears’, how she avoided being sexualized on screen at a young age, and finally answers the million dollar question: which “Star Wars” film will she show her children first?
Speed dialers, the time has come: the first season finale. Thirty episodes later, Ira and Doreen take stock of the trash ass year that was 2016. First, a rundown of the worst things about this year, which is essentially a rant against men. And then--the best things. Moments like Lemonade, Michelle Obama, and Moonlight made this year bearable, if not beautiful. Here's to hoping 2017 will have them, too. Thanks for riding with us for this first year. Season 2 will be bigger, better, blacker, and of course, shadier. See you in February. Call in to “Feedback,” Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
Alex and Molly welcome Andrew Ti to handicap all the Oscar movies none of us have actually seen.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Rachel interview Brit Marling, the genius behind and star of Netflix's The OA. We talk to Brit about the innumerable interpretations of the show, her research on near-death experiences, her adoration for Maggie Nelson, choreographing The OA's "movements" with Ryan Heffington, and walking that fine line between vulnerability and schlock. Later, Teo Bugbee and Doreen St. Felix join Rachel and Hazel to very seriously discuss the most important question of the holiday season: Is Christmas Feminist???????
Welcome to a special holiday edition “The Stakes,” where we’re taking a look back at one of our best pieces from the past year — plus a little something new. Coming up, we’ve got an extended version of music writer Hazel Cills’s interview with Khaela Maricich and Melissa Dyne, a.k.a. The Blow, on womanproducer.com — their digital archive of women making their own sonic universes. We're also featuring a poem from Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib, author of the acclaimed book, The Crown Ain’t Worth Much, called “And Who, This Time.”
If you’re going to list the actors most filmmakers are dying to work with these days, Michael Fassbender’s name had better be at or near the top of the list. All of which makes his decision to lend his talents as an actor and producer to “Assassin’s Creed” all the more intriguing. And yet, despite being an admittedly lapsed gamer, the 39 year old says, on this week’s “Happy Sad Confused” the concept was too intriguing to pass up. But this conversation goes far beyond actor motivations and career calculations. Fassbender goes full showman, singing his own made up song for the upcoming “Alien Covenant” and debuting spot-on imitations from “Dumb & Dumber” and “The Big Lebowski”. Plus, just how close did he come to starring in a “Star Wars” movie? Speaking of what ifs, Megan Mullally joins the podcast this week to talk about some films you might have missed her in, such as her cut role from David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” and her blink and you’ll miss it film debut in “Risky Business”. But it’s the “Will & Grace” star’s role in “Why Him?” opposite Bryan Cranston and James Franco that has her excited, calling it “the biggest job I’ve ever gotten”. She explains why in this very funny chat.
It's Speed Dial's first annual Christmas episode! There are two kinds of Christmases in America, and this week Ira and Doreen investigate them both. Celebrated by black people and a select group of discerning others, Black Christmas is a joyous occasion, which usually ends with family members, full of collards, lounging happily on a couch. First, a rundown of the iconic Black Christmas film canon: we're talking A Diva's Christmas Carol, The Best Man Holiday, The Preacher's Wife. Next, the music, both the corny (Chris Brown) and the sublime (Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway and of course, Mariah Carey). Because Speed Dial is an equal opportunity podcast, your hosts also try to understand White Christmas. This holiday, as its defenders like Megyn Kelly and Bill O'Reilly show, is a very angry time, one where people feel that there traditions are threatened. Ira and Doreen attempt to understand the rage of their fellow Americans. That is, of course, the spirit of Black Christmas. Call in to “Feedback,” Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
Alex and Molly welcome Wesley Morris for a Do You Like Prince Movies reunion to talk about movies, TV, and the year nobody cared about Brad and Angelina.
Welcome back to “The Stakes,” MTV’s “orange in your Christmas stocking” of podcasts. We’re tasty and sweet! Just peel us! That’s not weird, and I resent any implications to the contrary! Coming up on the show today: - MTV Podcast Director Michael Catano speaks to Rebecca Craven of the Pipeline Safety Trust, an independent organization that promotes pipeline safety, to find out how common pipeline failures actually are — and what’s at risk when something goes wrong. - Producer James T. Green hangs out with Kimberly Drew, a.k.a. Museum Mammy, whose Tumblr helped millions of people learn about black contemporary artists. - Correspondent Gaby Wilson talks with Texan fashion designer Subhi Taha about his eponymous line of androgynous clothing that he calls “modestwear.” - Marcus Ellsworth, our poet in residence, takes on the humanitarian horrors unfolding in Syria and how to turn empathy into energy for what comes next.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Rachel co-host alongside Variety's Chief TV Critic Mo Ryan. First, Mo chats about her recent, thought-provoking piece on the progress and pitfalls of TV's depiction of rape, including her thoughts on Game of Thrones's deluge of rape scenes and Jessica Jones's perspective-shifting treatment of trauma. We also discuss the internet's irritating reaction to Teen Vogue's scathing political op-ed. Later, we answer a Lady Problem for our coworker Holly, who cannot get over this THR article in which seven white dudes discuss race and gender.
Hello Speeddialers! Ira Madison III and Doreen St. Félix return with another episode of ‘Speed Dial with Ira and Doreen,” MTV’s bicoastal podcast about music, pop culture, sex, and race. This week is all about movies. But before Ira and Doreen get into a Keep It segment about the Golden Globe nominees, there's a quick rundown of their respective weeks. Ira's in La La Land since taking percocet for a muscle he pulled getting swole, and Doreen is still in awe after witnessing how hard parents go at parties when they can get a babysitter. Your Speed Dial hosts decide that nominations for Moonlight, Insecure, and Fences are iconic. But Casey Affleck and Mel Gibson? Keep it. Next, a conversation about Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals, which Ira argues is a whiteface Tyler Perry movie. Finally, a voicemail from a listener who's caught in a messy love triangle. Call in to “Feedback,” Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
It's the last episode of Skillset’s Season Two, our masterclass on high school movies. But I can’t throw my graduation cap before I get to talk about three of my all-time favorite flicks. First up, Bring it On introduced us to the crazy world of high school competitive cheerleading. But it turns out some of those insane moves -- okay, a lot of them -- aren’t technically legal. So how real is Bring it On? We ask Susie Knoblauch of the National Federation of State High School Associations who oversees cheer battles to separate the truth from the tinsel. Then, we talk about the most famous prom dress in movie history. Hint: It’s pink. It’s covered in blood. It’s Carrie’s, and costume designer Luis Sequera had the tough job of updating the iconic gown when Hollywood remade Carrie 37 years after the original. That’s several lifetimes in teenage trends. And finally, let’s go to Harry Potter’s Hogwarts where the class subjects are fiction, but the teaching styles are all too real. There’s good teachers and bad teachers, boring classes and classes that should be interesting but somehow still wind up boring because the teacher doesn’t care. Dr. Melissa Johnson of Virginia Commonwealth University studied their teaching styles and discovered who is the worst teacher at Hogwarts -- and it isn't because they tried to kill their students. Skillset will be back in early spring with our third season and a new theme. We’ll be traveling around the world in eight episodes, so subscribe to the show on your favorite podcatcher and join us for a new adventure and a new batch of experts.
Emile Hirsch, acclaimed for performances in films like “Into the Wild”, “Milk”, and “Lone Survivor”, has returned to the big screen for “The Autopsy of Jane Doe”, a thriller that earned raves when it screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and Fantastic Fest earlier this year. In this, his first extensive interview in nearly two years, Hirsch opens up about his formative acting experiences, from “The Girl Next Door” and “Alpha Dog” to “Speed Racer.” He also opens up for the first time about the incident that changed the course of his life in 2015 when, drunk past the point of recall, he was arrested for aggravated assault at a nightclub during the Sundance Film Festival. Hirsch plead guilty to misdemeanor assault, servicing 15 days in jail. In this candid conversation, he candidly discusses for the first time his rehab time, sobriety, and finding clarity as the father of a three year old.
Kaitlyn Vella and Amanda Gurock discuss episode 605 of Teen Wolf. Don't forget! The Wolf Pack girls are here to take your calls! Dial in at 1-929-26-WOLF-1 and give us your thoughts about the latest episode and your predictions for next week. Kaitlyn and Amanda will answer a few questions from listeners every Monday morning to help you start your week on the right foot (paw?) and get excited for the new episode of Teen Wolf Season 6 on Tuesday night. Don't forget to tune into Team Wolf: The Official Team Wolf Podcast every Tuesday night on the MTV Podcast Network!
Alex and Molly welcome writer Alena Smith (The Affair, The Newsroom) to discuss her new play Icebergs, why the North Pole is better than the South Pole, and of course, Westworld predictions for season 2.
Welcome back to “The Stakes,” where we don’t mind that it’s getting darker earlier and earlier, because there are no windows in our podcast studio. Coming up on the show today: - We check in with organizers at Standing Rock to learn what’s next in the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. - Bandcamp managing editor Jes Skolnik talks to Jessica Hopper, MTV’s editorial director of music, about the fire at an Oakland, California, venue that killed 36 people and the importance of DIY spaces like Ghost Ship. - Artist Molly Soda, whose radically accessible work mostly lives on the internet, talks with Darcie Wilder, also known as @333333333433333. - Our favorite poet-in-residence, Marcus Ellsworth, performs his poem “Call Me Nero.”
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, the OG trio — Rachel Handler, Hazel Cills, and Teo Bugbee — returns to co-host. We kick things off by unpacking the strange cultural response to two sex-centric movies in theaters now, Elle and The Handmaiden — specifically, the idea that all on-screen sex should be “realistic,” or representative of all sex, and the notion that female performers have zero agency when it comes to filming their own sex scenes. We also delve into this week’s controversial story about Bernardo Bertolucci and Maria Schneider and the rape scene in Last Tango in Paris. Later, Hazel shares how we can fuck with the Trump administration this week, and we all answer a Lady Problem for Jackie, who’s horrified by her co-workers’ politics.
A lot of assumptions have been made about Aaron Taylor-Johnson. He became tabloid fodder simply because of his engagement at the age of 19 to noted filmmaker Sam Taylor-Wood. This wasn’t the career playbook for an actor on the rise thanks to diverse works like “Nowhere Boy” and “Kick-Ass”. In this conversation on “Happy Sad Confused”, his podcast debut, Taylor-Johnson opens up about what it’s been like to be scrutinized and judged simply for falling in love and wanting to be a young father. Currently starring in the critically hailed Tom Ford thriller, “Nocturnal Animals”, the 26 year old reveals he never harbored a wish to play a superhero despite playing two already. Plus he pulls the curtain back on what it’s like to be “media trained” and why his big moment with Bruce Springsteen got ruined.
'Speed Dial,' Episode 27: "HaterNation" Following a real whirlwind of a week, Ira and Doreen are back to address some things they've learned. The first being—you can't spell 'white nationalist' without The Nation! This episode addresses a piece published by the publication, in which a writer...critiqued both Ira and and Doreen. Their conversation places the article in the context of the pattern of more overt, leftist racism following the election of Trump. Next, Ira and Doreen find out they disagree on the whole Tomi Lahren and Trevor Noah peace summit. After that, a conversation about the similarities and differences between Donald Glover's two projects this year. Lastly, an honest and brave voicemail from a listener who's looking for freedom. Call in to “Feedback,” Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
Kaitlyn Vella and Amanda Gurock discuss episode 604 of Teen Wolf. Don't forget! The Wolf Pack girls are here to take your calls! Dial in at 1-929-26-WOLF-1 and give us your thoughts about the latest episode and your predictions for next week. Kaitlyn and Amanda will answer a few questions from listeners every Monday morning to help you start your week on the right foot (paw?) and get excited for the new episode of Teen Wolf Season 6 on Tuesday night. Don't forget to tune into Team Wolf: The Official Team Wolf Podcast every Tuesday night on the MTV Podcast Network!
Alex and Molly welcome special guest TV writer John Levenstein (Arrested Development, Kroll Show) to talk about final Westworld theories and the British blouse-ripping hit PBS show Poldark.
This week, Skillset skips across time from Ye Olde England to modern day stoners to ancient beasts. First up, William Shakespeare stopped going to school when he was 13, but his plays make great high school movies -- especially if they star Julia Stiles. Dr Gitanjali Shahani, a professor of English at San Francisco State University, explains the lasting power of 400-year-old blockbusters. Here's another Shakespeare fun fact: Last year, a research team found traces of weed and cocaine on Shakespeare’s pipes. The Bard was baked? Sounds like the plot of a teen movie, like the stoner comedy High School where a kid feeds his entire class pot brownies to duck out of a drug test. That sounds extreme, but according to Emily Feinstein of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, 90% of teens say their classmates smoke, drink or use drugs during the school day. That stat is staggering, so we called up Emily to learn more. And if after all that, you think you’re seeing things, you’re not alone. Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait, the star of one of my all-time favorite teen movies, One Crazy Summer, has spent years on a mission to find Bigfoot. Is he for real? Is Bigfoot for real? Let’s ask on this week’s episode of Skillset.
For months, protesters have been camping out in North Dakota to stop construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, a $3.7 billion project that will transport oil across four states. Supporters state that the pipeline will bring millions of dollars to the area, create jobs, and decrease U.S. reliance on foreign oil; opponents want to protect sacred Standing Rock Sioux sites that pipeline construction could destroy, and worry about potential contamination of the Missouri River if a rupture were to happen. The protest camps have grown to house several thousands of people from all over the country, including members from hundreds of different tribes. Now, they’re facing pressure from authorities who say everyone must leave the camp by December 5. MTV News writer Marcus Ellsworth and podcast producer Kasia Mychajlowycz traveled to the Oceti Sakowin camp, a large allegiance of smaller camps containing an estimated 7,000-8,000 people, to talk to water protectors, volunteers, and allies about why they’re standing up against the Dakota Access Pipeline, and what they’ll do when December 5 rolls around. Voices featured in this show include Eva Cardenas, André Perez, George Pletnikoff Jr., Andre Nunez, and Liz George. You can learn more about the mission of the Oceti Sakowin camp, as well as donate to their efforts at http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org/. To learn more about the Indigenous Peoples Power Project, visit http://ip3action.org/. This episode of The Stakes was produced by Kasia Mychajlowycz, Michael Catano, James T. Green and Mukta Mohan for the MTV Podcast Network. You can subscribe this and other MTV Podcasts productions wherever you find your favorite shows.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Rachel Handler and Teo Bugbee interview filmmaker and actress Sophia Takal. We kick things off by interviewing Takal about her new movie, Always Shine, a psychological thriller that hits theaters this weekend and stars Mackenzie Davis and Caitlin FitzGerald as friends whose mutual jealousies and resentments bubble up during a weekend getaway to Big Sur. We also dig into this week’s Lady Problem — Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy’s assertion that there are no female directors ready to helm a Star Wars film — and talk to Takal about whether she’s ever experienced similar discrimination. Later, we introduce a new segment called “How to Fuck with the Trump Administration This Week,” then solve a Lady Problem for Nicole, who caught her aunt shit-talking about her over DM (!).
This week, Ira and Doreen bring back “Keep It,” the quick pop-culture rundown that decrees what greatness can stay and what mess can go. On the docket: struggle plates on holidays commemorating genocide (for the love of Beyoncé, season your mac and cheese), the British comedies Fleabag and Chewing Gum, and the psychologizing of Kanye West. Next, your “Speed Dial” hosts talk about The Weeknd’s interesting new album, Starboy. Yes — interesting. Ira and Doreen also get into a conversation about the semantics of white supremacy and the debates about whether the term “alt-right” is normalizing. Spoiler: It doesn’t matter! Lastly, as always, your voicemails!
Shia LaBeouf has certainly packed a lot into his relatively short 30 years on this planet. From child star to a franchise leading movie star. From avant garde artist to outspoken asshole. He’s been labeled a lot of things (some unfairly, some he’ll cop to quite willingly) and he’s not afraid to talk about all of it in this very honest conversation with Josh Horowitz on this week’s “Happy Sad Confused”. Professionally this has been a banner year for LaBeouf, earning widespread acclaim for his role in “American Honey” and now returning to his roots, re-teaming with filmmaker Dito Montiel for “Man Down”, a PTSD drama co-starring Kate Mara and Jai Courtney. LaBeouf discusses his changing priorities for his career, how he’s obsessed with chasing truth, why he considers himself a blue collar actor, and whether he could imagine returning to a “Transformers” or “Indiana Jones” movie. The answers, like LaBeouf himself, will likely surprise you.
Alex attempts to describe Dr. Strange to Molly, who knows nothing about it except that she hates Benedict Cumberbatch's face. Then they delve further into the Netflix season of Black Mirror, and get bummed about Leonard Cohen.
Pay attention, class. This week Skillset salutes to John Hughes, the prom king of the high school movie. First up, step into the office of high school principal Sean Gaillard to ask if that class-skipping punk Ferris is really the hero of Ferris Bueller. Then, we hand the microphone to guitarist Sam Cannariato of the cover band Molly and the Ringwalds to talk about how John Hughes' soundtracks became eternal hits. And finally: legend has it that John Hughes' original version of The Breakfast Clubwas two-and-half hours. Audiences have never seen a full hour of lost footage, including a whole new character. Assistant editor Nancy Frazen was there -- and we ask her what got cut out. So raise a fist and let's get marching on this week’s episode of Skillset.
It's the Team Wolf Hotline for episode 602! The Wolf Pack girls are here to take your calls! Dial in at 1-929-26-WOLF-1 and give us your thoughts about the latest episode and your predictions for next week. Kaitlyn and Amanda will answer a few questions from listeners every Monday morning to help you start your week on the right foot (paw?) and get excited for the new episode of Teen Wolf Season 6 on Tuesday night. Don't forget to tune into the next episode of Team Wolf: The Official Team Wolf Podcast!
The Wolf Pack Girls, Kaitlyn Vella and Amanda Gurock, sit down with the man behind the Teen Wolf social accounts, Christopher Hill, to discuss episode 602 of Teen Wolf.
The Wolf Pack girls are here to take your calls! Dial in at 1-929-26-WOLF-1 and give us your thoughts about the latest episode and your predictions for next week. Kaitlyn and Amanda will answer a few questions from listeners every Monday morning to help you start your week on the right foot (paw?) and get excited for the new episode of Teen Wolf Season 6 on Tuesday night. Don't forget to tune into the next episode of Team Wolf: The Official Team Wolf Podcast!
Welcome back to "The Stakes," the podcast where we collectively try to untangle the colossal clusterfuck that is politics, news, and social justice in the year 2016. Coming up on the show today: Part 1: MTV News podcast producer James T. Green talks to Al Buford, who calls himself the spark of the 1966 and 1968 Chicago riots and who once shared some history with Green during a chance encounter in an Uber. Part 2: MTV music writer Hazel Cills asks Jillian C. York of the Electronic Frontier Foundation how we can protect our data and digital spaces from surveillance. Part 3: James T. Green is back with Maria Yuan, the founder of Issue Voter, a website that allows users to learn about legislation before it passes on Capitol Hill, tell federal reps what they think, and track how they vote — all from a smartphone. Part 4: Friend of “The Stakes” and host of The Memory Palace, Nate DiMeo, talks with 24-year-old Jose Barboza, a volunteer for Promise Arizona, an organization that works to harness the power of the Latino community in the state. DiMeo and Barboza spoke five days before the election ... and then again afterward. Part 5: Our poet-in-residence Marcus Ellsworth shares an essay about how people have been reacting to President-elect Trump and suggesting how and why we need to continue to push forward.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills, Rachel Handler, Teo Bugbee, and MTV News's TV critic Inkoo Kang process the new Trumpian reality. We talking about how we're all feeling (...like shit), what we can do (volunteer, donate to orgs like Border Angels and the Brennan Center for Justice and Planned Parenthood), if and how we can engage or should engage the people in our lives who voted Trump, and what the role of art is in the coming revolution. Later, we solve a Lady Problem for our friend Elizabeth, an Asian-American woman who's grappling with how to engage with white women (a majority of whom voted for Trump) post-election. Find Rachel, Hazel, and Teo on Twitter and say hi, and call us up with your Lady Problems at 205-677-5239 — yes, that is 205-677-LADY, and if you think we’re not going to remind people of that every single week, then you must not know Lady Problems.
A veritable legend visits “Happy Sad Confused” this week. The story of American moviemaking and celebrity in the 20th century would be woefully incomplete without a chapter devoted to Warren Beatty. He’s counted John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan as friends. He was trained by Stella Adler, discovered by Elia Kazan, battled with studio heads, flirted with running for public office, and was perhaps the last person to see Marilyn Monroe alive. Beatty is a delightful set of contradictions. He’s a charming storyteller who hasn’t done interviews in nearly 20 years. He’s a self-admitted control freak who talks endlessly about how much he values collaboration. He’s a quintessential hunky leading man with the soul of a comedian. Beatty is back in the public eye with “Rules Don’t Apply” (out November 23rd), a dramedy set in the waning days of the studio system and just as the sexual revolution was about to transform America. The film stars Beatty as Howard Hughes alongside Lily Collins and Alden Ehrenreich. This chat goes everywhere, from Beatty’s uneasy relationship with celebrity, why he turned down such classics as “The Godfather”, “Kill Bill”, “Boogie Nights” and “Superman”, to his take on the state of politics and the film business today.
It happened. Last week, a nightmare took hold on all our realities, and will maintain its grip for at least four years. After taking a week to regroup, Ira and Doreen are back. First, they discuss some of the white liberal and conservative fantasies that have been bubbling under the surface for years. In the interest of being proactive, your Speeddial hosts also offer some reading and viewing suggestions to help you prepare for survival, from black creators like James Baldwin, bell hooks, and Ava DuVernay. Next, Ira and Doreen lighten things up with conversations on the birth of our lord and savior, Dream Kardashian, and the uncomfortable comedy of Leslie Jones. Rounding this episode out is two feedback questions from our listeners.
Kaitlyn Vella and Amanda Gurock sit down with the Teen Wolf After After Show host Morgan Evans to discuss the final season premiere of Teen Wolf.
Welcome to another episode of Skillset – the podcast where every guest is an expert, and every week they teach you and me a new way to look at the movies. Today is dedicated to the rebels, the shit-stirrers, the trouble-makers whose aggro energy we’re going to need for the next four years. This isn’t a time for obedience. Let’s start with the first ever revolutionary teen: James Dean, who exploded into pop culture with 1955’s Rebel Without a Cause, released one month after he died in a car accident. He never got to see himself a star, but he made a big impression in Hollywood and on David Loehr, who moved to James Dean's hometown of Fairmont, Indiana to open the James Dean Gallery where he runs the annual costume contest. Then let's hang out with one of today’s major teenagers, actress Hailee Steinfeld, star of the new film The Edge of Seventeen in which she plays a junior named Nadine who breaks every rule. And finally, let's take off our pants and talk about Risky Business, the movie about a high school senior who opens a brothel in his parents home and turned Tom Cruise into a legend. But we’re not talking about his underwear. We’re going to be talking about his Ray Ban sunglasses and the power of one cool kid to rescue a failing 50-year-old company. So let's flip up our shirt collar and get going on this week’s episode of Skillset.
This week on The Stakes: - Producer James T. Green spends an evening with Assata's Daughters, an abolitionist group formed to address a shortage of programming and community for young Black women in Chicago. - MTV Style Editor Haley Mlotek interviews director Brett Story about The Prison in Twelve Landscapes, a documentary about our prison system that never shows a single prison. - PProducer Mukta Mohan interviews Nadya Tolokonnikova, founding member of Pussy Riot, about her latest music video called “Make America Great Again,” which imagines a dystopia in which ... Donald Trump is president of the United States. - Poet-in-Residence Marcus Ellsworth shares his Election Night poem, "Over My Shoulder."
Rachel Handler and Leah Beckmann recorded this week's episode of “Lady Problems” before the election, in a simpler time when a violent, white supremacist, misogynist, xenophobic, KKK-backed, sexually predatory, unstable, dangerously unqualified demagogue was not yet our president. So while they don't spend the episode taking down Trump, rest assured that they'll verbally destroy him very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy their interview with Anna Biller, the director of a movie called The Love Witch, which, appropriately, is about a woman taking down the men who've mistreated her. Leah, Rachel, and Anna also talk about the relationship between art and politics, then solve a Lady Problem about boning and telling for a caller named Jessica.
Welcome to "The Stakes After Dark," where we're one day from this all being over. Holly Anderson, Ana Marie Cox, Jane Coaston, and Jamil Smith are in our New York studio, staring down November 8 and asking a few of the questions that remain unanswered. Are Republicans in for a post-election reckoning? Will the surge of Latino voters we've already seen in Florida continue on the national level? Will increased voter registration among millennials translate into higher voting numbers for that group? How much voter suppression will we see in places like North Carolina? And do women and people of color deserve a parade after the hell we've put them through this year?
Welcome to “The Stakes,” our political-ish podcast where even though the World Series is over, we are, politically speaking, still biting our nails at the bottom of the ninth. Coming up: - MTV Politics writer Jaime Fuller speaks to two North Carolina residents about the transgender bathroom bill HB2 and the conservative takeover of that state. - The Dakota Access Pipeline protest is still going strong in Cannon Ball, North Dakota. MTV Politics writer Marcus Ellsworth talks with Eryn Wise, media coordinator for the Sacred Stone Camp in North Dakota and the International Indigenous Youth Council at Standing Rock. - Deputy Politics Editor Julianne Ross sits down with author Emily Witt to discuss her new book, Future Sex. - MTV Founders Editor Julie Zeilinger speaks about her history of covering Planned Parenthood, and we hear from young women about what the century-old health network means to them now. Thanks for being with us on this journey, internet!
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Rachel Handler co-host the show with Soraya Roberts, longform culture writer and author of In My Humble Opinion: My So-Called Life, a book about the best show that has ever existed on this doomed planet. We spend a not-inconsequential amount of time debating whether or not Jordan Catalano is the ideal human mate, then talk about Tippi Hedren's new accusations against Alfred Hitchcock and how they illuminate what it means to be a powerful man's "muse." Later, we solve a Lady Problem for Kelsey, whose boss wants her to smile more.
Forgive the pun but it’s a love fest on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast this week with two stars of Loving (in theaters November 4th), the new Jeff Nichols awards contender, plus a hysterical chat with two of our favorite comedians. If you’re a comedy nerd, you’ll be excited to hear the first conversation with Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, starring in “Oh Hello on Broadway”. As you’d expect from comedic veterans of SNL, Kroll Show, and Documentary Now, this chat goes everywhere – from Anthony Weiner to why they’re over zombies to why John is more interesting now that he’s sober. Plus they talk of course about their new show in which they play two “deep losers” as they put it. Kroll also stars in Loving which brings us to our second conversation of the week, with that film’s star Ruth Negga. You may have seen her in “Preacher” or “World War Z” but this may be the performance of her career. Loving in the true life story of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose marriage resulted in a supreme court case that forever changed the legality of interracial marriage.
Hello Speeddialers! This week, Speed Dial talks to one of the greatest performers of our time: Kelly Rowland! Kelly and Ira met up for a playful and warm chat in Los Angeles, during which Kelly tells Ira he has a cute nose. Next, Doreen and Ira get back on the phone for their weekly 'Keep It' segment, where they cast judgments down on Khloe Kardashian as Storm for Halloween, Drake and Kid Cudi, and Hilary Duff. Finally, a Feedback question from a listener who is fed up with New York City.
Alex and Molly welcome guests Michael Catano and Jessica Hopper for a discussion about anxiety dreams that will make it more difficult for you to enjoy eating strawberries ever again. Also discussed: Black Mirror.
Vote 'Yes' on Skillset's special episode dedicated to the president/ruler/queen of ‘90s high school movies: Reese Witherspoon. As we put together our season-long salute to high school movies, Reese reigned supreme. The sunny blonde captured the innocence and the danger of an age when almost-adults learn -- the hard way -- that their decisions have grown-up consequences. First up, in honor of Reese’s retro fantasy Pleasantville, where she plays a modern teenager shipped back to a perfect -- or perfectly repressed -- small 1950s town, we called up a guy you’re going to love: Carter Cook, a teenager who grew up in the real life Pleasantville, where the movie threw its premiere. Then, let’s get into Reese and Mark Wahlberg's thriller Fear and talk about abusive high school romances with Tatsumi Romano, member of the National Youth Advisory Board for LoveIsRespect.org. Finally, let’s go back to the future with Reese’s agonizingly prescient comedy Election in which an over-achieving brainiac blonde politician battles a country school that wants to see her fail. Sound familiar? MTV News editor Taylor Trudon sure thought so, so we sat down and tried to figure out where director Alexander Payne got his time machine -- and why he didn’t warn us. That's all in this week's Witherspecial episode of Skillset.
This week join host Daniel Ralston as he talks to Jodi Wille about The Source Family, a documentary she directed about a cult of musicians in california in the 70s; and Josh Madden — who along with his brothers Benji and Joel built Good Charlotte into one of the biggest bands around — about the role music videos played in the band’s image, perception, and success.
Welcome to “The Stakes,” MTV’s political-ish podcast that winces at any mention of the election but is glued to political Twitter anyways. Y’all sure do love your chain restaurants! Coming up on the show: — MTV Founders editor Julie Zeilinger speaks with Ansley Calandra, whose story of a run-in with Trump surrogate Omarosa before the second presidential debate went viral. Calandra discusses what it’s like being a sexual assault survivor — and a meme — during this election. — Jamil Smith sits down with Yusef Salaam, who was 14 years old when he was charged with the rape of a jogger in Central Park and became known as one of the Central Park Five. — Just in time for Halloween, we’re sharing an interview from a sister podcast of ours here at MTV called “Skillset.” MTV film critic Amy Nicholson chats with Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes — the book that became Mean Girls.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Rachel Handler cohost alongside Sarah Pappalardo Beth Newell, authors of How to Win at Feminism and editors and cofounders of Reductress, a.k.a. the “Onion of women’s magazines." The three gals kick things off with an interview about Beth and Sarah’s hilarious new book, then talk about a new link between birth control and depression that may or may not be total bullshit. Then they solve a Lady Problem for their friend Samantha, who’s having some extremely sexist workplace drama.
This week, Ira and Doreen introduce "Keep It," a rundown of which pop culture stories need to go and which ones can stay. This episode decides on Soulja Boy and Bow Wow's new mixtape, Amy Schumer, Omarosa and Patti La Belle. Next, a discussion about SNL's Black Jeopardy skit, and the uncanny similarities between black and white people in regions outside of the Northeast. Finally, Ira and Doreen realize they have very different opinions on Lady Gaga's new album Joanne, and shady hilarity ensues.
There’s something for everyone on this week’s “Happy Sad Confused” with Josh Horowitz. Want to catch up with the young woman who burst out of nowhere in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”? Daisy Ridley joins Josh to explain why she signed up to narrate and executive produce the inspiring new documentary, “The Eagle Huntress” (out November 2nd). Plus Josh of course grills Daisy for some Episode VIII news, how she feels about Rey being called a “Mary Sue”, and why she left Instagram. Maybe you like a more grizzled world-weary actor? Have we got the guy for you! Nick Nolte joins Josh to talk about a helluva life, from his infamous mugshot, how it felt to be People Magazine’s Sexiest Man alive, to how he got roped into an epic prank involving Sean Penn and Woody Harrelson. Nolte is a consummate storyteller, not to mention one of our finest actors. Make sure to check him out in his return to television in the Epix series, “Graves”.
The power of Manon compels you to listen to this wicked new episode of “Skillset.” As you heard last week, this season is dedicated to high school movies: the crushes, the classmates, and the clothes. But because it’s the week before Halloween, today we’re going to talk about the sinister side of high school: witches, murder, and kids who get stalked by death. First up, real-life witch Meagan Fredette tells us why The Craft cast a spell on so many magical young women. Then American Honey star Sasha Lane celebrates her favorite high school movie: the popular-chicks-turned-murderers black comedy Jawbreaker. Finally, classics instructor Lucas Herchenroeder changes the way you see Final Destination. It’s not just a franchise where a bunch of hot teens die horrible deaths. It’s a modern-day Greek tragedy. That’s all in this week’s episode of “Skillset.” I you learned something new — like I know I did — give us a rating. Class is now in session.
This week, friend of NoMo Andrew Ti — host of the excellent podcast, 'Yo! Is This Racist?' — stops by Mollywood to hear Molly go deep on the hidden pleasures of nu-metal and also lend a conspiratorial hot take to the ongoing discussion of HBO's classic-in-the-making, Westworld.
Lance Bangs has been at the center of almost every major movement in the world of indie rock and comedy since the mid 1980s. He started out working with REM and directed influential videos for artists like Guided by voices and Pavement. Later he went on to work with Kanye West, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Odd Future, Arcade Fire and dozens of other musicians. In the comedy world, he played a vital role in the production and filming of Jackass and has recently directed comedy specials for Chelsea Peretti, Hannibal Burris and David Cross. In addition to his directorial work, Lance is an archivist of underground music. His early work in the 90's indie rock scene with bands like REM, Neutral Milk Hotel and the burgeoning Merge Records scene helped define an era of music and visuals that still flourish today. This week Daniel speaks with Lance about his music video work, his collaboration with Spike Jonze, and his life in music, comedy and film.
Welcome to “The Stakes.” We’ve got a protest-filled show for you today, plus some voices you haven’t heard on our li’l podcast before. Coming up: - SlutTalk founder Alicia Swiz sits down with producer James T. Green to discuss the feminist protests outside Chicago’s Trump Tower. - Our editorial director of music, Jessica Hopper, speaks to writer Sasha Geffen about how a rape allegation against Swans frontman Michael Gira has reverberated within the close confines of the underground music community. - The Blow’s Khaela Maricich and Melissa Dyne tell writer Hazel Cills about their Womanproducer project, and the power of women in music and the arts. - Producer Mukta Mohan joins protestors in Las Vegas who built a wall of their own in front of a Trump hotel — a wall of taco trucks.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Rachel Handler co-host alongside Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, founder of MuslimGirl.com and author of a new book, Muslim Girl: A Coming Of Age. We kick off with a discussion of Amani's work smashing the stereotypes about Muslim women in society, then talk about the psychological hoops people are jumping through to keep supporting Trump and discrediting women. We also dig into Rose McGowan's callout of Hollywood's rape culture and wonder whether famous women have a responsibility to speak out about this year's election, and answer a Lady Problem from a college student struggling with the tyranny of chill. Listen to Lady Problems on Spotify or subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Find Rachel, Hazel, and Teo on Twitter and say hi, and call us up with your Lady Problems at 205-677-5239 — yes, that is 205-677-LADY, and if you think we’re not going to remind people of that every single week, then you must not know Lady Problems.
Welcome to “The Stakes After Dark" (SAD!) for our final post-debate dispatch. MTV's Director of News and Politics Holly Anderson is in Las Vegas talking with our resident teen-whisperer Taylor Trudon about what the #youths can take away from debate number three.
Hello Speeddialers! Ira Madison III and Doreen St. Félix return with another episode of “Speed Dial with Ira and Doreen,” MTV’s bicoastal podcast about music, pop culture, sex, and race. 2016 is a renaissance year for black television. This week, Ira and Doreen talk about Issa Rae’s Insecure and the legacy of black female comedians in television. Comedians like Rae, Jessica Williams, and others are carving out new spaces for smart stories to thrive, much like the trailblazers of the ’90s sitcom era. Next, a necessary rant about about the GoFundMe account Democrats set up to rebuild a GOP building in North Carolina. Your “Speed Dial” hosts discuss how “niceness” isn’t going to fix white supremacy. Ira and Doreen also talk about the tragic death of Venida Browder, mother of Kalief Browder, and the ways mass incarceration destroy families. Finally, they answer a Feeback call from a black woman listener who constantly gets asked if she works at Nordstrom Rack when she’s shopping there. Call in to “Feedback,” Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
The operative word is “enthusiasm” to sum up this week’s guests on “Happy Sad Confused” with Josh Horowitz. This episode welcomes two filmmakers—one just launching a career as a director, the other a legend returning to sci-fi with his biggest film yet. First up, Josh catches up with Kristen Stewart, fresh off launching three films at the New York Film Festival. Stewart is once again grabbing great reviews thanks to her performances in “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” (out November 11th), “Certain Women” (now in theaters), and “Personal Shopper” (out next Spring). But it’s directing that’s on Kristen’s mind today. With her first short now under her belt, she tells Josh “I fucking found the next level. I’m so excited.” Luc Besson has a big reason to be excited as well. That reason would be “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets”, an epic sci-fi spectacular he’s currently in the edit room with. Luc stops by the podcast studio to give Josh a preview of the Dane DeHaan/Cara Delevingne film and regale Josh with amazing anecdotes from a storied career that’s included classics like “The Professional” and “The Fifth Element.”
We’re bringing you an extra special episode of “The Stakes” from Las Vegas, where MTV News senior correspondents Ana Marie Cox and Jamil Smith are staking out the final (praise be) presidential debate of 2016. We'll be back with more “Stakes After Dark (SAD!)” later tonight, plus our regular “Stakes” programming on Friday. In the meantime, listen right here for our rundown of what’s happening in the lead-up to the big finale.
This week on North Mollywood, Alex and Molly delve into HBO's Westworld and other robot theme parks. Plus a discussion about whether everyone's brains will melt from cosmic radiation on the long space journey to Mars.
Welcome to Season 2 of Skillset — the podcast where every guest is an expert, and every week they teach you and me a new way to look at the movies. This season is about one thing: high school movies. Which means, well, it’s actually going to be about dozens of things, but especially: What a real-life witch thinks about The Craft, what a real-life principal thinks about Ferris Bueller, and lost Breakfast Club footage you’ve never seen. We’re talking about everything from Tom Cruise’s sunglasses to Carrie’s prom dress. Our first guest of the new season is Mean Girls expert Rosalind Wiseman, author of the book Queen Bees and Wannabes, who tells us how she’d update the movie if Lindsay Lohan was in high school today. Holland Roden and Shelly Hennig, the stars of MTV’s Teen Wolf, try to understand why the 31-year-old movie still has claws in audiences today. And Can’t Hardly Wait costume designer Mark Bridges talks about the best — and worst — of late-’90s fashion. You know what that means: scuba goggles. That’s all in this week’s episode of “Skillset.” Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher, and if you learned something new — like I know I did — give us a rating. Class is now in session.
Welcome to “The Stakes,” the reluctantly political podcast that’s being dragged by the ankles into the yawning abyss of the looming election. Won’t you join us? Coming up on the show today: - MTV Founders editor Julie Zeilinger speaks with Rise founder Amanda Nguyen about how she helped create the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton tells Jaime Fuller about how banishing salary history will help close the wage gap. - Our resident poet and politics writer Marcus Ellsworth talks to socialist activist Sendolo Diaminah about how to best use your vote if you don’t fully support either candidate — but still want to make a difference in policy. - In light of a growing cascade of revelations from even more women accusing Donald Trump of sexual assault, MTV News correspondent Meredith Graves has an op-ed about how Trump isn’t really even a politician.
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Teo Bugbee and Rachel Handler join forces with Gaby Wilson, MTV News correspondent and perhaps the most stylish human we have ever met. We talk about our Fucked Up In A Good Way Movie About Women Of The Week — Hausu, a 1977 Japanese horror film that will mindfuck you right up — before we dig into whether Melania Trump's Gucci pussybow blouse at this week's debate was shade, subterfuge, or secret-agent shit. We also pull in MTV News Style Editor Haley Mlotek to talk about her recent New York Times article about the "no makeup" makeup trend and whether we're approaching the "natural beauty" singularity. Find Rachel, Hazel, and Teo on Twitter and say hi, and call us up with your Lady Problems at 205-677-5239 — yes, that is 205-677-LADY, and if you think we’re not going to remind people of that every single week, then you must not know Lady Problems.
It’s Thursday, October 13th, 2016 and last night we bore witness to a rising tide of women who have come forward with allegations of indecent and inappropriate behavior — and even sexual assault — against GOP nominee Donald Trump. As part of our ongoing coverage of this election cycle, we’re bringing you this conversation between Senior Political Correspondent Ana Marie Cox and MTV Politics writer, Marcus Ellsworth. A quick warning: This conversation covers potentially triggering topics, including sexual assault. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available to anyone who needs it 24 hours every day at 1-800-656-4673
Tonight on The Stakes After Dark (SAD!), Marcus Ellsworth brings us a poem on the one small glimmer of red-sweatered hope we saw during the second presidential debate.
Hello Speeddialers! Ira Madison III and Doreen St. Félix return with another episode of ‘Speed Dial with Ira and Doreen,” MTV’s bicoastal podcast about music, pop culture, sex, and race. This week, karma ruled her beautiful head not once, but twice! First, your Speed Dial hosts track the reckoning of Billy Bush, the former Access Hollywood host who was caught kiki-ing over sexual assault with Donald Trump. Al Roker, who warned everybody about Bush back during Lochtegate, got to announce the separation on the Today Show this week and it was chefs kiss. Next, Ira and Doreen get into a discussion about two films that premiered this week, Birth of a Nation and 13th. They discuss all the storytelling flaws of the former, and all the cinematic triumphs of the latter. This week's episode ends with songwriter and producer Brett McLaughlin, aka Leland. McLaughlin has written dozens of songs for singers like Troye Sivan, Daya, and Kat Graham. He talks to Ira and Doreen about everything from what it's like to write a hit song to his early days catering for celebrity events in L.A. like Kim Kardashian's (2nd) wedding. Call into ‘Feedback,’ Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
It's a geek's dream come true on this week's "Happy Sad Confused" as Josh Horowitz gets an exclusive update on "War of the Planet of the Apes" and welcomes a veritable icon in Bruce Campbell. First up on the podcast is a spoiler free chat with "Apes" star Andy Serkis, director Matt Reeves, and producer Dylan Clark. Serkis reveals that he considers the saga as his "Apehood", tracking an amazing arc for his character, Caeser. Plus, the trio reveal what kind of villain we can expect from Woody Harrelson and the scale of the war to come next July 14th when the film opens. Then things get groovy when Ash himself, Bruce Campbell visits the podcast studio, as "Ash Vs. Evil Dead" returns for a second bloody and delightfully depraved season on Starz. Campbell is a consummate storyteller and certainly brings it in this chat admitting "the biggest scam of all time is to be an actor", plus why fighting a possessed colon sucks
This week: Alex and Molly talk to Christopher Cantwell and Christopher Rogers, the showrunners and creators of AMC's Halt & Catch Fire, about season 3 of the show, "jalapeño bottlecaps," and Paul Simon dads.
This week on Videohead: Growing up as a teenager in Seattle, Hannah Lux Davis was obsessed with music videos. It didn’t take long before Davis realized she could make music videos herself. Davis got her start as a production assistant and makeup artist and went on to direct music videos for some of the biggest pop artists of the moment, including Ariana Grande (“Focus,” “Into You,” and “Side to Side”), Fifth Harmony (“That’s My Girl”) and Nicki Minaj (“The Night Is Still Young”). We'll also hear from singer songwriter Aimee Mann, who shares what it's like to be on the musician’s side of the camera.
Welcome back to “The Stakes: After Dark” (SAD!), the occasional late-night version of our semi-political podcast. We’re coming to you tonight from our Los Angeles studio, with Holly Anderson, Marcus Ellsworth, and Mukta Mohan mulling over whatever the hell it was we just watched.
Welcome to “The Stakes,” MTV’s relentlessly political podcast. Coming up on the show today: - Jamil Smith sits down with Ava DuVernay to talk about 13th, her new documentary about mass incarceration. - Kaleb Horton and Ana Marie Cox reflect on their summer at the Republican and Democratic conventions, and what they tell us about the coming election. - Julie Zeilinger talks to author Jessica Luther about her new book on the relationship between college sports culture and how sexual assault against women is silenced. - We close out our show with a piece of poetry by MTV News writer and tireless social activism correspondent Marcus Ellsworth. This one is called “A memory of self care through an afternoon with a dear friend.” Thanks for being with us on this journey, internet. We’ll be back at you on Sunday night, following the presidential debate, with another installment of “Stakes After Dark (SAD!).”
This week on “Lady Problems,” the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Teo Bugbee and Rachel Handler talk to Phoebe Robinson, whose first book, You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have To Explain, hits stores this week. When she's not writing scathing, hilarious missives on race, gender, sex, and pop culture, Phoebe does approximately one million additional things: She hosts two podcasts, "Sooo Many White Guys" and "2 Dope Queens" (with the genius Jessica Williams); stars on Jill Soloway's new Amazon series "I Love Dick"; does stand-up comedy all over New York City; and high-key stalks Michael Fassbender. In this episode, we talk to Phoebe about everything from her new book to Scandal: Season 20 to insane Hollywood casting calls to being bros with Kevin Bacon. We also get into the nitty gritty of Kim Kardashian's robbery and Elena Ferrante's unsolicited unveiling, and what both mean about women's relationship and right to privacy. Find Rachel, Hazel, and Teo on Twitter and say hi, and call us up with your Lady Problems at 205-677-5239 — yes, that is 205-677-LADY, and if you think we’re not going to remind people of that every single week, then you must not know Lady Problems.
Remember when we asked you to send questions for Jojo? She answered! This week’s episode features an interview between the singer and Ira, who met her on the set of MTV’s Wonderland. They talk about her new album and her past struggles, among other things (like Rita Ora). In this episode, you can also hear Doreen and Ira gush over Solange’s magnificent album, A Seat at the Table. There’s just something about the Knowles sisters. Finally, following the news of Kim Kardashian West’s robbery in Paris, Ira and Doreen talk about the lack of public empathy for her ordeal and the horrible way people treat celebrities. Call in to “Feedback,” Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
Mahershala Ali is in the middle of the transition every actor dreams of--from that guy to THE guy. He reveals all in this week's episode of "Happy Sad Confused" as he traces his trajectory, from "House of Cards" to his film debut in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" to the enviable place he is now -- dominating every screen imaginable. On TV, he's Cottonmouth, the scene-stealing bad guy in the binge-worthy show of the moment, "Luke Cage". And on the big screen, come October 21st, he'll be looming large in the poignant coming of age drama, "Moonlight". Ali sits down with Josh to talk about it all, from working with David Fincher to Derek Cianfrance, to suddenly getting him moment in the sun at 42.
This week Alex and Molly welcome Naomi Fry, Copy Chief of T Magazine, to talk about Rob Kardashian and many Scott Disick-related things. Also: Molly went to Las Vegas and did some stuff.
This week Daniel talks to Matthew Rolston about his work on classic videos for artists like Seal, Marilyn Manson, and Morrissey. Speaking of Morrissey, Daniel also welcomes comic April Richardson to the show to deep dive into the kitten-wielding videography of the sad one himself.
Welcome back to "The Stake," MTV's relentlessly tangential political podcast. Coming up: - Artist and activist Bree Newsome joins MTV News senior national correspondent Jamil Smith to contextualize protests in Charlotte that have sprung up in the wake of the police shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott. - Continuing our Charlotte coverage, MTV News political writer and spoken word artist Marcus Ellsworth talks with Ashley Williams of Charlotte Uprising. - Comics journalist Sarah Glidden, author of the forthcoming graphic novel Rolling Blackouts: Dispatches from Turkey, Syria and Iraq, pairs up with MTV News Style editor Haley Mlotek to discuss what her watercolors capture that traditional journalism doesn’t. - Marcus Ellsworth dons his resident poet hat to bring us a meditation on shame and justice. Thanks for being with us on this journey, internet. We'll be back at you on Tuesday night, following the vice presidential debate, with another installment of Stakes After Dark (SAD!).
This week on Lady Problems, the MTV News podcast dedicated to pop culture’s treatment of women, Hazel Cills and Teo Bugbee sub in for host Rachel Handler to talk to former AfterEllen editor-in-chief Trish Bendix about the implosion of lesbian media. Bendix worked with AfterEllen for ten years, when the site was one of only two lesbian media companies on the internet. But when AfterEllen was taken over by Evolve Media, for the first time, the fate of the site rested on the decisions of mostly straight men — men who, according to Bendix, shrugged that responsibility right off their shoulders. Beyond the murky fate of lesbian media, in this episode we also cover Rolling Stone misgendering Laura Jane Grace, a new law that will protect actresses from internet age-truthers, and the magical mystery tour of Robert Downey Jr.’s hairy, hairy body in the 2004 weirdo classic Fur. Feel free to find Hazel, Teo, and Rachel on Twitter and say hi, or call us with your Lady Problem at 205-677-5239 — yes, that is 205-677-LADY, and if you think we’re not going to remind people of that every single week, then you must not know Lady Problems.
Warning: this podcast is full of Samuel L. Jackson awesomeness. Yes, on this week’s episode of “Happy Sad Confused”, Josh Horowitz welcomes the king of the badasses and he does not disappoint. Prepare for a series of truth bombs from the star of “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” from what the best thing about being Samuel L. Jackson is (spoiler: free shit) to what enrages him on a film set. This visit with Sam is one for the time capsule. As if that wasn’t enough, Josh is also joined by Jackson’s “Miss Peregrine” director, Tim Burton. The notorious man in black gushes over Christopher Lee and Winona Ryder, gives us a “Beetlejuice 2” update, and reveals the biggest fans of his films are often pets.
Our long national nightmare is ... just beginning? This week, Ira and Doreen discuss the comedy and horror that was the first presidential debate. Ira tells Doreen a little bit about what it was like to canvas on a weekend in Nevada. Next, they discuss the (brief) comeback of Will & Grace. The cast members got together to make a hilarious ad for Clinton, and their brilliant chemistry reminded your hosts of the way that show, more than others, challenged the “liberal New Yorker” trope. After watching Drake’s short film, Please Forgive Me, Ira and Doreen try to parse why his work is so impersonal. Finally, they give Feedback to a totally adorable “Speed Dial” listener who wants to know how to become a writer. Call in to “Feedback,” Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
Fresh out of art school in the early 80's, Tamra Davis turned her video camera toward her friends and ended up one of the most influential music video directors of all-time. Her early work with Tone Loc, Young MC, MC Lyte and Eazy-E set the standard for low budget rap videos. She also did groundbreaking work for bands Sonic Youth, The Lemonheads and Hanson ("MMMBop" and "Where's The Love.") She was also the first person to put a camera in Spike Jonze's hand (in Sonic Youth's "100%.") In addition to her music video work, Tamra Davis is the director you call when a comedian is about to break out. She directed Chris Rock in CB4, Adam Sandler in Billy Madison and Dave Chapelle in Half Baked. She also directed Britney Spears' movie Crossroads. Tamra now works as a TV director and directed the documentary Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child. She invited Videohead to her home in Malibu where we discussed her career and her time working with Cher, Lou Reed, the New Kids on the Block and Bette Midler. Thank you for listening.
This week on North Mollywood: spooky serial killers in the studio and scary Disney rides; coping with the loss of Brangelina; and, a little bit of musical Hollywood magic that goes by the name Newsies.
Welcome to “The Stakes,” where we’re coming to you from a terribly familiar position. Over the summer, we found ourselves on something of an editorial hamster wheel on more than one occasion, as we struggled to put together a weekly magazine show that couldn’t keep up with the sheer volume of shooting deaths in this country. We open our show this week by parsing that tension as best we can. Coming up: - Our political writer Jaime Fuller speaks with Carlos Watson, host of a new show on PBS called The Contenders: 16 for ’16, about the presidential campaigns in history that can help put even this shit show into context. - Podcast producer Mukta Mohan talks to Adi Rajkovic, one of the young artists featured in a virtual reality protest art show MTV is curating as part of its Elect This campaign. - Courtney Martin, author of a new book called The New Better Off: Reinventing the American Dream, tells MTV Founders’s deputy editor Julie Zeilinger what that reinvention looks like. - We end our time together down in Tennessee, with a piece by MTV News’s resident poet/journalist Marcus Ellsworth.
This week on Lady Problems, MTV News's podcast that looks at how pop culture treats women, Hazel Cills and Rachel Handler allow the Lady Problems podcast model to temporarily implode so that they can interview the inimitable Stacy London. Stacy hosted What Not To Wear for 10 straight years and has continued to be a beacon of no-bullshit, offering women advice on everything from style to aging to self-image. Earlier this month, Stacy wrote a piece for Refinery29 explaining that, at as she gets older, her "trouser pockets are filled with fewer and fewer fucks" when it comes to style rules and societal expectations for women over 40. In this episode, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Stacy about her scorching piece, backstage gossip from the Emmys red carpet, whether or not the #AskHerMore campaign makes any sense, Brangelina and Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson (we told you it was wide-ranging, y'all), how she feels about ending up on a few Worst Dressed lists this week, and, of course, what the hell we should all be wearing.
This week on Speed Dial: life in a post-Brangelina world, The Emmys, and some very mysterious Feedback. Call into “Feedback,” Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335
Welcome to the debut episode of Happy Sad Confused! Kinda. Okay, not really. Despite being around since, it is true that Happy Sad Confused is new and improved, joining the MTV podcast network at long last. For the uninitiated, here’s the deal: each week Josh Horowitz nerds out with the biggest movie stars and directors—it’s that simple. If you’re late to the party you’ve already missed everyone from Hugh Jackman and Tom Hiddleston to Kristen Stewart and Anna Kendrick swinging by. But don’t worry, they’ll be back. Anna’s come by three times already. This week Josh has returned from the Toronto International Film Festival with three interviews in tow. First up is early Academy Award front-runner Emma Stone, starring in La La Land. Emma reveals her useless Trivial Pursuit skills, why it took her so long to do a musical, and her reluctance to watch Game of Thrones alone. Next up is Lily James of Cinderella and Downton Abbey Fame, starring in the upcoming thriller The Exception. Lily reveals how she ended up recently singing the Spice Girls in a strip club and why she’s a conflicted cat lady at heart. Finally is a gloriously off the rails catch up with Jai Courtney who opens up about the divided Suicide Squad reactions, whether he might be coming back for The Flash, and how disturbingly comfortable he is in the nude on screen.
This week on Molllywood, Alex and Molly discuss Kardashian affiliate programming options, Molly recounts her trip to see ELO, and Alex reveals the secret world of Wilbury. PLUS! A rare deleted scene from Andrew Ti's appearance on last week's show.
Unleash the doves and cue the helicopters, because here comes the first-ever episode of “Videohead,” a podcast about music videos and the people who make them. This week, your host Daniel Ralston welcomes legendary director Jonas Åkerlund, who started out playing drums in black-metal bands in his native Stockholm and went on to direct iconic videos for some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Gaga, and Beyoncé. In this career-spanning interview, Åkerlund talks to Daniel about slipping choreographed dance numbers into his earliest clips for metal bands, how a dimly recalled night of partying inspired an infamous Prodigy video, what it’s like to shoot what you’re convinced is a career-ending video for a major international pop star, and much, much more.
Welcome to "The Stakes," the soothing cup of tea for your aggravated scratchy throat that you may have gotten from yelling at whatever news item of the week made you personally angry this week. Coming up on the show today: Part 1 - Jamil Smith talks to Symone Sanders, former press secretary for Bernie Sanders (no relation), about her voter mobilization efforts targeted at black millennials, #WeVote. Part 2 - Doreen St. Félix gets an insider’s view of the prison strikes taking place across the country. Part 3 - Marcus Ellsworth talks to Kandi Mossett of the Indigenous Environmental Network, about the pipeline in North Dakota that could destroy sacred Native American sites and contaminate local water sources.
This week on Lady Problems: - Rachel and Teo interview former child star turned storyteller-author, Mara Wilson, about her new book, Where Am I Now - Sean Lennon mansplains about mansplaining and everyone's eyes roll completely out of their heads - Louis CK gives us bad feels - The movie Birth is discussed in a segment we're calling FUIAGWMAWOTW
Hello Speeddialers! Ira Madison III and Doreen St. Félix return with another episode of ‘Speed Dial with Ira and Doreen,” MTV’s bicoastal podcast about music, pop culture, sex, and race.
This week, Ira and Doreen take stock of the black shows that have premiered to rave reviews this season: OWN's Queen Sugar and FX's Atlanta. They talk about the cinematographic beauty of all of Ava Duvernay's films, and the ease with which she translates that on the small screen. They also get into a deep conversation about how Atlanta fits into a lineage of black sitcoms. Make sure you read Ira's marvelous piece about that here. Next, Doreen gets surprised when Ira tells her white women on the internet think she's sexist because she may or may not have cracked a joke about model Kate Upton, who, if you missed it, criticized black football players for taking a knee during the anthem on 9/11. Then, Ira regales us about the Tidal listening party for Usher's new album. Finally, your hosts answer a Feedback question from the great Kyle Turner: what to do with wild white people on the internet
Call into ‘Feedback,’ Speed Dial’s advice hotline! Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
This week Alex and Molly welcome Andrew Ti, host of the edutaining podcast, "Yo! Is This Racist?" Topics discussed include: Archie Comics, Ballers, Molly's propensity for gesticulation.
Did you know you can subscribe to individual MTV Podcast Network programs (as the french say) a la carte? Did you know we are launching exciting new programs over the next few weeks like Lady Problems and Videohead?
These are true things, listen and learn!
This week on The Stakes:
Part 1: Our podcast czar Michael Catano speaks with the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s senior staff attorney Mitch Stoltz, and learns why wireless earbuds are also a clever way to stop music piracy.
Part 2: Jane Coaston sits down with Adam Holz, senior associate editor for a conservative Christian entertainment blog, about how he studies pop culture.
Part 3: Teo Bugbee explores the America first ideology in movies like the upcoming Snowden, with film critic Matt Zoller Seitz.
Part 4: Our poet-in-residence Marcus Ellsworth shares a piece about the pitfalls of having a savior complex when you genuinely want to help others.
This week: - Ira and Doreen discuss the pros and cons of getting bae'd up for the winter.
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Feedback comes early this week and Doreen, Speed Dial's resident love doctor, advises a caller on how to reconnect with a girl he met at the clurb.
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Next, the two talk about the slept-on, Southern gothic wonder that was Beyoncé's second studio album, B'Day
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Finally, Ira stans for Rita Ora's performance at the Vatican while Doreen rants about both she and newly canonized Mother Theresa exhibit scamming tendencies.
This week Molly takes a trip to the Magic Castle and narrowly escapes being sawed in half by an errant ace of spades, Alex receives the greatestest of treasures, and the merits of HBO's Vice Principals are discussed.
This week on The Stakes:
Part 1: Ana Marie Cox speaks with Ron Honberg, senior policy advisor at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about Hillary Clinton’s new platform dedicated to mental health reform.
Part 2: Jamil Smith talks to Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, about a new project dedicated to putting the voices of women of color on the agenda this election year.
Part 3: Mukta Mohan interviews a terror expert on the psychology of the false security alarms that threw JFK and LAX airports into panic this summer.
Part 4: Marcus Ellsworth presents a poem about the contradictory nature of faith, and its ability to breed both hate and compassion.
This week on Speed Dial:
Ira and Doreen are joined by Natasha Nyanin, culture writer and host of the series The Ecstatic Flash. They discuss pop star fashion at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Also, they discuss how Joanne Prada scammed her way into high fashion.
Next up, a “Feedback” question about how to be a functional human being after Beyoncé's earth-shattering performance.
Then: Anthony Weiner's up to his old games again, and your Speed Dial hosts read him for filth.
Finally, Ira and Doreen discuss the backlash against Colin Kaepernick's peaceful protest and the hypocrisy of white fans, black male athletes, and the NFL establishment.
Have a question you want Ira and Doreen to answer? Leave them a voicemail at 424-354-9335.
MTV News writers Doreen St. Félix and David Turner speak to cultural critic Michael Arceneaux about the Twitter reaction to Young Thug's latest Mixtape, "No, My Name Is Jeffery."
This week Ira and Doreen talk Nate Parker, reflect on Aaliyah's legacy, and offer up some tips for workplace etiquette.
Welcome to "The Stakes," our serenade to politics and social justice. Coming up on the show today:
Part 1: Jane Coaston and Belinda O'Donnell speak with Zimbabwean Pastor Evan Mawarire, who helped trigger his country's #ThisFlag protest movement with a YouTube video.
Part 2: Jamil Smith talks with Jonathan Katz, a journalist who lived in Haiti during the current cholera epidemic, about why it took the UN so long to admit to its role in the outbreak.
Part 3: Julie Zeilinger sits down with Caia Hagel, the editor-in-chief of Sofa -- a new digital trends magazine that tries to figure out just what it is that Gen-Z is thinking.
Part 4: Our poet-in-residence Marcus Ellsworth gives us his poetic take on the Supreme Court’s empty chair.
This week Alex admits to seeing Suicide Squad and Molly takes listener questions. MTV's Jonathan Goldner guest stars as a man who knows a thing or two about a thing or two.
This week on Speed Dial, Doreen's out and Ira is hanging out with Samantha Powell (@sdpowell1). The pair talk Vogue, Kendall, fashion twitter, Simone Biles, gender swaps in Hollywood remakes, and they answer listener questions.
A bonus episode of The Stakes for all you Olympic gymnastics stans featuring Jane Coaston's full interview with the legendary Betty Okino.
Before Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and the rest of the US Women’s Olympic team swept gold in Rio and cemented their position as the most dominant force in world gymnastics, Betty Okino was there, paving the way. As part of the 1992 US team, she and her teammates achieved what was previously thought to be impossible: winning a bronze medal at the Barcelona Olympics. This was the United States’ best olympic gymnastics team performance in a fully-attended Games since 1948.
MTV writer Jane Coaston spoke to Betty Okino about what it’s like to compete under the spotlight at the highest level of sport, and how gymnastics has changed over the last 25 years.
This week on The Stakes:
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Jamil Smith speaks with Earledreka White — the black woman who called 911 after being pulled over by a police officer for a traffic stop, and then was violently arrested — about what happened, and how it’s affected her life.
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Ana Marie Cox talks to Christian Picciolini, a man who helps former white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and extreme right activists leave those kinds of hate groups through his organization Life After Hate.
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Jane Coaston speaks with Betty Okino, one of the legendary black gymnasts who paved the way for Simone Biles.
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Our poet-in-residence Marcus Ellsworth speaks to the power of pronouns and self-determination.
This week on NoMo, Bojack Horseman and the weird no-face monster dude from Stranger Things compete for the love of Molly Lambert. One shall triumph, one shall ooze back to its alternate plane of existence.
This week on The Stakes:
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Jamil Smith sits down with Democratic Congressman John Lewis of Georgia to talk about the final book in his graphic memoir trilogy March.
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MTV News style editor Haley Mlotek speaks with fashion designer and U.S. Army first lieutenant Julian Woodhouse about how his identity influences his fashion.
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Hannah Stoudemire tells us why she needed to organize a Black Lives Matter protest at her own industry’s New York Fashion Week.
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MTV News correspondent Gaby Wilson takes us on a tour of the museum at FIT’s exhibit on the history and transmutation of uniforms.
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Our poet-in-residence Marcus Ellsworth leaves us with a lullaby for the baby Donald Trump kicked out of his rally.
This week: Ira and Doreen watch Stranger Things, Frank Ocean maybe does something, and Trump eats KFC with a knife and Fork.
This week on North Mollywood Alex and Molly welcome Jonathan Gold, Pulitzer-Prize-winning food critic for the LA Times and subject of the recent documentary, City of Gold.
This week on Speed Dial, Ira and Doreen welcome Leah Wright Rigueur to the show to talk about her new book, The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power. They follow that up with a discussion of Michelle Obama's powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention.
This week on The Stakes:
Part 1: Ana Marie Cox speaks with Sarah McBride, the national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign who made history Thursday night by being the first openly transgender person to address a major party convention.
Part 2: Jaime Fuller tracks down two millennial delegates, one Democrat and one Republican, to explain why they each gave up a week of their summer for a musty convention center.
Part 3: Doreen St. Félix discusses the power of photography with Aperture Magazine guest editor Sarah Lewis. For the first time in its 223 volumes, the summer edition of Aperture is devoted to photographic representation of African-Americans.
Part 4: Jessica Hopper talks to poet and music writer Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib about his new book of poetry, The Crown Ain’t Worth Much.
Part 5: Our poet-in-residence Marcus Ellsworth explores how the idea of America changes, depending on where you stand.
Hello and welcome back to "The Stakes: After Dark," a.k.a. SAD! The acronym is gloomy, but our hearts are not.
This is our ninth show in two weeks, and there’s a tenth dropping tomorrow, and if we remain upright for the rest of this podcast, we will have survived this entire miniseries. It’s OK if you weren’t betting on us. Lord knows we weren’t betting on ourselves.
Hello and welcome back to "The Stakes After Dark," our nightly review of all the action from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. We're almost through, and on this penultimate night of our miniseries, we're a little bit ... buoyant? Bear with us. It's strange for us too.
Together in our New York studio to bask in this fleeting ray of sunshine are Holly Anderson and Jane Coaston.
This week in North Mollywood, Alex Pappademas and Molly Lambert are joined by Dave Holmes, author of the memoir "Party of One" and former MTV VJ.
Hello and welcome back to “The Stakes After Dark,” our nightly dispatch from the summer conventions, which do NOT Comic-Con or anything remotely fun. Although there are some neat hats.
Together in our New York studio to bang an unnecessarily mic’d rhetorical gavel on this day are Holly Anderson and Jane Coaston.
DNC yeah you know me.
...aaaaaaaaand we're back with another FOUR AIRHORN BANGER from America’s best politics podcast that is also a sleep-deprivation experiment!
Another week, another major political party convention, another chalice full of tears. What kinds of tears? Tune in and find out - we'll be here each night of the Democratic National Convention to run down the what's up of each day's events.
This week on The Stakes we take a look at some blessedly non-RNC related stories:
• How Tramps Against Trump use snapchat nudes to encourage voting • The murder of Pakistani social media icon, Qandeel Baloch • Librarian-activists, Storytime Underground • A poem on the plentiful contributions of non-white people to civilization
Hello and welcome back to "The Stakes: After Dark" for our fourth and final night of Republican National Convention coverage. We made it. In one piece. Mostly!
The theme of tonight’s RNC sessions was "Make America One Again." Together in our New York studio to answer the question "One what?" are Holly Anderson and Jane Coaston.
Welcome back to "The Stakes: After Dark" (SAD!) for our third consecutive night of Republican National Convention coverage. The road is long and straight and barrels towards a darkening horizon. It’s pretty swell.
The theme of tonight’s RNC sessions was "Make America First Again," and together in our New York studio to stare down that looming specter are Holly Anderson and Jane Coaston.
Welcome back to "The Stakes After Dark" (SAD!), our nightly look at the genetically modified garden of earthly delights that is the Republican National Convention in scenic Cleveland, Ohio. Tonight Ana Marie Cox is on the ground in Ohio, while Holly Anderson, Jane Coaston, Jaime Fuller, and Julianne Ross are back in our New York City studio, sifting through the detritus of day two.
Welcome to "The Stakes After Dark." For the next four nights, we're going to be taking a look at the organizational clusterfuckery mixed with soul-crushing boredom mixed with rhetorical grave-robbing that is the Republican National Convention in scenic Cleveland, Ohio. Tonight, we'll hear from Ana Marie Cox in the field, plus Holly Anderson, Jane Coaston, Jaime Fuller, and Julianne Ross in our New York City studio. Let's get into it.
This week on the stakes:
• MTV Political writer Jane Coaston delivers an important and terribly timely lesson on the history of gun control and its connection to race in America.
• Meredith Graves and Jamil Smith discuss what white people and non-black people of color can do to be allies without being obnoxious.
• Ana Marie Cox and Marcus Ellsworth discuss their experiences on the ground at last week’s police brutality protests.
• Julianne Ross finds out what it takes to get arrested for a Facebook status.
• Marcus Ellsworth makes a poetic attempt to find happiness in spite of everything.
This week on Speed Dial: Ira recounts his journey into the deepest fjords (and volcanos!) of Iceland; and all forms of self-care, from prosecco to actually shutting down your computer, are discussed.
Welcome To ‘OutlandHer,’ An Outlander Podcast: An Incomprehensible Journey Through Space And Time By Independent Women.
As far as we know, the only people that watch Outlander are horny moms, MTV's Leah Beckmann, and GQ's Caity Weaver. 2 out of those 3 are represented in this rundown of wtf happened during the second season. Guess which!
This week Molly and Alex say goodbye to the televised presence of charismatic creepazoid OJ Simpson and deep dive on the (Californian) cultural significance of RHCP, Blink 182, and old-ass long-haired hot dudes at the beach.
On this episode of The Stakes we bring you the show we wanted to bring you last week but didn't:
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Ana Marie Cox interviews Army Drill Sergeant Kennedy Ochoa about being one of the first publically trans men to serve in the US Military.
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Meredith Graves oped on the importance of watching the new season of Mr. Robot
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Jamil Smith interviews Ryan Lenz about the recent confrontation between White nationalists and anti-fascist counter-protestors in Sacramento, California
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Marcus Ellsworth brings us "Raise A Glass" – a poetic reflection on water rights
This week on The Stakes we go to Louisiana and Minnesota.
Jane Coaston speaks to Denise Marcelle, Democratic Representative for Louisiana’s 61st District.
Marcus Ellsworth learns about efforts to organize around Alton Sterling's death from LSU student Terrie Smith.
Ana Marie Cox speaks to Chanda Smith Baker of Pillsbury United Communities about racial tensions in Falcon Heights, MN.
Michael Catano talks to Charlene Carruthers, National Director of the Black Youth 100 Project, about how so-called "Blue Lives Matter" bills adversely effect black communities.
Marcus Ellsworth interviews LaKeitha Poole Assistant Director, Office of Multicultural Affairs at LSU, on the ground level effects she's this past week in Baton Rouge, LA.
This week, Doreen and Ira fill an Olympic-sized pool with their takes on Rio, Ashanti v. J-Lo, and Taylor Swift.
This week Alex and Molly sit down for a tell-all confessional from noted alien sympathizer Brian Phillips, who recently published a long form essay for MTV detailing his trip deep into the starry desert night of America's UFO country.
This week on The Stakes: - Darcie Wilder talks to Amy Rose Spiegel, author of the book Action - Meredith Graves runs down the week in Clarence Thomas - Julie Ziegler brings us an update on Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt - Jane Coaston talks to The Washington Post's Robert Barnes about former Governor Bob McDonnell - Marcus Ellsworth's spoken word piece, "Hollow Point"
On this special bonus episode of The Stakes, Senior Political Correspondant Ana Marie Cox talks to Felix Salmon, Senior Editor at Fusion, to sort through the fallout from last week’s shattering UK referendum.
This week on North Mollywood: Molly's ant terrors, Alex's social anxiety, OJ's all-american sociopathy.
This week on Speed Dial, Ira and Doreen talk Orange Is The New Black (SPOILER ALERT); Jesse Williams and the BET Awards; and the intersection of colorism and privilege within POC communities.
Our weekly Game of Thrones update featuring Rachel Handler, Crystal Bell, Leah Beckmann and Inkoo Kang.
Our weekly Game of Thrones update featuring Rachel Handler, Crystal Bell, and Inkoo Kang.
Did you know that Skillset made one of the best podcasts episodes of year-to-date-2016? It's true! IndieWire said so! Hurrah!
The Amy Nicholson™ is closing out this first season of Skillset™ with a banger episode wherein she doth speaketh to:
• An actual fish scientist from Australia! • Magician David Copperfield! • Actor Michael Shannon!
Also! Batman facts! BUT NOT THE BATMAN YOU'RE THINKING OF.
Skillset!
Welcome to The Stakes. What you'll hear in this episode is what we think we do best: Letting people tell their stories.
Coming up:
• Julie Zeilinger interviews Alex Sierra, a member of Orlando's LGTBQ community, about the importance of Pulse and spaces like it. • Marcus Ellsworth speaks on the importance of recognizing victims as not just queer, but as Latinx as well. • Doreen St. Félix interviews DJ Oscar Nñ of Papi Juice about the role of intentional, queer, and POC spaces in building community and solidarity. • Mukta Mohan speaks to Alexei Romanoff, a survivor of the Black Cat Tavern riots of 1967. • Ana Marie Cox asks Dan Savage to help us understand this act of violence in the context of the past few decades in the gay rights movement. • Jane Coaston explains what LGTBQ spaces have meant to her.
You can find the entirety of our coverage of the Orlando shootings at orlando.mtv.com
For information on how to help those in need, please visit helporlando.mtv.com
Thanks for listening.
This week in North Mollywood: Alex Pappademas and Molly Lambert dig into the secret history of the British Invasion band The Zombies with writer Daniel Ralston. Plus: a terrifying squid!
This week! On! Game of Crones!
Crystal Bell, Rachel Handler, and Teo Bugbee agree that Game of Thrones has, of late, devolved into dull fan service. We discuss why we have to give a shit about the Hound redeeming himself, why we had to watch Bronn and Podrick write a bad fanfic about Brienne and Jaime, what the hell is going on with Tyrion's open mic nights in Meereen, and whether it's believable that Jaqen was puppeteering Arya all along. Also, we debate whether we will ever see a non-gross dick on this show.
In this episode of Skillset: Amy talks to actor Dermot Mulroney about moonlighting as a cellist. Also ahead: she interviews the tornado consultant for 'Twister.'
This week! On! The Stakes!
- Jamil Smith and Doreen St-Felix on Muhammad Ali's legacy
- Meredith Graves on Hilary Clinton's nomination
- Ana Marie Cox interviews The Atlantic's David Frum
- Jaime Fuller searches for Donald Trump in a bathroom tile
- Marcus Ellsworth on #IAmAnImmigrant
This week Ira and Doreen go deep on Beyonce's Formation tour, HRC's nomination, and West Village scammers.
This week in North Mollywood: Alex Pappademas and Molly Lambert revisit ye olde tyme and discuss why maybe Molly really does like medieval stuff after all. Then they talk to MTV writer Teo Bugbee about her favorite renaissance ladies.
Our weekly Game of Thrones update featuring Rachel Handler, Crystal Bell, and Teo Bugbee.
This week on the Stakes:
- Ana Marie Cox talks about the vulnerability of trans youth with Dan Savage.
- MTV Deputy Founders Editor Julie Zeilinger talks to the plaintiff in the most important Supreme Court case on abortion since Roe v. Wade
- Doreen St. Felix on the sexist injustice of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the US
- Jaime Fuller updates us on the Libertarian convention in Florida
- Marcus Ellsworth reflects on the power of freedom songs.
This week, Ira and Doreen trade war stories on a modern American dilemma: how white people treat you when they move into your city. Next, Ira and Doreen talk about male fandom in sports in the era of Steph Curry. As the Eastern Conference finals draw near, people have a lot to say about the role of colorism in stanning, and Ira and Doreen jump in with the real. Finally, they ask an important question of everyone who felt moved to voice negative opinions on Amber Heard’s assault allegations against Johnny Depp: Who asked you?
This week in North Mollywood, Alex Pappademas and Molly Lambert are joined by Beck superfan Lily Simonson, who appeared on MTV's "FANatic" in 2000.
Our weekly Game of Thrones update featuring Rachel Handler, Crystal Bell, and Inkoo Kang.
This week on The Stakes:
- Ana Marie Cox kicks off her new series "Some Of My Best Friends" and interviews Republican strategist Rick Wilson
- Jaime Fuller interviews author Moira Weigel about her book "Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating"
- Julianne Ross and Jaime Fuller talk about the conspiracy theorist who ran for the Texas State Board of Education
- Marcus Ellsworth shares his faith in humanity through spoken word
This week, Ira Madison III schools Doreen St. Félix on the world of comics, and their first celebrity guest, X-Men: Apocalypse’s very British Ben Hardy, leaves a voicemail about his favorite superhero. Also discussed: Madonna’s pimp cane at the BBMAs and Tamar Braxton’s exit from ‘The Real’
In this episode of Skillset: Amy asks actor Ethan Hawke about how marathon running is tied to his work. Also ahead: she talks to the voice actors for "Ratchet & Clank" and a real barber tells us what Ice Cube got wrong in "Barbershop: The Next Cut."
This week in North Mollywood, Alex Pappademas and Molly Lambert discuss renaissance fairs, medieval culture and why Molly hates Game of Thrones. Also on this episode: they talk to Joe Dante, director of the classic 80s films "Gremlins," "The Burbs," and "Innerspace."
Our weekly Game of Thrones update featuring Crystal Bell, Teo Bugbee, and Leah Beckmann.
This week: • Julie Zeilinger talks to Andi Zeisler about her new book 'we were feminists once' • Jamil Smith talks to Charlene Carruthers of Black Youth Project 100 • Julianne Ross and Jaime Fuller splash around in the shallow end of the crazy California Senate race • Marcus Ellsworth makes you a limited-time offer for an unforgettable Gulf Coast vacation.
It's time to ring up 'Speed Dial with Ira and Doreen' again, MTV's bi-coastal podcast that tackles music, pop culture, sex and race.
This week Ira Madison III and Doreen St. Félix discuss how Chance the Rapper's third mixtape, "Coloring Book," is rooted in the aesthetic of the black church. Also ahead: They discuss producer Kaytranada's debut album and talk about the History Channel's reboot of "Roots," featuring T.I. of all people.
In this episode of Skillset: Amy asks actor Tye Sheridan about his love of hunting, and she talks to a therapist about romantic heartbreak in "The Huntsman: Winter's War."
This week in North Mollywood, Alex Pappademas and Molly Lambert discuss the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest and undiscovered aquatic predators.
Simon Vozick-Levinson, David Turner, and Meaghan Garvey sit down to discuss Chance the Rapper's latest mixtape, Coloring Book.
This week on "Game of Crones," Rachel Handler, Crystal Bell, and Leah Beckmann discuss the important things from last night's episode, including, but not limited to: Jon and Sansa's sexually charged sibling reunion; Tormund and Brienne's sexually charged soup-eating; Dany's naked arson; and Bran and Robin's likely appearance as a couple on House Hunters International. We're also talking about why Crystal finds Littlefinger attractive and what the fuck was going on with Theon's sweater.
This week on The Stakes:
- Alex Pappademas and Brian Phillips discuss the politics in "Captain America: Civil War"
- Meredith Graves takes on prison visitation
- Julie Ross talks to journalist Ann Friedman about the tampon tax
- Jaime Fuller introduces us to our new national mammal
- Jane Coaston goes head-to-head with the Never Trump movement
- Marcus Ellsworth brings us a reclamation of faith as an affirmation of queerness
It's time to ring up 'Speed Dial with Ira and Doreen' again, MTV's bi-coastal podcast that tackles music, pop culture, sex and race.
This week: Ira Madison III and Doreen St. Félix talk about Bell Hooks' favorite feminist Emma Watson and her secret offshore bank accounts. Also ahead, Rihanna's cinematic and afrofuturistic Anti Tour, Blac Chyna's feud with the Kardashians, and how Madonna scammed her way into the Prince tribute at the Billboard Music Awards.
In this episode of Skillset: Amy talks to the kitten trainer on "Keanu." She also chats with actress Sienna Miller about her love of Bette Davis' classic films, and she makes a real punk band, The Muffs, watch "Green Room."
This week in North Mollywood, Alex Pappademas and Molly Lambert bond over the life changing experience that was the cat circus. Also on this episode: MTV music editor Jessica Hopper drops by with Bob Mehr, author of "Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements."
This week on 'Game Of Crones,' Rachel Handler, Crystal Bell, and Teo Bugbee are talking about, first and foremost, Jon Snow's genitalia. Is it small, as Tormund suggested? Is he compensating for it by dramatically ending his watch? Is something going on between him and Ser Davos?
We're also talking about Who Deserved To Die The Most This Week, why Arya's storyline is feeling stretched thin, the tragically suggestible Tommen, what Bran is whining about this week, and, of course, what the hell is going on inside the Tower Of Joy.
You heard the preview, now here’s the official premiere episode of ’Speed Dial with Ira and Doreen,’ a bi-coastal podcast that tackles music, pop culture, sex and race.
This week Ira Madison III and Doreen St. Félix talk about why the hell Drake thought we needed Views so soon after Lemonade, how Beyoncé’s new music fits into her previous catalog, and Steve Harvey’s credibility. Plus: join them as they dive into the world of hip-hop sagas in an attempt to unravel the Jay Z and Dame Dash Roc-a-Fella Records drama.
This week on The Stakes:
- Ana Marie Cox reports from Ted Cruz's last stand
- Meredith Graves lays out the dystopian hellscape of American rape law
- Julianne Ross heart-eyes winky-face surfer-dude
- Jaime Fuller introduces us to Veto the Dog
- Marcus Ellsworth gives an elegy for Afeni Shakur Davis
Doreen St. Félix and Jessica Hopper go deep on Doreen's trip to see Ms Lauryn Hill live in Brooklyn.
This is a preview edition of the latest MTV Podcast Network production: NO REQUESTS LIVE.
In this episode of Skillset, Amy watches "Elvis and Nixon" and asks Elvis' best friend what it was really like meeting the president. She also talks to actor J.K. Simmons about playing poker, and she makes a real mom watch "Mother's Day."
The Stakes episode 1: The Politics of Comment Moderation, Prince's Identity, and Diversity at Marvel
Ira Madison III and Doreen St. Félix became friends on Twitter, and kind of secretly thought they could be best friends. Now they work together IRL. Well… they're still on opposite coasts, but they've got each other on speed dial.
In this preview, Ira and Doreen go in on upcoming Billboard Music Awards hosts Ciara and Ludacris. When presenting the nominees for the awards, Ciara hilariously refused to say Future's name — but if she hates him so much, what does she call her son who is also named Future? Ira and Doreen investigate.
It's April 27, and we are still trying to wrap our heads around the news that Prince, beautiful singular Prince is no longer on this planet. We can't stop thinking or talking about him, so here's part two of our Princecast. Tom Garneau shares his memories of working with Prince. He was a recording engineer at Paisley Park from 1989-1996 and worked on hundreds of Prince songs, most of which went unreleased. We also have a discussion about the women Prince elevated with MTV News writers Molly Lambert, Doreen St. Felix and Meredith Graves. And Chief Film Critic Amy Nicholson and pop culture writer Teo Bugbee discuss the films he made.
Beyonce’s visual album, Lemonade, dropped on Saturday night and we here at MTV News are still a little dazed. Our own Simon Vozick-Levonson, Meredith Graves, Teo Bugbee, Hazel Cills, and David Turner bunkered up in our New York podcast studio to try and sift through the rubble left in the wake of this extraordinary artistic statement.
On “Skillset,” every guest is an expert. And in every episode, these experts are going to teach us a new way to look at motion pictures. We're going to meet the behind-the-scenes specialists who make movie magic: cat trainers and shark-attack consultants and authorities on ’80s underwear. We're going to send real-life punk singers and barbers to movies about punk singers and barbers to learn the facts behind the fiction. And each week we're going ask our favorite actors about the extracinematic obsessions that have shaped them.
Can't wait for the official launch of the MTV Podcast Network next week? Neither could we, so here's a special sneak preview episode of NORTH MOLLYWOOD, in which hosts/co-creators/love & terror cultists Molly Lambert and Alex Pappademas discuss VINYL and AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON. I KNOW, RIGHT? For further instructions, follow @MTVPodcasts on Twitter, and thanks for listening!