Celeb vs Superfan: Recent Episodes
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If you could meet any celebrity in the world, who would it be? Face it: we all have that one celeb we’re obsessed with and would love to meet. This is the game show that makes superfans’ dreams come true. Comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts an epic showdown between superstar and super-fan, filled with obscure (and often hilarious) questions. Each week, Taylor will introduce a musician, influencer, actor, or personality to someone who has always wanted to meet them, and they will face off. Along the way, we learn about their lives, from the pre-fame days up until today. From Wondery, Celeb vs. Superfan will make you laugh, learn weird facts, and see just how obsessed fans can be. And you’ll definitely hear a few puns from Taylor, too.
Every big moment starts with a big dream. But what happens when that big dream turns out to be an even bigger failure?
Each week on Wondery’s new podcast The Big Flop, host Misha Brown is joined by different comedians to chronicle some of the biggest failures and blunders in pop culture history. Each episode will have you thinking to yourself, why in the world did this get made?!
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More than a decade since Michael Jackson’s death, his legacy remains complicated and unresolved. Think Twice: Michael Jackson is an exploration of the King of Pop’s life and impact – and an investigation into why his global influence continues to endure, despite the disturbing allegations against him. In this ten-part series, journalists Leon Neyfakh and Jay Smooth bring you a new perspective on the Michael Jackson story, based on dozens of original interviews with people who watched it unfold from up close.
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Wouldn’t you love to be a famous? Money. Red carpets. Adoring fans. Did we mention the money? But you’re also on a tightrope. Because when everyone’s watching, you’re only one misstep away from it all going terribly wrong. It’s like Rihanna said: there's a long way to fall when you're so far from earth. Join hosts Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini in Wondery’s new show Terribly Famous, taking you right inside the lives of our most iconic stars. From homegrown diva Adele to the regular guys who make up the world’s biggest boyband. After all, it’s fun to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – especially when they’re Manolos.
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Staying alive in the most ridiculous situations keeps comedian Anthony Atamanuik up at night. If you’re attacked by a swarm of killer bees, do you lay on the ground and play dead? Climb up a tree? Jump into the nearest body of water with a little straw poking out as a breathing apparatus? We could find ourselves caught in a million wild situations, and if you don’t know what to do, you might not make it out alive!
On Don’t Panic, Wondery’s new comedy show, super-worrier Anthony Atamanuik brings to life our most irrational fears and anxieties with some of the funniest people on the planet. Along the way, guests will also share what keeps them doom scrolling on their phones, and learn what to do in every ridiculous, worst-case scenario situation that couldn’t possibly happen in real life. Or could it?
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Savage subtweets. Scathing diss tracks. Tell-all memoirs. These are the weapons that celebrities use to wage modern social warfare against each other. Feuds between celebrities captivate us like nothing else. Why are there so many fights that play out for everyone to watch? How do public figures tap into the arsenal of weapons at their disposal to come out on top? And why do we have such a hard time looking away?
From Wondery, the makers of the hit series Scamfluencers and Even the Rich, comes Diss and Tell. Hosts Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai take you deep into pop culture’s most iconic celebrity feuds, from Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan to Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez. Sydney and Matt unpack who fired the first shot, what happened, and how cultural phenomena and hidden forces influence not only these battles, but also the world we live in.
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When Guy Raz interviews founders of the world’s biggest companies on How I Built This, he’s looking to dive deep into intimate moments of crisis, failure and eventual triumph.
Guy has interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs behind brands like Spanx, PayPal, Bumble, Starbucks, Lyft, Eventbrite and many more. Each episode touches upon innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds. The goal is to inspire you to think big and keep chasing your dreams.
In the clip you’re about to hear, Guy speaks with Leah Busque Solivan about one of the pivotal moments of building her company, TaskRabbit.
Leah launched TaskRabbit in 2008 under a totally different name: RunMyErrand. She believed there was a demand for personal assistance with everyday chores. This was before sharing economy apps had really taken off, so Leah beta tested the concept with a group of moms in her Boston neighborhood…
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Where the oddest jobs from the past meet a comedian from the present… and it’s awkward! On this weekly show, Chris Parnell (SNL, Rick and Morty) welcomes guests who have held some of human history’s most unexpected and downright bizarre jobs: funeral clowns, garden hermits, VHS clerks, and everything in between. With the help of his tireless producer, Chris hears from the essential workers from decades and centuries past. Because before there were actual medical doctors, there were barber surgeons. And before there was Instacart, there were milkmen. Wondery’s This Job Is History is a funny, absurd, and informative look into how time can change the way we live and work.
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Keke Palmer has questions for days, about everything under the sun. From the existential to the inconsequential. From pop culture to pop science. From the meaning of life to the meaning of W.A.P. From life in outer space to “Where the eff is Tom from MySpace?“ And everything in between. Because Baby, this is Keke Palmer, and she is here for All. Of. It.
Each week, the multi-talented Keke is taking you on a journey down the rabbit hole on a topic that she cannot stop obsessing over. She’ll also get deep with special guests, trying to answer the questions that keep us up at night. We are getting INTO IT. Only on Amazon Music.
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When Emily Gellis hears rumors of people suffering horrible side effects from a trendy diet she springs into action. Armed with over a hundred thousand Instagram followers, Emily launches a social media crusade to expose F-Factor and its founder, Tanya Zuckerbrot. It’s the start of a feud that will attract trolls, lawyers, and, eventually, national media all because of fiber. From Wondery, this is a story about wealth, wellness, and influence narrated by Casey Wilson.
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In the latest season of Wondery’s Even The Rich, hosts Brooke and Aricia tell the story of Elton John. Before he was Reginald Dwight. Reginald hates who he is: a chubby, awkward kid from a fractured English home. So he escapes through music, and reinvents himself as Elton John. The journey take him far away from his neglected childhood and morphs him into a spoiled, coke-addicted rock superstar. But underneath the glitz and glamour, an inescapable sadness persists. No matter how many hit records he makes or lines he snorts, Elton can’t escape himself. His world eventually crashes down in a torrent of addictions, depression, and self-loathing. But when he finally learns to love himself, he grows into the person he was meant to be, enabling thousands of others to do so and becoming an LGBTQ icon.
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A two-time winner of the Teen Choice Award, Jacob has reached the Hot 100 charts in the United States and Canada, performed his own music on a world tour, has a casual 10 MILLION followers on Instagram... and he’s just 19 years old. This teen superstar is completely charming, and in this episode, he meets his biggest fan, Juli.
The question is, does Juli know more about Jacob than he knows about himself? Host Taylor Tomlinson takes us through an emotional rollercoaster diving into Jacob’s life before fame, his life now, and his latest work.
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You might know Ben Higgins as one of America’s top heartthrobs from his time on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, but did you know that he is also a podcast host and an entrepreneur, with a new coffee company that donates all proceeds to charity?
In this episode, Taylor introduces Ben to his No. 1 fan, Amber, who is dialing in from Phoenix. Amber identifies with Ben because of his Christian background and down-to-earth mentality. She knows everything there is to know about Ben, but will she bring her A-game to beat Ben in a quiz about his own life?
Is it really true Ben met his fiancée by sliding into her DM’s? With the perfect dose of hilarity, Taylor takes us through Ben’s life before fame, his time as America’s most eligible bachelor, and brings us up to date on his current projects through a light-hearted quiz between celeb and superfan.
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You may know Tinashe as the talented R&B singer who shot to fame after covering Lil Wayne’s song How To Love… but did you know that she’s such a Britney stan that Baby One More Time was the first album she ever owned? No? Well, Tinashe’s No.1 fan Denise sure does. Joining us from Florida, Denise knows all there is to know about Tinashe. But can she keep her cool in a quiz showdown against her celebrity hero? Comedian Taylor Tomlinson takes on a journey that’s all about Tinashe’s life.
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You may know Baby Ariel as a Disney actress, a singer, and a social media star with a casual 50 million people around the world following her every move… but do you know what the most romantic thing anyone’s ever done for her is? No? Well, you’ll find out in this episode of Celeb vs. Superfan! Superfan Rodrigo joins Ariel all the way from Peru, and impresses with a ridiculous amount of knowledge about his heroine. But will he know enough to beat her? Comedian Taylor Tomlinson leads this unlikely pair through a fun quiz about Baby Ariel’s life.
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You may know Bob The Drag Queen as the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8. But did you know she’s a superfan of Whoopi Goldberg, or that she was once stopped by TSA because they thought her wig looked suss? Bob’s No. 1 fan Joia does. Joining us from upstate New York, Joia has been a fan of Bob for years. She knows everything anyone could possibly know about Bob’s life, but can she withstand the pressure of going head-to-head with her idol in a quiz battle? Host Taylor Tomlinson takes us on a trivia journey through Bob’s life before fame, from her first drag name to being cast in the hit Netflix series, Lucifer.
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You may know Heidi and Marc D’Amelio as Dixie and Charli’s parents - with over 25M followers on social media, and their own podcast. But do you know what Heidi’s favorite donut is or what kind of dance Marc used to do? Heidi and Marc’s No.1 fan Alexandra does. Joining us all the way from Athens, Greece, Alexandra has been a fan of the D’Amelios for years. She knows everything there is to know about the D’Amelio family, but will she withstand the pressure of the almighty trivia battle? Host Taylor Tomlinson takes us on a quizzical journey through Heidi and Marc’s life before fame, from the cute story of how they met, to the new show about their family on Hulu.
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You may know Loren Gray is the 9th most followed person on TikTok - with over 90M followers on social media, and a pop singer to boot. But do you know what tattoo she has on her back and why? Loren’s No. 1 fan Camila does. Dialing in from Peru, Camila has followed Loren for years, and has been through a rigorous process to reach this final stage: facing off against Loren in a trivia showdown about Loren. Will she be able to overcome those starstruck feelings to beat Loren herself - in a quiz on Loren’s life?! Taylor guides us through Loren’s rise, from her homeschooling days to TikTok dominance, to her latest single “Piece of Work.”
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You may know Bobby Berk is one of the Fab Five on Netflix’s award-winning series “Queer Eye,” but do you know what happened when he was in a Taylor Swift video? His #1 fan does. Host and comedian Taylor Tomlinson brings hilarity as she oversees a light-hearted quiz battle between Bobby and his fan, dialing in from Pittsburgh. Bobby is universally known for his incredible hard work and dedication, and transforming people’s lives around the world. On this episode, the kind-hearted Bobby and energetic superfan Schereeya face off on their “Queer Eye” trivia knowledge, but also bond over how Bobby has helped the queer community, and what makes a good kitchen.
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If you could meet any celebrity in the world, who would it be? Face it: we all have that one celeb we’re obsessed with and would love to meet. This is the game show that makes superfans’ dreams come true. Comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts an epic showdown between superstar and super-fan, filled with obscure (and often hilarious) questions. Each week, Taylor will introduce a musician, influencer, actor, or personality to someone who has always wanted to meet them, and they will face off. Along the way, we learn about their lives, from the pre-fame days up until today. From Wondery, Celeb vs. Superfan will make you laugh, learn weird facts, and see just how obsessed fans can be. And you’ll definitely hear a few puns from Taylor, too.
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