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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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English


Episodes

Keep It Real “Teddi Mellencamp; Shannon Beador’s DUI”

9/22/2023
Ira interviews Two T’s in a Pod co-host Teddi Mellencamp about what it’s like hosting a Bravo podcast as a former Housewife. Crooked producer Kendra James joins Ira to discuss Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador and her recent DUI, then the two answer listener questions in a Bravo AMA. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Duration:00:48:23

“Minhaj à Truth” w. Symone

9/20/2023
Ira and Louis discuss Hasan Minhaj’s farfetched stories, Drake dissing Halle Berry, Lauren Boebert’s theatre date, iconic album covers, A Haunting in Venice, and more. Plus, drag icon Symone joins to discuss her new series Avalon TV and life after winning RuPaul’s Drag Race. AVALON TV premiering exclusively on WOW Presents Plus October 9th!

Duration:01:42:20

Keep It Real with Jessel Taank

9/15/2023
In the debut of bonus series Keep It Real, Ira and Louis answer your burning reality show questions. Plus, Ira interviews Real Housewives of New York’s Jessel Tank about her polarizing role on the show, up and coming neighborhood Tribeca, and more.

Duration:00:43:28

"In Da Club Chalamet" w. Graham Norton

9/13/2023
Ira and Louis discuss the internet account obsessed with Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Rodrigo’s new album Guts, and Drew Barrymore crossing the picket line. Plus, Graham Norton joins to discuss his favorite celebrity talk show moments and his new novel, Forever Home. And in the Keep It segment: Rotten Tomatoes and Ice Spice’s Dunkin’ Donuts collab.

Duration:01:31:54

“September is a Summer Month” w. Brittany Broski

9/6/2023
Ira and Louis discuss Beyoncé’s star-studded Renaissance Tour birthday show, what shows they’re watching (Platonic, Big Brother), and new music from Kylie Minogue, Olivia Rodrigo, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Selena Gomez, and Miley Cyrus. Plus, Brittany Broski joins to discuss her comic and cultural inspirations and her new podcast The Broski Report. And in the Keep It segment: spooky season and the ‘08 Obama campaign versus Madonna. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Duration:01:35:53

"Bikin' to the Oldies" w. Cody Rigsby

8/30/2023
Ira and Louis discuss the new queer teen comedy Bottoms, Bob Barker’s legacy, and celebrity workout ventures. Plus, Cody Rigsby joins to discuss his new book XOXO, Cody and bring America’s new fave workout guru. And this week’s Keep Its: Kim Cattrall’s return to And Just Like That, and proper furniture etiquette.

Duration:01:17:24

“Tango: Idina” w. Idina Menzel and Kyle Turner

8/23/2023
Ira and Louis answer listeners’ pop culture questions and discuss the NYT’s reporting on bubbling under pop stars and gays sending birthday nudes. Film critic Kyle Turner joins to discuss his book The Queer Film Guide. Plus, legend Idina Menzel joins to discuss her new album Drama Queen and her past on Broadway. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Duration:01:37:56

“Love Thang, Actually” w. Punkie Johnson and Dicey

8/16/2023
Ira and Louis discuss Red, White, and Royal Blue, the controversy surrounding The Blind Side, Louis’ continued hatred of fall, and Bradley Cooper’s new Oscar bait film. Comedians Punkie Johnson and Dicey join to discuss their relationship advice podcast Love Thang. Plus, Ira and Louis play Who’s Older? where they guess celebrity ages. Check out Love Thang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-thang/id1690695573 Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Duration:01:26:50

"Watch Out for the Mean Grrrls" w. Bethany Cosentino

8/9/2023
Ira and Louis break down Lizzo's lawsuit, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Aniston's social media drama, Survivor legend Cirie Fields joining Big Brother, and director William Friedkin's legacy. Plus, they play an IMDb themed game of celebrity called Known For where they guess a celebrity's most popular credits. And Bethany Cosentino joins to discuss her new solo record Natural Disaster, American mall culture, and more.

Duration:01:38:59

“Beauty and the SpongeBob” w. Aly & AJ

8/2/2023
Ira, Louis, and guest host Joel Kim Booster discuss Ariana Grande’s divorce and other celebrity breakups, Project Runway All-Stars and legacy reality shows, Sinead O’Connor, Paul Reubens, dating app screenshots, and Katy Perry’s career. Aly & AJ join to discuss their With Love From Tour and finding life in their old music. Plus, Ira responds to Louis’ Barbie review.

Duration:01:46:18

"Raising the Barbenheimer" w. Shea Couleé

7/26/2023
This week, Louis and guest-host Matt Rogers (filling in for Ira) unpack the two most pressing film releases of the summer: Barbie and Oppenheimer. They also reflect on past blockbuster dual releases, question the marketing acumen of Elon Musk, and interview the sensational RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Shea Coulee. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Duration:01:42:41

“Once Upon a Strike in Hollywood” w. Tori Kelly

7/19/2023
Ira and guest co-host Jay Jurden discuss SAG-AFTRA joining the WGA on the picket lines, Emmy nominations, racist TikTok lives, New York theatre audiences, and Miranda Lambert lashing out at fans. Plus, Tori Kelly joins to discuss her new EP, her Y2K music and fashion inspirations, and more.

Duration:01:40:18

"Dawn of the Threads"

7/12/2023
Ira and Louis discuss Meta’s new social media app Threads, their week in Fire Island, the Wonka trailer, Britney’s new memoir title, Keke Palmer’s baby daddy drama, and Jonah Hill’s texts. Plus, their Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning review.

Duration:01:15:23

“Red, White and Barbie” w. Hari Nef and Alex Edelman

7/5/2023
Ira and Louis speak to Hari Nef about the upcoming Barbie movie, the response to The Idol, and interviewing John Waters. Then, they speak to Alex Edelman about his new Broadway show Just For Us and the musicians who inspire them. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Duration:01:18:30

"A Rated R Is Born" w. Dewayne Perkins

6/28/2023
Ira and Louis discuss Jennifer Lawrence’s R rated comedy turn in No Hard Feelings, the return of And Just Like That, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, 20 years of Liz Phair’s self-titled, and more. Plus, Dewayne Perkins joins to discuss his new film The Blackening.

Duration:01:37:50

"New Kids on the Blockbusters" w. Jason Schwartzman

6/21/2023
Louis is joined by two guest hosts, comedian Solomon Giorgio and critic Angelica Jade Bastien, and together they ford the long-awaited The Flash, pick the greatest summer blockbusters of all time, and marvel at some Juneteenth opinions. Then Ira rejoins for an interview with ASTEROID CITY star Jason Schwartzman.

Duration:01:15:36

“Unscripted Gems” w. Patricia Arquette

6/14/2023
Ira and Louis discuss the writer-less Tony Awards, Elliott Page’s new memoir, Pound Town as a summer anthem, potential Wheel of Fortune hosts, conflating The Weeknd with his character on The Idol, and gays wearing deodorant. Plus, Patrica Arquette joins to discuss her new series High Desert, making sense of David Lynch, and her other iconic roles.

Duration:01:29:11

“Valley of the Idols” w. Trace Lysette

6/7/2023
Ira and Louis discuss new HBO series The Idol, the arrival of Pride month, the looming SAG-AFTRA strike, Tina Turner obituaries, and reactions to the Succession finale. Plus, Trace Lysette joins to discuss her new film Monica, how ballroom prepared her for acting, and more. Check out the Keep It Episode on the Tina Turner documentary: https://crooked.com/podcast/satan-boy-summer-with-naomi-ekperigin-and-megan-gailey/

Duration:01:15:12

There’s Magic in These Negroes with Ira Madison III (from Stuck with Damon Young)

5/31/2023
Louis and Ira may be taking a break for Memorial Day, but fear not! We’ve got a riveting surprise for you courtesy of Crooked Media and Spotify’s original podcast, “Stuck with Damon Young.” In this episode, Damon joins forces with the one and only Ira Madison III to dive deep into the reductive trope of “magical negros,” citing popular examples from both reality and fiction. Later in the episode, Damon and Brooklyn-based culture writer Shamira Ibrahim offer advice to a woman grappling with her husband’s problematic traveling habit — asking strangers about their ethnic background. If this episode has your senses tingling, be sure to head over to the “Stuck with Damon Young” feed pronto! You’ll discover a treasure trove of recent episodes, including a captivating tête-à-tête with marijuana and hip-hop mogul Wiz Khalifa. From his enchanting tales of fatherhood to the ever-evolving cannabis industry, nothing is off-limits. Tune in to “Stuck with Damon Young” every Thursday for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Duration:00:44:07

"Padam Ruins Everything" w. Aisha Tyler

5/24/2023
Ira and Louis discuss HBO’s Donna Summer documentary, the addictiveness of Kylie’s “Padam Padam,”movies they actually want sequels to and remakes of, Zooey Deschanel’s favorite LA foods, and the new season of Selling Sunset. Plus, Aisha Tyler joins to discuss Apple TV+’s The Last Thing He Told Me, Archer’s final season, and what it means to take pop culture seriously. All episodes of "The Last Thing He Told Me" are streaming now, on AppleTV+.

Duration:01:27:25