Literally Heinous

my dad joins Literally Heinous to give a crash course on OJ Simpson for all of us who were too young to remember or not born during the scandal. the OJ scandal to my dad is what Taylor vs Kim is to me. in the second half of the episode, we give our thoughts on Taylor Swift's new album, Tortured Poets Department, and I give my dad some background on some of the songs' meanings. enjoy!!! (00:00 - 29:45) - OJ Simpson (29:45 - 46:45) - Taylor Swift

Taylor Peterson and Madeline Schneider are certified girly pop film bros and joining Lit Hein to give their thoughts on the 2024 Oscars and the films nominated. We discuss the Lily Gladstone/Emma Stone race, Cillian Murphy being adorable all the time, the pity party of Bradley Cooper and some celebrity blind items at the event you may not have heard.

Lit Hein favorite Duke Puterbaugh is back on the pod and we are deep diving on our #1 girl, Ariana Grande. Duke and I are die hard Stans and Ariana historians, so you're going to want to learn from us. We go back in time and talk about Ariana's climb to fame and the relationships and drama that set up her 7th album, Eternal Sunshine. We talk about why we love her and give pieces of Ariana lore that make her her. We give background on the context of the album: why, when and how it was made. We go track by track and talk about what each songs mean and which ones our are favorite. You don't want to miss this one. Listen to the album and let us know what you think!

Rita Rae Roxx invented "it girl" behavior. Have you ever been to a concert and seen the cool, pretty girl in one-of-a-kind clothing who the artists can't take their eyes off of? That was and is Rita. Well, at the beginning of her night -- before she got invited backstage, and then back to the hotel, duh. As a teen in Omaha, she made it her life's mission to go to every concert she could and hang out (and sometimes more *wink*) with rockstars. For decades, Rita has built relationships with rockstars that wrote classics, and she has the stories and pictures to back it up. Rita and I met on our gameshow, and I knew I needed her to come on Lit Hein and tell her juicy and hilarious stories. Check out her book, Once Upon a Rockstar, but reach out to me or Rita to buy a copy directly from her! Support your local rock goddess ;)

*or at least that's what i'm convincing myself i'm doing today, i'm talking about how i filled 8 days of being alone in NYC while my boyfriend was out of state. i *hate* being alone. it's a recipe for death spiraling, doom scrolling, self sabotaging tendencies, especially being so new to the city and not knowing anyone. here is how i filled my 8 days of loneliness and was able to talk myself off several very tall somethings. in this episode, i talk about my strict rules about week night, post-work activities, the difficulty of being "new in town" and the most INSANE, DIABOLICAL off-Broadway play. spoilers for Job the Play (21:23) - (25:34)

Lit Hein bestie Maeve Conway joins the podcast today to debrief the Grammys! We talk about Miley Cyrus and her epic wins and performance. I give my uncut thoughts on Taylor Swifts wins and album announcement (please don't come for me). We finish the conversation with our favorite topic, Barbie, and the realizations we've had about the movie now that we're six months away from it. Enjoy!

I am back with a solo episode providing a two month update on living in NYC! A lot of changes and realizations happened since my first NYC episode, and I'm here with a full update on what life has been like since moving here. I also talk about Ariana Grande and her homewrecking allegations, a topic I've put off discussing for awhile. I compare it to other recent celebrity scandals and explain why I'm still loyal to my girl.

This episode was recorded right after my bestie girl Taylor and I woke up from one of the craziest nights (and mornings) of our lives. Although we were in no condition to read classic literature or operate heavy machinery, we needed to update the Lit Hein listeners on our night. The caveat is that I messed up the audio... we can't be pretty, funny, smart AND good at AV?! So bear in mind that the quality is 7/10 but the content is 100000/10. The night before NYE, Taylor and I hit the town with one goal: go to The Box -- a notorious s*x club in NYC famous for exclusivity and debaucherous live performances. Before that, we gallivanted around town, collecting funny stories like horcruxes, all to bring back to the Heinous Listeners. Enjoy--and don't tell our parents!

I'm sorry that I've been sooooo mysterious lately. Like where even *am* I? That's because I was in the middle of moving to New Yawk baBY. This episode is strictly business, okay?! I have a lot of 'splaining to do, and it's all laid out for you. In this episode, I detail EVERYTHING about the move. From what spawned the move, to how I found the apartment, to physically moving my things, to how I picked my neighborhood, how much my rent costs, how I'm furnishing the place, EVERYTHING. I talk about my biggest misconceptions about NYC and what has surprised me the most, good and bad. I've been here for approx. 3 weeks, so take all of this with a grain of salt. This is just *my* experience in the short time I've been here. Although this episode is strictly administrative, it's crucial to set the context for the episodes that follow it.

It's Britney B*TCH! Duke Puterbaugh, certified Britney historian and retired Stan Twitter celeb, joins Literally Heinous to discuss Britney Spears' memoir. We summarize the stories and read excerpts of the most important parts. Duke gives insight into her experience as a Britney Stan and how she went to her residency--peak conservatorship--and was seated next to Paris Hilton and got pictures with Britney herself. Enjoy!

Maeve Conway from Gals Getting Rich is back on Literally Heinous with Lily Maslia to catch up on recent influencer drama. (00:00 - 03:49) - Catch up (03:49 - 18:35) - Alix Earle (19:02 - 50:50) - Ken Eurich (50:50 - 01:00:43) - Kit Keenan (01:00:43 - 01:07:29) - Audrey Peters

This week, Lily Maslia (@lilymaslia) is talking about four celebrities that most people find cringe, entitled, talentless or rude--none of which are crimes, BTW! (00:00 - 09:55) - Life catch up, more thoughts on Barbie, etc. (09:55 - 23:13) - Ben Platt (25:13 - 44:53) - Madison Beer (44:53 - 50:00) - Doja Cat (55:00 - 52:06) - Hailey Bieber

It's catch up time. After tragedy struck, I had to move out of my beloved, pre-war home I shared with my best friend and move into my boyfriend's 475-square-foot studio. I'm also struggling with some of the most intense body image issues I've ever faced (tw: everything). But, I can't stay too down, because I come bearing a plethora of weird, wacky incidents and funny stories that I share today. Enjoy! (00:00 - 08:19) - Moving (08:19 - 11:17) - Moving in WITH A MAN (my bf) (11:17 - 13:03) - Thoughts on Barbie (13:03 - 25:54) - Body image (tw: body dysmorphia; disordered eating; unfiltered, non-PC thoughts) (23:54 - 26:19) - Bizarre experience at the tailor (26:20 - 35:19) - Is karma real? Two bizarre stories that suggest otherwise

Gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Galambos joins Literally Heinous to answer all of your burning questions about Ozempic and Wegovy, the elusive "miracle" weight loss drug that (seems like) all celebrities are on. We talk about the science behind it, how it works, what it does, what happens when you come off of it and the associated shortage. Enjoy! (00:00 - 06:14) - Celebrities rumored to be on it (06:14 - 35:15) - Interview with Dr. Galambos

What do Mike Tyson, Robin Williams and Jeremy Allen White (AKA The Bear) have in common? They all came to my mom through her recent psychedelic experience taking Bufo (toad venom) and psilocybin (magic mushrooms). My mom recently went on a psychedelic retreat with like-minded people around the country to embark on a journey of opening their minds through plant-based medicine. She talks about the person she was before and after the trip and how she found her way back to traditional therapy, despite her initial negative experiences. Timestamps: (00:00:00 - 00:09:12) Context setting and traditional therapy vs. energy therapy (00:09:12 - 00:14:50) Initial interest in psychedelics and discovering Jenny Schlitz (00:14:50 - 00:23:34) Getting to the retreat, pre-tripping (00:23:34 - 01:13:50) Bufo and shrooms experience (01:13:50 - 01:20:00) Advice for someone who is interested in plant-based medicine

Women's Gender and Sexuality master's student, Ali Alkalifa, joins Literally Heinous for a discussion on the salacious and explicit teen dramas, Euphoria and The Idol, created by Sam Levinson. We delve into Sam's background and explore the cultural influence of Euphoria. Ali enlightens us about the significance of gender identity and representation, emphasizing the importance of accurate portrayal. Our conversation also delves into the inception of The Idol and the underlying reasons behind the ensuing controversy.

Kicking off season 2 with an episode that I did NOT envision recording... I've been a Taylor Swift fan since I was 10 and I have been looking forward to this moment for the last 2.5 years... so why was it so hard to get through? UGH!

Sidney Szerlip, fashion PR pro from Manhattan, joins Literally Heinous to discuss the Met Gala! We have an expert's opinions on the looks, designers, celebrities and stylists, so you don't want to miss this insight. We discuss the controversies of Karl Lagerfeld and other prominent fashion figures and whether the fashion industry can ever become a safe space. Sidney also provides tips to curate your closet so you never feel like you have nothing to wear.

Maeve Conway from Gals Getting Rich podcast joins me to discuss the landscape of influencing today. We talk about what makes influencers successful and what makes their downfall. We discuss the Reddit snark pages and what kind of commentary is and isn't warranted. We recap Coachella and who was in what house and who was left out. Then, we cover Sofia Richie's wedding. Video available on YouTube!

A topic that I am VERY passionate about: group trips. In this episode, I lay out all my tips on corralling your friends to go on a trip, the best time to start planning, managing finances and stacking your itinerary to make it perfectly balanced. I reference some of my recent trips (New Orleans, Cabo, LA, NYC, Miami) and what I learned during those that have made me an expert planner. I then talk about Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn breaking up and walk you through her career timeline during their six year relationship. (00:00:00 - 00:05:48) Quick catch up (00:05:48 - 00:40:35) Trip planning tips (00:40:35 - 01:05:00) Taylor Swift + Joe Alwyn