I Know You Didn't Ask with Megan O'Donnell

This week I’m recapping the 86th Annual Golden Globes, where Nikki Glaser crushed hosting for year two with sharp jokes, stunning looks, and a Michael B. Jordan bit that committed so hard it made everyone uncomfortable (his mom included). Also… why was the music straight out of 2003? “Yeah,” “Pon de Replay,” and “Heads Will Roll” had me questioning reality.We break down the night’s big winners, Netflix’s Adolescence (haven’t watched yet but will, once I emotionally recover from our bedroom TV breaking) and PTA’s One Battle After Another — which I fell asleep during and hated, so I guess I need to rewatch since everyone else loved it. Leo showed up dapper with his mom, Timothée Chalamet beat him for Best Actor in a very male All About Eve moment, and Julia Roberts reminded us all why she is Hollywood royalty.Then we spiral into comedy and chaos: Marcello Hernández’s American Boy, Robbie Hoffman’s Wake Up, Ali Wong and Bill Hader’s breakup, Nick Reiner legal updates, Spencer Pratt running for mayor of LA (zero policies, max vibes), and the Ashley Tisdale Toxic Mom Group saga — influencer villages, Instagram exclusion, and why taking friend drama to The Cut might not be the healing moment you think it is.

Link to The Fabulist book for sale! Join us for a full deep dive into the unbelievable life of George Santos, the disgraced former NY Congressman. We cover everything — from his childhood and family background, to his fake education claims, his shocking drag performances, scams targeting veterans and everyday people, his prison experience, and where he is now. If you want the full story behind one of the most infamous political scandals of recent years, this episode has it all.

YES, the world is on fire — dictators are being captured, countries are getting bombed, peace deals are almost happening, and skiers are fleeing wildfires — but let’s be serious for a second… what the fuck happened in St. Barths?!This episode is a full spiral from global chaos to the only thing that actually matters: yachts, billionaires, vulgar displays of wealth, and the emotional devastation of spending the holidays in Montclair, NJ instead of on a $300 million boat eating caviar with Jeff Bezos. We’re breaking down the St. Barths industrial complex — the food, the beaches, the shopping, the yachts (if you don’t have one, you’re poor, sorry), and the celebrity sightings that made us question every life choice we’ve ever made.From Bezos’ floating ego, Geffen’s Rising Sun, and Walmart money doing what Walmart money does, to Alix Earle potentially upgrading from a mid NFL player to Tom Brady himself (sad divorced dad vibes included), we get into the rich, the ridiculous, and the spiritually unrelatable.Plus: Bethenny Frankel, vaping rich kids, Step Rose x Tinx discourse, and what it would truly mean to be stuck in St. Barths due to airspace closures (a dream).Then we pivot — violently — into:Why Members Only Palm Beach is unwatchable new-money trashButt cracks being forced down our throats by the fashion industry (Crack is wack AND back, allegedly)A high-brow cinema moment with Bugonia, Roofman, and my annual failed attempt to become an Oscar completionistBravo updates galore, engagements, arrests, books, dating apps, and Ultimate Road Trip casting dreamsIt’s unserious, unhinged, deeply judgmental, occasionally intellectual, and absolutely necessary listening.Thanks for listening — and tune in Friday for the George Santos episode.

2025 was a pop culture fever dream — and we need to talk about it.In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest cultural moments that defined the year: recession panic showing up in the most unexpected places, rage bait officially entering the dictionary, AI exploding into creative and white-collar spaces, and the internet spiraling in real time.We’ll revisit 2025’s most unforgettable moments in order — TikTok almost getting banned, Kendrick Lamar choosing chaos at the Super Bowl, Labubus taking over America, celebrity space trips, public cheating scandals, brand meltdowns, canceled shows, hot criminals, free speech freak-outs, shocking deaths, and the moments that made us all collectively say, “oh no.”We’re closing it out with how we’re entering 2026, a quick take on resolutions, and a list of phrases I’m officially retiring for the new year.Pop culture, chaos, and commentary — exactly how we like it.

The holidays got me sick, bored, and mildly unhinged — so obviously I pressed record. Pardon the congested voice, but we’re powering through. This episode is a full holiday brain dump: Christmas chaos with the Kardashians, a little celebrity death discourse, and a deep dive into what the hell I’m watching while everyone else enjoys “prestige TV.”We’re talking The Family Stone (SJP’s gloriously unlikable energy, Luke Wilson supremacy, and why the Wilson brothers are Hollywood’s hottest siblings), Bridgette Bardot’s complicated legacy (iconic beauty, French New Wave impact… and yes, the racism), and how we’re supposed to reconcile art with deeply disappointing politics.Plus: Kim Kardashian’s unhinged Christmas gifts, puppies as presents (a hard no), Alabama Barker’s wildly inappropriate haul, baby daddies getting snubbed on gingerbread houses, and why Nicola & Brooklyn are officially my newest hyperfixation.Then it’s onto my current watch list — from cult documentaries and Mormon scandals to Selling OC, Emily in Paris, Scientology chaos, homoerotic hockey romance (don’t ask), and why I keep rewatching things I’ve already seen instead of literally anything new.Congested, caffeinated, opinionated, and very much in holiday break mode — let’s get into it. 🎄🎧

MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMALS! Here's another re-release of a great recent episode. Tune in on Monday when the holiday hangover ends ;) This week, we dive headfirst into Scheana Shay’s brand-new book My Good Side—and trust me, it’s giving us everything we hoped for and more. From behind-the-scenes Vanderpump Rules tea to Scheana’s raw reflections on fame, love, and finding her voice, we break it all down chapter by chapter. Was it juicy? Was it messy? Did we get answers to the questions we’ve been screaming at the TV for years? Tune in for the ultimate recap, plus our unfiltered takes on what Scheana left in, what she left out, and what it all says about life in the Bravo-verse.

MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMALS! I'm lazy & haven't been recording, so here's a re-release of one my BEST SHOWS EVER. This Friday's Episode, we’re diving headfirst into the absolute fever dream that is the NYC Crypto Kidnappers case—a tale of SoHo nightlife, Bitcoin passwords, and enough alleged torture to make a Tarantino script blush. Picture this: crypto bros John Woeltz (self-appointed “Crypto King of Kentucky”) and William Duplessie allegedly lure an Italian man to their $15 million townhouse, then hold him for 17 days, shocking him with a Taser, dousing him in tequila, and even dangling him from a staircase until he coughed up his Bitcoin passwords. The victim eventually escapes barefoot and bloodied into the street… which is where things should have ended—except the defense is now claiming it was all one big consensual drug-fueled “frat party” gone wrong. Oh, and making a cameo in this circus? None other than Charlie Zakkour from Next Gen NYC—yes, spotted in footage of John’s arrest, just hanging around like it’s a Tuesday.We’ll unpack every unhinged twist: the million-dollar bail, the bizarre “manifesto” found in Kentucky, the defense’s wild party-story spin, and the sheer absurdity of how fast crypto cash can turn your penthouse into a true crime set piece. From the Soho club scene to the courtroom drama, this story is part Wolf of Wall Street, part Saw, and 100% a cautionary tale about what happens when the blockchain bros go feral. Buckle up—this isn’t just a kidnapping case, it’s a masterclass in how to completely torch your reputation (and allegedly, other people).

We break down Pete Davidson becoming a dad, Bowen Yang leaving, and the wild Priscilla Presley, Riley Keough, John Travolta, and Scientology lawsuit allegations. Plus, the ongoing Beckham family feud, John Stamos teasing nudity on The Hunting Wives, Netflix taking over podcasts and media, and a serious update on the Rob Reiner case. Pop culture chaos, cults, celebrity drama, and hot takes — let’s get into it.