Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.
Eating For Free
Claim This Podcastby Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson
4.9(531 reviews)
282 episodes
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Quality76
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YouTube74
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Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.
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Publishing Since
7/19/2018
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
And Another Thing… (About That Wedding)
Journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson dissect the latest celebrity wedding gossip, revealing the hidden dynamics of pop culture power.
July 9, 2026
The Wedding Episode (You Know the One)
Journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson dissect a specific celebrity wedding, revealing the gossip and power dynamics behind the headlines.
July 2, 2026
American Stunt Queen
Journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson discuss the "American Stunt Queen" episode, exploring pop culture gossip and power dynamics in this interview.
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