The pop culture podcast with no filter, brought to you by besties and journalists Kathleen and Ellie. New episodes out every Thursday! <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Straight Up
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The pop culture podcast with no filter, brought to you by besties and journalists Kathleen and Ellie. New episodes out every Thursday! <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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11/14/2019
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Recent Episodes

September 17, 2026
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September 10, 2026
Alix Earle, her Alex Cooper feud and the business of influence
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September 3, 2026
Ali G, the Met Gala backlash and cleavage’s big comeback
Hosts Amelia and Chloe discuss cancel culture, second chances, and the resurgence of push-up bras in this interview episode.
264 total episodes available with 145 transcripts
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