Tales from the Celebrity Trenches
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Podcast Overview
<p>Celebrity is an insane construct. It just is. This is the podcast that revels in the fact, celebrating it's majesty and insanity in equal measure.</p><br><p>Whether it's the weekly breakdown of everything going on in pop culture or a chat with some of the biggest names in entertainment, this podcast truly has something for everyone... providing you’re obsessed with celebrity.</p><br><p>Back in ye Olde 2002, entertainment veteran Jamie East founded Holy Moly, one of the UK’s most popular (and notorious) entertainment and gossip sites. Known for its irreverent tone, it built a hugely loyal following in the days of the 'wild web'. East is still known and loved for his sharp, hilarious commentary on the world of showbiz. He has stories upon stories up his sleeve, and isn't afraid to spill them. </p><br><p>Jamie’s back on the scene and chatting to friends old and new about the oftentimes baffling world of showbiz and entertainment, bringing his old knack for finding the funny in the seriously weird world of celebs. Expect never-heard-before insight into what being a culture shaping, gossip mongering, modern celebrity looks like. </p><br><p>Joining Jamie will be two hilarious comics - the brilliant Alice Brine and ex Celebrity Coach Trip alumni Matt Richardson.</p><br><p>The world of entertainment might look pretty different to how it did when East started out. As everyone tries to cultivate the perfect reputation for themselves through social media, there's never been a better time to get behind the curtain and take a look at what's really going on. </p><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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Recent Episodes
June 5, 2026
GK Barry is in the Trenches
<p>This week GK Barry joins Jamie East for a completely chaotic episode and within minutes they’re discussing UFO pranks, ghost encounters, conspiracy theories and whether Britain’s Got Talent is secretly a money laundering operation.</p><br><p>GK spills on the reality of internet fame, the accidental TikTok that changed her life, and why Loose Women is even more unhinged behind the scenes than viewers imagine.</p><br><p>There’s also talk of the Strictly curse chaos, podcast rivalries, fake Avril Lavigne theories and the terrifying moment Jamie realised a live ghost-hunting show was completely falling apart on air.</p><br><p>There’s a whole lot of relationship oversharing, celebrity ghosts, and why prank shows desperately need to return to Saturday night TV.</p><br><p>It’s funny, outrageous and goes off the rails very, very quickly.</p><br><p>Welcome back to the Celebrity Trenches!</p><p>Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to <a href="mailto:hello@celebritytrenches.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@celebritytrenches.com</a> or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB.</p><p>Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches</p><br><p>A Seriously Popular production.</p><br><p>Host and Producer: Jamie East</p><p>Co-Hosts: Alice Brine, Matt Richardson</p><p>Producer: Phil Stocker</p><p>Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard</p><p>Additional research: Chris Lockery</p><p>Editor: Rowan Jacobs, Alan Harris </p><p>Booker: Hannah Wetton</p><p>Artwork: Daniel McGarry</p><p>Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer</p><p>Social Media: Jack Webb</p><p>Youtube Manager: Sam Owen</p><p>Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini</p><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>
June 3, 2026
Susan Boyle you crushed our dreams!
<p>Another week, another trip into the Celebrity Trenches.</p><br><p>Jamie & Alice start by discussing Susan Boyle’s much-teased comeback which turned out to be less chart domination and more ice cream advert.</p><br><p>We celebrate Jane McDonald’s Mighty Hoopla triumph and ask the important question, why isn’t she headlining Glastonbury by now?</p><br><p>There’s an update on Katie Price’s elusive billionaire boyfriend, who seems to appear and disappear depending on the day.</p><br><p>Elsewhere, the internet is losing its mind over the Off Campus book series, Jamie tries to work out whether Love Island still matters and Spencer Pratt’s latest career move somehow leads us into a discussion about the state of America.</p><br><p>We also get into Taylor Swift’s awards ambitions, Kim Kardashian falling off a bike in front of Lewis Hamilton, Jake Gyllenhaal’s scarves, and why star signs remain one of society’s great mysteries.</p><br><p>There's cruise ships, reality TV, Cornettos, celebrity rebrands, and a surprising amount of chat about ice hockey players.</p><br><p>If you listen, you're SURELY up to date.</p><br><p>Welcome back to the celebrity trenches!</p><br><p><br></p><p>Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to <a href="mailto:hello@celebritytrenches.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@celebritytrenches.com</a> or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB.</p><p>Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches</p><br><p>A Seriously Popular production.</p><br><p>Host and Producer: Jamie East</p><p>Co-Hosts: Alice Brine, Matt Richardson</p><p>Producer: Phil Stocker</p><p>Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard</p><p>Additional research: Chris Lockery</p><p>Editor: Rowan Jacobs, Alan Harris </p><p>Booker: Hannah Wetton</p><p>Artwork: Daniel McGarry</p><p>Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer</p><p>Social Media: Jack Webb</p><p>Youtube Manager: Sam Owen</p><p>Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini</p><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>
May 27, 2026
Is it too late now to say sorry? the BEST celeb apologies EVER!
<p>This week in the Celebrity Trenches, Alice & Jamie dive headfirst into the wild world of celebrity apology videos. The strange ones, the surprising ones!</p><br><p>Alice breaks down the Ariana Grande donut licking moment, the apology video vibes, and introduces Jamie to her theory of “llama humour”.</p><br><p>The pair unpack why celebrity apologies became such a thing & is “I’m sorry if you were offended” the oddest phrase ever?</p><br><p>Jamie drops a bombshell that he has received his own REAL celebrity apology text this week - from one of the new Strictly hosts! But who was it?</p><br><p>It’s messy, full of celebrity chaos, & for one week only, apologies!</p><br><p>Welcome back to the Celebrity Trenches: Weekly Dispatch!</p><p>Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to <a href="mailto:hello@celebritytrenches.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@celebritytrenches.com</a> or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB.</p><p>Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches</p><br><p>A Seriously Popular production.</p><br><p>Host and Producer: Jamie East</p><p>Co-Hosts: Alice Brine, Matt Richardson</p><p>Producer: Phil Stocker</p><p>Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard</p><p>Additional research: Chris Lockery</p><p>Editor: Rowan Jacobs, Alan Harris </p><p>Booker: Hannah Wetton</p><p>Artwork: Daniel McGarry</p><p>Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer</p><p>Social Media: Jack Webb</p><p>Youtube Manager: Sam Owen</p><p>Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini</p><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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- What is Tales from the Celebrity Trenches?
<p>Celebrity is an insane construct. It just is. This is the podcast that revels in the fact, celebrating it's majesty and insanity in equal measure.</p><br><p>Whether it's the weekly breakdown of everything going on in pop culture or a chat with some of the biggest names in entertainment, this podcast truly has something for everyone... providing you’re obsessed with celebrity.</p><br><p>Back in ye Olde 2002, entertainment veteran Jamie East founded Holy Moly, one of the UK’s most popular (and notorious) entertainment and gossip sites. Known for its irreverent tone, it built a hugely loyal following in the days of the 'wild web'. East is still known and loved for his sharp, hilarious commentary on the world of showbiz. He has stories upon stories up his sleeve, and isn't afraid to spill them. </p><br><p>Jamie’s back on the scene and chatting to friends old and new about the oftentimes baffling world of showbiz and entertainment, bringing his old knack for finding the funny in the seriously weird world of celebs. Expect never-heard-before insight into what being a culture shaping, gossip mongering, modern celebrity looks like. </p><br><p>Joining Jamie will be two hilarious comics - the brilliant Alice Brine and ex Celebrity Coach Trip alumni Matt Richardson.</p><br><p>The world of entertainment might look pretty different to how it did when East started out. As everyone tries to cultivate the perfect reputation for themselves through social media, there's never been a better time to get behind the curtain and take a look at what's really going on. </p><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> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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