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Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett, the offbeat comedic duo who became fan favorites during their run on Saturday Night Live, are teaming up once again. The longtime friends and collaborators have launched a new podcast that promises the same unpredictable energy that made their SNL sketches cult classics. With years of shared chemistry and a knack for turning bizarre premises into comedy gold, Mooney and Bennett’s latest venture is poised to be a must-listen for fans who’ve missed their unique brand of weirdness on late-night TV.

What's Our Podcast? will feature Mooney and Bennett interviewing guests in an effort to discover what exactly their podcast is about. “We...

Saturday Night Live’s current and former stars have form when it comes to launching podcasts.

Amy Poehler recently launched Good Hang, Bowen Yang has Las Culturistas, Devon Walker has My Favorite Lyrics and Dana Carvey and David Spade have had success with Fly on the Wall.

Now, add Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett into the mix.

The pair have teamed up again to launch What’s Our Podcast?, a series that will put the emphasis on their guests to figure out what the hell they’re talking about.

“We don’t know what our podcast is about,” said Beck Bennett. “I wonder if somebody could help us,” added Mooney. “Maybe our guests can, they’ll come on our podcast and give us an idea about what our podcast should be about,” replied Bennett.

The series will launch on August 27 with two episodes followed by episodes weekly. It comes from Headgum,...

It seems unashamed nerds are the best fits for Superman. Following in the flight path of Warhammer enthusiast Henry Cavill, who had so much love for that property, he's been hard at work making a live-action TV series for Amazon, David Corenswet has proven on a number of occasions he's as dorky as the rest of us when it comes to his love for "Star Wars" and other big franchises, including James Bond. A personal fave for the current Man of Steel is Daniel Craig's 2006 "Casino Royale," which is arguably the best film in the franchise and which Corenswet has a fascinating theory about regarding the film's pre-title sequence that shows how James became a double-o.While there are many beloved moments in Craig's career as Bond, Corenswet pointed to a pivotal one in an interview with the Royal Court: The opening of the movie, which sees Bond catching...

Edison Research announces the Top 50 Podcasts in the U.S. based on reach for Q2 2025 among weekly podcast consumers ages 13+.

The list ranks podcasts based on total audience reach from Edison Podcast Metrics. Interviews were conducted continuously throughout the quarter in English and Spanish. Rankings are based on average weekly consumption over the full period. All respondents reported listening to a podcast or watching a podcast in the last week.

Edison Podcast Metrics rankings now incorporate data from individuals whose sole podcast consumption in the past week was through video. In addition to being asked if they listened to a podcast in the past week, respondents are also asked if they watched a video podcast.

Video-heavy shows, such as No Jumper and The Pat McAfee Show, climbed 11 and 26 spots, respectively.

In the Top 50 for the first time: Good Hang with Amy Poehler, which debuted in mid-March, enters the Top 50 at...

Ferb, I know what we’re gonna do today! “Phineas and Ferb” returned to San Diego Comic-Con on Friday for the first time in a decade to celebrate the show’s recent revival. Among the tidbits coming out of the show panel: New “Phineas and Ferb” episodes will continue rolling out on Disney Channel, and be available on Disney+ in 2026.

“Phineas and Ferb” wrapped its original run (starting in 2007) in 2015. That year, show creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, along with much of the cast, said farewell to fans at Comic-Con via a panel organized by TV Guide Magazine and moderated by Michael Schneider.

Schneider, now Variety‘s executive editor, TV, was also back to moderate Friday’s “Phineas and Ferb” revival panel, celebrating the show’s recent return on June 5 (starting with ten new episodes) and speaking to Povenmire (also the voice of “Dr. Doofenshmirtz”), Marsh (also the...

David Corenswet is revealing the unique order in which he suggests people watch the Star Wars movies.

The 32-year-old Superman actor was a guest on the Monday (July 14) episode of Brittany Broski‘s podcast Royal Court.

During the episode, David revealed that he’s a serious Star Wars fan – and he has a unique preferred order for the films.

Keep reading to find out more…

Many Star Wars fans passionateley debate whether or not the movies should be watched in release order or chronologically through the numbered subtitles. Meanwhile, David takes this debate to a new level with an ordering all his own that he says adds to the viewing experience.

“If you’re going to introduce new people to them, you should watch them IV, V, I, II, III, VI,” David said on the podcast. “You preserve the twist of — spoiler alert — Darth Vader is his father … then you...

Now that Superman star David Corenswet has officially ascended to blockbuster status, fans are getting a closer look at what makes the actor tick. As it turns out, he’s not just a Star Wars fan — he’s a serious one.

In a recent episode of Royal Court with Brittany Broski, Corenswet broke down his preferred viewing order for the Skywalker Saga, and it would make even the most passionate armchair Jedi raise an eyebrow.

Corenswet’s chosen sequence? IV, V, I, II, III, VI.

That’s right, he kicks things off with A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, preserves the original trilogy’s most iconic twist (“I am your father”), and then dives into the prequels as a kind of tragic flashback before ending with Return of the Jedi.

“If you're going to introduce new people to them, you should watch them IV, V, I, II, III,...

David Corenswet has praised a James Bondfilm as "one of the best movies of all time", and he has a theory about it that even the most passionate fans of the franchise might have missed. The Superman star recently appeared on Brittany Broski's Royal Courton YouTube, for a wide-ranging discussion that touched on all manner of pop culture and personal subjects.

In an outtake shared on the Brittany Broski's Royal Court X account, Corenswet waxes lyrical about the black-and-white opening sequence to Casino Royale, which serves as Daniel Craig's introduction. He labels it as the "greatest Bond film ever made", and it often ranks as one of the best James Bond movies in fan polls and industry lists.

David Corenswet's Casino Royale Theory Corenswet Has A Unique Take On Bond's Introduction

The opening sequence of Casino Royale centers on a conversation between Bond and an MI6 section chief...

David Corenswet just replaced Henry Cavill to become the newest iteration of Superman in his debut titular film — a wildly different version of the character, but a remarkable replacement to carry on the mantle nonetheless. But while the similarities in the physical appearance of the two are one thing, it’s not the only thing binding them together.

Turns out, the two actors also share one other massive trait: Being obsessed with the franchises they love. As fans already know about the old Man of Steel, he might have the looks of a jock, but when it comes to sagas that he is a fan of, it doesn’t take long for Cavill to become a nerd. Like how he gets when the topic comes down to franchises like The Witcher and Warhammer.

Surprisingly enough — or perhaps, unsurprisingly — the new Big Blue Boy Scout hails from the same league as well,...

David Corenswet, now famous as the new Superman, recently shared a personal favorite when it comes to movies. In a chat with Brittany Broski during her Royal Court series, Corenswet opened up about his hobbies, revealing that he’s a huge fan of both Star Wars and James Bond.

During their talk, Broski asked him about his “hot takes,” and Corenswet didn’t hold back. One of his strongest opinions involved the James Bond franchise. He quickly named Casino Royale as not only the best Bond film ever but also one of the best movies in general, in his view.

He went on to explain why he thinks that. Talking about the movie’s opening scene, he said, “And my other hot take is, have you seen Casino Royale? Do you remember the opening in black and white? There’s an MI6 guy who’s been stealing secrets and selling...

David Corenswet might be known everywhere right now as Superman, but when he’s not saving the world on-screen, he’s just a regular guy with some big opinions about movies. In a recent chat with Brittany Broski on her Royal Court show, Corenswet opened up about some of his favorite things, and fans learned he’s not only a huge Star Wars fan but also seriously into James Bond.

During the interview, Broski asked Corenswet about his personal “hot takes.” That’s when the actor shared his thoughts on James Bond movies, focusing especially on Casino Royale. He didn’t hold back on calling it the best of them all.

“And my other hot take is, have you seen Casino Royale?” Corenswet asked, before going into a detailed explanation of why he thinks the movie is so great. He brought up the film’s black-and-white opening scene, which shows Bond’s first kill.

“Superman” may have already hit theaters, but that doesn’t mean David Corenswet is done having fun.

The actor, who portrayed the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s “Superman,” appeared on Brittany Broski’s “Royal Court” Monday to talk about acting, comedy and “Star Wars.” The delirious 25-minute interview shows Corenswet in goofy and exuberant form, arriving in a regal getup, complete with a sword on his back. And when things got a little too wild and Broski assured the actor they could cut that part, Corenswet laughed and said to leave it in because “Superman” is already in theaters so “it doesn’t even matter.”

“That was the most fun,” the “Superman” star said on X. “Now release my 10 minute hot take on Casino Royale, you cowards. Or I shall write to Lady Brittany personally!”

You can watch the full interview below.

The “Royal Court” appearance shows off...

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David Corenswet just rocketed up Hollywood's A-list. Though you might not know him by name just yet, the actor plays the title role in James Gunn's "Superman," which became a huge hit out of the gate following its theatrical debut last week. And while we can't say for certain what's next for Corenswet, the actor has now gone and revealed he's a huge "Star Wars" fan -- not a casual fan, mind you, but one who puts serious thought into the franchise. One need look no further than his suggest viewing order for the Skywalker Saga to grasp our meaning.

In an interview on Brittany Broski's "Royal Court," Corenswet was discussing his beloved "Star Wars" when, at one point, he talked about his preferred viewing order for the primary films that make up the Skywalker Saga. Recall that...

David Corenswet, who’s now known as the new Superman, recently sat down for a chat with Brittany Broski on her podcast Royal Court. During the conversation, a fun topic came up that caught fans by surprise, Star Wars. It turns out Corenswet is not just a casual fan of the galaxy far, far away. He’s a serious Star Wars lover, with his own strong opinions on how the saga should actually be watched.

The conversation started when Broski shared her personal take on the story of Anakin Skywalker. After rewatching Episode I and Episode II, she told Corenswet that she believed Anakin was “valid” in all the choices he made. Corenswet wasn’t about to let that slide without commenting.

“To say that Anakin was valid in everything that he did and then to not mention episode three… well obviously if you don’t watch episode three, there...

David Corenswet might be the new Superman, but when he’s not saving the world, he’s busy having deep Star Wars debates. In a recent episode of Brittany Broski’s Royal Court, Corenswet revealed that he’s a huge Star Wars fan, and apparently has strong opinions about how people should watch the movies. His watch order, quite frankly, makes a lot of sense.

During their chat, Broski shared her own Star Wars take, saying she thought Anakin Skywalker was “valid in everything he did.” She explained she felt this way after rewatching Episodes I and II. Corenswet couldn’t help but jump in with his thoughts.

“To say that Anakin was valid in everything that he did and then to not mention episode three… well, obviously if you don’t watch episode three, there’s a better argument for it all,” he said, laughing.

Broski then asked if...

Wolf Kasteler has two new senior vice presidents.

The bicoastal public relations and consulting firm has promoted Allie Jenkins and Chelsea Hayes in the agency’s Los Angeles and New York offices, respectively. With their new senior vp titles, the pair will be charged with partnering across teams to help shape strategy, guide emerging talent and support operational procedures while working alongside vice presidents Lauren Appel, Christa Dallas, Caryn Leeds and Annick Oppenheim.

In a joint statement, Wolf Kasteler partners Annett Wolf and Annick Muller said, “They’ve consistently brought passion, strategy and unwavering commitment to our clients — leading major campaigns and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. This promotion reflects the trust they’ve earned from us, our clients and the industry.”

Jenkins started her career by working in global branding at ICM in 2010. She moved to ID-pr in 2011, and segued to a position at Wolf Kasteler two years later.

Wolf Kasteler has promoted veteran publicists Allie Jenkins and Chelsea Hayes to senior VPs in the agency’s Los Angeles and New York offices, respectively.

Partners Annett Wolf and Annick Muller announced the news, saying of Jenkins and Hayes: “They’ve consistently brought passion, strategy, and unwavering commitment to our clients — leading major campaigns and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. This promotion reflects the trust they’ve earned from us, our clients, and the industry.”

Founded by Wolf in 1989 and joined by partner Lisa Kasteler in 1991, Wolf Kasteler represents top-tier artists, film and television content, awards consulting and corporate clients. In 2018, Muller was elevated to senior partner, joining Wolf and recently retired partner Kasteler.

In their new roles, Jenkins and Hayes will take on expanded leadership responsibilities — partnering across teams to help shape agency strategy, emerging talent and support operations alongside the existing VPs, including Lauren Appel,...

Public relations and consulting firm Wolf Kasteler has elevated Allie Jenkins and Chelsea Hayes to SVP in the agency’s Los Angeles and New York offices, respectively.

“We are incredibly proud to announce the promotion of Allie Jenkins and Chelsea Hayes to Senior Vice President,” said Annett Wolf and Annick Muller, Partners at Wolf Kasteler. “They’ve consistently brought passion, strategy, and unwavering commitment to our clients — leading major campaigns and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. This promotion reflects the trust they’ve earned from us, our clients, and the industry.”

As SVPs, Jenkins and Hayes will take on expanded leadership duties — partnering across teams to help shape agency strategy, emerging talent, and support operational excellence alongside the existing VPs which includes Lauren Appel, Christa Dallas, Caryn Leeds and Annick Oppenheim.

Jenkins began her career in Global Branding at ICM in 2010, and moved to Idpr in 2011 before joining...

At YouTube Brandcast on Wednesday night, the finale of a three-day blitz of upfront presentations in New York, Lady Gaga achieved the rarest of things: a standing ovation and screams of enthusiasm from a crowd of advertisers.

The pop star’s scorching 20-minute set closed things on a high note and received the opposite of the usually jaded reactions, but the event had already been a substantive one before she stepped onstage. The 20th anniversary of YouTube earlier this year served as the framework for the presentation, with appearances and remarks reflecting the milestone.

“In just two decades, YouTube has reshaped how we watch entertainment,” CEO Neil Mohan said. Live events, from concerts to sports to many other kinds, have come to be one of YouTube’s foundational elements as technology improvements have enabled more seamless livestreams. “We want to bring more of these moments to fans everywhere,” Mohan said.

YouTube went onstage with big stars and big stats at its annual Brandcast, which for the fourth year running took place during the TV-focused Upfronts in New York City. The internet’s largest video site already dropped some numbers at last week’s digital-focused NewFronts, where it talked up its ad formats and performance stats to the media and marketing execs who are expected to spend over $10 billion this year to reach consumers online.

At the Upfronts? It swung big with Nielsen data showing that not only is it the #1 streaming service in the U.S. by watch time (and has been for the past 2+ years), it’s also been the #1 most-watched distributor of content across broadcast, cable, and streaming in the U.S. since February 2025.

And this, it tells brands and marketers, is a significant deal, because as of Q1 2025, TV is the primary device U.S. viewers use to watch YouTube.

YouTube is an anomaly in the TV upfronts: Unlike other networks and streamers, it doesn’t present a big slate of new programming to whet Madison Avenue’s appetite for buying ads.

Instead, YouTube touts scale others can’t match. And to underscore the claim that the platform drives culture, it invited a bunch of personalities to this year’s YouTube Brandcast upfront presentation to wow the crowd — including Lady Gaga, who brought down the house with a rollicking five-song performance; MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson), YouTube’s most-followed creator; vlogger and podcaster Brittany Broski; Sean Evans, host of “Hot Ones”; and gaming streamer IShowSpeed. Also on hand: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who talked up the league’s deal for YouTube’s first free livestreamed NFL game next season.

As far as monetizing the zeitgeist, YouTube’s biggest news Wednesday was the announcement of a new sponsorship package for advertisers to...

Brittany Broski knows what you’re thinking. We’re in an influencer economy where it feels like at any moment your favorite beauty reviewer could flood your feeds with an unexpected (and unwanted) pivot to a pop career. So, to have a well-known comedy and entertainment creator — first introduced to the world through a now-viral 21-second video trying kombucha for the first time — give a serious attempt to enter the music industry, it’s basically asking for a world of scrutiny and derision online. Broski is well aware of all...

Brittany Broski is kicking off her music career!

After years in the spotlight as a content creator, the 27-year-old has just released her debut single, “The Sun,” two weeks after her cover of Harry Styles‘ “Adore You.”

“‘The Sun’ is my proverbial offering at the altar of all my muses,” Brittany shared in a statement. “Whimsical, bluesy, soulful and gritty yet sung from a place of deep feminine softness; a melody that gives voice to the angst and confusion of unrequited love.”

Keep reading to find out more…

Brittany‘s first song was produced and co-written by Luke Niccoli, who has worked with artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen and The Kid Laroi.

As of recent, you can also see Brittany on her digital talk show Royal Court, where she has had many famous guests, including Charli xcx, Cole Sprouse, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Saoirse Ronan and more. She also hosts her own podcast,...

YouTube is going back to the Upfronts.

For the fourth year in a row, it’s hosting its annual advertiser-bait event, Brandcast, during the TV-focused spring Upfronts. It used to, like most digital platforms, present to marketers during the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s digital-focused NewFronts, but in 2022, it went all-in on a bid for TV dollars and moved to the Upfronts.

The move was a surprise when it happened–but now we expect to see YouTube at the Upfronts, especially considering the two key points of messaging it’s pushed since its last Brandcast:

YouTube has been the #1 most-watched streaming service on TVs in the United States for two years (per Nielsen) Living room TV watch time has surpassed mobile and desktop viewing, making TVs the most frequent destination for YouTube viewers

CEO Neal Mohan has mentioned these stats at every opportunity, pitching YouTube as not only the top destination...

YouTube has set the date for its 2025 Brandcast event — during the TV industry’s upfront week in New York City — and it’s bringing pop star Lady Gaga and top creators like MrBeast and Brittany Broski out for the show.

The YouTube invitation-only upfront presentation will be held Wednesday, May 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. Et at Lincoln Center in New York City. The video giant is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, as it has grown from a viral-video upstart to a major media player competing for ad spending against the biggest traditional TV networks. Indeed, YouTube is the biggest thing on TV these days: This week, Nielsen announced YouTube was the No. 1 media distributor for the month of February 2025, ahead of Disney and other media companies, ranked by aggregate U.S. viewing on TVs.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and execs including YouTube chief business officer Mary Ellen Coe and Sean Downey,...

Triton Digital, the global technology and services leader in the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, today announced a next step in its partnership with Audioboom, the leading global podcast network, as the publisher implements Triton’s Sounder solution across its extensive catalog.

Advertisers looking to target Audioboom’s content will now be able to leverage Sounder’s advanced contextual targeting capabilities and brand suitability tools. This provides Audioboom with enhanced intelligence and control over Showcase, its podcast advertising marketplace. Key features include:

Best-in-Class Contextual Targeting: Sounder’s advanced contextual targeting ensures ads are placed alongside the most relevant content, maximizing campaign effectiveness across Audioboom’s audio content. Premium Brand Placement: Sounder’s robust brand suitability measures provide peace of mind for advertisers engaging with Audioboom’s diverse audience.

"Implementing Triton Digital's Sounder solution marks another transformative moment in our partnership," said Stuart Last, CEO of Audioboom. "Having worked...

Throughout his omnipresent, warmly received press tour for the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” Timothée Chalamet has leaned into his digital fluency and youthful charm. As the rare matinee idol under 30, Chalamet has the rare ability to riff with the likes of Theo Von or Brittany Broski — modern media moguls who command a large Gen Z audience via TikTok and YouTube — without seeming like a try-hard. Whether dropping in on his own lookalike contest in downtown Manhattan or hanging out with the marching band at the University of Minnesota, Dylan’s home state, Chalamet has shown off his sense of humor and slightly bro-y bonhomie, throwing himself into a “Saturday Night Live” hosting stint and chatting college football like any co-ed who spends his weekends glued to ESPN. This is a man so in tune with the zeitgeist he’s dating Kylie Jenner, one of the only celebrities who...

Timothée Chalamet opened up about how playing Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown” influenced his own experience with fame and activism, saying that he learned from the folk legend to “be wary of any savior-like figures.”

During a packed press conference at Berlin Film Festival on Friday, Chalamet was asked about how Dylan — who penned several iconic protest songs — has influenced his view on political issues like war and the rise of the far-right. Though the moderator redirected the question to the film as “opposed to a personal political point of view,” Chalamet said: “I don’t think that’s necessarily a political question.”

He continued, “I think it’s in the nature of his music, the warnings against cult-like figures. And I think that Bob was very true to — I won’t speak for him because he’s alive and well in Malibu — but my interpretation is just be...

How Did Fans React To Timothee Chalamet’s E-Bike Stunt At A Complete Unknown Premiere? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

Timothee Chalamet made headlines with his unique entrance at the London premiere of his new film, A Complete Unknown, a biopic about Bob Dylan. Instead of arriving in a traditional limousine, Chalamet chose to roll up on a rented Lime E-bike, dressed in a sharp suit. The move turned heads as he casually ended the bike ride on his phone and carried the bike with him for the rest of the event.

timothèe chalamet just arrived on a lime bike...

Timothée Chalamet is really embracing Bob Dylan's rebellious nature for the A Complete Unknown press tour, as he just got fined at the film's London premiere. Chalamet portrays the renowned musician, cultural icon, and environmentalist in James Mangold's latest music-based biopic, A Complete Unknown (Mangold previously told Johnny Cash's life story in Walk the Line). The actor appeared at the London premiere on a rental bicycle, which the fans in attendance loved. But, he was then punished for the bizarre and hilarious stunt, although, not for the reason you might think.

After hiring a Lime bike and riding it across the red carpet at the premiere, Timothée Chalamet received a fine from the bike company. The actor was charged £65 ($80) after the event for incorrectly parking the bike. Lime has designated parking zones for the bikes once riders are finished using them. Although, these charges normally amount to...

Edison Research announces the Top 50 Podcasts in the U.S. based on reach for Q3 2024 among weekly podcast listeners age 13+.

The list ranks podcasts based on total audience reach from Edison Podcast Metrics. Interviews were conducted continuously throughout the quarter in English and Spanish. Rankings are based on listening over the full period. All respondents reported listening to podcasts in the last week.

Remaining in the same order in the Top 3 since the second quarter are The Joe Rogan Experience, Crime Junkie, and The Daily.

SmartLess, now part of the SiriusXM Podcast Network, breaks into the Top Five for the first time. MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories makes its debut in the Top 10 at #9.

In the Top 50 for the first time: Several new podcasts enter the Top 50 this quarter. The MeidasTouch Podcast rises to #28, driven by its daily election campaign coverage. The Lol Podcast enters the list at #32, reflecting...

Brittany Broski genuinely doesn’t care if you don’t like her because she knows her worth.

The content creator, who has amassed more than 7.5 million followers on TikTok and 2.4 million subscribers on YouTube, built an entire brand online after going viral in 2019 for a video of her trying kombucha for the first time. Now, five years later, Broski has interviewed celebrities on numerous red carpets, featured iconic guests on her medieval-themed talk show Royal Court (namely Daisy Edgar-Jones, Cole Sprouse and Charli Xcx) and topped podcast charts with The Broski Report, in addition to her day-to-day content.

And she’s nowhere near done with her goals of expanding her presence across social media and establishing Royal Court as an “absolutely necessary press stop for anyone promoting anything,” similar to late-night talk shows.

“The beauty of the show is through all that ridiculousness, you get to actually relax and be yourself.

September 17 is National Voter Registration Day, and big names in the creator economy are showing out to ensure the enfranchisement of their American fans. One of the more wide-reaching campaigns comes from Linktree, which teamed up with celebrity users to put voter registration information in link-in-bio profiles.

To get U.S. citizens signed up at the polls, Linktree is mobilizing some notable names from among the 50 million users of its link-in-bio service. Everyone from NBA star Stephen Curry to musician Olivia Rodrigo to creator Hank Green has added a link-in-bio prompt that directs profile viewers to a page where they can check their voter registration status.

Other Linktree users can make their own voter registration pleas by adding a voter registration link or banner to their profile. Paying subscribers can use Linktree’s redirect tool to forge a direct connection to the voter registration page.

“With 50+ million of the most powerful voices on the internet,...

Cody Ko is facing renewed allegations of statutory rape after YouTuber D’Angelo Wallace posted a 15-minute video about Tana Mongeau‘s claim that she had sex with Ko when he was 25 and she was 17.

Wallace’s video, called An uncomfortable conversation about Cody Ko, stems from May 30, when Mongeau was live-recording an episode of her podcast Cancelled in front of an audience. When asked a question about sexual partners, she mentioned Ko, then said, “I was literally 17.”

Later in the episode, which was released June 21, she adds, “This isn’t just some crazy tea. I hooked up with Cody Ko when I was 17 and he was 25. At 25 now […] I would never do anything like that, so I’m like, ‘What the fuck was wrong with you’?”

Mongeau says the incident happened at Playlist Live, and that fellow YouTuber Gabbie Hanna warned Ko that Mongeau was underage. He allegedly was not deterred.

Edison Research announces the Top 50 Podcasts in the U.S. based on reach for Q1 2024 among weekly podcast listeners age 13+.

The list ranks podcasts based on total audience reach from Edison Podcast Metrics.

Interviews were conducted continuously throughout the quarter in English and Spanish. Rankings are based on listening over the full period. All respondents reported listening to podcasts in the last week.

Podnews has added links and detail to this list from each podcast’s RSS feed; the bottom of this article includes a link to an Opml feed to import all 50 into your podcast player.

Podcasts Detail 1 (1) The Joe Rogan Experience 2 (2) Crime Junkie 3 (3) The Daily 4 (New) New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce 5 (5) Dateline NBC 6 (7) This American Life 7 (12) Call Her Daddy 8 (10) SmartLess 9 (11) Morbid 10 (4)Stuff You Should Know 11 Club Shay Shay 12 This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von 13 The Ben Shapiro Show 14 MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories 15 Bad Friends...

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s fourteenth episode, two time competitor and veteran “Pit Stop” guest Mo Heart rejoins Trixie for another chatty recap. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their conversation, Mo shares that they were in love with Xunami Muse this season and expected her to make the final four. Mo also knows Q personally and agrees with Trixie that her looks are “ridiculous” because “the boy can sew,” thinks Morphine Love Dion was sickening “from the moment she walked in,” and that the Sapphira Cristál “stumble” last episode gives the other girls a chance to win.

When it came to this episode, Mo likes the concept of the memoir challenge because it shows who is the good storyteller and sets...

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s twelfth episode, season 2 winner of “Drag Race UK” Lawrence Chaney makes her recapping debut with no interest in giving “credit where it’s not due.” Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Lawrence was happy to see Q reveal a “real human emotion moment” in how she felt some type away about Sapphira Cristál winning last week’s challenge. Both her and Trixie thought it was smart of her to not speak too much about her feelings though because she might have said something she regretted. For this week’s challenge, Lawrence thought it was a difficult one that requires them to be aesthetically on point while also funny when they host Michelle Visage...

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s eleventh episode, the Etb for guacamole on Taco Tuesday queen of “All Stars 8” Jessica Wild stopped by the studio for her first recap experience. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Jessica and Trixie agreed that Sapphira Cristál is a queen they would be intimidated to compete against because she’s so successful in many areas, and of course Trixie wanted to know Jessica’s thoughts on Morphine Love Dion‘s makeup skills. Referring to the mini challenge, Jessica said that Plane Jane is the most delusional on the cast and Trixie made the point that delusional drag queens are not a bad thing.

When it came to the maxi challenge, Jessica said...

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s tenth episode, season 14 finalist Angeria Paris VanMichaels stopped by to share her thoughts on “Werq the World,” a tour she’s participated in herself. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Angeria backed Dawn and Morphine Love Dion up for being “so irritated” that they don’t have a challenge win to their name yet, but she was not forgiving of Nymphia Wind‘s ongoing reputation for feigning insecurity during challenge prep because it’s happened too many times. On her own chances competing in this challenge, Angeria said that she would have handled the “funk” aspect really well and she’s capable of singing and dancing. She also spoke very highly of...

The Hollywood Reporter and TikTok teamed up for an awards weekend celebration and toast to the nominees on Thursday night, welcoming both those up for awards at Sunday night’s Oscars as well as top digital talent.

Nominees Diane Warren (up once again for best song with “The Fire Inside”) and the team behind best animated feature Nimona were joined at the event — held at Ardor within the West Hollywood Edition — by Shameik Moore (who voices Miles Morales in best animated feature nominee Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), Jameela Jamil, Oppenheimer actor David Krumholtz, Barbie actor Scott Evans, Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto, Flamin’ Hot stars Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Bobby Soto and Fabian Alomar and writer Linda Yvette Chávez, and Queer Eye‘s Karamo Brown.

The party, sponsored by Heineken Silver, also welcomed creators including Dylan Mulvaney, Chris Olsen, James Charles, Reece Feldman, Francesca Scorsese, Brittany Broski, Matt Friend and Max Balegde.

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s ninth episode, season 15 finalist and “Drag Race” superfan girlie Luxx Noir London makes her recap debut. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Luxx tells Trixie that she’s enjoying the new season and claims credit for the “Rate a Queen” twist because of how she rated the girls on her own season. Once again, Trixie wants to gag over how flawless Morphine Love Dion‘s makeup skills are and Luxx agrees that she’s “the mug of the season.” They also understand Dawn and Sapphira Cristál growing frustrated with their placements near the top because while they’re very good at their own crafts, other queens with more wins like Plasma, Q...

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s eighth episode, reigning champion and Mother of season 15 Sasha Colby makes her recap debut to break down this season’s “Snatch Game” performances. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Sasha and Trixie have fun addressing the “unsolicited shade” of this season and how even when Plane Jane calls anyone “sister” feels like subtle shade as well. Sasha gives Jane some defense by admitting that as drag queens they all “just have a crippling desire for people to love us” and Jane is no different. When it came to the reading challenge of her season, Sasha was impressed by Loosey Laduca and Malaysia Babydoll Foxx; this season the standouts for her were Jane and Xunami Muse.

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s seventh episode, musician and one-time judge of the show Orville Peck makes his “Pit Stop” debut. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Orville tells Trixie that he’s watched the show since season one and she shares that he acts like a drag queen when they spend time together in their personal life. Orville calls season 5 his favorite of all time because of how classic their “Untucked” episodes were. The two share commentary on large makeup like Dawn‘s considering former contestants like Trixie, Mimi Imfurst and Bianca Del Rio had to explain their “club kid makeup” back then, but now queens like Dawn and the Methyd family just get to exist.

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s sixth episode, season 12 finalist Crystal Methyd stops by to “welcome the girls to the family” by “judging their awful outfits.” Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Crystal confirms that she’s rooting for her Missouri sister Q and that after a few episodes she finally gets the “character” of Plane Jane and is hoping for her to get in a physical fight. Crystal likens Jane to her own drag family member Daya Betty, saying she “knows what she’s in there to do,” but admits that she doesn’t like “Burger Finger” and doesn’t have as clear of a point of view with her drag as other girls like Dawn and Plasma.

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s fifth episode, season 14 queen Maddy Morphosis made her debut on the show and proved why she would be a great future host. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, both Trixie and Maddy gave Q grace for her emotional reaction to being safe yet again because they see her as someone so very close to a win that they can understand the sting of not getting it. When it comes to Plane Jane‘s villain edit, Trixie can appreciate that Jane shouldn’t “punch down” in her comments on Amanda Tori Meating‘s drag, but at the end of the day it’s making good cat fights that we haven’t seen on the show in a while.

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s fourth episode, Trixie’s friend from Chicago and the quickest makeup artist in series her story Kahmora Hall stopped by to dish the ish. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Kahmora spoke about her experience being the first queen to leave on her season and as a guest on the recap series was able to use that to inform her lens on how the queens are approaching the competition from this early in the season. When it came to this live, one-take challenge both Kahmora and Trixie think that the pressure of only having one take actually is a benefit for the queens because they have no opportunity to get in their head with their inner saboteur.

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s third episode, the winner of season 1 and “All Stars” season 3 finalist BeBe Zahara Benet sat down to examine how the new crop of queens are doing, but BeBe warned that “there are no excuses” for any of the queens not being prepared. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Trixie and BeBe informed us how close they were when they appeared on “All Stars” together, bonding over just enjoying that they were there instead of focusing on the competition like everyone else. When it comes to the twists of this season, BeBe said that the rating system “creates a lot of animosity” and she would not want to have to do that because it’s “so traumatizing.

Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s second episode, YouTube personality and Trixie’s friend of 17 years Brittany Broski sat down to celebrate their love of drag by critiquing the seven queens that introduced themselves to the world this week. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.

In their recap of the episode, Trixie and Brittany liked Geneva Karr‘s entrance look, but were confused over whether her name is intended to be a pun or not and appreciated her pride in being a leg hair artist on the internet. When it came to the divisive Plane Jane, they both lived for her first impression look and think that only someone that looks that good could come in guns blazing. The queen they did not live for is Megami.

Exclusive: One of the longest business partnerships in Hollywood is coming to an end. Lisa Kasteler will be retiring from Wolf Kasteler after steering the agency alongside founder Annett Wolf into a PR powerhouse for the past 32 years.

Kasteler will be leaving at the end of the month, winding down a 50-year career in PR, to become Executive Director of the Matthew Perry Foundation. Perry was a client of Kasteler — and the Wolf Kasteler agency — for 28 years until his sudden death Oct. 28 at the age of 54.

Before his passing, Perry had planned to start a foundation to help others overcome drug and alcohol abuse, which he had hoped to be his legacy. His friends and loved ones are now carrying on that legacy with the recently launched Matthew Perry Foundation, which is committed to identifying addiction as a disease, addressing stigmas that prevent individuals from seeking and accessing care, and...

Sports and music representation powerhouse Wasserman has finalized its acquisition of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, the venerable Hollywood management and production company. Terms were not disclosed. Deadline exclusively revealed the acquisition talks back in February.

Wasserman chairman and CEO Casey Wasserman and Brillstein co-CEOs Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman made the announcement. It puts Wasserman, grandson of the iconic Hollywood representative and studio chief Lew Wasserman, directly into the film and TV representation and production game for the first time. It is the second strategic alignment for Wasserman, who took over the lucrative music touring business that was once the most profitable part of the Paradigm agency, at a time when the pandemic grounded live touring revenues.

It would be the latest move in management after 3Arts made a deal with Lionsgate, and Range Media Partners linked with Automatik.

Wasserman, Pett and Liebman believe their cultures will mesh in their compatible business and staffs.