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Comedian Nikki Glaser revealed on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she encouraged her partner, Chris Convy, to flirt with other women so he could share new stories; she frames it as a competitive, feminist stance and notes she wouldn’t reciprocate in the same way, joking that she wants a man other women want.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. is launching a government-backed podcast, The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, in an HHS studio to promote transparency and discuss chronic disease and health issues, framing it as exposing corruption and lies; critics worry it may spread misinformation, while officials say it will broaden public health messaging.
Shaquille O’Neal debunked a circulating rumor that he sent raunchy DMs to Sabrina Carpenter on his podcast, calling the messages fake and confirming the conversation was a hoax after addressing it on The Big Podcast With Shaq.
Vince Vaughn, speaking on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, criticized late-night talk shows for leaning into political agendas and losing their humor, arguing such shows feel like classrooms rather than authentic conversations. He contrasted this with podcasts’ more genuine approach and warned against Hollywood’s supposed ideological conformity, while noting his own libertarian leanings.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby discussed on his podcast how a proposed trade to the Ravens fell through, alleging Ravens GM Eric DaCosta never met with him and describing a tense exchange with Ravens staff before Baltimore pivoted to another edge rusher; Crosby says he’s happy to remain a Raider, while a viral post from a Ravens fan who shaved his head in support of the trade added to the saga.
Benny Blanco addressed online backlash after Selena Gomez kissed his dirty foot on the debut episode of his podcast Friends Keep Secrets, clarifying that he showers daily—often twice—and joking about his scent as he spoke with Ed Sheeran on the latest episode. The couple—who became engaged in 2024 and married in 2025—have previously drawn attention for public displays of affection, but the foot-kiss sparked mixed reactions online.
Tig Notaro says she walked away from the podcast Tig and Cheryl: True Story in May 2023 because RFK Jr.’s MAGA campaign and platform made it impossible to continue the show, ending a longtime friendship with Cheryl Hines. Hines wanted to keep the podcast on with a new host, while Notaro insisted the friendship predated Bobby and that she tried to stay supportive before realizing their paths had diverged. The remarks come as RFK Jr.’s ties to Trump are described as straining Hollywood relationships.
Tori Spelling addressed negative comments about her appearance on the misSPELLING podcast with Dr. Terry Dubrow, saying she hasn’t stopped fillers and that her different look is due to contour and makeup; she previously denied new surgery, and critics have questioned her finances amid ongoing discussions about cosmetic work.
Jon Stewart said his weekly podcast’s planned episode was derailed by Donald Trump, joking that a “banger” was in the works and venting at Trump as the source of the disruption, while noting his show usually features expert guests.
Selena Gomez disclosed on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast that Taylor Swift wrote another secret song about their friendship, titled “Family,” more than a decade ago. The track reportedly exists in Swift’s vault as an unreleased piece, and Gomez described how it captured their early dreams of fame, a time when both were young in Hollywood and now see those dreams come true.
Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has been indicted and will stand trial for allegedly promoting drug use after admitting on a podcast that he experimented with marijuana and ecstasy about 36 years ago at a festival in Australia; he is set to appear in court on December 16, with his MeRA25 party alleging political manipulation by the government.
Conan O’Brien says he’s reaching more people now than during his late-night run, thanks to the podcast and his HBO/Max travel show, arguing that the traditional talk-show format is fading and that he now has greater freedom to be himself across formats.
Guardian Science Weekly explores how fat is not just inert body padding but a dynamic, communicative tissue—so central that some researchers consider it an organ—and examines what this means for health and obesity, with insights from Ian Sample, Madeleine Finlay, and Imperial College London’s Declan O’Regan.
On The Daily’s Sunday edition, Natalie Kitroeff guides non-football fans toward the Patriots–Seahawks showdown by interviewing The Athletic reporters Chad Graff and Michael-Shawn Dugar, framing the game through human-interest stories and team dynamics.
The Washington Post announced it is suspending its daily podcast Post Reports after seven years, thanking listeners and reflecting on its coverage of elections, wars, a pandemic, tech revolutions, pop culture, science, and more.