Introducing: Dear Hollywood

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I found an old journal entry reflecting on my first audition after returning from rehab and wondering if entertainment was the path I ultimately wanted to be on... For the full story, order Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything out now: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjusted L ...  Show more

You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly se ...

Nepotism in Hollywood is nothing new: some of the most famous acting families go back generations. But with the rise of reality television and social media, it seems like all you need is a famous last name to achieve a certain level of celebrity these days (or at least a walk-on ...  Show more

In this episode, we talk to a series of experts that give tips on how to deal with trauma, sexual assault, and complications in relationships. It was a great conversation that gives lots of insight into why teens are going on hookup apps, the consequences, and what we can do abou ...  Show more

A slap at the Oscars tarnished Will Smith’s legacy. What about him did Hollywood treasure? Is this institution just a screen for projecting our own social anxieties and cultural debate? Culture critic Soraya McDonald joins to take a deeper look  at the roles Hollywood allows us t ...  Show more