Keep It! podcast

Keep It!

Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

 

#380

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco & The White Lotus with Rosamund Pike

Ira and Louis discuss Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's joint album, Tate McRae's tour, The ... more

26 Mar 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:32

26 Mar 2025


#379

Snow White & Sex Work Onscreen with Nathan Lane and Jeffery Self

Ira and Louis discuss Ira's tenure on The Floor, the drama surrounding Snow White, the chi... more

19 Mar 2025

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:42

19 Mar 2025


#378

Lady Gaga's Mayhem & Mickey 17 with Aja Naomi King

Ira and Louis discuss Lady Gaga’s new album Mayhem, Bong Joon-Ho’s Mickey 17, SXSW, The Tr... more

12 Mar 2025

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:23

12 Mar 2025


#377

The 97th Oscars with Brenda Song

This week, Ira and Louis discuss highlights from the 97th Academy Awards, including Conan ... more

05 Mar 2025

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:48

05 Mar 2025


#376

The SAG Awards & TV Moms with Melanie Lynskey & Emily St. James

Ira and Louis discuss the SAG Awards, Roberta Flack, The Hollywood Reporter’s Blake Lively... more

26 Feb 2025

1 HR 43 MINS

1:43:58

26 Feb 2025


#375

The White Lotus and SNL's 50th Anniversary with Sabrina Brier

Ira and Louis discuss SNL’s 50th anniversary, The White Lotus, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Variety... more

19 Feb 2025

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:39

19 Feb 2025


#374

Pure Innocent 2000s (Live from Boston!)

Ira and Louis return to the stage for a live show in the great home of our bro-iest actors... more

17 Feb 2025

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:21

17 Feb 2025


#373

The Super Bowl & Valentine's Day Watchlist with Yura Borisov

Ira and Louis discuss Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance, movies that make us believe in st... more

12 Feb 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:47

12 Feb 2025


#372

The Grammys & Karla Sofia Gascón with Edward Norton

Ira and Louis discuss the Grammys and Beyoncé’s long-awaited Album of the Year win, Karla ... more

05 Feb 2025

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:35

05 Feb 2025


#371

Oscar Nominations with Christina Milian

Ira and Louis discuss the best and worst Oscar nominations, FKA Twigs’ Eusexua, Timothee C... more

29 Jan 2025

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:15

29 Jan 2025


#370

David Lynch, TikTok, & Trump's Inauguration with Graham Norton

Ira and Louis discuss the life and filmography of David Lynch, Trump’s inauguration, Elon ... more

22 Jan 2025

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:54

22 Jan 2025


#369

An Ode to LA Cinema with Robbie Williams

Ira and Louis discuss the Los Angeles wildfire disaster tragedy and share their favorite f... more

15 Jan 2025

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:12

15 Jan 2025


#368

Golden Globes with Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Ira and Louis discuss the 82nd annual Golden Globes, Oscar predictions, Beyoncé appearing ... more

08 Jan 2025

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:18

08 Jan 2025


#367

Luca Guadagnino's Queer & Holiday Movies with Billy Eichner

Ira and Louis discuss Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, Nightbitch, gift guides, and their favorite... more

18 Dec 2024

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:36

18 Dec 2024


#366

Golden Globes, Luigi Mangione & Best of 2024 with Cat Cohen & Jodie Turner-Smith

Ira, Louis, and guest host Cat Cohen discuss the Golden Globe nominations, the internet’s ... more

11 Dec 2024

1 HR 44 MINS

1:44:39

11 Dec 2024


#365

Wicked, Gladiator II, Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars with Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Ira and Louis discuss Wicked, Gladiator II, Billboard's 25 Best Pop Stars of the 21st Cent... more

04 Dec 2024

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:43

04 Dec 2024


#364

People's Sexiest Man Alive, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson with Drew Afualo & Pablo Larraín

Ira, Louis, and guest host Drew Afualo discuss the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight, People'... more

20 Nov 2024

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:13

20 Nov 2024


#363

Grammy Noms, Emilia Perez, and Conclave with Jennifer Grey & Sam Sanders

Ira, Louis, and guest host Sam Sanders discuss the election results, Grammy noms and snubs... more

13 Nov 2024

1 HR 47 MINS

1:47:01

13 Nov 2024


#362

Quincy Jones, Martha Stewart, & Election Day with Janelle James

Ira and Louis discuss the final days of the U.S. Election, Quincy Jones' legacy, Martha St... more

06 Nov 2024

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:58

06 Nov 2024


#361

Lady Gaga, Sunset Boulevard, & Stunt Casting with Cristin Milioti

Ira and Louis discuss Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Blvd, Broadway's best and worst stunt c... more

30 Oct 2024

1 HR 42 MINS

1:42:41

30 Oct 2024