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Louis and Nina react to spooky pop culture news like Drake’s garish 40th birthday party and Jay Z picking himself to perform at the Super Bowl. Then, the two debate which of this year’s movies and TV shows will have the biggest impact on Halloween costumes and play a costume guessing game. Plus, Rufus Sewell joins the pod to talk about “The Diplomat.”<a href="http://crooked.com/friends">Become a subscriber to Crooked Media!</a> It’s the best way to directly support us as we build an independent, pro-democracy media company. Subscribers get exclusive benefits, like bonus podcasts, newsletters and more. Subscribe now at <a href="http://crooked.com/friends"><a href="http://crooked.com/friends">crooked.com/friends</a></a> or wherever you listen to podcasts.You can request a transcript by emailing <a href="mailto:transcripts@crooked.com">transcripts@crooked.com</a>. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.</div>

The Gilded Stage w. Brandon Kyle Goodman

The mics are on, the takes are heating up, and awards season isn't going to comment on itself. Join Louis Virtel (Jimmy Kimmel Live!) and Nina Parker (Friday Night Vibes, E! News) every week as they descend into the gorgeous wreckage of pop culture, unpacking the biggest stories in TV, film, and entertainment news. But they don't stop at celebrity NEWS, they also bring you celebrity GUESTS! We're talkin' Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh, Bowen Yang, Dylan O’Brien, Danielle Deadwyler, Ivy Wolk, Andrew Garfield, and many more. Expect unabashed gay reads, brows both high and low, and a lot of Rihanna appreciation from today’s most esteemed culture vultures. Hello, The Academy? Consider yourself warned! New episodes drop every Wednesday.