Coachella & Euphoria Season Premiere with Paul Walter Hauser and Ivy Wolk
04/15/2026 | 1h 31 mins.
Louis Virtel is joined by comedian/actress Ivy Wolk to react to Coachella's first weekend with notable performances by Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber. They also discuss the season 3 premiere of HBO's Euphoria and unpack the varying levels of stardom the likes of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi have achieved after Euphoria's first season all the way back in 2019. Louis is also joined by Paul Walter Hauser to discuss his new film "Balls Up" which is streaming now on Prime Video.
The Drama & Brandy's New Memoir "Phases" with Nina Parker
04/08/2026 | 1h 27 mins.
Louis Virtel is joined by Nina Parker to discuss the surprising return of Kanye West and the even more surprising amount of concert posts from people they thought knew better. They unpack revelations from Brandy’s new memoir “Phases” as well as debate whether the drama in A24’s “The Drama” is all that dramatic after all.
New Music from Robyn and Raye & What We're Watching with Nina Parker
04/01/2026 | 1h 27 mins.
Louis Virtel is joined by Nina Parker to discuss new albums by Raye and Robyn. They also share their thoughts on Nick Cannon's comments on Trump and the Democratic Party followed by the latest episodes of The Pitt, The Comeback and America's Culinary Cup.
Project Hail Mary & The Comeback with Lisa Ann Walter & Guy Branum
03/25/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
Louis Virtel is joined by Guy Branum to discuss the optimistic space epic “Project Hail Mary” as well as the comeback of HBO’s “The Comeback” starring and co-created by Lisa Kudrow. Lisa Ann Walter joins to talk all things “Abbott Elementary,” “Celebrity Jeopardy” and her long-awaited stand-up special coming to Hulu this spring. They also delve into Lisa’s prep for her off-Broadway debut in “Heathers: The Musical” on April 27th.
The 98th Academy Awards with Guy Branum & Nina Parker
03/18/2026 | 1h 34 mins.
Louis Virtel is joined by Guy Branum and Nina Parker to discuss all things Oscars as they recap the 98th Academy Awards hosted by Conan O'Brien. They unpack why the Oscars can't seem to find anyone but a straight man to host as well as the political and symbolic importance of Sinners. They also analyze each of the major categories in addition to the most memorable moments from this year's broadcast including Barbara Streisand's tribute to Robert Redford which of course became very Barbara-focused.
Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Emmy-nominated TV writer Louis Virtel examines the gorgeous wreckage from his uniquely queer perspective with a rotating cast of special guest co-hosts. Each week, our “Prince of Pop Culture” is joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, Connie Britton, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw.