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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.”

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Louis and Nina review Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie” series. Then, they discuss the insanity behind Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s pseudo-documentary “You Can See Everything.” Plus, Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix from “Lemme Say This” stop by to talk dream podcast guests, Nathan Fielder, and white girls they can’t get behind.

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Louis and Nina take a closer look at Shane Gillis’s controversial "Saturday Night Live" monologue. Then, the two review Netflix’s “East of Eden” adaptation and the original 1955 film. Plus, “East of Eden” actress Martha Plimpton stops by to discuss her role in the show and “The Lowdown” season 2.

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Louis and Nina uplift Tinashe while discussing her new album “Popstar.” Then, the two review Tom Cruise’s wild press run and even wilder performance in the movie “Digger.” Plus, they chat about Robert Pattinson’s sinister take on Chris Hansen in “Primetime.”

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Nina and guest host Mariah Smith (“Smith Sisters”) chat about the VMAs, Madonna and Taylor Swift’s award sweeps and whether MTV can revive the ceremony. Then, the pair review Netflix’s “A Different World” reboot and its “90’s fine” cast. Plus, Louis pops in to interview legendary actress Jessica Lange about her role in “Long Day’s Journey into Night.”

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Louis and Nina discuss the celebrity Traitors cast announcement and make their picks for who will succeed in the turret. Then, actress-writer-comedian Diarra Kilpatrick stops by to talk about the new season of her show “Diarra from Detroit.” Plus, Louis and Nina chat about the latest big album drops, including Jhene Aiko’s newly minted Billboard no. 1, “Westside Whimsy.”

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Louis and guest host Justin Sylvester (Yestergays) dig into all things the Emmy Awards. From Matthew Rhys' history making double win, Jean Smart beating Lisa Kudrow, Stephen Colbert's hot daddy glow up, the Fanning Sisters cackling all night. Then they honor the late and great Bob Mackie.

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Louis and Nina react to the “You Can See Everything” documentary trailer and discuss whether Elizabeth Holmes deserves a Nathan Fielder cringe comedy send-up.

Then, the two chat about the movies and TV shows they’re most looking forward to this fall and winter. Plus, a Keep It tradition returns with a new edition of “Blindspots.”

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Louis and Nina have a chat about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move back across the pond. Then, Louis and Nina eulogize country music’s biggest star, Dolly Parton. Plus, the two discuss the cultural impact of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.”

NOTE: Portions of this episode were recorded before the news of Dolly Parton’s passing.

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Louis and Nina discuss the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere. Then, the two analyze Law Roach on “Project Runway” and “Ziwe” to determine how much shade is too much shade. Plus, comedian Bresha Webb visits with stories from her new special “LOL Live with Bresha Webb.”

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Louis and Nina react to the Chris Hansen-ification of Robert Pattinson for A24’s “Primetime.” Then, the two jump straight into the internet celeb discourse surrounding former it-blogger Perez Hilton and Jools Lebron. Plus, Joel Kim Booster stops by the pod to talk about his new dating advice podcast “Intimacy Coordinator.”

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Louis and Nina delve into the horny, freaky “Wicker” movie trailer. Then, the two review Ariana Grande’s new album “petal” and discuss the surrounding controversy. Plus, Academy Award nominated actress Monica Barbaro stops by to chat about her new movie “One Night Only.”

Louis and Nina break down Netflix's latest true crime documentary A Toxic Love Story, review Charli XCX's latest album, and debate whether or not we need "Purple Rain" on Broadway. Plus, the two chat about which of their favorite albums they'd turn into Broadway musicals.

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Louis and Nina deep dive into Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” play a “What Would You Do” game about seat snatching in a packed theater, and discuss their favorite movies from “The Odyssey” ‘s star studded cast. Plus, the two get into Andy Serkis’s all white adaptation of the “Lord of The Rings.”

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Louis Virtel and Nina Parker chat about Emmy nominations, Sam Neill's passing and Jay-Z’s sold out Yankee Stadium residency. Then, the two dish about divas in a Hudson Williams paparazzi scuffle-inspired game.

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Louis Virtel welcomes Emmy nominated television host Nina Parker as the new co-host of Keep It! Nina and Louis dive right into Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden and Madonna’s latest album “Confessions II.” Then, the two exchange pop culture hot takes of the past, present and future.

Louis Virtel is joined by film critic Alonso Duralde to chat queer cinema and Duralde’s book Hollywood Pride: A Celebration OF LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film. Then the two get into Toy Story 5 and how the franchise has held up over 30 years. Plus, Australian actor Murray Bartlett swings by to talk about his new movie The Death of Robin Hood.

Louis Virtel is joined by culture reporter Kyle Buchanan to discuss pop it-girl Olivia Rodrigo's new album before diving into Steven Spielberg's new movie Disclosure Day and whether he still has his finger on the pulse. Plus, Matt Rogers stops by to chat about the Culture Awards, podcasting and his new movie “Stop! That! Train!”

Louis Virtel is joined by TV writers Chris Schleicher and Rheeqrheeq Chainey to gab about the Kylie Minogue Netflix documentary, Madonna’s new short film, and other projects they’re watching right now. Then they discuss the highs and lows of Broadway’s biggest night: The Tony Awards. Plus, comedy powerhouse Wendi McLendon-Covey comes by to talk about her show St. Denis Medical.

Louis Virtel is joined by Bryan Safi to celebrate what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday and reflect on her lasting impact on culture. Then they dive into the liminal space themed horror film Backrooms and the rise of Gen Z horror auteurs. Plus, modern scream queen Samara Weaving stops by the show to discuss her new movie Carolina Caroline.