Natalie and Vanessa discuss the way therapy rose in our culture over the past 20 years, and catch up with... more

We examine trouble in the Boston school system, particularly the Boston Student Advisory Council, when a youth worker was found... more

In this episode, we explore Re-evaluation Counseling (RC), a group that promotes emotional release as a way to heal psychological... more

Natalie's talking today to Pulitzer Prize-winner Emily Nussbaum, author of bestselling book Cue the Sun, about reality TV. From Love... more

How did the leader of Tesla and SpaceX turn into a late-night Twitter addict? A onetime tech optimist, Elon, father... more

Matthew Perry was a beloved star making a million dollars an episode on Friends. But he could never shake his... more

Lululemon’s expensive leggings propelled the company to a $29 billion market cap and made its founder, Chip Wilson, a billionaire.... more

Can we trust our own memories? Vanessa and Natalie hear from memory experts to dig into the ideas of repressed... more

After years in prison, Kelly is finally free. But what about those on the other side of the table? Does... more

Not long ago, Kelly Michaels was a daycare worker and aspiring actor; now, she’s locked in a prison cell, in... more

Advances in developmental psychology dispel the popular belief that children should be seen and not heard. And as news reports... more

For Kelly Michaels, all of history is a Tolkien-like battle between a small number of heroes and villains. Most of... more

How did a shy teenager from North Carolina become one of the biggest YouTubers in the world, making more than... more

From wage discrimination to dangerous weight loss methods to personal safety concerns, the scandals that have rocked the Dallas Cowboys... more

After a multi-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has returned, but it’s nothing like it used to be. Natalie... more

Earlier this year, a door fell blew off of a Boeing 737 Max mid-flight, and there's now a massive investigation... more

Ruby and Jodi are both serving their prison sentences, but was this tragic story a microcosm of a larger problem?... more

This episode is free on 7/11. After they are arrested for harming Ruby's children, Ruby and Jodi head to court... more

This episode is free on 7/4. Through a series of religious visions, Jodi and Ruby become convinced that there is... more

This episode is free on 6/27. Ruby's parenting techniques start to spark backlash online, and when her YouTube career collapses,... more

Ruby gains a reputation for being strict with her kids, in contrast to the popular practice of gentle parenting. But... more

Stay-at-home mom Ruby Franke starts a YouTube channel, joining a popular niche of Mormon women sharing their lives online as... more

Technology and culture writer Taylor Lorenz joins Vanessa and Natalie to discuss TikTok, its addictive algorithm, and what’s behind the... more

This week we’re talking about girlbosses, a very specific set of highly-marketable young women who ran businesses like Glossier, Nasty... more

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the style icon known for her 90s minimalist aesthetic, died with her husband John F Kennedy Jr. in... more

Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Tom Holland, Michelle Obama — these are just some of the celebrities who’ve fallen under the... more

Tensions worsen between Tory and Chris after Chris launches his own fashion company, C. Wonder. The two battle it out... more

Fractures appear in Chris and Tory’s marriage and in business relationship. When Chris tries to convince his soon-to-be ex-wife to... more

“It” couple Chris and Tory Burch launch a wildly successful clothing company that reflects Tory’s signature boho-preppy style. When Oprah... more

As some students hear back from colleges this spring, Vanessa and Natalie dig deeper into the admissions hysteria, obsession, and... more

In 2019, a case called Varsity Blues cracked open college admissions, revealing a nexus of corrupt athletic coaches and celebrity... more

In the 90s, you couldn’t escape rapper and record executive Sean Love Combs (aka Puff Daddy or P. Diddy) and... more

While Natalie and Vanessa were researching Meghan Markle, another royal scandal took over the internet. Kate Middleton disappeared from public... more

The only family that might be messier than Megan Markle’s? Her husband’s. This week, we’re diving into the royals, and... more

With Kate Middleton's "disappearance" in the headlines, we investigate another Princess who absconded: Meghan Markle. But the real question is,... more

How did Lindsay Lohan go from starring alongside Meryl Streep and Jamie Lee Curtis to doing court-ordered community service at the... more

Before Harvey Weinstein’s serious crimes were exposed to the public, he was simply known for being a successful — and... more

In an age where we’re all defined by our digital presence, social media savvy can be a kind of superpower.... more

In the last decade, the “Iceman” Wim Hof has become a household name. Orlando Bloom to Oprah Winfrey have practiced... more

Whether it’s being eroded by fast fashion, climate change or TikTok microtrends, the empire Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour presides over... more

How is technology shifting how we think about sex? Can our virtual lives shape sex IRL? To explore these questions,... more

E. L. James, author of the Fifty Shades of Grey novels, steps into the shoes of her domineering protagonist when... more

You probably know Tina Fey’s iconic camp masterpiece, Mean Girls—but do you know the real-life story behind the screenplay? In... more

After breaking into celebrity homes and stealing millions of dollars in cash and luxury goods, a group of teenagers becomes... more

For the final episode on Taylor Swift, Vanessa and Natalie get caught up on what's going on in Taylor's life... more

Taylor reemerges after the Kanye incident with her hard-hitting album Reputation. The reception is mixed, but Taylor’s made a big statement:... more

After Vanessa finished writing about Taylor in 2009, Natalie would start following Taylor’s career while working at Forbes, and would... more

Believe it or not, there was a time when Taylor Swift wasn’t the most famous person on the planet. She... more

Vanessa Grigoriadis and Natalie Robehmed discuss their experiences interviewing Kim Kardashian and tackle the big questions: Why were PETA activists... more

When Kylie Jenner lands on the cover of Forbes magazine, it sparks a debate over the definition of self-made. And... more

When Kylie Jenner launches her lip kits of matching lipsticks and lip liners, it appears the youngest Kardashian-Jenner is suddenly... more

Renowned Gwynethologist and Fleishman is in Trouble creator Taffy Brodesser-Akner joins Vanessa to talk about how Gwyneth became a one-of-a-kind... more

Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in her ski crash trial against a retired optometrist. But as new facts emerge, is... more

Gwyneth Paltrow is as famous for her luxury lifestyle as she is for her movies. But when she collides with... more

After a multi-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has returned, but it’s nothing like it used to be. Natalie... more

Vince McMahon — the mastermind behind the WWE, who put stars like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Hulk Hogan on... more

Vanessa invites psychoanalyst Robin Kirman to talk about Jared’s story and to answer some of the burning questions it raises.... more

Rachel goes to meet the most hated man in Asheville to hear his side of the story. Jared is ready... more

Waking Life Espresso is one of the most beloved, locally-owned coffee shops in Asheville, North Carolina. That is, until an... more

Good looking, charismatic, and experienced, comedian and political commentator Hasan Minhaj is reportedly a frontrunner for Trevor Noah's hosting slot... more

In a matter of months, the diabetes drug Ozempic has become a household name, and the Danish pharmaceutical company that... more

This episode will be released for free starting September 14th. With so few leaders to turn to in this time... more

This episode will be released for free starting September 7th. In the confusing, scary early days of the COVID-19 pandemic,... more

Today, there are two stories on Infamous. First, Vanessa talks to Decoder Ring's Willa Paskin about the event of the... more

After notorious Wall Street scammer Bernie Madoff was sentenced to prison, he refused to speak with the media. But journalist... more

Philosophy queen Virginia Heffernan looks back on her experience wearing Google Glass and on the product’s ultimate failure, then considers... more

Newly aware of his increased risk for Parkinson’s Disease, Sergey is in a hurry to make a mark on the... more

With the meteoric rise of Google in the early aughts, Anne Wojcicki and Sergey Brin became one of the wealthiest... more

When Doug Band got between Bill Clinton and his daughter Chelsea, his rising star fell like a rock. Soon he... more

After the presidency, Bill Clinton's reputation wasn't faring well, and neither were his finances. But his long-time assistant, Doug Band,... more