Latest Episodes
“The American President-Elect” (with Kimberlé Crenshaw)
November 11, 2020
- 1:39:33
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ victory, Stacey Abrams’ victory in...
"Election Day of Our Lives" (with Radhika Jones)
November 3, 2020
- 1:18:13
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss depictions of politics in pop culture and where we go after Trump, Ariana Grande’s new album, The Queen’s...
"The Passion of the Chris" (with Adam Brody)
October 28, 2020
- 1:27:04
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the ensuing controversy of Twitter calling Chris Pratt "the worst Chris," Borat 2, Amy Coney Barrett's...
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“The American President-Elect” (with Kimberlé Crenshaw)
November 11, 2020
- 1:39:33
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ victory, Stacey Abrams’ victory in...
"Election Day of Our Lives" (with Radhika Jones)
November 3, 2020
- 1:18:13
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss depictions of politics in pop culture and where we go after Trump, Ariana Grande’s new album, The Queen’s...
"The Passion of the Chris" (with Adam Brody)
October 28, 2020
- 1:27:04
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the ensuing controversy of Twitter calling Chris Pratt "the worst Chris," Borat 2, Amy Coney Barrett's...
“Strokes of Dunces“ (with Gabrielle Union)
October 21, 2020
- 1:40:29
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the Tony noms, the weird defenses of Jeffrey Toobin masturbating on Zoom, Chace Crawford’s second life in...
“Keepin’ It 150” (with Nicole Richie)
October 14, 2020
- 1:54:22
Ira, Louis, and Aida celebrate Keep It’s 150th episode with a rundown of 150 things that DIDN’T suck in 2020. Plus, gay men take over...
“Trust the B” (with Bethenny Frankel)
October 7, 2020
- 1:38:11
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Mariah Carey’s new memoir and the pleasures of its audiobook, Trump’s COVID theatrics, The Witches reboot,...
"Rock ‘N Vote” (with Brit Bennett)
September 30, 2020
- 1:35:40
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss The Rock campaigning for Biden, Mark Burnett’s responsibility for Trump’s Presidency, Tory Lanez’s...
“America’s Emmy Home Videos” (with David Chang and Zachary Quinto)
September 23, 2020
- 1:51:39
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss this year’s virtual Emmy ceremony, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy, Ellen’s on-air apology, Kat McPhee...
“About A Boycott” (with Roy Wood Jr.)
September 16, 2020
- 1:30:02
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the new Oscars inclusion standards, Paris Hilton’s less than insightful new documentary, the boycotts...
“Imitation of Life 2” (with June Diane Raphael)
September 9, 2020
- 1:22:25
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Jessica Krug’s blackfishing scandal, Charlie Kaufman films, the Rebecca remake, Letterbox review, Sarah...
"Are You There God? It's Ira and Louis." (with Phillip Picardi)
September 2, 2020
- 1:28:03
In the third annual Ira and Louis Variety Hour, they discuss the socially distanced VMA ceremony, Adele's Bantu knots, Club Future...
“I’d Like to Buy the World on Coke” (with Ramy Youssef)
August 26, 2020
- 1:23:50
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the cultural moments that led to this year’s unhinged Republican National Convention, soothing British...
“Best Creek Ever” (with Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy)
August 19, 2020
- 1:28:51
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the Democratic National Convention going digital and bipartisan, how Lovecraft Country addresses H.P....
"Fear of a WAP Planet" (with Zadie Smith and Jean Smart)
August 12, 2020
- 1:39:29
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss conservative reactions to Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion’s new single “WAP,” Selling Sunset, Joe Biden...
"Black Is Queen" (with Bob the Drag Queen)
August 5, 2020
- 1:15:21
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Beyoncé’s latest visual album Black Is King, Brandy’s return with B7 and revisiting Moesha on Netflix, the...
"P-Valley Girls" (with Katori Hall)
July 29, 2020
- 1:34:34
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Taylor Swift's surprise pandemic album Folklore, Tenet's ever-changing release date, disrespectful Megan...
"Podcast Friends Network” (with Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman)
July 22, 2020
- 1:30:46
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Mykki Blanco not being paid for their feature on Teyana Taylor's "WTP," bingeing The O.C. and what...
"Stiletto Superstar” (with Billy Porter)
July 15, 2020
- 1:28:59
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Jada Pinkett Smith's visit to the Red Table, Lady Antebellum’s performative activism, Simone Biles’ Vogue...
"Hamilstan Wars” (with Marcia Gay Harden)
July 8, 2020
- 1:23:37
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Hamilton, Kanye’s 2020 run, Halle Berry’s apology for accepting a trans role, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas’...
"Pride Save America" (with Adam Rippon and Leiomy)
July 1, 2020
- 1:43:03
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss what Pride looks like in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, Hulu...
"Sic Cancel Tyrannis” (with Sam Lansky)
June 24, 2020
- 1:46:52
Ira, Aida, and Louis discuss k-pop fans taking down Trump, Chris D’Elia and Ansel Elgort’s sexual misconduct allegations, Tina Fey...
"Empires & Records" (with Drew Dixon)
June 17, 2020
- 1:28:49
Ira, Aida, and Louis discuss the SCOTUS' monumental ruling on LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination, The Academy's new efforts for inclusion,...
"Places in the Art" (with Kimberly Drew)
June 10, 2020
- 1:34:36
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss how We're Here and Legendary center queer narratives, the hollowness of exposing Republican hypocrisy,...
"Law and Disorder" (with Bowen Yang)
June 3, 2020
- 1:33:53
Protests erupt in the wake of George Floyd's murder by a Minneapolis police officer. #BlackoutTuesday spirals from purposeful activism...
“Sex and the Insecurity” (with Issa Rae and Kristin Davis)
May 27, 2020
- 1:30:41
In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira and Louis discuss Lana Del Rey and Doja Cat’s dramatic weeks on social media, the addictive...
“The Graduwhat” (with Daveed Diggs)
May 20, 2020
- 1:31:13
In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss digital commencement speeches, reflect on their own graduations, and...
“Roman Unloaded” (with Simone Missick)
May 13, 2020
- 1:24:36
In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Alison Roman’s critiques of Chrissy Teigen and Marie Kondo, Erykah...
“Les Noirs” (with André Holland)
May 6, 2020
- 1:27:31
In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the 1955 Best Actress winners, Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood revisionist...
"#poorAF" (with Michael Arceneaux)
April 29, 2020
- 1:29:55
In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Sondheim's 90th birthday concert, JK Simmons as a sex symbol, why...
“Me and My Bolt Cutters” (with Alison Pill)
April 22, 2020
- 1:19:22
In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira, Aida, and Louis fetch their bolt cutters and discuss Fiona Apple’s new album, Mrs. America,...
"Gunn Crazy" (with Tim Gunn)
April 15, 2020
- 1:34:18
In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira, Aida, and Louis discuss Usher and The Weeknd’s respective influences on R&B, SNL and other...
"Full Barrymore Jacket" (with Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni)
April 8, 2020
- 1:29:31
In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira, Aida, and Louis discuss voter suppression in Wisconsin, the Sherry Pie scandal on Drag Race,...
"Queenpin" (with Alan Yang & Betty Gilpin)
April 1, 2020
- 1:37:58
In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira, Aida, and Louis discuss how hot young Dennis Quaid was, Tippi Hendrin's acting, the never...
"Fun with Quarantine and Jane" (with Jane Fonda & Jeremy O. Harris)
March 25, 2020
- 1:21:41
Ira, Aida, and Louis bring you Keep It directly from their homes this week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Activist, actress, and...
“Go the Social Distance”
March 18, 2020
- 1:08:15
In the first episode of Keep It: Social Distancing Edition, Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss how they’ve coped with not leaving their homes....
“Grey’s Mortuary” (with Tamron Hall)
March 11, 2020
- 1:35:55
Grey’s Anatomy writes off another main character in a bonkers way, prompting a convo about other historically wild television...
“Turn the Pete Around” (with Annie Murphy)
March 4, 2020
- 1:22:58
Pete Buttigieg ends his historic presidential campaign. Lady Gaga returns to her pop roots with “Stupid Love.” Coronavirus hysteria is a...
"To Knives, With Love" (with Rian Johnson)
February 26, 2020
- 1:30:24
Love Is Blind might be Netflix's most insane reality show yet, Harvey Weinstein gets convicted, Donald Trump hates Parasite, Mike...
"Requiem for a Meme” (with Heather Graham)
February 19, 2020
- 1:20:45
Bloomberg backs up his money truck and gets Instagram meme accounts to shill for him. Love a Island faces criticism in the wake of host...
"Bong Hive" (with Peter Paige)
February 12, 2020
- 1:27:48
Parasite is triumphant at an otherwise predictable Oscars. Jessica Simpson's memoir invites a re-examination of her career. Gayle King...
“IowaTF” (with Skylar Astin)
February 5, 2020
- 1:38:37
The Iowa caucus descends into chaos. J Lo and Shakira’s Super Bowl staggering halftime show is met with controversy. Taylor Swift’s...
“American Hustler” (with Kasi Lemmons)
January 29, 2020
- 1:39:22
Ira, Louis, and Aida are joined by Julissa Arce to discuss the controversy surrounding Jeanine Cummins’ novel American Dirt. Kobe...
“Endorsement Becomes Her” (with Lakeith Stanfield)
January 22, 2020
- 1:10:31
The NYT editorial board turns their Presidential endorsement into a game show. The SAG Awards leaves social media thirsty for a Brad...
"A J. Lo Down Dirty Shame" (with Sera Gamble)
January 15, 2020
- 1:27:01
J. Lo is snubbed for an Oscar, so we're canceling the entire ceremony. Meghan and Harry flee from the Royal Family. New reality series...
“Ricky and the Bash” (D'Arcy Carden)
January 8, 2020
- 1:21:30
Ricky Gervais returns for a fifth (and he swears final) time to host the Golden Globes. Judge Judy makes Mike Bloomberg her first ever...
“(Zodiac) Sign of the Times” (with Chani Nicholas)
December 25, 2019
- 1:25:57
Ira, Louis, and Aida recount their favorites films, television, music, and books of the decade. Plus, astrologer Chani Nicholas joins to...
“Protest of a Hallmark on Fire” (with Tre'vell Anderson)
December 18, 2019
- 1:12:52
Hallmark caves to homophobic pressure and removes a same-sex kissing ad, only to reverse their decision. The Hollywood Critics...
“All the Golden Globes’ Men” (with Alex Wolff)
December 11, 2019
- 1:09:28
Once again, the Golden Globes fail to nominate any women in the Best Director category; among other snubs. Controversy surrounds Clint...
“Baby It’s Knives Outside” (with Sophia Bush)
December 4, 2019
- 1:15:52
Ira and Aida join the Knives Out hive. Gabrielle Union is fired from America’s Got Talent after speaking out about racism behind the...
“OK, Pilgrim” (with Lizzy Caplan)
November 27, 2019
- 1:00:54
Ira, Aida, and Louis answer listener questions and deliver a few holiday keep its. Plus, Lizzy Caplan joins to talk about the legacy of...
“Shudder Island” (with JoJo)
November 20, 2019
- 1:15:28
#MeToo hits the latest season of Survivor. Disney+ has some disclaimers for some of its racist film content. The impeachment proceedings...
"There Will Be Boos" (with Hunter Harris)
November 13, 2019
- 1:18:22
Drake is booed at Camp Flog Gnaw because he's not Frank Ocean. Billionaires really don't like Elizabeth Warren. Don Jr. brings his...
“Catch and Keep It” (with Ronan Farrow)
November 6, 2019
- 1:25:06
Apple TV+ debuts and its flagship series, The Morning Show, is slammed by critics. Martin Scorsese pens a NYT op-ed elaborating on why...
"The Passion of the West"
October 30, 2019
- 1:07:51
Kanye West denounces secular music and releases his gospel album Jesus is King, Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss...
“The One Hundredth” (with Shea Serrano)
October 23, 2019
- 1:25:36
Keep It celebrates 100 episodes by adding a new co-host Aida Osman, Ira’s top ten list of White Excellence, and returning guest Shea...
"Facebook/Off" (with Megan Hilty)
October 16, 2019
- 1:24:43
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Angelina Burnett, who returns to the pod to discuss CNN's LGTBQ+ Equality Town Hall, Mark...
"See, When You Do Jokery..." (with Joe Manganiello)
October 9, 2019
- 1:28:30
Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Matt Rogers discuss the controversy surrounding JOKER and how the film stands in comic book movie canon,...
“Gimme Moore” (with Jia Tolentino)
October 2, 2019
- 1:36:40
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Wynter Mitchell to discuss Demi Moore’s revealing new memoir Inside Out, a disrespectful...
“An Inconvenient Truth Hurts" (with Tarell Alvin McCraney)
September 25, 2019
- 1:32:45
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Alyssa Mastromonaco to dive into the highs and lows of the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards,...
"Cancel Me If You Can” (with Ezra Koenig)
September 18, 2019
- 1:39:31
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Grace Parra to discuss Shane Gillis’ firing from SNL and Andrew Yang hitching himself to the...
"The Ira and Louis Variety Hour! Vol. 2" (with Chelsea Handler)
September 11, 2019
- 1:24:59
Ira and Louis launch Jennifer Lopez's Oscar campaign for Hustlers and discuss Scarlett Johansson's defense of Woody Allen, pay disparity...
“Bop to the Top or Bottom” (with Randall Park)
September 4, 2019
- 1:29:17
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Shar Jossell to discuss Troye Sivan’s invasive interview about his sex life, Dave Chappelle’s...
“Neither What, Neither Who” (with Robin Thede)
August 28, 2019
- 1:54:55
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Rheeqrheeq Chainey to discuss the VMAS, Taylor Swift’s new album LOVER, and Karamo Brown’s new...
“Chicken Sandwich for the Soul” (with Jackie Tohn)
August 21, 2019
- 1:14:04
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Aida Osman to stan Normani and discuss Chick-fil-A and Popeyes’ chicken sandwich war, Jay-Z...
"Mama Said Equinox, You Out” (with Angelica Ross)
August 14, 2019
- 1:24:34
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Aida Osman to discuss Missy Elliott's upcoming MTV Video Vanguard award, boycotting Equinox...
“Kamala on a Hot Tin Roof” (with Kathleen Turner)
August 7, 2019
- 1:28:16
Ira and Louis are joined by return guest co-host Rheeqrheeq Chainey to honor Toni Morrison, discuss Marianne Williamson fandom, attacks...
“Fantasy Hollywoodland” (with Margaret Cho)
July 31, 2019
- 1:32:47
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Jill Gutowitz to discuss Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Lil Nas X’s...
“Jailhouse Rocky” (with Angela Bassett)
July 24, 2019
- 1:41:29
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Fran Tirado (Food 4 Thot, The Outcast) to discuss the Cats trailer, the non-story about Taylor...
"A Scarlett Johansson Grows in Brooklyn" (with Justin Simien)
July 17, 2019
- 1:11:22
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Brooke Thomas (The Young Turks) to discuss Emmy nominations, Scarlett Johansson’s comments...
“Bend It Like Rapinoe” (with Adam Scott)
July 10, 2019
- 1:28:23
Ira and Louis are joined by guest co-host Rae Sanni to discuss Megan Rapinoe taking on Trump and equal pay, the alleged uproar over...
“Tommy, You’re a Firework” (with Tommy Vietor)
July 3, 2019
- 1:18:52
Tommy Vietor returns to Keep It to discuss Julia Roberts, make the case for fireworks, and yes, the Tommy’s Cakes debacle.
"Kara BEEN Brown!" (with Whitney Cummings)
June 26, 2019
- 1:41:57
Tyler Perry makes a powerful statement at the BET Awards, Whoopi Goldberg is accused of victim blaming, #MeToo finally hits Max Landis,...
"To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Taylor Swift” (with Lauren Morelli)
June 19, 2019
- 1:25:39
Taylor Swift leaps into Pride month with her new single, “You Need to Calm Down.” Parkland student Kyle Kashuv gets his Harvard offer...
“Grey’s Animosity” (with Regina Hall)
June 12, 2019
- 1:34:08
Ellen Pompeo speaks out about toxicity on the Grey’s Anatomy set. The Tony Awards prompt questions about whether to digitize Broadway...
"Material Gays" (with Jacob Tobia and Tichina Arnold)
June 5, 2019
- 1:31:29
Ira, Louis, and Kara are joined by author Jacob Tobia to discuss the commercialization of Pride month and their new book, Sissy: A...
“Catch Me If You Cannes” (with Kyle Buchanan)
May 29, 2019
- 1:24:25
Quentin Tarantino stirs up controversy at Cannes, so NYT film columnist Kyle Buchanan joins to break down the festival. Plus, Harvey...
“Kelly Ripa to Shreds” (with Tanya Saracho)
May 22, 2019
- 1:31:43
Ira, Louis, and Rae Sanni dive into the petty feud Kelly Ripa started with The Bachelor franchise, whether or not Democratic candidates...
"$10,000 Pyramid Scheme" (LIVE in LA, featuring Leslie Grossman)
May 17, 2019
- 1:20:45
Live from The Regent in Los Angeles, Ira, Kara, and Louis dive into Beto's campaign relaunch, Kylie Jenner's sketchy skin care line,...
"The Mystery Files of Constance Wu" (with Diablo Cody)
May 15, 2019
- 1:25:23
Constance Wu experiences "fucking hell," or as Hollywood calls it, TV Upfronts. Beauty vloggers drama implodes in extremely long YouTube...
"Camp, Rocked" (with Jonathan Levine)
May 8, 2019
- 1:06:31
The Met Gala returns with another theme destined to confuse celebrities — Camp: Notes on Fashion. Louis CK learns the meaning of consent...
“The Royal Tea” (with Olivia Wilde)
May 1, 2019
- 1:17:31
Prince William’s alleged affair sounds more boring than scandalous. Several celebrities are teaming up to take down critics. Taylor...
“Homecoming to America” (with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson)
April 24, 2019
- 1:15:43
Kara, Louis, and Kelley Carter (filling in for Ira) dive in Beyoncé’s staggering new Netflix documentary “Homecoming.” George Zimmerman...
"To (The Presidential Medal of) Freedom!!!!" (with Shea Serrano)
April 17, 2019
- 1:16:22
Shea Serrano's long-awaited appearance on Keep It is just in time for Tiger Woods' comeback. Plus, the tepid Democrat response to...
"Women on The View with a Nervous Breakdown" (with Matt Rogers)
April 10, 2019
- 1:34:28
Ira, Louis, and Jen Yamato (filling in for Kara) dive into 'Ladies Who Punch,' the juicy tell-all about The View, with guest Matt Rogers...
“No Country for Black Men” (with Damon Young)
April 3, 2019
- 1:21:00
Ira, Kara, and Rae (filling in for Louis) dive into the controversy surrounding Lil Nas X’s removal from Billboard’s Hot Country Songs...
Keep It Brief: “Riding in Cars with Seal” (with Cautious Clay)
March 29, 2019
- 19:60
Musician Cautious Clay joins Ira, Kara, and Louis to talk about self care as a musician, riding in a car with Seal, and more! Plus, an...
"Heard It Through the Applevine" (with Billy Eichner)
March 27, 2019
- 1:24:48
Chicago prosecutors drops all charges against Jussie Smollett. Apple sort of debuts their new streaming service. Writers Guild board...
Keep It Brief: “Slaughterhouse-Netflix” (with Yassir Lester)
March 22, 2019
- 27:09
Comedian and writer Yassir Lester joins to talk about Netflix axing One Day at a Time and his own history of being on canceled TV shows.
"I Theranos What You Did Last Summer" (with Busy Philipps)
March 20, 2019
- 1:28:05
HBO's Elizabeth Holmes documentary, The Inventor, digs into her Theranos scam. James Gunn gets re-hired on Guardians of the Galaxy 3....
Keep It Brief: “The Bribe Has Spoken” (with Holland Taylor)
March 15, 2019
- 45:22
The college bribing scandal continues to unfold. Beto O’Rourke enters the crowded 2020 race. Plus, Ira sits down with actress Holland...
“SAT Notes On a Scandal” (with Mandy Moore)
March 13, 2019
- 1:13:49
Special guest Mandy Moore joins to talk about her music and acting career! Plus, Felicity Huffman and Lori Laughlin are in embroiled in...
Keep It Brief: "The King and R." (with Brit Bennett)
March 8, 2019
- 35:10
Gayle King sits down with a volatile R. Kelly. Plus, Kara talks to Brit Bennett about her best-selling novel The Mothers.
“Never Say Neverland Again” (with Leo Kalyan)
March 6, 2019
- 1:01:54
HBO’s Finding Neverland documentary raises some tough questions about the cult of Michael Jackson. Steven Spielberg takes aim at...
Keep It Brief: "The Real Housewives of Los Feliz" (with Casey Wilson)
March 1, 2019
- 44:37
Ira, Kara, and Louis talk to Casey Wilson (Showtime's Black Monday and the Bitch Sesh podcast) about why smart people love Bravo reality...
"Green of the Damned" (with Alyssa Mastromonaco)
February 27, 2019
- 1:21:06
Yeah, we know. Green Book won the Oscar. Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Rheeqrheeq Chainey dive into the highs and lows of the Oscars and...
Keep It Brief: “Kim BEEN Basinger!”
February 22, 2019
- 26:33
Ira and Louis discuss some the Oscars’ biggest snubs and what they’re looking forward to during Sunday’s ceremony.
“Charmless School” (with Desus and Mero)
February 20, 2019
- 1:10:31
Kara calls Ira and Louis from Paris to discuss Cardi’s continued success, Steve Harvey’s unfortunate televised fight with Mo’Nique, and...
“The Dick Stays in the Picture” (with Erin Ryan)
February 13, 2019
- 1:06:38
The Grammys are surprisingly good, in spite of its producer feuding with Ariana Grande. Jeff Bezos pens an op-ed about his stolen dick...
“A Moonwalk to Remember”
February 6, 2019
- 1:09:34
Andrew Ti (co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?) fills in for Ira as Black History Month gets off to a rough start with an insane Liam Neeson...
"Bohemian Rhapsodon’t" (with Raja Kumari)
January 30, 2019
- 1:13:38
Bryan Singer’s history of abuse allegations resurfaces in The Atlantic. Rent Live is less than live thanks to an actor’s injury....
"We Didn’t Start the Fyre" (with Jane Marie)
January 23, 2019
- 1:22:44
Hulu and Netflix go to war with dueling Fyre Fest documentaries. Cardi B takes on conservative pundits. Green Book gets closer to...
"Guess Who’s Ruining Dinner" (with Nina Parker)
January 16, 2019
- 1:16:46
Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and other artists distance themselves from past R. Kelly collaborations. Bryan Cranston faces criticism for...
"There could be 101 Dalmatians in the room..." (Dan Levy)
January 9, 2019
- 1:20:44
Glenn Close snatches Best Actress from Lady Gaga at the Golden Globes. Kevin Hart’s non-apology tour continues on The Ellen Show. R....
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Keep It”
December 26, 2018
- 1:01:16
Ira, Kara, and Louis answer your mailbag questions for the final episode of the year. Plus, Ira talks to Barry Jenkins about black...
“F**k it! Let’s Do Keep It Live!” (LIVE in LA featuring Tommy Vietor)
December 19, 2018
- 1:21:17
Ira, Kara, and Louis run down all the shit they forgot happened in 2018 and revisit the good and bad of #MeToo a year later. Plus, our...
"Crimes of the Hart" (with D'Arcy Carden)
December 12, 2018
- 1:12:25
Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg as hosts have everyone looking forward to the Golden Globes, while Kevin Hart’s Oscar hosting gig implodes...
"The Priyanka Always Marries Twice" (with Franklin Leonard)
December 5, 2018
- 1:09:17
Ira, Kara, and Louis are back in LA together to talk about Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' two over the top weddings, Jameela Jamil's...
"The Ira and Louis Variety Hour!" (with MNEK)
November 28, 2018
- 1:12:09
Kara is out of town, so Ira calls in from London (where he’s hunting down an interview with Meghan Markle) to talk to Louis about Amanda...
You’ve Got Mailbag
November 21, 2018
- 45:19
Ira, Kara, and Louis answer your questions sent to them via Twitter and e-mail. Plus, a special Thanksgiving round of Keep It!
"G O(prah) T V" (with Jeremy O. Harris)
November 14, 2018
- 1:26:40
Ira’s back in New York, so he’s joined by Aminatou Sow (Call Your Girlfriend podcast) and Hannah Giorgis (The Atlantic) to discuss Pete...
"Rebel Without a Clue" (with Abbi Jacobson)
November 7, 2018
- 1:27:04
Rebel Wilson pulls a Sam Smith and claims she’s the first plus-sized woman to star in a rom com (she’s not). Ariana Grande drops the...
"The Mystery Files of Cardi B" (with Ike Barinholtz)
October 31, 2018
- 1:17:50
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj's feud escalates as the rappers trade receipts on Instagram and their never-ending radio show, respectively....
"The Queer World" (with Karamo Brown)
October 24, 2018
- 1:08:34
Ira sits down with Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown to discuss the hit Netflix series, his politics, Karen Pence, and a burning question about...
"The Baldwin Of Our Discontent" (with Phoebe Robinson )
October 17, 2018
- 1:06:57
Alec Baldwin thinks black people love him, Lana Del Rey wants Azealia Banks to pull up, Ariana Grande dumped Pete Davidson so they...
"A Swift is Born" (with Big Freedia)
October 10, 2018
- 1:03:42
Big Freedia, the Queen of Bounce, joins Ira, Kara, and Louis to talk Taylor Swift coming out as a Democrat and why voting matters. Plus,...
"As Good Place As It Gets" (with Kristen Bell )
October 3, 2018
- 1:03:21
The Good Place's Kristen Bell is the first of Kara's Top White Women list to join the panel! Plus, Cardi B turns herself in to the NYPD...
"Maroon Five-Oh?" (with Natasha Rothwell)
September 26, 2018
- 1:07:35
Ira, lone Maroon 5 fan, defends them performing at the 2019 Super Bowl halftime. Jesse Williams sparks controversy using a Nike meme to...
"Emmy Was Kim Cattrall's Name in the 1987 Movie Mannequin"
September 19, 2018
- 58:37
It's our Emmys episode! Ira, Kara, and Louis dissect television's biggest night and also that fight between Tom Arnold and Mark Burnett....
"A Binderella Story" (with Jenny Han)
September 12, 2018
- 1:07:32
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj stir up drama at New York Fashion Week. The US Open doesn’t deserve Serena Williams. Les Moonves is out at CBS....
"Lovett or Keep It" (with Jon Lovett)
September 5, 2018
- 1:06:40
Jon Lovett joins Ira, Kara, and Louis as they try to figure out why Steve Bannon was invited to the New Yorker Festival. Plus, Colin...
"Louis CKeep It" (with Andrew Ti)
August 29, 2018
- 1:04:51
Louis C.K. makes his unwanted comeback. John McCain's death brings a reexamination of his problematic political career. The French Open...
"Harriet Tubman Killed the Queen Radio Star" (with Michael Arcenaux)
August 22, 2018
- 1:11:36
Nicki Minaj has a meltdown when her new album, QUEEN, debuts at #2 behind Travis Scott's ASTROWORLD. Madonna causes a commotion at the...
"National Treasure: Omarosa’s Book of Secrets" (with Tommy Vietor)
August 15, 2018
- 1:09:46
Tommy Vietor joins Ira, Kara, and Louis to talk about Omarosa’s messy book tour. The Oscars get desperate for viewers. Insatiable, Jack...
"Crazy Racist Trumps" (with Jon M. Chu)
August 8, 2018
- 58:45
Donald and Melania Trump go to war over LeBron James. Beyoncé takes control of Vogue. Succession gets thinkpieced to death. Zodiac...
"Can’t Fight the Moonves" (with Marti Noxon)
August 1, 2018
- 58:41
Ronan Farrow’s latest piece takes aim at Les Moonves, but CBS’ board keeps his job intact. Jake Tapper is pressed about the Obamas...
"Under the James Gunn"
July 25, 2018
- 1:05:20
Ira is joined by Doreen St. Félix (New Yorker) and Aminatou Sow (Call Your Girlfriend) to dive into James Gunn and the summer of white...
"The Bad News Baron Cohen" (with Jordan Horowitz)
July 18, 2018
- 54:18
Sacha Baron Cohen returns with his exhausting brand of comedy. Nicki Minaj. WWE reinstates self-described racist Hulk Hogan into the WWE...
"Scarlett Johansson Threw the First Brick at Stonewall" (with Guy Branum)
July 11, 2018
- 50:43
Amber Tamblyn tries to claim Maxine Waters’ time. Robin Wright gets rid of her Kevin Spacey dead weight. Costco courts vegans. Trump...
"Pod Save Sports" (with Samantha Irby)
July 4, 2018
- 57:29
LeBron James moves to the Lakers, Serena Williams scores at Wimbledon, and the World Cup rages on so Ira, Kara, and Louis talk about......
"Red Henemy of the State" (with Gaby Dunn)
June 27, 2018
- 58:13
Colonel Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her army of followers take on a chicken restaurant. Jimmy Fallon ignites a dumb feud with Donald...
"Night at the Musée" (with Erin Ryan)
June 20, 2018
- 54:33
Beyoncé and Jay-Z take over the Louvre and drop the surprise album Everything is Love. Chris Hardwick is singled out in a new #MeToo...
"Donald Trump Doesn't Care About Black People" (Live at Bonnaroo!)
June 13, 2018
- 45:47
Ira, Kara, and Louis are joined by comedian Joel Kim Booster to reflect on Sex and the City’s 20th anniversary and the future of queer...
"The One With Kathy Griffin" (with Kathy Griffin)
June 6, 2018
- 43:05
Kathy Griffin joins Ira, Kara, and Louis to defend Samantha Bee. Kim Kardashian meets with Trump. Kanye releases an album he could’ve...
"They Cancel Roseannes, Don’t They?" (with Bryan Fuller)
May 30, 2018
- 50:24
ABC somehow just realizes Roseanne is racist and cancels her show. Kim Kardashian tries and fails to defend Kanye. Arrested...
"Do the Royal Thing" (with Veena Sud)
May 23, 2018
- 49:59
The Royal Wedding turns out to be kind of fantastic, but calling it "woke" is a bit much. Janet Jackson blesses the Billboard Music...
"Meghan Getting Married" (with Franchesca Ramsey)
May 16, 2018
- 57:19
FOX sacrifices Brooklyn Nine-Nine for Tim Allen. Rita Ora's alleged bisexual anthem "Girls" causes controversy. David Letterman can't...
"Is This Your America?"
May 9, 2018
- 47:34
Melania Trump launches her grammatically heinous "Be Best" campaign. Rihanna continues her Met Gala reign. Jeffrey Tambor's comeback...
"Under His Smokey Eye" (with Zachary Quinto)
May 2, 2018
- 57:42
Michelle Wolf roasts media hypocrisy at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Time's Up joins the #MuteRKelly movement. Tom Brokaw's...
"Kanye Don't Impress Me Much"
April 25, 2018
- 52:37
Kanye West joins the alt-right, while Shania Twain shows love for Donald Trump. Male celebrities taken down by #MeToo plot their...
"HBeyCU" (with Justin Simien)
April 18, 2018
- 43:13
Kendrick Lamar wins a Pulitzer. Adidas uses Colin Kaepernick's name to scam free press. Taylor Swift ruins disco music. Rihanna tries to...
"Bemoaning Lisa" (with Kay Cannon)
April 11, 2018
- 48:30
The Simpsons uses Lisa Simpson as a mouthpiece to defend racism. Jimmy Kimmel and Chelsea Handler come under fire for using homophobic...
"Roseannie, are you OK?" (with Ana Marie Cox)
April 4, 2018
- 1:03:15
Stacey Dash’s congressional bid comes to a halt. Grindr gets caught sharing users’ HIV statuses. Advertisers bail Laura Ingraham’s show...
"Biteyoncé" (with Bambadjan Bamba)
March 28, 2018
- 47:07
Tiffany Haddish reveals that someone BIT Beyoncé at a party last year, so Ira, Kara and Louis put on their detective hats. Taylor Swift...
"DJTea" (with Shangela)
March 21, 2018
- 56:55
Cynthia Nixon inspires Mirandas everywhere by running for governor of New York. Rihanna takes on Snapchat. Donald Trump Jr. ALLEGEDLY...
"24K Tragic" (LIVE at SXSW featuring Tegan and Sara)
March 14, 2018
- 58:47
Ira, Kara, and Louis travel to Austin, Texas for their first live show. Bruno Mars is accused of cultural appropriation. Rachel Dolezal...
"Inclusion Ride or Die"
March 7, 2018
- 58:05
It turns out Oscar voters really like fish f**king. Ira Madison III, Kara Brown, and Louis Virtel dive into the 2018 Oscars and discuss...
"The Dash Menagerie" (with April Reign)
February 28, 2018
- 1:04:24
Ira Madison III, Kara Brown, and Louis Virtel discuss whether or not the Oscars have changed after Moonlight’s win. Stacey Dash returns...
"Wakanda Forever" (with Tre'Vell Anderson)
February 21, 2018
- 1:01:12
Ira Madison III, Kara Brown, and Louis Virtel discuss the cinematic event Black Panther. Janelle Monaé serves black excellence. Fergie...
"Sex and the Petty" (with Ashley Blaine Featherson)
February 14, 2018
- 1:00:25
Ira Madison III, Kara Brown, and Louis Virtel are in awe of the official Obama portraits. Kim Cattrall comes for Sarah Jessica Parker’s...
"Bye Bye Bye" (with Rhea Butcher)
February 7, 2018
- 1:04:16
Ira Madison III, Kara Brown, and Louis Virtel put the final nail in Justin Timberlake’s pop sarcophagus as they discuss his latest...
"Woody Allen's Lonely Actors Club" (with Hollis Wong-Wear)
January 31, 2018
- 50:46
Ira Madison III, Kara Brown, and Louis Virtel attempt to find something interesting to say about the Grammys. Alec Baldwin and Diane...
"Mo'Nique Money, Mo'Nique Problems"
January 24, 2018
- 45:25
Ira Madison III, Kara Brown, and Louis Virtel parse the 2018 Oscar Nominations. Mo'nique puts Netflix on blast for what she sees as...
"When life hands you Don Lemons..." (with Rostam)
January 17, 2018
- 45:34
Ira Madison III, Kara Brown, and Louis Virtel discuss the women who regret working with Woody Allen and the men who continue to remain...
"Leave Oprah alone!"
January 10, 2018
- 45:53
Ira Madison III launches Keep It! with a discussion of the Golden Globes, Time's Up, why Woody Allen has remained unscathed during the...