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Tales from the Celebrity Trenches

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Celebrity is an insane construct. It just is. This is the podcast that revels in the fact, celebrating it's majesty and insanity in equal measure.

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Whether it's the weekly breakdown of everything going on in pop culture or a chat with some of the biggest names in entertainment, this podcast truly has something for everyone... providing you’re obsessed with celebrity.

Entertainment veteran Jamie East is back on the scene and chatting to friends old and new about the oftentimes baffling world of showbiz and entertainment, bringing his old knack for finding the funny in the seriously weird world of celebs. Expect never-heard-before insight into what being a culture shaping, gossip mongering, modern celebrity looks like.

Joining Jamie is the brilliant Alice Brine and occasionally, ex Celebrity Coach Trip alumni Matt Richardson.

The world of entertainment might look pretty different to how it did when East started out. As everyone tries to cultivate the perfect reputation for themselves through social media, there's never been a better time to get behind the curtain and take a look at what's really going on.

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Episodes

  1. Insane fandoms & Etsy witches...

    · 41 min · S1 E34 · Explicit

    Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches to double down on their Harry Styles take (no he’s not booking his own flights on an iPhone) and find out why Hailey Bieber’s “not interested in overconsumption”…

  2. In Hindsight: Kim & Kanye

    · 36 min · S1 E33 · Bonus · Explicit

    Something a little different in the trenches today, with a bonus episode dedicated to one of the most infamous celebrity couples of all time, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Jamie is joined by Daily Mail US senior…

  3. Ross Kemp is in the Trenches

    · 32 min · S1 E32 · Explicit

    Ross Kemp joins Jamie East for a very special LIVE episode of Celebrity Trenches! From becoming one of the biggest stars on EastEnders to travelling the world making some seriously dangerous documentaries, Ross has…

  4. Harry Styles, check your privilege!

    · 44 min · S1 E31 · Explicit

    Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches to unpack why touring can cost artists a fortune, whether Harry's tech-free lifestyle is actually just a massive privilege flex and why Margaret Qualley's bizarre…

  5. Graeme Hall is in the Trenches

    · 49 min · S1 E30 · Explicit

    From dog whisperer to ballroom dancer… Graeme Hall is entering the Celebrity Trenches. The UK’s most famous dog trainer joins Jamie East ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing debut to reveal what it’s actually like…

  6. Celebrity Traitors has us in a CHOKEHOLD

    · 30 min · S1 E29 · Explicit

    Jamie and Alice are already fully obsessed with Celebrity Traitors… The pair get stuck into the chaos of Richard E. Grant’s VERY bold opening move, James Acaster’s sudden change of demeanour and the celebs who are…

  7. We know who the jungle FINALISTS are going to be!

    · 35 min · S1 E28 · Explicit

    Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches to dissect the rumoured ‘I’m A Celebrity’ line-up and there are some SERIOUS names heading for the jungle! Wayne Rooney, Ricky Wilson, Jesy Nelson and more…who’s got…

  8. Strictly's New Dream Team?

    · 41 min · S1 E27 · Explicit

    Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches to dissect the latest Big Brother chaos, why YouTubers keep being thrown onto television and give their verdict on Strictly’s brand new presenting line-up. Can Emma,…

  9. Tony Parsons is in the Trenches

    · 47 min · S1 E26 · Explicit

    Best-selling author and legendary journalist Tony Parsons has spent 50 years in the trenches of celebrity, journalism and pop culture…and he’s got the stories to prove it. He joins Jamie to go right back to the…

  10. Is Sydney Sweeney Ragebaiting us?!

    · 35 min · S1 E25 · Explicit

    Jamie and Alice are delighted that Jennifer Lawrence has finally joined Instagram. After years of avoiding social media J-Law has entered the chat, immediately racking up millions of followers and warning everyone that…

  11. Celebrity merch has officially gone insane…

    · 35 min · S1 E24 · Explicit

    In honour of Beyoncé selling a commemorative bee box for over $900, Jamie East and Alice Brine dive headfirst into the bizarre world of celebrity merch. Who’s tried flogging the best, weirdest, & downright vile items…

  12. Tom Hardy’s a Rapper now. Deal with it!

    · 39 min · S1 E23 · Explicit

    Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches with a preview of the Celebrity Traitors cast, and their predictions on who’s gonna smash it on the show. Plus, a revealing game about which one of the contestants…

  13. Harry & Meghan return: What's the PLAN?!

    · 39 min · S1 E22 · Explicit

    This week Jamie East and Alice Brine dive head-first into the how’s, why’s & rumours surrounding Harry & Meghan (AKA The Sussexes’) planned return to the UK. Frank Ocean’s seminal album ‘Blonde’ turns 10, prompting a…

  14. Brand Beckham: The Inside Scoop!

    · 44 min · S1 E21 · Explicit

    The Beckhams are back in the trenches! Journalist and author Alison Boshoff joins Jamie and Alice to talk about her new book ‘Brand Beckham’, lifting the lid on David and Victoria and all the family drama that has had…

  15. Tom & Zendaya: Have they NAILED celeb life?

    · 44 min · S1 E20 · Explicit

    Tom Holland and Zendaya hosted a secret private party to celebrate their wedding (after getting married earlier this year) at a posh hotel, but are they also the nicest couple in Hollywood? Jamie has met them IRL (his…

  16. Ariana NEEDS A Break

    · 38 min · S1 E19 · Explicit

    Welcome back, Trench Dogs, as we unveil this week’s incoming meteorites of news on our celebrity radar! Alice and Jamie dive headfirst into Ariana Grande’s sudden announcement that she’s taking a step back from public…

  17. Holly on Youtube: Is TV Dead?

    · 47 min · S1 E18 · Explicit

    This week, Alice and Jamie take a look at Tyra Banks’ new gig on ‘Project Runway’ (and her past on ‘America’s Next Top Model’). Is she now officially back in fashion? Or is Banks still in need of some runway…

  18. Richard Bacon is in the Trenches

    · 58 min · S1 E17 · Explicit

    This week Richard Bacon joins Jamie for a brilliantly nostalgic trip through the celebrity trenches, reflecting on the highs, the lows and complete madness of British television. Richard opens up about the infamous…

  19. Can celebs ever UN-CANCEL themselves?

    · 36 min · S1 E16 · Explicit

    James Franco has resurfaced on TikTok claiming he's seen an alien... but is this a genuine meltdown or Hollywood's strangest comeback strategy yet? This week Jamie and Alice dive into the bizarre return of James…

  20. Pitbull Paparazzi Pandemonium

    · 36 min · S1 E15 · Explicit

    Jamie East and Alice Brine are back with another Weekly Dispatch and this week Alice reports from the front line after surviving not one but two very different gigs. From joining thousands of bald-cap-wearing Pitbull…

  21. Scream if you want to get richer! The INSANE fairground prizes at Taylor's wedding!

    · 35 min · S1 E14 · Explicit

    Taylor Swift finally did it… and somehow turned Madison Square Garden into the most over-the-top wedding venue of all time! Jamie and Alice unpack THE celebrity event of the century, from Adam Sandler officiating and…

  22. Taylor and Travis Are Getting Married At a Basketball Arena?

    · 14 min · S1 E13

    Jamie and Alice are back in the Celebrity Trenches with Daily Mail US Showbiz Correspondent, Margaret Abrams – to talk about the one story taking over New York right now. Is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding…

  23. Madonna is Headlining Glastonbury Whether You Like It or Not

    · 41 min · S1 E12 · Explicit

    Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the Celebrity Trenches, unpacking another week of pop culture chaos. We’re all missing Glastonbury atm - but Jamie makes a bold prediction about Glasto 2027 claiming he's worked…

  24. Lee Andrews tells us: “Go Balls Out”

    · 37 min · S1 E11 · Explicit

    Jamie East and Alice Brine are back with another Weekly Dispatch, unpacking the week's essential celebrity stories. Jamie reports back from Harry Styles' huge Wembley show, where the pair debate whether he's…

  25. Is Taylor Swift good at being rich?

    · 42 min · S1 E10 · Explicit

    Jamie East and Alice Brine are back with another Weekly Dispatch, diving headfirst into the weirdest corners of celebrity culture. This week we unpack the New York Knicks' NBA win - with the real action taking place…

  26. Dua Lipa's party bag!

    · 40 min · S1 E9 · Explicit

    Jamie East & comedian Alice Brine are back with another Weekly Dispatch, serving up their hot takes on the strangest stories in showbiz this week. Katie Price once again proves she’s the greatest tabloid character…

  27. GK Barry is in the Trenches

    · 50 min · S1 E8 · Explicit

    This week GK Barry joins Jamie East for a completely chaotic episode and within minutes they’re discussing UFO pranks, ghost encounters, conspiracy theories and whether Britain’s Got Talent is secretly a money…

  28. Susan Boyle you crushed our dreams!

    · 41 min · S1 E7 · Explicit

    Another week, another trip into the Celebrity Trenches. Jamie & Alice start by discussing Susan Boyle’s much-teased comeback which turned out to be less chart domination and more ice cream advert. We celebrate Jane…

  29. Is it too late now to say sorry? the BEST celeb apologies EVER!

    · 35 min · S1 E6 · Explicit

    This week in the Celebrity Trenches, Alice & Jamie dive headfirst into the wild world of celebrity apology videos. The strange ones, the surprising ones! Alice breaks down the Ariana Grande donut licking moment, the…

  30. Big Brother Fight Night Part 2: Big Brother’s Most Explosive Night Ever

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E5 · Explicit

    This week it’s a HUGE Celebrity Trenches special as Jamie is joined by Big Brother 5 winner Nadia Almada, Fight Night icon Victor Ebuwa, legendary narrator Marcus Bentley and former Big Brother director Ben Hardy to…

  31. Big Brother Fight Night Part 1: The dark truth about reality TV

    · 48 min · S1 E4 · Explicit

    This week on Celebrity Trenches we dive headfirst into the absolute madness of 2000s reality TV with comedian and presenter Matt Richardson, broadcaster and reality TV expert Jamie East and consultant psychiatrist Dr…

  32. Pricey…Where the HELL is your husband?

    · 44 min · S1 E3 · Explicit

    Another big week in the Celebrity Trenches! Jamie & Alice unpack the Eurovision aftermath, from Australia somehow still competing to the UK coming last AGAIN. Nul, indeed, points. We delve into the internet-breaking…

  33. What going to the BAFTAs is *really* like…!

    · 48 min · S1 E2 · Explicit

    Jamie East & comedian Alice Brine bring you their razor-sharp hot takes on the last seven days in showbiz in our new pod, ‘Celebrity Trenches: Weekly Dispatch’. It’s a bumper week to unpack: Jamie went to the BAFTAs &…

  34. Simon Cowell is in the Trenches

    · 49 min · S1 E1

    Simon Cowell welcomes Jamie East into his home to launch 'Tales from the Celebrity Trenches'! It's his most honest, entertaining & revealing interview in years. Expect all sorts - the inside scoop on what it was…

  35. Coming Soon...

    · 1:32 · Trailer

    Coming Soon... Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44…

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