Even the Rich
Episodes
The Death of John Lennon | Tomorrow Never Knows | 221
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John spirals out of control when he becomes an enemy of the US government, falling back into patterns of drugs, alcohol, and self-sabotage. And just w...
The Death of John Lennon | Hello, Goodbye | 220
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Beatles go to the US and become an overnight sensation. But when John can’t cope with the pressure of fame, he finds solace in someone outside t...
The Death of John Lennon | With A Little Help From My Friends | 219
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A childhood of abandonment leaves John Lennon desperate to make a new family out of a group of young, ragtag musicians. But when the band finds itself...
Diss and Tell | Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan | 218
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan were the it-girls of the iconic Y2K era, photographed on just about every tabloid cover as a pair of party-girl best fr...
Diss and Tell | Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell | 217
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supermodel Naomi Campbell ruled the runway until Tyra Banks burst onto the scene in the 90s, challenging her crown. This ignited a media storm, pittin...
Even the Royals: Marie Antoinette | Fight Song | 216
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part One, Marie Antoinette came to France as a teenager and ended up getting her name dragged through the mud. Marie’s determination to prove to ...
Even the Royals: Marie Antoinette | Diamonds Aren’t a Girl’s Best Friend | 215
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While we work on some new Even the Rich episodes, check out the very first episode of our other show, Even the Royals. It's all about the OG Rich...
Vanessa Williams: American Beauty | Into The Woods | 214
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of a national scandal, Vanessa faces off against Penthouse for ruining her life. But is it worth the risk of losing control of her li...
Vanessa Williams: American Beauty | Pretty Hurts | 213
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Williams always knew she'd be famous, but she thought it would be on her own terms. So when her historic Miss America win becomes an anchor ar...
Taylor Swift: Fearless | In Our Swiftie Era with Nora Princiotti & Bryan West | 212
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a Taylor Swift love story, so baby, just say yes. Brooke and Aricia called up day-one Taylor fan – and Staff Writer at The Ringer – Nora Pr...
Taylor Swift: Fearless | Mastermind | 211
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor learned some hard lessons about being mega-famous. And sharing so much of her life online took a huge toll. To dig herself out of the hole the ...
Taylor Swift: Fearless | Ready For It? | 210
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After growing her sound, Taylor’s fully crossed over into pop superstardom. But being a superstar means being picked at and prodded. And Taylor’s ...
Taylor Swift: Fearless | The Lucky One | 209
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After trampling onto the music scene with her massive debut album, an unplanned interruption shakes Taylor’s confidence. But as she strives to show ...
Taylor Swift: Fearless | A Place In This World | 208
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At 34, Taylor Swift is already a music legend. So how on earth did she get here so fast? Some people think it’s her incredible songwriting and earne...
BONUS: Into the Bravo-verse Live! with Watch What Crappens
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this special bonus episode of Even the Rich, Brooke and Aricia go off-script with Ben and Ronnie from the Watch What Crappens podcast. Recorded liv...
Snoop and Martha | Nothing Short of Perfect | 207
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Stewart always knew she was going to build a better life for herself. Money and stability were the only things she craved, and she had the ambi...
Snoop and Martha | Snoop Dreams | 206
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting Dr. Dre finally gives Snoop his big break. It’s the start of his new life. But before he can make it out of Long Beach, he'll have to learn ...
Snoop and Martha | To Live and Die in Long Beach | 205
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Calvin Broadus has so much to prove if he’s going to make it out of gang life. But that’s nothing new. He’s been proving people wrong his whole ...
Scandoval | Something About Sur | 204
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ariana Maddix always had dreams of making it big. And working at the restaurant SUR with the man she loved, seemed like a great way to get the ball ro...
Encore: Saint Dolly | An Eagle When She Flies | 203
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dolly makes her case to her record label, and convinces them she’s a solo star. On her own, her career reaches new heights, and she even branches ou...
Encore: Saint Dolly | Girl Singer | 202
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Dolly makes it to Nashville, stardom doesn’t come as quickly as she’d hoped. But landing a spot as the Girl Singer on Porter Wagoner’s show...
Rich and Daily: Shannen Doherty’s Not-So-‘Charmed’ Life
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shannen Doherty is one hell of a fighter. Not only has she been battling cancer since 2015, she’s also in the middle of a divorce. She opens up abou...
Encore: Saint Dolly | Backwoods Barbie | 201
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are few celebrities more beloved than Dolly Parton. In her decades-long career, she’s cultivated loyalty with her fans by always being true to...
Prince Harry | The Royal We | 200
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Harry's military dreams are thwarted, falling for Meghan Markle helps soften the blow. But when the press discovers their secret romance, the lov...
Prince Harry | Up in Arms, and Down for the Count | 199
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After losing his mother, and losing his way Prince Harry searches for purpose in his life. But, as he’s about to learn… he can only run from himse...
Prince Harry | You're a Prince Harry | 198
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a Prince might seem like a dreamy fantasy life. After all, who doesn’t love gilded tea trays, sparkly tiaras and corgis? But as Prince Harry i...
Encore: #FreeBritney | Stronger | 197
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Britney’s involuntarily hospitalized, her dad steps in as her conservator. He takes control of practically everything — what she does, where...
Encore: #FreeBritney | Circus | 196
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Britney Spears has finally met the man for her. He’s sweet. He’s low-key. He’s Kevin Federline. She’s ready to settle down and start the famil...
Encore: #FreeBritney | A Girl Named Lucky | 195
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For more than a decade, Britney Spears was trapped in a conservatorship that gave her father incredible power over every aspect of her life. It’s ha...
Courtney Love: Nobody's Daughter | Pam and Courtney Forever with Justin Martindale | 194
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re serving you two iconic blondes for the price of one! First, Justin Martindale (comedian and host of the podcast Just Sayin’) joins Brooke an...
Courtney Love: Nobody's Daughter | How Dirty Girls Get Clean | 193
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Love is famous, in love, and one half of grunge’s royal couple. But hostile press, addiction, and depression combine to destroy her newfoun...
Courtney Love: Nobody's Daughter | Pretty on the Inside | 192
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Love always knew she would be famous. Ambition shot her straight to the top of the punk scene, and soon everyone else knew she'd be famous to...
Pamela Anderson: Bombshell | Beauty is Pain | 191
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Pam and Tommy’s stolen sex tape becomes the internet’s hottest commodity, Pamela comes back with a triple threat: a memoir, a documentary, an...
Pamela Anderson: Bombshell | Beauty is Power | 190
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela’s early life is plagued by violence and she’s afraid she’ll never get out of Canada – until a chance spot on a Jumbotron launches her i...
Viva Selena! | Hooked on Selena with Cat Alvarado | 189
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richies, it’s time to break out those bedazzled bustiers and sparkly jumpsuits. Comedian and Selena superfan Cat Alvarado is stopping by to talk abo...
Viva Selena! | Dreaming of You | 188
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Selena has always had a special relationship with her fans. She gives them everything onstage, and they love her for it. But when one fan takes her de...
Viva Selena! | I Could Fall In Love | 187
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After finally securing a big record deal, the Quintanilla family is professionally set. But after years of hard work, Selena is itching for a life of ...
Viva Selena! | The Family That Plays Together | 186
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Selena Quintanilla was a superstar on the rise. Before her 24th birthday, she'd already cemented her status as a cultural icon, and left a legacy that...
Encore - Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | After the Slap with Elamin Abdelmahmoud | 185
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between a hit TV show, platinum-selling albums and box office bona fides, Will Smith once epitomized the celebrity A-Lister. Now, he’s got to find h...
Encore - Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | Enemy of the State | 184
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After years of soul searching and reflection, Will Smith is finally ready to confront his demons — and Hollywood rewards him for it. With his third ...
Encore - Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | A Low Down Dirty Shame | 183
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jada Pinkett came from an unstable home life that taught her she could only rely on herself. But her talent for acting takes her to Hollywood, where s...
Encore - Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | The Pursuit of Happyness | 182
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Things are finally falling into place for the Fresh Prince. With a hit new sitcom and budding movie career, life is looking up. But when he meets the ...
Bonus: The British Are Coming! Exclusive chat with Anna & Emily from Terribly Famous
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Richies, brace yourselves! Because we've got an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of the British celebrity elite! Today we’re joined by A...
Encore - Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | Made in America | 181
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will Smith is everyone’s guy. He went from multi-platinum rapper, to primetime sweetheart, to one of the world’s most bankable movie stars. And al...
Anna Wintour: The Rebel Wears Prada | Devil Wears Prada Rewatch | 180
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s only one way to wrap up a season on Anna Wintour — by watching The Devil Wears Prada, of course! Today, Brooke and Aricia dive into o...
Anna Wintour: The Rebel Wears Prada | Wintour Takes All | 179
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After fighting her way to the top, Anna's sure she's planted her flag in the annals of fashion forever. But it turns out some of her problems are a li...
Anna Wintour: The Rebel Wears Prada | The New BrIT Girl | 178
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna's been gunning for the Editorship of Vogue for her entire career. But just when she thinks it might be within reach, a shiny new British editor l...
Anna Wintour: The Rebel Wears Prada | Grace Under Fire | 177
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna's finally got her foot in the door at Vogue — but not in the position she hoped. And it doesn't help that she keeps butting heads with her boss...
Anna Wintour: The Rebel Wears Prada | Wintour de Force | 176
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Wintour has had a legendary career as the shining star of Vogue Magazine. Her reputation precedes her, and she's easily the most famous woman in ...
RuPaul: Born Naked | That’s a Slay! with Jujubee & Mo Heart | 175
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When RuPaul launched RuPaul’s Drag Race, she created a sisterhood of drag queens that continues to this day. So on today’s show, Brooke and Aricia...
RuPaul: Born Naked | Everybody Say Love | 174
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After years of struggle, RuPaul finally gets the public recognition he’s been looking for. With the creation of RuPaul’s Drag Race, he moves beyon...
RuPaul: Born Naked | Queen of Manhattan | 173
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RuPaul soon finds that being a starving artist is anything but glamorous. He uses drugs and alcohol to cope with the constant rejection. Things are lo...
RuPaul: Born Naked | You Better Work | 172
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RuPaul is born feeling like an outsider. Rejection by his father and peers makes him doubt whether he’ll ever fit in. But instead of conforming, he ...
Gabrielle Union: Bigger, Badder, Better | Bring It On with Aisha Harris | 171
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gabrielle Union was all over late 90s teen movies – even though she was always sidelined to supporting roles. On today’s show, NPR’s Pop Culture...
Gabrielle Union: Bigger, Badder, Better | Stronger Than Doubt | 170
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After struggling with fertility and loss, Gabrielle and Dwyane are on a new journey: surrogacy. But despite this new hope for her to hold on to, nothi...
Gabrielle Union: Bigger, Badder, Better | Fierce and Fearless | 169
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the mess of her first marriage behind her, Gabrielle opens herself up to new love with Dwyane Wade. But when life throws them one too many curveb...
Gabrielle Union: Bigger, Badder, Better | Acting The Part | 168
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gabrielle navigated a challenging childhood and became the survivor of a violent crime. Now, faced with a brand new future, she learns what independen...
Gabrielle Union: Bigger, Badder, Better | A More Perfect Union | 167
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gabrielle Union is a veteran when it comes to battling hard things. From a young age, she knew she had to be the best to get the attention she craved....
Encore: The Making of Madonna | Bonus # 2: Into the Groove | 166
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two of our Madonna Rewatch Bonus Episodes, Brooke and Aricia take a look at Madonna’s next frontier – the movies! Although she’s played ...
Encore: The Making of Madonna | Bonus #1: Rebel Heart | 165
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Madonna is a cultural icon, and her influence can be found in the work of artists like Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Lil Nas X. In this bonus episode,...
Encore: The Making of Madonna | Bitch, I'm Madonna | 164
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Younger singers like Britney and Christina are taking over the pop charts. But Madonna refuses to be replaced or put out to pasture. She still knows h...
Encore: The Making of Madonna | Borderline | 163
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pushing boundaries has always gotten Madonna exactly what she wants.. But when she pushes things too far, her career takes a turn she might not be abl...
Encore: The Making of Madonna | Who’s That Girl? | 162
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Madonna doesn’t just want to become famous. She wants to be “more famous than God.” But when she meets a man who hates fame as much as she loves...
Encore: The Making of Madonna | Blonde Ambition | 161
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does a simple Catholic girl from Michigan become a New York star? For the one and only Madonna, the answer is simple: by any means necessary. ...
Even the Rich Turns 3! (with special guest Justin Long) | 160
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even The Rich is turning three, and we’re throwing a party! After three years, 39 seasons and more than 150 episodes — all in a pandemic — there...
Lucille Ball: Queen of Comedy | Loving Lucy | 159
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before I Love Lucy, television was the risky new medium no one was sure about. It was made in New York, 3,000 miles away from Hollywood. And it certai...
Lucille Ball: Queen of Comedy | What's Good for Lucy? | 158
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 20 years, Lucy finally leaves Desi. But instead of wallowing, Lucy uses her third act to face some old demons. It’s time to take on everyone w...
Lucille Ball: Queen of Comedy | The Birth of Lucy Ricardo | 157
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I Love Lucy premieres, Lucy finds a way to keep her marriage and career together. She’s hoping that with Desi playing her husband, he won’t h...
Lucille Ball: Queen of Comedy | Lucy Hates Desi | 156
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Lucy meets Desi Arnaz, her life is consumed by a fiery passion. But she quickly learns that this love is going to burn. Desi’s got a wandering ...
Lucille Ball: Queen of Comedy | Call Me Ms. Ball | 155
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucille Ball always knew she would be a star. But it took a long time for the rest of the world to catch up. At first, all she found was failure and r...
Back to Bennifer | On The JLo | 154
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rekindled their relationship, it was clear that Ben had finally found the love of his life. But that's just one si...
Wondery Presents: Stolen Hearts
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sergeant Jill Evans is a small town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three...
Royal Scandal: From Wallis to Camilla | Behind the PR Curtain with Tenille Clarke | 153
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If Meghan and Harry’s Netflix docuseries taught us anything, it’s that there’s an entire machine working behind the scenes to keep the roya...
Royal Scandal: From Wallis to Camilla | Camilla's Twisted Fairytale | 152
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camilla Shand just wants a normal life: a husband, a couple kids, and a house in the country. But when she meets the Prince of Wales, her whole world ...
Wondery Presents: Frozen Head
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid.When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you...
Royal Scandal: From Wallis to Camilla | Wallis' Unhappily Ever After | 151
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When King Charles III ascended the throne upon his mother’s death, his wife Camilla Parker Bowles was officially recognized as his Queen Consort. Bu...
Whitney Houston: Destiny Of A Diva | We Will Always Love Her with Gerrick Kennedy | 150
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney burst on the scene with a voice like we’d never heard before — and haven’t heard since. But what have we chosen to remember about her? G...
Whitney Houston: Destiny Of A Diva | Why Does It Hurt So Bad? | 149
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney and Bobby’s marriage is falling off a cliff. And even though she knows their relationship is more volatile than ever before, Whitney despera...
Whitney Houston: Destiny Of A Diva | All The Man That I Need | 148
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite her family’s objections, Whitney goes all in on Bobby Brown. He’s the only person who lets her be herself, and she needs that now more tha...
Whitney Houston: Destiny Of A Diva | Can I Be Me? | 147
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Whitney’s star rises, her career takes off into the stratosphere. These days she can hardly leave the house without being recognized. Professiona...
Whitney Houston: Destiny Of A Diva | Newark State of Mind | 146
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born to sing. Everyone who heard her perform knew that she was a once-in-a-generation talent. But the music industry doe...
A Very Richie Holiday Special | 145
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this raucous holiday round up, special guests Leslie Jones and Lenny Marcus (SNL, The fckry Podcast) join Aricia and Brooke to share their wildest ...
ENCORE: The Emancipation of Mariah Carey | Against All Odds | 144
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mariah’s star is on the rise. She just scored a record-breaking deal with Virgin and nabbed the lead role in a big Hollywood production. But becomin...
ENCORE: The Emancipation of Mariah Carey | Fly Away | 143
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a brand new record deal and a sizzling love affair, Mariah’s ready to strike out on her own. But now that she finally has her freedom, Mariah w...
ENCORE: The Emancipation of Mariah Carey | Dream Lover | 142
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mariah’s only a teenager when she meets Tommy Mottola. As the head of Columbia Records, Tommy takes her from coat check girl to international supers...
ENCORE: The Emancipation of Mariah Carey | One Sweet Day | 141
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From a young age, Mariah Carey knew she’d do anything it took to escape the prison of her abusive home life. And singing made her feel free. So when...
In God We Lust | Liberty... or Libertine? | 140
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Jerry Falwell Jr takes over at Liberty University in 2007 he has big shoes to fill: his father’s. The Reverend Jerry Falwell was a famous and c...
In God We Lust | The Menage-A-Trois Carnival | 139
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A young pool attendant at a Miami Beach hotel, meets a couple there on vacation and an affair begins. The young man doesn’t know who they are at fir...
Drew Barrymore: Rewriting The Story | The Joyful Mayhem of Drew with Chelsea Devantez | 138
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Chelsea Devantez — comedian, writer, and host of the Celebrity Book Club podcast — joins Brooke and Aricia to talk about making it in H...
Drew Barrymore: Rewriting The Story | Breaking The Curse | 137
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With rehab behind her and a reputation to repair, Drew’s determined to show Hollywood she’s ready to do the work. But as she rebuilds her career a...
Drew Barrymore: Rewriting The Story | Irreconcilable Differences | 136
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After Drew’s behavior starts getting out of control, her desperate mother Jaid forces her into rehab. But when America discovers their girl-next-doo...
Drew Barrymore: Rewriting The Story | Wishful Thinking | 135
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When E.T. makes young Drew Barrymore a star, she can’t believe her luck. With Steven Spielberg himself in her corner, she finally has all the love a...
Drew Barrymore: Rewriting The Story | The Barrymore Curse | 134
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Barrymore might just be the prime example of troubled child stardom. But before there was Drew, there was her famous family — and the troubled ...
ENCORE: JFK & Jackie | After Camelot | 133
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack and Jackie have turned over a new leaf. He’s not sleeping around (as much), and Jackie’s expecting a new addition to the family. But just as ...
ENCORE: JFK & Jackie | Keeping House | 132
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that they’re married, Jackie can’t wait to build a home with her new husband Jack. But the chronically ill politician has other ideas in mind....
ENCORE: JFK & Jackie | Queen Deb | 131
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Without a guaranteed inheritance, Jackie’s future depends on marrying well. But none of the men in her social set excite her. She’s brilliant, cul...
Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | After the Slap with Elamin Abdelmahmoud | 130
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Between a hit TV show, platinum-selling albums and box office bonafides, Will Smith once epitomized the celebrity A-Lister. Now, he’s got to find hi...
Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | Enemy of the State | 129
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After years of soul searching and reflection, Will Smith is finally ready to confront his demons — and Hollywood rewards him for it. With his third ...
Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | A Low Down Dirty Shame | 128
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jada Pinkett came from an unstable home life that taught her she could only rely on herself. But her talent for acting takes her to Hollywood, where s...
Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | The Pursuit of Happyness | 127
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things are finally falling into place for the Fresh Prince. With a hit new sitcom and budding movie career, life is looking up. But when he meets the ...