Episodes

  • Lindsay Lohan Listener Questions

    Lindsay Lohan Listener Questions
    May 1 2026
    In today's bonus episode, Dara and Troy answer Patreon subscriber questions about Lindsay Lohan and The Canyons. We chat about what our ideal Lilo comeback looks like, how starring in Disney movies might have hurt more than they helped her career, our favorite fashion moments, and more! Subscribe on Patreon to listen ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Jennifer Lopez's Infamous Movieline Interview

    Jennifer Lopez's Infamous Movieline Interview
    Apr 30 2026
    "Beautiful and bodacious Jennifer Lopez is full of surprises, not the least of which are raging talent and a two-million dollar price tag. Here, the actress who seems to have burst out of nowhere into stardom explains why she gets roles Sandra Bullock doesn't, describes how Wesley Snipes wouldn't give it a rest, and reveals that Oliver Stone smells like 'spicy lavender.'" This week's issue is Movieline from Feb. 1998 with Jennifer Lopez. THE WOW, written by Stephen Rebello, is one of Troy's favorite Hollywood profiles of all time, and for good reason... A 27 year old JLo, post SELENA but pre superstardom, talks SO MUCH shhh throughout the interview. This is a must read! Watch on Youtube @whatsyourissuepodcast Follow us on instagram @Whatsyourissueshow Ad-free on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Lizzie Grubman and the 90s NYC PR Girls

    Lizzie Grubman and the 90s NYC PR Girls
    Apr 24 2026
    This week, Troy and Dara cover Vanessa Grigoriadis’s iconic piece “Welcome to the Dollhouse” also known as "Power Girls" from the December 7th, 1998 issue of New York Magazine. This article is a MUST READ!!! It oozes NYC high society. It's the precursor to Sex and the City. The breeding ground for RHONY. It has Lizzie Grubman!!! (which is to say, it has EVERYTHING). Follow us on Instagram @whatsyourissueshow Listen ad-free on Patreon Watch video episodes on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Justin Bieber, Coachella, GQ 2012 & 2021

    Justin Bieber, Coachella, GQ 2012 & 2021
    Apr 17 2026
    This week it's Bieberchella on What's Your Issue?! Troy and Dara discuss Justin Bieber's Coachella performance and two of his GQ profile's: June 2012's Man Up, Bieber by Drew Magary, and May 2021's The Redemption of Justin Bieber by Zach Baron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Hollywood's Drug Problem: US Weekly 2007

    Hollywood's Drug Problem: US Weekly 2007
    Apr 9 2026
    "Who's using? It's not just who you think. Inside the dark world destroying the lives of today's top stars." - US Weekly: March 27th, 2007 This week, Troy and Dara discuss Jennifer Aniston's drug confession, Paris Hilton's signature hairline braid, Charlize Theron's apple bong, River Phoenix's death as a Hollywood turning point, and more! To see the magazine pages referenced in today's episode, visit our instagram @whatsyourissueshow or watch our video episode on YouTube! Follow @troyjeanspears and @daralaine on instagram And listen ad-free on patreon @whatsyourissue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Summer House: Amanda Batula for Marie Claire

    Summer House: Amanda Batula for Marie Claire
    Apr 2 2026
    Yes, we're talking about Summer House, too... In this week's episode, Troy and Dara discuss the Marie Claire Amanda Batula profile by Emma Childs. We're talkin' Scandoval vs. Scamanda, how to correctly watch reality tv, why Kyle and Amanda deserve each other (derogatory), toxic straight boomer spouses, the psychological bro-file of a f*ckboi raised by a liberal mother (West Wilson), and why this might just be the best thing that could have happened Ciara Miller. To listen ad-free, subscribe to our patreon: @whatsyourissue Follow us on instagram: @whatsyourissueshow @troyjeanspears @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • '90s-2000s Nightlife: Limelight and Les Deux

    '90s-2000s Nightlife: Limelight and Les Deux
    Mar 20 2026
    Troy and Dara dive into '90s and early 2000s club culture, breaking down the articles: W Magazine’s “The Scandalous History of Les Deux, Hollywood’s Infamous Nightclub” by Jake Flanagan and Vanity Fair’s “'In the Limelight' Walks Through the Clubs of New York City’s ’90s” by Dan Adler. They also get into the time Britney Spears tried to get a job as a cocktail waitress, Lindsay Lohan snubbing Lily Allen, gal about town Mischa Barton, the downfall of Big Brother villain and Les Deux owner Mike “Boogie” Malin, and what killed nightlife culture as we knew it. Listen ad-free on Patreon Follow on Instagram @whatsyourissueshow Follow Troy @troyjeanspears Follow Dara @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Lindsay Lohan and the Production of The Canyons

    Lindsay Lohan and the Production of The Canyons
    Mar 13 2026
    This week, Troy and Dara dive into one of their all-time favorite pieces of journalism: the New York Times Magazine article “Here Is What Happens When You Cast Lindsay Lohan in Your Movie” by Stephen Rodrick. The 2013 story chronicles the chaotic three-week shoot of The Canyons—the low-budget erotic thriller written by Bret Easton Ellis, directed by Paul Schrader, and starring Lindsay Lohan and James Deen. “We don’t have to save her,” Schrader said. “We just have to get her through three weeks in July.” A month later, Schrader would be standing naked in a Malibu bedroom, missing his dogs and trying to coax Lohan out of her robe. Turns out three weeks can be a very long time. We also touch on: x17's 7/27/2012 blog post about the Lindsay Lohan and Lady Gaga Sleepover What It Was Like to Make The Canyons, A Producer's Tale by Braxton Pope for Vanity Fair 2012 James Deen Profile by Amanda Hess for Good Magazine James Deen was Never a Feminist Idol by Amanda Hess for Slate.com NOTE: Due to some technical difficulties, this episode is audio-only Listen ad-free on patreon.com/whatsyourissue Follow on instagram: @Whatsyourissueshow @troyjeanspears @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins