Épisodes

  • 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 h et 9 min
  • George Magazine: If Madonna Were President

    George Magazine: If Madonna Were President
    Mar 12 2026
    In today's bonus episode, we're getting more in-depth with JFK Jr's art pop, George Magazine. We discuss the history of the mag, the article, "If I Were President" written by Madonna, plus the many iconique celebrity covers from its 1995-2001 run. To see the photos we reference and the full Madonna article, check out our instagram @whatsyourissueshow. We also talk about: Vogue's "Meet George: An Oral History of JFK Jr.’s Political Magazine Launch" The Hollywood Reporter's "John F. Kennedy Jr. and George Magazine: A Story of Politics, Love and Loss, 20 Years Later" And of course, we couldn't help but talk a leeeetle bit about FX's Love Story... Listen ad-free on Patreon.com/whatsyourissue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 min
  • Carolyn Bessette, JFK Jr., and Vanity Fair

    Carolyn Bessette, JFK Jr., and Vanity Fair
    Mar 6 2026
    Today, Troy and Dara cover "Secrets and Lies", an exerpt from the book The Kennedy Curse: Why Tragedy Has Haunted America's First Family for 150 Years, by Edward Klein, which ran in the August 2003 issue of Vanity Fair magazine. The exerpt talks about the more salacious aspects of Caroly Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr.'s relationship. Troy and Dara also discuss the FX show LOVE STORY, Carolyn and John's fashion, Carole Radziwill, and more. To watch/listen ad-free, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/whatsyourissue Follow us instagram @whatsyourissueshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 34 min
  • Advice Column: Religious Cults & Making/Ghosting Friends

    Advice Column: Religious Cults & Making/Ghosting Friends
    Feb 27 2026
    It's a What's Your Issue? Advice Column bonus episode! Troy and Dara answer listener questions that touch on convincing a family member to leave a religious cult, making friends, and recovering from the grief of a best friend ghosting you. Want to submit your issue for a future bonus episode? Go to our instagram profile to find a link to our anonymous google form @whatsyourissueshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 min
  • Heated Rivalry and Pillion

    Heated Rivalry and Pillion
    Feb 26 2026
    It's a gay fantasia because Troy and Dara are talkin' Heated Rivalry and Pillion! They discuss the Vulture article, Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys by E. Alex Young, and How Pillion Perfected the Sub Dom Rom Com by Nathan Tavares for GQ. It's fan fic, Heated Rivalry obsessions, straight girls in gay bars, Alexander Skarsgard, Polly Pocket dommy mommy, and somehow... The Artist's Way. Video on Spotify Ad-free on Patreon.com/whatsyourissue Instagram: @whatsyourissueshow @TroyJeanSpears @DaraLaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 13 min
  • Oprah Magazine September 2009

    Oprah Magazine September 2009
    Feb 20 2026
    This week, Troy and Dara talk about the woman who raised them... Oprah. They're measuring time in Oprah hair styles, discussing the Avengers (Suze Orman, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, et al.), episodes lost to the Winfrey vault, and Troy details another daytime talk show live taping experience. Watch this episode on Spotify Subscribe on Patreon for ad-free and bonus eps Follow on Insta @whatsyourissueshow @troyjeanspears @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 20 min
  • Heidi and Spencer (Our First Time Podcasting Together)

    Heidi and Spencer (Our First Time Podcasting Together)
    Feb 19 2026
    In today's bonus episode, we travel back in time and behind a paywall to the very first time Troy and Dara podcasted together. This episode was recorded back in 2020 for a patreon episode of Troy's podcast, The Smush Room. They deep dive into the lives of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, including their relationship dynamics on The Hills, Heidi's family dynamics, plastic surgery, and more. For a companion piece, listen to the recent What's Your Issue? patreon episode where Troy and Dara discuss Heidi's infamous People magazine cover to see if they totally contradict themselves 6 years later. To listen to other Smush Room/Dunzo episodes, subscribe to Troy's Patreon (where he has some brand new episodes up, including a 3-part series about Britney Spears' deep cut songs). Follow on Instagram @whatsyourissueshow @daralaine @troyjeanspears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 21 min
  • Drew Barrymore for Interview Magazine

    Drew Barrymore for Interview Magazine
    Feb 12 2026
    This week's listener-suggested issue is Interview Magazine from July 1992 with cover girl (emphasis on GIRL) Drew Barrymore. Troy and Dara discuss the controversial photoshoot by Bruce Webber, Drew's career revival at 17, her lolita era, and how the adults in her life failed her. Plus, why Drew is the true definition of a manic pixie dream girl, erotic thrillers, and Troy's experience seeing a live taping of Drew's talk show. Interview Magazine article This episode is full of pics, so watch on Spotify or Patreon! -- Listen to our latest Patreon bonus episode about Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, and Scientology Follow us on Insta: @whatsyourissueshow Follow Troy @troyjeanspears Follow Dara @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 20 min