If you’ve ever found yourself agog mid-page of a juicy memoir, and consumed by the need to urgently talk to someone about what you’ve just read, then the world of celebrity memoir podcasts is for you. Born in the pandemic, when gossip was lean and boredom was rife, this genre of podcast dissects the memoirs of the famous in the most extravagant detail.

The hosts – whether they’re solo or, as is more often the case, a pair – have read the book beforehand (as have most listeners) and go through each and every shocking (or mundane) revelation from the author’s journey over the course of the episode. Sharon Stone being struck by lightning? They’re deep diving. Lana Del Rey’s book of poetry? Expect live readings. Caroline Calloway’s controversial (and long over-due) memoir? They’re critiquing and then inviting Caroline on to defend herself. It’s a gossip-lover’s dream.

Here, we’ve rounded up our pick of the top three to listen to.

The podcasts dissecting celebrity memoirs in gritty detail