It Girl Theory is a podcast hosted by stunningly gorgeous pseudo-intellectual b*tches Kaitlin Gleason and Martha Fearnley. They examine the cultural, psychological and political contributions of it girls throughout history in order to chart a Theory of the It Girl.
Kaitlin Gleason and Martha Fearnley
The wait is over, cuties! Thanks for bearing with us as Kait went on one single vacation for once in her life. This week, Martha & Kait are BACK discussing their respective disturbing experiences at the movies, Countess Luann De Lesseps' sobriety, the importance of being Girls Girls, K8's biannual hot dog, the Balenciaga show, Nicole Kidman thinking about death often, ghosts, suffering, seeking refuge in children's movies and more. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE ON OUR PATREON!!!
We're back, girlies!! This week, Martha & Kait discuss the folklore surrounding the LA legend, icon, and enigma Angelyne. They also talk about past life astrology, supplements, Los Angeles Plays Itself, bimbo vs. It Girl vs. blonde bombshell, and getting accidentally roofied.
This week Martha and Kait are joined by the lovely and talented Olivia Welch AND gorgeous BFF of the pod Jessica Sula to discuss all things Robert Pattinson! They talk weird interview styles, Martha's Clifford the Big Red Dog conspiracy theories, the mystery that is Suki Waterhouse, and MORE! Listen here on our Patreon!
This week, Kait and Martha are joined by the magnificent and hilarious Lauren Servideo to discuss all things Kennedy clan - from Rosemary's lobotomy to Lee Radziwill's shredded couch to Jackie's infidelities to JFK's assassination and more!
This week, Kait and Marth discuss Grimes & Chelsea Manning, Heidi Montag's raw organ diet, the return of Spiritualism, fashion week and more! Listen to the full episode on our Patreon!
This week, Marth & Kait begin a deep dive into the first of many family dynasties: The Jackson Family! They discuss Janet Jackson's Lifetime documentary, Nipplegate, Michael Jackson's time in Bahrain, CIA filmmakers, and more.
Marth & Kait discuss the elephant in the room: the Art World. They talk art fairs, bad lighting, artists sewing trash together and calling it "fashion", awkward dinners and their feelings! Full episode available on our Patreon!
This week, Kait and Marth are joined by the gorgeous and talented Annie Hamilton to talk all things Angelina Jolie! They discuss Angie's tattoos, Inside the Actor's Studio, the abject hotness of Billy Bob Thornton, and whether or not Angelina Jolie has any friends.
This week, Martha and Kait do a deep dive on the complicated icon that is Pamela Anderson. They discuss celebrity sex tapes, PETA, the Playboy mansion, Ozzy Osbourne snorting a row of ants, and whatever the f*ck "cheugy" is. Subscribe to our Patreon here!
On this week's Patreon episode, Kait and Martha rail against recent headlines, euphoria haters, and French women, give much deserved praise to HBO's Prosthetic Dick Agenda, sleeper hit Josie & The Pussycats and Hulu's Pam and Tommy, and Kait debuts her Marianne Williamson impression.
Welcome to Season 3, girls and gays! This week, Kait and Marth give a State of the It Girl Union address- they discuss the Julia Fox situation, Eve Babitz vs. Joan Didion, Lady Gaga's press tour mishaps, offer West Elm Caleb a social media internship, and much more!
For the absolutely wild Season 2 finale, Martha and Kait finally sit down with Mark Hunter aka The Cobrasnake for an oral history on everything mid-2000s: parties, flash photography, the old Kanye, American Apparel, Cory Kennedy, the Archive, thrifting, Myspace, teenagers, Glastonbury, tumblr, muses, It Girls, and more!
Introducing our Patreon series "Martha Watches the Housewives" where, you guessed it, Martha finally watches the Real Housewives! We'll be revisiting iconic episodes from all the franchises through Martha's virgin eyes and discussing them with very special guests. First up, Beverly Hills' The Dinner Party from Hell with beloved guest, dear friend, and housewives connoisseur Miles McMillan! All unlocked episodes can be found here on our Patreon!
This week, Marth and Kait take a stab at trend forecasting and talk about what's in and out and what's It and Not It for 2022. Also discussed: Succession, why marketing is fake, SATC reboot, contrarians, the psyop of Jessica Chastain, House of Gucci crisis actors, rejecting outer space, and needing the Lord.
This week, we're talking to Mandy Lee (@oldloserinbrooklyn) about trend forecasting, her viral indie sleaze tiktoks, and clown-core!
This week, Martha & Kait are joined by filmmaker and friend of the pod Hayley Garrigus. They discuss Hayley's new documentary feature You Can't Kill Meme, memetic magic, 4chan, the spirit of DIY, Obama's trip to Mars, the limits of material reality, and more. It's Pepe's world and we're just living in it, cuties!
This week, Martha and Kait unpack the complicated legacy of Tila Tequila and track her journey from the most popular person on Myspace to bisexual reality tv star to alt-right evangelical white supremacist. Also discussed: an armchair history of reality television, the internet, and how Myspace invented everything.
This week, Kait and Martha discuss the joys of the academy museum, the indignity of being chased by spooky actors at horror nights, the atrocity that is waiting in line, Kait's Kourtney Kardashian impression, cheap It Girl Theory imitations, and more.
Happy Full Moon in Aries! This week Martha & Kait begin a deep-dive into the Bush dynasty. They span many generations of evil and talk about Grandpa Prescott's connections to the Nazis, H.W.'s potential involvement in the Kennedy assassination, W's war crimes and Jenna & Barbara Jr's DUIs.
On this week's Not It, Marth & Kait rail against the Van Gogh immersive industrial complex, ponder how the United States could possibly be "out of money," and embrace their inner film bros.
Happy Libra season, babes! This week, we are graced with the presence of astrologer to the stars Mercedes Kilmer, who chats with us about Bella Hadid's new age beverage launch, the Black Dahlia's natal chart, and the astrological evidence that Courtney killed Kurt.
Welcome to Season 2, babes! This week, the fabulous Alexi Wasser joins Kait and Marth to talk about Parker Posey's illustrious career, what it takes to be an indie darling, and to drop some stunning celebrity gossip.
Back from their summer hiatus, Kait & Marth discuss where they've been and basically talk about death for almost an entire hour. Enjoy!
This week we're joined by the iconic Bianca Perez (aka @yung_nihilist) who talks to us about Ari stanhood, the Nickelodeon child star industrial complex and Ariana Grande’s belly button!!
This week, Marth and Kait talk about the disaster that is Promising Young Woman, why the unspoken moral codes of Hollywood are ruining our lives, and tell British people to Do Better. Full episode on our Patreon.
This week we are graced by the presence of the iconic and infamous Caroline Calloway who talks to us about Taylor Swift, her own Reputation era, and what it truly means to be an It Girl. Also we set our assistants up on a date!! Can you believe?? Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!!
This week, Marth & Kait continue to discuss the true artistry of M.I.A., what's wrong with celebs these days, and why we hate the NFL and love the IRA!
This week, Marth & Kait discuss the true artistry of M.I.A., why Lynn Hirschberg needs to get a life, Imperialism, and what's wrong with everyone, especially the Brits!
The wait is over, cuties! We're back with sweet angel Miles to answer all of your burning questions, absolutely roast all your favorite it girls and not it girls, and give you incredible advice. xoxo Hear the full last question on our Patreon!
This week, the gorgessica Miles McMillan returns to the pod to answer your burning questions about "fashion". We talk about D*et Pr*da, Ell* Emh*ff, Miles rescuing It Girls in elevators, why K8 hates Hedi Slimane, and try our absolute hardest to figure out what Jenna Lyons new business is! Dying to hear the full, un-bleeped episode? It's on our Patreon!!
This week fellow Podcaster and Tik Tok teen Laura Jacoves joins us to talk about the visionary genius of the beloved late artist SOPHIE, transness, ~~cancel culture~~, and utopian futures!!
In Part 2 of our Eartha Kitt episode with the fabulous Jessica Sula, we talk more about the iconic Eartha Kitt and everybody cries!
Kait, Marth and Jess take a detour in the middle of recording their Eartha Kitt episode to discuss why we love Sonja Morgan, the carceral state, and the fight between Candiace Dillard and Monique Samuels on RHOP! Full episode on our Patreon.
This week, Marth and Kait are joined by best-friend-of-the-pod and MacGyver Genius Grant recipient Jessica Sula! In Part 1, we talk about the iconic Eartha Kitt, the politics of genius grants, and the revolving door between TMZ and the CIA.
This is part two of a story about a girl named Lucky! Kait and Martha talk to Kevin Wu of Free Britney LA about the Free Britney movement, the truth about Britney's conservatorship, and what's really going on with her Instagram posts.
This is a story about a girl named Lucky! In part 1 of our Britney Spears series we talk about Kait’s lifelong obsession with Brit, the tragique state of pop stars today, and why we punish It Girls who suffer under capitalism.
We're back! That's right, Martha and Kait watched Wonder Woman 1984 so you don't have to! We talk Biden's cabinet picks, the Marvel-CIA revolving door and, as always, 9/11. Full episode on our Patreon.
This week, comedian and writer Steven Phillips-Horst graces us with his presence for a Socratic seminar about the theory behind It Girl Theory. We discuss HRH collection, Julia Fox, and how to Be Your Own Gatekeeper. ***Disclaimer: Please keep in mind this episode was recorded before FKA Twigs went public with abuse allegations against Shia LeBeouf, which is why we don't address them! Though, spoiler alert, we do drag him for being a centrist and a "performance artist" and we remain firm in our belief that he is not an It Girl. Thanks
This week, we talk to writer Ida Luka Holmegaard about the baffling allure of Timothée Chalamet and his harness bib, the Young Male Poet as the It Girl counterpart, and how much Andre Agassi hates tennis!
For the third installment of our Cory Kennedy series, we sat down with Ruby in Martha's backyard for a gorgeous discussion about our haunted, theatrical childhoods, the infinite wisdom of Marianne Williamson and how Cory Kennedy was the prototype for literally everything.
In part two, Kait, Marth & Ruby continue to recall the endless memories, associations and theories associated with the internets' first It Girl: Cory Kennedy. Listen to the full episode here.
Just in time for all you b*tches talking about The Crown, here's a very special throwback ep that we recorded in February- were we ever so young? That's right, we're talking all things Princess Diana with a special phone-in guest appearance from royal consultant Nicolas Viollet. Enjoy! Listen now on our Patreon!
This week, Kait and Marth are joined by actress, comedian, and Cory Kennedy scholar Ruby McCollister. We discuss the coming of age of Cory Kennedy, the role of the teen girl in the mid-2000s party wasteland, and how The Cobrasnake ushered in the surveillance state!
Happy Halloween to our girls and ghouls and gays! This week, Kait and Marth are celebrating the thinning of the veil with friend of the pod Jamie Coster. On part two of our very special Halloween ep, we discuss It Girl serial killers, chaos magick and everyone's favorite film: Jennifer's Body!!
Happy Halloween to our girls and ghouls and gays! This week, Kait and Marth are celebrating the thinning of the veil with friend of the pod Jamie Coster. In part one of our very special Halloween ep, we discuss It Girl murderers, occult shit and bumbling Italian detectives. Check back for part 2 on Oct. 31st!!!!
This week, our star guests Miles McMillan and Mark Indelicato return for an in-depth discussion about the Real Housewives that is almost as long as Carole's New York City marathon! We talk about our Housewives fantasy leagues, rank everyone's taglines and unpack every dramatic dinner party moment, from "life is not a cabaret, Luann!" to Aviva's leg and more. To listen, subscribe at our Patreon.
To hear the full episode, subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/itgirltheory. In this archived episode, the girls talk about Anna Nicole Smith, super Tuesday (TBT!), and how Caroline Calloway gets her Adderall.
This week, Martha and Kait talk about the elusive and polarizing Gwyneth Paltrow with their personal lifestyle guru, model and actor Miles McMillan! They discuss the various Goop knockoff brands (sad!), try to grasp the plot of Shallow Hal, and hear about Miles' life changing plane ride with Gwyneth.
This week, Martha and Kait are joined by actor and pop culture historian Mark Indelicato! They talk about Paris Hilton's new documentary This is Paris, how The Simple Life predicted the Tr*mp presidency, and make a case for adding "performative personality disorder" to the DSM-5.
Welcome back!! After a long hiatus, Marth and Kait are back to talk about Kait's all-time favorite show Pretty Wild, discuss Sofia Coppola's utter incompetence, and absolutely drag lying Nancy Jo Sales through the mud.
On this week's very special straight boy edition of the pod, Kait and Martha are joined by Ex of the Pod and basketball expert Emmett O’Regan! We talk about the undeniable and misunderstood genius of Dennis Rodman, why Keanu Reaves is not an it girl, and force Emmett to hear his own birth chart.