Oprah’s “No Contact” Roundtable, 'Golden Child' vs. 'Scapegoat,’ and a Path for Reconciliation

The holidays can feel more like a chore for some when strained relations and old behavioral patterns emerge during family gatherings. In this special episode of The Nerve, Maureen Callahan is joined by Psychology Professor Sam Vaknin to discuss how a growing number of people are applying extreme measures to these difficult family dynamics and why in many cases, it is not a solution. They explore the toxic trend of going "no contact," a concept that is being normalized through social media and is bolstered by narcissism. Then Maureen and Sam do a deep dive into the role of the "golden child" and the "scapegoat," differentiating between the two, identifying the origins of each, how they can shift and become interchangeable and how these roles affect sibling relationships.Professor Sam Vaknin - https://www.youtube.com/samvakninCovePure: Give the perfect holiday gifts with CovePure and get $250 off at https://CovePure.com/NERVE Oxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/nerve/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code NERVE. Pique: Find calm and radiant health this holiday with Pique’s Sun Goddess Matcha—science-backed wellness for energy, immunity, and glowing skin, plus 20% off for life at https://Piquelife.com/THENERVE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maureen Callahan goes off on Jason Bateman's Esquire interview that fully displays his true colors as a complete douchebag (his words). She points to how he arrogantly refuses to answer a simple question, unapologetically states that he doesn't talk to or see his sister Justine very often, and struggles to explain the difference between love and sex. Then Maureen exposes past incidents where Jason bullies a former child actor, throws his friend under the bus to a police officer, and inappropriately gushes over Jen Aniston. Maureen also takes apart Timothée Chalamet's latest public display of stupidity and shares the details on why Steven Spielberg refuses to work with Ben Affleck. Later in the show, Maureen is joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim McKay for a hate-watch session of "The Beast In Me," including a full breakdown of Claire Danes' over used cry face.Pique: Find calm and radiant health this holiday with Pique’s Sun Goddess Matcha—science-backed wellness for energy, immunity, and glowing skin, plus 20% off for life at https://Piquelife.com/THENERVEAware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% off your first order.120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NERVE to save 15% Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Nerve at Night, Maureen is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to discuss how Meghan Markle's complete indifference toward her father is going to negatively impact her career, how untrustworthy she is, and what she might do to salvage her reputation in the future. They also question the ripple effect of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit drama after Paramount's recent cancellation of Ryan Reynolds' film projects. Then Maureen goes off on a new lineup of tone-deaf celebrities who are in Saudi Arabia for The Red Sea International Film Festival and scoffs at SJP as this year's Booker Award judge. Maureen is later joined by Harvard University Professor Avi Loeb to explore the newly discovered comet 3I/Atlas, its trajectory, and the idea of other lifeforms in the solar system. Avi Loeb - https://avi-loeb.medium.com/Rob Shuter - https://robshuter.substack.com/Olive: 100 percent independent. Credible. Transparent. Scan. Swap. Exhale. Download Olive now in the App Store & get an exclusive 7-day free trial. Oxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/nerve/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code NERVE. Angel Studios: Uncover the truth behind COVID-19 in Thank You, Dr. Fauci—stream now and join the Angel Guild at https://Angel.com/MAUREEN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maureen Callahan kicks off the show with Kinsey Schofield, host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," to eviscerate Meghan Markle for promoting her Netflix holiday special and for posting Prince Harry's Colbert appearance all over social media, while her father lay in an ICU with his leg amputated. Maureen also takes issue with Goldie Hawn's bizarre body language toward her son on a recent red carpet appearance and the list of Golden Globe nominees that no one has heard of. Later in the show, Maureen slams Jack Schlossberg's pathetic congressional campaign, especially his inability to answer basic questions or to retain a campaign manager longer than three weeks.Kinsey Schofield - https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfilteredMasa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MAUREEN and using code Maureen.Firecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code THENERVE at checkout for a special discount!120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NERVE to save 15% Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maureen Callahan delivers a massive takedown of a long list of repeat offenders, kicking off with Mel Robbins' inability to defend her "Let Them" nonsense during an interview on "Real Time" with Bill Maher. Then she unleashes on Oprah's recent roundtable on family estrangement, showcasing individuals who have gone the way of "not contact " with their families and her decision to post the discussion online right before the long Thanksgiving weekend. After that, Maureen has a full celebrity lightning round on Harry's social media post with Stephen Colbert acting like a TikTok tween, Gayle King exposing her uncertainty about CBS, Jennifer Aniston's inability to hold a door for her beau, and Michelle Obama's embarrassing explanation for being "cool."Later, Maureen goes off on Amy Schumer's body image hypocrisy and her questionable reason for her massive weight loss.Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code MAUREEN at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/MAUREENVandy Crisps: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MAUREEN and using code MAUREEN.CovePure: Looking for a holiday gift that’s thoughtful and actually useful? CovePure delivers instant hot, cold, or warm purified water—and right now, you can get $250 off at https://CovePure.com/NERVE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's edition of the Nerve At Night, Maureen Callahan is joined by MTV co-founder Tom Freston for an inside look at how the network rewired the entire music industry and had a transformative effect on entertainment and politics. Freston walks Maureen through MTV's rock-and-roll golden era, his relationship with former Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone, and their legendary clash over Tom Cruise. Later in the show, Maureen welcomes journalist Elle Hunt to break down the science of “cool,” including the personality traits that separate those who are genuinely cool from the trying-too-hard celebs, and how some stars seemingly make being uncool their full-time job. Maureen then turns to Troublemaker mail, reading audience stories about an arrogant A-Rod encounter, Michelle Obama’s eyebrow-raising remarks about black women and swimming, Oprah’s sky-high ticket prices for her appearance in New Zealand, and more.Tom Freston - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Unplugged/Tom-Freston/9781668089798 Elle Hunt - www.ellehunt.netInstragram.com/elle_hunt120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NERVE to save 15%Oxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/nerve/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code NERVE.Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Nerve, we are taking a look back at the cultural offenders who have also managed to avoid jail time for their alleged past unlawful acts. From Ryan Reynolds allegedly burning down his own elementary school, to Jon Hamm reportedly torturing another student under the guise of fraternity hazing, to that time Alec Baldwin got away with shooting someone on a movie set, Maureen puts on her prosecutorial hat and delivers detailed evidence for each case and more. Firecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code THENERVE at checkout for a special discount!Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% off your first order.Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MAUREEN and using code Maureen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this LA edition of The Nerve at Night, Maureen Callahan partners with celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down all the latest drama unfolding in every corner of Meghan Markle's shrinking world, including why the Kardashians are backing off Meghan in the wake of Kris Jenner's party pic debacle. Maureen and Rob also examine the overly touchy dynamic between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on their' Wicked' press tour, Ariana's relationship status with Ethan Slater and the implications of Jeff Bezos sponsoring next year's Met Gala. Then Maureen switches gears to talk about the growing scandal surrounding RFK Jr.'s reported mistress Olivia Nuzzi in the days leading up to the release of her new memoir and how Maureen was injected into the story. Then she is joined by producer Marlaina to opine on the roster of dirty characters in this love/sex quadrangle and why Cheryl Hines keeps hanging in there. Rob Shuter - https://robshuter.substack.com/Honeylove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/NERVE ! #honeylovepod Jones Road Beauty: From November 18th - December 1st, get up to 20% Off at https://jonesroadbeauty.com for their first ever Black Friday Sale! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nerve is in LA where Maureen is joined in-studio by Kinsey Schofield, Host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," for a total takedown of cultural recidivist Meghan Markle as she struggles to perform the act of skipping while fake frolicking through a Christmas tree farm, her Harper's Bazaar spread where she feigns glamour and her overall inauthenticity. Next, Maureen delivers a celebrity roundup that reveals former President G.W. Bush is a Troublemaker at heart, how Tracee Ellis Ross is negatively impacting air travel hygiene, and why Walt Goggins needs to keep his pants on. Then Maureen closes with the curtain call on A-Rod's three-part docuseries and his chances of making it to the Hall of Fame.Kinsey Schofield: Kinsey Schofield - / @kinseyschofieldunfilteredOxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/nerve/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code NERVE.Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MAUREEN and using code MAUREEN.Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% off your first order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim MacKay for their final takedown of "The Morning Show" where Maureen doubles down on the bad writing, dangling plots, and Jennifer Aniston’s efforts to make her character believable. She also takes shots at Aniston's new beau Jim Curtis, exposing his creepy self-help videos and dollar store wisdom Maureen then moves on to SJP's lame attempt to prove she actually does read books during her commute to nowhere on a NYC subway. Later in the show, Maureen welcomes psychotherapist and author of the NYT bestseller "Are You Mad At Me?" Meg Josephson to discuss how best to navigate difficult family dynamics during the holidays.Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% off your first order.Firecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code THENERVE at checkout for a special discount!Vandy Crisps: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MAUREEN and using code MAUREEN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.