Tracy E. Gilchrist, the journalist behind the infamous "holding space" interview with "Wicked" stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande last year, has launched a new weekly podcast called "Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist." The show premieres this week, featuring a conversation with Frankie Grande.
The podcast marks a year since a clip of the viral interview went viral on social media platforms, where Gilchrist was seen holding Erivo's fingernail during their conversation about the hit musical's themes and Erivo's experiences playing the lead role. In an interview, Erivo said she didn't know that her performance had resonated with fans so deeply.
Gilchrist has taken this momentum to create a new platform for meaningful conversations and storytelling. With each episode of "Holding Space," listeners will have the opportunity to hear from guests on a range of topics, from entertainment news to personal stories of resilience.
The first episode features Frankie Grande, Ariana's brother, but future episodes are expected to feature other notable guests as well. Bruno Alcantara, a pit crew member on "RuPaul's Drag Race," is set to join Gilchrist on the show's second episode in December, where they will discuss the upcoming Season 18 of the reality TV series.
Gilchrist expressed her excitement about launching this new podcast, stating that there is a growing demand for conversations that value substance and joy over sensationalism.
The podcast marks a year since a clip of the viral interview went viral on social media platforms, where Gilchrist was seen holding Erivo's fingernail during their conversation about the hit musical's themes and Erivo's experiences playing the lead role. In an interview, Erivo said she didn't know that her performance had resonated with fans so deeply.
Gilchrist has taken this momentum to create a new platform for meaningful conversations and storytelling. With each episode of "Holding Space," listeners will have the opportunity to hear from guests on a range of topics, from entertainment news to personal stories of resilience.
The first episode features Frankie Grande, Ariana's brother, but future episodes are expected to feature other notable guests as well. Bruno Alcantara, a pit crew member on "RuPaul's Drag Race," is set to join Gilchrist on the show's second episode in December, where they will discuss the upcoming Season 18 of the reality TV series.
Gilchrist expressed her excitement about launching this new podcast, stating that there is a growing demand for conversations that value substance and joy over sensationalism.
... still, gotta give credit where credit's due - girl's got spunk! Holding space literally or figuratively has some real power behind it 
I'm intrigued about the conversations on this show tho... not just celebrity gossip, but actual stories of resilience? That's what I need more of in my feed 
it feels like the right time, you know? We're still reeling from those "Wicked" vibes from last year but now she's got a whole platform to dive deeper into meaningful conversations 
. Frankie Grande is a sick guest for her first ep btw I wonder what she'll talk about with Gilchrist... will it be just entertainment news or something more personal? I'm hyped to tune in and find out 
I've been listening to all sorts of interviews online lately and it's been kinda meh - either super shallow or just a bunch of info dump 
anyway this sounds like a breath of fresh air, love that the host is focusing on meaningful conversations and storytelling 
can't wait to hear what Frankie Grande brings to the table! 
I'm so down for Tracy E Gilchrist's new podcast "Holding Space" 
. I loved how she just held space for those girls and let them share their thoughts without any editing or spin 
. It's like we need more of that in our pop culture conversation 
. Can't wait to hear what Frankie Grande has to say on the first episode! 
! After seeing that viral clip of "Wicked" stars back in 2024, I was like... what's going on with these celebrities? But then I saw her interviewing style and how passionate she is about real conversations 
. Tracy E. Gilchrist was always known for doing her own thing and having real talks with celebs, but now she's taking it to the next level with a weekly show 
. The fact that she's trying to bring substance over sensationalism is something we can all get behind 
. Can't wait to hear more about Season 18 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" and other topics on the show! 
So now we got a podcaster who's literally holding space on air 
! But seriously, it sounds like Tracy E. Gilchrist is onto something good with her new show. Who wouldn't want to listen to meaningful conversations and stories all in one place? 
. But seriously, I'm intrigued by Tracy E Gilchrist's idea to create a show that focuses on meaningful conversations and storytelling. It's refreshing to see someone try to bring some substance to the table after all the clickbait nonsense out there. And Frankie Grande as the first guest is a decent choice - he seems like a fun and charismatic guy. Fingers crossed this podcast will be more than just a bunch of shallow celebrity chit-chat 
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. holding space was pretty viral last year and now tracy's trying to ride that wave, but will it be more than just a clip from the internet? 
So I'm loving that Tracy E Gilchrist is using her platform to create something more meaningful than just clickbait interviews 
But this podcast sounds like a breath of fresh air 
, especially with guests sharing personal stories and resilience 
. I'm all for meaningful conversations and storytelling, but let's be real, this podcast is just going to be a bunch of people talking about themselves. Can't they talk about something more interesting? Like, what's really happening in the world beyond the latest celebrity drama? 
it's like she took the energy from last year's viral interview with cynthia erivo & ariana grande and turned it into something even more amazing! 
& who else is excited for the season 18 of RPDR discussion ep w brunol 
gotta support more meaningful convo & storytelling on the web 
it's all about creating space for meaningful conversations and storytelling, which is just what we need more of in today's world... can't wait to dive in and listen!