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Karina Longworth’s acclaimed podcast "You Must Remember This" will debut its 18th season, titled "The Bisexuals," in September, exploring the hidden histories of bisexual figures in Hollywood’s golden age. The announcement was made Wednesday by Longworth, who has built the series into a leading platform for reexamining forgotten or suppressed narratives from the film industry’s past.

The new season promises to delve into the lives and careers of actors, directors, and writers whose bisexuality was often erased, obscured, or sensationalized by the studio system and the press. Longworth has built a reputation for rigorous research and nuanced storytelling, and "The Bisexuals" aims to continue that tradition by focusing on individuals whose sexual identities complicated their public personas and professional trajectories.

Longworth described the season as a natural extension of her work. "For years, I’ve been telling stories about the secret lives of Hollywood, and again and again, I kept finding these figures who loved and desired people of multiple genders, but whose stories were either folded into a simple gay narrative or dismissed as rumour," she said in a statement. "I wanted to give that complexity its own space - to look at bisexuality not as a phase or a footnote, but as a genuine, lived experience that shaped some of the most fascinating careers in film history."

A History of Hidden Lives

"You Must Remember This" first launched in 2014 and quickly gained a dedicated audience for its deep dives into the dark corners of Hollywood lore. Past seasons have examined the Blacklist, the murder of actress Jean Harlow’s husband, the rise and fall of the Manson family’s Hollywood connections, and the controversial career of Walt Disney. The podcast’s signature style weaves archival audio, film clips, and Longworth’s own narrative voice into what feels like an investigative documentary series.

Longworth, a former film critic and author, has also published books including "The Complete Story of Film" and "She’s Got a Gun: The True Story of a Woman Who Killed in Hollywood." Her work often centers on gender, power, and sexuality in the entertainment industry. With "The Bisexuals," she turns that lens more directly on the fluidity of desire.

The season will feature episodes on specific performers and behind-the-scenes figures, though Longworth has not yet released the full lineup. Previous seasons have included episodes on stars like Marlon Brando, whose bisexuality was frequently discussed but rarely acknowledged in his prime, and the silent film era’s "It" girl Clara Bow, whose pansexual affairs were a source of both scandal and career leverage.

Context and Reaction

The announcement arrives at a moment when the entertainment industry is increasingly grappling with the erasure of bisexual identities in both historical and contemporary contexts. Bisexual characters and actors have often been underrepresented or misrepresented, and advocacy groups have pushed for more accurate portrayals and recognition. Longworth’s season fits into a broader cultural reassessment - one that seeks to recover the full, messy reality of human sexuality from the sanitized narratives of studio-era Hollywood.

Fans of the podcast have already begun speculating about which figures might be featured. Common guesses include the actor Montgomery Clift, whose bisexuality was an open secret in Hollywood but rarely discussed in his lifetime; the director Dorothy Arzner, one of the few openly lesbian women in the studio system, though her relationships with women and men complicate a simple label; and the singer and actress Eartha Kitt, whose pansexuality and refusal to be categorized made her a trailblazer.

Longworth, however, is known for surprising her audience. "I’m not just going to do the obvious names," she said. "There are people who were crucial to the industry, who worked in the shadows, and whose sexuality was a factor in how their work was received - or not received. I want to tell those stories too."

Release and Listening Details

"You Must Remember This" is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. The new season, "The Bisexuals," will begin releasing episodes in September 2026. No exact premiere date has been announced, but Longworth has promised a full season of eight episodes, with potential bonus content for subscribers.

The podcast has consistently drawn high praise from critics and listeners. The New Yorker has called it "one of the best film podcasts ever made," while The A.V. Club described Longworth as "the detective Hollywood never knew it needed." With its deep research and compelling storytelling, "The Bisexuals" seems poised to continue that legacy.

As Longworth herself put it: "The past is never really past. It’s just waiting for someone to ask the right questions."

Source: Variety