House of Maher

Welcome worldclass comedian Chelsea Handler to the family! Our fourth Maher sister today has been unapologetically herself since she was ten years old selling hard lemonade at the neighborhood stand. She’s a legendary comedian, selling out venues all over the country, and the trailblazing force behind the late-night hit Chelsea Lately, where she was the only woman host in late night for seven straight years. She’s also a SEVEN-TIME NYT-bestselling author, with SIX topping the charts at #1. 

Whether she’s doing sold-out shows in Vegas, dominating the charts with a Netflix special, or skiing in a bikin...

Welcome to the family, Alex and Maia Shibutani! Our fourth and fifth Maher siblings are absolute legends who have earned two Olympic medals, three World Championship medals, and a spot in the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame- and that’s not all. After a seven year break where they became best-selling authors, they’ve laced up their skates again for one of the most anticipated comebacks in the sport. They are the first ice dancers of Asian descent to medal at the Olympics, and the first sibling duo from the U.S. to do it.

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Welcome the formidable, the brilliant, the unapologetic Drew and Deison Afualo! Our fourth and fifth Maher sisters today are reigning queens of roasting and lesbian romances. First up: One of our sisters you may know as the woman who built a throne on the rubble of misogyny, armed with an unmistakable laugh and a take-no-prisoners attitude. She’s a TIME100 Creator, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and the first Samoan woman to become a New York Times bestselling author with her book, Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve. 

Her sister Deison and partner-in-crime is the coh...

It would be crazy to do an episode about romance without an ACTUAL #1 NYT Bestselling romance author: Our fourth Maher sister today is a certified Renaissance woman who is as skilled with a frosting tip as she is with a Friends-to-Lovers trope. She owns three bakeries, and her books have sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. She has a knack for writing stories that make you laugh right before they make you cry. Her latest, Say You'll Remember Me, shot straight to #1, and she’s here to talk about writing romance that feels as real and satisfying as the perfect cu...

Tune in for a shocking reveal about Alan Bersten & Emma Slater's hard launch. It's true, some of our FAVORITE people are in the house today: They stop by to talk about their DWTS finale prep, their holiday traditions, Alan's alien look, and how Emma feels about possessive fans. It's a warm and fuzzy holiday treat, so come on in!

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We're doing the same thing you're doing this week, fam: Watching Twilight in our sweatpants. #comfortwatch Join us as we get into what we do on Thanksgiving before we walk down memory lane and celebrate the recent theatrical re-release of Twilight and debate whether Edward Cullen is still hot or just creepy (We love you, Robert Pattinson, and we love your Lie Detector test with Jennifer Lawrence). Plus, we get into watching Lord of the Rings for the first time EVER and whether or not those lil' hobbits are into each other or just friends. And it wouldn't be...

Our fourth Maher sister today is a creator, author, and certified best friend to more than 11 million people on the internet. She’s the mastermind behind one of the most legendary viral stories of all time - yes, the one with 100 tacos - and chose to build a thoughtful, intentional creative practice out of it.

She hosts the smash-hit podcast Funny Cuz It’s True and is now a New York Times bestselling author with her debut book, That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You. She’s a powerhouse of vulnerability and humor. Fresh off...

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Our fourth Maher sister today is a cultural force who didn’t just break the mold: she shattered it. She was the first size 16 model to land the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, she kicked down the door at Vogue, and she starred on Broadway as Roxie. She’s an author, an entrepreneur, a TV host, and as of this month, the creative force behind a game-changing new collection at JCPenney. She’s a supermodel, a super-mom, and proof that confidence is the...

This week, we take you behind the scenes of the day Olivia has been training for every day for months, rain or shine, whether in London or LA: The New York City Marathon. It was her first marathon, but in classic Eldest Daughter fashion, she crushed it. We talk about the thrilling start (with cannon fire!), battling demons, and butt chafing. Is it possible to do a marathon and not make it your whole personality? We also get into whether having a boyfriend is cringe now, our Halloween costumes, and the weirdest thing about attending Heidi Klum's Halloween party.<...

Our fourth Maher sister today is Jordan Chiles, and she's a certified history-maker. She’s a two-time Olympian who helped bring home gold for Team USA in Paris, plus she has so many NCAA titles and perfect 10s at UCLA we’ve lost count. She’s currently trading the balance beam for the ballroom on our beloved Dancing with the Stars, but she also a New York Times bestselling author, a TIME 2025 Woman of the Year, and a baddie breaking down barriers in mental health and body peace.

We dive deep into the sacrifices she's made to be an...

BUCKLE UP, BABY: WE'RE BACK, AND WE BROUGHT BRITTANY BROSKI WITH US. Joining the Maher sisterhood today is the Supreme Leader of Broski Nation: She rules with an iron fist, razor-sharp wit, and a deep knowledge of Wattpad! We dive into everything from Benson Boone to the British Empire, English festivals to sapphic vampire novels, and getting permanently banned from Uber. We also play several rounds of a playground classic with a twist: You won't want to miss High Stakes Rock Paper Scissors.

Brittany Broski has built a full-blown media empire between the chart-topping...

Today is the day to subscribe to our YouTube channel: After this week's amazing episode, we're heading to the World Cup in England and we're taking you with us — You won't find us on Apple or Spotify for the next few weeks, so be sure to follow along on YouTube in the meantime!

Sisters, we have the one and only women's education activist and Nobel peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai on the show this week, and we want you to meet the woman behind the story you know. Malala is one of three siblings (guess who's the mo...

Y'all, our sister has finally gotten her first ESPY - AND the first ESPY ever awarded to a rugby player. WE'LL SAY IT AGAIN: THE FIRST ESPY EVER AWARDED TO A RUGBY PLAYER! Ilona talks about how it felt to finally get the Best Breakthrough Athlete award, the difference between grateful and graceful, and feeling amazing in her sexy dress. This week, we're also debating whether labubus are trash or treasure, told-you-so'ing about vaping, and filling you in on the TEA about Ali Hazelwood's latest The Love Hypothesis and its adaptation's stars, Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman. #reylo

If you're looking for some inspiration today, this one's for you. Jessica Campbell made history as the first woman coach behind an NHL bench, and today, she's opening up about what it really took to get there. Ilona Maher talks to Jessica about vulnerable leadership, why Jessica chose to become a men's coach, and wearing makeup as an athlete. From the early days on the ice to coaching in the big leagues, Jessica shares what it was like "growing up with skates on" and making her hero her mentor. Ilona, Olivia, and Adrianna get into the usual sister chaos...

Listen, we all appreciate having our chair pulled out for us or a door held, but some of you are out here performing your kinks in public: We need to talk about Princess Treatment. There's a FINE LINE between respectful behavior and being so formal it's weird. We also dive into the pros and cons of period tracking, and Ilona has strong words about when to lift heavy. In personal news, Dre has her own episode of Love Island goes terribly awry. For our booktok babes, ACOTAR 6 is CONFIRMED! We yap about all this and more on this week's...

If you need a minute to breathe or just a breath of fresh air, press play. We're covering so much this week, and we're joined by the inspiring public speaker and mental health advocate Victoria Garrick Browne. We dive into perfectionism, body peace, and the one trick Victoria swears by for navigating disagreements in a healthier way. We also dive into how Victoria came to run her own non-profit, The Hidden Opponent - and her advice on how you can, too!

Find Victoria on TikTok and Instagram @victoriagarrickbrowne

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Ilona's been nominated for an Espy! Vote here: https://shorturl.at/J9Kek We chat about a little bit of everything and nothing this week, starting with the WNBA's wild salary caps (and player negotiations), to one of Olivia's wilder Uber rides, and Ilona's new docuseries from Hello Sunshine. Olivia compiled tons of footage from her own personal archive, and details how some things never change. Dre catches us up on some new KATSEYE songs and a bit of tea from one of their producers. All this and more on this week's episode of House of Maher!

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Listen, we're not trying to yuck your yum — But some of the citizens of Earth are out here getting ghosted by men who don't even exist! This week, Ilona, Olivia, and Adrianna Maher are debating the use of AI in everything from essays & greeting cards to full-on artificial relationships. Also... who picks up the check when your man isn't real? The girls dive into the discourse surrounding Sabrina Carpenter's controversial album art, and discuss all things Love Island, from Huda's viral "I'm a mommy" confession to the consequences of bullying contestants. Finally, the girls reveal what it's really like to...

This week, the sisters are Not Gonna Lie... fourth Maher sister Kylie Kelce joins the pod! She talks tall girl dating advice (and hints at a romantic match she may have for Ilona👀), reveals what she's most excited about in the growing world of women’s sports, and shares why raising daughters seems much better than raising Jason and Travis. Plus, Ilona’s inner athlete starts to show as she gets strategic when ranking her favorite romcoms with Olivia, Adrianna, and Kylie.

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The Maher sisters are back in the Big Apple and they’re sharing their New York City recommendations just for you. And don't worry, if you’re not in the city, Ilona has some cowboy romance book recs for you to enjoy no matter where you live. Plus, the girls weigh in with their hot takes on the ‘recession bush’ discussion online, friendship breakups, and how many besties you're allowed to have.

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Fresh off The Today Show stage, the sisters are back together in New York City. This week, Ilona dives into the unexpectedly iconic combo of strip clubs and chicken tenders, Olivia and Adrianna give Ilona a Swiftie master class, and all three Mahers dish on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show (hint: every year we’re only getting hotter).

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We're on the go this week, and you're coming with us! We flew to Bermuda for Ilona's second Swimsuit Edition shoot with Sports Illustrated. We watched Ilona completely lock in as a model, and tried our hardest to learn how to actually relax on an unexpected day off. We also dive into our Summer Bucket Lists, and give you our take on a true Vermont Summer.

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If you've been dying to host a great dinner party, hit play NOW. We're joined by YouTube ROYALTY this week, sisters: Mamrie Hart sits down with us to talk about how to host the ultimate dinner party, going in on a house with her sister-from-another-mister, Grace Helbig, and how she got her start as a YouTuber. Plus, Ilona reveals a new project she's been working on and Olivia has a bone to pick with restaurants serving batched cocktails.

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We’re over the phrase “Overnight Success”. Can we put it to bed? Ilona Maher talks about some of the unexpected realities of fame - from receiving a handwritten letter to being TAGGED BY HER BIKINI WAXER, as well as imposter syndrome, and what’s happening in Ilona’s DMs. The Maher sisters also dive into their height requirements for dating, the tyranny of skinny jeans, visiting the Met, and pining in their diary. Finally, a Sisters Settle It creates a squabble all its own!

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This week, you're gonna learn some things about us that may surprise you — like why Ilona wears lipstick on the field, who Dre looks for on the Met Gala carpet every year, and the time Olivia just locked in and did a beauty pageant side quest. In our Touch Grass moments of the week, we discuss the increasingly sinister prices of mocktails and do some detective work when a rather important piece of Olivia's car goes missing. Stay tuned to the end for a lively Sisters Settle It discussion about respecting common areas.

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IT'S DRE'S 26TH BIRTHDAY TOMORROW! This week, join us at the House of Dre — She calls the shots and Ilona eats the donuts. We reflect on each of our 26th birthdays and how we're settling into ourselves more each year, and mellowing out the existential dread of our early twenties. Dre recalls how she climbed a dizzying social ladder at an indoor waterpark, and considers whether being a little weird is actually a good thing. We also each make a selection for Dre's Book Club! Tune in for the latest from the frontlines of BookTok, from werewolves to bear sh...

Booktok, this one's for you. We catch up on Hong Kong sevens and Olivia's Girl Dinner event before diving into a feast: Blind ranking 10 classic romance tropes (with examples!). We weigh in on Fake Dating, Slow Burn, Enemies to Lovers, and more. Whether you're an advanced romance reader looking for recs on what to devour next, or just curious about life on the flirty side, you're in the right place. Goodreads is trembling with anticipation as we write this. Get behind us, Fourth Wing!

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This week, we're back with our very first guest: None other than Ilona's Dancing With The Stars partner Alan Bersten! Ilona and Alan recall their first meeting and first impressions of one another, we discuss showing up for Ilona, our favorite dances, and knowing when she was freaking out internally. Ilona talks about lifting and being lifted, and Alan reveals his own struggles with body image.

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Baby Guinnesses. Dancing in parking lots. Negroni Sbagliatos (yes, with prosecco in it)... Last night was a movie and today is our debrief. We blew off a little steam in England. We detail our nights out, crazy tasting menus, properly spacing out a dinner order, Spotify Wrapped, going to concerts alone, and Ilona's dream Coachella situation.

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We're back at it! This week, we're talking about crossroads in our lives: For Olivia, going from the Hollywood strikes to creating Girl Dinner; for Ilona, going from the Olympics to Dancing With the Stars, and for Dre, reflecting on her transition from college to the workforce while arriving at a brand new crossroads. We also get into writing professional emails (Ilona does not) and the art of gift-giving. Finally, we get a special message from the honorary 4th Maher sister!

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You’re officially in the weekly group chat. Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher is joined by her sisters, “Girl Dinner” creator Olivia Maher and human rights advocate Adrianna “Dre Baby” Maher. Get to know the sisters up close and personal as they talk about attending a tiny Catholic school (where their mom taught sex ed), getting curves, and the surprising story of Ilona's sexual debut.

New episodes of House of Maher release every Tuesday! Want to watch?

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The family group chat is popping off and you're in it, sister. Hosted by Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher, "Girl Dinner" creator Olivia Maher, and human rights advocate Adrianna "Dre Baby" Maher, the sisters tackle everything from getting curves to going viral. Whether you need a soft place to land or a minute to touch grass, there's no place like the House of Maher.

Sick of having your favorite sweater stolen? Let the Sisters Settle It! Send in your squabbles to @HouseofMaher on Instagram. Watch at Youtube.com/@HouseofMaher and, of course, follow along...