Name Drop: The Really Good Celebrity Stories I Usually Only Tell at Happy Hour

Written by Ross Mathews

Narrated by Ross Mathews

From Ross Mathews, the nationally bestselling author of Man Up!, judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and alum of Chelsea Lately, comes “a delightful mix of sweet and sour celebrity experiences” (Shelf Awareness) in this hilarious and irreverent collection of essays.

Pretend it’s happy hour and you and I are sitting at the bar. I look amazing and, I agree with you, much thinner in person. You look good, too. Maybe it’s the candlelight, maybe it’s the booze. Either way, let’s just go with it. Keep this all between you and me, and do me a favor? Don’t judge me if I name drop just a little.

Television personality Ross Mathews likes telling stories. He was always outrageous and hilariously honest, even when the biggest celebrity he knew was his favorite lunch lady in the school cafeteria. Now that he has Hollywood experience—from interning behind the scenes at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to judging RuPaul’s Drag Race—he has a lot to talk about.

In Name Drop, Ross dishes about being an unlikely insider in the alternate reality that is showbiz, like that time he was invited by Barbara Walters to host The View—only to learn his hero did not suffer fools; his Christmas with the Kardashians, which should be its own holiday special; and his news-making talk with Omarosa on Celebrity Big Brother, which, as it turns out, was just the tip of the iceberg. Holding nothing back, Ross shares the most treasured and surprising moments in his celebrity-filled career, and proves that while exposure may have made him a little bit famous, he is still as much a fanboy as ever.

Filled with “charmingly told” (Booklist) tales ranging from the horrifying to the hilarious—and with just the right “Rossipes” and cocktails to go along with them—Name Drop is every pop culture lover’s dream come true.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Feb 4, 2020
• ISBN: 9781797101460

Ross Mathews

Ross Mathews is one of the most in-demand television personalities and pop culture experts in entertainment today. He is a judge on the Emmy Award–winning show RuPaul’s Drag Race, the bestselling author of Man Up!: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence, and the host of the weekly pop culture podcast Straight Talk with Ross Mathews. He lives in Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

Reviews for Name Drop

[Shirley Hua · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Super funny and some cool recipes. Who doesn’t love Ross Matthews. I love him as a judge on Rupaul’s Drag Race. Very good story telling, he seems genuine, honest and super fun. A light read, and extremely entertaining! :)

And.. if you like puns (which I do), this book is full of them!

[Reginald Woods · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved the dishy stories and the effortless way Ross delivered them! His positivity and joy is infectious. He makes you want to listen and I am excited about trying a few of his rossipes!!!

[debjoy81 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fun! Definitely enjoyed every minute! He’s so funny and cute

[jesse · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Ross is warm and funny and guaranteed to make you smile. Kish kish

[DeShawn Reed · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Ross had great stories, and he tells them with such excitement. This book was so fun to listen to and I can’t wait to try the recipes.

[carol thomas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very entertaining story telling by a witty, self deprecating and very engaging narrator/author. His recipes are great too!

[Sara Cockerham · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love Ross so much! I was thrilled when I saw he had a book! I laughed and cried and now love him even more than before ?

[Hessah · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Funny, honest with raw memorable moments aided by Rose nonchalant comical demeanor. An easy read that is needed during Covid-19