Episodes

  • JOEL MCHALE— on how 'The Soup’ led to ‘Community’ and career anxiety

    JOEL MCHALE— on how 'The Soup’ led to ‘Community’ and career anxiety
    Mar 11 2025
    ‘Community’ star Joel McHale joins the show. Over sweet shrimp and octopus nigiri, Joel tells me about being besties with Lisa Vanderpump, trolling reporters on the set of ‘Community,’ and the lies he told to get a spot on ‘Will & Grace.’ This episode was recorded at Leona’s in Studio City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • TROIAN BELLISARIO — on dating Patrick J. Adams long distance while on hit shows and having her second child in a parking garage

    TROIAN BELLISARIO — on dating Patrick J. Adams long distance while on hit shows and having her second child in a parking garage
    Mar 4 2025
    ‘On Call’ star Troian Bellisario joins the show. Over a le club sandwich and quiche, Troian tells me about growing up with a dad that was an ‘80s TV icon, playing a teenager on ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ and her second child’s birth story. This episode was recorded at Loupiotte Kitchen in Los Feliz, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • CHELSEA HANDLER — on meeting a President while high and being scolded by Jane Fonda

    CHELSEA HANDLER — on meeting a President while high and being scolded by Jane Fonda
    Feb 25 2025
    Comedian, author and TV host Chelsea Handler joins the show. Over a soft Parisian omelet, Chelsea tells me about some of the anecdotes from her latest book I’ll Have What She’s Having, such as getting in trouble for her behavior at Jane Fonda’s birthday, meeting George W. Bush while stoned, and taking parenting classes as a childfree person. This episode was recorded at The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • GIA COPPOLA — on making ‘The Last Showgirl’ and on the inspiration she pulls from her filmmaking family

    GIA COPPOLA — on making ‘The Last Showgirl’ and on the inspiration she pulls from her filmmaking family
    Feb 18 2025
    'The Last Showgirl’ director Gia Coppola joins the show. Over pesto sorrel bowls and ricotta toast, Gia tells me about the wisdom she’s gleaned from her grandfather Francis Ford Coppola, the impact of ‘Jaws’ on her, and her love of Las Vegas. This episode was recorded at Sqirl in East Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • MICHAEL URIE — on the unexpected longevity of his ‘Ugly Betty’ character and being Harrison Ford’s costar on ‘Shrinking’

    MICHAEL URIE — on the unexpected longevity of his ‘Ugly Betty’ character and being Harrison Ford’s costar on ‘Shrinking’
    Feb 11 2025
    'Shrinking’ star Michael Urie joins the show. Over Peruvian sea scallops and short rib barbacoa, Michael tells me how Vanessa Williams advocated for him on ‘Ugly Betty,’ why he made so little money during its early episodes, and his initial fear of iconic TV director Jimmy Burrows. This episode was recorded at Corteza at Sendero at the Ritz Carlton in Downtown Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • ILANA GLAZER — on their Hulu special 'Human Magic' and cruising for future husbands at Washington Square Park

    ILANA GLAZER — on their Hulu special 'Human Magic' and cruising for future husbands at Washington Square Park
    Feb 3 2025
    Actor and comedian Ilana Glazer joins the show. Over celebrity chicken and crab leg curry, Ilana tells me about their motherhood inspired Hulu standup special 'Human Magic,' their iconic meet-cute with their now husband, and hilarious conversations they've had with their doctor. This episode was recorded at Jitlada in East Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • NATHAN LANE — on doing R-rated ‘Golden Girls’ in new Hulu show and being a Broadway icon

    NATHAN LANE — on doing R-rated ‘Golden Girls’ in new Hulu show and being a Broadway icon
    Jan 28 2025
    Tony-award winning actor Nathan Lane joins the show. Over spicy yellowtail sashimi and coconut prawns, Nathan tells me about his new sitcom ‘Midcentury Modern,’ how he almost didn’t do ‘The Birdcage’ and the iconic audition that led to him being Timon in ‘The Lion King.’ This episode was recorded at Crustacean in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • JUNE SQUIBB — on doing stunts in ‘Thelma’ and manifesting a romcom with Robert De Niro

    JUNE SQUIBB — on doing stunts in ‘Thelma’ and manifesting a romcom with Robert De Niro
    Jan 21 2025
    ‘Thelma’ star June Squibb joins the show. Over grilled cheese, June tells me about exotic dancing for her audition for ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway, getting her first Oscar nomination in her eighties for ‘Nebraska,’ and how Beanie Feldstein helped her get her first leading role. This episode was recorded at Zinc Cafe & Bar in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins