Episodios

  • Alfre Woodard — on aging with intention and trusting her own timing

    Alfre Woodard — on aging with intention and trusting her own timing
    Dec 16 2025
    ‘The Last Frontier’ star Alfre Woodard joins the show. Over oysters, we talk about her extraordinary career—from her early days in Tulsa to the groundbreaking roles that made her one of the most respected actors of her generation. Alfre reflects on working with icons like Robert Altman and Maya Angelou, the confidence she carried into Hollywood, and why she’s never once waited for permission to be herself. We also talk about ‘The Last Frontier,’ her gripping new Apple TV+ series and she shares how they shot epic scenes. This episode was recorded at Saltie Girl in West Hollywood, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 m
  • SIDE DISH: More with Josh Hutcherson

    SIDE DISH: More with Josh Hutcherson
    Dec 11 2025
    More of my interview with 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' star Josh Hutcherson. Josh gets into braving LA highways on his vespa while filming 'The Kids Are Alright', how he put life plans on hold for his role in HBO's 'I Love LA' and why directing is on his to do list. This episode was recorded at Night + Market Song in Silverlake, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 m
  • Josh Hutcherson — on cold calling agents at 8 and memories of Robin Williams

    Josh Hutcherson — on cold calling agents at 8 and memories of Robin Williams
    Dec 9 2025
    ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ star Josh Hutcherson joins the show. Over Thai iced teas and Pad Thai, Josh tells me about splitting his time between California and Spain, what he loves about living on the Eastside, and why the subtle trolling of the hipster LA enclave in the HBO Max series ‘I Love LA’ hits so close to home. We also bond over being senior dog dads, and he tells me how his acting career started by peeling open the Yellow Pages at age 8. Plus, he tells me how nabbing Peeta in ‘Hunger Games’ changed everything. This episode was recorded at Night + Market Song in Silver Lake, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 m
  • SIDE DISH: More from Justice Smith

    SIDE DISH: More from Justice Smith
    Dec 4 2025
    More of my interview with 'Now You See Me, Now You Don't' star Justice Smith. We get into our experiences at high school reunions, we bond over our shared love of Martha Plimpton, who was his costar in the HBO Max series ‘Generation’ and more. This episode was recorded at Destroyer in Culver City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 m
  • Justice Smith — on surviving high school and not giving a damn at 30

    Justice Smith — on surviving high school and not giving a damn at 30
    Dec 2 2025
    ‘Now You See Me, Now You Don’t’ star Justice Smith joins the show. Over chicken schnitzel and avocado confit, Justice tells me about his what it was like growing up with 8 siblings, how it was to be one of the only Black kids at a performing arts high school in OC, and how he found confidence — and clarity — around identity as he entered his 30s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 m
  • Ginnifer Goodwin — on marrying her Prince Charming and becoming her own version of a Disney Princess

    Ginnifer Goodwin — on marrying her Prince Charming and becoming her own version of a Disney Princess
    Nov 25 2025
    ‘Zootopia 2’ star Ginnifer Goodwin joins the show. Over meatballs and spicy fusilli, Ginnifer tells me about her chaotic ‘Big Love’ audition, preparing her kids for the Disney red carpet and her family’s little-known Hollywood history. This episode was recorded at Jon & Vinny’s in Studio City, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 m
  • Gaten Matarazzo — saying goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’ and growing into himself

    Gaten Matarazzo — saying goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’ and growing into himself
    Nov 18 2025
    'Stranger Things’ star Gaten Matarazzo joins the show. Over sushi and cappuccinos (yes, really), we talk about his remarkable journey from child performer to seasoned Broadway star and Netflix favorite. Gaten shares what it was like to commute from New Jersey to perform in Les Misérables as a kid, the surreal audition process that led to his breakout as Dustin in ‘Stranger Things,’ and how it feels to say goodbye to such a defining project. He also opens up about living with cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) and how he’s using his platform to raise awareness and empower others. This episode was recorded at Lure Fishbar in SoHo, New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 m
  • Meredith Marks — on revealing marital ups and downs on RHOSLC and how she disengages from the drama

    Meredith Marks — on revealing marital ups and downs on RHOSLC and how she disengages from the drama
    Nov 11 2025
    ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Meredith Marks. Over arugula salad, we hear her iconic relationship origin story with husband Seth Marks, her kids’ reaction to mom on reality TV, and what she’s learned to accept and not accept when it comes to drama with her costars. Plus, she shares what would lead her to leave the franchise. This episode was recorded at Bottega Louie in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 m