Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen
Episodes
Jedidiah Jenkins on Dating AI, Longevity, and Hiding Dead Bodies
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Jedidiah Jenkins talks with Rachel and Olivia about “The Church of Jed”, growing up gay in a homophobic environment, and how his latest boo...
Katey Sagal on Surrogacy and Addiction
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katey Sagal [Married… with Children, Futurama, Sons of Anarchy] talks with Olivia and Rachel about her surrogacy journey, addiction, and her husband...
Wilson Bethel on Selfishness, Fear, and Getting Fired from The O.C.
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wilson Bethel talks with Rachel and Olivia about parenting, not feeling fear, and selfishness. They also discuss Rachel’s rap performance that Wilso...
Jake Johnson & Gareth Reynolds on Whoopi Goldberg and Manhandled Debacle
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Johnson [New Girl] and Gareth Reynolds [The Dollop] talks with Rachel and Olivia about carnival prizes, forceful advice, and the never-ending man...
Rick Glassman on Navigating a Relationship with OCD
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Rick Glassman [Undateable, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, As We See It] talks with Olivia and Rachel about 23andMe, re-watching shows, and mons...
Emelia Hartford on Custom Cars, Losing her Father, and Big Dreams
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: SuicideEmelia Hartford [Gran Turismo] talks with Rachel and Olivia about losing her father to suicide at 15, and working through that...
Prue Leith on Baking Show, Favorite Contestant, and Paul Hollywood’s Blue Eyes
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prue Leith [Great British Baking Show, Great American Baking Show] joins Olivia, Rob and Rachel to talk about whether she gets sick of all the food sh...
Gigi Goode on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Hormone Treatment, and Gender Transition
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi Goode [RuPaul’s Drag Race] talks with Rachel and Olivia about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, transitioning during covid, and female facialization su...
Ariel Winter on Body Trauma, Ketamine, and Dick Pics
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Winter [Modern Family, Tripped Up] talks with Rachel and Olivia about social media harassment starting from her childhood, ketamine, and unsolic...
Broads’ Witching Hour
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Halloween episode, Rachel, Olivia and Rob get a visit from psychic-medium/good witch Patti Negri to open the veil and welcome spirits ...
Libby Weintraub on Stillbirth, Poetry, and Processing Grief
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October is Pregnancy/Infant Loss Awareness Month. Author Libby Weintraub recounts her experience with stillbirth, and the long process of working thro...
Gabby Bernstein on Manifesting, Sobriety, and Spiritual Teaching
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author Gabby Bernstein talks with Rachel and Olivia about sobriety, motherhood, and dealing with postpartum depression. They also discuss manifesting,...
Michael Jai White on Puppet Shows, Finding Your Identity, and Martial Arts
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Jai White talks with Rachel and Olivia about rap culture, his history with puppet shows, and teaching special ed. They also discuss why Michae...
Nadine Crocker on Inner Circle Management, Mel Gibson, and Ending Transgenerational Trauma
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Director, actor, writer, producer Nadine Crocker talks with Rachel and Olivia about Mel Gibson, her new film Desperation Road and ending transgenerati...
Tammin Sursok & Roxy Manning on Cancel Culture, Male Babysitters, and Disciplining Other People’s Kids
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tammin and Roxy, hosts of the Women on Top podcast, return to Broad Ideas. They talk about Bobbi Althoff, whether you can be redeemed after getting ca...
Katie Stevens on Postpartum Depression, Cartoon Crush, and Karaoke
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Stevens [American Idol, Faking It, The Bold Type] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her newborn child, postpartum depression, and comparing her...
Jaime King on Narcissists, Shared Custody, and Past Lives
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jaime King [White Chicks, Sin City, Hart of Dixie] talks with Olivia and Rachel about self care, spirituality, and processing the death of her teenag...
Roy Choi on L.A. Origins, Gambling Addiction, and Revolutionizing Food Trucks
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gourmet food truck godfather Roy Choi talks with Rachel and Olivia about roaming the streets of L.A. alone as a 5 year old kid, couch surfing as a bro...
Lewis Pullman on Thirst Traps, Roast to Flirt Ratio, and Ideal Sandwich
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lewis Pullman [Top Gun: Maverick, Bad Times at the El Royale, Outer Range] talks to Olivia and Rachel about his original dream to become a rock drumme...
Hannah Brown on The Bachelor, Being Drawn to Chaos, and Soulmates
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Brown [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Dancing with the Stars] talks with Rachel and Olivia about moving from beauty pageants to The Bachelor, ...
Seth Meyers on Pittsburgh, Hard Line Parenting, and Ted Danson
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Meyers talks with Rachel and Olivia about Mr. Rogers, Seth's relationship with his brother, and the worst thing you can do as a talk show-host. T...
Tiffani Thiessen on Leftovers, the Drawbacks of Being Idolized, and Turning 50
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffani Thiessen [Saved by the Bell, Beverly Hills, 90210] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her new cookbook Here We Go Again, how technology is mak...
AnnaSophia Robb on Child Acting, Snacks, and Religion
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AnnaSophia Robb [Bridge to Terabithia, Soul Surfer, The Way Way Back, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory] talks to Olivia and Rachel about being impers...
Bobby Lee on Dick Rumors, X-Men, and Overcoming Fear
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Lee talks with Olivia, Rob and Rachel about the internet wrongfully thinking he has a small dick, weird dates, and being asked for advice becaus...
Tiffany Haddish on Pubic Hair, Male OBGYNs, and the Ideal Murder Scene
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Haddish talks with Olivia and Rachel about pubic hair, finding safety in comedy, and growing up with a parent struggling with mental illness. ...
Ellie Kemper on Jon Hamm, The Easter Bunny, and Raising Kids in Scary Times
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ellie Kemper [The Office, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Bridesmaids] talks with Rachel and Olivia about animal crackers, Jon Hamm, and having to explain ...
Rachel Pally on Design Philosophy, Panic Attacks, and Home Birth
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Pally talks with Olivia and Rachel (Bilson) about her designer origin story, home birth, and balancing work with parenting. They also talk abou...
Amanda Hirsch on Pete Davidson, Manifesting, and Swifties
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Hirsch a.k.a. Not Skinny But Not Fat talks with Rachel and Olivia about the tabloids blowing up things Rachel says, manifesting, and who the cu...
Christina Ricci on PTSD, Insincere Apologies, and Women Objectifying Women
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Ricci [The Addams Family, Yellowjackets, Wednesday] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her difficult childhood, apologizing without meaning ...
Emily Morse on Female Orgasms, Cheaters, and How to be a Great Lover
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sex therapist Emily Morse talks with Rachel and Olivia about female orgasms, open relationships, and how to talk about sex with your kids. They also d...
Rachael Leigh Cook on Child Acting, Reality Shows, and the Time She Played a Horse Jockey
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachael Leigh Cook [She’s All That, Josie and the Pussycats, The Baby-Sitters Club] talks with Olivia and Rachel about whether Rach(a)el is a solid ...
Malin Akerman on Kids’ Mental Health, The Perfect Burrito, and Modeling Horror Stories from Italy
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Malin Akerman [Watchmen, The Heartbreak Kid, Billions] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her passion for mental health, volunteer work, and addiction...
Christa Miller on Marriage, Irish Goodbyes, and Sufjan Stevens
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christa Miller [Drew Carey Show, Scrubs, Shrinking] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her marriage with Bill Lawrence, raising Charlotte Lawrence, an...
Jordana Brewster on Fast & Furious, Gestational Surrogacy, and Parenting Philosophies
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jordana Brewster [Fast & Furious] discusses the Fast & Furious series, her challenges with getting pregnant and having her two sons via gestat...
Alexander Ludwig on Vikings, Rehab, and Working through Miscarriages
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Ludwig [Vikings, The Hunger Games, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant] talks with Rachel and Olivia about blacking out at the Versace Fashion Fest...
Tammin Sursok & Roxy Manning on Ovulating, Bad One Night Stands, and Slipping on Sperm
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tammin and Roxy, hosts of the Women On Top podcast, join Rachel and Olivia for a conversation ranging from parenting to slipping on sperm. They also d...
Madison Beer on The Half of It, Trolls, and The Beatles
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Madison Beer talks with Rachel and Olivia about being discovered by Justin Bieber, her journey to stardom, and social media trolls. They also discuss ...
Melinda Clarke on The O.C., Divorce, and the Dalai Lama
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melinda Clarke [Days of Our Lives, The O.C., CSI: Crime Scene Investigation] talks with Olivia and Rachel about The O.C. and Welcome to the OC, bitche...
Emily Hampshire on Schitt’s Creek, Murder Houses, and Hypnotherapists
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Hampshire [Schitt’s Creek, 12 Monkeys, Snow Cake] talks with Olivia and Rachel about Canadian treats, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and freezing...
Pokimane on Internet Stalkers, Beauty Standards, and Inspiring Girl Gamers
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pokimane, the world’s biggest female Twitch streamer, tells Rachel and Olivia about the ins and outs of streaming, internet stalkers, and game recom...
Nick Viall on How They Pick Bachelors, Couples Therapy, and Making Love Without Having Sex
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Viall [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise], Olivia and Rachel discuss cheating, couples therapy, and watermarking nude pics. Ni...
Emily Browning on Depression, Body Empowerment, and the Apocalypse
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Browning [Class of ‘07, Sucker Punch, American Gods] talks with Olivia and Rachel about whether being a parent makes you lame, being body sham...
Whitney Cummings on Freezing her Eggs, One Year of Celibacy, and Addiction
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, and podcaster Whitney Cummings is this week’s broad. Whitney, Rachel and Olivia talk about Whitney’s...
Chelsea Handler on Tucker Carlson, Ayahuasca, and Body Odor
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Handler [Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Does, Chelsea] talks with Rachel and Olivia about being allergic to your partner’s dick, body odor, and how...
Harry Hudson on Rapping in The Valley, His Cancer Diagnosis, and Meeting Ghosts
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Musician Harry Hudson sits down with Olivia and Rachel to talk about growing up in The Valley and trying to become a rapper, moving to Sweden to hustl...
Kristin Cavallari on Red Flags, Self-Pleasure, and Cheating
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Cavallari [Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, The Hills] talks about dating as a mom of three, physical vs. emotional cheating, and Lauren ...
Alison Brie on Nudity, Horror Movies, and her Meet Cute with Dave Franco
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Brie [Community, GLOW, Mad Men] sits down with Rachel and Olivia to talk nudity, meeting her husband Dave Franco and sharing a beer laced with ...
Lori Gottlieb on Idiot Compassion, Boundaries, and Self-Criticism
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Psychotherapist and NYT bestselling author Lori Gottlieb talks with Olivia and Rachel about how it’s impossible for friends to be impartial, gender ...
Heidi Montag on The Hills, Plastic Surgery and the Sex Tape Rumors
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi Montag [The Hills] talks with Olivia and Rachel about her pregnancy journey, The Hills, drama between the cast members, and on- and off-camera f...
Margaret Cho on her Burner Pussy, Menopause, and Bringing her Dog to a Sex Club
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stand up icon Margaret Cho talks with Olivia and Rachel about what her pussy and The Hague has in common, menopause, and trauma. Margaret also shares ...
Teresa Palmer & Sarah Wright Olsen on Manifesting, Pregnancy Loss, and Ghosts
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actors Teresa Palmer [Warm Bodies, Hacksaw Ridge] and Sarah Wright Olsen [American Made, Parks and Recreation] talk with Olivia and Rachel about top b...
James Morosini on Catfishing, Losing His Virginity, and Period Sex
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and filmmaker James Morosini is this week’s guest. James, Olivia and Rachel talk about ASMR, James’ new film I Love My Dad and catfishing. T...
Lucy Hale on Panty-Droppers, Mental Health, and Chakras
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, singer, and television personality Lucy Hale is today’s guest. Lucy, Rachel and Olivia discuss deal breakers and “panty-droppers”, Pret...
Broad's Holiday
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this special holiday episode of Broad Ideas! Rachel, Olivia and Rob discuss traditions, Elf on the Shelf and more, play festive games, and...
Alana Haim & Sasha Spielberg
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Musicians and actors Alana Haim and Sasha Spielberg bond with Rachel and Olivia over growing up in the valley, signs, boys and BFFs. They also discuss...
Claudia Sulewski
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Claudia Sulewski is this week’s guest. Claudia, Olivia and Rachel discuss fear of heights, filmmaking and Claudia’s new movie I Love My Dad,...
Mena Suvari
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mena Suvari [American Beauty, Loser, American Pie] is this week’s guest broad. Mena, Olivia and Rachel discuss Mena being sexually assaulted by her ...
Becca Tobin
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becca Tobin [Glee, Turner & Hooch] is today’s broad. Becca, Olivia and Rachel discuss motherhood, Becca’s surrogacy journey and the judgment s...
Derek Waters
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Waters of Drunk History is this week’s guest. Derek, Olivia and Rachel discuss sex in public, the dark within comedians, and Derek and Olivia ...
Abigail Spencer
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abigail Spencer [Mad Men, Rectify, Oz the Great and powerful] joins Rachel and Olivia this week for an inspirational conversation around becoming a mo...
Tegan and Sara
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pop duo and twins Tegan and Sara join Rachel and Olivia for this week’s episode! Tegan and Sara discuss how their musical careers got started, the b...
Psychic Medium Jonathan Mark
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Halloween, Psychic Medium, Jonathan Mark, is here for a spooky bonus episode! During this conversation, the Broads get all of their q...
Jonica Booth
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonica Booth [Rap sh!t] is today's broad. Jonica, Olivia and Rachel discuss Jonica moving from Atlanta to Hollywood, getting kicked off her basketbal...
Hejsa and Alie Christensen
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel’s former mother- and sister-in-law and mother-daughter writing duo Alie and Hejsa Christensen are the guest broads on this week's bonus episo...
Iliza Shlesinger
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the broads welcome the hilarious comedian and winner of Last Comic Standing, Iliza Shlesinger! The three talk (and laugh) about everything ...
Bling Ring: Alexis & Gabby
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, Rachel confronts sisters Alexis and Gabby, both known for their involvement in the “Bling Ring,” who robbed her hous...
Dominic Monaghan
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachel and Olivia welcome the wonderful and knowledgeable Dominic Monaghan [The Lord of The Rings trilogy, Lost, Star Wars: The Rise of Sky...
Bobby Lee
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is hilarious comedian, actor and podcaster Bobby Lee! This raunchy conversation is sure to make you laugh, as Rachel, Olivia and B...
Ciara Bravo
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Bravo [Big Time Rush, A Teacher, Cherry] brings wisdom, perspective and awareness to this week’s conversation! The three broads talk about the...
Milana Vayntrub
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, comedian and activist Milana Vayntrub [Out of Ofifice, This Is Us, Silicon Valley] join the broads to discuss the power of manifestation, how...
Charity Rose Thielen
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel and Olivia welcome fellow mom and singer of The Head and The Heart band, Charity Rose Thielen. The three broads have a heartfelt and authentic ...
Chace Crawford
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachel and Olivia giddily welcome Chace Crawford [Gossip Girl, The Covenant, The Boys] to the podcast! Chace shares his thoughts about his ...
Elisha Cuthbert
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elisha Cuthbert [24, The Girl Next Door, The Cellar, The Ranch] joins Rachel and Olivia this week for a fun conversation! Their long-overdue friendshi...
Tommy Dorfman
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachel and Olivia get to know the beautiful, real, honest, talented and cool Tommy Dorfman [. From her childhood in Atlanta, to family supp...
Manon Mathews
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The week's guest is a long time friend of Olivia's and a talented comedian with a heart of gold... It's Manon Mathews! She opens up to Rachel and Oliv...
Charlotte Lawrence
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Singer/songwriter and co-writer of the Broad Ideas theme song, Charlotte Lawrence, is this week’s guest-broad! Rachel, Olivia and Charlotte dive int...
OnlyFans with Tori Deal
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this month’s bonus episode, Rachel and Olivia welcome Tori Deal to the chat to cover the content subscription service that everyone’s talking ...
Aya Cash
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the broads are joined by Aya Cash [The Boys, You're the Worst, Welcome to Flatch]. The three chat about open relationships and sleeping aro...
Kristen Kish
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Kish [Top Chef, Fast Foodies, Iron Chef] blows Rachel and Olivia away (and becomes their new best friend) during this week’s conversation! K...
Bobby Berk
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The broads welcome Bobby Berk, interior design expert from the show Queer Eye and Rachel’s birthday twin, to the conversation this week! Bobby share...
Gina Rodriguez
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest-broad is Gina Rodriguez [] who joins Olivia and Rachel to discuss Gina meeting her husband on the set of with him acting in the r...
Infidelity
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s bonus episode revolves around the very uncharted and uncomfortable topic of Infidelity. Rachel and Olivia are joined by their best frien...
Lauren Mayberry
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES joins Rachel and Olivia this week for an honest conversation around her career and how she became an accidental singer, he...
Zooey Deschanel
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zooey Deschanel [] is this week’s broad! During this lighthearted conversation, Rachel, Olivia and Zooey bond over growing up in LA and the immense ...
Aubrey Plaza
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aubrey Plaza [] sits down with Rachel and Olivia this week for a rather conversation. The broads discuss Aubrey dating a Swedish exchange student, he...
Mandy Moore
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mandy Moore d] joins Rachel and Olivia this week to talk openly about the women in the film industry, divorce and not seeing the red flags of your rel...
Pleasure
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, Rachel and Olivia will release a bonus episode surrounding a specific (and juicy) topic, and they are starting off hot and heavy with the ...
Kristen Bell
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Bell [] is the very first guest to sit down with Rachel and Olivia in the Broad Ideas premiere episode. The broads discuss Kristen and Rachel’...
Introducing Broad Ideas
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Broad Ideas, Rachel Bilson is joined by long-time best friend Olivia Allen to talk about sex, mental health, their belief (or lack of) in ghosts, a...