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RE-RUN: Rico Rodriguez — 'Modern Family’s’ Manny spills what it’s like to have Sofia Vergara and Ed O’Neill as on-camera parents

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we revisit my conversation with my ‘Modern Family’ costar Rico Rodriguez joins the show. Over smashburgers, Rico tells me his original ...

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

16 Dec 2025

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‘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 ...

SIDE DISH: More with Josh Hutcherson

11 Dec 2025

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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 Ar...

Josh Hutcherson — on cold calling agents at 8 and memories of Robin Williams

09 Dec 2025

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‘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 b...

More with 'Now You See Me, Now You Don't' star Justice Smith

04 Dec 2025

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More of my interview with 'Now You See Me, Now You Don't' star Justice Smith. We get into our experiences at high school reunion, we bond over our sha...

Justice Smith — on surviving high school and not giving a damn at 30

02 Dec 2025

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‘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 i...

Ginnifer Goodwin — on marrying her Prince Charming and becoming her own version of a Disney Princess

25 Nov 2025

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‘Zootopia 2’ star Ginnifer Goodwin joins the show. Over meatballs and spicy fusilli, Ginnifer tells me about her chaotic ‘Big Love’ audition, ...

Gaten Matarazzo — saying goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’ and growing into himself

18 Nov 2025

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'Stranger Things’ star Gaten Matarazzo joins the show. Over sushi and cappuccinos (yes, really), we talk about his remarkable journey from child per...

Meredith Marks — on revealing marital ups and downs on RHOSLC and how she disengages from the drama

11 Nov 2025

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‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Meredith Marks. Over arugula salad, we hear her iconic relationship origin story with husband Seth Marks,...

Allison Janney — on feeling like a rockstar during ‘The West Wing’ and behind-the-scenes of ‘The Diplomat’

04 Nov 2025

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‘Palm Royale’ star Allison Janney joins the show. Over taglionlini al limone, we get into the iconic ‘Primary Colors’ moment that led to playi...

Teri Hatcher — on being a ‘Bake Off’ and ‘Chopped’ star, rewatching ‘Desperate Housewives,’ and trying stand-up

28 Oct 2025

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‘Desperate Housewives’ star Teri Hatcher joins the show. Over crispy trout and ribeye tibs, we talk about her new ‘Desperate Housewives’ rewat...

Jackie Tohn — on ‘GLOW,’ ‘Nobody Wants This,’ and trusting the timing of it all

21 Oct 2025

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‘Nobody Wants This’ star Jackie Tohn joins the show. Over plant-based Italian sandwiches, Jackie tells me how early rejection helped her develop h...

Lizzy Caplan — on the sitcom that brought us together, and the cult roles that made her a star

14 Oct 2025

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Actor Lizzy Caplan joins the show. Over fried catfish and Chinese broccoli salad, we reminisce about our early days as castmates in the sitcom “The ...

Carrie Preston — on making ‘Elsbeth’ her own, and the joyful grind of a working actor

07 Oct 2025

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“Elsbeth” star Carrie Preston joins the show. Over a swordfish melt, Carrie reflects on building a career defined by versatility — from her Emmy...

Lea DeLaria — on breaking barriers as a queer comic, and finding unexpected fame with ‘Orange Is the New Black'

30 Sep 2025

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Actor, comedian, and jazz singer Lea DeLaria joins the show. Over enchiladas and rosé, Lea reflects on a life of firsts — from becoming the first o...

Noma Dumezweni — on subverting expectations as Hermione Granger, and acting opposite Alexander Skarsgard

23 Sep 2025

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'Murderbot’ star Noma Dumezweni joins the show. Over pumpkin curry and pad see ew, Noma reflects on the joy of finding success in mid-life and why i...

Elizabeth McGovern — on ‘Downton Abbey’ fame, and what she learned from iconic Hollywood bombshell Ava Gardner

16 Sep 2025

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‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ star Elizabeth McGovern joins the show. Over Greek snapper, Elizabeth tells me about her critically acclaimed pl...

Josh Radnor — on reconciling with HIMYM’s Ted Mosby, marriage, and side effects of fame

09 Sep 2025

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Writer, director, musician and “How I Met Your Mother” star Josh Radnor joins the show. Over oat milk cortados and bavette steak, I ask him about ...

Lilly Singh — on sex, surviving late night, and taking up space

02 Sep 2025

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Comedian, actor and producer Lilly Singh joins the show. Over bacon and eggs, I ask about her new film ‘DOIN IT,’ a sex comedy seven years in the ...

Kristin Scott Thomas — on meeting Prince, reuniting with Scarlett Johansson, and writing her own story

26 Aug 2025

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The incomparable Kristin Scott Thomas—star of “The English Patient,” “Slow Horses,” and now writer-director-star of the deeply personal film...

Riz Ahmed — on prepping for ‘Sound of Metal,’ and how his wife led him to ‘RELAY’

19 Aug 2025

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Emmy-winning actor and the star of film ‘RELAY’ Riz Ahmed joins the show. Over an Indian breakfast of chicken keema, Riz reflects on the daunting ...

Prue Leith – on late-in-life fame, scandalous love, and why ‘Bake Off’ is ‘a piece of cake’

12 Aug 2025

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'The Great British Bakeoff’ and ‘The Great American Baking Show’ Prue Leith joins the show. Over escargot, we talk about her incredible life bef...

Sharon Horgan – on pulling from personal chaos for ‘Catastrophe’ and plotting revenge in ‘Bad Sisters'

05 Aug 2025

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‘Bad Sisters’ and ‘Catastrophe’ creator Sharon Horgan joins the show. Over ceviche and grilled asparagus, Sharon tells me about her early cult...

Rob Delaney – on sobriety, musicals, and working with Michelle Williams in ‘Dying for Sex’

29 Jul 2025

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'Dying for Sex' and ‘Catastrophe’ star Rob Delaney joins the show. Over iced coffees and schnitzel, Rob tells me about getting sober in his twenti...

Rory Kinnear – on Judi Dench, ‘Lord of the Rings,’ and the father he still misses

22 Jul 2025

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'The Diplomat’ and ‘No Time To Die’ star Rory Kinnear joins the show. Over lamb and English asparagus, Rory reflects on losing his father Roy Ki...

Tom Daley — on fame at 13, failure in Rio, and the man who changed everything

15 Jul 2025

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British Olympic diver Tom Daley joins the show. Over fresh pasta, Tom tells me about becoming an Olympian for the first time at age 13, his special re...

Russell Tovey — on playing complex gay roles and what 'Looking' got right

08 Jul 2025

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‘Looking’ and ‘American Horror Story: NYC’ star Russell Tovey joins the show. Over samosas, Russell tells me about growing up as a queer kid i...

Natasha Bedingfield — on feeling the rain on your skin and life lessons from Sia

01 Jul 2025

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Pop music sensation Natasha Bedingfield joins the show. Over wild mushroom ravioli, Natasha tells me about her conservative religious upbringing and h...

Alexander Skarsgård — on feeling like an imposter (even opposite Nicole Kidman)

24 Jun 2025

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'Murderbot’ star Alexander Skarsgard joins the show. Over ravioli and spaghetti, Alexander tells me about his Emmy winning role in ‘Big Little Lie...

Martha Plimpton — on almost going broke pre 'Raising Hope' and missing River Phoenix

17 Jun 2025

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'Raising Hope’ star Martha Plimpton joins the show. Over pork chops and braised beans, Martha looks back at the 1985 classic ‘The Goonies,’ why ...

Jason Isaacs — on being Daniel Craig’s on-stage lover and his career advice for his ‘White Lotus’ kids

10 Jun 2025

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'White Lotus' star Jason Isaacs joins the show. Over some sexy mushrooms, Jason tells me about the film he thought would ruin his career, improvising ...

Rico Rodriguez — 'Modern Family’s’ Manny spills what it’s like to have Sofia Vergara and Ed O’Neill as on-camera parents

03 Jun 2025

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My ‘Modern Family’ costar Rico Rodriguez joins the show. Over smashburgers, Rico tells me his original – very different – approach to Manny, w...

Eiza Gonzalez — on partying with Sofia Vergara and recovering from teen stardom

27 May 2025

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'Fountain of Youth' and 'Ash’ star Eiza Gonzalez joins the show. Over avocado toast, Eiza tells me about the pressures of being a teen sensation in ...

Wendie Malick — on success after 70 and getting comfy with on-screen beau Harrison Ford

20 May 2025

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'Shrinking’ and ‘Night Court’ star Wendie Malick joins the show. Over tuna melts, Wendie talks about her iconic characters on ‘Just Shoot Me’...

Luke MacFarlane — on fixing broken things and being ‘dada’ to Tess

13 May 2025

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‘Bros’ star and ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ co-host Luke MacFarlane joins the show. Over ramen, Luke tells me about his early desire to be a ...

Patricia Clarkson — on being childfree and why equal pay shouldn’t be political

06 May 2025

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‘Sharp Objects’ star Patricia Clarkson joins the show. Over whipped eggplant and fresh pasta, Patricia tells me about growing up in New Orleans, b...

WAGNER MOURA — on joining ‘Dope Thief’ last minute and bonding with co-star Brian Tyree Henry

29 Apr 2025

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'Dope Thief’ and ‘Narcos’ star Wagner Moura joins the show. Over pepperoni pizza, Wagner tells me his love for soap operas, preparing for his ro...

JOSHUA JACKSON — on losing his Topanga home and starting over with his daughter

22 Apr 2025

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'Doctor Odyssey’ star Joshua Jackson joins the show. Over steaming bowls of ramen, Joshua delves into the personal hardship of losing his childhood ...

JANE LYNCH — on how a Frosted Flakes commercial led to ‘Best in Show’

15 Apr 2025

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'Glee’ and ‘Best in Show’ star Jane Lynch joins the show. Over some cacio e pepe, Jane tells me about getting her start in iconic Christopher Gu...

MATT BOMER — on channeling Rose Nylund and getting excused from ‘White Collar’

08 Apr 2025

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'Mid-Century Modern’ star Matt Bomer joins the show. Over a sizzling fish and crab fried rice, Matt told me about working with legends Nathan Lane a...

SUTTON FOSTER — on being a showgirl at 17 and mothering herself

01 Apr 2025

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Broadway powerhouse and “Younger” star Sutton Foster joins the show. Over a Parisian style omelet and nicoise salad, she tells me about starting h...

TY BURRELL — on almost not getting the role of Phil Dunphy on ‘Modern Family’ and his family’s tip for evading the cops

25 Mar 2025

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My ‘Modern Family’ brother-in-law, Ty Burrell joins the show. Over sandwiches and tater tots, Ty tells me about his grueling audition process for ...

GAVIN ROSSDALE — on cooking for Serena Williams and being besties with Jack McBrayer

18 Mar 2025

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Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale joins the show. Over black cod and monkfish soup, Gavin tells me cooking for Serena Williams on his TV show ‘Dinner wit...

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

11 Mar 2025

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‘Community’ star Joel McHale joins the show. Over sweet shrimp and octopus nigiri, Joel tells me about being besties with Lisa Vanderpump, trollin...

TROIAN BELLISARIO — on dating Patrick J. Adams long distance while on hit shows and having her second child in a parking garage

04 Mar 2025

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‘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 ‘80...

CHELSEA HANDLER — on meeting a President while high and being scolded by Jane Fonda

25 Feb 2025

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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...

GIA COPPOLA — on making ‘The Last Showgirl’ and on the inspiration she pulls from her filmmaking family

18 Feb 2025

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'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 fr...

MICHAEL URIE — on the unexpected longevity of his ‘Ugly Betty’ character and being Harrison Ford’s costar on ‘Shrinking’

11 Feb 2025

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'Shrinking’ star Michael Urie joins the show. Over Peruvian sea scallops and short rib barbacoa, Michael tells me how Vanessa Williams advocated for...

ILANA GLAZER — on their Hulu special 'Human Magic' and cruising for future husbands at Washington Square Park

03 Feb 2025

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Actor and comedian Ilana Glazer joins the show. Over celebrity chicken and crab leg curry, Ilana tells me about their motherhood inspired Hulu standup...

NATHAN LANE — on doing R-rated ‘Golden Girls’ in new Hulu show and being a Broadway icon

28 Jan 2025

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Tony-award winning actor Nathan Lane joins the show. Over spicy yellowtail sashimi and coconut prawns, Nathan tells me about his new sitcom ‘Midcent...

JUNE SQUIBB — on doing stunts in ‘Thelma’ and manifesting a romcom with Robert De Niro

21 Jan 2025

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‘Thelma’ star June Squibb joins the show. Over grilled cheese, June tells me about exotic dancing for her audition for ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway, ge...

KATHY BATES — on leading 'Matlock' at 76 and Meryl Streep in her dreams

14 Jan 2025

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Oscar-winning actor Kathy Bates joins the show. Over pizza and a caprese salad, Kathy tells me about who she wishes was her Oscar date the year she wo...

BRIDGET EVERETT — on saying goodbye to 'Somebody Somewhere' and avoiding auditions at all costs

07 Jan 2025

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Cabaret star, actor and producer Bridget Everett joins the show. Over some deliciously hot griddle cakes, Everett tells me about the special connectio...

RE-RUN: SOFIA VERGARA — the physical toll of ‘Griselda’ and Ed O’Neill butt dials

31 Dec 2024

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This week, we revisit my conversation with “Griselda” and “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara. Over pizza and “fuzzy orange juice,” Sofia t...

RE-RUN: ED O’NEILL — skirting a life of organized crime and hanging out with Tennessee Williams

24 Dec 2024

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This week, we revisit my conversation with “Modern Family” and “Married…with Children” star Ed O'Neill. Over some fancy sandwiches, Ed talks...

BONUS: A Conversation with Bill Clinton on 'Citizen: My Life After the White House'

23 Dec 2024

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Today, we’re bringing you my conversation with former President Bill Clinton from earlier this month in Little Rock, Arkansas. We sat down to talk a...

KATHRYN HAHN — on improvising in “Step Brothers” and Patti Lupone voice memos

17 Dec 2024

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"Agatha All Along” star Kathryn Hahn joins the show. Over stuffed grape leaves and shawarma rubbed oyster mushrooms, Hahn tells me how her career ha...

LISA KUDROW — on playing evil sister Ursula before Phoebe, and her recent Friends rewatch

10 Dec 2024

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"No Good Deed” star Lisa Kudrow joins the show. Over tagliatelle and scallops, Kudrow tells me the origin story of her "Friends" character Phoebe Bu...

MARCIA GAY HARDEN — on mastering dialects and crying to Meryl Streep

03 Dec 2024

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Academy Award winning actor Marcia Gay Harden joins the show. Over sushi, Marcia Gay Harden tells me about being in the original cast of Broadway’s ...

PATRICK J. ADAMS — on new wave of 'Suits' fans and coping with stage anxiety

26 Nov 2024

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"Suits” star Patrick J. Adams joins the show. Over grilled prawns and focaccia, Adams tells me about conquering his stage anxiety during “Take Me ...

JUDY GREER — on being Hollywood’s BFF, insane auditions and actor envy

19 Nov 2024

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"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" star Judy Greer joins the show. Over mezze plates and pumpkin spice lattes, Judy tells us about the charm of playing...

KIERNAN SHIPKA — on growing up on “Mad Men” set and her self-help book obsession

12 Nov 2024

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"Sweethearts” star Kiernan Shipka joins the show. Over a salmon bowl, Shipka tells us how she sees her character on “Mad Men” differently now, h...

ZACHARY QUINTO — on being a leading man in “Brilliant Minds”

05 Nov 2024

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Actor Zachary Quinto comes back to the show for another helping. Over Greek salad, Quinto tells us about this huge moment in his career, why he avoids...

RACHEL BLOOM — laughing while grieving and surviving 'status dysmorphia’

29 Oct 2024

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Actor and comedian Rachel Bloom joins the show. Over Persian crispy rice and Moroccan spiced carrots, Bloom tells me about her new Netflix special “...

TYLER HENRY — on his early premonitions and talking to Alan Thicke on the other side

22 Oct 2024

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Celebrity medium Tyler Henry joins the show. Over salads, Tyler tells me about when he discovered his ability to speak to the departed, his first cele...

JOSH GAD — on a fraught father-son relationship and why “Frozen” freaks out his kids

15 Oct 2024

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The voice of Olaf in “Frozen” and Elder Arnold Cunningham in “Book of Mormon” ... Josh Gad joins the show. Over a salmon citrus salad, Josh te...

PAUL FEIG — on basing “Freaks and Geeks” on his life and how “Bridesmaids” almost wasn’t

08 Oct 2024

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“Jackpot!” director Paul Feig joins the show. Over martinis, Paul tells me about being a tour guide at Universal Studios, how Judd Apatow was a bi...

LILY RABE — on "American Horror Story" and working with mom's ex Al Pacino

01 Oct 2024

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"Presumed Innocent” star Lily Rabe joins the show. Over oysters, Lily talks about working together on “Merchant of Venice," how Ryan Murphy made i...

MENA SUVARI — on leaving toxic relationships and healing through writing

24 Sep 2024

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"American Beauty” and “American Pie” star Mena Suvari joins the show. Over veggie burgers, Mena talks about deciding to stop being vegan, how ma...

NOLAN GOULD — (van)life after ‘Modern Family’ and finding his people in L.A.

17 Sep 2024

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“Modern Family” star Nolan Gould joins the show. Over traditional Mexican fare, Nolan tells me about selling all his belongings post “Modern Fam...

Jesse Joins Andy Richter to Talk About His Roots

12 Sep 2024

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Today, we are giving you a sneak peak into comedian Andy Richter’s podcast, The Three Questions with Andy Richter. Every Tuesday on The Three Questi...

ANDY RICHTER — dating app happy endings and being Conan O’Brien’s ‘TV wife’

10 Sep 2024

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Actor, comedian and podcast host Andy Richter joins the show. Over lobster rolls and oysters, Andy talks about healing from the dissolution of his nea...

ASHLEY PARK — finding love on 'Emily in Paris' and a bestie in Lily Collins

03 Sep 2024

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"Emily in Paris" star Ashley Park joins the show. Over oysters and nicoise salad, Ashley tells me about her early days on Broadway, her showmance turn...

BEN PLATT – stairway hookups and the queer Americana of 'Honeymind'

27 Aug 2024

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Singer, Broadway star and film actor Ben Platt joins the show. Over chicken and broccoli, Ben tells me about the queer Americana of his latest album “...

AWKWAFINA - unresolved grief and a healing trip to Korea

20 Aug 2024

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"Jackpot” star Nora “Awkwafina” Lum joins the show. Over croquettes monsieur, Nora tells me about feeling like an “Asian mom” on her Comedy ...

RITA ORA — newlywed life and turning down ‘Eurovision’

13 Aug 2024

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Singer, actor, and “The Masked Singer” host Rita Ora joins the show. Over uni and endive salad, Rita tells me about turning down “Eurovision” ...

NICOLE BYER — coping with disappointment and how not to spread a loved one's ashes

06 Aug 2024

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Comedian, actor and “WipeOut” co-host Nicole Byer joins the show. Over French toast, Nicole tells me why sitcom “Grand Crew” was so special to...

SANDRA BERNHARD — friendship break-ups and being Lettermen’s best guest

30 Jul 2024

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Actress, comedian and cultural icon Sandra Bernhard joins the show. Over a porgy fillet, Sandra tells me if she still thinks about a high-profile brea...

IGGY AZALEA — killing it at crypto and leaving music

23 Jul 2024

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Australian musician and entrepreneur Iggy Azalea joins the show. Over pasta, Iggy tells me about her decision to step away from music, her success in ...

JANE KRAKOWSKI — how soap opera firing scared her and getting evicted while on Ally McBeal

16 Jul 2024

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“30 Rock” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star Jane Krakowski joins the show. Over cloud-like pita bread, we reminisce about when I was Jane’...

KERI RUSSELL — Mickey Mouse Club rules and hanging with the Obamas

09 Jul 2024

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"The Diplomat” and “The Americans” star Keri Russell joins the show. Over salmon and a glass of Sancerre (over ice), Keri tells me about aging o...

JASON MRAZ — missing his cat while on DWTS and the allure of a short relationship

02 Jul 2024

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Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz joins the show. Over diner classics, Jason tells me about why he has a hard time singing his early songs, what it was lik...

JOEL KIM BOOSTER — being a queer Korean adoptee in a conservative Midwestern family and falling in love for the first time

25 Jun 2024

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Comic and the star and co-creator of Hulu's “Fire Island” Joel Kim Booster joins the show. Over ghost chili lamb vindaloo and samosas, Joel tells ...

AUBREY ANDERSON EMMONS — growing up on the set of Modern Family and rediscovering acting

18 Jun 2024

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"Modern Family" star Aubrey Anderson Emmons joins the show. Over gnocchi and fried squash blossoms, Aubrey tells me what it was like growing up on the...

MARGARET CHO — growing up in a gay bookstore and hanging out at the Dick Dock

11 Jun 2024

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Stand-up comic and actor Margaret Cho joins the show. Over Korean barbeque, Margaret tells me about being a phone sex operator at 16 years old, what s...

TIG NOTARO — flunking out of middle school and her kid’s desire for a third mom

04 Jun 2024

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Standup comic and co-host of the amazing podcast “Handsome,” Tig Notaro joins the show. Over vegan sushi, Tig tells me about flunking out of middl...

PAUL SCHEER — auditioning for SNL alongside Amy Poehler and his movie rental obsession

28 May 2024

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Star of “The League” and “How Did This Get Made?” podcast co-host, Paul Scheer joins the show. Over moules frites and a burger, we’ll get in...

JUSTIN LONG — on finding love with Kate Bosworth and going on his ex’s talk show

21 May 2024

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Actor and podcaster Justin Long joins the show. Over delicious dan dan noodles and shrimp wontons, we’ll get into his love story with “Blue Crush”...

GEORGE TAKEI - growing up in Japanese American internment camps and coming out at age 68

14 May 2024

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"Star Trek” actor and activist George Takei joins the show. Over beautiful sashimi, George tells me what it was like to be forced to leave his LA ho...

JINKX MONSOON — sobriety and an iconic morning ritual

07 May 2024

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Two-time “Drag Race” winner and tour de force on stage, Jinkx Monsoon joins the show. Over overnight oats and granola, we’ll get into her iconic...

SARAH PAULSON — skirting dating norms and having Marcia Clark on speed-dial

30 Apr 2024

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Star of "American Horror Story" and Broadway's "Appropriate," Sarah Paulson joins the show. Over cacio e pepe and some very buttery bruschetta, Sara ...

CHELSEA PERETTI — leaving ‘Parks & Recreation’ and cancel culture

23 Apr 2024

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"Brooklyn Nine Nine" star Chelsea Peretti joins the show. Over buttery biscuits and shrimp & grits, Peretti tells me about her foray into directing wi...

CYNTHIA NIXON — killing it as a teen on Broadway and secret SATC moments

16 Apr 2024

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"And Just Like That...” star Cynthia Nixon joins the show. Over a pear and pecorino salad and pork chops, Cynthia talks about juggling two Broadway ...

ORVILLE PECK — being queer in country music and mask analysis

09 Apr 2024

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Musician Orville Peck joins the show. Over deli classics, Orville tells me how a South African kid grew up obsessed with country music, why country is...

JOE LOCKE — growing up on a tiny island and ‘Heartstopper’ fame

02 Apr 2024

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"Heartstopper” star Joe Locke joins the show. Over green shakshuka and grilled halloumi, Joe tells me what it was like growing up in the small commu...

RACHEL DRATCH — a psychic predicted motherhood and the Debbie Downer origin story

26 Mar 2024

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"SNL” and “Wine Country” star Rachel Dratch joins the show. Over guacamole and tacos, Rachel tells me about her foray into the spiritual world, ...

KYLE MACLACHLAN — being besties with David Lynch and almost turning down SATC

19 Mar 2024

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Kyle MacLachlan, star of “Sex and the City,” “Twin Peaks” and “Showgirls,” joins the show. Over a tomato tartine and nicoise salad, Kyle t...

SIMU LIU — keeping acting career from his parents and bulking up for Shang Chi

12 Mar 2024

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Simu Liu, star of “Barbie” and Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” joins the show. Over soup dumplings and BBQ pork, Simu ...

SOFIA VERGARA — the physical toll of ‘Griselda’ and Ed O’Neill butt dials

05 Mar 2024

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“Griselda” and “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara joins the show. Over pizza and “fuzzy orange juice,” Sofia tells me what it was like to ...

DAX SHEPARD — interrupting President Obama and sharing his 2020 relapse with listeners

27 Feb 2024

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"Parenthood” star and “Armchair Expert” podcast co-host Dax Shepard joins the show. Over a burger and fries, Dax tells me about what it’s like...