Work in Progress with Sophia Bush
Episodes
Gather & Grow with Plant Kween
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Does a better life start with a single leaf? Sophia digs into that question and more with Christopher Griffin, author of "You Grow, Girl: Plant Kween'...
Sophia Answers Fans' Questions!
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Pride Month fan Q&A, Sophia gets candid about everything from coming out and finding the courage to be fully yourself to the surpr...
BONUS: Hayley Kiyoko
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus time with Hayley means a deep dive into the masterclass in tenacity that was the making of "Girls Like Girls" - the movie! Hear why Hayley insis...
Hayley Kiyoko
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hayley Kiyoko turned her pop anthem “Girls Like Girls” into a best-selling novel and now a hotly anticipated feature film. But the 10-year...
BONUS: Tan France
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia couldn't let Tan France go without getting in on the "Honorable Gays" hilarity as the two test the premise of his new YouTube series. Turns out...
Tan France
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You know Tan France for transforming style on "Queer Eye," but stepping onto the global stage as TV's first queer, brown, Muslim man made hi...
Senators Elissa Slotkin & Lisa Blunt Rochester
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like dysfunction in Washington has become a threat to America itself, you're not alone. Freshmen Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Lisa B...
Kelli Giddish
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star Kelli Giddish joins Sophia to reminisce about their early SVU-Chicago P.D. crossover days — find ou...
BONUS: Lauren Holly
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive Bonus chat, Holly and Sophia Bush unpack the making of their wild new comedy, "Broad Trip," including their chaotic experience with ...
Lauren Holly
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Long before portraying Sophia's mom in their new comedy "Broad Trip," Lauren Holly was '90s TV and movie royalty, starring in the smash hit "Dumb and ...
Zoe Lister-Jones
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you wear to the end of the world? Actress, writer and producer Zoe Lister-Jones joins Sophia to unpack all the important, poignant and hilario...
Jennie Garth
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia Bush and Jennie Garth compare notes on what it’s like to find fame on hit teen television, growing up on screen and why they were both di...
Earth Day 2026
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Earth Day episode that skips the doom spiral and actually tells you what to do? Yes, please! From nervous system hacks that prevent burn-out, ...
BONUS: Austin Nichols
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Old pals Austin and Sophia keep the conversation going for an exclusive bonus chat. Learn what they were doing between takes while shooting "One Tree ...
Austin Nichols
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia reunites with "One Tree Hill" co-star Austin Nichols to celebrate the directorial debut of his first indie film, "The Long Shot." While the two...
BONUS: Dr. Mary Claire Haver
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if a few small changes—like how much vitamin D or fiber you’re getting—could dramatically shift how you feel in midlife? I...
Dr. Mary Claire Haver
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hot flashes? Brain fog? Itchy ears? The symptoms so many women are told to “push through” or shrug off may actually be signals of a m...
Congressman Ro Khanna
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most dangerous threat to democracy isn’t hidden — but unfolding in plain sight? Sophia and Congressman Ro Khanna connect the d...
Ex-MAGA Carter Brown - part 2
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She thought she was saving her family—now she’s confronting how deeply she helped shape the very beliefs she’s trying to undo. In pa...
Ex-MAGA Carter Brown - part 1
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She voted for Donald Trump and believed the movement was righteous. Now Sophia is reaching across the aisle as this Georgia mother of two is unravelin...
BONUS: Mira Sorvino
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus time with Mira Sorvino as she shares exclusive insights into her most beloved work—from the improvisation and wild fan devotion surroundin...
Mira Sorvino
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mira Sorvino's story plays out like a movie itself with the resilience, reckoning, and unseen forces that can alter a life overnight. Mira candidly re...
Senator Cory Booker
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As military strikes bypass Congress, media power rapidly consolidates, and immigration enforcement expands, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker s...
BONUS: Valerie Bertinelli
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive deep dive into Valerie Bertinelli's new memoir "Getting Naked," Val shares insights that all of us ladies need. Plus, she reveals wh...
Valerie Bertinelli
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, actress and author Valerie Bertinelli was seen by millions—but never quite as herself. And that’s a journey Sophia wants...
Pete Buttigieg
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare, deeply personal conversation, former — and perhaps future — presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg opens up about what it’...
Sarah Shahi - BONUS!
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia's conversation with actress and author Sarah Shahi continues with a deeper dive into three of the most revealing and transformative chapters of...
Sarah Shahi - Part 1
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Shahi has spent years playing fearless, complicated women — but now, anticipation builds for the highly awaited premiere of Paradise ...
Jerry O'Connell - Part 2
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia's conversation with "Summer's Last Resort" co-star Jerry continues with real talk about imposter syndrome, raising twin teenage girls and even ...
Jerry O'Connell - Part 1
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While on location in South Africa filming the rom-com "Summer's Last Resort," Sophia sat down with her leading man, actor Jerry O'Connell, to share hi...
Work in Progress: Kristen Welker Part 2
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia's candid conversation continues with "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker. The acclaimed journalist sets her objectivity aside and shares ...
Work in Progress: Kristen Welker Part 1
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every Sunday as moderator of "Meet the Press," Kristen Welker sits across from power, knowing that a single question—asked the wrong way or not ...
Work in Progress: Danae Hays
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Looking at the eclectic crowd attending a Danae Hays comedy show and - as she puts it - you don't know if it's sponsored by the NRA or GLAAD. But some...
Work in Progress: Jeannie Mai
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perimenopause is something every woman will experience—but almost no one prepares us for how deeply it can affect our bodies, identities, and re...
Work in Progress: Mika Brzezinski
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mika Brzezinski has been at the center of America’s political conversation for nearly two decades. She’s covered history-defining moments ...
Work In Progress: Sophia answers fan questions
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new year opens with reflection, resolve, and radical honesty as Sophia answers listeners' bold questions about ambition, love, anxiety, joy, and som...
Work in Progress: Rory Uphold
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of Sophia's best friends, author Rory Uphold shows up with the wit, guts, and sharp perspective that made her debut book a bestseller —...
Work in Progress: Paula Kerger
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She runs PBS — and she’s fighting to save it. Paula Kerger, the longest-serving president in PBS history, sounds the alarm on what’s...
Work in Progress: Caterina Scorsone
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Grey's Anatomy" star Caterina Scorsone reflects on what led a curious kid from Toronto to embody Dr. Amelia Shepherd, one of the most complex, electr...
Work In Progress: Monica Lewinsky Part 2
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our extended conversation with Monica Lewinsky charts the aftermath of a life turned upside down - the regrets, reflections, struggles and h...
Work In Progress: Monica Lewinsky Part 1
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a 22-year-old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky engaged in an intimate relationship with the most powerful man in the world. Two years later, she...
Work in Progress: Kamala Harris
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President Kamala Harris sits down with Sophia in Toronto, sharing the joy, heartbreak, humor, and fire behind 107 Days - the memoir chronicl...
Work in Progress: Abby Phillip
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Phillip is one of the most trusted voices in American media — the anchor of CNN NewsNight and a sharp, steady guide through democracy&rsquo...
Work in Progress: Kathy Hochul
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul leads like a mom who’s had enough — protective, outspoken, and unwilling to watch her people get pu...
Work in Progress: Amanda Kloots
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Kloots has lived many lives — Broadway dancer, Rockette, author, TV host, wife and now, single mom — and she’s still redefini...
Tell Me Something Messy Presents: “Sophia Bush on Purpose, Partnership, and Letting Go”
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heyyy, Work in Progress listeners! We’re thrilled to share a special episode takeover from Tell Me Something Messy—the raw, hilarious...
Work in Progress: Malala Yousafzai
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Malala Yousafzai was just 15 when the Taliban tried to silence her for demanding girls’ right to education — and instead made her one of t...
Work in Progress: Robert Reich
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Reich has spent a lifetime standing up to bullies—from the playground to the halls of power. Now, the former Labor Secretary and bestsell...
Work in Progress: Jasmine Crockett
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett isn’t pulling punches — especially now, as she fights a Texas redistricting plan that could erase her distr...
Work in Progress: Brie Larson & Courtney McBroom
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom are redefining what it means to throw a party — and to live one. From childhood hot-dog experiments to full-blo...
Work in Progress: Mayci Neeley
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" fan favorite Mayci Neeley gets brutally honest about love, loss, and survival —stories she lays bare in her n...
Work in Progress: Grace Van Patten
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hulu’s acclaimed limited series "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox" pushed Grace Van Patten to her limits—learning Italian in weeks, embodyi...
Work in Progress: Carson Daly
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carson Daly has been a defining voice in pop culture for more than three decades, but despite his warmth, humor and openness in front of the camera, b...
Work in Progress: Dr. Meghan Beach
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beloved Pediatric Emergency Department doctor and social media sensation Dr. Meghan Beach is trusted by millions on social media for he...
Work in Progress: Malin Akerman
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unfiltered, unapologetic, and utterly magnetic—Malin Åkerman is fresh off her bold, twist-filled turn in "The Hunting Wives" and opens up ...
Work in Progress: Cristela Alonzo
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cristela Alonzo isn’t just one of the funniest voices in comedy—she’s a storyteller whose underdog journey fuels razor-sharp stand-u...
Work in Progress: Lilly Singh
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lilly Singh has never been afraid to break boundaries, and her latest project proves it. A trailblazing comedian, storyteller, and digital creator, Li...
Work in Progress: Jonathan Capehart
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jonathan Capehart opens up about his extraordinary life and his latest book, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons fro...
Work in Progress: Don Lemon
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don Lemon is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in American media. Known for fearless storytellin...
Work in Progress: Amanda Knox Part 2
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia's in-depth conversation with Amanda Knox continues with what happened after the guilty verdict - from Amanda's traumatic time spent in an Itali...
Work in Progress: Amanda Knox - Part 1
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Knox went from a college student studying abroad to the center of one of the most notorious wrongful convictions of our time. Vilified by tablo...
Work in Progress: Alyson Stoner
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alyson Stoner appeared in over 200 films, TV shows and tours, leaving an indelible mark on pop culture long before they were old enough to drive. But ...
Work in Progress: Tony Hale
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Hale has infused humor and heart into hilariously awkward TV characters on "Arrested Development" and "Veep," and now he’s taking on a...
Work in Progress: Lake Bell
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lake Bell is known for acting, directing and screenwriting, and now she adds children’s author to her credits! Inspired by her young daughter&rs...
Work in Progress: JURNEE SMOLLETT
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning actress Jurnee Smollett is a veteran of the big and small screen, and she’s not even 40 yet! The actress started her career when s...
Work In Progress: Bozoma Saint John
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breakout star of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Bozoma Saint John joins Sophia at the Create and Cultivate Festival to share all the juicy deta...
Work in Progress: Jay Inslee
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The current administration's environmental rollbacks are certainly disheartening, but there are folks like Former Governor Jay Inslee who are on a mis...
Work in Progress: Melinda French Gates
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Changes are a part of life, and sharing one's experiences can help others navigate their life transitions. That's what philanthropist, businesswoman, ...
Work in Progress: David Oyelowo
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of our favorite guests is back on the pod! Multi-award-winning actor, producer, director, and proud father David Oyelowo has been very busy in fro...
Work in Progress: Melanie Lynskey
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Lynskey has viewers glued to their TVs with her on-screen work in Showtime's Emmy-nominated hit series, “Yellowjackets,” but ...
Work in Progress: Michael Urie
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
True talent speaks for itself, and Micael Urie has it in droves! From playing fan favorite catty assistant Marc St. James on "Ugly Betty" to play...
Work in Progress: Mayor Karen Bass
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve seen the headlines, the news footage, and the online outrage about the ICE raids in LA, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Sophia to give...
Work In Progress: Shannon Watts
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Activist and author Shannon Watts has an important message for women - it is not too late — and you are not too old! — to go after what yo...
Work in Progress: Heather McMahan
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Her motto in fourth grade was, 'If you can believe it and dream it, you can do it!' And Heather McMahan has done it! She's got a standup special strea...
Work in Progress: O-T Fagbenle
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Triple threat, O-T Fagbenle, has had viewers glued to their screens with his portrayal of Luke on Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale," which is coming to its...
Work in Progress: Tinx
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Temperatures are climbing in here! Radio and podcast host and NY Times best-selling author, Tinx, has just dropped her anticipated debut fiction novel...
Work in Progress: Carrie Preston
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a small-town girl doing plays as an 8-year-old in Macon, Georgia, to being a leading lady on her own hit TV show! Carrie Preston shines as 'Elsbe...
Work in Progress: Annaleigh Ashford
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that Tony Award-winning actress Annaleigh Ashford is a versatile force to be reckoned with! From her captivating performances on Broadw...
Work in Progress: Susan Kelechi Watson
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TV viewers welcomed Susan Kelechi Watson into their homes for six seasons as the beloved Beth Pearson on 'This is Us.' Now, viewers can see her in a t...
Work in Progress: Kim Raver
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a big dose of fun when Dr. Teddy Altman makes a house call to the pod!Yes, it's a Cass and Teddy reunion! Actress, producer, and directo...
Work in Progress: Michelle Obama: The Conversation Continues…
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Obama reveals her TV guilty (and not so guilty) pleasures, her love of tennis, a good martini, motherhood and marriage. Listen to Michelle's ...
Work in Progress: Michelle Obama
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FLOTUS, wife, mother, author, attorney, advocate, television producer and host of the podcast IMO…Michelle Obama is here! Listen to Miche...
Work in Progress: Rep. Eric Swalwell & Jordan C. Brown
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the daily headlines coming out of the White House are making you feel antsy, discouraged, angry, or overwhelmed…you're not alone!There are p...
Work in Progress: Bellamy Young
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
POTUS is in the house! Bellamy Young has been a busy actor for 30 years, tackling many roles, including playing President Mellie Grant on the hit show...
Work in Progress: Aaron Parnas
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At just 25 years old, Aaron Parnas has already been on a wild journey. He began college at the age of 14, entered law school at 18, and wrote his firs...
Work in Progress: Whitney Cummings
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When comedian Whitney Cummings stops by the pod, she doesn’t hold back!Whitney takes Sophia on an emotional roller coaster, opening up about fre...
Work in Progress: Dylan Mulvaney
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content creator, actress, and now writer Dylan Mulvaney is reclaiming her narrative in her new book,"Paper Doll."Prepare yourself for an energetic, en...
Work in Progress: Aloe Blacc
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc is back with his first album in five years — but it's not your typical album. This one merges the ...
Dr. Thema Bryant
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this journey of life, sometimes it can feel like we have lost our way. Dr. Thema Bryant has written a road map for those seeking to discover ...
Work in Progress: JoAnna Garcia Swisher
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sophia is joined by a fellow CW alum — multi-talented actress, producer, host, entrepreneur, and lovely human being JoAnna Garcia Swi...
Zerlina Maxwell
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a second grader, Zerlina Maxwell was obsessed with politics, so it was no surprise that she would go on to work for two presidential campaigns. Tod...
Work in Progress: Chelsea Handler
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since she was a little kid she's given off big baller energy, by the age of ten she was in business running a successful spiked lemonade stand (true s...
Work in Progress: Malika Andrews
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a moment to applaud Malika Andrews for breaking a glass ceiling in the sports industry! She's the first woman to ever host the NBA Draft, a...
Work in Progress: S.E. Cupp
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If it feels like news headlines are getting more and more terrifying with each passing day, you aren’t alone. To try to get some help making sen...
Work in Progress: Troian Bellisario
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From roaming the halls of high school in the cult classic "Pretty Little Liars" to patrolling the streets of Long Beach in Prime Video's new series "O...
Work in Progress: Lena Waithe
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lena Waithe spent her childhood watching classic '90s sitcoms, dreaming of one day becoming a writer — and she made it happen! The Hollywood pow...
Work in Progress: Lili Reinhart
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Lili Reinhart lit up the small screen as Betty Cooper on the CW hit series Riverdale, but her off-screen work is just as bright. In addition t...
Work in Progress Q&A: Progress Made, Work to Go
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Sophia feels grateful and ready to tackle the new year and a new Q&A! Yes, Sophia is answering fan q...
Work in Progress: Karen Pittman & Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Holidays are here, a time of joyous celebrations, delicious foods, and gift-giving. However, for millions of Americans, it's a time of stress and ...
Work in Progress: Megan Park
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TV fans got to see Megan Park shine in front of the cameras in the popular series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but her work behind the ca...