Best David A Frankel Podcasts (2025)

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Minisode 7 - Crush(ed) by the Church: David Archuleta’s Awakening (American Idol) 14:34

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This week, we dive into the emotional and high-stakes departure of David Archuleta from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Once the squeaky-clean, soft-spoken American Idol runner-up and a golden boy for Mormon ideals, David has since pulled back the curtain on what it really meant to be closeted, controlled, and conflicted within a b…

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Matthew Goode 59:18

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Yes, Matthew Goode is as charming as you'd expect. Matthew joins Josh to chat about his re-teaming with Scott Frank in the critically acclaimed DEPT. Q, a disastrous James Bond meeting, his early experiences on CHASING LIBERTY, WATCHMEN, and much more! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad…

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13 - Beauty Lab and Laundering (with Sarah Miller) 1:06:27

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Jen Shah had it all—an entourage of assistants, a house she named after herself, and a closet that deserved its own snowflake. She also had a habit of screaming at her friends and starting fights she couldn’t finish. But while she was spiraling on screen, something much bigger was unfolding off camera. In this episode, we follow Jen’s Bravo arc exa…

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Cult Girl Summer: RB's Rules of Cults 2:17

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This summer, Reality Bombshell dives into all things cults in reality tv. But first, let's lay out some rules of cults. Have a case or anything else reality TV related you want to hear us cover? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Follow us @realitybombshell on all social media platforms. Linktr.ee/realitybombshell…

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Sam Rockwell 1:02:49

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When Sam Rockwell shows up good things happen. From indies to blockbusters to his latest instantly iconic surprise turn in THE WHITE LOTUS, he's a true chameleon and an actor's actor. Sam joins Josh to chat memorable monologues, his favorite actors, why Philip Seymour Hoffman was such an inspiration, and more. Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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S7 E20 - Dr. David Williams 51:03

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To read all of Dr. David Williams responses to my podcast questions, visit https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fa8kvlr0guzoaaxce1sig/David-Williams-Podcast-Handout.pdf?rlkey=7efgocaa9x4nni2m9v68l6ngt&st=gog73052&dl=0To learn more about David's consulting services, visit: coach4technology.netCheck out the Experiencing Music Technology website here: teach…

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28 YEARS LATER with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 53:14

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It hasn't quite been 28 years but it's been a long time since 28 DAYS LATER. Now at long last director Danny Boyle is back. He joins Josh along with his 28 YEARS LATER stars Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson for this sneak peek at the long-awaited sequel to the horror classic. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y. Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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12 - Frankel v. Bensimon (RHONY) 53:09

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Before Scary Island, there was a fashion show, a charity meeting, and one incredibly tense drink. In this episode, we rewind to Kelly’s first season on The Real Housewives of New York City and unpack her early clash with Bethenny Frankel. Bethenny’s quick wit had already made her a fan favorite. Kelly, newly introduced as Luann’s friend, brought ho…

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BATMAN BEGINS 20th Anniversary special with David Goyer 50:23

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We're celebrating 20 years since the launch of the Dark Knight trilogy with BATMAN BEGINS co-writer David Goyer! It's a deep dive into everything that made the movie special and changed the pop culture landscape forever! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Gary Oldman, Vol. III 1:22:26

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One of the all time greats, Gary Oldman, returns for another masterclass discussion of acting, Hogwarts houses, and TIPTOES. Plus SLOW HORSES, DRACULA, and so much more! #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #garyoldman #slowhorses Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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11 - Big Brother Did 9/11 39:17

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This week on Reality Bombshell, Ben breaks down summer 2001's biggest reality hit- Big Brother Season 2. As the season continued into September, production was tasked with an impossible decision - leave the houseguests in the dark about the terrorist attacks, or break protocol and enter the house to deliver the news? We revisit the moment producers…

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Minisode 6 - How the Kardashian Cookie Crumbls 17:13

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This week on a Reality Bombshell minisode, we’re not talking felony... we’re talking frosting.The Kardashians have officially infiltrated Crumbl Cookie, and we have questions:Who authorized this sugar-stacked collab? Is this just another snackable stunt from the marketing mastermind Kris Jenner, or the opening act of a hostile dessert industry take…

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S7 E19 - Tatyana Louis-Jacques 44:55

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Tom Hiddleston, Vol. VI 58:54

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Of course Tom Hiddleston is back! His latest film, THE LIFE OF CHUCK, is earning rave reviews so the man himself is here to talk about it, plus his return as Loki, his Everest adventure, Much Ado About Nothing, and what his favorite project in his career is. Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sa…

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10 - Survivor: Gender Changers 48:02

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This week on Reality Bombshell, we revisit Survivor: Game Changers and investigate the night that strategy crossed into scandal. It was supposed to be just another blindside. But when Jeff Varner turned to Zeke Smith at Tribal Council and revealed a secret Zeke hadn’t shared with anyone on the island (let alone on national television) it became som…

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Elissa Altman reads from Permission 1:49:23

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Get Elissa Altman's Permission (ha!) at her website, ElissaAltman.com where you can also subscribe to her Substack, Poor Man's Feast. Don't forget to hit Follow so Daring To Tell will automatically drop into your podcast app each month! Sign up for Michelle Redo's newsletter, The Re-do, for more contemplations on the topics in each episode at Miche…

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Benicio Del Toro 42:25

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One of the most versatile and fascinating actors of the last 30 years joins Josh on the podcast this week. Benicio Del Toro takes centerstage in a new Wes Anderson film and is here to talk about it, not to mention his experience making THE USUAL SUSPECTS, SICARIO, and much more. UPCOMING EVENTS Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ C…

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Reality Bombshell - Trailer 0:33

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Welcome to Reality Bombshell - the podcast that investigates the not-true crimes of your guiltiest pleasures and examines reality TV through a true crime lens! Join Ben and Arielle as they dive into a new "case" every Wednesday, with bonus minisodes every other Friday.By realitybombshell

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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney & more) 1:02:19

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The HOUSE OF THE DRAGON cast (Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney, Steve Toussaint, and Ewan Mitchell) gathers (along with Ryan Condal and Sara Hess) to talk about key relationships, creative challenges, and look ahead to season 3. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny…

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9 - Jaxaholics Anonymous (Vanderpump Rules) 1:03:02

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This week, we meet the first woman to be truly Jaxxed.Fresh off a Vegas scandal, Jax rebounds hard—with his dog sitter, aspiring actress and newly sober SUR server, Laura-Leigh. What starts with sex in a restaurant bathroom ends with a brutal breakup… at an AA meeting.As Stassi sharpens her mean girl claws and Laura-Leigh gets pulled deeper into Ja…

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Christopher McQuarrie 1:06:31

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It may or may not be the FINAL reckoning for the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise but writer/director Christopher McQuarrie is here to talk about the unusual way they make these films, plus give some teases about the future of TOP GUN and DAYS OF THUNDER, and a glimpse at the Superman sequel he wanted to do. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jod…

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Minisode 5 - The Talented Mr. Schneebly (Survivor, The Amazing Race, and The White Lotus) 16:49

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Before The White Lotus became a cultural phenomenon — before the Emmys, the satire, the pineapples — Mike White was sweating through challenges and racing across continents on The Amazing Race and Survivor: David vs. Goliath. And in this episode, we’re tracing how those reality TV experiences didn’t just entertain us — they informed everything abou…

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Jonathan Groff 55:09

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He's just coming off a Tony win and he just might be in line for another! Jonathan Groff takes center stage on this episode to talk about playing Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME, how SPRING AWAKENING changed his life, why he was so well suited for MINDHUNTER, and what he considers the best movie musicals of all time! UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A …

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S7 E18 - Dr. William Tonissen 51:34

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Reality Check: Autism Representation in Survivor 48 48:37

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This week, we take a look at Survivor Season 48 through the lens of autism representation, focusing on contestant Eva Erickson, who shared her diagnosis with grace and clarity in a high-pressure, socially complex environment. This isn’t about controversy — it’s about care, context, and why telling stories like Eva’s matters, especially on shows tha…

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Tony Gilroy 1:03:18

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How do you make the most celebrated STAR WARS story in decades without so much as a jedi in sight? You hire Tony Gilroy. The filmmaker behind MICHAEL CLAYTON and THE BOURNE LEGACY joins Josh to talk about his unlikely journey to ANDOR. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny …

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Alexander Skarsgard, Vol. III 1:02:51

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Sure, Alexander Skarsgard can be the leading man of your dreams but what he really wants to do is play a socially awkward android. And that's what he's doing in MURDERBOT, his new Apple series. He joins Josh at this live taping at the 92nd Street Y to discuss his journey from TRUE BLOOD to BIG LITTLE LIES to THE NORTHMAN to here, plus why he's more…

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Minisode 4 - The Sweater Comes Off 18:56

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This week, the case is reopened—and the truth is on the record. Frank gets fired from SUR the very morning he’s supposed to meet her parents. Meanwhile, Jax Taylor has spent an entire season denying everything: the cheating, the Vegas rumors, the porn star. But with therapy sessions, surprise bouquets, and one final heart-to-heart… do we finally ge…

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John Boyega, Vol. III 1:06:17

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John Boyega is one of us. Sure he's a STAR WARS star but he's also an unapologetic fanboy. He brings his enthusiasm to his chat with Josh taped in front of a live audience in Chicago at C2E2 to talk all things STAR WARS, Marvel, ATTACK THE BLOCK, and more. UPCOMING EVENTS Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- ⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠ Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- …

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S7 E17 - Dr. Christopher Burns 47:39

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Jeremy Renner, Vol. III 54:38

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Jeremy Renner is a survivor, an inspiration, an amazing actor, a superhero, and now an author! Her returns to the podcast to talk about all of it, his long road of recovery after a horrific accident, lessons learned, and what the future holds for him in Marvel and beyond. UPCOMING EVENTS Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- ⁠tickets here⁠ Tony Gilroy …

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8 - The Devil in the White Sweater (Vanderpump Rules) 1:00:41

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This week, Ben and Kels are officially introduced to West Hollywood’s hottest restaurant—SUR, where the drinks are strong, the storylines stronger, and everyone’s trying to get their SAG card. At the center: Stassi and Jax, the co-dependent rulers of the SURfdom, in yet another messy breakup. What starts with a few shots ends with a fistfight in Ve…

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Nina Lichtenstein reads from Body: My Life in Parts 1:29:21

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Visit Nina Lichtenstein's website to pre-order her new memoir Body: My Life in Parts available May 27th! Visit Maine Writer's Studio for information about her October retreat "Embodied Stories", as well as upcoming workshops and the next monthly Literary Salon. Check out Nina Lichtenstein's Substack, The Viking Jewess and Other Curiosities Sign up …

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Paul Feig, Vol. III 55:06

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Paul Feig has lived in director's jail and lived to tell the tale. Now he's out though and making crowd-pleaser after crowd-pleaser. Paul joins Josh at a special taping at the Miami Film Festival for a chat about sequels (ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR), the legacy of FREAKS & GEEKS, and the success story that is BRIDESMAIDS. UPCOMING EVENTS! Alexander Skars…

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7 - Around the World in 80 Shoves (The Amazing Race) 43:13

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This week, we revisit one of the darkest chapters in The Amazing Race’s history. Jonathan and Victoria weren’t just chasing a million-dollar prize — they were unraveling in real time, their marriage cracking under pressure and aggression with cameras rolling. What started as competitive tension quickly crossed the line, raising questions about prod…

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STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW 57:37

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Get a peek behind the STRANGER THINGS curtain with the creative team of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW! UPCOMING EVENTS! Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- ⁠Tickets here!⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Quince.com/happysadco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Minisode 3 - A Hot New Bombshell: I Invented Gay Slurs (Celebrity Big Brother UK) 26:26

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He lasted just six days. When Mickey Rourke entered the Celebrity Big Brother house, producers were banking on eccentricity — what they got was something far less entertaining. In this emergency minisode, we investigate the unraveling of a Hollywood icon who brought more scandal than star power, leaving cast and viewers alike in stunned silence. Th…

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Kaitlyn Dever, Vol. II (THE LAST OF US spoilers!) 59:29

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SPOILERS for THE LAST OF US season 2, episode 2! Kaitlyn Dever joins Josh to talk about her long history with THE LAST OF US, nearly playing Ellie, getting cast as Abby, her personal loss while filming, and shooting "the scene". #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #thelastofus #kaitlyndever UPCOMING EVENTS! Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here! SUPPO…

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6 - The Lizard of Oz (RHOP) 45:11

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This week, we peel back the layers of kangaroo sliders and marital power plays to reveal how a concept built on Aussie charm went down under. Ashley Darby set out to prove she and her Aussie husband could have it all: love, legacy, and a restaurant with emu on the menu. But as the pressure to perform mounted, cracks in the foundation began to show—…

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S7 E16 - Max Wheeler 47:13

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To learn more about YuStudio, visit: https://charanga.com/site/secondary/yustudio/To check out Max's artist page on Spotify, visit: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VfVPS04066laDWCxcVe1j?si=smj59Z9CQlOCPfvh18bK_wBy MusicFirst

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Bryce Dallas Howard, Vol. III 1:05:11

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Bryce Dallas Howard returns to talk about her documentary, PETS, her directing career, STAR WARS, plus she gets surprised by her dad, Ron Howard! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Quince.com/happysadco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Emilio Estevez 1:02:33

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Emilio Estevez ran away from early fame only to now come full circle with it. He joins Josh to talk about revisiting his early works, from THE BREAKFAST CLUB and THE MIGHTY DUCKS to YOUNG GUNS. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Quince.com/happysadco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the ⁠…

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5 - The Leg (RHONY) 49:59

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A ghostwriter. A socialite. A prosthetic leg. When Aviva Drescher accuses Carole Radziwill of faking her memoir, what begins as a petty literary jab spirals into a full-blown character assassination. Tensions rise, asthma flares up, and one final dinner party ends not in reconciliation—but in Housewives infamy. This is the story of a reputational t…

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Spoilers w/Craig Mazin 53:14

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THE LAST OS US is finally back! And so is co-creator Craig Mazin to spill the secrets about the approach to season 2, casting of chharacters, and the future of the series. SPOILERS ahead if you don't know what happens in the THE LAST OF US 2! You've been warned. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 14th -- Bryce Dallas Howard In New York -- ⁠Tickets here!⁠ SUPPO…

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Kit Connor 55:25

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At barely 21 years of age, Kit Connor is one of the youngest guests in the history of Happy Sad Confused, but to look at his resume he's off to quite the impressive start. He talks about it all from HEARTSTOPPER and his Broadway debut in ROMEO & JULIET to his life-changing experience making WARFARE. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 12th -- C2E2 events in Chi…

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Minisode 2 - A Hot New Bombshell: Meet The Baldwins (The Baldwins) 21:31

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This week, we investigate The Baldwins, TLC’s newest reality swing at image rehab, featuring Alec, Hilaria, and their seven children. It’s part family docuseries, part PR damage control, and fully unhinged entertainment. From Alec’s attempt to rewrite his public persona to Hilaria’s ongoing commitment to the bit, we unpack how chaos, content, and c…

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4 - The Bachelor Turned Me Gay: The Gabby Windey Story (The Bachelor) 49:33

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What happens when America's sweetheart from The Bachelor franchise steps out of the fantasy suite and into her queer era? In this episode, we unpack the stunning, meme-worthy, and quietly radical pivot of Gabby Windey, a former Denver Broncos cheerleader turned reality TV icon, who went from dating 26 men on national television… to casually droppin…

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Vincent D'Onofrio 59:49

3M ago59:49

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Vincent D'Onofrio is an actor's actor. Since making his film debut in FULL METAL JACKET he's always poured his heart and soul into role after role. He joins Josh to talk about his big swings in films like MEN IN BLACK, why he defends the method, and the unexpected gift of playing Kingpin in DAREDEVIL. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 6th -- Paul Feig in Miam…

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3 - The Housewife, The Hospital, & The Holy Ghost (RHOSLC) 46:08

3M ago46:08

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A hug, a smell, and a party gone rogue—Salt Lake hadn’t seen a feud this messy since the feds came for Brigham Young (until Season 2 of RHOSLC, that is). In this episode, we travel back to 2019, when Jen Shah and Mary Cosby ignite a Housewives conflict over one of the most absurd insults in Bravo history. There are meatballs, male strippers, coutur…

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The Mother of All Decisions with Betsy Armstrong 1:12:46

3M ago1:12:46

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Be sure to click follow on this podcast so you'll get the new episode that posts on the first Tuesday of each month. For April 2025 host Michelle Redo talks with Betsy Armstrong about her debut memoir, The Mother of All Decisions: A Memoir of Mother Loss, Legacy and Adopting Kids in Midlife. Daring to Tell is proud to be a sponsor at this year's Wo…