Too $hort joins us to look back on more than four decades in hip-hop and the stories behind one of the genre’s most enduring careers. He takes us back to Oakland in the ’80s, when he was selling $20 custom raps on cassette to local drug dealers, and explains how his voice and name became famous around the Bay Area before people even knew what he looked like. He also gets into the stories behind songs like “Freaky Tales” and “Blowjob Betty,” his mother’s reaction to his music, the meaning of being a “player,” and why his supposed retirement in 1996 was never quite what it seemed.

Now 60 years old and still going strong, he breaks down his place in hip-hop history, from the ’90s East Coast–West Coast rivalry and the rise of hyphy to the Lil Jon collaboration that changed the course of his career and the making of “Blow the Whistle.” Too $hort shares what it was like recording with The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac and JAY-Z (the only rapper to do so!), including watching Biggie work without writing down his verses and the incredible speed of Tupac’s process. Plus, he talks working with Snow Tha Product, forming Mount Westmore with Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and E-40, becoming a father later in life, and so much more.

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AWICH and ONE OK ROCK frontman Taka join us to introduce YAO, the new Japanese supergroup bringing together AWICH, ONE OK ROCK, CHICO CARLITO and Paledusk. They explain how the collective came together, the Japanese philosophy behind its name, spending a month in Biarritz creating together and the story behind debut single “777.” Plus, working with RZA, JAY-Z and Linkin Park, and the differences between Japanese and American artists.

AWICH opens up about growing up in Okinawa, writing poetry, becoming a rapper at 14, moving to America, motherhood and returning home after the death of her daughter’s father. Meanwhile, Taka reflects on growing up with two famous singers as parents, facing assumptions about his success, getting kicked out of J-pop group NEWS and eventually becoming the frontman of ONE OK ROCK. Plus, learning English, why Taka once planned to quit at 35, Ed Sheeran at the Sphere, Backstreet Boys, Vegas, and taking Japanese music global.

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The Warning join us in the studio for a second time to discuss their fifth album, Everything's Falling. Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, sisters Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal stop in fresh from Japan to talk about making the record, taking six months off the road to process the past five years, and what they've learned after 13 years together as a band. We also get into why they write in English, how Monterrey still comes through in their music, and the ways they've continued to get to know each other through the songs they make.

Plus, we dig into the specific songs on the record, from catastrophic thoughts and industry tunnel vision to growing up in public and the double standards still being felt for women in rock. The sisters also discuss fear of dying, the influence of Sean Paul, which of them is the most opinionated and confrontational, getting back on the road, and so much more.

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The legend that is Sara Bareilles joins us to talk about ‘Good Grief,’ her first album in seven years, and the new documentary of the same name. She opens up about navigating some incredibly difficult years, and the tenderness, humor and humility she’s found along the way. During that time, she’s said goodbye to several close friends while also embarking on IVF, and she’s open in her music — and in person — about the complicated emotions that can accompany the path to parenthood. The documentary captures the intimate recording of the album in Woodstock, NY, with her close collaborators, alongside incredibly candid conversations exploring many of the same themes. She also discusses the story behind the song “Home,” which was inspired by a podcast conversation between Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert about Colbert losing his father and two brothers when he was just 10 years old.

Sara also looks back at the songs and projects that have shaped her career, from “Gravity” and “Brave” to “Love Song”; the origins of ‘Waitress’ and what writing musical theater taught her about collaboration; and her connection to poet and activist Andrea Gibson, both in song and through the documentary ‘Come See Me in the Good Light.’ Kelsey pops in to go deep on Sara’s hilarious Netflix show ‘Girls5eva,’ and Sara leaves us with some real food for thought: the idea at the heart of ‘Good Grief’ is that the life you have isn’t somewhere else waiting for you — you have to wake up to the one you’re already living.

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Owen Thiele has stories for days. We could have kept him chin-wagging on the couch for another hour, but the actor, podcaster, and all around hilarious human stopped by primarily to talk about the hotly anticipated second season of ‘Adults,’ which, by the way, blows season 1 out of the water.

We discuss the show in-depth, working with his now-bestie castmates and the arc of Anton’s story, not to mention the entrance of Raven Symone as his sister (and the cultural importance of ‘That’s So Raven.’ But then things get really good: there’s talk of peptides, SoulCyle sharting, his fascinating childhood and family history — from his adoption story, to his mom as his best bud, to his star-studded LA high school — and just what is going on with his in-development series ‘Off Color’ based on his real life. And of course we get into his podcast, ‘In Your Dreams’ (Alex Cooper made him do it), his long-term love with iconic stylist-to-the-stars Jared, staying friends with exes, going to NYU with Timothée Chalamet, appearing in an Almay commercial as Rashida Jones’ assistant, and so much more.

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Maia Reficco and Fernando Lindez join us to discuss their new Prime Video romance ‘The Last Sunrise,’ based on the novel by Anna Todd. Maia stars as Ry, a college student living with a chronic illness who heads to Mallorca with her protective mother, played by Eva Longoria, and unexpectedly falls for local Julián, played by Fernando. Maia comes to the film after starring in ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ and making her mark on Broadway in ‘Hadestown,’ while Spanish actor and model Fernando brings a very different path to the couch — from being discovered in the background of a friend’s Instagram photo at 18 to opening a Versace show in Milan.

They talk about their bad first impressions to building a genuine closeness while filming in Mallorca, intimacy coordination, the logistics of Fernando’s nude scene, (and his love of nude beaches!), and what it was like having Eva Longoria play Maia’s mom. They also unpack the film’s bigger ideas about romance, family, and how fleeting life can be.

Plus, Maia talks about her Argentine identity, her Nickelodeon past, meeting Lionel Messi, and the importance of queer representation and queer characters existing without being tokenized. Fernando opens up about playing a gay character in ‘Elite,’ the loneliness and relentlessness of his early modeling years, and why Julián might be more like him than he expected.

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At just 19 years old, Chino Pacas has already released three LPs: 'Que Sigan Llegando las Pacas' (2024), 'CRISTIAN' (2025), and now 'QSLLP V2' — a record inspired in part by John Wick. His music is yet another reason why corridos are going global and reaching new, younger audiences. He joins us on the couch for the first time to talk about his beginnings in Mexico, the essential influence of his brother Turo, moving to Florida, going viral on TikTok, and getting discovered and signed by JOP. Oh, and then there was that lil’ collab with Drake.

Plus, he discusses collaborating with FLVCKKA, wanting to experiment with bachata and cumbia — and eventually record in English — how he wound up buying a fan a Louis Vuitton bag, why “gorditas is my thing,” and so much more.

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After having Nick and Chris on the show over the years we finally bag Matt who has something he’s super proud to talk about: his memoir ‘What Happened Yesterday.’ The 23-year-old opens up about growing up as a triplet with Nick and Chris and the complicated process of figuring out who he is outside of his brothers after spending much of their lives having practically identical experiences. Plus, how the three have learned to create together while building increasingly independent lives.

Primarily though, his memoir is a candid portrayal of his experiences living with debilitating anxiety, his mental health and medication journey, not to mention therapy. He discusses the loss of his grandad, family issues, panic attacks, and how writing has become an outlet and a boon.

We also discuss the adrenaline rush of the Sturniolo Triplets’ rapid YouTube success, social media and public perception, and why he wants to talk openly about mental health while keeping some parts of his life — including his relationships — completely private. Oh! And his utter lack of FOMO, why Nick still can’t drive, Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks, asking Madison Beer for memoir-writing advice, and so much more.

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Harry Jowsey returns to discuss his new Netflix show ‘Let’s Marry Harry,’ where 20 women are competing for his heart as he searches for a wife with help from friends Amanda Kloots, Sony Henty, and his ex Georgia Hassarati. Alex Cooper also pops in with her two cents.

The Aussie-born reality TV bad boy and heartthrob has become a reality TV regular (watch out for him on ‘The Mob’ this Fall) since his 2020 break out moment on 2020’s ‘Too Hot to Handle.’ He’s since expanded into podcasting (‘Boyfriend Material’), hosting, producing, and even acting (in a film with Al Pacino?! Yeah really!). Oh and he has his own skincare brand which he founded after several skin cancer scares.

On this ep Harry opens up about losing his dad through assisted dying, continuing to navigate his grief, and how that experience reshaped the way he thinks about commitment, monogamy, and what he wants from a partner. He also talks about sobriety, his relationship with alcohol, his infamous dating history, and what it’s been like trying to grow out of the “reality TV bad boy” label while still living a very public life. Plus, he gets into what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV, looksmaxxing, OnlyFans, and why ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ is one of the first projects he feels genuinely proud of.

Has Harry finally graduated from boyf material to hubby material? See what you think.

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Omah Lay joins us two years after his last visit — an interview during which he experienced his first-ever earthquake! Nothing quite so eventful happened this time, but a lot has changed.

Now 29, Omah Lay is back with his sophomore LP, ‘Clarity of Mind,’ an album he believes might just be the greatest Afrobeats album ever made.

He opens up about the past two years and what it has taken to find greater peace and emotional freedom, including working on his mental health, letting go, navigating shifts in his identity and learning not to push love away. He talks about loneliness, narcissism, get into why he chopped off all his hair, and the fresh start it represented.

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FLO join us in the studio for the first time to discuss their latest album ‘Therapy at the Club’ and they are a hoot. We get straight into it: the sisterhood, the songwriting, the haters, and all the drama that goes down at the club (and the club loos - that’s British for bathroom, FYI). They even do a bit of a capella, because, of course, their seamless vocal blending is the bedrock of their sound.

What’s fascinating about this trio, made up of Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer, even though they were put together by the industry bods, it seems like they’ve been friends forever, bonded by being raised like single mums, and a like-minded drive. And they don’t give a damn if having an opinion as women in music can sometimes be mistaken for being “difficult.”

They also talk about their key collaborators — MNEK, Julian Bunetta, each other — Missy Elliott, Cynthia Erivo, stripping it back for Tiny Desk, getting paranoid on edibles, partying in Ibiza, and breaking down some of their hits including “Pose,” “Haterbooth,” “Cry Ugly,” and more. Which one of them dropped the word mitochondria? Watch to find out.

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Noah LaLonde, aka Cole Walter joins us on the couch to discuss season three of ‘My Life with the Walter Boys,’ and boy, this season things get prettttty steamy. Of course we get into the evolution of Jackie and Cole’s relationship, and what’s ahead in Season 3 (ugh that ex of Jackie’s who shows up!), plus his nerve-racking chemistry test, conversations with the author behind the original Wattpad phenomenon, and why one breakup scene became one of the toughest scenes he’s ever filmed.

For the 28-year-old Macomb, Michigan-born actor Walter Boys was his big break — the making of him — so we find out about his path to acting, spending two semesters studying law, winning a national hockey championship in 2013, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Plus, he opens up about his close-knit family, singing, the science behind the swooniness of his hair, his heartthrob status, dating rumors, and what he’s learned from Nikki Rodriguez (aka Jackie).

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Travie McCoy sits down with us for the first time ever — a rescheduled interview because just before he was supposed to come in, he legit broke his neck. So we find out what happened there, how he’s been recovering, and what’s up with the first new Gym Class Heroes music since 2011. It’s a song called “Universal Language” and an album is coming… but as for the rest of the band? You’ll just have to watch the interview and see. We also talk about some of his biggest hits from “Billionaire” with Bruno Mars to “Stereo Hearts” with Maroon 5; how Oprah and Diddy got nixed from lyrics, touring with Lil Wayne and T-Pain, depression, being a nostalgia junkie, keeping old love letters, breaking his neck and his lifelong mission to not be corny. He’s 45 now. How wild is that?

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE join us for the first time ever to discuss entering Phase 3 of their career, writing “Brand New,” the Japanese theme song for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. The trio — made up of Motoki Ohmori, Hiloto Wakai, and Ryoka Fujisawa — reflect on the journey from being friends in school to becoming one of the country's biggest bands, why they divide their career into distinct "phases," and the creative freedom that's driving this new era.

We also dive into the deeply personal meaning behind “lulu,” Motoki Ohmori's role as the creative force behind their music, visuals and live shows, their process, and why (their incredible) fashion has become another language for expressing who they are. Along the way, we discuss the story behind “Inferno,” the theme tune for manga series ‘Fire Force,’ their ambitions beyond Japan, makeup on men, the story behind their name and so much more.

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We're thrilled to finally welcome Rebecca Black to the studio. It's been 15 years since she became a global viral sensation at just 13 years old with "Friday"—a song that also made her what many have called "the internet's first punching bag." Since then, she's quietly built one of pop's most fascinating second acts: growing up in public, embracing her queer identity, becoming an acclaimed DJ (yes, we had to talk about that Boiler Room set), and steadily carving out her own lane as an artist. Now, at 29, she's here to discuss her bold sophomore album, 'The Age of the Exhibitionist.'

So who exactly is the exhibitionist—Rebecca, or the rest of us? We explore the album's central themes, from authenticity versus performance to living in an era where everyone is constantly on display, and how DJing has transformed the way she writes and performs music. The artist Lady Gaga once called a "genius" also opens up about queer identity, playing "Hot Wet Delirious" for her girlfriend, the influence of dance music, and finally feeling comfortable celebrating her own success.

Of course, we revisit "Friday," surviving years of ridicule, separating failure from self-worth, and reclaiming one of the internet's most infamous songs. We also dive into the pop bangers across 'The Age of the Exhibitionist', the breakout success of 2024’s "Sugar Water Cyanide," the generosity of Katy Perry, and she even asks Dan if he's ever "tried the gay life." Why not!?

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Jacob Batalon joins us to discuss reprising his role as Ned Leeds for a fourth time in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' The Hawaii-born Filipino actor reflects on nearly a decade growing up alongside Tom Holland and Zendaya, the chemistry audition that changed his life, and why he wasn't even sure there would be a fourth Spider-Man film. It's hard to believe that landing one of the biggest franchises in cinema began with his very first proper audition. He also shares what he learned from Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau and Zendaya while growing up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Plus, Jacob opens up about starring in and executive producing 'Reginald the Vampire', being raised by immigrant parents, overcoming childhood bullying, the grounding influence of his fiancée Veronica, his obsession with Pokémon, and the story behind becoming the internet's "CEO of Sex." Along the way, we discuss breaking male friendship stereotypes, his love of manga, finding creative fulfillment, and why he's always trying to keep the bigger picture in mind.

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XLOV join us in the studio for the first time ever! The stunning quartet — made up of Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru — who hail from China, Taiwan Korea, and Japan, respectively, are here to talk about their latest, fourth EP ‘I,God,’ but it’s also a getting to know you chat.

We find out more about their origins, meeting initially on a Korean survival show, and how under Wumuti’s leadership they came together to truly test the boundaries of K-pop — in terms of both sonics, visuals, and gender representation. A collaborative approach shaped their identity.

We also dig into their latest EP, ‘I,God,’ and discuss how the group's multinational lineup and Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru reflect on coming together from different countries, the creative freedom they have within the group, Wumuti's role on the A&R team, and how they build a song, concept, choreography, and music video from the ground up. Plus the Afrobeat influences on “1&Only,” their definition of rizz, discovering K-pop through BTS, Haru's dance background, their beauty essentials, and so much more.

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Kylie joins us again, a year after the release of ‘Rise of Red,’ after her EP ‘B.O.Y.,’ and after the Zombies/Descedents tour. Now she’s back with the latest installment of Disney’s Descendents ‘Wicked Wonderland,’ and a new EP ‘Valley Girl Problems’ - a collection of wall-to-wall pop perfection with lyrics that are searingly vulnerable and evisceratingly on-point. As her private life imploded she poured everything into journals and with the help of Tayla Parx and Tricky Stewart she turned that heartbreak into songs that will resonate with anyone who’s been blindsided in life. She was processing in real time. And yes we do talk about ‘Wicked Wonderland’… could this be the end of Red for Kylie? Watch to find out.

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Long Beach's own GIVĒON joins us on the couch for the first time to talk about the deluxe version of his album 'BELOVED II.' The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter reflects on growing up on the east side of Long Beach, the first song he ever wrote, his Barry White-esqu baritone, working on Justin Bieber's “Peaches,” and collaborating with artists including Leon Thomas and Teddy Swims. (Turns out he was a Nickelodeon fan.)

Of course we have to talk about his breakout hit “Heartbreak Anniversary,” but the conversation also hits on skincare, celebrating small wins, accosting SZA at the mall and singing to her. Plus wrestling, romance as an art form, learning from past relationships (and what he wants), why failure is often the first step toward success, and so much more. He’s actually so funny. Just the story about him and his brother’s name being pronounced incorrectly for their whole lives is worth the click!

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Twenty years after releasing his classic debut album 'In My Own Words,' Ne-Yo joins us to reflect on that record and the songs that changed his life while introducing his new album country-R&B album, 'Highway 79.' He looks back on his legendary collaborations with Swedish songwriting duo Stargate, the creation of “So Sick,” and the stories behind songs like “Closer” and “Miss Independent,” and all the hits he wrote for others like Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” (she was just a teen when they first met), and Beyoncé's “Irreplaceable” — a song he originally wrote for himself.

Ne-Yo also opens up about why country music inspired his latest project, the changing definition of pop, and why he feels vulnerability has disappeared from modern R&B. Along the way, he shares memories of writing for Rihanna and Michael Jackson, explains why the singer always matters as much as the song itself, writing in Nashville, being a dad to seven kids, playing the Grand Ole Opry and so much more. What’s the inspo behind newie ‘Ms. Tundra’? Will we ever get a new Rihanna LP? Will the songs he wrote for MJ ever see the light of day? Maybe Ne-Yo has the answers…

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Always a joy to have Olivia O’Brien back on the pod — this time to discuss her latest album ‘Pixie’ (it’s her haircut, but listen, she definitely was big into fairies back in the day). It’s been a decade since her breakout hit 'i hate u, i love u' with gnash introduced her to the world, and Olivia is embracing a new era — teaming up with Day Wave aka Jackson Phillips — to create a record that’s indie-pop leaning and as brutally honest as ever. The long purple hair is gone, she’s over her previous attraction to “internet boys,” and her songs showcase her perspective on love, identity, and growing up in the spotlight from this 26-year-old vantage point.

So of course we get into it: the manic pixie dream girl trope, her haircut, and how autobiographical the album really is. She also reflects on 10 years of her breakout song, the disconnect between public perception and reality, being cheated on, dating apps, supporting Benson Boone, the pressure to chase perfection, oversharing and the internet, living with OCD, and so much more.

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After breaking out as Mary Anne Spier in Netflix's 'The Baby-Sitters Club,' Malia Baker has become one of Disney's brightest young stars as Chloe Charming in the 'Descendants' franchise. Joining us on the couch for the first time, Malia chats all about 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' where Chloe and Red must deal with the consequences of changing the past alongside a new generation of heroes and villains.

The Botswana-born, Vancouver-raised actress discusses filming her solo musical number, whether she'd change the past if she could time travel, and the film's themes of friendship, loyalty, and why not every villain is truly a villain. She also opens up about her Disney audition journey, what she learned from working with Brandy, why she intentionally keeps her distance from social media, her activism, and executive producing as well as starring in 'Hair of the Bear,' which was co-directed by Alexandre Trudeau, the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, plus much more.

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One of the biggest voices in modern Bollywood, Vishal Mishra has built an extraordinary career as a singer, songwriter, composer, and playback singer. Best known for songs like "Kaise Hua," "Pehle Bhi Main," "Aaj Bhi," and "Jaate Hue Lamho," his music has become a staple of contemporary Indian cinema, finding audiences around the world. Now, after years of success writing for film, he's released his long-awaited debut studio album, 'Pagalpan.'

Vishal joins us to discuss the years-long process creating this record — he wrote over 170 songs for the album — and reflects on being ridiculed after his ‘Indian Idol’ audition (and other rejections, studying law before committing fully to music, landing his first big break, and writing songs at lightning speed for Bollywood. Currently touring North America, he explains his process, gives us insight into the Indian film industry, plus so much more.

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This inimitable, hilarious, and quip-tastic D’arcy Carden joins us on the couch for the first time to discuss her new ensemble show ‘Five Star Weekend,’ where she plays an over-eager pal with zero social awareness alongside stellar cast including Jennifer Garner, Chloe Sevigny, Regina Hall, and Gemma Chan, to name a few! But we also had to get into her iconic other roles, specifically Janet from ‘The Good Place,’ her early years juggling improv at Upright Citizens Brigade, and popping into numerous eps of ‘Broad City’ thanks to her fellow UCB crew Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. Oh and nannying for none other than Bill Hader who she ultimately wound up on screen with ‘Barry’ alongside Henry Winkler. Phew.

We also discuss her adoration of Maya Rudolph (another co-star), her cool as hell upbringing in the Bay Area, her love of Pearl Jam, her cry prep playlist, her appearances on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy,’ plus her special bond with Lenny Kravitz and just what The Smashing Pumpkins had to do with her changing the spelling of her name. Don’t miss. She’s a hoot.

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Thirteen years since the end of ‘Victorious’ and its spin-off is now imminent: ‘Hollywood Arts,’ starring Daniella Monet reprising her role as Trina (and exec producing). Crazy. Crazier still that Monet — who came up with Zach — has never been on the show. So this interview is really more like a catch up with old friends as they reflect on the next chapter of one of Nickelodeon's most beloved franchises. Together they look back at the original show's legacy, where we left Trina, how the show came together, and what fans can expect as the story picks up — with a few familiar faces set to return.

Beyond ‘HA’ Daniella opens up about balancing acting with raising two children, why Hallmark movies have become such a great fit for this stage of her life, and the changing entertainment landscape since she first dreamed of landing a Nickelodeon show. Other topics discussed: the ‘Victorious’ cast group chat, Trina's evolution, Daniella's audition for ‘Hannah Montana’ and ‘Chicago’ (she busts out some bars), an unexpected run-in with Tom Cruise, filming a McDonald's commercial as a vegan, whether Zach might finally make his long-awaited cameo in the ‘Victorious’ universe, and so much more.

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Best known to many through her hilarious TikToks which often rope in her Oscar-winning legend of a Martin Scorsese, 26-year-old Francesca is also carving out a career as an actor/director/writer in her own right and she joins us fresh off the announcement that she’s been cast in Season 2 of Amazon's 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith.'

We talk about growing up on legendary film sets, why acting scares her more than directing, and how the two disciplines inform one another. Francesca also opens up about hyperfixation, anxiety, becoming a caregiver after her mother was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's, the heartbreak of grieving someone who is still alive (the experiences of which informed her short film ‘Fish Out of Water’), navigating "nepo baby" discourse, and responding to TikTok haters. We also chat about the script she's currently writing, crushing on Asa Butterfield during 'Hugo,' her blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in the One Direction doc, what she thinks about Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz, Saint Carlo Acutis, and plenty more.

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All hail Zooey Deschanel! The indie-quirk queen! And yes we discuss her relationship to the word quirky! The actor will always be Jess from ‘New Girl’ and Summer from ‘500 Days of Summer’ and that adorable older sister stewardess in ‘Almost Famous,’ and we talk about all this — so many iconic roles — plus the lore of her blonde hair in ‘Elf.’

But the craziest thing that’s happened to Zooey in the past year? The TikTok-enabled resurgence of a She & Him song she wrote 25 years ago. In fact, it’s one of the first songs she ever wrote. So yes, we chat about “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today” too, new music, and their upcoming tour this Fall.

We also discuss what it’s like renovating a house with her Property Brother fiancé Jonathan Scott, when her kids will watchher work, karaoke, that first kiss scene in ‘New Girl’ (there’s a lot of ‘New Girl’ in this interview: the rhythm of comedy, specific eps, being preg twice during shooting, and so much more), and how Zooey’s never laid eyes on drugs apart from weed. :)

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Before stepping into the world of Elle Woods, Chandler Kinney had already built an impressive career across Disney, horror, action, and reality TV. From playing fan-favorite werewolf Willa in Disney's 'Zombies' franchise to the horror movie obsessed Tabby Haworthe in 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,' and making history as part of the first all-Black partnership to reach the 'Dancing with the Stars' finale, Chandler has become one of Hollywood's most versatile young stars. Now she's taking on the role of the flannel-wearing Kimberly in Prime Video's highly anticipated 'Legally Blonde' prequel series, 'Elle.'

The self-described “recovering perfectionist” joins us in the studio to talk about landing 'Elle' and her character Kimberly who is anything but nice to the blonde bubbly LA transplant. Set in the 90s, if you like ‘Clueless’ you’ll like ‘Elle,’ and it’s already been renewed for a second season.

We also talk ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ her love for Willa, playing a queer character in a live action Disney movie, and the the legacy of the 'Zombies.' Plus 'Pretty Little Liars,' being homeschooled, studying psychology, her momager, her friendship with Meg Donnelly, and what she describes as the cognitive dissonance of child stardom and knowing “what you do before you know who you are.”

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MICO joins us in the studio for the first time to unpack ‘When the lights turn on,' the Filipino-Canadian artist's debut album, his biggest creative swing and his most personal project to date. The Toronto-born singer-songwriter first broke through with his 2022 indie-pop hit "cut my hair," which became a top 20 radio hit in Canada, with songs like "I'd Hate to Be My Friend" and "HOMESICK" catching fire on TikTok.

The 23-year-old discusses coming up on Discord and Twitch, plus he opens up about making a breakup record in real time, the disconnect between online perception and reality ("Dreamboy"), and what happens when you get into a situationship with your bestie ("Favorite Flowers"). We also dive into serial monogamy versus hookup culture, the influence of bands like All Time Low, Panic! At The Disco, 5 Seconds of Summer, Why Don't We, and Waterparks, and why the blunt honesty of 2000s songwriting still inspires him. And he finally puts to rest one of the internet's biggest questions: did he actually graduate high school?

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We’re insanely excited to have 20-year-old London chanteuse Sienna Spiro on the couch. In the past year her career has gone stratospheric thanks to her retro-tinged ballads, instantly chic 60s styling, and her husky powerhouse vocals. If you like Adele, you’ll be falling for Sienna. Touting her debut album ‘Visitor’ we get into all the stories behind the songs from the depression (“Pure”), to the relationship with an older man ("Great Expectations" and "He's Not My Baby, I'm His”), to the recurring themes of impermanence and time (“Mono No Aware”).

We also discuss her mother's brain tumour diagnosis, emotional numbness, taking inspiration from Roberta Flack and Dusty Springfield, working with Omer Fedi, songwriting "speed dating," how she went from a puffer jackets to a slick bouffant beehives, and the importance — and struggle — to stay present.

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Joining us in the studio for the very first time, Grupo Frontera are one of the biggest acts in música mexicana. Three albums into their career, the McAllen, Texas six-piece—Adelaido Solís III (vocals), Juan Javier Cantú (accordion), Alberto "Beto" Acosta (bajo quinto), Carlos Guerrero (drums), Julián Peña Jr. (bass), and Carlos Zamora (keyboards)—have helped bring cumbia norteña to a global audience. Shaped by their Mexican-American upbringing, they've amassed billions of streams and scored worldwide hits including "No Se Va," "un x100to" with Bad Bunny, and "Coqueta." They join us to talk about their new EP, ‘Con Dolor.’

We talk about their unlikely beginnings as a wedding and quinceañera band, growing up in a border town, modernizing regional Mexican music while staying true to its roots, going independent, and how ‘Con Dolor’ fits into their discography. They also share stories about recording live together, collaborating with Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Maluma, "Coqueta" becoming a global smash after Barcelona's Champions League celebrations, playing the Grand Ole Opry, performing an incognito show at the U.S.-Mexico border, having multiple Presidents of Mexico count themselves as fans. Plus learning English watching Game of Thrones, writing "Un Solo Corazón" for Mexico’s official World Cup song, and so much more.

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ATEEZ leader, producer, and creative force Hongjoong returns to the studio for a conversation about the journey that's taken him from sending in a demo and training alone for six months to leading one of K-pop's biggest groups. With nearly 200 songwriting credits across ATEEZ's first eight years, the 27-year-old reflects on how he first fell in love with making music, his songwriting process, the responsibility that comes with being the group's captain, and the difference between being an artist and an idol.

We also dive into ATEEZ's latest era — ‘Golden Hour Part 4 dropped in Feb and it seems like Part 5 is on the way. Plus the story behind "Lemon Drop" and "NO1," and his album of reinterpretations celebrating the artists who inspired him. Along the way, Hongjoong talks about his love of Los Angeles, what keeps him inspired after eight years, and why ATEEZ's enduring motto remains: Break the Wall.

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Joe Santagato. He's a regular-degular Italian-American born in Queens who has, along with his childhood bestie Frank Alvarez, become the internet's favorite hang. He joins us on the couch for the first time to chart his career from YT and Vine virality to being "the least famous person" to sell out MSG; building his podcasting empire with his buds, to becoming People Magazine's Sexiest Podcaster of 2025. Whatta category!

The comedian, podcaster, and entrepreneur opens up about the anxiety leading up to ticket sales, proposing to his fiancée with a mouth so dry he could barely speak, playing the Garden hungover, and why therapy has shifted his focus from chasing outcomes to caring about the work itself. Plus Joe talks about fans turning clips into an entire content ecosystem, navigating parasocial relationships, and the thinking behind his new charity The Happy Cry Fund and the thinking behind it. He's about to head out on tour again too and for every live show ticket sold a dollar goes to his charity. to help turn moments of joy into something that gives back.

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More than half a century after changing the sound of popular music, Earth, Wind & Fire are still bringing people together. Formed by the late Maurice White in 1969, the band fused soul, funk, R&B, jazz, rock, gospel, and African influences into a style that produced timeless classics like "September," "Shining Star," "Let's Groove," and "Reasons." Even today, "September" continues to find new generations of fans thanks to TikTok, memes, movies, weddings, and the annual internet celebration of the 21st night of September. Now, surviving members Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson join us to discuss Questlove's documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World), reflecting on the life and vision of Maurice White, who passed away in 2016 but remains the band's guiding spirit.

The trio look back on growing up together, learning their craft by playing covers, the three stages of creativity, and how songs like "Shining Star" went on to inspire artists including Stevie Wonder’s smash “I Wish.” They explain why Maurice insisted the music stay above politics and focus on bringing people together, reveal the story behind Verdine’s legendary levitating-while-playing-bass moments, and the theatrical magic of their live show. The fashion! The choreo! The upcoming tour! We talk about it all. Plus they share memories of playing for the Obamas and alongside Sabrina Carpenter, Philip’s hand in creating Phil Collins’ “Easy Lover,” and reflect on what it's like to watch a documentary about a band that has spent more than 50 years providing the soundtrack to so many lives.

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Lesbian Jesus returns! Last year Hayley Kiyoko popped in to discuss her sophomore book, ‘Where There’s Room For Us,’ and she promised she’d return to discuss her debut feature length film ‘Girls Like Girls’ which started its life as a song (back in 2015), became a groundbreaking music video, evolved into a New York Times bestselling novel, and has now arrived on the big screen.

Hayley opens up about why this story has become her life's work, the emotional journey of bringing it to theaters, and how scenes from the film were pulled directly from her own experiences. We also dive into the healing power of representation, fan reactions from fans, and why telling authentic LGBTQ+ stories feels as important as ever.

Hayley also discusses assembling the film's all-female department heads, casting the film’s leads Maya Da Costa as Coley and Myra Malloy as Sonya, working alongside Zach Braff, and creating a soundtrack packed with artists including Young Miko, Tegan and Sara, and Gigi Perez. Plus: AIM screen names, scoliosis, the real-life inspiration behind the story, filming just blocks from her grandmother's house, and the full-circle feeling of hearing “Girls Like Girls" reimagined with a 30-piece orchestra. After a decade of work, this conversation gets emotional in all the right ways.

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Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, and author Jessie Reyez joins us in the studio for the very first time. Since breaking through with 'Figures' in 2016, the Colombian-Canadian artist has built a career on searing honesty, turning some of her deepest wounds into songs that resonate around the world. Along the way the 25-year-old’s collaborated with everyone from Eminem and 6lack to Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, and LISA, while also writing hits like “One Kiss,” “Promises,” and “Moonlit Floor” — we get into it. Now she’s on the couch for the first time (which is crazy) with her latest fourth album 'A Little Vengeance.’ As she says, quoting Friedrich Nietzsche: “A little vengeance is more human than no vengeance at all.” She’s vulnerable, real, and funny as hell.

Jessie opens up about the heartbreak and anger that fuelled the record, the role accountability plays in moving on, getting sober, and the personal growth that followed a major shift in her life three years ago. She reflects on the relationship that inspired both 'Figures' and songs on this new album, why creating music doesn't always heal the hurt that inspired it, and how success has sometimes strained her relationships with family and loved ones. We also discuss the realities of ambition in the music industry, balancing love and career, her poetry books (and what else she’s got cooking), Bob Marley's philosophy that music can be medicine, and why after years of nonstop work she plans to step away, rest, and finally give herself time to heal.

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Eight months after their last visit, NMIXX are back on the couch and ready to dive even deeper into the ever-expanding world of Mixxtopia. The JYP Entertainment sextet — Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin — join us to unpack their EP ‘Heavy Serenade,’ explain how it fits into the group's mythology, and discuss why love is never static. Along the way, they break down the harmonies that have become a defining part of the NMIXX sound, the challenges and rewards of working with songwriters from around the world, and why music should always be open to interpretation.

We also get into the ever-evolving meaning of Mixxtopia itself, exploring themes of conflict, imperfection, and empowerment, before finding out how the members navigate disagreements within the group and balance their personal lives with life as global pop stars. Elsewhere, we discuss past-life regression, becoming the first K-pop group to perform at Carnival in Brazil, Sullyoon's pitch skills, what it was like collaborating with Anderson .Paak, and so much more.

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Tori Kelly first joined us back in 2013, long before Grammy Awards, sold-out tours, and billions of streams. Over the years we've had a front-row seat to her evolution from YouTube breakout, ‘American Idol’ contestant and singer-songwriter to one of the most respected vocalists of her generation. Along the way she's earned praise from artists like Billie Eilish, voiced Meena the singing elephant in the blockbuster 'Sing' franchise, and watched both that character and her rendition of “Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing” find new life with younger audiences online years after the film's release.

Now the 33-year-old returns as a new mother — in 2025 she had her son Zayden with her bball player hubby André Murillo — and both motherhood and faith deeply inspired her new, sixth album, 'God Must Really Love Me'. She opens up about raising her son Zayden (who is all over this album both in the lyrics and vocally!), how becoming a parent has transformed her relationship with faith, the highs and lows of a marriage that's now more than a decade strong, and why this album feels like a time capsule of a pivotal season in her life. Tori also shares the stories behind songs like “Tokyo” and “Mine,” (amongst many others) discusses finding peace in a culture obsessed with comparison, reflects on the viral resurgence of her music, talks about voicing a singer named Suzy Day in the video game 'Stranger Than Heaven,' plus so much more.

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Bebe Rexha returns to the couch for one of her most vulnerable conversations yet. Having visited us countless times over the years, this interview skips the small talk and dives straight into the reality of rebuilding yourself after setbacks. As she enters a new independent chapter and prepares to release her new album 'Dirty Blonde,' Bebe opens up about faltering confidence, questioning her place in the industry, and the emotional toll of constantly hustling in a business that can be as discouraging as it is rewarding.

We also discuss why she says "old Bebe is dead," the summer heartbreak that inspired much of 'Dirty Blonde,' and the challenge of resisting comparison in an industry built on it. Along the way, Bebe shares stories behind hits like “Me, Myself & I,” “Hey Mama,” and “Meant to Be,” explains why some of her biggest songs for others (“The Monster”) were originally intended for herself, talks about working with Billy Ray Cyrus and Hit-Boy, and reflects on being a songwriter first, producer second, and artist always.

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BINI are back on the couch! The trailblazing Filipina girl group first stopped by the studio last year, and now they return fresh off a historic performance at Coachella — a milestone not just for the eight members, but for Filipino representation on one of music’s biggest stages. In this conversation, they open up about what that moment meant, how they found out they were playing the festival, watching G-Dragon perform, and why they've never stopped embracing their identity, language, and culture.

We also talk about dreams, failure, and stamina; singing and rapping in Tagalog. Plus Filo culture, places to go, and street food. They sing a snippet of “Blush” a cappella and confirm the importance of our manifestation log.

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Sarah Sherman has quickly become one of the most distinctive voices in comedy. Best known as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live,' where her surreal characters, oddball sketches, and ongoing torment of Colin Jost have made her a fan favorite, Sherman has spent years building a devoted following on and off screen. With last year’s comedy special 'Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh' — produced by Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, and Eli Bush — the 33-year-old is letting her freak flag truly fly. The special is theatrical, confrontational, and profane, full of gory gags and visceral visuals. Think Phyllis Diller meets Pee-wee Herman partying with John Waters (who happens to intro the show).

Sarah joins us to talk about building an hour of comedy from scratch, learning from her ‘SNL’ castmates, bombing in front of thousands while opening for Adam Sandler, and why roasting is sometimes easier than writing a joke from nothing. We also get into her Jewish Long Island upbringing, campaigning for Bernie Sanders, the influence of Phyllis Diller, her relationship with Colin Jost, the grind of producing dozens of sketches every season, and what it takes to keep pushing comedy into unexpected places. We kick things off by talking about her former college radio show… and how a particular avid caller wound up as her cohost, plus so much more.

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Last time Teddy Swims sat down with us was back in 2022, pre-”Lose Control,” before the record smashing accolades and awards, before becoming a father. So it’s a big time catch up to see what he’s been up to since then and what life looks like on the other side of that success, the pressure and privilege of creating a song that people may sing for the next 40 years, and why all the awards, records, and milestones still pale in comparison to the power music has to connect people across generations. We also get into his new single "Mr. Know It All," and where things stand with his forthcoming album.

As per usual the conversation goes much deeper too. Teddy opens up about learning how to become a father while living on a tour bus, the advice he's picked up from artists like Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton, and why therapy — both individual and couples therapy — has become such an important part of his life. We discuss break-ups, self-love, staring himself in the mirror, stretching his gauges, gardening, and upcoming music with Giveon. Plus bringing Vanessa Carlton onstage at Coachella and why being kind to yourself might be the hardest lesson of all.

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Rico Nasty is joins us in the studio to discuss her forthcoming fourth album, and her role in Apple TV+'s ‘Margo's Got Money Troubles,’ starring alongside Elle Fanning (who she learned a lot from), Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman, as an OnlyFans model and rapper called KC. The DMV-born rapper talks rap, rock, parenting, fame, and dealing with other people's opinions.

Elsewhere, we get into iCarly, Pinterest rabbit holes, dogs, Shrek, dinosaur conspiracy theories and whether monetizing poop pictures on OnlyFans is actually a viable business model. As you'd expect from Rico, the conversation goes everywhere.

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For more than four decades, Tommy Lee has been one of rock music's most recognizable drummers and personalities. As a founding member of Mötley Crüe, he helped define the excess, spectacle, and sound of the Sunset Strip era, earning a reputation as one of hard rock's ultimate hellraisers. Now, 45 years into the band's career, Tommy joins us to talk about the band getting back on the road, their evolving dynamic, and his newly reimagined Atmos-certified release ‘Tommyland Rides Again.’

The conversation also revisits some of the wildest chapters of Tommy's life, from touring with Ozzy Osbourne (and getting into serious trouble with Sharon) to the reality behind rock's most infamous stories and the band's journey with sobriety after Dr. Feelgood. Plus, we discuss his new song with Chad Tepper, "Stupid World," the infamous rotating drum kit setup, the loss of rock mystique, and much more. Tommy also reveals an unexpected part of his upbringing — tap dancing and ballet lessons as a kid — so there's that too!

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Ryan Tedder — frontman of OneRepublic and songwriter of countless hits for others — returns to the couch for the first time since 2020. New OneRepublic music is incoming, but we spend most of the interview discussing the state and evolution of the industry, plus we get the inside track on the artists he’s written songs with and for recently — BTS, Rosalía, Tate McRae — and some of the more historical hits he’s had a hand in (Beyoncé, U2, Lil Nas X, to name a few). Names are dropped, anecdotes are shared and if you’re fan of any of the above, plus Diplo, Avicii, Sombr, Christian music, and Timabland, you won’t wanna miss this.

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6LACK has always made emotionally intelligent music, and ‘Love Is The New Gangster’ is the latest installment in the evolution of Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr. The Atlanta-raised, multi-Grammy-nominated artist pops into the studio for the first time to discuss his fourth album and the vibe is thoughtful and reflective. The 33-year-old opens up about numerology, purpose, shadow work, and the idea that simply writing about your pain isn’t the same as actually healing it.

Deeply inspired by his two children (who grace the album’s artwork), 6lack discusses gentle parenting, understanding your own parents more deeply once you become one yourself, the shift that occurred when he cut off his locs (and the history hair holds), and why he feels like he’s on a very intentional path.

We also talk Atlanta’s musical DNA, battle rapping with Young Thug as a teen, and then collaborating with him properly later on (and on this record), working with his partner QUIN (also the mother of his second daughter) on the track “Out of Body,” writing with your partner about your partner, working with Kehlani, Lil Tjay, Leon Thomas, Timbaland, Gorillaz and Elton John (on “The Pink Phantom”) — and why ‘Love Is The New Gangster’ reframes love not as softness, but as strength.

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Maisie Peters is back with her third album ‘Florescence’ and wow is she in a different headspace / life-space from when we talked to her last in 2023 circa ‘The Good Witch.’

Happily in love and cohabiting with her boyfriend and her sister (the co-host of their podcast Twinhood) and her sister’s boyfriend (more on that later), between this record and the last the 25-year-old took stock, dealt with vocal polyps, fell in love with her childhood sweetheart, and wrote a banging album.

‘Florescence’ features collabs with everyone from Julia Michaels to Marcus Mumford (do you think he’s the Internet’s boyfriend too?!), plus single “My Regards” boasts a video directed by Amelia ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Dimoldenberg and stars Benito Skinner. Her work is full of Easter eggs. Like the nod to her fave teen film ‘Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging,’ in her album trailer, which also stars the lead actor Georgia Groome.

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The winner of the inaugural Grammy for Best Traditional Country Album for his third album, ‘Ain’t In It for My Health,’ Zach Top didn’t come up through the usual Nashville machine. Born in Sunnyside, Washington, he was fronting his family’s bluegrass band at seven, dropped out of college in Colorado, posted covers of country legends on Facebook, faced label rejection, and somehow wound up opening for his hero George Strait.

We talk about keeping traditional country alive in a modern industry, the tension between career ambition and settling down, heartbreak, touring, virality, and whether success changes your relationship with the art itself. Plus: cold plunging, getting home schooled, building houses, making swords, ‘Lord of the Rings,’ and so much more.

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It’s not every day a sitting governor stops by the couch. Gretchen Whitmer— the two-term Governor of Michigan, political lightning rod, and the politician affectionately nicknamed “Big Gretch” by the internet — joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that gets into both policy and personhood.

We talk about the realities of leadership: her eight-year legacy, the philosophy of underpromising and overdelivering, making the business case for equity, and why understanding people’s motivations matters more than simply talking at them. She reflects on the formative experiences that shaped her — from early ESPN commentator aspirations to unexpectedly finding her way into public service, plus the intensely difficult period where her mother became seriously ill while she was newly married, moving house, and starting life as a state representative.

We also get into healthcare battles, medical debt, aging parents, the Flint water crisis, abortion rights, tariffs, the kidnapping plot, parenting through political chaos, working with Donald Trump, and why she believes the antidote to apathy is action. Plus: what law she’d enact if she could wave a wand, what comes after public office, what she’s most proud of — and whether Zach thinks she should run for president (resounding yes!).

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It’s been a minute since Joshua was last on the couch. The last time in 2024 (https://tinyurl.com/muuvbhct) ,and then that time in 2021 (https://tinyurl.com/4e5kurcj), and every time he stops in, things get deep, fast. This interview is no different. The 25-year-old is back in the hot seat to discuss his memoir ‘Rookie: My Public, Private, and Secret Life,’ and much like his book, we cover everything: his early, formative years in Hollywood, the imposter syndrome, the public turning on him because of that song and his very serious brush with death. We also discuss his battles with body dysmorphia, substances and — trigger warning — sexual abuse and suicidal ideation.

It’s been a journey (one that’s included an Ayahuasca journey in fact) and it’s ongoing. Faith, routine, therapy, they’re all helping. We also talk ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,’ his run off Broadway on ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ getting inspired by Sombr and so much more.

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