Podcrushed
Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
S3 Enull · Wed, April 16, 2025
Michelle Buteau
Michelle Buteau -- the actor and comedian you know from Babes, A Buteau-ful Mind, and Survival of the Thickest -- regales the hosts with stories about her adolescent crush ("he looked like a young Leonardo DiCaprio, but Puerto Rican"), her journey into standup comedy, and the incredible intuition that she taps into through her dreams. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X Come see us live at 92NY on April 21st in New York City! Tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/podcrushed And preorder our new book, Crushmore, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Nava-Kavelin/9781668077993 Look for the blue box at retailers everywhere or shop jlab.com and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your order today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, April 09, 2025
Introducing: The Dylan Hour with Dylan Mulvaney
On April 21st, the we will be doing our very first live speaking event at the renowned 92nd Street Y in New York City. We’ll be joined by one of our favorite podcasters and storytellers of all time, Anna Martin (from the hit New York Times podcast M odern Love) . You can get your tickets a 92NY.org/events/podcrushed. Can’t wait to see you there! Today we're handing our feed over to a show we think you’ll love: The Dylan Hour , a weekly cocktail party hosted by Dylan Mulvaney, from Lemonada Media. The Dylan Hour is a delightful, 1960s-inspired, pink confection of a podcast. In this fun weekly video podcast, Dylan sips and spills with some of her favorite girls, gays, and theys — featuring pop stars, Broadway belters, actors, authors, like Glennon Doyle, Margaret Cho and even her own dad! In fact, this week we’re sharing the episode of Dylan chatting with her dad, Jim Mulvaney. Tune in to hear Dylan and her dad swap stories, including his encounter with Stevie Nicks and how he unknowingly inspired Dylan's expensive taste. After you listen, be sure to search for The Dylan Hour wherever you get your podcasts, watch every episode on YouTube, or head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/TheDylanHourfd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, April 02, 2025
[Rerun] Adam Brody
This week Adam Brody (Fleishman is in Trouble, Shazam!, The O.C.) stops by and wins the group over with his endless trove of middle school stories. Adam gets passionate explaining his take on marriage, and shares why he’s the happiest he’s ever been. Follow Podcrushed on socials! Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, March 26, 2025
Eiza González
Eiza González (3 Body Problem, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Baby Driver) sits down to talk about her early life riding motorcycles, the overnight fame she experienced on an Argentinian soap opera, and the realities of navigating her teen years in the shadow of her beloved father's passing. The light, the dark, and the in-between... Eiza goes there. You can catch her new film "Ash" -- a space-based horror thriller directed by electronic musician Flying Lotus -- in theaters now! Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, March 19, 2025
Sophie Thatcher
Sophie Thatcher (Heretic, Yellowjackets, MaXXXine) remembers life as a chronically online, Sims obsessed, Tumblr-using twin, and recalls her earliest moments of success as a young artist making her way through middle school. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, March 12, 2025
Amber Midthunder
Amber Midthunder ( Prey, Avatar: The Last Airbender ) joins the hosts to dive into the full rollercoaster of pre-teen emotions—from the starry-eyed moment she fell in love with acting to the slightly less magical moment when, at ten years old, she panicked and bailed on a professional gig… on the very day it was supposed to shoot. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, March 05, 2025
Brianne Howey
Brianne Howey -- the actor you know from Ginny & Georgia, Dear Santa, Batwoman, and now her new film Kinda Pregnant -- regales the hosts with stories of growing up as the artsy one in a family of athletes, and spills the details of her mom's illicit (albeit cheeky) Crate & Barrel heist. Sorry, mom. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, February 26, 2025
Antoni Porowski
Antoni Porowski -- the esteemed chef and reality host from Queer Eye, Easy Bake Battle, and now No Taste Like Home -- tells the story of his craziest babysitter (aptly nicknamed "Crazy Debbie"), growing up as the Polish kid in decidedly un-Polish West Virginia, and the fortuitous twists and turns that led to his casting on Netflix's smash reality show Queer Eye. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, February 19, 2025
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, Dinner's On Me) brings his buoyant sarcasm and wellspring of wild stories to the pod -- from the time he got pinned to a fence and ditched by a roving gang of eighth graders, to his arrest and court appearance as teenager, to the serendipitous story of his Modern Family audition. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, February 12, 2025
Valentine's Day Special (100th Episode)
It's our 100th episode! To celebrate the milestone -- and it's fortuitous occurrence in Valentine's week -- we've put together a compilation of our favorite crush and heartbreak stories, featuring guests like Ayo Edebiri, Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Ortega, Amy Schumer, and so many more. Enjoy! Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, February 05, 2025
Host AMA: Loss
In our fourth "Ask Me Anything" episode of the season, the hosts answer your listener submitted questions about loss. From the passing of loved ones, to the ending of relationships -- it's all on the table. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, January 29, 2025
Noah Centineo
Noah Centineo ( To All The Boys I've Loved Before, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, Black Adam) brings his signature vulnerability and charm to the pod. He talks about the time his dad encouraged him to beat up the kid who bullied his sister (a noble quest, but a scary one) and the sobering moment in a New York hotel when he realized his entire life had changed forever. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, January 22, 2025
Topher Grace
Topher Grace ( That 70's Show, Oceans 11, Interstellar ) drops by the pod and immediately has the hosts in stitches. From his earliest days of wondering why his farts didn't get the kind of laughs the other kids' farts did, to the time he unsuccessfully asked out the prettiest girl in school, to the hilarious story of how he got his breakout role as Eric in That 70's Show, to his BTS stories of working on his new thriller Flight Risk -- Topher's life and career are full of memorable stories. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, January 15, 2025
Ilana Glazer
Actor, writer, and standup comic Ilana Glazer (Broad City, Afterparty, Babes) sits down to face some hard-hitting questions, like this absolute banger from Penn: "why weren't you cooler?" Ilana also shares stories of her early days in the New York alt-comedy scene, and lists some of her favorite "in da clerb" videos. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, January 08, 2025
Felicity Jones
Fresh off a historic run of Golden Globe wins for her new film The Brutalist , actor Felicity Jones ( The Theory of Everything, On The Basis of Sex, Rogue One) drops in to share stories of her early life -- from her days as a child actor, to her canon moments in college losing out on roles in student films to other students (despite being a decade into her professional acting career), to how The Brutalist beautified her relationship to the architecture of her hometown. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, January 01, 2025
[Rerun] Sebastian Stan
To celebrate his new film The Apprentice, we're doing a special holiday rerun of our episode with Sebastian Stan! Penn and Seb reminisce about heartbreak during their time on Gossip Girl and how acting forces them to question things. Sebastian also shares how it was to learn English through acting, and the group ponders how to navigate friendship and competition in the entertainment industry. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, December 25, 2024
[Rerun] Taylor Tomlinson
Today we're rerunning our Taylor Tomlinson episode — one of our favorites from Season 2! You may know her from her viral Netflix specials, "Quarter Life Crisis" and "Look at You", but this week's guest, the bright, witty, and ludicrously funny Taylor Tomlinson, feels duped! She thought she was coming on for a breezy conversation on first periods and childhood crushes, and instead found herself deep in a conversation on heartbreak, rejection, death, and mental health. The hosts hold nothing back, too, this week as they reflect on sudden loss and middle school trauma. This is a special episode of Podcrushed you won't wanna miss. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, December 18, 2024
Jay Pharoah
Acclaimed actor, comedian, and impressionist Jay Pharoah (SNL, Jared) tells the gang about his days getting in trouble for impersonating his preacher, the pivotal moment that came from forgetting his lines on stage, and the strange coincidences that keep shaping his life. For up to 27 free meals, head to Dinnerly.com/OFFER/PODCRUSHED and use code PODCRUSHED. Visit rosettastone.com/podcrushed for 50% off unlimited access to 25 language courses for the rest of your life. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, December 11, 2024
Riley Keough
Riley Keough (Under The Bridge, Daisy Jones & The Six) regales the hosts with stories of her early dual-life -- the ultra shy kid who once tried to run away from her own birthday party, and the budding performer who was discovering the same elation of being on stage as her grandfather Elvis Presley. Riley also tells stories from her new book, From Here To The Great Unknown, about her relationship with her mother Lisa Marie Presley and the complexities of their family. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Tiktok Instagram X Visit rosettastone.com/podcrushed for 50% off unlimited access to 25 language courses for the rest of your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, December 04, 2024
Zachary Quinto
Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, Heroes) swings by and gets deep about growing up in the wake of his dad's passing, the moment he first found joy in musical theater, and how a real-life struggle he was experiencing ended up strengthening the audition that got him Sylar on Heroes. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Tiktok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 27, 2024
We’re Crushing On: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Today we're handing our feed over to one of our favorite shows: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Each week, you’ll hear Julia have insightful, funny, and important conversations with these ladies who have so much to teach us about living unapologetically and focusing on the stuff that really matters. This season is yet again chock-full of marvelous guests, and, as always, every episode ends with a conversation between Julia and her 90-year-old mom Judy. On the premiere episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with the one and only Jane Fonda. With a career spanning over six decades, Jane – now 85 years old – hits all the highlights: staying fit at any age, fantasizing about funerals, getting heckled on set by Katharine Hepburn…and something about a fake thumb. To hear more of Wiser Than Me, head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/wiserthanmefd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, November 20, 2024
Auli‘i Cravalho
Auli‘i Cravalho (Moana, Mean Girls) shares what it was like to break out as the youngest Disney princess in history, grow up with no television, attend boarding school, and let her mom find out personal information via Teen Vogue. Auli‘i talks to us about language, polytheism, protecting our oceans, and navigating the seas with the stars as our guide. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Tiktok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, November 13, 2024
Eddie Redmayne
Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything, Fantastic Beasts) takes a break from gracing the stage (and the soundstage) to bring his characteristic charm and kindness to the pod. He recalls early memories from growing up as the artsy one in a family full of athletes, and talks about his early days as a young theater actor in London, in awe of the bright lights and buzzy energy. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Tiktok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, November 06, 2024
Lamorne Morris
Hot off the heels of his Emmy win, Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Fargo) stops by and makes all of Penn’s dreams come true. Lamorne is candid about volatile days at home, and why he chooses forgiveness; what it was like to be a tiny instigator; and the time he shat his pants in front of his crush. We get into hard days on New Girl, pick up lines in the real world, and playing the straight man in his Best-Actor-cinching role on Fargo. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Tiktok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, October 30, 2024
Ben Platt
Ben Platt (the actor and musician from Broadway plays like Dear Evan Hansen, films like Pitch Perfect , and new album Honeymind) takes a break from winning awards to drop by the pod. From the time he got fully pantsed in front of his crush , to his wholly uneventful coming-out moment with his parents, to his early successes as a young actor -- the lol's and lessons are plentiful. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Tiktok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, October 23, 2024
Lucas Bravo
Lucas Bravo ( Emily in Paris, FREEDOM) joins us from the green room of The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about his early years bouncing between France and Italy, the fortuitous run-in he had in the middle of a busy street that led to his breakout role in Emily in Paris , and how a retreat into the mountains to get away from Hollywood ended up bringing him right back. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Tiktok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Thu, October 17, 2024
Tyler Henry
Renowned medium Tyler Henry sits down to talk about death, the afterlife, and the mysterious lines of connection running between them. He shares about the time he shocked his teacher with an extremely specific premonition about her long-dead mother-in-law, the shocking circumstances of his mother's kidnapping, and his thoughts on the hosts' classic, super-chill-totally-normal question: "what is the purpose of life?" Follow Podcrushed on socials: Tiktok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Mon, October 14, 2024
James Morosini
Actor, writer and director, James Morosini (It’s What’s Inside, The Sex Lives of College Girls) keeps it refreshingly honest this week— touching on the time he got catfished by his own father, and then wrote, starred in and directed a movie about it; the time he drove 6 hours for his first kiss only to learn he wasn’t on his crush’s hot list; and why becoming his town’s drug dealer to make friends backfired on him. We dive deep into his new movie, It’s What’s Inside, and his indie darling, I Love My Dad. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Tiktok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, October 09, 2024
Chase Stokes
Chase Stokes (Outer Banks, Uglies) joins us for a candid conversation spanning childhood sports injuries to living in his car in Hollywood. He hilariously recalls bombing his Stranger Things audition, only to later stand before those same execs to land his breakout role as John B in Outer Banks. Chase also shares how he was able to work up the courage to nail the most epic first kiss story we’ve ever heard. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, October 02, 2024
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato (rockstar, popstar, and now Child Star director) sits down with Penn in New York City for an intimate and wide ranging conversation about her life -- from her time as a young actor on Barney, to her breakout role in Camp Rock as a teenager, to her stratospheric and storied music career in her adulthood. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, September 25, 2024
Ego Nwodim
Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live, Mr. Throwback) finally visits the pod after 3 years of coordination. She shares her theories on why crushes are better than relationships, how her name made her impervious to rejection, and how she keeps it together when everyone around her is breaking. Ego may or may not regret opening up so much and blames it on Penn for taking the interview from his bed. You don’t want to miss this one! Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, September 18, 2024
Host AMA: Family
Questions, meet answers! In our fourth themed AMA of the season, the hosts answer *your* questions about all things family. From Nava's countless hours of bonding with her dad while watching "Match Game", to Penn's theories on healthy boundaries, to the time in Sophie's childhood where her dad had to angrily tell her not to spit on people -- everything is on the table. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, September 04, 2024
Host AMA: Coming of Age
In our third themed AMA of the season, the hosts tackle *your* questions about the coming-of-age journey. Highlights include Penn discussing how his passion for dance buoyed his spirits during his formative years in LA, Nava reflecting on how her sense of humor ebbed (and then grew) through the pivotal moments of her life, and Sophie opening up about her early encounters with racial othering as a child growing up in the expat community in the Philippines. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, August 21, 2024
[Rerun] Victoria Pedretti
Today we're rerunning our episode with the effervescent Victoria Pedretti. From S2: "Our most requested guest of the season, Victoria Pedretti (YOU, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) drops by the pod… for the second time this season! Hear her thoughts on the commonalities of fame and bullying, iconic moments on YOU, and why it’s okay to acknowledge when things aren’t okay." Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, August 14, 2024
Dylan Arnold
Dylan Arnold (Oppenheimer, YOU) is in the guest seat this week, sharing about his latest project opposite Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram, “Lady in the Lake”. But first, he recalls the impact “Twilight” had on his self esteem as a middle school boy sans a cut jaw and six pack. He recalls his early passion for theater, and why working with Christopher Nolan was like attending 100 million dollar film school. And, of course, we get into YOU, what it was like working opposite Victoria Pedretti, and Dylan’s feelings on how the whole thing should end. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, August 07, 2024
Saweetie
Your favorite icy grl, rapper extraordinaire, Saweetie joins us in-person for an intimate conversation on childhood, yearning for parental closeness, friendships born out of tests, and the early glimmerings of massive talent. Saweetie shares how giving herself a one year timeline to live austerely led to her current success, and what her fans can expect from her soon. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, July 31, 2024
Host AMA: Love
Our second themed-AMA of the season is all about LOVE. The hosts tackle your questions on how to get over heartbreak, recognize “the one”, reconcile religious differences, and keep things playful. They weave their non-expert (repeat: totally subjective, possibly unhelpful!) opinions with personal stories that will make you laugh, and (if you’re a Nava or a Sophie) possibly tear up. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, July 24, 2024
Joe Manganiello
Joe Manganiello (True Blood, Deal or No Deal Island) is a renowned heartthrob— but did you know he’s also a certified, almost-skipped-two-grades, dungeons&dragons master, nerd? Joe regales us with stories of his almost unbelievable tween years juggling his academic gifts with his athletic prowess and a burgeoning passion for the arts. He opens up about why honoring a family legacy of survival is so important to him, and why becoming a dad could be his most exciting role yet. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, July 17, 2024
Tyler James Williams
Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary, Dear White People, Everybody Hates Chris) tells stories of jumping over tables to impress his middle school crush, recalls memories of how he quelled his own internalized feelings of rejection from his years playing a reject on television, and offers his philosophy on how film sets with both adult and child actors should run. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, July 10, 2024
[Rerun] Conan O'Brien
Today we're rerunning one of our favorite interviews from Season 1! Conan O'Brien (SNL, Late Night, Conan) comes by to discuss his "need" for friendship and what it was like being the tall, lanky redhead in middle school in Boston. He also tells the group about the beginnings of his career in comedy at Harvard, SNL and more. Stick around to hear about his family's obsession with Gossip Girl and his thoughts on how the show ended. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, July 03, 2024
Brittany Snow
Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect, Hairspray) joins the gang and shares stories from her decades-long career in Hollywood. Brittany shares details about the extreme lengths she went to in order to succeed as a child actor, and how her own struggles with relationships and body image influenced her directorial debut, Parachute. She and Penn dish on the John Tucker Must Die sequel rumors, and share their favorite memories from set. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, June 26, 2024
Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke (Stranger Things, Inside Out 2) drops by the pod and shares why conventional schooling wasn’t for her, and how growing up immersed in art shaped her. She reflects on how it felt to be the new kid on Stranger Things, and talks about the inspiration behind her new album "Chaos Angel." Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Mon, June 17, 2024
Ariana Grande (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this special conversation with Ariana Grande, Ariana spills the beans on why she keeps casting TV serial killers as her music video leads, the dance move Penn tried to sneak into the "The Boy Is Mine" video, and the inspiration for her Eternal Sunshine era. The gang share their reactions to the Wicked trailer, and Ariana opens up about all the magic she experienced bringing Glinda to life — in front of and behind the scenes. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, June 12, 2024
Ariana Grande (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation with the extraordinarily prolific Ariana Grande, the crew has a wide-ranging conversation on childhood, her Broadway origins, and getting to act alongside her best friends. Ariana shares thoughtful reflections on her time at Nickelodeon and why therapy should be mandatory for all child actors. For more on music, Eternal Sunshine, BTS on The Boy is Mine MV, and Wicked, check out Part 2. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, June 05, 2024
Matthew Hussey
The gang is joined by Matthew Hussey, the renowned relationship coach and New York Times bestselling author of “Love Life”. Matthew goes into his personal journey of confidence and clarity in relationships, shares simple advice on how to find a long-term partner, and gives insight into how to avoid the avoiders (and tame the avoider within). Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, May 29, 2024
Daisy Ridley
For the first time in the history of Podcrushed, Penn flies solo with our guest, Daisy Ridley ( Star Wars Trilogy, Murder on the Orient Express ). She gushes over her first big crushes on Pink and Julia Stiles, how pain shaped part of her adolescence, and the role that intuition played in landing her, a then-unknown actress, the most coveted role of the 2010s as Rey in Star Wars : The Force Awakens. They also take a deep dive into her more recent foray into independent films, including her latest role as the first woman to ever swim the English Channel in Young Woman and the Sea . Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, May 22, 2024
B.J. Novak
Today the gang chats with B.J. Novak, the actor, writer, and all-around comedic force from films like Inglorious Basterds and The Founder, and shows like The Mindy Project, The Newsroom, and The Office. He recounts summer camp crushes, his slow realization that he was funny, and the prank that made him a Boston legend. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, May 15, 2024
Host AMA: Friendship
In the first of several themed AMAs this season, Penn, Sophie and Nava tackle timeless questions, like "would you forgive a friend who cheated with your partner while high?", "would you publicly out a cheating spouse?", and "should you let your friends know about all their annoying habits?" Nava recalls her most traumatic friend breakup, Sophie shares how she saved a friendship from drifting too far apart and Penn… is there. Tune in and get ready for some extra laughs this week. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, May 08, 2024
Karamo Brown
This week we are blown away by Karamo Brown (Queer Eye, Karamo Show), whose life consists of a series of plot twists almost too-incredible to believe. Karamo opens up about living authentically at school while hiding himself at home, how a one-time encounter with his best friend turned into the greatest plot twist of his adult life, why life after MTV's The Real World was almost unbearable, and how he managed to land his role on Queer Eye even though he missed every round of casting but the last. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, May 01, 2024
Elisabeth Moss
The inimitable, outrageously talented Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men, Handmaid's Tale) is here and we're NOT OK! Elisabeth shares about her years training as a ballet dancer, the tough lessons she learned from early adolescent manipulation, why she wished she'd been cast on Gossip Girl, and why she refuses to ever go method. We get into all things Handmaid's Tale and her exciting new project, The Veil. Tune in to find out how Penn made Elisabeth blush...by comparing her to a baby? Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 Enull · Wed, April 24, 2024
Jake Johnson
We couldn't be more excited to kick things off in Season 3 with the one and only Jake Johnson (New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)! Jake reflects on the trauma of being called "little boy!" in front of his crush, how his mother's intuition saved him from going to juvie, and why you should always listen to your gut, even when you're wrong sometimes. He also reminisces about his time on New Girl and what excites him most about switching things up behind the camera. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trailer · Wed, April 10, 2024
Podcrushed Season 3 Trailer (premieres April 24)
Podcrushed is back for Season 3! We’re so excited that we had to show you a sneak peek of what’s to come. We hope you enjoy, and don’t forget to mark your calendars for our premiere on April 24! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, April 08, 2024
[Rerun] Ramy Youssef
In honor of our friend Ramy Youssef's recent SNL performance, and the overwhelming success of his Academy Award winning film Poor Things, we're rerunning our episode with him! Come join us as Penn falls in love with our guest, Ramy Youssef (award-winning actor, producer, and stand-up comic). Ramy shares what it was like to be a Muslim kid in New Jersey the day after 9/11, why he loves Jesus but won't eff with Santa, and why in middle school he literally would have rather shit his pants than miss out on a good time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 14, 2024
[Rerun] Taylor Tomlinson
Today we're rerunning our Taylor Tomlinson episode in celebration of the release of her new Netflix special "Have It All"! You may know her from her other Netflix specials, "Quarter Life Crisis" and "Look at You", but this week's guest, the bright, witty, and ludicrously funny Taylor Tomlinson, feels duped! She thought she was coming on for a breezy conversation on first periods and childhood crushes, and instead found herself deep in a conversation on heartbreak, rejection, death, and mental illness. The hosts hold nothing back, too, this week as they reflect on sudden loss and middle school trauma. This is a special episode of Podcrushed you won't wanna miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 20, 2023
Ziwe
In our Season 2 finale the one and only Ziwe stops by! Her legendary sharp wit and inimitable comedic voice are on display as she showers us with stories of adolescence and coming of age. She shares why being completely herself has been critical to her career, an update on her future foray into pop stardom, and why the keys to success are within our own reach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 13, 2023
All About Love with Esther Perel
In our penn-ultimate episode of the season, we interview the trailblazing renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert, Esther Perel. We learn about her new course "Turning Conflict into Connection," and Esther shares her profound wisdom on love, conflict, and human connection. She leads us in answering personal questions from her new game "Where Should We Begin", while she shares personal stories of worst dates and delicate family dynamics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, December 11, 2023
Extra Credit: Your Stories (Katie Florence)
In our final EXTRA CREDIT episode this season, we talk to Katie Florence, whose father and brother both died when she was young. We explore the process of navigating grief and using humor as a tool to heal and survive devastating losses. Follow Podcrushed on Socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 06, 2023
Charlotte Ritchie
YOU asked, we delivered! This week the one and only Charlotte Ritchie (YOU, Ghosts) brings Penn to tears with stories of her tween gymnastics days in his favorite embarrassing story of the season. She and Penn share some Season 4 BTS and share their predictions over Joe and Kate's fates in the final season of YOU. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, December 04, 2023
Extra Credit: Your Stories (Quinn Hardy)
In a full circle moment, on this EXTRA CREDIT episode we connect with Quinn Hardy (@quinickle) — a content creator whose plea for Penn to "duet" him went viral last year. He talks all things bullying, social media infamy, and gets surprisingly philosophical. Follow Podcrushed on Socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 29, 2023
Seth and Josh Meyers
Seth Meyers (Late Night with Seth Myers, Saturday Night Live) and Josh Meyers (Mad TV, That '70s Show) join us this week for a hilarious conversation on their Midwestern upbringing. They recall their first 'birds and the bees' chat with their dad, why Seth is incapable of lying, how Josh handles heartbreak, and why they're each other's biggest supporters. Sophie, Penn and Nava declare them the most wholesome guests they've ever had and try to find a way to become part of the Meyers' family. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, November 27, 2023
Extra Credit: Your Stories (Buchanan Twins)
Is there such a thing as twin telepathy? Find out on this week's extra credit YOUR STORY episode, featuring listeners and twins Nahja and Nahjeniq Buchanan. Nahja and Nahjeniq share about their twin hijinks in middle school, establishing their own identity separate from being a twin and tapping into their twin intuition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, November 20, 2023
Extra Credit: Your Stories (Naya Hassan)
In this week’s extra credit YOUR STORY episode, Nayya Hassan opens up about her teenage experience with a forced arranged marriage to her own cousin. Nayya blows the team away with her strength, resilience and courage. Follow Podcrushed on Socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 15, 2023
Matt Rife
The stand-up comic taking the world by storm, Matt Rife, drops by this week and shares about his first love, his most epic on-stage bomb at 15, how comedian Ralphie May changed his life, and for the first time, shares the full story of how he and his girlfriend met and fell in love. We have a feeling you’re gonna love this one. Stick around! Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, November 13, 2023
Extra Credit: Your Stories (Sophie Fergi)
Join us this week for our second extra credit YOUR STORY episode, where we devote an entire episode to a conversation with a listener. Today we we talk to our youngest guest ever— 16 year old Sophie Fergi shares about how severe bullying in middle school led to a home-schooling journey that has culminated in a very prominent online presence on social media. She shares what she’s learned about navigating hate, both from peers in real life, and trolls on the internet. Follow Podcrushed on Socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 08, 2023
Ramy Youssef
Come join us as Penn falls in love with our guest, Ramy Youssef (award-winning actor, producer, and stand-up comic). Ramy shares what it was like to be a Muslim kid in New Jersey the day after 9/11, why he loves Jesus but won't eff with Santa, and why in middle school he literally would have rather shit his pants than miss out on a good time. **This episode was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.** Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, November 06, 2023
Extra Credit: Your Stories (Simran Jeet Singh)
Join us this week for the launch of our first ever extra credit YOUR STORY episode, where we devote an entire episode to a conversation with a listener. Today we talk to Simran Jeet Singh, a professor, activist, and author, about his first memorable encounter with religious discrimination on a soccer field, and in a boys' locker room, in Texas. Follow Podcrushed on Socials: Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 01, 2023
Jada Pinkett Smith
This week we are joined by the sensational Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada shares about her tumultuous adolescence in Baltimore, how her time in a metal band helped her learn how to shield her heart from bitterness, what she’s learned about healing and forgiveness in family relationships, and why love is only possible when we sacrifice our ego. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 25, 2023
How to Be Happy with Laurie Santos
World-renowned expert on the science of happiness, Dr. Laurie Santos (host of The Happiness Lab; professor of Yale University’s most popular class in history!) takes the time to answer YOUR most submitted questions on happiness this week. From sharing about the most misunderstood ideas on happiness (hello money!) and the most overlooked aspects of happiness, to whether single people can actually be as happy as married couples, to the fastest way to lift yourself up out of sadness (the answer might surprise you), this episode of Podcrushed will leave you armed with new insights to improve your happiness, in the short and long term. Follow Podcrushed on socials: X TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 18, 2023
Bob & Erin Odenkirk
Today we have not one, but two guests -- Bob Odenkirk, the award-winning actor, writer, and comedic trailblazer whose career has spanned decades, and his daughter Erin Odenkirk, an accomplished multimedia artist and illustrator. Together they co-authored a book of children’s poems and illustrations called ‘Zilot & Other Important Rhymes”, which manages to entertain while also encouraging children to write their own poems. Bob tells us why he still sometimes feels like a fourteen-year-old, Erin tells stories of growing up in the uber-creative Odenkirk household, and the hosts finally discover what exactly a "zilot" is. Follow Podcrushed on socials: X Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 11, 2023
Geri Halliwell-Horner
Geri Halliwell-Horner — the singer you may know best as *the* Ginger Spice from the Spice Girls — joins us to talk about her first experiences navigating fame as a Spice Girl, her lifelong journey with spirituality, and her NYT best-selling fantasy novel for young readers “Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen." Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok X Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 04, 2023
James Scully
**This episode of Podcrushed was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.** Today we're joined by James Scully, the actor you may know from shows like Titans and Heathers, or from characters like Forty Quinn from Penn's show You. Coincidentally, James just so happened to be taught by Nava when he was in ninth grade. Yes, that's right -- Nava was James Scully's teacher when he was in high school. James shares his favorite memories from Nava's class, gets candid about growing up as a theater kid in Texas, and recalls his favorite moments working alongside Penn on set. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 27, 2023
Kevin Bacon
This week we get to experience Kevin Bacon in the first degree! Kevin tells us all about his new podcast, Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon, how his mother influenced his passion for philanthropy, and how he came out of the womb seeking attention. Kevin shares why fame doesn't bother him (too much), how he draws inspiration for his spirited Tik Tok account, and most significantly, finally agrees to share a piece of marriage advice. Instagram TikTok X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 20, 2023
Matthew McConaughey
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Who is the most charming man alive?” and come up with Matthew McConaughey, you are correct. This week, the hosts bask in the light of Matthew’s infectious spirit as he regales them with stories from his adolescence in Texas, important lessons on love and patience, why a little bullshitting is vital, and shares the inspiration behind his new children’s book, Just Because. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 13, 2023
Bobby Berk
Our guest this week is the one and only Bobby Berk ( Queer Eye, Nailed It! ). Bobby shares about his road to self discovery, from coming out to his family and church community as a teen, to finding his passion for art and design. He shares about how he manifested the Fab 5 with a group chat before final casting of Queer Eye, the time he almost punched a fan by accident, the principles of design that his new book Right at Home, explores, and why making your bed every morning can make or break the rest of your day. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 06, 2023
Taylor Momsen
**This episode of Podcrushed was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.** Our guest this week is none other than Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless, Gossip Girl ). She and Penn reunite for the first time since filming the season finale of Gossip Girl in 2012. Taylor shares what it was like being the youngest actor on set, her impressions of working with Penn, and why it was important for her to give her all to pursuing a career in music. Taylor lets us in on her creative muses, how she's drawn inspiration from the darkest moments of her life, and how she's learned to pick herself up after facing heartbreaking losses. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 23, 2023
I Weigh: Jameela Jamil interviews Penn
Today we bring you an episode from "I Weigh", the podcast against shame hosted by Jameela Jamil, where she sits down with Penn for a wide-spanning conversation. From Jameela's feed: "Actor, podcaster, and most thoughtful man Penn Badgley joins Jameela and the two ponder life, love and fame. They discuss his experience becoming an adult in the limelight, what it feels like to be heavily sexualized, why they both don't enjoy sex scenes, how his fame affects his children, his personal journey with finding peace and happiness, and together they ask the toughest question - what is love?" Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 16, 2023
Hosts AMA
The hosts are back with their S2 AMA (or should we say AUA -- Ask Us Anything) episode. They reflect on who their favorite guests have been, their most vulnerable moments on the show, things they’ve learned about each other in the process of making Podcrushed, and everyone shares a critical lesson they’ve learned about love. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 09, 2023
Rob Lowe
**This episode of Podcrushed was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.** Today we're joined by actor, podcaster, and certified Hollywood icon Rob Lowe, who spares no details about the highs and lows of his truly remarkable life. Nothing is off the table -- from stories of his teenagehood in the limelight, to his journey with sobriety and spirituality, to his discoveries about parenthood, Rob's signature blend of honesty and optimism is in full force throughout. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 02, 2023
Taylor Tomlinson
You may know her from her viral Netflix specials, "Quarter Life Crisis" and "Look at You", but this week's guest, the bright, witty, and ludicrously funny Taylor Tomlinson, feels duped! She thought she was coming on for a breezy conversation on first periods and childhood crushes, and instead found herself deep in a conversation on heartbreak, rejection, death, and mental health. The hosts hold nothing back, too, this week as they reflect on sudden loss and middle school trauma. This is a special episode of Podcrushed you won't wanna miss. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 26, 2023
ALOK
ALOK (author, poet, comedian) wows the Podcrushed gang with their deep insights into human nature, connection, friendship, and identity. They share stories of self-discovery and acceptance, healing and growing with compassion — all with their trademark blend of wry humor and deep wisdom. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 19, 2023
Nina Dobrev
**This episode of Podcrushed was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.** Nina Dobrev (Vampire Diaries) stops by the pod to share recollections from her early adolescence, including her time as a substitute on the national Canadian gymnastics team, navigating Canadian culture under a strict Bulgarian upbringing, and recognizing how recreating family-seeking patterns in romantic relationships was preventing her from finding real love. Follow Podcrushed on socials! Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 12, 2023
Jenny Han
This week the brilliant Jenny Han—creator of To All the Boys I've Ever Loved, XO Kitty and The Summer I Turned Pretty—shares the real story behind the letters she wrote to all the boys she'd ever loved. She also talks about the importance of protecting her young actors, investing in new talent, and how she convinced Taylor Swift to let her use a track off the unreleased 1989 (Taylor’s Version!) Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 05, 2023
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and television personality, brings her buoyant spirit to the pod for a wide-ranging chat about everything from winning the very first season of American Idol, to living out of her car after her apartment burned down, to the moment she had as a middle schooler when she realized she could sing. (Like, SING sing). Follow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 28, 2023
[Rerun] Lisa Kudrow
Today we're running back one of our favorite episodes! America's favorite friend Lisa Kudrow speaks candidly about her adolescence, family tragedy, her days in a comedy troupe with Conan O'Brien, and what it was really like to revisit "Friends" after all these years. Folllow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 21, 2023
Phoebe Robinson
Multi-hyphenate talent — actor! writer! comedian! book imprint owner!—Phoebe Robinson (Two Dope Queens, Sooo Many White Guys) struggles to keep her cool in front of Penn, while opening up about why she *wasn't* the class clown when she was younger, the most insulting thing a guy's ever told her during a romantic moment, and what she's learned from her astrologist who's also her life coach. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 14, 2023
Breaking stigmas with ADHD specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani
The gang sits down with Dr. Sasha Hamdani, who weaves together her personal experience growing up with ADHD and her professional experience as a psychiatrist to upend some fundamental stigmas about ADHD. And it’s not all business — Sasha tells stories of starting a riot in her classroom in fourth grade and biting her water polo teammate mid-game. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter Tiktok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 07, 2023
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld, Veep) proves why she’s such a national treasure. Authentic, charismatic, and thoughtful — Julia shares about standing up to a major studio when they wanted to sue her as a young actress, how fighting breast cancer was a lot like surviving a shark in open waters, and why she stays open to life’s great mysteries. Follow Podcrushed on socials! Twitter Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 31, 2023
Goodbye YOU: A Farewell to Sera Gamble
"Goodbye YOU: A Farewell to Sera Gamble" In this very special episode of Podcrushed, we invite YOU showrunner, Sera Gamble (The Magicians, Supernatural) to reflect on 4 seasons of YOU—from her earliest pitch meetings, to landing on Penn as Joe, to saying goodbye four seasons later. We get to hear her side of the now infamous boundary-setting conversation, and Sera shares why she's the real Joe Goldberg. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 24, 2023
Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh -- YouTube icon, author, actor, and the first female late-night host in over 30 years -- drops by the pod and impresses the hosts with her wit, warmth, and depth. From her middle school obsession with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to the obstacles she faced in late night, to why she'll still be anxiously seeking her mother's approval on her death bed -- Lilly does not hold back! Follow Podcrushed on socials! TikTok Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 17, 2023
Roy Wood Jr.
Our conversation with Roy Wood Jr, front runner to take over the Daily Show and host of this year’s White House Correspondent’s Dinner, runs the gamut —from why he started a fight at a Stop the Violence rally when he was a middle schooler to why he isn’t afraid to get political in his standup. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Twitter Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 10, 2023
Iliza Shlesinger
Today's guest is Iliza Shlesinger, the inimitable stand-up comedian, best-selling author, and podcaster. She opens up about growing up Jewish in conservative Texas, confronting her crush while in her high school mascot regalia ("a gigantic foam hornet head"), and doing stand-up comedy in parking lots. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 03, 2023
Jameela Jamil
The brilliant Jameela Jamil (She Hulk, The Good Place) stuns the group with her unparalleled ability to flip between painful recollections, deep wisdom, and delightfully wicked humor all in the same thought. Jameela shares about the inspiration behind I Weigh, why she backed out of a chance to star in S4 of YOU, and why failure is her good place (we had to!). You also won’t want to miss the moment Jameela cries out “what the f&$k Penn,” while Sophie and Nava lose their minds with glee. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 26, 2023
Tilly Keeper
“She’s blonde!” The delightful Tilly Keeper (YOU, East Enders) shares about her humiliating first school play, why Britney Spears was her religion, and finally shares the long-awaited answer to what life-altering wisdom Joe whispered in Lady Phoebe’s ear. You don’t wanna miss it! Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 19, 2023
Chris Olsen
You've probably seen him all over your For You page on TikTok, or your Discover page on Instagram, but this week Chris Olsen opens up like never before, sharing how the hardest moments led to his most important transformations. He opens up about rehab and his journey to sobriety, the pressure to assimilate, and how a 23andMe DNA test exposed a hidden family history. Follow Podcrushed on socials! Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 12, 2023
Adam Brody
This week Adam Brody (Fleishman is in Trouble, Shazam!, The O.C.) stops by and wins the group over with his endless trove of middle school stories. Adam gets passionate explaining his take on marriage, and shares why he’s the happiest he’s ever been. Follow Podcrushed on socials! Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 05, 2023
Sophia Bush
Today on the pod we have Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill, Good Sam, John Tucker Must Die), who sits down to discuss her activism journey, love as a daily practice, and navigating life in the public eye. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram TikTok Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 29, 2023
Ed Speleers
Today we're joined in-person by the brilliant actor and Penn's co-star Ed Speleers (You, Downton Abbey, Star Trek: Picard), who shares why his first play shocked and stunned his entire school, the reason that his first movie role, Eragon, was almost his last, and why his character Rhys from You is his favorite villain. (RHYYYYYS!) Follow Podcrushed on socials! TikTok Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 22, 2023
Jharrel Jerome
We kick things off in Season 2 with the phenomenal, Emmy-award-winning actor Jharrel Jerome (When They See Us, I'm a Virgo). He shares about why he almost missed his audition for a little Oscar-winning project called Moonlight, why breaking someone else's heart meant breaking his own, and why projects that speak to the culture are so important to him. Follow us on socials! Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, March 09, 2023
Breaking Down "YOU" S4: Part 2
Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/b3Z2gtnE5Rk The gang is back with another bonus episode breaking down YOU S4, Part 2. Penn shares why episode 8 is his favorite of all time, where season 5 might find Joe, and what it was like to (SPOILER ALERT!) direct all his previous leads. As always, this episode is full of spoilers. Tread with caution. Follow us on socials! Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 01, 2023
[Rerun] Leighton Meester
Today’s episode is a rerun of our pilot! Penn invites his old pal Leighton Meester to help kick things off. They reminisce about the first project they ever worked on together (spoiler - it's not Gossip Girl). The gang chats about fake heart attacks, unfair beauty standards, and whether it's time for Leighton to play Timothee Chalamet's mom. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Twitter TikTok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 22, 2023
[Rerun] Tati Gabrielle
Today we're rerunning our episode with Tati Gabrielle! In this episode, Sophie and Nava swoon over Penn's You S3 cast mate Tati Gabrielle, while Penn tries (unsuccessfully) to keep them grounded. Tati opens up about her life, the girls have fun roasting Penn, and the gang bonds over their shared love of the esoteric. Follow us on socials: Instagram TikTok Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, February 10, 2023
Breaking Down "YOU" S4: Part 1
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this special, bonus episode of Podcrushed, Sophie and Nava grill Penn all about the first five episodes of You, Season 4. They get into the new characters, the most surprising plot points, and some BTS on the show’s approach to intimacy this season. This conversation is *full* of spoilers so listen at your own peril… Follow us on socials: Instagram TikTok Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 01, 2023
[Rerun] Jenna Ortega
This is a rerun of our episode with Jenna Ortega! She gets refreshingly candid about representation, body image, and therapy, and spills the deets on what it was like working with Tim Burton on the iconic Netflix series "Wednesday." Follow us on socials: Instagram TikTok Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Wed, January 18, 2023
Why Won't You Date Me: Nicole Byer Interviews Penn
Today we bring you an episode of Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer. From Nicole’s feed: “Oh my god, he's here. Penn Badgley (You, Gossip Girl, host of Podcrushed) joins Nicole to discuss why people are infatuated by his serial killing character, why love is not depicted accurately in media, bringing down your walls to connect with people, and the existential insecurities he had when dating.” Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 28, 2022
Elizabeth Lail
Elizabeth Lail is our very special guest for the Season 1 finale of Podcrushed. She shares about early social stigmas that shaped her current world views, prevalent and problematic romantic tropes, and what she thinks should happen to Joe at the conclusion of YOU. Follow us on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 21, 2022
Meghan & Ryan Trainor
Singer, songwriter (and current queen of TikTok) Meghan Trainor joins us this week to talk about being frenemies with her brothers in middle school, why she’s homeschooling her kids, and how social media stardom has transformed her career. As a special bonus, Ryan Trainor stops by to share about his and Meghan’s podcast, Workin' On It, and how he’s working to overcome addictions stemming from childhood trauma. Follow us on socials! Tiktok Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 14, 2022
Dr. Gabor Maté
Renowned physician and author Dr. Gabor Mate visits the show this week to share gems about the myth of normal, forming vital intergenerational bonds, and the importance of compassion in healing trauma. Follow us on socials! Twitter Instagram Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 07, 2022
Brian Baumgartner
This week Brian Baumgartner (The Office) stops by and offers some theories on why The Office is the most streamed comedy in history, and also opens up about a traumatic medical procedure in middle school that altered the course of his life. Follow Podcrushed on socials! Instagram Twitter Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 30, 2022
Conan O'Brien
Conan O’Brien steals the show this week, helping Penn regain control from the normies (Sophie & Nava). He also reminisces about his disastrous first school play and reveals his Gossip Girl standom. Follow Podcrushed on socials! Tiktok Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 23, 2022
Introducing: Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers
If you are enjoying Podcrushed, there’s another series that we just know you’re going to love. After first going viral on TikTok by telling the story of how she got stuck buying 100 tacos on a first date, Elyse Myers now has millions of eyeballs watching her videos daily. Each week on Funny Cuz It’s True, Elyse sits down with her favorite creators, friends and comedians to find the stories that have stuck with them and changed their lives in small ways. She wants to know how they handled these situations and learned to laugh about them years later. In this episode, legendary director, writer, and actor Paul Feig joins Elyse to talk about Elyse’s first kiss, and Paul's own awkward romances (like the ones that inspired his show "Freaks and Geeks”). Plus, Paul shares his experiences from “The Office.” To hear more Funny Cuz it’s True, head to https://link.chtbl.com/funnycuzitstruewithelysemyers Follow Podcrushed on socials! Twitter Tiktok Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 16, 2022
Victoria Pedretti
Our most requested guest of the season, Victoria Pedretti (YOU, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) drops by the pod… for the second time this season! Hear her thoughts on the commonalities of fame and bullying, iconic moments on YOU, and why it’s okay to acknowledge when things aren’t okay. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram Twitter Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 09, 2022
Penn Talks YOU
To watch the video version of this episode, head over to the YouTube Podcrushed channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUvv82qZ85Q In this special episode of Podcrushed, Penn answers all of your questions about his Netflix show, YOU — including his favorite moments with each season’s co-lead, and the cringiest scene he’s ever had to film. Fans of YOU, this one’s for… well, you get it. Follow Podcrushed on socials! Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 02, 2022
Andy Grammer
Chart topping singer-songwriter Andy Grammer brings his signature buoyancy and relentless optimism to a frank and reflective conversation around death, songwriting, and always being true to yourself. Follow Podcrushed on socials! Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 26, 2022
Sasheer Zamata & Nicole Byer
We've got two guests! Today's episode is with Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer, two brilliant comedic minds (and fellow podcasters) who just so happen to be best friends. The gang talks poker faces, ghost stories, and worst on-stage bombs. Follow us on socials! Tiktok Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 19, 2022
Justin Baldoni
Justin Baldoni -- actor, director, and New York Times bestselling author -- stops by the pod to share stories from his youth, and lessons from his quest to understand the meanings and misconceptions around what it is to “be a man”. Follow us on socials! Instagram Twitter Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 12, 2022
Domino Kirke-Badgley
This week our guest is the incomparable Domino Kirke-Badgley (musician, doula, and happens to be married to our host, Penn). She shares the story of how she and Penn met, and offers a deep dive into how traumatic events from her adolescence continue to shape her now. Follow us on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 05, 2022
Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson -- the seven-time Grammy Award winner you may know from songs like "Uptown Funk" and "Shallow" -- swings by the show this week and shares stories of interning at Rolling Stone as a 12 year old, being in the room when some of the greatest songs of all time were being crafted, and even shares a few lessons he’s learned about love. Follow us on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 28, 2022
Elyse Myers
The Internet's best friend, Elyse Myers, stops by the show and shares the real story behind the taco date that made her a Tik Tok sensation, how she knew her husband was different from all the other men she'd dated, and how she navigates the highs and lows of social media celebrity. Follow us on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 21, 2022
Kelsea Ballerini
The youngest artist ever inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Kelsea Ballerini, shares about her brand new album, her time as a judge on The Voice and what it was like to be supported by Taylor Swift, and that one time she stole* a mailbox. Follow us on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 14, 2022
Sebastian Stan
We're back from hiatus! Sebastian Stan (Pam & Tommy, Fresh, I Tonya, the Marvel franchise, etc.) joins us to talk about moving to America in eighth grade, losing himself in his roles, and memories of Penn from their time together on the set of Gossip Girl. Follow us on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 24, 2022
Saniyya Sidney
Saniyya Sidney (King Richard, Hidden Figures, Fences) takes a break from beating Will Smith in tennis and hanging out with Beyoncé to give the lowdown on what it’s like being a fifteen-year-old in 2022. She tells stories of her remarkable career and reminds us that being positive is a choice. Follow us on socials! Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 17, 2022
Podcrushed Goes To Therapy (ft. Dr. Stan Tatkin)
Relationship scientist, critically-acclaimed author, and Penn's couples therapist, Dr. Stan Tatkin, joins the pod to talk all things love and relationships. He gives tips on how to help a relationship thrive… even when you want to *kill* the other person. Follow us on socials! Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 10, 2022
Three's Company (ft. Penn, Sophie, and Nava)
For today's special episode, we are pulling back the curtain and interviewing each other! Penn reminisces on being an awkward teenager, Sophie remembers her globe-trotting childhood, and Nava recalls being TOTALLY COOL when she met Penn in her own apartment. Follow us on socials! Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 03, 2022
Lisa Kudrow
America's favorite friend Lisa Kudrow speaks candidly about her adolescence, family tragedy, her days in a comedy troupe with Conan O'Brien and what it was really like to revisit "Friends" after all these years. Follow us on socials! Instagram Twitter Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 27, 2022
Mona Chalabi
The extraordinary journalist Mona Chalabi wins everyone over with her deep intellect and even deeper compassion. Mona is a catalyst for the group's most open and vulnerable conversation yet, touching on mental health, long-term illness, and the death of beloved family members. Want to submit your middle school story? Go to www.podcrushed.com and give us every detail. Follow us on socials Instagram Twitter Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 20, 2022
Shay Mitchell
Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars, YOU, Dollface) reunites with Penn for a delightful conversation on vision boards, manifesting, mama bear-ing, and embracing failure on the path to success. She opens up about pre-partum depression and why in high school she frequently ate lunch alone in the bathroom. Want to submit a middle school story? Go to www.podcrushed.com and give us every detail. Follow Podcrushed on socials: Instagram Twitter TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 13, 2022
Chace Crawford
Chace Crawford stops by and opens up about frosted tips, heartbreak, and being "okay" at football (this is disputed; we've heard he's quite good). He and Penn reminisce on their Gossip Girl days, while Sophie and Nava try to act casual. Want to submit a middle school story? Go to www.podcrushed.com and give us every detail. Follow us on socials! Instagram TikTok Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 06, 2022
Evan Rachel Wood
Penn squirms while Evan Rachel Wood reads entries from her tween diary — revealing their mutual crush on each other. Evan delights the gang by recalling the lyrics to Penn’s first love song. Want to submit a middle school story? Go to www.podcrushed.com and give us every detail. Follow us on socials! instagram.com/podcrushed twitter.com/podcrushed tiktok.com/@podcrushed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 29, 2022
Ayo Edebiri
Writer, comedian, actress, and The Bear star Ayo Edebiri charms the crew with stories of first periods and missed Leonardo DiCaprio encounters. Want to submit a middle school story? Go to www.podcrushed.com and give us every detail. Follow us on socials! instagram.com/podcrushed twitter.com/podcrushed tiktok.com/@podcrushed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 22, 2022
Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer reads an entry from her middle school diary, dishes on her first breakup, and gets real about love and postpartum vulnerability. Want to submit a middle school story? Go to www.podcrushed.com and give us every detail. Follow us on socials! instagram.com/podcrushed twitter,com/podcrushed tiktok.com/@podcrushed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 15, 2022
Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega gets refreshingly candid about representation, body image, and therapy, and spills the deets on what it was like working with Tim Burton in the upcoming series "Wednesday." Want to submit a middle school story? Go to www.podcrushed.com and give us every detail. Follow us on socials! instagram.com/podcrushed twitter.com/podcrushed tiktok.com/@podcrushed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 08, 2022
Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson regales the group with stories of heartbreak, courage, and finding your footing when you *really* don't fit in. The cherry on top: he sings! Want to submit a middle school story? Go to www.podcrushed.com and give us every detail. Follow us on socials: instagram.com/podcrushed twitter.com/podcrushed tiktok.com/@podcrushed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Tati Gabrielle
Sophie and Nava swoon over Penn's YOU Season 3 castmate, Tati Gabrielle, while Penn tries (unsuccessfully) to keep them grounded. Tati opens up about her life, the girls have fun roasting Penn, and the gang bonds over their shared love of the esoteric. Come to our launch party! We're hosting a middle-school-dance-themed kickoff for the podcast on Thursday, June 2nd in Brooklyn, NY. Tickets here: linktr.ee/podcrushed Follow us on socials: instagram.com/podcrushed twitter.com/podcrushed tiktok.com/@podcrushed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 25, 2022
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore joins the crew to share hilarious and heartfelt stories about her turbulent adolescent years in the spotlight. They marvel at the power a little discomfort has in bringing you closer to your full self. Come to our launch party! We're hosting a middle-school-dance-themed kickoff for the podcast on Thursday, June 2nd in Brooklyn, NY. Tickets here: linktr.ee/podcrushed Follow us on socials: instagram.com/podcrushed twitter.com/podcrushed tiktok.com/@podcrushed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 18, 2022
Leighton Meester
Penn invites his old pal Leighton Meester to help kick things off. They reminisce about the first project they ever worked on together (spoiler - it's not Gossip Girl). The gang chats about fake heart attacks, unfair beauty standards, and whether it's time for Leighton to play Timothee Chalamet's mom. Follow Podcrushed on socials: @podcrushed Want to submit a middle school story? Go to www.podcrushed.com and give us *every* detail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trailer · Mon, April 25, 2022
Introducing Podcrushed
Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story — explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school — from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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