Best Stepmoms Bailey Podcasts (2026)

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Connor Storrie 44:56

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2d ago44:56

44:56

Evan Ross Katz chats with actor CONNOR STORRIE on all things HEATED RIVALRY in his first ever podcast appearance. Host: Evan Ross Katz Producer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/ Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 4:40 Success of the show 9:00 …

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Amanda Seyfried 36:34

13d ago36:34

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ERK sits with actress AMANDA SEYFRIED. She shares details on her newest roles in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE and THE HOUSEMAID, her life upstate, learning to filter herself, the ugly side of fame, what she’s reading (shout out to JESSICA SIMPSON), and why she’s so fucking nice. Host: Evan Ross Katz Producer: Sophia Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instag…

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Mary Steenburgen 58:29

9d ago58:29

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Evan Ross Katz sits with actress and comedian MARY STEENBURGEN who shares fond memories with Hollywood’s favorites: DIANE KEATON, JANE FONDA, and JACK NICHOLSON, how empathy influences her acting, some thoughts on the success of her 30-year-marriage to TED DANSON, and much more. Host: Evan Ross Katz Producer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Kat…

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Vivian Bond 55:49

16d ago55:49

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ERK sits with VIVIAN BOND, icon - performer, writer, artist, activist, musician, amidst her current run at JOE’S PUB. The pair discuss acting vs. creating music, early days of New York and STUDIO 54, stories meeting PATTI SMITH, MADONNA, EARTHA KITT, MICK JAGGER (to name a few), performing in JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL’s SHORTBUS, befriending her demons…

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Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley 37:08

26d ago37:08

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ERK sits with PAUL MESCAL and JESSIE BUCKLEY amidst the premiere of their newest film, HAMNET. The pair discuss communal crying in theaters, working together, the evolving nature of their careers, deleting social media, the significance of getting older, and more. And Yes, Paul clears the record. He’s an Elphaba. Host: Evan Ross Katz Producer: Soph…

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Brittany Snow 42:15

1M ago42:15

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ERK chats with BRITTANY SNOW and the pair waste no time at all bonding over their shared love of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, filming THE HUNTING WIVES S2, exploring Brittany’s evolution as a child actor on TV shows like AMERICAN DREAMS, directing PARACHUTE, comparing SEX AND THE CITY vs. THE HUNTNG WIVES protagonists, reviving JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE, a…

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Ariana Grande (Part 2) 28:06

1M ago28:06

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ERK chats with ARIANA GRANDE on all things WICKED: FOR GOOD! Host: Evan Ross Katz Producer: Sophia Asmuth CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro (00:52) The final shot (5:56) Inside the closet (12:18) Glinda and Elphaba’s future (13:24) Glinda’s journey (18:37) Vocal choices and flourishes (23:09) Ariana’s favorite scene Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram htt…

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Lizzy Caplan 47:49

1M ago47:49

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ERK sits with actress LIZZY CAPLAN amidst the premiere of NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T. As a local Brooklynite Lizzy chats about favorite restaurants, thoughts on fame and careers she admires, the staying power of MEAN GIRLS, FREAKS AND GEEKS cult following, reuniting with ISLA FISHER post BACHELORETTE, what she’s watching today, and the shifting …

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Lee Pace 44:28

2M ago44:28

44:28

ERK sits with actor LEE PACE amidst his newest box office release THE RUNNING MAN. Despite his reservations for such a tall convo, Lee dives deep sharing his career journey from Texas to Juilliard to the stage to the big screen with his roles in THE NORMAL HEART, SOLDIER’S GIRL, THE FALL PUSHING DAISIES, TWILIGHT, THE HOBBIT, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAX…

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Jane Krakowski 54:47

2M ago54:47

54:47

ERK chats with actress, singer, dancer, broadway star, JANE KRAKOWSKI amidst her Broadway return in COLE ESCOLA’s OH, MARY! It’s good to be back. The two chat social media, Broadway (roles, revisions, and more), reality TV—is CELEBRITY TRAITORS in the cards? 30 ROCK and working with TINA FEY, deep cut reflections: FATAL ATTRACTION , MARCI X, and ob…

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Ariana Grande (Part 1) 46:51

2M ago46:51

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ERK sits with ARIANA GRANDE for her third Shut Up Evan appearance. So, the two waste no time with introductions. Ari dives into her journey with WICKED and Glinda—including thoughts on the press tour, her views on cringe culture and PTSD, her reconnection with music and upcoming ETERNAL SUNSHINE TOUR, her battle with monsters, her favorite DRAG RAC…

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Jodie Turner-Smith 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

ERK chats with actress and model, Jodie Turner Smith as she takes on her latest role as Athena in TRON: ARES. She shares her viral shower routine, newfound strength (physical and mental), Big Tit Energy, AI in Hollywood, her writer past and Tumblr girlie days, the role of fate, the FULL story behind her breakout KANYE music video appearance, and he…

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Miles Heizer 49:56

3M ago49:56

49:56

ERK chats with actor MILES HEIZER following the premiere of his starring role in BOOTS on Netflix. He shares his experiences from filming, reflects on his early acting career with roles like ER, PARENTHOOD, and LOVE, SIMON, and his transition to playing gay characters, his favorite brands right now, and how he fared guest judging on DRAG RACE. Quic…

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Jonathan Groff 51:11

3M ago51:11

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ERK chats with Tony-winning JONATHAN GROFF amidst his leading role in Broadway’s JUST IN TIME. Similar to his performances, Groff has podcasting range: getting in shape for eight shows a week, LEA MICHELE pep talks, lessons from watching SURVIVOR’S PARVATI, working with SJP, DANIEL RADCLIFFE support, biking, harnesses and gay culture, WICKED, and m…

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Malin Akerman 50:34

4M ago50:34

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ERK is joined in the studio by MALIN AKERMAN to unpack her latest TV series, THE HUNTING WIVES and much more: THE COMEBACK revival, learning from LISA KUDROW, being on set with ROBERT MICHAEL MORRIS, working with MICHAEL PATRICK KING, her iconic ALS Ice Bucket Challenge make out with CARLA GUGINO, aging in Hollywood, and what she’d be doing if she …

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Alison Brie and Dave Franco 41:42

5M ago41:42

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ERK chats with our first podcast power couple, ALISON BRIE AND DAVE FRANCO as leads and producers of their new horror film, TOGETHER. The two discuss nudity equity, the evolution of the press tour (yes, toenail clippings are addressed), classic horror flicks, comfort watches, GIRLS, SEX AND THE CITY, Alison in the SCREAM franchise, and more. Host: …

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Lena Dunham 1:00:02

5M ago1:00:02

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ERK is joined in the studio by LENA DUNHAM to unpack her latest TV series, TOO MUCH, and much much more: body image, SURVIVOR strategy, HOUSEWIVES love, making friends in adulthood, “Lena Dunham” in pop culture, SEX AND THE CITY, filming in New York, creative success, and of course, GIRLS. Host: Evan Ross Katz Producer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Ev…

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Celine Song 38:04

7M ago38:04

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ERK chats with director and writer CELINE SONG (PAST LIVES) in the midst of her latest movie premiere, MATERIALISTS, starring DAKOTA JOHNSON, PEDRO PASCAL, and CHRIS EVANS. The two dive deep into New York culture, love in a data world, SEX AND THE CITY, reality vs. cinema, and much more. As CHARLI XCX dubbed, it's "Celine Song Summer," and we concu…

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Tom Francis 46:25

7M ago46:25

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ERK is back for a special chat with actor and singer, TOM FRANCIS. As Tom wraps production for his Tony nominated role in SUNSET BOULEVARD, the two chat about performing with NICOLE SCHERZINGER, a potential RENT revival, his first tv gig alongside PENN BADGLEY (YOU), his work in NOAH BAUMBACH's latest film (JAY KELLY), and more. Host: Evan Ross Kat…

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Natasha Rothwell 43:50

1+ y ago43:50

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ERK chats with actress, writer and producer NATASHA ROTHWELL. The pair discuss creating and starring in her new series HOW NOT TO DIE ALONE, working with ISSA RAE (INSECURE) and MIKE WHITE (WHITE LOTUS), discovering and honing her comedy chops, musical theater, setting boundaries, and more. And yes, we couldn't resist a bit of White Lotus season 3 …

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Ariana Grande 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

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ERK Chats with Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress ARIANA GRANDE. The pair discuss her latest album, ETERNAL SUNSHINE (and share some exciting news relevant to that), her appearance in the upcoming film adaptation of WICKED, our shared love of musical theater (and whether we'll ever get Grande back on Broadway), social media, mental…

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Nicole Kidman 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

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ERK chats with legendary actress and producer NICOLE KIDMAN ahead of her latest project, A FAMILY AFFAIR. They discuss the future of rom coms, working with EXPATS director Lulu Wang, BIG LITTLE LIES, PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 (yes, confirmed), and what to expect in BABY GIRL with HARRIS DICKINSON. We also flirt with the idea of an AMC commercial sequel in …

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Met Galapalooza with Ariana Grande, Josh O'Connor, Greta Lee, Jonathan Bailey, Jamie Dornan, Ayo Edebiri, Dan Levy, Omar Apollo, and Alison Oliver. 1:08:44

1+ y ago1:08:44

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They say a picture's worth a thousand words. Who needs pictures when you have the stars themselves? On an all-new SHUT UP EVAN, Evan travels to the Carlyle Hotel to chat with some of the VIPS attending the 2024 Met Gala in Loewe. They Include: Ariana Grande (00:00), Josh O'Connor (15:15), Greta Lee (20:55), Jonathan Bailey (28:08), Jamie Dornan (35…

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Sydney Sweeney 25:42

2y ago25:42

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New episode alert! ERK is joined by actress and producer SYDNEY SWEENEY as she prepares for her latest feature film release, IMMACULATE. They chat all things fashion, business, and even some haunting that are very close to home. Special guests include EUPHORIA’s MAUDE APATOW, PROPERTY BROTHERS DREW and JONATHAN SCOTT, and WHITE LOTUS’ MOLLY SHANNON…

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Zac Posen 34:35

2y ago34:35

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Urgent episode drop! ERK chats with fashion designer and GAP’s newest creative director, ZAC POSEN as he reflects on his two-decades-long career. He shares how he trail-blazed celebrities and theatricalities into the flat fashion scene of the early 2000s, survived media pressure by the great CATHY HORYN, costume designed for RYAN MURPHY’s latest mi…

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Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal 'All of Us Strangers' 16:19

2y ago16:19

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Special episode alert! ERK sits down with ANDREW SCOTT and PAUL MESCAL to debrief on their latest starring roles in ALL OF US STRANGERS. The two discuss the loss, lust, and longing they embodied on screen together. It’s a snack of an episode that will leave you hungry for the full feature film. Host: Evan Ross Katz Editor: Sophia Asmuth Show links:…

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Jenna Lyons 1:30:02

2+ y ago1:30:02

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ERK chats with fashion designer and business entrepreneur JENNA LYONS (36:10). Oh and Yes, she’s also the breakout star on REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK (but don’t put her in a box!). LYONS dishes about her place in the RHONY cast of characters, why she went on the show, and how she survived the filming. She ponders on her past as J.CREW’s creative d…

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Delta Work 1:45:45

2+ y ago1:45:45

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ERK chats with Emmy Award-winning drag queen DELTA WORK (46:00) about her fabulously opinionated talk show VERY DELTA, her time on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE as well as her falling out with RU and RAVEN, ONLYFANS (and the untapped potential of creating her own foot account), BARBIE theories, and more. Special guest CHEYENNE JACKSON calls in with his own qu…

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Zoe Lister-Jones 1:26:46

2+ y ago1:26:46

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ERK chats with SLIP writer, director, and star ZOE LISTER-JONES (47:06) about working with DAKOTA JOHNSON, her own sexual awakening, her strategy for winning SURVIVOR, destigmatizing Hollywood sex scenes, acting in BEAU IS AFRAID, her brunch with BARBRA STREISAND, and her directorial debut with the film BAND AID. Before the interview, listen as ERK…

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Melanie Lynskey 1:26:37

2+ y ago1:26:37

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ERK chats with YELLOWJACKETS and THE LAST OF US actress MELANIE LYNSKEY (31:57). She shares her thoughts on pull quote culture, her friendship with DREW BARRYMORE, the rewarding relationship with her partner JASON RITTER, the humanity of reality TV like REAL HOUSEWIVES, and answers questions from our special guest calls: JASON RITTER, LILY RABE, an…

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Sasha Colby 1:36:20

2+ y ago1:36:20

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ERK chats with RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE reigning queen, SASHA COLBY (43:05), on her life before, during, and after her crowning on RPDR. Sasha shares her history as a previous pageant winner on MISS CONTINENTAL, growing up in Hawaii, discovering MONICA MUNRO, and navigating forgiveness and loss. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll love Sasha even more. …

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Will Sharpe 1:23:29

2+ y ago1:23:29

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ERK chats with actor, writer, and director WILL SHARPE (38:50) about the myriad of television, stage, and film projects both in front of and behind the camera that Sharpe brings to life. These include creating his own television series FLOWERS by acting alongside OLIVIA COLMAN, winning a BAFTA for his role as the funny self effacing Rodney in GIRI/…

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Greta Lee 1:33:12

2+ y ago1:33:12

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ERK deep dives with actress GRETA LEE (46:10) on her latest movie role starring in PAST LIVES. They chat about the iconic NYC scenes, what it was like to be directed in Korean by Celine Song, their shared love of Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson, and more. And yes! Lee does speculate on where her beloved GIRLS character, Soojin, is now. Before the convers…

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Michael Patrick King 1:43:23

2+ y ago1:43:23

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ERK is joined by the great MPK (38:33) (MICHAEL PATRICK KING) in anticipation of the AND JUST LIKE THAT S2 premiere. MPK dishes on who he’s killing off this season (kidding!), his favorite SEX AND THE CITY scenes, iconic guest stars he’s worked with like SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR and MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, and his other masterpiece THE COMEBACK with the …

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Parker Posey 1:24:00

2+ y ago1:24:00

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ERK chats with “Queen of the Indies,” PARKER POSEY (44:50) on her latest scene stealing role in BEAU IS AFRAID. Posey shares her experience on set with JOAQUIN PHEONIX, working with director ARI ASTER, and the myriad of roles, including PARTY GIRL and BEST IN SHOW, that led her to now. But before we begin, ERK and Sean pay tribute to SEX AND THE CI…

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James Marsden 1:23:37

2+ y ago1:23:37

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ERK is back to chat with actor JAMES MARSDEN (36:20) about Marsden’s latest role portraying…himself (kind of) in the Amazon series, JURY DUTY. Marsden reveals his ethical concerns for the series, some of his favorite candid moments, and what it was like to play a satirical version of himself. To set the scene, Sean joins ERK (1:20) to breakdown the…

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Imposter Syndrome & New Stepmom Advice 38:42

2+ y ago38:42

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This episode is all about having imposter syndrome as a stepmom, and how to best deal with it. Spoiler alert: you DO BELONG IN THEIR LIVES, and you're doing great. We also talk about our best advice for NEW stepmoms - things we wish we could have done differently, and our best tips to succeed as a stepmom.…

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Mae Martin 2:03:39

3y ago2:03:39

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ERK chats with MAE MARTIN (01:01:00), the comedian, actor, and screenwriter known for writing and starring in the Netflix comedy series FEEL GOOD, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, and their latest stand-up special SAP. The two waste no time diving into their breadth of knowledge on SURVIVOR, BUFFY, THE COMEBACK, and TITANIC. Survivor superstar, PARVATI SHALLO…

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Ava Max 1:27:33

3y ago1:27:33

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ERK welcomes singer-songwriter, AVA MAX (50:06), fresh off the release of her newest album DIAMONDS & DANCEFLOORS. They chat about NYFW, Ava’s rebellious side, the SWEET BUT PSYCHO scream, working with CIRKUT who produced songs for some of Ava’s own pop idols (BRITNEY SPEARS included), and more. To kick us off, ERK and Sean deep dive on ARIANA DEBO…

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Elizabeth Banks 1:44:45

3y ago1:44:45

1:44:45

ERK welcomes director, producer, and actress, ELIZABETH BANKS (1:08:30) in anticipation of her latest film, COCAINE BEAR. She chats about working with the late great RAY LIOTTA, constructing the CGI bear, and setting the overall tone. Yes, she even addresses the internet’s wishes for a cocaine shark and her time guest starring on SEX AND THE CITY. …

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Ben Aldridge 1:18:46

3y ago1:18:46

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ERK chats with the lovely, not-an-arshole, English actor, BEN ALDRIDGE (22:50) known for his roles in FLEABAG, SPOILER ALERT, and most recently KNOCK AT THE CABIN. The two discuss Ben’s experience working with director M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN and PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE, what Ben’s singing in the shower these days (question courtesy of JONATHAN GROFF), the…

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Minisode | He Slept with His Ex Now We’re Back Together 18:54

3y ago18:54

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Minisode submission: ...."Fast forward to 2021, six months in our new home, and my fiance lets it slip that he had actually slept with his ex-wife BEFORE coming over to my house to tell me he wanted to work on his marriage back in 2018. It hit me like a ton of bricks. Here I was thinking how he was such a good guy but all along he had cheated on me…

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Emma Roberts 1:38:32

3y ago1:38:32

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ERK chats with the beloved actress and entrepreneur, EMMA ROBERTS (46:25). They have a lot to catch up on as Roberts’ newest movie, MAYBE I DO, premieres this weekend. Roberts dishes on her best frights in SCREAM 4 and SCREAM QUEENS, her BELLETRIST TV production company (sparked from her love of books), and her deep affection for dolls (just hear h…

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Sabrina Impacciatore 1:10:15

3y ago1:10:15

1:10:15

This episode of ‘Shut Up Evan’ is in loving memory of Gary Katz as ERK opens with some personal news (1:08). Then ERK and Sean chat with White Lotus’ Sabrina Impacciatore (33:39) who famously portrays the misunderstood hotel manager, Valentina. The Italian actress reminisces on working with Mike White and the support he gave her to explore Valentin…

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Jessie Ware 1:41:21

3y ago1:41:21

1:41:21

ERK sits down with English singer songwriter, podcast host, and mother, JESSIE WARE (40:03). Across the pond in New York City, Ware shares anecdotes about recording "What's Your Pleasure," being asked to open for HARRY STYLES, co-hosting 14 seasons of the TABLE MANNERS podcast with her mum, and brushing up on her Jewish faith. Special guests LILY A…

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Este Haim 1:30:39

3y ago1:30:39

1:30:39

We're kicking off Season 4 with one of Glamour's Woman of the Year 2022: Este Haim, who joins us to discuss all things THE WHITE LOTUS. Este, who served as a music consultant on the show's second season, is ready, willing and able to dish on her experience. We chat about our collective shared love Jennifer Coolidge (obviously), her and Kesha nearly…

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'Stepmom' Rewatch 1:21:19

3y ago1:21:19

1:21:19

ERK invites you to his inaugural STEPMOM rewatch party with special guests LIAM AIKEN (the actor who portrays Ben in Stepmom) and GABRIELLA KAREFA-JOHNSON (VOGUE’s global fashion editor at large). Listen as the three discuss the 1998 classic starring JULIA ROBERTS and SUSAN SARANDON and why it’s the greatest movie of all time—despite it’s not so gr…

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Minisode | Tweens, Divorce Threats, & Should She Stick it Out? 12:20

3y ago12:20

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This minisode talks through one stepmom's challenges with her 12-year-old stepkid who is particularly difficult. Refusing to get along, is annoyed by everything, and then on TOP of all of that, her hubs says if she can't figure out how to get along with his kid, he might want a divorce. Should she stick it out? Is it worth it? Hear our take.…

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Acceptance, Expectations & Finding Stepmom Support 34:49

3y ago34:49

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As stepmoms, we constantly battle with the need to feel accepted. In this episode, we talk about: The difference between acceptance and appreciation? What should we expect in our homes, if anything? Having certain expectations we may have had early in our stepmom journey and how to overcome them with or without the support of those around you. Find…

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Minisode | Stepson Challenges & Learning to Disengage 8:19

3y ago8:19

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This minisode covers a submission from one of our listeners surrounding her stepson, who has been increasingly disrespectful and ungrateful. Layered on top of an already complex situation involving false allegations, CPS, and losing custody of two kids already - this one is a challenge. Listen in as Bailey and Alyse give this stepmom advice on how …