Best Penn Badgley Podcasts (2024)

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Daisy Ridley 49:11

1h ago49:11

49:11

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 …

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B.J. Novak 55:58

44m ago55:58

55:58

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:…

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Host AMA: Friendship 55:44

14d ago55:44

55:44

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 sha…

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Karamo Brown 1:08:30

21d ago1:08:30

1:08:30

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 …

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Elisabeth Moss 56:52

28d ago56:52

56:52

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 Handmai…

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Jake Johnson 1:02:13

1M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

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…

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Podcrushed Season 3 Trailer (premieres April 24) 2:01

2M ago2:01

2:01

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.By Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, Sophie Ansari

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[Rerun] Ramy Youssef 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

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 Je…

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[Rerun] Taylor Tomlinson 59:59

4M ago59:59

59:59

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 breez…

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Ziwe 50:00

5M ago50:00

50:00

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 ou…

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All About Love with Esther Perel 51:48

6M ago51:48

51:48

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 "Whe…

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Extra Credit: Your Stories (Katie Florence) 25:11

6M ago25:11

25:11

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.…

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Charlotte Ritchie 52:56

6M ago52:56

52:56

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: TikT…

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Extra Credit: Your Stories (Quinn Hardy) 26:41

6M ago26:41

26:41

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 in…

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Seth and Josh Meyers 1:08:07

6M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

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 supp…

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Extra Credit: Your Stories (Buchanan Twins) 23:27

6M ago23:27

23:27

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…

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Extra Credit: Your Stories (Naya Hassan) 33:13

6M ago33:13

33:13

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.…

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Tim Cook: What it takes to run Apple, the world’s largest company 43:20

6M ago43:20

43:20

In a rare podcast appearance, Apple CEO Tim Cook joins Dua Lipa to dive into the profound impact of artificial intelligence, the ever-evolving tech landscape and their response to climate change. Join Dua as she discovers Tim’s personal journey, from his life growing up to his philanthropic endeavours, as well as his perspective on tackling global …

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Matt Rife 1:06:33

7M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

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…

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Extra Credit: Your Stories (Sophie Fergi) 25:00

7M ago25:00

25:00

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 soci…

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Ramy Youssef 1:04:57

7M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

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. **Thi…

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Extra Credit: Your Stories (Simran Jeet Singh) 23:01

7M ago23:01

23:01

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. Fol…

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Jada Pinkett Smith 53:59

7M ago53:59

53:59

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 Pod…

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How to Be Happy with Laurie Santos 1:19:07

7M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

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 …

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Bob & Erin Odenkirk 44:34

7M ago44:34

44:34

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 man…

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Geri Halliwell-Horner 40:27

8M ago40:27

40:27

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 In…

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My Favourite Moments 43:57

8M ago43:57

43:57

After three seasons of At Your Service and a Summer Series, host Dua Lipa looks back on the podcast series so far and recounts some of her favourite conversations she’s had with an amazing range of guests. Hear Dua share her behind-the-scenes view on the making of the show, and what it was like to move from interviewee to interviewer for the first …

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James Scully 54:32

8M ago54:32

54:32

**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 Jam…

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Kevin Bacon 48:32

8M ago48:32

48:32

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 acco…

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Matthew McConaughey 59:06

8M ago59:06

59:06

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 in…

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Bobby Berk 1:02:19

9M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

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 punche…

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Taylor Momsen 57:32

9M ago57:32

57:32

**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…

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Troye Sivan: The power of identity 40:52

9M ago40:52

40:52

Pop superstar Troye Sivan joins Dua to discuss the role identity has played in his life and career, from his Jewishness to his queerness, his Australian-ness, and so much more. Having known Dua for seven years now, Troye’s openness and vulnerability is on full display in an episode that is equal parts affecting and funny. On the heels of the releas…

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Ziwe: What's funny these days? 33:50

9M ago33:50

33:50

When the comedian and writer Ziwe first went viral during the pandemic for her gotcha-style interviews with celebrities on Instagram Live, people couldn’t get enough. Today, she joins Dua to talk about all things funny, from finding comedy in increasingly unfunny times to facing cancelations both metaphorical and literal in the past few years. In w…

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I Weigh: Jameela Jamil interviews Penn 1:08:54

9M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

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 limel…

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Billie Eilish: On growing up 36:22

10M ago36:22

36:22

The iconic music superstar Billie Eilish joins Dua for a conversation about their shared experiences growing up, learning to find their voices, and so much more. Throughout the conversation, Dua guides Billie on a career-spanning journey from her early “Ocean Eyes” days – performing for small but devoted crowds – to her arena-touring, Oscar-winning…

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Hosts AMA 58:51

10M ago58:51

58:51

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 so…

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Paloma Elsesser: On spirituality, and finding quiet in the noise 39:25

10M ago39:25

39:25

In-demand model, public speaker, and activist Paloma Elsesser opens up about the ways in which spirituality and the healing power of art enhance and support her busy, always-in-motion life. Touching on the familial roots of her spirituality and taking Dua up through her present-day spiritual routines – mindfulness, meditation, and so much more – Pa…

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Rob Lowe 1:03:42

10M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

**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 spiritua…

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Amanda Feilding: Let’s talk psychedelics 36:16

10M ago36:16

36:16

This week, Dua is joined by drug policy reformer, lobbyist, Beckley Foundation founder, and the woman the FT called the "First Lady of LSD," Amanda Feilding, for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and potential future of psychedelics. From the indigenous roots of substances such as psilocybin to the ways many governments have enfo…

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Taylor Tomlinson 59:38

10M ago59:38

59:38

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, reje…

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Sasha Velour: Is drag "dangerous"? 38:36

10M ago38:36

38:36

Drag Race season 9 winner Sasha Velour joins Dua to discuss her new book, The Big Reveal, which chronicles drag's roots, its champions, and the challenges it's faced. They discuss whether or not she'd ever return to the hit TV series for an all-winners season, the state of drag in America (and more globally) in recent years, and why intersectionali…

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