Best Childhood Rerun Podcasts (2025)

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Antoni Porowski 57:55

2h ago57:55

57:55

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 s…

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson 51:24

2d ago51:24

51:24

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: In…

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Understanding How You (and the People You Love) React to Expectations with The Four Tendencies 1:08:23

3d ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Today we're discussing Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies - an idea she puts forth about how people tend to react to both inner and outer expectations, whether they readily meet them or tend to resist. As with any method of categorizing how people approach the world, we find this helpful for understanding how we (and the people we love) end up in…

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Introducing Whims of Resistance 2:07

7d ago2:07

2:07

Need a new alternative news & humor source to get you through these tough times? Introducing Whims of Resistance, a seriously whimsical blend of parody, comic relief, and news from the growing #resistance movement. You can find us here on Buzzsprout, as well as BlueSky, TikTok, Facebook, Substack, YouTube, and other social media platforms. Keep fig…

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Valentine's Day Special (100th Episode) 39:56

19d ago39:56

39:56

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 om…

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Host AMA: Loss 1:04:09

16d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

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.…

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Kin-Keeping: Let’s Connect - Little Choices That Have a Big Impact 1:19:03

20d ago1:19:03

1:19:03

For Valentine’s Day, we’re talking all about connecting with our nearest and dearest, our broader communities and even perfect strangers. Michelle recommends “Gratitude Journal for Teens Girls and Moms” and this article: “The problem with donating our dopamine to our phones, not our friends” by Tonya Mosley.…

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Noah Centineo 54:02

23d ago54:02

54:02

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 c…

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Topher Grace 56:13

1M ago56:13

56:13

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 …

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The Family Meeting: How and Why to Start This Ritual Right Away 56:02

1M ago56:02

56:02

We’re big fans of a family meeting: a once-a-week time set aside for discussing everything the family needs. It can be practical, philosophical and everything in between. Whether you start by lighting candles, making waffles or flopping on the couch, it’s a great place for the family to work through conflict in a less-emotional state, build charact…

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Ilana Glazer 1:10:11

1M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

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: I…

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Felicity Jones 47:39

1M ago47:39

47:39

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 in…

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You're Invited to Our Favorite Things Party! 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

We're closing out 2024 with a look back at our favorite things: memories, challenges, rituals, lessons learned and mantras that go us through. Plus- how we invite our families to spend some time in reflection and setting intentions for the New Year. Michelle's Favorites: Primrosia Dual-Tip Markers for Writing, Journaling, Doodling Paperage Spiral B…

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[Rerun] Sebastian Stan 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

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 a…

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[Rerun] Taylor Tomlinson 59:55

2M ago59:55

59:55

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 an…

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Jay Pharoah 44:52

2M ago44:52

44:52

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 P…

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Riley Keough 48:12

3M ago48:12

48:12

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 …

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Keen on Kin-Keeping: Ideas for a More Meaningful and Manageable Holiday Season 1:07:03

3M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Have you ever heard of kin-keeping? It’s the emotional labor of maintaining and strengthening family ties and involves all the organizing of holiday events, wrapping of gifts and keeping of traditions. If you are the kin-keeper in your home this episode is for you: we’re talking about the power and joy of this role, as well as ideas for decreasing …

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Zachary Quinto 59:39

3M ago59:39

59:39

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/listene…

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We’re Crushing On: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus 47:26

3M ago47:26

47:26

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 ma…

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Holiday Hosting Hacks 1:06:33

3M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

We're all about hosting for the holidays - and whether you've got big or small gatherings planned, we've got tips on how to save money, make the little things count, create meaningful conversation and welcome your guests with grace and calm. Plus, we dive into the difference between warm and cool hosts, our feelings about being a little bit extra, …

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Auli‘i Cravalho 59:47

3M ago59:47

59:47

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 gui…

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Eddie Redmayne 1:05:32

3M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

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 Londo…

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Compassionate, Competent, Confident Parenting 55:02

4M ago55:02

55:02

On today's episode we propose an expansion on the best ideas of gentle parenting, but with the addition of some power for parents - moving past imposter syndrome so prevalent in our generation to compassionate, competent and confident parenting.By Jessica and Michelle

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Lamorne Morris 58:12

4M ago58:12

58:12

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 …

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The Hygge Manifesto: Rerun 52:57

4M ago52:57

52:57

We are re-airing this fan favorite episode all about the hyggely lifestyle: leaning into all things cozy, warm and intimate in this otherwise cold and crummy time of year. This episode is based on the book The Little Book of Hygge (which makes a great holiday gift, IMHO) and covers the ten tenets of hygge: atmosphere, presence, pleasure, equality, …

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MAD-ly, Daddy-O 10:18

4M ago10:18

10:18

Season 2, Episode 54: Longtime fans of MAD Magazine may not have known it, but this humor publication's influence on a whole generation of young Americans is far-reaching, leading some to say it's seriously impacted our culture in a big way, more than anyone can ever imagine. This podcast episode takes us on a visit to a MAD exhibition at the Norma…

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Ben Platt 1:01:30

4M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

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 lo…

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Lucas Bravo 52:11

4M ago52:11

52:11

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 …

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Bringing Back the Play-Based Childhood and Why We’re Passionate About Limiting Screen Time for Our Kids 1:24:38

4M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

The play-based childhood, essential to thriving in adulthood, has been on a rapid decline in the past few decades, priming the way for a phone-based childhood. We discuss the reasons we as parents feel we have to overprotect kids and how to talk ourselves through that in order to bring back a real childhood for our kids: real connections, real play…

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Edgar Allen Shmoe 9:14

4M ago9:14

9:14

Season 2, Episode 53: As the holiday of Halloween once again emerges from the crypt, we take a fond look back at some scary stories from years gone by, including a few old favorites from Edgar Allen Poe. A perfect excuse for settling back in your easy chair, sipping a favorite bubbling beverage, and listening to horror classics from the golden age …

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Tyler Henry 49:55

4M ago49:55

49:55

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…

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James Morosini 50:36

4M ago50:36

50:36

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 w…

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Chase Stokes 1:09:19

5M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

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 cour…

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Seven Instant Mood Boosts - No Purchase Required 1:03:22

5M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Today we've got seven ways to make your day better, and the science behind why they work. In our busy lives it can be easy to forget to make time to do the things that will actually make us feel alive, and happy about it - connecting with our communities, getting a breath of fresh air, creating, problem solving, and making room for serendipity.…

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Park it, Paulie 10:55

5M ago10:55

10:55

Season 2, Episode 52: Where do you go when you're stalled out on a tough project and need a break? Just go out to a local park and enjoy the scenery! In this latest podcast episode, we recall some favorite parks around the Garden State of New Jersey, from childhood days to the present -- including places like Warinanco Park, Weequahic Park, Bayonne…

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Demi Lovato 1:00:58

5M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

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: Tik…

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Ego Nwodim 54:18

5M ago54:18

54:18

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 P…

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A Life of Abundance: Interview with Marcela on Luxuriating in Life’s Multiplicities 58:58

5M ago58:58

58:58

Today Michelle interviews her friend, Marcela, a teacher on special assignment who is also pursuing her doctorate in education while raising her two young girls and juggling family life with grace alongside her husband. She shares her unique experience on raising a multi-lingual and multi-cultural family all while claiming a life of abundance and e…

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Blimpies & Big 'Wiches 9:36

5M ago9:36

9:36

Season 2, Episode 51: Did you know that New Jersey can rightfully claim to be the "submarine" state? Sub sandwiches (or hoagies, Blimpies, etc.) were introduced to hungry NJ consumers around the turn of the century by Italian immigrants, based on a traditional Old World recipe. Learn more in our latest podcast episode, in which we take a deep dive …

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Host AMA: Family 51:04

5M ago51:04

51:04

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 -- everyt…

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Set Your Watches: It's Back-To-School with Synced Schedules and Streamlined Systems 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

After the first few weeks of a new school year shake out, we have the opportunity to sync up our schedules and iron out any wrinkles in our systems for a smooth school year. Whether you've got pre-k or high school students, we're bringing our best tips for calendar maintenance, meal prep, after-school activities and more. Plus, when to acknowledge …

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Moving Malarkey 10:19

6M ago10:19

10:19

Season 2, Episode 50: Almost everyone has experienced moving days at some point in their lives, either in-town or cross country. We share a few of our moving adventures in this latest episode, including walking washing machines, sprinkled sofas, rent-it-yourself cargo vans, and more. In this podcast series, Tom Nielson tells stories, shares memorie…

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Host AMA: Coming of Age 39:51

6M ago39:51

39:51

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 abo…

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Creating a Signature Style 1:17:34

6M ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Creating a signature style is a great way to show off your personality and passions before even speaking. Let’s dive into assessing and determining a personal, timeless style by first going through the building blocks we already own, then adding accessories and defining our style!By Jessica and Michelle

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Guitar Boy 9:50

6M ago9:50

9:50

Season 2, Episode 49: Learning to play guitar can be a daunting process -- especially after hearing an extremely talented musical prodigy who blows you away with a spontaneous performance, effectively dashing your hopes to someday become a famous guitarist in a rock 'n' roll band. In this podcast series, Tom Nielson tells stories, shares memories, …

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[Rerun] Victoria Pedretti 56:22

6M ago56:22

56:22

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 wh…

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Dylan Arnold 1:10:25

7M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

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 Christop…

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Weird Wonderful Joysey 10:19

7M ago10:19

10:19

Season 2, Episode 48: Take a fun, light-hearted road trip through the weird, crazy state of New Jersey -- featuring stops for the world's largest Idaho potato, a telephone pole graveyard, a giant gorilla statue, and a life-sized, granite Mercedes Benz tombstone. All amazing but true! In this podcast series, Tom Nielson tells stories, shares memorie…

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Saweetie 55:39

7M ago55:39

55:39

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 e…

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