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A podcast about the human connection to nature. Biophilia is the innate connection that human beings seek with the natural world. Every other week, hosts Monica Olsen and Jennifer Walsh sit down with thought-leaders and experts across a wide range of industries to discuss the impact that nature has on our wellbeing, why we need nature in order to thrive, and what steps we can all take to live in harmony with the natural world. They pose questions centered around finding common-sense solution ...
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On Broad Ideas, Rachel Bilson is joined by long-time best friend Olivia Allen to talk about sex, mental health, their belief (or lack of) in ghosts, and so much more. They’ll be joined by old friends, young friends, and some friends they haven’t met yet to have fun, casual conversations about the same kind of broad topics you'd find yourself discussing with your girlfriends.
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Michael Cassidy (The OC, Waco: Aftermath) joins Rachel and Olivia today where they discuss behind the scenes bloopers of The OC, married life, social media and cheeseburgers of course. Broad Ideas is sponsored by IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent…
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Have you ever wondered how concert sets and visual effects are designed? This week, Emily and Alexa talk with Deborah Johnson, aka Candy Stations, who designed the visual effects for Sufjan Stevens’ space-inspired “Planetarium” and “Age of Adz” album tours, and has collaborated with several other artists and musicians for performances across the co…
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Is the idea of pristine, untouched nature a misguided fantasy? Are any animals truly wild on a planet so dominated by human impact? And while we’re on the topic - what do we mean by wildness in the first place? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that redefines our relationship with nature and encourages us to rethink our place within it. …
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Author, activist, and podcaster Reshma Saujani (founder of Girls Who Code, author of Mom's First) joins Rachel and Olivia today to discuss women in technology, male and female dynamics, and how children can engage with the upcoming election. Don’t miss Reshma’s new podcast, My So-Called Midlife, which just launched on October 16th and is available …
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We know that many animals possess “human-like” qualities: the ability to play, sustain friendships, mate for life, and even reflect on the past. But what should we actually do with that information? That’s the crucial question that Brandon Keim poses in his latest book Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than Human World. Brandon is…
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Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Robot Chicken) joins Rachel and Olivia today to discuss her journey of balancing skepticism with a desire to believe, her passion for all things potato, and her new Netflix special, Death, Let Me Do My Special, now available for streaming. Broad Ideas is sponsored by Skims Fit Everybody collection, shop now at SKI…
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Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist, Friday the 13th) talks to Rachel and Olivia about playing the pivotal role of Ronald Reagan's mother, Nelle in her movie Reagan. She also motherhood, The O.C., and being a model in the 90s. Check out Amanda's movie, Reagan, now in theaters. Broad Ideas is sponsored by Blissy. Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PL…
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With the rise of suburban sprawl and city planning that has prioritized car travel above all else, modern American cities seriously lack comfortable walking and biking infrastructure. It’s a massive issue - but solutions do exist and importantly, those solutions are decidedly doable. Today we are so thrilled to be speaking with Jeff Speck, a city p…
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Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies, Divergent) talks to Rachel and Olivia today about her new Starz series, Three Women, what it was like growing up as an actor and being on The OC! They also discuss relationships with others and yourself and The Goonies! Broad Ideas is sponsored by Posh Peanut. Go to postpeanut.com/broad and use promo code BROAD fo…
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Emily Deschanel (Bones, Animal Kingdom) and Carla Gallo (Neighbors, Platonic) join Rachel and Olivia today where they discuss their new podcast, Boneheads which is a Bones rewatch, their love for synchronized swimming, crazy medical mysteries and so much more. Please check out Emily and Cara’s new podcast, Boneheads, produced by Lemonada Media and …
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Whether you're a pinball champion, an avid enjoyer of the old virtual Space Cadet pinball games, or a complete newbie to the pinball world - you may be surprised at just how much overlap there is with spaceflight and pinball game design over the ages. Join Emily and Alexa in conversation with Erin Winick Anthony, a science communicator, engineer, a…
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Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen return and discuss a wide array of topics from Cacao Ceremonies, sister wives, motherhood tips, dating and of course the latest in kid slang. Check out Teresa and Sarah's podcast, The Mother Daze wherever you listen to your podcasts. Broad Ideas is sponsored by JLO Beauty, head over to jlobeauty.com/broadideas a…
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Actress Sasheer Zamata (SNL, Agatha All Along ) talks to Rachel and Olivia about her audition process with SNL, her ghostly encounters in New Orleans and her new Disney Plus series, Agatha All Along. They also discuss being witchy, and how the moon can bring forth positive energy. Broad Ideas is sponsored by Quince, Go to quince.com/ideas for free …
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What is Space Archaeology? Join Emily and Alexa as they speak with Dr. Justin Walsh of the ISS Archaeological Project about what doing archaeology in space really entails, what cultural and engineering insights we can gain from it, and what the future of this field looks like with the impending decommissioning of the ISS. The Art Astra Podcast is n…
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Actress Karen Fukuhara (The Boys, Suicide Squad) talks to Rachel and Olivia about freezing her eggs, navigating the dating apps and creating healthy boundaries. They also discuss their deep love for New York City. Broad Ideas is sponsored by IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shippin…
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Director, actor, writer, producer Nadine Crocker talks with Rachel and Olivia about her new film Continue and what led her to make this inspiring film. They also discuss true crime and Hannah Montana. Continue hits theaters, Friday, September 6th. Broad Ideas is sponsored by Posh Peanut. Go to postpeanut.com/broad and use promo code BROAD for 20% o…
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Autumn Reeser (The OC) talks to Rachel and Olivia about solo-parenting, her spiritual journey and being the Hallmark queen! Check out Autumn's new film, Junebug, playing now on Hallmark. Broad Ideas is sponsored by Blissy. Go to Blissy.com/RACHEL and get an additional 30% off- your hair and skin will thank you!…
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Mushrooms are fascinating. They’re not quite plants and they’re not quite animals. Unique and charming mushroom caps are just the fruit of a massive, interconnected mycelium network. And there are millions of mushroom species yet to be discovered. In this episode, Gregory & Emily Han share the mysterious world of mushrooms. They’re the co-authors o…
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Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, One Life to Live) talks to Rachel and Olivia about her lasting relationships, managing career and motherhood and of course Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Listen to Melissa's new podcast “More Better” from iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network Official link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-more-better-with-stephani-17…
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Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect, X) talks to Rachel and Olivia about her path to becoming a film director, how she channels any painful experiences in her life into something useful and creative. She also discusses her father's diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Go to Quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order …
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What would you think if your doctor wrote you a prescription to take a walk outside? To visit an art museum? To take a yoga class? It may sound unconventional, but the practice of prescribing nonmedical interventions to improve health, known as social prescribing, is becoming more and more commonplace. This week, we’re chatting with Julia Hotz, aut…
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Peter Weber (The Bachelor and The Traitors) talks to Rachel and Olivia about his time on The Bachelor, being a United Airlines pilot and what it was like to grow up in a pilot family. They also discuss Peter’s dating status, his time on The Traitors and what it’s like working with Alan Cummings. Broad Ideas is supported by Osea. Get 10% off your fi…
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It’s a return from summer vacation! Rachel, Rob and Olivia discuss what they have been up to over the summer break, Rob talks about a close call with a potential twister in Chicago, and Olivia tells a heartbreaking story about a fight at her son’s school.. They also discuss the Broad Ideas team appearing on Celebrity Family Feud. Later on, Matthew …
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Wellness is a buzzword that gets thrown a lot these days - but at its core, what does wellness really mean? And how do we design homes, towns, and entire cities where the wellness of residents is a top priority? In this special episode of Biophilic Solutions, we’re sharing Dr. Phill Tabb’s author talk from the Biophilic Leadership Summit, focusing …
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Jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer talks to Rachel and Olivia about her divorce from actor Tobey Maguire, forming a strong co-parenting partnership together, and drawing inspiration from Gwyneth Paltrow. They also discuss how and when to talk to your children about sex, how to best run a company, and which movie universe they would want to live in. Br…
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Torrey DeVitto [One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries, Chicago Med] talks to Rachel and Olivia about her new farm-life, growing up around Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, and her experience with abortion. Torrey also breaks some very exciting personal news. They also discuss IVF, beards, Torrey’s marriage and divorce from acting co-st…
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Join Emily and Alexa as they chat with Janelle Wellons, Spaceflight Operations Engineer and Flight Director, about how the visual artist Alma Thomas' paintings resemble actual imagery from spacecraft, such as those captured by the Cassini and Mariner 4 missions. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and sho…
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Today’s guest, Hannah Lewis, is on a mission to restore biodiversity in our towns and cities by planting native trees, pollinators, and shrubs on abandoned lots, degraded land, and in backyards. In her acclaimed new book, Mini-Forest Revolution, Hannah delves into the science behind the Miyawaki method of reforestation, which prioritizes native pla…
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Chris Sullivan [The Knick, This Is Us] talks to Rachel and Olivia about his Broadway calling, Chicago (the city and the musical), and slow dancing at Kinko’s. They also discuss the red string theory, alcoholism, and the immense impact of This Is Us. To hear more from Chris Sullivan, check out his new podcast That Was Us, hosted by Chris and This Is…
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Gina Kirschenheiter [The Real Housewives of Orange County] talks to Rachel and Olivia about her combined family of 6 kids, her experience being “California sober”, and how she was cast for Real Housewives. They also discuss how Bravo recruits new Housewives, Walker Hayes, and rival reality shows. Broad Ideas is supported by Tropical Smoothie Café. …
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Join Emily and Alexa as they discuss the visual artist Alma Thomas, her paintings inspired by outer space, and how one of those paintings ended up in the collection of the CIA. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: “Space” by Music_Unlimited…
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In this episode of Biophilic Solutions, we are presenting a Fireside Chat recorded live at the 2024 Biophilic Leadership Summit, a multi-day conference for leaders in the Biohpilic world to come together, share ideas, and learn from one another. This features Serenbe founder, Steve Nygren, moderating a conversation with Ryan Gravel, Atlanta BeltLin…
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Singer-songwriter Walker Hayes talks to Rachel and Olivia about being on Family Feud together, finding the love of his life, and his humble beginnings working at Costco. They also discuss the stillbirth of Walker’s daughter, the following struggles to overcome that trauma, and trying to stay sober. Broad Ideas is supported by IQBAR. Get 20% off all…
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Join Emily and Alexa as they chat with Amanda Ohlke, Director of Adult Education at the International Spy Museum, about James Bond's adventures in space through the decades, and how those adventures reflected the public imagination over time. Ohlke also provides a sneak peek at the upcoming exhibition "Bond in Motion," now open and on view at the I…
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Hello! Monica and Jennifer here, back yet again with some of our favorite books from the past year. We think that there is no better way to enjoy the summer months than by unwinding with a good book and we've got just that. Our picks range in subject matter, some talk about mental health, while others discuss architecture and design, but they all p…
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Jessica Capshaw [Grey’s Anatomy, Valentine, Minority Report] talks with Rachel and Olivia about LA vs NYC, lifestyle changes and personal growth. They also discuss emotional regulation, finding purpose in whatever it is you do, and if/how to communicate openly with children about emotions. Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington co-host and executiv…
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Sasha Pieterse [Pretty Little Liars] talks with Olivia and Rachel about how her relationship with sexuality on camera has shifted with motherhood and her new film The Image of You, her experience with PCOS, and the toxicity of comparing yourself with other women. They also discuss the effect of Sasha’s massive social following, gatekeeping among wo…
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Do you ever wonder how space and art combine to transform raw, sometimes noisy images captured by spacecraft into beautiful, clean images for us to see here on Earth? In this episode, Emily Olsen and Alexa Erdogan discuss space image processing with Jason Major, space exploration and astronomy outreach enthusiast. Jason explains how he interprets d…
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Old Growth Forests, natural forests that have grown undisturbed over a long period of time, offer a wide variety of benefits including storing more carbon and nitrogen than typical forests, providing a unique structure that supports rich ecosystems, and offering an example of what nature looks like when it flourishes on its own. Unfortunately, due …
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Actress, model and entrepreneur Molly Sims talks to Rachel and Olivia about her journey as an entrepreneur, skin care, and lack of transparency on social media. They also discuss when it’s OK to lie to your children, and the importance of teaching the value of tenacity and accountability. Broad Ideas is supported by NPR Wild Card. Wild Card comes o…
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Sarah Wayne Callies [Prison Break, Colony, The Walking Dead] talks to Rachel and Olivia about her new Prison Break rewatch podcast, her experience with adopting, and giving birth at the same time as her dog. They also discuss remedies for postpartum depression, inner voice, and Sarah getting spat in the face on the set of Prison Break. Broad Ideas …
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Join Emily Olsen and Alexa Erdogan as they discuss creative applications of space science. Alexa explains how scientists at Washington State University (WSU) used Barbie dolls in an important experiment to help solve problems humans will face on the Moon. Emily shares how an algorithm developed for the Hubble Space Telescope became key in tracking …
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The smart cities movement, which seeks to optimize public wellbeing through the use of technology and data, and the biophilic cities movement are happening at the same time - but it rarely feels like these two movements are working together towards a common goal. Our guest today, Dr. Nadina Galle, hopes to change that. Nadina is an ecological engin…
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Skeet Ulrich [Riverdale, Jericho, Scream] talks to Rachel and Olivia about being kidnapped by his father and not seeing his mother for 4 years, being the “safe spot” for your children, and his thoughts on marriage. They also discuss what qualities they find most attractive, Skeet’s new show with Giancarlo Esposito, and the volatility of acting. Bro…
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The Art Astra Podcast explores intersections of space studies and the humanities in popular culture with the aim of highlighting opportunities for people from all walks of life to participate in and get excited about space. Join Emily Olsen and Alexa Erdogan every other week as they chat with people working in a variety of industries to discuss how…
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Local Natives members Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn visit Rachel’s house for an intimate live performance. They also talk about their new album But I’ll Wait For You, The O.C. and touring. Broad Ideas is supported by OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BROAD at OSEAMalibu.com. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off of your…
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In the lives of many humans, deer occupy a really fascinating middle ground between so many binaries: domestic and wild, familiar and alien, beautiful and pest. They’re also, interestingly, the only large mammal that seems to thrive in human-dominated environments. So, what exactly is going on with deer? On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re joi…
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Colton Underwood [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Masked Singer] talks to Rachel and Olivia about jumping the fence, coming out as a christian, and his new podcast about male fertility. They also discuss The Masked Singer, dangerous animals, and feet. Broad Ideas is supported by Maybelline. If you, or someone you know is experiencing anxiety or…
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