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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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Nick Viall on How They Pick Bachelors, Couples Therapy, and Making Love Without Having Sex
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Nick Viall [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise], Olivia and Rachel discuss cheating, couples therapy, and watermarking nude pics. Nick also talks about what qualities producers look for in Bachelors, Tom Sandoval, and making love without having sex. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.…
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Emily Browning on Depression, Body Empowerment, and the Apocalypse
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Emily Browning [Class of ‘07, Sucker Punch, American Gods] talks with Olivia and Rachel about whether being a parent makes you lame, being body shamed at 8 years old, and self-work during the pandemic. They also discuss the “inner child”-theory, the fine line between body empowerment and feeling sexually exploited, and fucking a zombie. Broad Ideas…
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Whitney Cummings on Freezing her Eggs, One Year of Celibacy, and Addiction
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Stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, and podcaster Whitney Cummings is this week’s broad. Whitney, Rachel and Olivia talk about Whitney’s parents being in nursing homes, freezing her eggs, and having her first orgasm from sex at 40 years old. They also discuss trusting your instincts in men, addiction, and self-exploration. Broad Ideas is …
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Chelsea Handler on Tucker Carlson, Ayahuasca, and Body Odor
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Chelsea Handler [Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Does, Chelsea] talks with Rachel and Olivia about being allergic to your partner’s dick, body odor, and how her relationship with her sister changed after she did the plant-based psychedelic ayahuasca. The broads also ask Chelsea about the most embarrassing thing she’s done to someone else, her stance on tip…
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Harry Hudson on Rapping in The Valley, His Cancer Diagnosis, and Meeting Ghosts
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Musician Harry Hudson sits down with Olivia and Rachel to talk about growing up in The Valley and trying to become a rapper, moving to Sweden to hustle, and being diagnosed with cancer at 20. They also discuss Harry losing his dad, hitting rock-bottom during Covid, and finding a way to move on. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to Su…
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Kristin Cavallari on Red Flags, Self-Pleasure, and Cheating
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Kristin Cavallari [Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, The Hills] talks about dating as a mom of three, physical vs. emotional cheating, and Lauren Conrad. Kristin, Olivia and Rachel also discuss breastfeeding, self-pleasure, and what their hypothetical cult would look like. Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and …
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Alison Brie on Nudity, Horror Movies, and her Meet Cute with Dave Franco
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Alison Brie [Community, GLOW, Mad Men] sits down with Rachel and Olivia to talk nudity, meeting her husband Dave Franco and sharing a beer laced with molly, and their new movie Somebody I Used to Know. Alison also discusses her favorite movie, a random, unsolicited dick-pic, and which of her friends she would allow her husband to sleep with ( ...if…
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Lori Gottlieb on Idiot Compassion, Boundaries, and Self-Criticism
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Psychotherapist and NYT bestselling author Lori Gottlieb talks with Olivia and Rachel about how it’s impossible for friends to be impartial, gender disparities, and the dangers of labeling. They also discuss boundaries, self-imposed mental prisons, and how hard we are on ourselves. Later, Rachel, Olivia and Rob holds the very first Broad Ideas book…
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Heidi Montag on The Hills, Plastic Surgery and the Sex Tape Rumors
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Heidi Montag [The Hills] talks with Olivia and Rachel about her pregnancy journey, The Hills, drama between the cast members, and on- and off-camera fights. They also discuss how Heidi ended up getting plastic surgery, how fame has changed, and the truth behind the rumored sex tape. Broad Ideas is supported by Living Proof. Visit LivingProof.com/ID…
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Margaret Cho on her Burner Pussy, Menopause, and Bringing her Dog to a Sex Club
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Stand up icon Margaret Cho talks with Olivia and Rachel about what her pussy and The Hague has in common, menopause, and trauma. Margaret also shares her takes on virtual reality, weird kinks, and bringing her dog to a sex club. Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to FactorMeals.com/ideas60 and use code ideas60 to get 60% off your first box. B…
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Teresa Palmer & Sarah Wright Olsen on Manifesting, Pregnancy Loss, and Ghosts
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Actors Teresa Palmer [Warm Bodies, Hacksaw Ridge] and Sarah Wright Olsen [American Made, Parks and Recreation] talk with Olivia and Rachel about top baby names, pregnancy loss, and ghost encounters. They also discuss why so many women love true crime, how moving affects kids, and manifesting. Broad Ideas is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwante…
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James Morosini on Catfishing, Losing His Virginity, and Period Sex
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Actor and filmmaker James Morosini is this week’s guest. James, Olivia and Rachel talk about ASMR, James’ new film I Love My Dad and catfishing. The three also compare their weirdest dates, discuss who should pay on a dinner date, and James reveals how he lost his first job and virginity in one fell swoop. Broad Ideas is supported by Daily Harvest.…
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Lucy Hale on Panty-Droppers, Mental Health, and Chakras
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Actress, singer, and television personality Lucy Hale is today’s guest. Lucy, Rachel and Olivia discuss deal breakers and “panty-droppers”, Pretty Little Liars, chakra and how to be more direct with other women. The broads also debate morning sex vs. night sex, mental health and whether it’s OK to marry the hot widower of your dead friend. Broad Id…
Join us for this special holiday episode of Broad Ideas! Rachel, Olivia and Rob discuss traditions, Elf on the Shelf and more, play festive games, and open musical gifts from this season's guests. We also bring on some very familiar guests to share special memories. Broad Ideas is supported by Caraway. Visit https://carawayhome.com to score up to 2…
Musicians and actors Alana Haim and Sasha Spielberg bond with Rachel and Olivia over growing up in the valley, signs, boys and BFFs. They also discuss bagels, Licorice Pizza, music, Sasha and Alana’s new podcast Free Period and more. Broad Ideas is supported by Caraway. Visit https://carawayhome.com to score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-…
Actor Claudia Sulewski is this week’s guest. Claudia, Olivia and Rachel discuss fear of heights, filmmaking and Claudia’s new movie I Love My Dad, the world of YouTube and Claudia’s family. Claudia’s also talks about her relationship with FINNEAS, Billie Eilish, and much more. Broad Ideas is supported by Everlywell. For listeners of the show, Everl…
Mena Suvari [American Beauty, Loser, American Pie] is this week’s guest broad. Mena, Olivia and Rachel discuss Mena being sexually assaulted by her boyfriend at just 12 years old, the cleansing process of writing her memoir, therapy, parenting, two near-death experiences and more. Broad Ideas is supported by Milk Bar. You’ll get $15 off an order of…
Becca Tobin [Glee, Turner & Hooch] is today’s broad. Becca, Olivia and Rachel discuss motherhood, Becca’s surrogacy journey and the judgment she’s faced for making that choice. Becca also talks about her experiences on Glee, her new book Lady Secrets, Kim Kardashian and much more. Broad Ideas is supported by Caraway. Visit Carawayhome.com to take a…
Derek Waters of Drunk History is this week’s guest. Derek, Olivia and Rachel discuss sex in public, the dark within comedians, and Derek and Olivia struggling in school. Derek also talks about good and bad dog names, wanting to be a baseball player growing up, his family “de-breathing” a cat and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
Abigail Spencer [Mad Men, Rectify, Oz the Great and powerful] joins Rachel and Olivia this week for an inspirational conversation around becoming a mother at 26 years old, the development of her career, and her father’s unexpected death. Abigail also shares the inspirations behind her floral company, Country Line Florals, and the various support sy…
Pop duo and twins Tegan and Sara join Rachel and Olivia for this week’s episode! Tegan and Sara discuss how their musical careers got started, the bands that inspire them, what it was like to be gay in the 90’s and more! Sara talks about becoming a mom , while Tegan shares the anxieties that come with being a dog-mom. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
Just in time for Halloween, Psychic Medium, Jonathan Mark, is here for a spooky bonus episode! During this conversation, the Broads get all of their questions answered, including when Jonathan had his first medium experience, what it’s like to use his gift to solve cold cases, the craziest messages he’s ever experienced and so much more! See omnyst…
Jonica Booth [Rap sh!t] is today's broad. Jonica, Olivia and Rachel discuss Jonica moving from Atlanta to Hollywood, getting kicked off her basketball team and how she ended up on Bad Girls Club. Jonica also talks about trying to understand gaslighting, her relationship with God and her brother’s sudden and tragic death 3 days before Rap sh!t start…
Rachel’s former mother- and sister-in-law and mother-daughter writing duo Alie and Hejsa Christensen are the guest broads on this week's bonus episode! They catch up with Rachel and Olivia and discuss their recently published book “Stealing John Hancock”, what it’s like writing love scenes together, the importance of mothers having their own sense …
This week, the broads welcome the hilarious comedian and winner of Last Comic Standing, Iliza Shlesinger! The three talk (and laugh) about everything from ugly babies and what makes great nannies to how Iliza met her husband and the traits they look for in the opposite sex. Iliza also shares her hatred of matching sweat suits and her take on inclus…
In this very special episode, Rachel confronts sisters Alexis and Gabby, both known for their involvement in the “Bling Ring,” who robbed her house many times in 2009, as well as the houses of other prominent celebrities. Alexis and Gabby shed light on the difficult upbringings that led them to addiction and crime, share details from the robberies …
