Best Tyler Platt Podcasts (2024)

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Ben Platt 1:01:30

1d 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

9d 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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Tyler Henry 49:55

15d 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

18d 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

23d 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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Demi Lovato 1:00:58

30d 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

1M 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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Host AMA: Family 51:04

1M 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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Host AMA: Coming of Age 39:51

2M 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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[Rerun] Victoria Pedretti 56:22

2M 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

3M 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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Saweetie 55:39

3M 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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Host AMA: Love 52:58

3M ago52:58

52:58

Our second themed-AMA of the season is all about LOVE. The hosts tackle your questions on how to get over heartbreak, recognize “the one”, reconcile religious differences, and keep things playful. They weave their non-expert (repeat: totally subjective, possibly unhelpful!) opinions with personal stories that will make you laugh, and (if you’re a N…

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Joe Manganiello 1:11:51

3M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

Joe Manganiello (True Blood, Deal or No Deal Island) is a renowned heartthrob— but did you know he’s also a certified, almost-skipped-two-grades, dungeons&dragons master, nerd? Joe regales us with stories of his almost unbelievable tween years juggling his academic gifts with his athletic prowess and a burgeoning passion for the arts. He opens up a…

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Tyler James Williams 1:01:24

4M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary, Dear White People, Everybody Hates Chris) tells stories of jumping over tables to impress his middle school crush, recalls memories of how he quelled his own internalized feelings of rejection from his years playing a reject on television, and offers his philosophy on how film sets with both adult and child …

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[Rerun] Conan O'Brien 1:01:15

4M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Today we're rerunning one of our favorite interviews from Season 1! Conan O'Brien (SNL, Late Night, Conan) comes by to discuss his "need" for friendship and what it was like being the tall, lanky redhead in middle school in Boston. He also tells the group about the beginnings of his career in comedy at Harvard, SNL and more. Stick around to hear ab…

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Brittany Snow 55:26

4M ago55:26

55:26

Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect, Hairspray) joins the gang and shares stories from her decades-long career in Hollywood. Brittany shares details about the extreme lengths she went to in order to succeed as a child actor, and how her own struggles with relationships and body image influenced her directorial debut, Parachute. She and Penn dish on the Jo…

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Maya Hawke 55:46

4M ago55:46

55:46

Maya Hawke (Stranger Things, Inside Out 2) drops by the pod and shares why conventional schooling wasn’t for her, and how growing up immersed in art shaped her. She reflects on how it felt to be the new kid on Stranger Things, and talks about the inspiration behind her new album "Chaos Angel." Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram X See om…

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Ariana Grande (Part 2) 49:10

5M ago49:10

49:10

In Part 2 of this special conversation with Ariana Grande, Ariana spills the beans on why she keeps casting TV serial killers as her music video leads, the dance move Penn tried to sneak into the "The Boy Is Mine" video, and the inspiration for her Eternal Sunshine era. The gang share their reactions to the Wicked trailer, and Ariana opens up about…

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Ariana Grande (Part 1) 1:03:11

5M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation with the extraordinarily prolific Ariana Grande, the crew has a wide-ranging conversation on childhood, her Broadway origins, and getting to act alongside her best friends. Ariana shares thoughtful reflections on her time at Nickelodeon and why therapy should be mandatory for all child actors. For more on mus…

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Matthew Hussey 1:23:52

5M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

The gang is joined by Matthew Hussey, the renowned relationship coach and New York Times bestselling author of “Love Life”. Matthew goes into his personal journey of confidence and clarity in relationships, shares simple advice on how to find a long-term partner, and gives insight into how to avoid the avoiders (and tame the avoider within). Follow…

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Daisy Ridley 49:11

5M 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 54:42

5M ago54:42

54:42

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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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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Dry Fly Fishing the North Platte with Tyler Soulek 26:40

8M ago26:40

26:40

In this week's episode Blake chats with veteran guide Tyler Soulek about dry fly fishing on the North Platte. Check it out!

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Wyoming Pike with Kody Luckow 29:09

9M ago29:09

29:09

It's not just trout in Wyoming! In this episode, Kody Luckow joins Blake to discuss Wyoming's exciting pike opportunities. The two discuss best tips and tactics in targeting the exciting species of Pike. Check it out!

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[Rerun] Taylor Tomlinson 59:59

9M 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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Streamer Fishing with Andy Brust 29:31

9M ago29:31

29:31

Anyone familiar with the North Platte knows that Andy Brust is a streamer guru! In this episode, Blake picks his brain about everything from gear, streamer design, and best tactics for tailwater streamer fishing. You don't want to miss this episode!

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Season Two Trailer 1:21

10M ago1:21

1:21

We want to thank each of you for joining us on Season One of The Ugly Bug Podcast! Season Two is coming very soon with more conversations, tips, and laughs! Stay tuned....

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Ziwe 50:00

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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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Curtis Fleming of Fly Rod Chronicles 35:53

11M ago35:53

35:53

In this week's episode, Blake is joined by Curtis Fleming, host of Fly Rod Chronicles. The two share a lively conversation about Curtis' fishing journeys, how media is shaping angling, and the importance of family. You don't want to miss this episode!

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

11M 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

12M 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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Matt Rife 1:06:33

12M 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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Gear and Guiding with Braden Miller 25:01

12M ago25:01

25:01

In this week's episode, Blake sits down to chat with TFO Youth Ambassador Braden Miller about everything from fly design to a variety of gear as he begins his guiding career. You don't want to miss this episode!

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

12M 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

12M 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

12M 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

1y 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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Blue Line Co with Adam Hudson 32:41

1y ago32:41

32:41

In this week's episode, Blake chats with Blue Line Co.'s Adam Hudson about fly design, being a YouTube sensation, and traveling the country chasing fish. You don't want to miss this episode!

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