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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Autumn Reeser on Hallmark, Parallel Parenting and Spiritual Journeys
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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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Melissa Fumero on Lasting Relationships, Motherhood, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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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 on Therapy, Overcoming People Pleasing, and Directing Films
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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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Peter Weber on The Bachelor, Being Single and The Traitors
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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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Return from Summer on Family Vacations, Family Feud BTS, and Live Performance from MLV of Delta Spirit
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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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Jennifer Meyer on Tobey Maguire co-parenting, Birds and the Bees-talk, and Gwyneth Paltrow uncoupling method
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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 on Pregnancy, Billy Joel, and Acting Career
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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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Chris Sullivan on Broadway, Red String Theory, and This Is Us
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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 on Real Housewives, and Bravo Recruitment Process
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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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Walker Hayes on Finding Music, Marrying High School Sweetheart, and Losing His Daughter
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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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Saraya on Wrestling Family, Drug Abuse, and The Rock
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Jessica Capshaw on small town-living, finding purpose, and sitting with discomfort
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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 on PCOS, toxic comparison, and gatekeeping among women
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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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Molly Sims on Entrepreneurship, Skin Care, and Lying to your Children
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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 on Getting Spat in the Face on Prison Break Set, and Giving Birth with Her Dog
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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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Skeet Ulrich on Being Kidnapped, Anger, and Riverdale
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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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Local Natives on New Album and Breastfeeding + LIVE performance
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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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Colton Underwood on The Bachelor, Male Fertility, and Feet
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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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Nell Tiger Free on Game of Thrones, Ghost Encounters, and Gravestone QR-codes
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Nell Tiger Free [Game of Thrones, Servant] talks to Rachel and Olivia about getting cast for Game of Thrones at 14, the most dorky thing about her, and her new film The First Omen. They also discuss the zombie apocalypse, real life ghost stories, and what they would put on their gravestone QR-codes. Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Try now risk-…
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Skylar Astin on Musical Theatre, LeBron, and Flatulence
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Skylar Astin [Pitch Perfect, Wreck-it Ralph, 21 & Over] talks to Rachel and Olivia about how he got into acting, summer camp movies, and the new season of So Help Me Todd. They also discuss summer camp movies, farts, and public urination. Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Go to Quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.…
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To celebrate 100 episodes of Broad Ideas, Rachel, Rob and Olivia take calls from fans of the show who are asking for relationship advice, and play a game to test Rachel’s memory. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com/IDEAS and enter promo code SPACE80. Broad Ideas is suppo…
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Samantha Bee on Kelly Clarkson, Roe v. Wade, and Poking a Rat
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Comedian-writer Samantha Bee talks with Rachel and Olivia about the somewhat insulting reasoning behind hiring her for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, her new podcast The Defenders, and the time she poked a rat and faced the consequences. They also discuss Roe v. Wade, Kelly Clarkson, and Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband. Broad Ideas is supported by Ho…
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Bobby Lee on Death, Dating Above Your Number, and Stand-up Advice
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Bobby Lee [MADtv, Harold & Kumar, Pineapple Express] talks to Rachel and Olivia about pubes, dating and his plans to escape to a desert. They also discuss death and God, before Bobby trains Rachel and Olivia in stand-up comedy. Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Go to Quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Broad Idea…
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Shiri Appleby on Unreal, Roswell, and Fight to be a Female Director
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Shiri Appleby [Roswell, Unreal, Chicago Fire, Girls] talks with Rachel and Olivia about the pros of being married to a successful chef, her time on Roswell, and the big lack of female directors on set. They also discuss how to navigate mean kids, journaling, and how to open yourself up to receive love. Broad Ideas is supported by Honeylove. Get 20%…
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Vanessa Morgan on Riverdale, Divorce, and Full Moon-Birth
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Vanessa Morgan [Riverdale, Wild Cards, My Babysitter’s a Vampire] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her divorce, faith, and postpartum depression. They also discuss full moon births, body odor, and how birth control can make you fall in love with the wrong person. Broad Ideas is supported by Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subs…
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