Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

My ‘Modern Family’ costar Rico Rodriguez joins the show. Over smashburgers, Rico tells me his original – very different – approach to Manny, who took him under his wing on set, and at what age he found out he made more than his allowance suggested. This episode was recorded at Heavy Handed in Studio City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Fountain of Youth' and 'Ash’ star Eiza Gonzalez joins the show. Over avocado toast, Eiza tells me about the pressures of being a teen sensation in Latin America, an iconic blind audition, and a supportive moment from friend and ‘Ash’ co-star Aaron Paul. This episode was recorded at Videre Rooftop Restaurant and Bar at Kimpton Hotel Wilshire in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Shrinking’ and ‘Night Court’ star Wendie Malick joins the show. Over tuna melts, Wendie talks about her iconic characters on ‘Just Shoot Me’ and ‘Hot in Cleveland,’ including some behind-the-scenes moments with Betty White, and why working with Harrison Ford on ‘Shrinking’ is like an old pair of jeans. This episode was recorded at Huckleberry in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Bros’ star and ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ co-host Luke MacFarlane joins the show. Over ramen, Luke tells me about his early desire to be a dad, his love for derelict homes and broken things needing fixing, and the impact of his role on ‘Brothers & Sisters.’ Also, we get into his new Hallmark+ home reno series ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’!  This episode was recorded at Kazan in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Sharp Objects’ star Patricia Clarkson joins the show. Over whipped eggplant and fresh pasta, Patricia tells me about growing up in New Orleans, being childfree, and we dig into her role as the titular character in the film “Lilly,” where she plays a Good Year equal pay activist that made quite the impact.  This episode was recorded at Elephante in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Dope Thief’ and ‘Narcos’ star Wagner Moura joins the show. Over pepperoni pizza, Wagner tells me his love for soap operas, preparing for his role as Pablo Escobar in hit Netflix series ‘Narcos’ and working on Ridley Scott’s new Apple TV+ series ‘Dope Thief.’ This episode was recorded Milo & Olive in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Doctor Odyssey’ star Joshua Jackson joins the show. Over steaming bowls of ramen, Joshua delves into the personal hardship of losing his childhood Topanga home in the January fires. We discussed what it was like to lose a home that had so much personal history to him and how he tackled sharing the news with his young daughter. We talked about lighter stuff too, of course, like being a teen heart throb during ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and his iconic role on Ryan Murphy’s medical drama at sea. This episode was recorded at Tatsu Ramen on Melrose in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Glee’ and ‘Best in Show’ star Jane Lynch joins the show. Over some cacio e pepe, Jane tells me about getting her start in iconic Christopher Guest films, working with Meryl Streep on ‘Julie & Julia’ and why ‘Glee’ was such a special show. This episode was recorded at Tre Lune in Montecito, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Mid-Century Modern’ star Matt Bomer joins the show. Over a sizzling fish and crab fried rice, Matt told me about working with legends Nathan Lane and Linda Lavin (rest in peace) on the new Hulu series ‘Mid-Century Modern,’ what it’s like to be nearly an empty nester and we share strong feelings about a certain sandal. This episode was recorded at Merois at the Pendry Hotel in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broadway powerhouse and “Younger” star Sutton Foster joins the show. Over a Parisian style omelet and nicoise salad, she tells me about starting her career with a lie, overcoming on-stage anxiety and growing up with an agoraphobic mother. This episode was recorded at Simonette at the Palihotel in Culver City, CA Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices