Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Sony Music Entertainment
I’m breaking bread with big-name friends—old and new—for a delicious meal and candid convos that can only happen over a glass of wine. We're getting out of the studio and into my favorite restaurants across Los Angeles and New York City with people like Julie Bowen, Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, Jesse Williams, Niecy Nash-Betts, and so many more. I know, a celebrity-interview podcast, who’s doing that? No one. Which is why I needed to.
We’ll get vulnerable about everything from relationships and family history, to mental health and imposter syndrome. We’ll laugh about my attempted modeling career and being starstruck by Beyoncé. Look, am I saying a chocolate soufflé is going to get me to reveal all my secrets? Yeah. Yeah, I am. So, join me… dinner’s on me.
Dinner’s on Me is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and A Kid Named Beckett Productions.
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We’ll get vulnerable about everything from relationships and family history, to mental health and imposter syndrome. We’ll laugh about my attempted modeling career and being starstruck by Beyoncé. Look, am I saying a chocolate soufflé is going to get me to reveal all my secrets? Yeah. Yeah, I am. So, join me… dinner’s on me.
Dinner’s on Me is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and A Kid Named Beckett Productions.
Want to be the first to get new episodes of Dinner's on Me? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS, to get access to new episodes one week early and 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.
To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts
Episodes
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Dec 16, 2025 • 40min
Alfre Woodard — on aging with intention and trusting her own timing
‘The Last Frontier’ star Alfre Woodard joins the show. Over oysters, we talk about her extraordinary career—from her early days in Tulsa to the groundbreaking roles that made her one of the most respected actors of her generation. Alfre reflects on working with icons like Robert Altman and Maya Angelou, the confidence she carried into Hollywood, and why she’s never once waited for permission to be herself. We also talk about ‘The Last Frontier,’ her gripping new Apple TV+ series and she shares how they shot epic scenes. This episode was recorded at Saltie Girl in West Hollywood, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2025 • 24min
SIDE DISH: More with Josh Hutcherson
Josh Hutcherson, the talented actor known for his roles in The Hunger Games and Five Nights at Freddy's 2, shares candid insights from his life and career. He reminisces about navigating LA's hectic highways on his Vespa while filming The Kids Are All Right. He discusses the tough decision to prioritize I Love L.A. over a planned move to New York. Josh reveals his longing to direct, fueled by advice from Elizabeth Banks, and shares amusing stories from raves and clubbing in Berlin's nightlife.
Dec 9, 2025 • 46min
Josh Hutcherson — on cold calling agents at 8 and memories of Robin Williams
Actor Josh Hutcherson, known for his role as Peeta in The Hunger Games, shares an engaging blend of personal and professional insights. He talks about his unconventional start in acting by cold-calling agents at just eight years old. Josh also reflects on the cultural differences between living in California and Spain, and how they shaped him. He fondly recalls working with legends like Robin Williams and Philip Seymour Hoffman, and discusses how his role in I Love LA reignited his artistic passion while bonding over the joys and challenges of being a senior dog dad.
Dec 4, 2025 • 24min
SIDE DISH: More from Justice Smith
More of my interview with 'Now You See Me, Now You Don't' star Justice Smith. We get into our experiences at high school reunions, we bond over our shared love of Martha Plimpton, who was his costar in the HBO Max series ‘Generation’ and more. This episode was recorded at Destroyer in Culver City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 2, 2025 • 40min
Justice Smith — on surviving high school and not giving a damn at 30
‘Now You See Me, Now You Don’t’ star Justice Smith joins the show. Over chicken schnitzel and avocado confit, Justice tells me about his what it was like growing up with 8 siblings, how it was to be one of the only Black kids at a performing arts high school in OC, and how he found confidence — and clarity — around identity as he entered his 30s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2025 • 46min
Ginnifer Goodwin — on marrying her Prince Charming and becoming her own version of a Disney Princess
‘Zootopia 2’ star Ginnifer Goodwin joins the show. Over meatballs and spicy fusilli, Ginnifer tells me about her chaotic ‘Big Love’ audition, preparing her kids for the Disney red carpet and her family’s little-known Hollywood history. This episode was recorded at Jon & Vinny’s in Studio City, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2025 • 47min
Gaten Matarazzo — saying goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’ and growing into himself
'Stranger Things’ star Gaten Matarazzo joins the show. Over sushi and cappuccinos (yes, really), we talk about his remarkable journey from child performer to seasoned Broadway star and Netflix favorite. Gaten shares what it was like to commute from New Jersey to perform in Les Misérables as a kid, the surreal audition process that led to his breakout as Dustin in ‘Stranger Things,’ and how it feels to say goodbye to such a defining project. He also opens up about living with cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) and how he’s using his platform to raise awareness and empower others. This episode was recorded at Lure Fishbar in SoHo, New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2025 • 47min
Meredith Marks — on revealing marital ups and downs on RHOSLC and how she disengages from the drama
‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Meredith Marks. Over arugula salad, we hear her iconic relationship origin story with husband Seth Marks, her kids’ reaction to mom on reality TV, and what she’s learned to accept and not accept when it comes to drama with her costars. Plus, she shares what would lead her to leave the franchise. This episode was recorded at Bottega Louie in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 4, 2025 • 42min
Allison Janney — on feeling like a rockstar during ‘The West Wing’ and behind-the-scenes of ‘The Diplomat’
‘Palm Royale’ star Allison Janney joins the show. Over taglionlini al limone, we get into the iconic ‘Primary Colors’ moment that led to playing CJ, how she shaped an iconic scene from ‘I, Tonya,’ playing opposite my friend Keri Russell in Netflix’s ‘The Diplomat,’ and we get some hints at what’s to come on this season of the Apple TV + series ‘Palm Royale,’ which she stars in alongside Kristen Wiig and Ricky Martin. This episode was recorded at Angelini Osteria in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2025 • 42min
Teri Hatcher — on being a ‘Bake Off’ and ‘Chopped’ star, rewatching ‘Desperate Housewives,’ and trying stand-up
‘Desperate Housewives’ star Teri Hatcher joins the show. Over crispy trout and ribeye tibs, we talk about her new ‘Desperate Housewives’ rewatch podcast, Desperately Devoted, which she co-hosts with her on-screen and real-life daughters. Teri opens up about revisiting Wisteria Lane with fresh eyes and how her 27-year-old daughter’s modern perspective reshapes her understanding of the series. We also dive into her lifelong love of food — from culinary school to winning ‘Chopped’ and baking in ‘The Great British Bake Off' tent — and how cooking has always been her love language. Teri talks candidly about aging in Hollywood, and about discovering new creative energy through a new hobby: stand-up comedy. This episode was recorded at Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
