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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Aug 20, 2024 • 50min
AWKWAFINA - unresolved grief and a healing trip to Korea
"Jackpot” star Nora “Awkwafina” Lum joins the show. Over croquettes monsieur, Nora tells me about feeling like an “Asian mom” on her Comedy Central show, the unusual store where her grandmother likes to namedrop her, and coping with the loss of her mother in adulthood. This episode was recorded at Mr. T in Hollywood, CA.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 50min
RITA ORA — newlywed life and turning down ‘Eurovision’
Singer, actor, and “The Masked Singer” host Rita Ora joins the show. Over uni and endive salad, Rita tells me about turning down “Eurovision” and Andrew Llyod Webber, how making tea for musicians led to her big break, and the reality TV inspiration for her villainous Queen of Hearts in Disney + film “Descendants: The Rise of Red.” This episode was recorded at Amour in West Hollywood, CA.
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Aug 6, 2024 • 51min
NICOLE BYER — coping with disappointment and how not to spread a loved one's ashes
Comedian, actor and “WipeOut” co-host Nicole Byer joins the show. Over French toast, Nicole tells me why sitcom “Grand Crew” was so special to her, how she was initially unsure if she nailed “Nailed It” (see what I did there?) and what her dad might have thought of her hamburger bikini number. This episode was recorded at Lady Byrd Café in Echo Park, CA.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 50min
SANDRA BERNHARD — friendship break-ups and being Lettermen’s best guest
Actress, comedian and cultural icon Sandra Bernhard joins the show. Over a porgy fillet, Sandra tells me if she still thinks about a high-profile break-up, the ridiculous medical situation she dealt with before a Letterman appearance, and what it’s like to be a fashion icon of the 80s and 90s. This episode was recorded at Cookshop in Chelsea, NYC.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 44min
IGGY AZALEA — killing it at crypto and leaving music
Australian musician and entrepreneur Iggy Azalea joins the show. Over pasta, Iggy tells me about her decision to step away from music, her success in crypto with her coin $MOTHER and her advice for young people out there who might feel like outsiders or misunderstood. This episode was recorded at Sartiano’s at The Mercer in Soho, NYC.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 49min
JANE KRAKOWSKI — how soap opera firing scared her and getting evicted while on Ally McBeal
“30 Rock” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star Jane Krakowski joins the show. Over cloud-like pita bread, we reminisce about when I was Jane’s Starbucks barista, our iconic “Carpool Karaoke” moment and why wigs hold a special place in our hearts. This episode was recorded at Zaytinya at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad in NYC.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 53min
KERI RUSSELL — Mickey Mouse Club rules and hanging with the Obamas
"The Diplomat” and “The Americans” star Keri Russell joins the show. Over salmon and a glass of Sancerre (over ice), Keri tells me about aging out of the “Mickey Mouse Club,” an iconic bathroom run-in at the Golden Globes, and what it’s like to hang out with the Obamas. This episode was recorded at Cecconi’s Dumbo in Brooklyn, NY.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 53min
JASON MRAZ — missing his cat while on DWTS and the allure of a short relationship
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz dishes on his famous tunes and the challenges of performing them. He opens up about his journey of self-acceptance and the thrill of sharing his sexuality with the world. Jason also reveals that his latest album, 'Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride,' marks a refreshing new chapter in his life. Plus, he reflects on his delightful antics from 'Dancing with the Stars' and shares a light-hearted moment about missing his beloved cat. Dive into the blend of music, personal growth, and creativity!
Jun 25, 2024 • 50min
JOEL KIM BOOSTER — being a queer Korean adoptee in a conservative Midwestern family and falling in love for the first time
Comic and 'Fire Island' star Joel Kim Booster discusses coming out, family dynamics, and finding love at 'Gay Disneyland.' The podcast features conversations on cultural and sexual identity, navigating LGBTQ representation in media, and transitioning focus in comedic work.
Jun 18, 2024 • 48min
AUBREY ANDERSON EMMONS — growing up on the set of Modern Family and rediscovering acting
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, known for her role as Lily on Modern Family, shares her journey of growing up on set. She reminisces about her favorite moments from filming and the challenges child actors face. Aubrey discusses navigating fame, transitioning to regular school life, and rediscovering her love for acting through theater and music. The conversation dives into personal anecdotes about auditioning young and balancing education with the demands of acting, all while reflecting on the importance of supportive figures in her career.
