Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Bryan Cranston, the acclaimed actor known for his iconic roles in Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle, shares intriguing personal stories over a meal in West Hollywood. He humorously recounts a brief stint as a murder suspect due to a soap opera scandal and discusses the secretive measures behind Walter White's cameo in Better Call Saul. Cranston also reflects on his tumultuous past, touching on dramatic romantic confrontations and the emotional challenges stemming from family dynamics, all while delivering laughs and insights into his journey.

Mandy Moore discusses her iconic career moments, working with idols, and her journey to finding self comfort. They also touch on early career experiences, relationship challenges, and the importance of reinventing oneself in the entertainment industry.

Five time Grammy award-winning artist "Weird Al" Yankovic joins the show. Over orders of "I am Humble" and "I am Dazzling,"  Al tells me about getting his first song on the radio as a kid, the lengths he went to get Iggy Izalea's signoff on a song parody, and he confirms if he has or hasn't ever tried bologna.  This episode was recorded at Cafe Gratitude in Larchmont Village, CA. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin joins the show. Over seafood and charcuterie, Kathy talks about going on tour for the first time in six years, how she finds material perched in a chair of judgement at Hollywood parties, and her iconic Christmas gift for Paris Hilton. This episode was recorded at The Sunset restaurant in Malibu. Want this episode ad-free? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Modern Family” and “Married…with Children” star Ed O'Neill joins the show.  Over some fancy sandwiches, Ed talks about dodging a career in organized crime, hanging out with Tennessee Williams, Lucille Ball and so much more.  This episode was recorded at Lunetta in Santa Monica. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, it's all things “Cocaine Bear," as I revisit interviews with Elizabeth Banks, who directed the film, and my co-star Margo Martindale. First up, Liz meets me at one of our favorite spots in Sherman Oaks, Petit Trois. We discuss her early career, learning from the likes of Steven Spielberg, and what it was like to sit in the director's chair for the first time in “Pitch Perfect 2.” Then, the iconic Margo Martindale meets me at Marea in New York City. I’ll talk to Margo about her hilarious childhood hobbies, being Esteemed Character Actress Margo Martindale on “Bojack Horseman”... and, of course, her amazing stunts on “Cocaine Bear.” A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Interested in advertising on the show, contact podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find out more about other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the course of the show, I’ve been able to share some of my personal life with you – from meeting Justin and our decision to get married, to parenting our two sons. It means a lot to me that we can have those conversations especially at a time when the rights of queer people, especially in the trans community, are under attack. It’s been so special to have these conversations with my guests as well. First up, “Star Trek” star Zachary Quinto. Over salads at American Bar in the West Village, we discuss his decision to come out publicly and our fun romps around Silver Lake gay bars in our 20s. Then, we have podcast host, haircare entrepreneur and “Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness. Jonathan tells me what it’s like to live in Texas as a queer person, their journey to discovering their nonbinary identity and why a guinea pig named Peanut is causing a stir in some libraries. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Interested in advertising on the show, contact podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find out more about other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uzo Aduba, Busy Philipps, and Padma Lakshmi have a candid conversation about parenting. They discuss the overwhelming love of becoming parents, raising kids, supporting gender identity, navigating social media, and teaching children about consent. They also explore the challenges of parenting in the current political climate and being mindful of children's exposure.

I’m revisiting two dinners with people I absolutely adore who have been mainstays on network television for roughly a decade: Jim Parsons of “The Big Bang Theory” and Tracee Ellis Ross of “Black-ish.” First up… star of stage and screen Jim Parsons joins me at Don Angie in NYC's West Village. Over some gorgeous lasagna, we discuss queer visibility in television and film, "The Big Bang Theory" pilot that never was and why "Spoiler Alert" is such a special film. Also… actor and fashion icon Tracee Ellis Ross chats with me over tacos and nachos at The Roof, a restaurant at the top of The West Hollywood EDITION. We dish about her final days of "Black-ish," her mother’s iconic 75th birthday, and who makes her starstruck. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Interested in advertising on the show, contact podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find out more about other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julie Bowen, celebrated for her role as Claire Dunphy in Modern Family, reflects on the show's conclusion and the transformative life changes that followed. Sarah Hyland, who played Haley Dunphy, candidly shares her health struggles, her heartfelt romance with Wells Adams, and amusing tales from her New York City upbringing. The duo explores the nuances of typecasting, the bittersweet emotions attached to long-running series, and the pursuit of genuine connections amidst their comedic journeys.