The Bright Side

Showrunner Tim Palazzola joins in to get into the biggest stories this Super Bowl Weekend — including Kendrick halftime show predictions, and some of the most iconic ads from Super Bowl history. Then, in honor of Valentine’s Day, would you get a tattoo in honor of a romantic partner? Plus, what are the official rules of what can and can’t go on your bed — and how often should you ACTUALLY  be changing your sheets? Tune in for all this, as well as a surprising tattoo reveal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Fast & Furious” franchise star Jordana Brewster opens up about her new genre-bending date-night slasher “Heart Eyes.” She talks about her own Valentine's Day horror story, and shares sweet memories from her “Fast & Furious” family. She also gets real about navigating love at any age, and how her relationship with her late co-star Paul Walker continues to influence her life today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Wellness Wednesday, we are breaking down the Surgeon General’s recent advisory on the link between alcohol and cancer. Dr. Rachel Sayko Adams, a substance use researcher and a Research Associate Professor at Boston University's School of Public Health, answers all of our questions about the new report. She helps us assess the risks, bust myths, and drops some hot tips on how to cut back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2000, Marion Jones Jones won five medals at the Sydney Olympics. She was celebrated as the fastest woman in the world, appeared on the cover of “Vogue,” and was sponsored by Nike. But then, she lost everything. In 2003, she lied to federal investigators about performance enhancing drugs. In the end, Marion was stripped of her Olympic medals, and was sentenced to prison. More than two decades later, Marion Jones is back in the limelight to share the wisdom she’s earned from her biggest mistakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can feel today like there’s no room for nuance when dealing with anyone with a different viewpoint. Luckily, nuance is Brit Barron’s specialty. She’s the author of “Do You Still Talk to Grandma?” and she’s here to explore how to honor complex relationships and embrace the gray areas in life. She discusses the power of empathy, holding space for differing perspectives, and the importance of nuanced thinking in a world that often demands binary answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raven-Symoné is back — this time with her wife and co-host on “Tea Time with Raven and Miranda,” Miranda Maday. They give their verdict on a Reddit AITA that involves roommate pettiness and hair products, we learn about cancel culture insurance (and whether Raven would buy it), and we ask for the celeb tea. Plus, Danielle suggests it's time that we, as a society, bring decorum back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Fagan is best known for her work as a sports journalist and nonfiction author — but her first novel, “The Three Lives of Cate Kay,” is this month’s pick for Reese’s Book Club. She joins us to delve into how she overcame self-doubt about her creativity to make the leap into fiction, and how what she saw as limitations might actually have been her superpower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered how A.I. could help you manage your finances? Or how ChatGPT could help you create and follow a budget? To break down the surprising ways we can use AI for financial planning, Danielle and Simone are joined by Melissa Jean-Baptiste, a.k.a “the Beyoncé of Personal Finance.” She’s the founder of the financial literacy blog “Millennial in Debt” and the author of “So...This Is Why I'm Broke,”  and she shares how to use A.I. to pay off debt, plan your vacation on a budget, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neha Ruch is on a mission to redefine stay-at-home motherhood. She’s the co-founder of Mother Untitled, an online community for ambitious mothers, and the author of “The Power Pause: How to Plan A Career Break After Kids — and Come Back Stronger Than Ever.” Neha’s book is an empowering guide for anyone looking to take a break from work, downshift their career, or otherwise find more time with their families without falling off the corporate ladder. She’s sharing the financial, practical, and personal steps necessary to making stay-at-home motherhood work for you and your family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star of “ER,” “The Good Wife,” and much more, the legendary Julianna Margulies shares her career journey, including her Broadway return in “Left on Tenth” and the role of fate in her life. Julianna’s incredible story is a testament to the power of synchronicity, love, and staying true to one’s heart. Plus, on-set stories from Julianna’s time working with George Clooney, and the brave habit of asking questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.