
Podcrushed
Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable.
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Latest episodes

May 1, 2024 • 57min
Elisabeth Moss
The inimitable, outrageously talented Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men, Handmaid's Tale) is here and we're NOT OK! Elisabeth shares about her years training as a ballet dancer, the tough lessons she learned from early adolescent manipulation, why she wished she'd been cast on Gossip Girl, and why she refuses to ever go method. We get into all things Handmaid's Tale and her exciting new project, The Veil. Tune in to find out how Penn made Elisabeth blush...by comparing her to a baby? Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 2min
Jake Johnson
We couldn't be more excited to kick things off in Season 3 with the one and only Jake Johnson (New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)! Jake reflects on the trauma of being called "little boy!" in front of his crush, how his mother's intuition saved him from going to juvie, and why you should always listen to your gut, even when you're wrong sometimes. He also reminisces about his time on New Girl and what excites him most about switching things up behind the camera. Follow Podcrushed on socials: TikTok Instagram XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 2024 • 2min
Podcrushed Season 3 Trailer (premieres April 24)
Podcrushed is back for Season 3! We’re so excited that we had to show you a sneak peek of what’s to come. We hope you enjoy, and don’t forget to mark your calendars for our premiere on April 24!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
[Rerun] Ramy Youssef
In honor of our friend Ramy Youssef's recent SNL performance, and the overwhelming success of his Academy Award winning film Poor Things, we're rerunning our episode with him! Come join us as Penn falls in love with our guest, Ramy Youssef (award-winning actor, producer, and stand-up comic). Ramy shares what it was like to be a Muslim kid in New Jersey the day after 9/11, why he loves Jesus but won't eff with Santa, and why in middle school he literally would have rather shit his pants than miss out on a good time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 60min
[Rerun] Taylor Tomlinson
Today we're rerunning our Taylor Tomlinson episode in celebration of the release of her new Netflix special "Have It All"! You may know her from her other Netflix specials, "Quarter Life Crisis" and "Look at You", but this week's guest, the bright, witty, and ludicrously funny Taylor Tomlinson, feels duped! She thought she was coming on for a breezy conversation on first periods and childhood crushes, and instead found herself deep in a conversation on heartbreak, rejection, death, and mental illness. The hosts hold nothing back, too, this week as they reflect on sudden loss and middle school trauma. This is a special episode of Podcrushed you won't wanna miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2023 • 50min
Ziwe
Ziwe, a comedian and pop star in the making, joins the podcast to share stories of adolescence and coming of age. She discusses the importance of being herself, updates on her future pop stardom, and shares insights on success. The conversation touches on differentiated teaching, interactive learning, personal growth, embarrassing middle school stories, first crushes, provocative moments, fault versus responsibility, and a casual conversation about a New Year's Eve song.

Dec 13, 2023 • 52min
All About Love with Esther Perel
Renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel shares her wisdom on love, conflict, and human connection. She answers personal questions from her new game 'Where Should We Begin' and discusses worst dates and delicate family dynamics. The podcast covers topics like relationship advice, challenges of vulnerability, navigating conflict, childhood influence on relationships, and relationship myths.

Dec 11, 2023 • 25min
Extra Credit: Your Stories (Katie Florence)
Katie Florence, who navigated grief and used humor to heal and survive devastating losses, shares her experiences with loss, grief, and attending multiple funerals. She discusses the importance of allowing oneself to grieve in their own way and challenges societal expectations. The chapter also explores the power of forgiveness and embracing mistakes for personal growth.

Dec 6, 2023 • 53min
Charlotte Ritchie
Actress Charlotte Ritchie shares embarrassing gymnastics mishaps and discusses her audition process for the role of Kate in season four of 'YOU'. She and Penn speculate on the future of the series and share advice for their 12-year-old selves.

Dec 4, 2023 • 27min
Extra Credit: Your Stories (Quinn Hardy)
In a full circle moment, on this EXTRA CREDIT episode we connect with Quinn Hardy (@quinickle) — a content creator whose plea for Penn to "duet" him went viral last year. He talks all things bullying, social media infamy, and gets surprisingly philosophical.Follow Podcrushed on Socials: InstagramTikTokXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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