

Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen
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On Broad Ideas, Rachel Bilson is joined by long-time best friend Olivia Allen to talk about sex, mental health, their belief (or lack of) in ghosts, and so much more. They’ll be joined by old friends, young friends, and some friends they haven’t met yet to have fun, casual conversations about the same kind of broad topics you'd find yourself discussing with your girlfriends.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 44min
Ask Us Anything Part 2!
Rachel, Olivia, and Producer Kevin answer listener questions about everything from getting your spark back to dream guests on the show, then wrap things up with a friendship quiz.Watch the video of this episode here!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 12min
It’s Not Like That with Erinn Hayes
Rachel and Olivia sit down with Erinn Hayes to catch up on her new show, It’s Not Like That, chat about their favorite comfort outfits and shows, and explore her approach to parenting while balancing a busy career.Watch the video of this episode here!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 19, 2026 • 1h 14min
The Perimenopause Survival Guide with Heather Hirsch
Rachel and Olivia sit down with author Heather Hirsch to explore her background in women’s health, unpack hormones and related symptoms, and discuss her new book, The Perimenopause Survival Guide.Watch the video of this episode here!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 12, 2026 • 57min
Lit Broads Book Club: The Sharper Your Knife with Stephanie Danler
Rachel and Olivia chat with author Stephanie Danler about her journey writing Sweetbitter, the importance of self-care as a mom, and the details of their new project together, The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry! Watch the video of this episode here!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 5, 2026 • 52min
Ask Us Anything
Rachel and Olivia dive into all your burning questions, covering everything from their makeup must-haves to tips on making conversations feel effortless.Watch the video of this episode here!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 17min
Manon Matthews on Letting Go of Parenting Fears
Comedian and content creator Manon Matthews shares her journey into motherhood, revealing the joys and struggles after having her son, River. She discusses letting go of parenting fears, the challenges of sobriety, and her desire to escape city life for a calmer environment. Manon reflects on using humor in coaching and navigating attachment styles in relationships. The conversation also covers creative aspirations, including her plans to write and direct a film, all while embracing the ups and downs of parenting and personal growth.

Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 19min
Enjoy the Fall with Matt Rogers
Rachel and Olivia sit down with comedian Matt Rogers to debate the real start of Christmas season, unpack superstitions and anxieties, and dream up their own theme parks.See Matt's live show Christmas in December now at mattrogersofficial.com!Watch the video of this episode here!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 11min
Keeping It Light with Adam Pally
Rachel and Olivia chat with Adam Pally about growing older with your partner, the realities of family dynamics and raising funny kids, and his HBO special “An Intimate Evening”. Watch the video of this episode here!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 12min
Elizabeth Day on Finding Beauty in the Unexpected
Rachel and Olivia talk with Elizabeth Day about her fertility journey, the narratives we build around failure, and how to manage anxious thoughts while trusting your greater purpose. Watch the video of this episode here!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 32min
Rebecca Gayheart Dane on The Power of Showing Up
Rachel and Olivia sit down with Rebecca Gayheart Dane to talk about her experience with plastic surgery, raising daughters in a social-media world, and what it really means to show up for both yourself and the people you love.Watch the video of this episode here!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


