

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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Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 27min
Seth Meyers on Pittsburgh, Hard Line Parenting, and Ted Danson
Seth Meyers talks with Rachel and Olivia about Mr. Rogers, Seth's relationship with his brother, and the worst thing you can do as a talk show-host. They also discuss Letterman, kid iPad-rules, and meeting their heroes.To hear more from Seth, check out his new podcast Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers, available wherever you get your podcasts.Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant, and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code IDEAS at lumedeodorant.com/IDEAS.Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code RACHEL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/RACHELBroad Ideas is supported by Mosh. Head to moshlife.com/IDEAS to save 20% off plus free shipping on your first 6-count trial pack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 19min
Tiffani Thiessen on Leftovers, the Drawbacks of Being Idolized, and Turning 50
Tiffani Thiessen [Saved by the Bell, Beverly Hills, 90210] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her new cookbook Here We Go Again, how technology is making us lose our patience, and her feelings on turning 50. They also discuss how to explain grown-up concepts to kids, what the best self-care is, and the cons of being an icon.Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Go to magicspoon.com/IDEAS to grab a variety pack, and use code IDEAS at checkout to save $5 off your order.Broad Ideas is supported by Spiidergriip. Get yours today at SpiiderGriip.com.Broad Ideas is supported by IQ BAR. Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text IDEAS to 64000.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 24min
AnnaSophia Robb on Child Acting, Snacks, and Religion
AnnaSophia Robb [Bridge to Terabithia, Soul Surfer, The Way Way Back, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory] talks to Olivia and Rachel about being impersonated on social media, playing a younger Rachel, and whether she would let her hypothetical kids act. They also discuss religion mixed with progressive politics, aliens, and motherhood.Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code RACHEL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/RACHEL.Broad Ideas is supported by Mosh. Head to moshlife.com/IDEAS to save 20% off plus free shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 24, 2023 • 2h 8min
Bobby Lee on Dick Rumors, X-Men, and Overcoming Fear
Bobby Lee talks with Olivia, Rob and Rachel about the internet wrongfully thinking he has a small dick, weird dates, and being asked for advice because he looks like he has things to say. They also discuss judging people based on looks, jealousy, and cancel culture.Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.Broad Ideas is supported by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/IDEAS and download the Zocdoc app for free, then find and book a top-rated doctor today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 17, 2023 • 2h 6min
Tiffany Haddish on Pubic Hair, Male OBGYNs, and the Ideal Murder Scene
Tiffany Haddish talks with Olivia and Rachel about pubic hair, finding safety in comedy, and growing up with a parent struggling with mental illness. They also discuss confidence vs. courage, male OBGYNs, and testicles.Broad Ideas is supported by SpiiderGriip. Go to SpiiderGriip.com and use discount code IDEAS at checkout and receive 30% off and Free Shipping.Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant, and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code IDEAS at lumedeodorant.com/IDEAS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 30min
Ellie Kemper on Jon Hamm, The Easter Bunny, and Raising Kids in Scary Times
Ellie Kemper [The Office, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Bridesmaids] talks with Rachel and Olivia about animal crackers, Jon Hamm, and having to explain crucifixion to her kids. They also share what they’re thankful for, parenting philosophies, and discuss how to let your kids handle disappointment.To hear more from Ellie, listen to her new podcast "Born To Love" from iHeartMedia and Big Money Players Network, available wherever you get your podcasts.Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.
Broad Ideas is supported by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 for 50% off plus free shipping.
Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Go to magicspoon.com/IDEAS to grab a variety pack, and use code IDEAS at checkout to save five dollars off your order.
Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code RACHEL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/RACHEL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 3, 2023 • 2h 8min
Rachel Pally on Design Philosophy, Panic Attacks, and Home Birth
Rachel Pally talks with Olivia and Rachel (Bilson) about her designer origin story, home birth, and balancing work with parenting. They also talk about their overlapping childhood/teenage years, meditation, and addictive tendencies in kids.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 35min
Amanda Hirsch on Pete Davidson, Manifesting, and Swifties
Amanda Hirsch a.k.a. Not Skinny But Not Fat talks with Rachel and Olivia about the tabloids blowing up things Rachel says, manifesting, and who the current male heartthrobs are. They also gossip about Pete Davidson, The Bachelor, and Selena Gomez.
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Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.
Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order.
Broad Ideas is supported by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/IDEAS and download the Zocdoc app for free.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 7min
Christina Ricci on PTSD, Insincere Apologies, and Women Objectifying Women
Christina Ricci [The Addams Family, Yellowjackets, Wednesday] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her difficult childhood, apologizing without meaning it, and a jarring dream about a horse. They also discuss women leading with looks when complimenting each other, how we influence our kids, and putting youthful beauty on a pedestal.
Broad Ideas is supported by SpiiderGriip. Go to SpiiderGriip.com and use discount code IDEAS at checkout and receive 30% off and Free Shipping.
Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code RACHEL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/RACHEL.
Broad Ideas is supported by Opti-Greens 50 from 1st Phorm. Visit 1stphorm.com/ideas.
Broad Ideas is supported by Mosh. Head to moshlife.com/IDEAS to save 20% off plus free shipping on your first 6-count trial pack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 49min
Emily Morse on Female Orgasms, Cheaters, and How to be a Great Lover
Sex therapist Emily Morse talks with Rachel and Olivia about female orgasms, open relationships, and how to talk about sex with your kids. They also discuss cheating, squirting, sex parties, and much more.Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order.
Broad Ideas is supported by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/ideas16 and use code ideas16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping.
Broad Ideas is supported by Opti-Greens 50 from 1st Phorm. Visit 1stphorm.com/ideas.
Broad Ideas is supported by Caldera + Lab. Get 20% off at calderalab.com by using code IDEAS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


