

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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Jun 5, 2023 • 2h 2min
Rachael Leigh Cook on Child Acting, Reality Shows, and the Time She Played a Horse Jockey
Rachael Leigh Cook [She’s All That, Josie and the Pussycats, The Baby-Sitters Club] talks with Olivia and Rachel about whether Rach(a)el is a solid name, raising kids, and whether you should let your kids act. They also discuss the time Rachael played a horse jockey, the pros of divorce, and the murder-town Olivia is staying in.
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May 29, 2023 • 1h 53min
Malin Akerman on Kids’ Mental Health, The Perfect Burrito, and Modeling Horror Stories from Italy
Malin Akerman [Watchmen, The Heartbreak Kid, Billions] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her passion for mental health, volunteer work, and addiction-tendencies in kids. Malin also shares ups and downs from her time modeling as a teenager in Italy, how she transitioned from modeling to acting, and her stance on nude scenes.
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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.

May 22, 2023 • 1h 52min
Christa Miller on Marriage, Irish Goodbyes, and Sufjan Stevens
Christa Miller [Drew Carey Show, Scrubs, Shrinking] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her marriage with Bill Lawrence, raising Charlotte Lawrence, and her obsession with rocks. They also discuss therapy, how to pronounce Sufjan Stevens, and Irish goodbyes.
Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.
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May 15, 2023 • 1h 37min
Jordana Brewster on Fast & Furious, Gestational Surrogacy, and Parenting Philosophies
Jordana Brewster [Fast & Furious] discusses the Fast & Furious series, her challenges with getting pregnant and having her two sons via gestational surrogacy, parenting philosophies, and much more.
In the post-segment, Rachel talks with Olivia and Rob about losing a job, following tabloid headlines about her discussing her sexuality.Broad Ideas is supported by Opti-Greens 50 from 1st Phorm. Visit 1stphorm.com/ideas.
Broad Ideas is supported by Hatch. Go to hatch.co/ideas to get up to 15% 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.

May 8, 2023 • 1h 38min
Alexander Ludwig on Vikings, Rehab, and Working through Miscarriages
Alexander Ludwig [Vikings, The Hunger Games, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant] talks with Rachel and Olivia about blacking out at the Versace Fashion Festival at age 19, what convinced him to become sober, and his sobriety journey from there. They also discuss Alexander and his wife’s long road to becoming pregnant, his blooming country music career, and much more.
Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Go to magicspoon.com/IDEAS and use the code IDEAS for $5 off.
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 Manscaped. Visit manscaped.com and use code IDEAS for 20% off and free shipping.
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May 1, 2023 • 1h 60min
Tammin Sursok & Roxy Manning on Ovulating, Bad One Night Stands, and Slipping on Sperm
Tammin and Roxy, hosts of the Women On Top podcast, join Rachel and Olivia for a conversation ranging from parenting to slipping on sperm. They also discuss ovulating, weird kinks, bad hookups, and much more.
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Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Right now, go to Quince.com/ideas to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 24, 2023 • 2h 1min
Madison Beer on The Half of It, Trolls, and The Beatles
Madison Beer talks with Rachel and Olivia about being discovered by Justin Bieber, her journey to stardom, and social media trolls. They also discuss The Beatles, prejudice against good-looking people, and Madison’s new memoir.
Madison Beer’s memoir The Half of It, is on sale from April 25th: https://madisonbeer.lnk.to/TheHalfofIt
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. New customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code IDEAS at LumeDeodorant.com.
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 Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 48min
Melinda Clarke on The O.C., Divorce, and the Dalai Lama
Melinda Clarke [Days of Our Lives, The O.C., CSI: Crime Scene Investigation] talks with Olivia and Rachel about The O.C. and Welcome to the OC, bitches!, her divorce, and self-growth. The three also discuss parenting, overcoming trauma, and eye-contact during sex.
Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Right now, go to Quince.com/ideas to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 10, 2023 • 2h 11min
Emily Hampshire on Schitt’s Creek, Murder Houses, and Hypnotherapists
Emily Hampshire [Schitt’s Creek, 12 Monkeys, Snow Cake] talks with Olivia and Rachel about Canadian treats, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and freezing her eggs. They also discuss murder houses, hypnotherapists, and the taboo of female orgasm.
Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Go to magicspoon.com/IDEAS and use the code IDEAS for $5 off.
Broad Ideas is supported by Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.com/IDEAS.
Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. New customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code IDEAS at LumeDeodorant.com.
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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 58min
Pokimane on Internet Stalkers, Beauty Standards, and Inspiring Girl Gamers
Pokimane, the world’s biggest female Twitch streamer, tells Rachel and Olivia about the ins and outs of streaming, internet stalkers, and game recommendations for casuals. They also discuss stalkers in the streamer space, how social media can affect young girls, and reality TV.
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