

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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Mar 27, 2023 • 2h 6min
Nick Viall on How They Pick Bachelors, Couples Therapy, and Making Love Without Having Sex
Nick Viall [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise], Olivia and Rachel discuss cheating, couples therapy, and watermarking nude pics. Nick also talks about what qualities producers look for in Bachelors, Tom Sandoval, and making love without having sex.
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Mar 20, 2023 • 2h 12min
Emily Browning on Depression, Body Empowerment, and the Apocalypse
Emily Browning [Class of ‘07, Sucker Punch, American Gods] talks with Olivia and Rachel about whether being a parent makes you lame, being body shamed at 8 years old, and self-work during the pandemic. They also discuss the “inner child”-theory, the fine line between body empowerment and feeling sexually exploited, and fucking a zombie.
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Mar 13, 2023 • 2h 56min
Whitney Cummings on Freezing her Eggs, One Year of Celibacy, and Addiction
Stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, and podcaster Whitney Cummings is this week’s broad. Whitney, Rachel and Olivia talk about Whitney’s parents being in nursing homes, freezing her eggs, and having her first orgasm from sex at 40 years old. They also discuss trusting your instincts in men, addiction, and self-exploration.
Broad Ideas is supported by Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.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/RACHEL.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.

Mar 6, 2023 • 1h 24min
Chelsea Handler on Tucker Carlson, Ayahuasca, and Body Odor
Chelsea Handler [Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Does, Chelsea] talks with Rachel and Olivia about being allergic to your partner’s dick, body odor, and how her relationship with her sister changed after she did the plant-based psychedelic ayahuasca. The broads also ask Chelsea about the most embarrassing thing she’s done to someone else, her stance on tipping, and what she would do if she had a dick for a day.
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Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off your first box.
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.

Feb 27, 2023 • 2h 14min
Harry Hudson on Rapping in The Valley, His Cancer Diagnosis, and Meeting Ghosts
Musician Harry Hudson sits down with Olivia and Rachel to talk about growing up in The Valley and trying to become a rapper, moving to Sweden to hustle, and being diagnosed with cancer at 20. They also discuss Harry losing his dad, hitting rock-bottom during Covid, and finding a way to move on.
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.
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Broad Ideas is supported by Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.com/IDEAS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 20, 2023 • 2h 8min
Kristin Cavallari on Red Flags, Self-Pleasure, and Cheating
Kristin Cavallari [Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, The Hills] talks about dating as a mom of three, physical vs. emotional cheating, and Lauren Conrad. Kristin, Olivia and Rachel also discuss breastfeeding, self-pleasure, and what their hypothetical cult would look like. Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off your first box. 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.

Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 40min
Alison Brie on Nudity, Horror Movies, and her Meet Cute with Dave Franco
Alison Brie [Community, GLOW, Mad Men] sits down with Rachel and Olivia to talk nudity, meeting her husband Dave Franco and sharing a beer laced with molly, and their new movie Somebody I Used to Know. Alison also discusses her favorite movie, a random, unsolicited dick-pic, and which of her friends she would allow her husband to sleep with ( ...if it was the only way to save his life). Somebody I Used to Know is available for streaming now on Prime Video.
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 Béis.
Broad Ideas is supported by Béis – BEISTRAVEL.com/
Broad Ideas is supported by Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com/ideas to get up to $40 off your first box.
Broad Ideas is supported by Caraway. Visit Carawayhome.com/IDEAS for 10% off your next purchase. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 6, 2023 • 2h 18min
Lori Gottlieb on Idiot Compassion, Boundaries, and Self-Criticism
Psychotherapist and NYT bestselling author Lori Gottlieb talks with Olivia and Rachel about how it’s impossible for friends to be impartial, gender disparities, and the dangers of labeling. They also discuss boundaries, self-imposed mental prisons, and how hard we are on ourselves.
Later, Rachel, Olivia and Rob holds the very first Broad Ideas book club! This month's book is Lori's bestseller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.
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Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 38min
Heidi Montag on The Hills, Plastic Surgery and the Sex Tape Rumors
Heidi Montag [The Hills] talks with Olivia and Rachel about her pregnancy journey, The Hills, drama between the cast members, and on- and off-camera fights. They also discuss how Heidi ended up getting plastic surgery, how fame has changed, and the truth behind the rumored sex tape.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 25min
Margaret Cho on her Burner Pussy, Menopause, and Bringing her Dog to a Sex Club
Stand up icon Margaret Cho talks with Olivia and Rachel about what her pussy and The Hague has in common, menopause, and trauma. Margaret also shares her takes on virtual reality, weird kinks, and bringing her dog to a sex club.
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