

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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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 29min
Samantha Bee on Kelly Clarkson, Roe v. Wade, and Poking a Rat
Comedian-writer Samantha Bee talks with Rachel and Olivia about the somewhat insulting reasoning behind hiring her for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, her new podcast The Defenders, and the time she poked a rat and faced the consequences. They also discuss Roe v. Wade, Kelly Clarkson, and Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband.Broad Ideas is supported by Honeylove. Get 20% off by going to honeylove.com/ideas.Broad Ideas is supported by Clarins. Go to clarins.com/ideas and get Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for 10% off, a free welcome gift, plus free shipping on 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.

Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 58min
Bobby Lee on Death, Dating Above Your Number, and Stand-up Advice
Bobby Lee [MADtv, Harold & Kumar, Pineapple Express] talks to Rachel and Olivia about pubes, dating and his plans to escape to a desert. They also discuss death and God, before Bobby trains Rachel and Olivia in stand-up comedy.Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Go to Quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Broad Ideas is supported by Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/IDEAS to get your first box.To hear more from Bobby, check out his podcast Bad Friends. Available wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 43min
Shiri Appleby on Unreal, Roswell, and Fight to be a Female Director
Shiri Appleby [Roswell, Unreal, Chicago Fire, Girls] talks with Rachel and Olivia about the pros of being married to a successful chef, her time on Roswell, and the big lack of female directors on set. They also discuss how to navigate mean kids, journaling, and how to open yourself up to receive love.Broad Ideas is supported by Honeylove. Get 20% off by going to honeylove.com/ideas.Broad Ideas is supported by Clarins. Go to clarins.com/ideas and get Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for 10% off, a free welcome gift, plus free shipping on your first order.Broad Ideas is by Blissy. Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at blissy.com/rachel, and use code RACHEL to get an additional 30% off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 30min
Vanessa Morgan on Riverdale, Divorce, and Full Moon-Birth
Vanessa Morgan [Riverdale, Wild Cards, My Babysitter’s a Vampire] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her divorce, faith, and postpartum depression. They also discuss full moon births, body odor, and how birth control can make you fall in love with the wrong person. Broad Ideas is supported by Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/ideas and using code IDEAS at check out.Broad Ideas is supported by Thrive Market. Go to ThriveMarket.com/ideas for 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 gift.You can catch Vanessa leading the CW hit series “Wild Cards” every Wednesday at 8/7 C.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 52min
Sosie Bacon on Being Bonus Mom, Dungeons & Dragons, and Arts and Crafts
Sosie Bacon talks with Rachel and Olivia about the age difference with her partner Scoot McNairy, being a bonus mom, and blowtorch crafts. They also discuss Dungeons & Dragons, zodiac signs, and good and bad shopping.Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.Broad Ideas is supported by Paired. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.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 26, 2024 • 1h 47min
Audrina Patridge on Fentanyl, Single Mom Dating, and Bling Ring Robbery
Audrina Patridge talks with Rachel and Olivia about the terrible loss of her niece, processing the grief with her daughter, and the fentanyl-lacing epidemic. They also discuss what it’s like dating with a child, and Rachel and Audrina share “Bling Ring”-stories.Broad Ideas is supported by Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/ideas and using code IDEAS at check out.Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Go to Quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to sundaysfordogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 56min
Ashlee Simpson on SNL-controversy, Individuality, and Relationship with Jessica
Ashlee Simpson talks to Rachel and Olivia about her relationship with her sister Jessica Simpson, her life as a mom to kids ranging from age 3 to 15, and the value of individuality. They also discuss female camaraderie, how often is normal to have sex in a marriage, and Ashlee’s infamous moment on SNL.Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Try now risk- free for 60 nights at Blissy.com/RACHEL, and get an additional 30% off.Broad Ideas is supported by Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/IDEAS to sign up, and you’ll get your first six hand-curated bottles for just $44.95.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 47min
Dylan Sprouse on Rune Reading, Hungarian Food, and The Suite Life
Dylan Sprouse [The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, After We Collided, Big Daddy] geeks out with Rachel and Olivia about food and snacks, mysticism, and rune-readings. They also discuss his upcoming film Beautiful Wedding, his recent real-life wedding in Hungary, and whether he thinks there will ever be a Suite Life remake.Broad Ideas is supported by Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/ideas and using code IDEAS at check out.Broad Ideas is supported by IQBAR. Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text IDEAS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.Broad Ideas is supported by Thrive Market. Go to ThriveMarket.com/ideas for 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 gift.Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to sundaysfordogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 14min
Liza Soberano on Mental Health, Lisa Frankenstein, and the Philippines
Filipino-American actress Liza Soberano talks with Rachel and Olivia about mental health, the Philippines, and her new film Lisa Frankenstein. They also discuss fame, and how it affects your sibling-relationships.Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.Broad Ideas is supported by Paired. Connect with your partner every day using Paired – download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDEAS.Broad Ideas is supported by Green Chef. Go to greenchef.com/60broad and use code 60broad to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 60min
London Thor on Gen V, Not Wanting to be a “Woo-Girl”, and Boundaries
Actor and musician London Thor [Gen V] talks with Rachel and Olivia about music, babysitting for Olivia’s kid, and having to convince her parents to let her pursue acting. They also discuss Gen V, boundaries, and London being jealous of her partner’s ex that passed away.Broad Ideas is supported by OneSkin. Get started today with 15% off using code IDEAS at oneskin.co.Broad Ideas is supported by Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/IDEAS to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95.Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to sundaysfordogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.