

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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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 51min
Amanda Kloots on Dating as a Widow, and L.A. Men
TV-personality, dancer, actress, and fitness instructor Amanda Kloots talks with Rachel and Olivia about dating as a widow, the moon, and how men on apps in Los Angeles are overly obsessed with their dogs. They also discuss Amanda’s time as a Rockette, Broadway, and what's the right way and amount of encouragement for kids.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 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.

Jan 15, 2024 • 2h 13min
Jedidiah Jenkins on Dating AI, Longevity, and Hiding Dead Bodies
Author Jedidiah Jenkins talks with Rachel and Olivia about “The Church of Jed”, growing up gay in a homophobic environment, and how his latest book Mother Nature has changed his relationship with his mom. They also discuss walking across America, romantic relationships with AI, and other futuristic prophecies.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 57min
Katey Sagal on Surrogacy and Addiction
Katey Sagal [Married… with Children, Futurama, Sons of Anarchy] talks with Olivia and Rachel about her surrogacy journey, addiction, and her husband writing make-out-scenes with her and other actors. They also discuss Rachel and Katey meeting on the set of 8 Simple Rules, guys that don’t have guy-friends, and women that overshare with other women.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.

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 34min
Wilson Bethel on Selfishness, Fear, and Getting Fired from The O.C.
Wilson Bethel talks with Rachel and Olivia about parenting, not feeling fear, and selfishness. They also discuss Rachel’s rap performance that Wilson produced, Rachel and Wilson’s time together on Hart of Dixie, and how Wilson was fired from The O.C.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 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.

Dec 11, 2023 • 2h 21min
Jake Johnson & Gareth Reynolds on Whoopi Goldberg and Manhandled Debacle
Jake Johnson [New Girl] and Gareth Reynolds [The Dollop] talks with Rachel and Olivia about carnival prizes, forceful advice, and the never-ending manhandled debacle. They also discuss peeing on airplanes, and try to solve Rachel’s Whoopi Goldberg beef.To hear more from Jake and Gareth, check out their podcast We’re Here to Help, 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 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 lumepodcast.com.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.

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 57min
Rick Glassman on Navigating a Relationship with OCD
Comedian Rick Glassman [Undateable, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, As We See It] talks with Olivia and Rachel about 23andMe, re-watching shows, and monsters. They also discuss OCD, confrontation, and vulnerability.To hear more from Rick, check out Take Your Shoes Off, available wherever you get your podcasts.Broad Ideas is supported by Spiidergriip. Go to SpiiderGriip.com and use discount code IDEAS at checkout to 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 Kudo Popcorn. For a limited time, listeners get an exclusive 25% off discount when they use the code IDEAS at Kudosnacks.com.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 lumepodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 36min
Emelia Hartford on Custom Cars, Losing her Father, and Big Dreams
Content Warning: SuicideEmelia Hartford [Gran Turismo] talks with Rachel and Olivia about losing her father to suicide at 15, and working through that trauma by building custom cars. They also discuss kids and mental health, silver linings, and the time Rachel flew a plane?!Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.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 Blissy. Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code RACHEL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/RACHEL.To hear more from Emelia, check out Car Stories with Sung Kang and Emelia Hartford, available now 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.

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 23min
Prue Leith on Baking Show, Favorite Contestant, and Paul Hollywood’s Blue Eyes
Prue Leith [Great British Baking Show, Great American Baking Show] joins Olivia, Rob and Rachel to talk about whether she gets sick of all the food she eats on the show, the ‘Baking Show’ recruitment process, and Prue’s favorite foods. They also discuss why they shoot ‘Baking Show’ in a tent, the difference between bakers and cooks, and whether Paul’s blue eyes and dark tan are “real”.Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off.Broad Ideas is supported by Marine Layer. Find your new favorite fits and get 15% off at marinelayer.com/IDEAS15.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 39min
Gigi Goode on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Hormone Treatment, and Gender Transition
Gigi Goode [RuPaul’s Drag Race] talks with Rachel and Olivia about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, transitioning during covid, and female facialization surgery. They also discuss hormone treatment (and if it’s problematic for teenagers), bullying, and Gigi’s drag origin story.Broad Ideas is supported by Spiidergriip. Go to SpiiderGriip.com and use discount code IDEAS at checkout to 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 51min
Ariel Winter on Body Trauma, Ketamine, and Dick Pics
Ariel Winter [Modern Family, Tripped Up] talks with Rachel and Olivia about social media harassment starting from her childhood, ketamine, and unsolicited dick pics from married men. They also talk about teenagers now vs. then, mental health being taboo with boomers, and the despair of a friend not finding your videos funny.Ariel’s latest movie Tripped Up is available now on demand.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 lumepodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.