

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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Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 31min
Broads’ Witching Hour
In this special Halloween episode, Rachel, Olivia and Rob get a visit from psychic-medium/good witch Patti Negri to open the veil and welcome spirits into Rachel’s house.Later, the Broad Ideas hosts discuss fear of poisoned candy, conspiracy theories, and whether your partner not allowing Halloween for your kids is a dealbreaker.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/RACHELSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 23, 2023 • 2h 6min
Libby Weintraub on Stillbirth, Poetry, and Processing Grief
October is Pregnancy/Infant Loss Awareness Month. Author Libby Weintraub recounts her experience with stillbirth, and the long process of working through the shock and grief of that.Libby’s book She Was Born: Words on Loss and Liberation is available for purchase here: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/she-was-bornBroad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.Broad Ideas is supported by Brooklinen. Visit Brooklinen.com and use code broad for $20 off your order of $100 or more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 47min
Gabby Bernstein on Manifesting, Sobriety, and Spiritual Teaching
Author Gabby Bernstein talks with Rachel and Olivia about sobriety, motherhood, and dealing with postpartum depression. They also discuss manifesting, meditation, and spirituality.Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off.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/RACHELSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 42min
Michael Jai White on Puppet Shows, Finding Your Identity, and Martial Arts
Michael Jai White talks with Rachel and Olivia about rap culture, his history with puppet shows, and teaching special ed. They also discuss why Michael made his new movie in the western genre, social media negatively affecting the new generations, and how Michael was almost dumped for the role of Mike Tyson for being “too intelligent”.Outlaw Johnny Black is now playing in theaters, and hits VOD/Digital November 1st.Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control body odor anywhere with Lume deodorant, and get $5 off your starter pack with promo code IDEAS at lumepodcast.com.Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Go to Quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 2, 2023 • 2h 23min
Nadine Crocker on Inner Circle Management, Mel Gibson, and Ending Transgenerational Trauma
Director, actor, writer, producer Nadine Crocker talks with Rachel and Olivia about Mel Gibson, her new film Desperation Road and ending transgenerational trauma. They also discuss dreaming big and following your gut instinct, mothers in films, and managing your inner circle.Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 51min
Tammin Sursok & Roxy Manning on Cancel Culture, Male Babysitters, and Disciplining Other People’s Kids
Tammin and Roxy, hosts of the Women on Top podcast, return to Broad Ideas. They talk about Bobbi Althoff, whether you can be redeemed after getting canceled, and why sleepovers are sketchy. They also discuss male babysitters, potty training, and disciplining other people's kids.Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.Broad Ideas is supported by Brooklinen. Visit Brooklinen.com and use code broad for $20 off your order of $100 or more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 46min
Katie Stevens on Postpartum Depression, Cartoon Crush, and Karaoke
Katie Stevens [American Idol, Faking It, The Bold Type] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her newborn child, postpartum depression, and comparing herself with other working moms. They also discuss jealousy, who they are in Sex and the City, and their cartoon crushes from childhood.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.Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 39min
Jaime King on Narcissists, Shared Custody, and Past Lives
Jaime King [White Chicks, Sin City, Hart of Dixie] talks with Olivia and Rachel about self care, spirituality, and processing the death of her teenage years boyfriend. They also discuss icks, the spread of societal narcissism, and Rachel and Jaime being pregnant together on the set of Hart of Dixie.Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control body odor anywhere, and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off), with promo code IDEAS at lumedeodorant.com.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 Blissy. Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code RACHEL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/RACHELSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 53min
Roy Choi on L.A. Origins, Gambling Addiction, and Revolutionizing Food Trucks
Gourmet food truck godfather Roy Choi talks with Rachel and Olivia about roaming the streets of L.A. alone as a 5 year old kid, couch surfing as a broke young adult, and his cooking roots. They also discuss generational differences between Gen X and Gen Z, Roy’s miraculous way back from hitting rock bottom, and the magic of food.Broad Ideas is supported by Spiidergriip. Get yours today at SpiiderGriip.com and use discount code IDEAS at checkout and receive 30% off and free shipping.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.

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 34min
Lewis Pullman on Thirst Traps, Roast to Flirt Ratio, and Ideal Sandwich
Lewis Pullman [Top Gun: Maverick, Bad Times at the El Royale, Outer Range] talks to Olivia and Rachel about his original dream to become a rock drummer, a horrible sauna incident in Prague, and who his ideal famous dad would be if he had to pick someone else. They also talk about how to successfully roast someone you like, Olivia having a crush on Lewis’ dad, and thirst traps.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 Quince. Go to Quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Broad Ideas is supported by Who Killed Mia?. Find out who killed the world’s favorite influencer in Who Killed Mia?, and get 20% off with promo code IDEAS at Relatable.com/whokilledmia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.