Onward with Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie and Onward producer, Lori E. Seid, discuss adapting podcast format, challenges of dog ownership, service dog training, navigating conversations on autism and queerness, parenting challenges, and heartbreak surrounding tragic incidents at a school. Includes guest reflections and gratitude.

A fun and heartwarming chat between Rosie O'Donnell and Linda Richman, reflecting on their long-lasting friendship and hilarious antics together. They discuss turning heartbreak into laughter, offering wisdom and support to each other over the years. Tune in for a dose of humor and warmth from these iconic friends.

Rosie O'Donnell discusses her experience with autism service dogs and her role as a primary handler. Kaylie Schmidt, a volunteer autism service dog coach, joins the conversation. They explore the impact of service dogs on autistic children and the training process. Rosie reflects on her 10-day training at Selmar and the emotional connection between a child and their service dog.

Derrick Downey Jr., known as a 'Squirrel's best friend,' captivates listeners with his creativity and compassion. He discusses the importance of mental health, sharing insights on combating depression through connection with nature and his beloved squirrels, especially Maxine. Their heartfelt conversation reveals the joy and humor in caring for wildlife while reflecting on personal journeys, unexpected friendships, and the transformative power of community support. Not to be missed, Derrick's visions intertwine compassion with whimsy!

Listeners share their support for the Menendez brothers while discussing societal perception of sexual abuse against boys, the power of belief and surviving trauma. Reflecting on the interview with Lyle Menendez, personal experiences of overcoming trauma, and exploring rehabilitation and punishment in the criminal justice system. Perspectives on vulnerability and compassion with a glimpse of future interviews and a discussion about Derek, a TikTok influencer.

Actor Jimmy Smagula, currently starring in Spamalot on Broadway, shares a heartfelt conversation with Rosie O'Donnell about their electric connection, Broadway dreams, promoting self-confidence, emotional connections through musical theater, exploring decisions around parenthood, work-life balance, and mutual admiration in a fast-paced and funny conversation.

The podcast features listener questions and thoughts with Rosie O'Donnell responding, including topics such as the influence of Rosie O'Donnell on a viewer changing their baby's name, challenges of single parenting and self-care, coming out as gay and Broadway memories, remembering David Bowie, updates on housing and weight loss, and Rosie O'Donnell responding to accusations and announcing future guests.

Ricki Lake and Rosie chat and giggle about sex, drugs and hosting talk shows! Just say YES Nancy Reagan! We'll be back on January 16, 2024 with a new show consisting entirely of your questions and comments for Rosie! Please send your voice memos to OnwardRosie@gmail.com   (2 min or under if possible!)From all of us at Onward with Rosie O'Donnell, Have A Very Happy and Healthy Holiday and New Year!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer, Actor, Producer, and Creator Lena Waithe joins Rosie for this dynamic episode! The two bond over manifesting their careers as they dreamed from a very young age and their incredible love for Mary Tyler Moore. Waithe produced the doc, 'Being Mary Tyler Moore', that Rosie also appears in... Their powerful conversation is a true heart to heart about how different a person and their persona might be; using their voice and platform to support others, especially those who are other; and speak honestly about how impossible it is to be all things to all people. And then some! This is an episode you don't want to miss! We'll be back on January 16, 2024 with a new show consisting entirely of your questions and comments for Rosie! Please send your voice memos to OnwardRosie@gmail.com   (2 min or under if possible!)From all of us at Onward with Rosie O'Donnell, Have A Very Happy and Healthy Holiday and New Year!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unrivaled sensation, activist, and gay icon Cyndi Lauper joins Rosie O'Donnell in a heartfelt conversation. They discuss their latest life happenings, careers, and the battle to unite for the good of mankind. They also share anecdotes, reflect on loss, reminisce about a pirate-themed birthday celebration, and discuss the importance of using their voices for positive change in America's current political climate.