Onward with Rosie O'Donnell

Sam Harris, singer, author, husband, dad, activist and Rosie's dear friend for over 40 years, chats with Rosie about their show biz experiences, being true to themselves, and succeeding against all odds. They discuss the joys and challenges of parenthood, the importance of family and chosen family, and the power of kindness and empathy. They also touch on their involvement with 'Food on Foot' and overcoming fear through volunteering. The episode ends with reflections, listener questions, and holiday wishes.

Rosie O'Donnell chats with the anonymous TikTok sensation, Annoyed Lemon, about their favorite celeb memoirs, experiences with audiobooks, and navigating social media on TikTok. They discuss emotional connections with memoir subjects, reflections on music icons, and the complexities of identity. An entertaining and humorous conversation filled with fun anecdotes and insights.

Rosie O'Donnell chats with actor, comedian, and host Murray Hill. They discuss their tomboy days, breaking glass ceilings, and passing on unconditional acceptance. Murray shares a heartfelt story about their mother's proud viewing before her passing. They also talk about their experiences with women directors, chemistry on set, hosting, and future opportunities.

Actress and best-selling author, Jenifer Lewis, joins Rosie O'Donnell for an uproarious and deep conversation about life, mental illness, and self-care. They reminisce about their long friendship, discuss personal experiences with mental health and medication, reflect on growing up and finding purpose, and share their experiences working on a show.

Rosie O'Donnell sits down with Allison Josephs to discuss the negative stereotypes of Orthodox Jews, growing up as the only Jew in a Catholic town, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They reflect on personal experiences, question Israel's moral high ground, and express distress over justifying genocide. A heartfelt conversation on important topics in the world today.

Alexandra Pelosi, journalist and documentary filmmaker, discusses her new documentary on the Capitol insurrection. They explore motivations behind violence, brokenness in America, individual complexity, analyzing Capitol events, the impact of radicalization, and separating perspectives from right-wing media.

Award-winning filmmaker and television director Cheryl Dunye joins Rosie O'Donnell to discuss the groundbreaking film 'The Watermelon Woman', challenges in independent filmmaking, motherhood, and union strength.

Rosie O'Donnell welcomes Charles Busch, award-winning playwright, actress, and drag legend, on the show. They discuss Charles' memoir 'Leading Lady,' their experiences with 'Taboo,' ignored heart attacks, and finding magic in life's darkest moments.

Rosie O'Donnell interviews Angela Tucker, a brilliant filmmaker, author, and transracial adoptee. They have an engrossing conversation about the complications and misconceptions surrounding adoption. Topics include adoptive parent perception, meeting birth mother, transracial adoption camps, feeling misunderstood, and advertisements for crime, horror, and relationship podcasts.

Join Rosie and her guest, artist Sophie B Hawkins, as they talk about fame, motherhood, protecting yourself, self-love, and the importance of artists owning their work. They also touch on reflections and apologies, becoming a parent, true crime podcasts, natural disasters, and a quest for justice.