
Drama Queens
Take yourself back in time...back to high school. The ups and downs, the loves the losses, the struggles the triumphs, being together with your friends...feeling every emotion of it.
Is 23 more than just a number to you? Do you respond to people by saying I don't wanna be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately? Do you expect to have life-changing moments while caught in the confetti or the rain?
Are you One Tree Hill obsessed?...it's OK...we're here for you. You can sit with us.
Are Brooke, Peyton and Haley your BFF goals?
These Drama Queens are getting back together!! Bethany Joy Lenz, Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush are the biggest Drama Queens and they are here with you to dissect every episode, deliver every detail you must know, and devote themselves to you as you rewatch every single scene together.
Join Joy, Hilarie and Sophia each week.
Relive it, Relove it, Rewatch it ...every One Tree Hill minute of it.
Be a Drama Queen.
Drama Queens, an iHeartRadio Podcast.
Latest episodes

Jul 18, 2025 • 20min
One Tree Thrill (Part 50)
Sophia and Joy can Q&A all day. Joy reveals the topic that her brain can’t retain, while Sophia sounds the alarm on the show you SHOULD be watching. Plus, Joy and Sophia share their experiences on the set of Grey’s Anatomy, and Joy looks back at the time spent with her ‘bundle of joy’ inside her OTH trailer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2025 • 57min
Work in Progress: Jay Inslee
The current administration's environmental rollbacks are certainly disheartening, but there are folks like Former Governor Jay Inslee who are on a mission to defeat climate change. Environmental advocate Jay Inslee joins Sophia to talk about the ongoing fight to protect our environment, the future of clean energy production, his entry into politics in his 30s, and how he was able to pass one of the strongest clean energy laws in the country. Plus, he shares personal experiences with climate-related disasters, the power of perseverance, and his work in progress. This is a chat full of hope that we could all use right about now!To learn more about the power of clean energy and how you can get involved, head on over to climatepower.us(http://climatepower.us/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2025 • 51min
The Feelings Behind the Finale • EP 822
If this episode felt like the end, that’s because it ALMOST WAS! Sophia and Joy share behind-the-scenes drama, suppressed feelings, and the unspoken code of conduct they were expected to follow. Hear why the future of the show was on shaky ground, the toll it took on the cast, and what it’s like to finally unpack the pleasure and the pain of growing up on TV. Plus, a SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT from your Drama Queens that you don't want to miss! Tickets available at: https://www.othmerch.com/eventsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 2min
Work in Progress: Melinda French Gates
Changes are a part of life, and sharing one's experiences can help others navigate their life transitions. That's what philanthropist, businesswoman, and advocate for gender equality, Melinda French Gates, is hoping to do with her new memoir, "The Next Day."Get ready for a deeply personal conversation as Melinda joins Sophia to discuss her life, both in and out of the public eye. From her 'crisis of self' to her path to philanthropy, motherhood, and moving forward after her divorce, Melinda shares it all. Plus, she reveals her 'word of the year' and her work in progress!Melinda's book, "The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward," is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 1min
Secrets Revealed • EP 821
So many secrets, so little time! Allison Munn made her mark as ‘Lauren’ on One Tree Hill, but who knew she was keeping some big news to herself during filming! Sophia and Allison look back on filming in Puerto Rico and share some hilarious behind-the-scenes cast shenanigans. Meanwhile, other MAJOR revelations include the real reason Season 9 was cut short, why pilot season was frustrating for Joy, and what Sophia dreaded doing on the set! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2025 • 60min
Work in Progress: David Oyelowo
One of our favorite guests is back on the pod! Multi-award-winning actor, producer, director, and proud father David Oyelowo has been very busy in front of and behind the camera! Currently, he can be seen in his Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese,” and if you love the art of acting, this chat is not to be missed! The actor joins Sophia for a revealing conversation about his new show and the long road to getting it made, being a forever student of acting and storytelling, the things you can’t learn in drama school, the sheer amount of rejection you will face in this industry, and the key to successfully pitching projects! Plus, he chats about him and his wife being “half empty nesters,” how he feels about his son going to the same drama school he did, and his current work in progress!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 2025 • 13min
A Drama Queens Fourth of July
In a nostalgic nod to the holiday, Sophia and Joy rewind and remember their favorite Fourth of July staples. From backyard barbecues to red white and blues, the Queens know how to celebrate summer Americana style. Hear what Joy says is the best spot for fireworks, and why Sophia wants to make this holiday bigger and better!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 13min
Work in Progress: Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey has viewers glued to their TVs with her on-screen work in Showtime's Emmy-nominated hit series, “Yellowjackets,” but she once thought the show would never get off the ground! The award-winning actress joins Sophia to discuss her ever-evolving career in Hollywood, women’s experiences in the industry, and why she thought nothing would come of “Yellowjackets!” She also opens up about overcoming her eating disorder, loving motherhood, why she goes to a psychic, and the deliciousness of being on a hit show in her 40s! Plus, Melanie revisits her time working with Kate Winslet on “Heavenly Creatures” 30 years ago, being obsessed with her hubby’s (Jason Ritter) show “Matlock,” and she and Sophia trade stories about meeting and fangirling over Megan Thee Stallion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 2025 • 53min
There’s Something in the Water • EP 820
Drug tests and fist fights, this episode packs a powerful punch in more ways than one! Talk about treading ‘murky’ waters, Rob reveals the behind-the-scenes warning he received before that epic fight scene. Plus, Sophia points out her favorite part of the episode as she unpacks the emotional twists and turns. From the Kellerman chronicles, to the drug testing drama, to Quinn’s hot tub tanning dilemma, there is definitely something in the water! Let's dive in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 2025 • 28min
One Tree Thrill (part 49)
In this fun Q&A episode, Rob and Sophia chat about their go-to café orders, their shared love of rom-coms, and who they'd cast as their long-lost siblings on One Tree Hill. Sophia shares heartfelt stories about summer camp adventures, and they spill on some unforgettable audition fails that still make them cringe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.