Drama Queens

In this Thanksgiving episode directed by Joy, special guest Sharon Lawrence joins to recap the drama-filled holiday. Sharon shares some little-known facts about playing mom to all three of our Drama Queens in her career and why she thinks Sylvia is the hero in this episode. The Queens reveal their favorite turkey day moments and Joy takes responsibility for an on-screen blooper. Plus, what do you call Jello Salad? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the best time of the year, AKA, Girl Scout cookie season, so Rob and Joy are giving their picks on the #1 flavor as Rob admits to a not-so-honorable act he committed involving a box of his favorites. They also discuss fabulous vacations, ridiculous fashion trends and binge worthy TV they’re watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Sophia is joined by a fellow CW alum — multi-talented actress, producer, host, entrepreneur, and lovely human being JoAnna Garcia Swisher.TV fans have seen JoAnna shine on the small screen in hit shows like the CW's Reba and the Netflix hit Sweet Magnolias, but she tells Sophia that she actually considered walking away from acting at one point. She reveals what drew her back to her craft.JoAnna also opens up about the grief of losing her parents, gets emotional talking about her relationship with Reba McEntire, and talks about finding her happy place with 'The Happy Place' and all of the exciting projects her production company is working on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob poses a moral dilemma, involving whether or not you’d keep a secret from your partner if their parents asked you to.  The Queens delve into Brooke and Sylvia's evolving relationship. And, Joy shares why she had anxiety about filming Lydia's birth scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since she was a little kid she's given off big baller energy, by the age of ten she was in business running a successful spiked lemonade stand (true story!), and not much has changed since. Chelsea Handler is still hustling, hilarious, and unapologetically herself!  Fresh off her success hosting the Critics Choice Awards, the comedian and best-selling author joins Sophia to talk about prepping for a milestone birthday — turning the big 5-0 — and her gift to us: a brand new book that will bring laughter into our lives when we need it most! Chelsea also reflects on choosing to end her relationship with fellow comedian Jo Koy while love was still present, why she thinks women need retraining, and the keys to her confidence, all while keeping the jokes coming throughout!Chelsea's book, 'I'll Have What She's Having' hits bookshelves on her birthday, February 25, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob is joined by some of the founding fathers from One Tree Hill, Lee Norris & Antwon Tanner and the trio digs into juicy drama, from Chase’s ill-advised kiss, to the hilarious Mannequin puns, and their take on Julian’s lonely poker night!   Plus, Rob finally gets Lee and Antwon's thoughts on the Ms. Lauren love triangle with their characters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia, Joy and Rob have an intriguing and hilarious Q&A where they guess what each of them would get arrested for, what traits they inherited from their parents, and what fan interactions have made them have to set boundaries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's take a moment to applaud Malika Andrews for breaking a glass ceiling in the sports industry! She's the first woman to ever host the NBA Draft, and also one of the youngest sideline reporters for an NBA conference finals telecast, plus the youngest to host the NBA Finals Trophy ceremony . . . and she's only just begun! The Emmy-winning journalist joins Sophia for a frank chat about her meteoric rise in a male-dominated field. She candidly discusses the impact of being the only Black girl in her class for most of her childhood, how her love of writing led her to sports journalism, and how she approaches maintaining a professional relationship with the players she covers, even during disagreements or uncomfortable moments. Malika also opens up about the struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance, her 'quirky' hobbies, and her funny response to Sophia's most pressing question - can she watch basketball just for fun?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Directed by our very own Sophia Bush, she shares behind-the-scenes details of what went into the the iconic Halloween zombie sequence — from costumes to the logistics of filming while directing — with Rob recalling the challenge of speaking through extensive prosthetics. The special effected essentially left him without a mouth, and took hours to apply, so it was quite the challenge! Plus, Sharon Lawrence makes her debut as Julian’s mother, and the cast reflects on their most emotionally challenging scenes to film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S.E. Cupp, a prominent conservative commentator and author, opens up about her journey in journalism and the emotional toll of public dissent. She reflects on her disillusionment with modern political discourse and the hypocrisy within conservatism. Cupp shares heartfelt insights on mental health, revealing the impact of media pressures on personal well-being. Unexpectedly emotional, she discusses her new podcast 'Off the Cupp' and offers valuable advice on finding hope amidst chaos, encouraging listeners to engage with authenticity and resilience in today's climate.