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Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson

English, Comedy, 1 season, 95 episodes, 6 days, 22 hours, 30 minutes
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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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Audrina Patridge on Fentanyl, Single Mom Dating, and Bling Ring Robbery

Audrina Patridge talks with Rachel and Olivia about the terrible loss of her niece, processing the grief with her daughter, and the fentanyl-lacing epidemic. They also discuss what it’s like dating with a child, and Rachel and Audrina share “Bling Ring”-stories. Broad Ideas is supported by Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/ideas and using code IDEAS at check out. Broad 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 Sundays for Dogs. Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to sundaysfordogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout.
2/26/20241 hour, 46 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ashlee Simpson on SNL-controversy, Individuality, and Relationship with Jessica

Ashlee Simpson talks to Rachel and Olivia about her relationship with her sister Jessica Simpson, her life as a mom to kids ranging from age 3 to 15, and the value of individuality. They also discuss female camaraderie, how often is normal to have sex in a marriage, and Ashlee’s infamous moment on SNL. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Try now risk- free for 60 nights at Blissy.com/RACHEL, and get an additional 30% off. Broad Ideas is supported by Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/IDEAS to sign up, and you’ll get your first six hand-curated bottles for just $44.95.
2/19/20241 hour, 56 minutes, 1 second
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Dylan Sprouse on Rune Reading, Hungarian Food, and The Suite Life

Dylan Sprouse [The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, After We Collided, Big Daddy] geeks out with Rachel and Olivia about food and snacks, mysticism, and rune-readings. They also discuss his upcoming film Beautiful Wedding, his recent real-life wedding in Hungary, and whether he thinks there will ever be a Suite Life remake. Broad Ideas is supported by Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/ideas and using code IDEAS at check out. Broad Ideas is supported by IQBAR. Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text IDEAS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Broad Ideas is supported by Thrive Market. Go to ThriveMarket.com/ideas for 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 gift. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to sundaysfordogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout.
2/12/20241 hour, 47 minutes, 16 seconds
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Liza Soberano on Mental Health, Lisa Frankenstein, and the Philippines

Filipino-American actress Liza Soberano talks with Rachel and Olivia about mental health, the Philippines, and her new film Lisa Frankenstein. They also discuss fame, and how it affects your sibling-relationships. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Paired. Connect with your partner every day using Paired – download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Green Chef. Go to greenchef.com/60broad and use code 60broad to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months.
2/5/20241 hour, 13 minutes, 54 seconds
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London Thor on Gen V, Not Wanting to be a “Woo-Girl”, and Boundaries

Actor and musician London Thor [Gen V] talks with Rachel and Olivia about music, babysitting for Olivia’s kid, and having to convince her parents to let her pursue acting. They also discuss Gen V, boundaries, and London being jealous of her partner’s ex that passed away. Broad Ideas is supported by OneSkin. Get started today with 15% off using code IDEAS at oneskin.co. Broad Ideas is supported by Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/IDEAS to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to sundaysfordogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout.
1/29/20241 hour, 59 minutes, 52 seconds
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Amanda Kloots on Dating as a Widow, and L.A. Men

TV-personality, dancer, actress, and fitness instructor Amanda Kloots talks with Rachel and Olivia about dating as a widow, the moon, and how men on apps in Los Angeles are overly obsessed with their dogs. They also discuss Amanda’s time as a Rockette, Broadway, and what's the right way and amount of encouragement for kids. Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Try now risk- free for 60 nights at Blissy.com/RACHEL, and get an additional 30% off. Broad 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 Sundays for Dogs. Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to sundaysfordogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout.
1/22/20241 hour, 50 minutes, 30 seconds
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Jedidiah Jenkins on Dating AI, Longevity, and Hiding Dead Bodies

Author Jedidiah Jenkins talks with Rachel and Olivia about “The Church of Jed”, growing up gay in a homophobic environment, and how his latest book Mother Nature has changed his relationship with his mom. They also discuss walking across America, romantic relationships with AI, and other futuristic prophecies. Broad Ideas is supported by Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/ideas and using code IDEAS at check out. Broad Ideas is supported by Thrive Market. Go to ThriveMarket.com/ideas for 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 gift.
1/15/20242 hours, 12 minutes, 55 seconds
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Katey Sagal on Surrogacy and Addiction

Katey Sagal [Married… with Children, Futurama, Sons of Anarchy] talks with Olivia and Rachel about her surrogacy journey, addiction, and her husband writing make-out-scenes with her and other actors. They also discuss Rachel and Katey meeting on the set of 8 Simple Rules, guys that don’t have guy-friends, and women that overshare with other women. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Paired. Connect with your partner every day using Paired – download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Green Chef. Go to greenchef.com/60broad and use code 60broad to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months.
1/8/20241 hour, 57 minutes, 23 seconds
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Wilson Bethel on Selfishness, Fear, and Getting Fired from The O.C.

Wilson Bethel talks with Rachel and Olivia about parenting, not feeling fear, and selfishness. They also discuss Rachel’s rap performance that Wilson produced, Rachel and Wilson’s time together on Hart of Dixie, and how Wilson was fired from The O.C. Broad 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 Blissy. Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code RACHEL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/RACHEL.
12/18/20231 hour, 33 minutes, 58 seconds
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Jake Johnson & Gareth Reynolds on Whoopi Goldberg and Manhandled Debacle

Jake Johnson [New Girl] and Gareth Reynolds [The Dollop] talks with Rachel and Olivia about carnival prizes, forceful advice, and the never-ending manhandled debacle. They also discuss peeing on airplanes, and try to solve Rachel’s Whoopi Goldberg beef. To hear more from Jake and Gareth, check out their podcast We’re Here to Help, available wherever you get your podcasts. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control body odor anywhere with Lume deodorant, and get $5 off your starter pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code IDEAS at lumepodcast.com. 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.
12/11/20232 hours, 20 minutes, 52 seconds
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Rick Glassman on Navigating a Relationship with OCD

Comedian Rick Glassman [Undateable, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, As We See It] talks with Olivia and Rachel about 23andMe, re-watching shows, and monsters. They also discuss OCD, confrontation, and vulnerability. To hear more from Rick, check out Take Your Shoes Off, available wherever you get your podcasts. 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/RACHEL. Broad Ideas is supported by Kudo Popcorn. For a limited time, listeners get an exclusive 25% off discount when they use the code IDEAS at Kudosnacks.com. Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control body odor anywhere with Lume deodorant, and get $5 off your starter pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code IDEAS at lumepodcast.com.
12/4/20231 hour, 56 minutes, 54 seconds
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Emelia Hartford on Custom Cars, Losing her Father, and Big Dreams

Content Warning: Suicide Emelia Hartford [Gran Turismo] talks with Rachel and Olivia about losing her father to suicide at 15, and working through that trauma by building custom cars. They also discuss kids and mental health, silver linings, and the time Rachel flew a plane?! Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad 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 Blissy. Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code RACHEL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/RACHEL. To hear more from Emelia, check out Car Stories with Sung Kang and Emelia Hartford, available now wherever you get your podcasts.
11/27/20231 hour, 35 minutes, 32 seconds
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Prue Leith on Baking Show, Favorite Contestant, and Paul Hollywood’s Blue Eyes

Prue Leith [Great British Baking Show, Great American Baking Show] joins Olivia, Rob and Rachel to talk about whether she gets sick of all the food she eats on the show, the ‘Baking Show’ recruitment process, and Prue’s favorite foods. They also discuss why they shoot ‘Baking Show’ in a tent, the difference between bakers and cooks, and whether Paul’s blue eyes and dark tan are “real”. Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off. Broad Ideas is supported by Marine Layer. Find your new favorite fits and get 15% off at marinelayer.com/IDEAS15.
11/20/20231 hour, 23 minutes, 28 seconds
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Gigi Goode on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Hormone Treatment, and Gender Transition

Gigi Goode [RuPaul’s Drag Race] talks with Rachel and Olivia about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, transitioning during covid, and female facialization surgery. They also discuss hormone treatment (and if it’s problematic for teenagers), bullying, and Gigi’s drag origin story. 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/RACHEL.
11/13/20231 hour, 39 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ariel Winter on Body Trauma, Ketamine, and Dick Pics

Ariel Winter [Modern Family, Tripped Up] talks with Rachel and Olivia about social media harassment starting from her childhood, ketamine, and unsolicited dick pics from married men. They also talk about teenagers now vs. then, mental health being taboo with boomers, and the despair of a friend not finding your videos funny. Ariel’s latest movie Tripped Up is available now on demand. Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control body odor anywhere with Lume deodorant, and get $5 off your starter pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code IDEAS at lumepodcast.com.
11/6/20231 hour, 51 minutes, 8 seconds
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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/RACHEL
10/30/20231 hour, 30 minutes, 55 seconds
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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-born 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.
10/23/20232 hours, 5 minutes, 41 seconds
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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/RACHEL
10/16/20231 hour, 47 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.
10/9/20231 hour, 42 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.
10/2/20232 hours, 23 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 Olivia and Rachel meeting Justin Timerlake way back when, 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.
9/25/20232 hours, 7 seconds
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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.
9/18/20231 hour, 45 minutes, 37 seconds
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Jaime King on Narcissists, Shared Custody, and Past Lives

Jaime King 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/RACHEL
9/11/20231 hour, 39 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.
9/4/20231 hour, 53 minutes, 8 seconds
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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/RACHEL Broad 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.
8/28/20231 hour, 34 minutes, 17 seconds
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Hannah Brown on The Bachelor, Being Drawn to Chaos, and Soulmates

Hannah Brown [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Dancing with the Stars] talks with Rachel and Olivia about moving from beauty pageants to The Bachelor, misconceptions about chemistry and love, and meeting her current partner on a dating app. They also discuss personal insecurities, Jed lying to Hannah on her season of The Bachelorette, and how Jed’s then secret fiancée is now Hannah’s sister-in-law. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. 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 IQBAR. Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text IDEAS to 64000.
8/21/20232 hours, 3 minutes, 20 seconds
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Seth Meyers on Pittsburgh, Hard Line Parenting, and Ted Danson

Seth Meyers talks with Rachel and Olivia about Mr. Rogers, Seth's relationship with his brother, and the worst thing you can do as a talk show-host. They also discuss Letterman, kid iPad-rules, and meeting their heroes. To hear more from Seth, check out his new podcast Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers, available wherever you get your podcasts. Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant, and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code IDEAS at lumedeodorant.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 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.
8/14/20231 hour, 26 minutes, 57 seconds
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Tiffani Thiessen on Leftovers, the Drawbacks of Being Idolized, and Turning 50

Tiffani Thiessen [Saved by the Bell, Beverly Hills, 90210] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her new cookbook Here We Go Again, how technology is making us lose our patience, and her feelings on turning 50. They also discuss how to explain grown-up concepts to kids, what the best self-care is, and the cons of being an icon. 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 Spiidergriip. Get yours today at SpiiderGriip.com. Broad Ideas is supported by IQ BAR. Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text IDEAS to 64000.
8/7/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 35 seconds
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AnnaSophia Robb on Child Acting, Snacks, and Religion

AnnaSophia Robb [Bridge to Terabithia, Soul Surfer, The Way Way Back, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory] talks to Olivia and Rachel about being impersonated on social media, playing a younger Rachel, and whether she would let her hypothetical kids act. They also discuss religion mixed with progressive politics, aliens, and motherhood. 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. 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.
7/31/20231 hour, 24 minutes, 14 seconds
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Bobby Lee on Dick Rumors, X-Men, and Overcoming Fear

Bobby Lee talks with Olivia, Rob and Rachel about the internet wrongfully thinking he has a small dick, weird dates, and being asked for advice because he looks like he has things to say. They also discuss judging people based on looks, jealousy, and cancel culture. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. 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.
7/24/20232 hours, 8 minutes, 29 seconds
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Tiffany Haddish on Pubic Hair, Male OBGYNs, and the Ideal Murder Scene

Tiffany Haddish talks with Olivia and Rachel about pubic hair, finding safety in comedy, and growing up with a parent struggling with mental illness. They also discuss confidence vs. courage, male OBGYNs, and testicles. Broad Ideas is supported by SpiiderGriip. Go to SpiiderGriip.com and use discount code IDEAS at checkout and receive 30% off and Free Shipping. Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant, and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code IDEAS at lumedeodorant.com/IDEAS.
7/17/20232 hours, 6 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ellie Kemper on Jon Hamm, The Easter Bunny, and Raising Kids in Scary Times

Ellie Kemper [The Office, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Bridesmaids] talks with Rachel and Olivia about animal crackers, Jon Hamm, and having to explain crucifixion to her kids. They also share what they’re thankful for, parenting philosophies, and discuss how to let your kids handle disappointment.To hear more from Ellie, listen to her new podcast "Born To Love" from iHeartMedia and Big Money Players Network, available wherever you get your podcasts.Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 for 50% off plus free shipping. 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 five dollars 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/RACHEL.
7/10/20231 hour, 30 minutes, 27 seconds
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Rachel Pally on Design Philosophy, Panic Attacks, and Home Birth

Rachel Pally talks with Olivia and Rachel (Bilson) about her designer origin story, home birth, and balancing work with parenting. They also talk about their overlapping childhood/teenage years, meditation, and addictive tendencies in kids.
7/3/20232 hours, 8 minutes, 6 seconds
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Amanda Hirsch on Pete Davidson, Manifesting, and Swifties

Amanda Hirsch a.k.a. Not Skinny But Not Fat talks with Rachel and Olivia about the tabloids blowing up things Rachel says, manifesting, and who the current male heartthrobs are. They also gossip about Pete Davidson, The Bachelor, and Selena Gomez. Broad Ideas is supported by Hatch. Go to hatch.co/ideas to get up to 15% off and free shipping! Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order. Broad Ideas is supported by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/IDEAS and download the Zocdoc app for free.
6/26/20231 hour, 35 minutes, 7 seconds
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Christina Ricci on PTSD, Insincere Apologies, and Women Objectifying Women

Christina Ricci [The Addams Family, Yellowjackets, Wednesday] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her difficult childhood, apologizing without meaning it, and a jarring dream about a horse. They also discuss women leading with looks when complimenting each other, how we influence our kids, and putting youthful beauty on a pedestal. Broad Ideas is supported by SpiiderGriip. Go to SpiiderGriip.com and use discount code IDEAS at checkout and 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/RACHEL. Broad Ideas is supported by Opti-Greens 50 from 1st Phorm. Visit 1stphorm.com/ideas. 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.
6/19/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 17 seconds
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Emily Morse on Female Orgasms, Cheaters, and How to be a Great Lover

Sex therapist Emily Morse talks with Rachel and Olivia about female orgasms, open relationships, and how to talk about sex with your kids. They also discuss cheating, squirting, sex parties, and much more.Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order. Broad Ideas is supported by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/ideas16 and use code ideas16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping. Broad Ideas is supported by Opti-Greens 50 from 1st Phorm. Visit 1stphorm.com/ideas. Broad Ideas is supported by Caldera + Lab. Get 20% off at calderalab.com by using code IDEAS.
6/12/20231 hour, 48 minutes, 33 seconds
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Rachael Leigh Cook on Child Acting, Reality Shows, and the Time She Played a Horse Jockey

Rachael Leigh Cook [She’s All That, Josie and the Pussycats, The Baby-Sitters Club] talks with Olivia and Rachel about whether Rach(a)el is a solid name, raising kids, and whether you should let your kids act. They also discuss the time Rachael played a horse jockey, the pros of divorce, and the murder-town Olivia is staying in. 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. Broad Ideas is supported by Manscaped. Get 20% off and free shipping, with the code IDEAS at Manscaped.com. Broad Ideas is supported by Hatch. Go to hatch.co/ideas to get up to 15% off and free shipping. Broad Ideas is supported by Caldera + Lab. Get 20% off at calderalab.com by using code IDEAS.
6/5/20232 hours, 1 minute, 43 seconds
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Malin Akerman on Kids’ Mental Health, The Perfect Burrito, and Modeling Horror Stories from Italy

Malin Akerman [Watchmen, The Heartbreak Kid, Billions] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her passion for mental health, volunteer work, and addiction-tendencies in kids. Malin also shares ups and downs from her time modeling as a teenager in Italy, how she transitioned from modeling to acting, and her stance on nude scenes. Broad Ideas is supported by Manscaped. Get 20% off and free shipping, with the code IDEAS at Manscaped.com. Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Right now, go to Quince.com/ideas to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. Broad Ideas is supported by Opti-Greens 50 from 1st Phorm. Visit 1stphorm.com/ideas. Broad Ideas is supported by Caldera + Lab. Get 20% off at calderalab.com by using code IDEAS.
5/29/20231 hour, 53 minutes, 28 seconds
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Christa Miller on Marriage, Irish Goodbyes, and Sufjan Stevens

Christa Miller [Drew Carey Show, Scrubs, Shrinking] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her marriage with Bill Lawrence, raising Charlotte Lawrence, and her obsession with rocks. They also discuss therapy, how to pronounce Sufjan Stevens, and Irish goodbyes. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order. Broad Ideas is supported by  SpiiderGriip. Go to SpiiderGriip.com and use discount code IDEAS at checkout and receive 30% off and Free Shipping! Broad Ideas is supported by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/IDEAS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.
5/22/20231 hour, 52 minutes, 13 seconds
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Jordana Brewster on Fast & Furious, Gestational Surrogacy, and Parenting Philosophies

Jordana Brewster [Fast & Furious] discusses the Fast & Furious series, her challenges with getting pregnant and having her two sons via gestational surrogacy, parenting philosophies, and much more.  In the post-segment, Rachel talks with Olivia and Rob about losing a job, following tabloid headlines about her discussing her sexuality.Broad Ideas is supported by Opti-Greens 50 from 1st Phorm. Visit 1stphorm.com/ideas. Broad Ideas is supported by Hatch. Go to hatch.co/ideas to get up to 15% off and free shipping. Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant, and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code IDEAS at lumedeodorant.com/IDEAS.
5/15/20231 hour, 37 minutes, 5 seconds
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Alexander Ludwig on Vikings, Rehab, and Working through Miscarriages

Alexander Ludwig [Vikings, The Hunger Games, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant] talks with Rachel and Olivia about blacking out at the Versace Fashion Festival at age 19, what convinced him to become sober, and his sobriety journey from there. They also discuss Alexander and his wife’s long road to becoming pregnant, his blooming country music career, and much more. Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Go to magicspoon.com/IDEAS and use the code IDEAS for $5 off. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order. Broad Ideas is supported by Manscaped. Visit manscaped.com and use code IDEAS for 20% off and free shipping. Broad Ideas is supported by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/ideas16 and use code ideas16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping.
5/8/20231 hour, 37 minutes, 48 seconds
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Tammin Sursok & Roxy Manning on Ovulating, Bad One Night Stands, and Slipping on Sperm

Tammin and Roxy, hosts of the Women On Top podcast, join Rachel and Olivia for a conversation ranging from parenting to slipping on sperm. They also discuss ovulating, weird kinks, bad hookups, and much more. Broad Ideas is supported by MVMT. Get up to 40% off at MVMT.com and use code IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Right now, go to Quince.com/ideas to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.
5/1/20231 hour, 59 minutes, 47 seconds
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Madison Beer on The Half of It, Trolls, and The Beatles

Madison Beer talks with Rachel and Olivia about being discovered by Justin Bieber, her journey to stardom, and social media trolls. They also discuss The Beatles, prejudice against good-looking people, and Madison’s new memoir.  Madison Beer’s memoir The Half of It, is on sale from April 25th: https://madisonbeer.lnk.to/TheHalfofIt Broad Ideas is supported by SpiiderGriip. Go to SpiiderGriip.com and use discount code IDEAS at checkout and receive 30% off and Free Shipping! Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. New customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code IDEAS at LumeDeodorant.com. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.
4/24/20232 hours, 45 seconds
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Melinda Clarke on The O.C., Divorce, and the Dalai Lama

Melinda Clarke [Days of Our Lives, The O.C., CSI: Crime Scene Investigation] talks with Olivia and Rachel about The O.C. and Welcome to the OC, bitches!, her divorce, and self-growth. The three also discuss parenting, overcoming trauma, and eye-contact during sex. Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Right now, go to Quince.com/ideas to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.
4/17/20231 hour, 47 minutes, 45 seconds
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Emily Hampshire on Schitt’s Creek, Murder Houses, and Hypnotherapists

Emily Hampshire [Schitt’s Creek, 12 Monkeys, Snow Cake] talks with Olivia and Rachel about Canadian treats, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and freezing her eggs. They also discuss murder houses, hypnotherapists, and the taboo of female orgasm. Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Go to magicspoon.com/IDEAS and use the code IDEAS for $5 off. Broad Ideas is supported by Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Lume. New customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code IDEAS at LumeDeodorant.com. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order.
4/10/20232 hours, 10 minutes, 59 seconds
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Pokimane on Internet Stalkers, Beauty Standards, and Inspiring Girl Gamers

Pokimane, the world’s biggest female Twitch streamer, tells Rachel and Olivia about the ins and outs of streaming, internet stalkers, and game recommendations for casuals. They also discuss stalkers in the streamer space, how social media can affect young girls, and reality TV. Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off your first box.
4/3/20231 hour, 58 minutes, 25 seconds
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Nick Viall on How They Pick Bachelors, Couples Therapy, and Making Love Without Having Sex

Nick Viall [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise], Olivia and Rachel discuss cheating, couples therapy, and watermarking nude pics. Nick also talks about what qualities producers look for in Bachelors, Tom Sandoval, and making love without having sex. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Béis – BEISTRAVEL.com/ Broad Ideas is supported by MVMT. Get 20% off at MVMT.com and use code IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.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.
3/27/20232 hours, 5 minutes, 39 seconds
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Emily Browning on Depression, Body Empowerment, and the Apocalypse

Emily Browning [Class of ‘07, Sucker Punch, American Gods] talks with Olivia and Rachel about whether being a parent makes you lame, being body shamed at 8 years old, and self-work during the pandemic. They also discuss the “inner child”-theory, the fine line between body empowerment and feeling sexually exploited, and fucking a zombie. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off your first box.
3/20/20232 hours, 12 minutes, 3 seconds
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Whitney Cummings on Freezing her Eggs, One Year of Celibacy, and Addiction

Stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, and podcaster Whitney Cummings is this week’s broad. Whitney, Rachel and Olivia talk about Whitney’s parents being in nursing homes, freezing her eggs, and having her first orgasm from sex at 40 years old. They also discuss trusting your instincts in men, addiction, and self-exploration. Broad Ideas is supported by Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.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.Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.com/IDEAS.
3/13/20232 hours, 55 minutes, 50 seconds
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Chelsea Handler on Tucker Carlson, Ayahuasca, and Body Odor

Chelsea Handler [Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Does, Chelsea] talks with Rachel and Olivia about being allergic to your partner’s dick, body odor, and how her relationship with her sister changed after she did the plant-based psychedelic ayahuasca. The broads also ask Chelsea about the most embarrassing thing she’s done to someone else, her stance on tipping, and what she would do if she had a dick for a day. Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Get your next delicious bowl of high-protein cereal at magicspoon.com/IDEAS and use the code IDEAS to save $5 off. Broad Ideas is supported by Béis – BEISTRAVEL.com/ Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off your first box. 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.
3/6/20231 hour, 23 minutes, 46 seconds
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Harry Hudson on Rapping in The Valley, His Cancer Diagnosis, and Meeting Ghosts

Musician Harry Hudson sits down with Olivia and Rachel to talk about growing up in The Valley and trying to become a rapper, moving to Sweden to hustle, and being diagnosed with cancer at 20. They also discuss Harry losing his dad, hitting rock-bottom during Covid, and finding a way to move on. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order. Broad Ideas is supported by Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com/ideas to get up to $40 off your first box. Broad Ideas is supported by Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.com/IDEAS.
2/27/20232 hours, 14 minutes, 26 seconds
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Kristin Cavallari on Red Flags, Self-Pleasure, and Cheating

Kristin Cavallari [Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, The Hills] talks about dating as a mom of three, physical vs. emotional cheating, and Lauren Conrad. Kristin, Olivia and Rachel also discuss breastfeeding, self-pleasure, and what their hypothetical cult would look like. Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off your first box. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order.
2/20/20232 hours, 7 minutes, 44 seconds
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Alison Brie on Nudity, Horror Movies, and her Meet Cute with Dave Franco

Alison Brie [Community, GLOW, Mad Men] sits down with Rachel and Olivia to talk nudity, meeting her husband Dave Franco and sharing a beer laced with molly, and their new movie Somebody I Used to Know. Alison also discusses her favorite movie, a random, unsolicited dick-pic, and which of her friends she would allow her husband to sleep with ( ...if it was the only way to save his life). Somebody I Used to Know is available for streaming now on Prime Video. Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Go to magicspoon.com/IDEAS and use the code IDEAS for $5 off. Broad Ideas is supported by Béis. Broad Ideas is supported by Béis – BEISTRAVEL.com/ Broad Ideas is supported by Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com/ideas to get up to $40 off your first box. Broad Ideas is supported by Caraway. Visit Carawayhome.com/IDEAS for 10% off your next purchase. 
2/13/20231 hour, 40 minutes, 1 second
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Lori Gottlieb on Idiot Compassion, Boundaries, and Self-Criticism

Psychotherapist and NYT bestselling author Lori Gottlieb talks with Olivia and Rachel about how it’s impossible for friends to be impartial, gender disparities, and the dangers of labeling. They also discuss boundaries, self-imposed mental prisons, and how hard we are on ourselves. Later, Rachel, Olivia and Rob holds the very first Broad Ideas book club! This month's book is Lori's bestseller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Go to magicspoon.com/IDEAS to grab a variety pack and try it today, using promo code IDEAS for $5 off. Broad Ideas is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS, or use code IDEAS at checkout. Broad Ideas is supported by What Do You Meme. Get 20% off with the code IDEAS when you go to whatdoyoumeme.com/letsgetdeep.
2/6/20232 hours, 18 minutes
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Heidi Montag on The Hills, Plastic Surgery and the Sex Tape Rumors

Heidi Montag [The Hills] talks with Olivia and Rachel about her pregnancy journey, The Hills, drama between the cast members, and on- and off-camera fights. They also discuss how Heidi ended up getting plastic surgery, how fame has changed, and the truth behind the rumored sex tape. Broad Ideas is supported by Living Proof. Visit LivingProof.com/IDEAS and use code IDEAS to get 10% off your first purchase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/30/20231 hour, 38 minutes, 9 seconds
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Margaret Cho on her Burner Pussy, Menopause, and Bringing her Dog to a Sex Club

Stand up icon Margaret Cho talks with Olivia and Rachel about what her pussy and The Hague has in common, menopause, and trauma. Margaret also shares her takes on virtual reality, weird kinks, and bringing her dog to a sex club. Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to FactorMeals.com/ideas60 and use code ideas60 to get 60% off your first box. Broad Ideas is supported by TalkSpace. Get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.com/OC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/23/20231 hour, 24 minutes, 33 seconds
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Teresa Palmer & Sarah Wright Olsen on Manifesting, Pregnancy Loss, and Ghosts

Actors Teresa Palmer [Warm Bodies, Hacksaw Ridge] and Sarah Wright Olsen [American Made, Parks and Recreation] talk with Olivia and Rachel about top baby names, pregnancy loss, and ghost encounters. They also discuss why so many women love true crime, how moving affects kids, and manifesting. Broad Ideas is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS, or use code IDEAS at checkout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/16/20232 hours, 19 minutes, 5 seconds
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James Morosini on Catfishing, Losing His Virginity, and Period Sex

Actor and filmmaker James Morosini is this week’s guest. James, Olivia and Rachel talk about ASMR, James’ new film I Love My Dad and catfishing. The three also compare their weirdest dates, discuss who should pay on a dinner date, and James reveals how he lost his first job and virginity in one fell swoop. Broad Ideas is supported by Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com/ideas to get up to $40 off your first box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/9/20232 hours, 10 minutes, 17 seconds
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Lucy Hale on Panty-Droppers, Mental Health, and Chakras

Actress, singer, and television personality Lucy Hale is today’s guest. Lucy, Rachel and Olivia discuss deal breakers and “panty-droppers”, Pretty Little Liars, chakra and how to be more direct with other women. The broads also debate morning sex vs. night sex, mental health and whether it’s OK to marry the hot widower of your dead friend. Broad Ideas is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/IDEAS. Broad Ideas is supported by Magic Spoon. Go to magicspoon.com/IDEAS to grab a variety pack and try it today, using promo code IDEAS for $5 off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/2/20232 hours, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
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Broad's Holiday

Join us for this special holiday episode of Broad Ideas! Rachel, Olivia and Rob discuss traditions, Elf on the Shelf and more, play festive games, and open musical gifts from this season's guests. We also bring on some very familiar guests to share special memories. Broad Ideas is supported by Caraway. Visit https://carawayhome.com to score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. Broad Ideas is supported by Milk Bar. Get $15 off any order of $80 or more when you go to https://milkbarstore.com/ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/19/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 9 seconds
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Alana Haim & Sasha Spielberg

Musicians and actors Alana Haim and Sasha Spielberg bond with Rachel and Olivia over growing up in the valley, signs, boys and BFFs. They also discuss bagels, Licorice Pizza, music, Sasha and Alana’s new podcast Free Period and more. Broad Ideas is supported by Caraway. Visit https://carawayhome.com to score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/12/20222 hours, 11 minutes, 32 seconds
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Claudia Sulewski

Actor Claudia Sulewski is this week’s guest. Claudia, Olivia and Rachel discuss fear of heights, filmmaking and Claudia’s new movie I Love My Dad, the world of YouTube and Claudia’s family. Claudia’s also talks about her relationship with FINNEAS, Billie Eilish, and much more. Broad Ideas is supported by Everlywell. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering 20% off an at-home lab test at https://everlywell.com/ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/5/20221 hour, 34 minutes, 44 seconds
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Mena Suvari

Mena Suvari [American Beauty, Loser, American Pie] is this week’s guest broad. Mena, Olivia and Rachel discuss Mena being sexually assaulted by her boyfriend at just 12 years old, the cleansing process of writing her memoir, therapy, parenting, two near-death experiences and more.Broad Ideas is supported by Milk Bar. You’ll get $15 off an order of $80 by going to milkbarstore.com/ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/28/20221 hour, 22 minutes, 54 seconds
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Becca Tobin

Becca Tobin [Glee, Turner & Hooch] is today’s broad. Becca, Olivia and Rachel discuss motherhood, Becca’s surrogacy journey and the judgment she’s faced for making that choice. Becca also talks about her experiences on Glee, her new book Lady Secrets, Kim Kardashian and much more. Broad Ideas is supported by Caraway. Visit Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/21/20221 hour, 41 minutes, 1 second
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Derek Waters

Derek Waters of Drunk History is this week’s guest. Derek, Olivia and Rachel discuss sex in public, the dark within comedians, and Derek and Olivia struggling in school. Derek also talks about good and bad dog names, wanting to be a baseball player growing up, his family “de-breathing” a cat and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/14/20222 hours, 15 minutes, 7 seconds
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Abigail Spencer

Abigail Spencer [Mad Men, Rectify, Oz the Great and powerful] joins Rachel and Olivia this week for an inspirational conversation around becoming a mother at 26 years old, the development of her career, and her father’s unexpected death. Abigail also shares the inspirations behind her floral company, Country Line Florals, and the various support systems that helped her with her grief recovery.  This episode is sponsored by Caraway. Visit Carawayhome.com for up to 20% off this holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/7/20222 hours, 10 minutes, 49 seconds
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Tegan and Sara

Pop duo and twins Tegan and Sara join Rachel and Olivia for this week’s episode! Tegan and Sara discuss how their musical careers got started, the bands that inspire them, what it was like to be gay in the 90’s and more! Sara talks about becoming a mom , while Tegan shares the anxieties that come with being a dog-mom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/31/20222 hours, 18 minutes, 16 seconds
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Psychic Medium Jonathan Mark

Just in time for Halloween, Psychic Medium, Jonathan Mark, is here for a spooky bonus episode! During this conversation, the Broads get all of their questions answered, including when Jonathan had his first medium experience, what it’s like to use his gift to solve cold cases, the craziest messages he’s ever experienced and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/26/20221 hour, 35 minutes, 5 seconds
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Jonica Booth

Jonica Booth [Rap sh!t] is today's broad. Jonica, Olivia and Rachel discuss Jonica moving from Atlanta to Hollywood, getting kicked off her basketball team and how she ended up on Bad Girls Club. Jonica also talks about trying to understand gaslighting, her relationship with God and her brother’s sudden and tragic death 3 days before Rap sh!t started shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/24/20221 hour, 39 minutes, 48 seconds
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Hejsa and Alie Christensen

Rachel’s former mother- and sister-in-law and mother-daughter writing duo Alie and Hejsa Christensen are the guest broads on this week's bonus episode! They catch up with Rachel and Olivia and discuss their recently published book “Stealing John Hancock”, what it’s like writing love scenes together, the importance of mothers having their own sense of self and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/19/202250 minutes, 26 seconds
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Iliza Shlesinger

This week, the broads welcome the hilarious comedian and winner of Last Comic Standing, Iliza Shlesinger! The three talk (and laugh) about everything from ugly babies and what makes great nannies to how Iliza met her husband and the traits they look for in the opposite sex. Iliza also shares her hatred of matching sweat suits and her take on inclusive representation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/17/20222 hours, 25 minutes, 25 seconds
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Bling Ring: Alexis & Gabby

In this very special episode, Rachel confronts sisters Alexis and Gabby, both known for their involvement in the “Bling Ring,” who robbed her house many times in 2009, as well as the houses of other prominent celebrities. Alexis and Gabby shed light on the difficult upbringings that led them to addiction and crime, share details from the robberies and their thoughts on the Netflix Documentary, and discuss their roads to redemption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/10/20221 hour, 55 minutes, 8 seconds
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Dominic Monaghan

This week, Rachel and Olivia welcome the wonderful and knowledgeable Dominic Monaghan [The Lord of The Rings trilogy, Lost, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker] to Broad Ideas! The three have the best time talking about Dominic's love (and Olivia's fear) of insects and snakes, how to handle certain animal encounters, hallucinogenic trips and so much more. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/3/20222 hours, 14 minutes, 1 second
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Bobby Lee

This week’s guest is hilarious comedian, actor and podcaster Bobby Lee! This raunchy conversation is sure to make you laugh, as Rachel, Olivia and Bobby talk about nudes, sex-etiquette, porn addiction and more. Olivia and Bobby role play on a dating app and cover dating deal breakers, and Bobby shares about his current breakup and sobriety. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/26/20221 hour, 57 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ciara Bravo

Ciara Bravo [Big Time Rush, A Teacher, Cherry] brings wisdom, perspective and awareness to this week’s conversation! The three broads talk about the stigma that comes along with being a child actor, the importance, and struggle, of trusting your intuition, and the correlation between mental health and moving your body. Ciara shares her experience as a full-time child actor and how she transitioned into her dream role in film, Cherry. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/19/20221 hour, 49 minutes, 58 seconds
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Milana Vayntrub

Actress, comedian and activist Milana Vayntrub [Out of Ofifice, This Is Us, Silicon Valley] join the broads to discuss the power of manifestation, how she feels about the people who just view her as "the AT&T girl", her choice to have an abortion in her early 20's and much more. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/12/20221 hour, 26 minutes, 26 seconds
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Charity Rose Thielen

Rachel and Olivia welcome fellow mom and singer of The Head and The Heart band, Charity Rose Thielen. The three broads have a heartfelt and authentic conversation about all things motherhood, including breastfeeding stigmas, the value in taking care of yourself, postpartum depression and pregnancy isolation and more! Rachel explains her experience with post-puppy-partum depression and Charity shares what it’s like to be in a band with her husband and tour with her daughter. Enjoy!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/5/20221 hour, 48 minutes, 14 seconds
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Chace Crawford

This week, Rachel and Olivia giddily welcome Chace Crawford [Gossip Girl, The Covenant, The Boys] to the podcast! Chace shares his thoughts about his superhero/villain character “The Deep” and what it was like having TV sex with an octopus, the fandom differences between The Boys and Gossip Girl, growing up religious and more. Rachel clears the air from a 15 year-old (almost) scandal with Chace and the three debate how to say common words. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/29/20221 hour, 36 minutes, 6 seconds
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Elisha Cuthbert

Elisha Cuthbert [24, The Girl Next Door, The Cellar, The Ranch] joins Rachel and Olivia this week for a fun conversation! Their long-overdue friendship sparks as the three reminisce about early acting jobs and old Hollywood, the pressure they felt from the film industry and bad first dates. Elisha shares about the time she saw a ghost in her apartment, her experience with the Medium, Tyler Henry and so much more. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/22/20221 hour, 34 minutes, 45 seconds
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Tommy Dorfman

This week, Rachel and Olivia get to know the beautiful, real, honest, talented and cool Tommy Dorfman [. From her childhood in Atlanta, to family support and transitioning during a pandemic, to her dating experience, Tommy shares her story with us. We also talk about Tommy’s role in , how she got her name, advice on how to talk to kids about gender identity and more. Enjoy!13 Reasons Why, Insatiable, Sharp Stick]13 Reasons Why See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/15/20221 hour, 31 minutes, 14 seconds
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Manon Mathews

The week's guest is a long time friend of Olivia's and a talented comedian with a heart of gold... It's Manon Mathews! She opens up to Rachel and Olivia about her very public divorce, including the bizarre and amazing story of how they met, never-before heard details of the relationship and split-up, red flags and more. Manon also shares her thoughts on stand-up comedy, the importance of listening to your body and the power of sharing your story. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/8/20221 hour, 50 minutes, 2 seconds
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Charlotte Lawrence

Singer/songwriter and co-writer of the Broad Ideas theme song, Charlotte Lawrence, is this week’s guest-broad! Rachel, Olivia and Charlotte dive into juicy girl-talk centered around young relationships and knowing the difference between love and lust, the spectrum of sexuality, meaningless sex vs. emotional connections and so much more. Charlotte also shares what it was like growing up in Hollywood, her passion for music and her recent introduction into acting. Enjoy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/1/20221 hour, 56 minutes, 29 seconds
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OnlyFans with Tori Deal

For this month’s bonus episode, Rachel and Olivia welcome Tori Deal to the chat to cover the content subscription service that everyone’s talking about… OnlyFans! As an OnlyFans creator, Tori shares her experience with the platform, why she joined, what types of content she creates, strange fan-requests, how it affects her mental health and so much more. The broads also touch on The Challenge, public break-ups and microdosing. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/27/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
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Aya Cash

This week, the broads are joined by Aya Cash [The Boys, You're the Worst, Welcome to Flatch]. The three chat about open relationships and sleeping around in your 20’s, how social media affects our mental health and the importance of gratitude. Aya shares her Ketamine Therapy experience and her conscious choice to not have children and the societal pressures around that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/25/20221 hour, 17 minutes, 19 seconds
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Kristen Kish

Kristen Kish [Top Chef, Fast Foodies, Iron Chef] blows Rachel and Olivia away (and becomes their new best friend) during this week’s conversation! Kristen shares her adoption story, realizing she was gay watching Julia Roberts in Notting Hill, addiction-struggles, how she went from being a line cook to winning Top Chef and much more. Oh, they also talk about food... a lot. Enjoy!36 HoursFast FoodiesIron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/18/20221 hour, 35 minutes, 26 seconds
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Bobby Berk

The broads welcome Bobby Berk, interior design expert from the show Queer Eye and Rachel’s birthday twin, to the conversation this week! Bobby shares how he went from sleeping in his car to becoming a massive TV personality, growing up gay in a small religious town and leaving home at 15, and all things Queer Eye. Enjoy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/11/20221 hour, 28 minutes, 31 seconds
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Gina Rodriguez

This week’s guest-broad is Gina Rodriguez [] who joins Olivia and Rachel to discuss Gina meeting her husband on the set of with him acting in the role of a male stripper, their complicated relationships with their bodies, eating flaming hot Cheetos and shitting red,  Gina getting chased by Chicago cops for doing illegal graffiti and much more. Enjoy!Filly Brown, Jane the Virgin, Annihilation, Deepwater HorizonJane the Virgin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/4/20221 hour, 20 minutes, 39 seconds
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Infidelity

This week’s bonus episode revolves around the very uncharted and uncomfortable topic of Infidelity. Rachel and Olivia are joined by their best friend, Lea, who opens up about her recent and unique experience with the topic, all while the broads share their opinions on emotional and physical cheating, porn, human nature and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/29/202253 minutes, 30 seconds
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Lauren Mayberry

Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES joins Rachel and Olivia this week for an honest conversation around her career and how she became an accidental singer, her thoughts on the MeToo movement and relationship insecurities. The broads discuss the downfalls of people-pleasing, mother-shaming horrors, “crying into cats” and more. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/27/20221 hour, 35 minutes, 14 seconds
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Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel [] is this week’s broad! During this lighthearted conversation, Rachel, Olivia and Zooey bond over growing up in LA and the immense feelings that come with having kids and trying to maintain your career. Rachel and Zooey talk about the intricacies of co-parenting, dating with children and their and podcasts. Enjoy! New Girl, (500) Days of Summer, Elf, Yes ManNew GirlThe O.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/20/20221 hour, 24 minutes, 56 seconds
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Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza [] sits down with Rachel and Olivia this week for a rather conversation. The broads discuss Aubrey dating a Swedish exchange student, her spur-of-the-moment wedding and her neighbor Dandelion (who is a witch). Aubrey reveals what it was like interning at SNL and getting proposed to at the location of the Basque witch trials! Enjoy!Parks and Recreation, Legion, Dirty Grandpa, Funny PeopleWitchy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/13/20221 hour, 33 minutes, 8 seconds
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Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore d] joins Rachel and Olivia this week to talk openly about the women in the film industry, divorce and not seeing the red flags of your relationship while you’re in it. Rachel and Mandy reminisce about competing to be a Disney princess, her sperm tattoo and the transition into motherhood! Enjoy![This is Us, A Walk to Remember, Tangle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 38 seconds
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Pleasure

Each month, Rachel and Olivia will release a bonus episode surrounding a specific (and juicy) topic, and they are starting off hot and heavy with the first topic of … Pleasure! During the conversation, they’ll cover their first orgasms, hate sex, masturbation and sex toys, their thoughts on paying for pleasure, and everything in between! Enjoy this conversation.pleasurable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/1/202242 minutes, 34 seconds
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Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell [] is the very first guest to sit down with Rachel and Olivia in the Broad Ideas premiere episode. The broads discuss Kristen and Rachel’s life-changing trip to Africa, they reveal their secret to fake crying, Kristen discusses how she had the sex talk with her kids and much more.Subscribe to Broad Ideas for a jam-packed season of hot gossip, deep conversations and unfiltered girl talk.Frozen, Gossip Girl, Veronica Mars, The Good Place See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/30/20221 hour, 34 minutes, 14 seconds
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Introducing Broad Ideas

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. New episodes dropping every Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/20225 minutes, 18 seconds