Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen

Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen return and discuss a wide array of topics from Cacao Ceremonies, sister wives, motherhood tips, dating and of course the latest in kid slang.  Check out Teresa and Sarah's podcast, The Mother Daze wherever you listen to your podcasts.   Broad Ideas is sponsored by JLO Beauty, head over to jlobeauty.com/broadideas and get a special gift of four free masks for li...

Actress Sasheer Zamata (SNL, Agatha All Along ) talks to Rachel and Olivia about her audition process with SNL, her ghostly encounters in New Orleans and her new Disney Plus series, Agatha All Along. They also discuss being witchy, and how the moon can bring forth positive energy. Broad Ideas is sponsored by Quince, Go to quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Broad...

Actress Karen Fukuhara (The Boys, Suicide Squad) talks to Rachel and Olivia about freezing her eggs, navigating the dating apps and creating healthy boundaries. They also discuss their deep love for New York City . Broad Ideas is sponsored by IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text IDEA...

Director, actor, writer, producer Nadine Crocker talks with Rachel and Olivia about her new film Continue and what led her to make this inspiring film. They also discuss true crime and Hannah Montana. Continue hits theaters, Friday, September 6th. Broad Ideas is sponsored by Posh Peanut. Go to postpeanut.com/broad and use promo code BROAD for 20% off your first order. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Autumn Reeser (The OC) talks to Rachel and Olivia about solo-parenting, her spiritual journey and being the Hallmark queen! Check out Autumn's new film, Junebug, playing now on Hallmark.  Broad Ideas is sponsored by Blissy. Go to Blissy.com/RACHEL and get an additional 30% off- your hair and skin will thank you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, One Life to Live) talks to Rachel and Olivia about her lasting relationships, managing career and motherhood and of course Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Listen to Melissa's new podcast “More Better” from iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network Official link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-more-better-with-stephani-177232170/ Broad Ideas is sponsored by Article. Arti...

Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect, X) talks to Rachel and Olivia about her path to becoming a film director, how she channels any painful experiences in her life into something useful and creative. She also discusses her father's diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. 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 P...

Peter Weber (The Bachelor and The Traitors) talks to Rachel and Olivia about his time on The Bachelor, being a United Airlines pilot and what it was like to grow up in a pilot family. They also discuss Peter’s dating status, his time on The Traitors and what it’s like working with Alan Cummings. Broad Ideas is supported by Osea. Get 10% off your first order, site with code BROAD at OSEAMalibu.com...

It’s a return from summer vacation!  Rachel, Rob and Olivia discuss what they have been up to over the summer break, Rob talks about a close call with a potential twister in Chicago, and Olivia tells a heartbreaking story about a fight at her son’s school.. They also discuss the Broad Ideas team appearing on Celebrity Family Feud.   Later on, Matthew Logan Vasquez gives a live performance.   Broad...

Jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer talks to Rachel and Olivia about her divorce from actor Tobey Maguire, forming a strong co-parenting partnership together, and drawing inspiration from Gwyneth Paltrow. They also discuss how and when to talk to your children about sex, how to best run a company, and which movie universe they would want to live in. Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Try now risk-fre...

Torrey DeVitto [ One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries, Chicago Med ] talks to Rachel and Olivia about her new farm-life, growing up around Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, and her experience with abortion. Torrey also breaks some very exciting personal news. They also discuss IVF, beards, Torrey’s marriage and divorce from acting co-star Paul Wesley, and much more. Broad Ideas is su...

Chris Sullivan [ The Knick, This Is Us ] talks to Rachel and Olivia about his Broadway calling, Chicago (the city and the musical), and slow dancing at Kinko’s. They also discuss the red string theory, alcoholism, and the immense impact of This Is Us . To hear more from Chris Sullivan, check out his new podcast That Was Us , hosted by Chris and This Is Us-co-stars Mandy Moore and Sterling K. Brown...

Gina Kirschenheiter [The Real Housewives of Orange County] talks to Rachel and Olivia about her combined family of 6 kids, her experience being “California sober”, and how she was cast for Real Housewives. They also discuss how Bravo recruits new Housewives, Walker Hayes, and rival reality shows. Broad Ideas is supported by Tropical Smoothie Café. Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locati...

Singer-songwriter Walker Hayes talks to Rachel and Olivia about being on Family Feud together, finding the love of his life, and his humble beginnings working at Costco. They also discuss the stillbirth of Walker’s daughter, the following struggles to overcome that trauma, and trying to stay sober. Broad Ideas is supported by IQBAR. Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text IDEAS to 64000. Message and...

Jessica Capshaw [Grey’s Anatomy, Valentine, Minority Report] talks with Rachel and Olivia about LA vs NYC, lifestyle changes and personal growth. They also discuss emotional regulation, finding purpose in whatever it is you do, and if/how to communicate openly with children about emotions. Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington co-host and executive produce their new weekly podcast “Call It What I...

Sasha Pieterse [ Pretty Little Liars ] talks with Olivia and Rachel about how her relationship with sexuality on camera has shifted with motherhood and her new film The Image of You , her experience with PCOS, and the toxicity of comparing yourself with other women. They also discuss the effect of Sasha’s massive social following, gatekeeping among women, and key qualities in a partner. THE IMAGE...

Actress, model and entrepreneur Molly Sims talks to Rachel and Olivia about her journey as an entrepreneur, skin care, and lack of transparency on social media. They also discuss when it’s OK to lie to your children, and the importance of teaching the value of tenacity and accountability. Broad Ideas is supported by NPR Wild Card. Wild Card comes out every Thursday from NPR—listen to it wherever y...

Sarah Wayne Callies [ Prison Break, Colony, The Walking Dead ] talks to Rachel and Olivia about her new Prison Break rewatch podcast, her experience with adopting, and giving birth at the same time as her dog. They also discuss remedies for postpartum depression, inner voice, and Sarah getting spat in the face on the set of Prison Break. Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Try now risk-free for 60...

Skeet Ulrich [ Riverdale, Jericho, Scream ] talks to Rachel and Olivia about being kidnapped by his father and not seeing his mother for 4 years, being the “safe spot” for your children, and his thoughts on marriage. They also discuss what qualities they find most attractive, Skeet’s new show with Giancarlo Esposito, and the volatility of acting. Broad Ideas is supported by Quince. Go to Quince.co...

Local Natives members Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn visit Rachel’s house for an intimate live performance. They also talk about their new album But I’ll Wait For You , The O.C. and touring. Broad Ideas is supported by OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BROAD at OSEAMalibu.com. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talksp...

Colton Underwood [ The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Masked Singer ] talks to Rachel and Olivia about jumping the fence, coming out as a christian, and his new podcast about male fertility. They also discuss The Masked Singer, dangerous animals, and feet. Broad Ideas is supported by Maybelline. If you, or someone you know is experiencing anxiety or depression, Maybelline New York is funding free...

Nell Tiger Free [ Game of Thrones, Servant ] talks to Rachel and Olivia about getting cast for Game of Thrones at 14, the most dorky thing about her, and her new film The First Omen. They also discuss the zombie apocalypse, real life ghost stories, and what they would put on their gravestone QR-codes. Broad Ideas is supported by Blissy. Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at blissy.com/rachel , and u...

Skylar Astin [ Pitch Perfect, Wreck-it Ralph, 21 & Over ] talks to Rachel and Olivia about how he got into acting, summer camp movies, and the new season of So Help Me Todd . They also discuss summer camp movies, farts, and public urination. 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 IQBAR. Get 20%...

To celebrate 100 episodes of Broad Ideas, Rachel, Rob and Olivia take calls from fans of the show who are asking for relationship advice, and play a game to test Rachel’s memory. Broad Ideas is supported by Talkspace. Get $80 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com/IDEAS and enter promo code SPACE80. Broad Ideas is supported by IQBAR. Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Tex...