Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen

Comedian-writer Samantha Bee talks with Rachel and Olivia about the somewhat insulting reasoning behind hiring her for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart , her new podcast The Defenders , and the time she poked a rat and faced the consequences. They also discuss Roe v. Wade, Kelly Clarkson, and Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband. Broad Ideas is supported by Honeylove. Get 20% off by going to honeylove.com/i...

Bobby Lee [MADtv, Harold & Kumar, Pineapple Express] talks to Rachel and Olivia about pubes, dating and his plans to escape to a desert. They also discuss death and God, before Bobby trains Rachel and Olivia in stand-up comedy. 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 Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstlea...

Shiri Appleby [ Roswell, Unreal, Chicago Fire, Girls ] talks with Rachel and Olivia about the pros of being married to a successful chef, her time on Roswell, and the big lack of female directors on set. They also discuss how to navigate mean kids, journaling, and how to open yourself up to receive love. Broad Ideas is supported by Honeylove. Get 20% off by going to honeylove.com/ideas . Broad Ide...

Vanessa Morgan [ Riverdale, Wild Cards, My Babysitter’s a Vampire ] talks with Rachel and Olivia about her divorce, faith, and postpartum depression. They also discuss full moon births, body odor, and how birth control can make you fall in love with the wrong person. Broad Ideas is supported by Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/ideas an...

Sosie Bacon talks with Rachel and Olivia about the age difference with her partner Scoot McNairy, being a bonus mom, and blowtorch crafts. They also discuss Dungeons & Dragons, zodiac signs, and good and bad shopping. 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....

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 usi...

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 . Bro...

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 fi...

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 – downlo...

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 b...

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 Bl...

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 subscrip...

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...

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. G...

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 suppo...

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...

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...

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...

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 an...

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...

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 Bliss...

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...

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 receiv...

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/D...

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 Bl...