Drama Queens

The Holidays are here, a time of joyous celebrations, delicious foods, and gift-giving. However, for millions of Americans, it's a time of stress and worry about where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity is not just a holiday issue but a year-round crisis, and Feeding America is tirelessly working to end hunger one meal at a time. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, and...

Rob & Joy welcome back Amanda Schull who shares an interesting perspective about the difficulties of walking onto a set as a guest star. They also discuss many dramatic scenes from the episode including Alex’s feelings regarding the sex tape, Victoria and Haley’s intimate conversation and Katie being taken away by the police.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

TV fans got to see Megan Park shine in front of the cameras in the popular series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but her work behind the camera is bringing her critical acclaim. First, with her film “The Fallout,” and now her latest “My Old Ass,” Park has taken Hollywood by storm. The writer-director joins Sophia to talk about “My Old Ass,” her coming...

Amanda Schull joins the Drama Queens and talks about playing Sara Evans and remembers her reaction when they asked her back to play a completely different character!  She opens up about how she got cast in 'Center Stage' and recalls the storm sequence with Shantel that was so miserable, she cried filming one of the scenes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Sophia reveal who from 'OTH' they think would kill it on a future season of 'Dancing with the Stars.' They share some family Christmas traditions and what accessories they'd pair with their characters if they ever got made into real life action figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a podcast crossover! Real-life besties, former "Grey's Anatomy" co-stars, and "Call It What It Is" hosts join Work In Progress! In this fun chat, Jessica and Camilla share their journey into acting with Sophia, including their audition experiences for "Grey's Anatomy," the inside scoop on why Jessica was … not a fan of Camilla initially, which one of them auditioned for "One Tree Hill” but ne...

Sophia joins Rob to discuss Brooke's long awaited happiness and filming those hilarious scenes with Daphne. They rewrite what they would have liked to see of Katie breaking into Quinn's gallery.  Rob gives his perspective on Mouth and Ms. Lauren's drama and Sophia reveals the storyline that made her gasp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy-nominated actress Yvonne Strahovski first turned heads as a CIA agent in the popular NBC series Chuck, followed by a role in another hit show, Dexter, and, of course, as Serena Joy Waterford in the award-winning series The Handmaid's Tale. Yvonne joins Sophia to chat about the final season of The Handmaid's Tale, including how she feels about the show coming to an end, the scenes that made he...

It's Quinn's gallery opening and Rob is concerned about Clay's behavior, interpreting it as if he’s treating Katie like a mistress. Joy reveals she had to fight to play Haley low energy and how clearly she remembers filming the scenes where Haley is overwhelmed with grief. They discuss what they loved about the dramatic scene where Skills punches Mouth. And, Joy reflects on their late colleague Pa...

Rob & Joy talk about what it was like filming during Halloween in Wilmington and imagine how their TV characters would have celebrated Friendsgiving. They reminisce over their favorite directors and what they loved about them while predicting who would've survived The Walking Dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zachary Quinto has thrilled audiences with his performances on stage, film, and TV, starring in huge hits like Heroes and American Horror Story and playing the iconic character Spock in the Star Trek reboot. The brilliant actor is now tackling a new role in NBC's medical drama "Brilliant Minds." In a candid chat, pals Zachary and Sophia get very vulnerable about the election's outcome and how they...

 The James sisters are reunited and it feels SO good! Joy welcomes her on screen sisters Shantel VanSanten & Lindsey McKeon to  discuss how differently they each grieved their TV mom’s passing. Shantel shares how her real life had an emotional parallel to this episode. Rob has a hot take on Clay's new stalker.  And if you ever had a question about who was the favorite James sister, the Queens...

Comedian, performer, and host Amber Ruffin knew she was funny at a young age, so it's no surprise she is making viewers laugh out loud on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and CNN's "Have I Got News For You." Amber joins Sophia to talk about her road to comedy, making history as the first black woman ever to write for a late-night talk show in America, her decision to share her own experiences with po...

The Queens are all back together and they're praising Joy for her directorial work this episode. She reminisces on being behind the camera of this episode and how she chose to navigate the heavy emotions of it. Rob, Joy and Sophia discuss the surprising chemistry between Mouth and Miss Lauren, the comic relief between Victoria and Sophia, and the James/Scott family's emotional journey to accepting...

From a superstar athlete to an Emmy winner, Sophia, Joy, and Rob are sharing their favorite guest stars from OTH.  They envision what a Tree Hill summer camp would look like and which counselors they each would be. Plus, they each pick their favorite moment from filming they will talk about for generations to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's go time! Election Day is here, and CNN Anchor Kaitlan Collins joins Sophia to chat about what she's hearing from both camps, the gender gap, polls in 2020 vs 2024, youth voter turnout, and what it was like being called a "nasty person" by Trump. Kaitlan also talks about being prepared when things go off the rails, how CNN plans to cover election night, and when she thinks we will know the act...

Rob and Joy talk about a specific actress that blew them away this episode, why Alexander's role is so confusing, the redemption story they love the most and which character is giving off Dan Scott vibes.  Plus, Rob tells a hilarious story of how he tried to bring himself to tears during an audition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a kid, he dreamed of playing for the Boston Celtics. As he got older, he thought he would end up in the medical field, but Washington Governor Jay Inslee found himself on a path toward public service instead. The 'Greenest' Governor sits down with Sophia to share the story of his political journey. From the positive experience of connecting with communities, to the negatives of the political ex...

This tribute episode to John Hughes goes down as one of Sophia and Rob's favorite episodes!  Sophia shares the inspo behind the flawless Brooke Davis look, Rob recalls filming in the back of a truck with unruly pigs, and what they loved about each scene that was inspired by John Hughes' iconic movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia and Rob are having fun with this month's Q&A episode as they struggle to pick which character in their real life they would choose to be their spouse. Sophia reveals her strange hidden talents and Rob remembers his embarrassing encounters with Henry Winkler and Chelsea Handler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna "JoJo" Levesque was only 13 years old when she broke onto the music scene with her smash hit song, 'Leave (Get Out).' Her career was skyrocketing straight to the top, but then she disappeared from the spotlight. JoJo is finally telling her side of the story. JoJo opens up to Sophia about her decision to write down her experiences in her new memoir, the power...

Minnesota's First Lady and the wife of VP Nominee Tim Walz is hitting the ground running with an important message - get to the ballot box and VOTE! Gwen Walz joins Sophia to discuss the critical issues at stake this election, including a top voter concern that’s also incredibly personal to her and Sophia: reproductive freedom. Gwen also shares why and how Tim got involved in politics after return...

Austin Nichols joins the Drama Queens this week to give us his reaction to the Scott/James family dinner, Sophia gives her thoughts on the sisters' fight in the pool and there is one moment that completely shocked Rob.  Plus, Austin and Sophia discuss what they loved about Brooke and Julian's storyline.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Onscreen, he's known for saving lives as Ben Warren on Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy. Offscreen, he's making a real difference as the chair of SAG-AFTRA's Diversity Advisory Committee and as an advocate for gun safety. Actor Jason George joins his 'fellow circus performer' Sophia for an insightful chat about how his upbringing led to his activism and union work, being in the negotiating room when...

Serial entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk, better known as 'Gary Vee,' currently has not one but two new books out, all while juggling multiple enterprises! Gary joins Sophia to reveal how he finds balance, the two core foundations of his life, hustle vs burnout, and what petrifies him. He also shares some of the secrets to his success, including his biggest tip: b...