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Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen
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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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Rachel and Olivia talk to Sarah Nicole Landry about how her inspiring journey, acceptance and living a life of least regret. Watch the video of this episode HERE!Check out Sarah’s show The Papaya Podcast!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rachel and Olivia talk to former pro soccer player Ashlyn Harris about parenting, boundaries and finding the right person at the right time. Later, Rachel and Olivia hang out in Producer Kevin’s studio and discuss kids having to adjust to different house rules and coaches of children sports team getting a little too drunk with power. Watch the video of this episode HERE!Make sure to check out Ashlyn’s podcast Wide Open, which is produced by iHeart Women’s Sports! New episodes drop weekly on Mondays, on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere you get your podcasts.Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kurt Sutter (creator of Sons of Anarchy) talks to Rachel and Oliva about his marriage with the incredible Katey Sagal, making memorable television and what scares him most. Later, the ladies chat with Producer Kevin about why is the booger so vulnerable, food in your teeth and people who one-up stories in a conversation. Watch the video of this episode HERE!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rachel and Olivia chat with Luciane Buchanan (The Night Agent) about her early days as an actress, her ideal partner and tricky conversations with close friends. Later, they chat with new producer of the show Kevin Bartelt about 3rd grade trivia and if Rachel had a vibe with Bill Maher. Watch the video of this episode HERE!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rachel and Olivia chat with singer and actress Christina Milian about raising a daughter in France and manifesting positive outcomes. Also, make sure to see Christina on Dexter: Original Sin!Watch this episode on YouTube HERE!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAdvertise on Broad Ideas via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Actress, comedian, and writer, Jamie Lee (Ted Lasso) joins Rachel and Olivia today to discuss everything from botched hair dye jobs and the best facial laser treatments to dating etiquette on apps and the world of stand-up comedy. It’s definitely a fun one!Give Jamie a follow at @reallyjamielee on Instagram.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Five time Olympic Gold Medalist Marion Jones joins Rachel and Olivia today where they discuss humbling moments, social media etiquette and her time on Special Forces which is now airing on Fox. Broad Ideas is sponsored by IQ Bar 20% of all IQ products, text IDEAS to 64000.Broad Ideas is sponsored by Quince. Go to Quince.com/ideas for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Broad Ideas is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/ideas to get 10% off your first month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alexandra Breckenridge (Virgin River, The Walking Dead) joins Rachel and Olivia to discuss the art of pickling, raising kids and living in Georgia. Check out the latest season of Virgin River, now streaming on Netflix.Broad Ideas is sponsored by IQ Bar 20% of all IQ products, text IDEAS to 64000.Broad Ideas is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/ideas to get 10% off your first month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gabrielle Bernstein (author, spiritual leader) returns to discuss her tenth book, Self Help and new manifestations tactics. To learn more about Gabby, head over to gabbybernstein.com.Broad Ideas is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Switch to Mint and new customers can get half off anUnlimited plan until February 2. To get your new wireless plan for just $15 dollar a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/ideas Broad Ideas is sponsored by Quince. Go to Quince.com/ideas for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Broad Ideas is sponsored by Blissy. Because you’re a listener, Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop a blissy.com/RachelBroad 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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Scoot McNairy (A Complete Unknown, Nightbitch, Speak No Evil) joins Rachel and Olivia on today’s episode for a candid conversation about parenthood, learning disabilities, and their long-lasting friendship. Scoot also shares some hilarious anecdotes about Rachel’s passion for fashion and takes a tour through her current closet. Don't miss Scoot in A Complete Unknown, now playing in theaters, and Nightbitch, now streaming on Hulu.Broad Ideas is sponsored by IQ Bar. Get your twenty percent off, just text IDEAS to sixty-four thousand. Broad Ideas is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/ideas to get 10% off your first month.Broad Ideas is sponsored by JLO Beauty. Head to jlobeauty.com/broadideas to receive 20% off plus free shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars ,Our Little Secret) joins Rachel and Olivia today for a lively conversation covering a range of topics, including favorite foods, honesty, career insights, relationship dynamics, and his holiday film Our Little Secret, now streaming on Netflix. Don’t forget to follow Ian on Instagram at @ianmharding!Broad Ideas is sponsored by Mint Mobil. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/ideas Broad Ideas is sponsored by Quince. Gift luxury this holiday season without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/ideas for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Broad Ideas is sponsored by Blissy. Because you’re a listener, Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop a blissy.com/RachelBroad Ideas is sponsored by Thrive Causematics. Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausematics.com/BROADSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Erin and Sara Foster (Nobody Wants This, Barely Famous) join Rachel and Olivia for an insightful conversation about growing up in Hollywood and their journeys to becoming actresses. Erin reflects on her time starring in The OC, and the group dives into the challenges of motherhood and the Foster sisters hit Netflix series, Nobody Wants This. Don’t miss Erin and Sara’s hilarious and candid podcast, The World's First Podcast, and be sure to check out their critically acclaimed Netflix series, Nobody Wants This. Broad Ideas is sponsored by Blissy and Because you’re a listener, Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop atBlissy.com/RACHEL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Broad Ideas, Rachel and Olivia are joined by Melissa Palmer, co-founder of Osea, a leading clean skincare brand. Melissa opens up about her unconventional upbringing in a hippie commune in Malibu, sharing how that experience shaped her worldview and approach to life and business. She also discusses her love for ChatGPT and how she incorporates it into her daily routine.Melissa and the Osea team are offering a discount code for our listeners! Go to osea.com and put in BROADIDEAS in at checkout for 10% off your purchase. Broad Ideas is sponsored by Thrive Causematics, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/BROADBroad Ideas is sponsored by Quince, Go to Quince.com/ideas for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, we’ve got something special for you. It’s time to head back to the Jeffersonian with Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo, hosts of Boneheads, the ultimate insider rewatch of one of the longest-running primetime dramas in TV history—Bones.In Boneheads, Emily and Carla, who became besties on set, take you behind the scenes of one of TV’s longest-running primetime dramas. They’re ready to walk you through each episode, share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, and give you all the details on how Bones came together.In it, Emily spills all the juicy details of the Bones audition process and reveals how she landed the role of Dr. Temperance Brennan. Meanwhile, Carla takes us on a hilarious tour of the pilot’s sexiest moments. If you want to hear more episodes, search for Boneheads wherever you get your podcasts. If you’re hooked and want to hear more, search for Boneheads wherever you get your podcasts or click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale of the indie folk duo The Milk Carton Kids join Rachel and Olivia on today's episode to chat about their musical influences, the debate over saying "Merry Christmas" versus "Happy Holidays," and they perform a song from their upcoming, "Christmas in A Minor Key" album, set to release on Friday, November 29th. You can discover more about The Milk Carton Kids and download their Christmas album at themilkcartonkids.com or on their Instagram page, @TheMilkCartonKids Broad Ideas is sponsored by Jenni Kayne. From now through the end of November, our listeners get 25% off your first order when you use code ideas15 at jennikayne.com.Broad Ideas is sponsored by Article. Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more, visit ARTICLE.COM/BROAD and the discount will be automatically applied at checkoutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, Sarah Drew (known for Grey's Anatomy and Everwood) joins Rachel and Olivia for an insightful conversation. They dive into topics like parenthood, navigating amusement park rides with anxiety, her time on Grey's Anatomy, the shared connection between Rachel, Sarah, and Everwood, and Sarah’s exciting new Hallmark Plus series, Mistletoe Murders.Broad Ideas is sponsored by IQ Bar, is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text IDEAS to sixty-four thousandBroad Ideas is sponsored by Revision Skincare, go to https://revisionskincare.com/ and check out their C+ Correcting Serum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rainey Qualley (Booksmart, Ocean's Eight) joins Rachel and Olivia today where they discuss her pregnancy, growing up with a famous family, soul mates and her upcoming film, Pig Hill that also stars Olivia! Broad Ideas is sponsored by Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop atBlissy.com/RACHELBroad Ideas is sponsored by Posh Peanut. Go to postpeanut.com/broad and use promo code BROAD for 20% off your first order.Broad Ideas is sponsored by Quince, Go to quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Broad Ideas is sponsored by J-L-O Beauty. Go to jlobeauty.com/broadideas for 20%off and THREE FREE GIFTS-a one hundred and seventy-five dollar valueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Michael Cassidy (The OC, Waco: Aftermath) joins Rachel and Olivia today where they discuss behind the scenes bloopers of The OC, married life, social media and cheeseburgers of course. 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 IDEAS to sixty-four thousandBroad Ideas is sponsored by Thrive Causematics, you can get an exclusive 20% off your firstorder atthrivecausemetics.com/BROADoBroad 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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Author, activist, and podcaster Reshma Saujani (founder of Girls Who Code, author of Mom's First) joins Rachel and Olivia today to discuss women in technology, male and female dynamics, and how children can engage with the upcoming election. Don’t miss Reshma’s new podcast, My So-Called Midlife, which just launched on October 16th and is available wherever you listen to podcasts!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 IDEAS to sixty-four thousandBroad Ideas is sponsored by Article. Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more, visit ARTICLE.COM/BROAD and the discount will be automatically applied at checkoutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Robot Chicken) joins Rachel and Olivia today to discuss her journey of balancing skepticism with a desire to believe, her passion for all things potato, and her new Netflix special, Death, Let Me Do My Special, now available for streaming.Broad Ideas is sponsored by Skims Fit Everybody collection, shop now at SKIMS.com. After you place your order be sure to select "podcast" and be sure to select Broad Ideas in the dropdown menu that follows.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 IDEAS to sixty-four thousand.Broad Ideas is sponsored by Posh Peanut. Go to postpeanut.com/broad and use promo code BROAD for 20% off your first order.Broad Ideas is sponsored by Quince, Go to quince.com/ideas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Broad Ideas is sponsored by Article. Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more, visit ARTICLE.COM/BROAD and the discount will be automatically applied at checkoutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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thank you Melinda for all you said and am thankful for the info you gave about menopause. I learned how I can change how I react to things in a different way.
was that movie called loving molly?
this was fun to listen to.
still searching for an episode where Olivia doesn't remind us that her husband is a doctor🥴