Still The Place

So you listened to Part 1 of the Pod Swap over at Pod Meets World, and you wanna hear more? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve got Part 2!!! Daphne, Laura and Courtney are hanging out with Danielle Fishel (Topanga), Rider Strong (Shawn) and Will Friedle (Eric) from Boy Meets World and everyone is spilling long-buried secrets! Our hosts’ hidden talents are uncovered, and one admission will completely change the way you look at Eric Matthews forever.Plus, the Marvel adaptation of Melrose Place becomes a reality - on this synergistic episode of Still the Place!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to all the fans for reaching out and checking in and your continued support.      Daphne, Laura, and Courtney have gotten all your questions and want to reassure everyone they are safe. In this special Melrose Minute, Laura and Daphne discuss evacuating because of the devastating L.A. fires and how they are currently faring. The duo also answers MP fan questions.      iHeartLA is partnering with The Dream Center to help those affected by the devastating fires. The Dream Center provides immediate support and resources to individuals and families in need during this challenging time. You can help and donate now at https://dcf.dreamcenter.org/relief.  Donations can also be made to the SAVE program of the California Fire Foundation and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Melrose Place, so get ready for tears, the explosions, and the receipts . . . and that's just behind the scenes!      Producer Chip Hayes joins Courtney, Laura, and Daphne for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Melrose Place, including the tense moments before the famous boat explosion, the parallels with Dynasty, searching for their "Alexis," Aaron Spelling's rules for the actors and proof that Laura was not swimming in "dirty water" during her hot springs scene. Chip has the receipts! So dive in - the water is fine! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays from Still the Place!      Courtney, Daphne, and Laura are back with a spirited chat about their holiday plans! Laura is rising to the occasion with her bakes, including trying out an applesauce gingerbread pumpkin loaf! Daphne reveals she likes quiet time to reflect, and Courtney's annual tradition involves eating steak while watching the classic Christmas movie Die Hard! The trio also chats about the joy of doing this podcast and their New Year's plans and resolutions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tasty snack for those who can't get enough of Melrose Place!      Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are taking a closer look and sharing their thoughts on some of the most notable storylines of MP's first-holiday episode, like what is holding Jo back from getting too intimate with Jake, the expectations of giving expensive jewelry to a "friend," and the good and bad of having relationships with people you work with! Plus, the beginning of Michael and Kimberly! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melrose Place is getting into the holiday spirit and having a sleighing good time!      Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back, unwrapping all the drama and hot chemistry of MP's first-holiday episode! Jake and Jo have a steamy make-out session, Billy gives Allison jewelry and his unwavering support, and Michael brings Kimberly Shaw to the Melrose Christmas party while Jane's away!      This episode will also get you in the feels! There is a heartbreaking scene at the hospital on Christmas Eve that moved the ladies, a heartwarming moment between Matt and his Dad, and we discover why Jo has resting Grinch face during the holiday season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake finds out he has a son!      Courtney, Laura, and Daphne feel the episodes are starting to get juicy! Alison needs emergency surgery but doesn't have insurance,  Rhonda meets a handsome, wealthy man, and one of Jake's ex-girlfriends drops a bomb on him - he is the father of her four-year-old son! The trio shares their thoughts on the episode and behind-the-scenes scoop, including the song Alison listened to get into teary mode, how the director got the best out of them, and the scene that made one of them tear up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo’s mysterious past comes to light, and she has not one but two suitors!  Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back to break down episode 16, including Jane’s awful new boss, which leads to a chat about bad behavior on sets. They also dive in on the beginning of Jo and Jake, and Daphne reveals that she, Grant, and some of the crew would go on motorcycle rides when they weren't working . . . which is news to Courtney! Plus, the trio answers fan questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's happening! Melrose Place has a new resident, Jo Reynolds, aka Daphne Zuniga!    Daphne admits to Courtney and Laura that she was intimidated on the MP set even though her character Jo was so confident! She also reveals what joining the cast meant to her, what she was thinking watching her Melrose debut, the one scene she would absolutely do over, and her chemistry with Grant Show!  Plus, the trio talks about getting a glimpse at the Michael Mancini we will get to know in future episodes.  CSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Available now wherever you listen to podcasts… Call It What It Is with Jessica Capshaw and Camilla LuddingtonI Do Part 2 with Jennie Garth, Jana Kramer, Amy Robach and T.J. HolmesAlmost Famous with Ben Higgins and Ashley IaconettiStill The Place with Daphne Zuniga, Laura Leighton and Courtney Thorne-SmithWhat In The Winkler with Stacey Winkler and Zoe WinklerAmy & T.J. with Amy Robach and T.J. HolmesSibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver HudsonPolitickin’ with Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lunch and Doug HendricksonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhonda has a new fastidious roommate, Matt is on a mission for justice, and Alison continues to make bad decisions.  Courtney, Laura, and Daphne have thoughts about Alison continuing to date a married man, the red flags missed, the comic relief, Billy's adorableness, and behind-the-scenes stories about Courtney's on-screen crying, and the not-so-helpful note she got from the episode's director. Courtney also dishes about a dinner party she recently threw, which leads Laura and Daphne to wonder if their invitations got lost. Plus, they answer fan questions and have a spirited debate on whether you should do the dishes after dinner or as you go along . . .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Handsome Matt Fielding, aka Doug Savant, is finally on the pod!Get ready for some laughs and great stories! Doug joins Daphne, Courtney, and real-life squeeze Laura for an inside look at his time on MP, including his decision to keep his sexual orientation private while on the show despite Darren Star and Aaron Spelling telling him to address it, the scoop on his audition story, thoughts on his exit from the show, and the time he was in the hospital and a nurse wouldn't leave his side while Laura was in the room . . .  just in case she was evil like her character Sydney!!As if that's not enough, Doug also shares about his time on Desperate Housewives, answers fan questions, and receives a truly surprising gift from the ladies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison's steamy affair with a married man is still going strong, Sandy leaves Melrose Place for good, and Matt is the victim of a hate crime.   Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are breaking down episode 13, including Matt's character finally taking center stage with MP tackling homophobia and sexual discrimination, Amy Locane's exit as Sandy, Courtney being super in love with Andrew Shue but having makeout scenes with another actor, and the behind-the-scenes inside joke you missed.     Plus, Courtney talks about her experience auditioning for 'Two and a Half Men,' and what it was like being on the show, and Laura shares her history with Marc Cherry and going for the part of Bree in Desperate Housewives, which eventually went to Marcia Cross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tide has turned for Alison! Her career is taking off, and she meets a handsome marine biologist, but something smells fishy . . .     Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back to recap the season's first episode which doesn't wrap up nicely at the end. Yes, there is going to be a continuation. Alison falls head over heels for a stranger but doesn't notice all the red flags (spoiler alert, he's married), which leads the ladies to talk about relationships in their 20s. Billy is drowning in debt and gets a credit lesson from Alison that still applies today!    Behind the scenes, Courtney reveals everyone was gelling on set, and you can see that come across on-screen, the scoop on how they shot the naked scenes, the line that made them all laugh and cringe, and a viewer question with a revealing answer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode eleven brings us bra-gate, Jane and Michael dealing with loss, and the introduction of Dr. Kimberly Shaw!      Yes, we get a first look at Marcia Cross' character, who will become MP's most iconic villain. Courtney, Laura, and Daphne have many thoughts about her first appearance and the foreshadowing of what's to come!  This episode also deals with a sad loss, Jane's miscarriage, and how she and Michael handle the news.     Plus, the ladies get the giggles over bra-gate, suiting up for drama with vests, and Laura and Daphne defend Alison's wardrobe from Courtney's ire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back to dissect the episode where Billy is robbed on the 'bad side of town' and makes sweeping generalizations about a whole community, leading to an exploration of race relations. The trio wonders if the story would have played out differently if there had been Black writers on the show, how Vanessa Estelle Williams influenced the episode, and Courtney reveals she wishes she had received more direction in the scene where she gets defensive with Rhonda.      Meanwhile, on the lighter side of things, Jake gets a surprise visit from his estranged mother, leading to some cringeworthy moments, and Michael and Jane aren't faring so well in parenting classes, which Courtney finds hilarious and relatable.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melrose Place resident and fitness instructor Rhonda Blair is on the pod!    Vanessa Estelle Williams joins Courtney, Laura, and Daphne to talk about her time on the first season of MP! From her audition process to how her character developed throughout the season, the lack of Black writers on the series, and the devastation she felt after being fired after season one without warning.    Vanessa also talks about sharing her first onscreen kiss ever with Néstor Carbonell, what she did after leaving Melrose Place, and a surprise call from Doug Savant! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh boy! Billy meets an older woman and immediately falls head over heels, but she has a young son . . . is Billy ready to be a dad?    Courtney, Laura, and Daphne have a lot of fun recapping this episode, including breaking down Billy's misguided attempts to be the knight in shining armor, Jake's dating fail, and Courtney's memories of what it was like shooting at Magic Mountain, the Enquirer making up a story about their time in the park, and the scene she wishes she could redo!   Plus, Laura and Daphne talk about their time at 90s Con, and they answer fan questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's happening! The infamous Michael Mancini, aka Thomas Calabro, is on the pod! Yes, TV's ultimate bad boy, the character viewers loved to hate, joins Courtney, Laura, and Daphne for a trip down memory lane! Thomas reveals the role he really wanted but was "too old" to play, what it was like prepping for love scenes, including his chats with each of his co-stars about kissing preferences, and he apologizes to Laura for a scene where he made a spontaneous acting choice that hurt her feelings. Thomas also explains why he was not part of the Entertainment Weekly reunion shoot in 2012 and why he regrets his decision. Plus, a scent-sational blast from the past! The gang tries the classic Melrose Place perfume! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.