Drama Queens

Alyson Stoner appeared in over 200 films, TV shows and tours, leaving an indelible mark on pop culture long before they were old enough to drive. But being a child star is not for the faint of heart!

In this candid conversation with Sophia, Alyson opens up about their tumultuous childhood in Hollywood, sharing first-hand knowledge of exploitation and offering constructive insights on how to fix the broken system.

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Tony Hale has infused humor and heart into hilariously awkward TV characters on "Arrested Development" and "Veep," and now he’s taking on a profoundly different role in the fantasy-drama “Sketch” — a beautiful film he worked for eight years to make.

Hear which moment in the movie hit very close to home and even helped him be a better dad. Find out what traits he and Sophia share, and which one in...

Stephen Colletti is back for the recap with more fun confessions.

Was Chase's bold move charming or controlling? Hear his thoughts on his character moving in with Alex, while he talks about his REAL life roommate at the time!

Plus- who he says was the most underrated actor on OTH.

Meanwhile, Sophia dishes on some drama that made things awkward at work, and Rob reveals a radical fan theory about Nathan being taken!

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This one is NOT for the fragile. What was supposed to be a cute Q&A episode will actually make you yearn for more OTH!

Sophia and Rob rewind time to discuss their favorite season of OTH, and the answer may surprise you. 

Plus the final walk thru on the set, and the pop song that became a swan song. Let’s just say, I don’t want to be doing anything other than listening to this episode.
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Lake Bell is known for acting, directing and screenwriting, and now she adds children’s author to her credits! Inspired by her young daughter’s journey with epilepsy, Lake hopes “All About Brains: A Book About People” will normalize the conversation about neurodivergency -- something Sophia wished people were doing when she was a child! 

Lake and Sophia get real about everything from politic...

From Laguna Beach to Tree Hill High, Stephen Colletti is the high school sweetheart we all wished we had!In this epic episode, our very own Chase Adams is spilling lots of tea on his 'Clean Teen' t-shirt!

Team Alex or Team Mia? Stephen reveals his favorite love affair, and what made him wear a bra during a steamy scene with Brooke!

Plus, hear how the role of Chase almost never happened, and why he's oka...

Award-winning actress Jurnee Smollett is a veteran of the big and small screen, and she’s not even 40 yet! The actress started her career when she was still in diapers and won a Critics' Choice award by the time she was eleven years old. Now she’s turning up the heat with her new Apple TV+ crime drama, “Smoke.” No stranger to tackling complex roles, Jurnee joins Sophia to talk about playing a brill...

Breakout star of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Bozoma Saint John joins Sophia at the Create and Cultivate Festival to share all the juicy details about trying to convince Sophia to join RHOBH!  Is there a chance Sophia would take Boz's offer seriously?   

Then, Sophia turns the tables and digs into why Boz is not your typical 'housewife'.  Plus, parenting cheat codes you need to know and the secret to sl...

Your favorite Drama Queens kick off Season 9 with fresh eyes and different vibes. Sophia takes us back to teenage Brooke, Joy raises questions about the wedding scene, and Rob recalls the lengths production went to for that merry-go-round moment.

Plus, the scene that hits differently when you're a parent, and an interesting theory about why the cast has aged so well!

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The current administration's environmental rollbacks are certainly disheartening, but there are folks like Former Governor Jay Inslee who are on a mission to defeat climate change.  

Environmental advocate Jay Inslee joins Sophia to talk about the ongoing fight to protect our environment, the future of clean energy production, his entry into politics in his 30s, and how he was able to pass one of the strongest clea...

If this episode felt like the end, that’s because it ALMOST WAS!

Sophia and Joy share behind-the-scenes drama, suppressed feelings, and the unspoken code of conduct they were expected to follow. Hear why the future of the show was on shaky ground, the toll it took on the cast, and what it’s like to finally unpack the pleasure and the pain of growing up on TV.

Plus, a SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT from your Drama Queens t...

Changes are a part of life, and sharing one's experiences can help others navigate their life transitions. That's what philanthropist, businesswoman, and advocate for gender equality, Melinda French Gates, is hoping to do with her new memoir, "The Next Day."

Get ready for a deeply personal conversation as Melinda joins Sophia to discuss her life, both in and out of the public eye. From her 'crisis of self'&nbs...

So many secrets, so little time!

Allison Munn made her mark as ‘Lauren’ on One Tree Hill, but who knew she was keeping some big news to herself during filming! Sophia and Allison look back on filming in Puerto Rico and share some hilarious behind-the-scenes cast shenanigans.

Meanwhile, other MAJOR revelations include the real reason Season 9 was cut short, why pilot season was frustrating for Joy, and what Sophia d...

One of our favorite guests is back on the pod! Multi-award-winning actor, producer, director, and proud father David Oyelowo has been very busy in front of and behind the camera! Currently, he can be seen in his Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese,” and if you love the art of acting, this chat is not to be missed! 

The actor joins Sophia for a revealing conversation about his new show and the long road to ge...

Melanie Lynskey has viewers glued to their TVs with her on-screen work in Showtime's Emmy-nominated hit series, “Yellowjackets,” but she once thought the show would never get off the ground! 

The award-winning actress joins Sophia to discuss her ever-evolving career in Hollywood, women’s experiences in the industry, and why she thought nothing would come of “Yellowjackets!” She also op...

Drug tests and fist fights, this episode packs a powerful punch in more ways than one!

Talk about treading ‘murky’ waters, Rob reveals the behind-the-scenes warning he received before that epic fight scene. 

Plus, Sophia points out her favorite part of the episode as she unpacks the emotional twists and turns. From the Kellerman chronicles, to the drug testing drama, to Quinn’s hot tub tanning dilemma,...