Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen

Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen

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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March 2, 2026 62 mins

Rachel and Olivia sit down with Zach Braff to talk about growing up in a family who supported therapy, the importance of working on yourself, practical tricks for achieving your goals and dreams, and the highly anticipated Scrubs revival.  

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Rachel and Olivia chat with Paige DeSorbo, co-host of the hit podcast Giggly Squad, about modern timelines for women, the rise of self-discovery trends, and managing anxiety with more clarity. 

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February 16, 2026 66 mins

Rachel and Olivia chat with Jeff Hiller about overthinking spirals, honoring your accomplishments, and the constant pull toward the next dream. Then, Rachel, Olivia, and Leah close things out with their January Book Club pick, “Three Women.”

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February 9, 2026 72 mins

Rachel and Olivia sit down with Kaycee Flynn for an expansive conversation on Human Design - exploring what it is, how it works, and how understanding your type can shift the way you see yourself and your relationships.

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February 2, 2026 43 mins

Rachel, Olivia, and Producer Kevin answer listener questions about everything from getting your spark back to dream guests on the show, then wrap things up with a friendship quiz.

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January 26, 2026 72 mins

Rachel and Olivia sit down with Erinn Hayes to catch up on her new show, It’s Not Like That, chat about their favorite comfort outfits and shows, and explore her approach to parenting while balancing a busy career.

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Rachel and Olivia sit down with author Heather Hirsch to explore her background in women’s health, unpack hormones and related symptoms, and discuss her new book, The Perimenopause Survival Guide.

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Rachel and Olivia chat with author Stephanie Danler about her journey writing Sweetbitter, the importance of self-care as a mom, and the details of their new project together, The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry! 

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January 5, 2026 51 mins

Rachel and Olivia dive into all your burning questions, covering everything from their makeup must-haves to tips on making conversations feel effortless.

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Rachel and Olivia catch up with comedian Manon Matthews about life after having a baby, how her vision for the future has evolved, and the way they each navigate their attachment styles.

And just a heads up, the show is taking two weeks off for the holidays! We’ll be back with new episodes on January 5th. Happy holidays everyone!

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December 8, 2025 78 mins

Rachel and Olivia sit down with comedian Matt Rogers to debate the real start of Christmas season, unpack superstitions and anxieties, and dream up their own theme parks.


See Matt's live show Christmas in December now at mattrogersofficial.com!

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December 1, 2025 71 mins

Rachel and Olivia chat with Adam Pally about growing older with your partner, the realities of family dynamics and raising funny kids, and his HBO special “An Intimate Evening”. 

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Rachel and Olivia talk with Elizabeth Day about her fertility journey, the narratives we build around failure, and how to manage anxious thoughts while trusting your greater purpose. 

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Rachel and Olivia sit down with Rebecca Gayheart Dane to talk about her experience with plastic surgery, raising daughters in a social-media world, and what it really means to show up for both yourself and the people you love.

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Rachel and Olivia kick off their first book club with Lea Griffin, diving into their honest thoughts, emotional takeaways, and a few spoilers on Heart the Lover by Lily King.

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November 10, 2025 69 mins

Rachel and Olivia chat with financial expert Tori Dunlap (Financial Feminist) about her path into financial education, the gender gap in money advice, and actionable tips for smarter spending. 

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Rachel and Olivia sit down with Tyler Henry to ask all their burning questions about his gift of clairvoyance, reflect on their reading experience, and explore the archetypes that shape our lives.

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October 27, 2025 75 mins

Rachel and Olivia chat with Kevin Lewis about the craft of creating and directing horror films (including Pig Hill, starring Olivia!), the importance of fostering a positive set environment, and the lasting impact of storytelling through film.

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October 20, 2025 86 mins

Rachel and Olivia sit down with Lara Everly to talk about the strength it took to face breast cancer while going through a divorce, how she’s learned to spend her energy on what truly matters, and what’s next on her creative path.

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Rachel and Olivia chat with Mayci Neeley (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) about growing up fast, finding her own path with faith and MomTok, and creating the family and career she loves today.

Check out her new memoir Told You So out now!

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