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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June 16, 2025 77 mins

Rachel and Olivia chat with The Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger about her process for finding and building successful relationships for her clients, how dating has evolved over time and her own personal reflections on love.


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Rachel and Olivia sit down with podcaster and comedian Gareth Reynolds to talk about life on the road, how his childhood shaped the way he connects with others and his hilarious new podcast Next We Have (which you can check out on Apple PodcastsSpotify or YouTube!)


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Rachel and Olivia chat with OnlyFans creator Annie Knight to talk about how she got her start in the industry, her recent challenge and health scare, and why having thick skin is essential.

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May 26, 2025 65 mins

Rachel and Olivia chat with comedian and actor Mary Beth Barone about friendship breakups, the current stand-up comedy scene and finding inspiration for Overcompensating

Check out Mary Beth on Overcompensating on Amazon Prime! 


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May 19, 2025 81 mins

Rachel and Olivia sit down with comedian and podcaster Nicole Byer (Why Won’t You Date Me?) to talk all things comedy, unforgettable dating stories and navigating life with ADHD. 

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Rachel and Olivia sit down with pop sister duo Aly & AJ to talk breakup stories, the story behind their new album and celeb crushes.

Check out their new album Silver Deliverer out now!

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Rachel and Olivia chat with podcaster Zoe Winkler (What In the Winkler?!) about feeling comfortable in friendships, growing up with a famous parent and discovering the root of self-esteem.

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April 28, 2025 85 mins

Rachel and Olivia chat with actress Ambyr Childers about acceptance, sobriety and dating as a single mom. 

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Rachel and Olivia chat with stylist and life long best friend Johnny Wujek about their early days together, designing costumes for Katy Perry and tarot cards. 

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April 14, 2025 49 mins

Rachel and Olivia chat with actress Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This, GLOW) about their friendship with Kristen Bell, getting a new pair of cool shoes and having a sweet tooth. 

Picture of the outfit with Rachel, Kristen and Olivia Wilde HERE!

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Rachel and Olivia talk to podcaster Jackie Johnson about new beginnings, being the room parent and celebrity dog walking in your twenties. 

Make sure to check out Jackie’s solo show How to Get a Second Husband next time it’s live in your city!

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Rachel and Olivia talk to author and casting director Tess Sanchez about meeting her husband Max Greenfield, her book We’ve Decided to Go in a Different Direction and adjusting to major life changes. 

Make sure to buy her book here!

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Rachel and Olivia talk to actress and podcaster Lauren Lapkus! They discuss watching Disney movies with your kids, weird dreams, their childhood crushes on boy bands and some self care!

Check out Lauren’s hilarious podcasts Threedom and Newcomers

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March 17, 2025 88 mins

Rachel and Olivia talk to author and the number 1 global podcaster Mel Robbins about her book The Let Them Theory

Make sure to check out Mel’s podcast The Mel Robbins Podcast

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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. 

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Check out Sarah’s show The Papaya Podcast!


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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. 

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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. 


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February 17, 2025 83 mins

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. 

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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!

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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!

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