Drama Queens

Drama Queens

Take yourself back in time...back to high school. The ups and downs, the loves the losses, the struggles the triumphs, being together with your friends...feeling every emotion of it. Is 23 more than just a number to you? Do you respond to people by saying I don't wanna be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately? Do you expect to have life-changing moments while caught in the confetti or the rain? Are you One Tree Hill obsessed?...it's OK...we're here for you. You can sit with us. Are Brooke, Peyton and Haley your BFF goals? These Drama Queens are getting back together!! Bethany Joy Lenz, Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush are the biggest Drama Queens and they are here with you to dissect every episode, deliver every detail you must know, and devote themselves to you as you rewatch every single scene together. Join Joy, Hilarie and Sophia each week. Relive it, Relove it, Rewatch it ...every One Tree Hill minute of it. Be a Drama Queen. Drama Queens, an iHeartRadio Podcast.

Episodes

July 25, 2025 57 mins

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...

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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...

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July 21, 2025 57 mins

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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July 18, 2025 20 mins

Sophia and Joy can Q&A all day. Joy reveals the topic that her brain can’t retain, while Sophia sounds the alarm on the show you SHOULD be watching.

 

Plus, Joy and Sophia share their experiences on the set of Grey’s Anatomy, and Joy looks back at the time spent with her ‘bundle of joy’ inside her OTH trailer.

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July 17, 2025 56 mins

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...

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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...

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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...

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July 7, 2025 61 mins

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...

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July 3, 2025 59 mins

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...

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June 30, 2025 13 mins

In a nostalgic nod to the holiday, Sophia and Joy rewind and remember their favorite Fourth of July staples.

From backyard barbecues to red white and blues, the Queens know how to celebrate summer Americana style.

Hear what Joy says is the best spot for fireworks, and why Sophia wants to make this holiday bigger and better!

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June 26, 2025 72 mins

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...

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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,...

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June 20, 2025 27 mins

In this fun Q&A episode, Rob and Sophia chat about their go-to café orders, their shared love of rom-coms, and who they'd cast as their long-lost siblings on One Tree Hill. Sophia shares heartfelt stories about summer camp adventures, and they spill on some unforgettable audition fails that still make them cringe!

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June 19, 2025 71 mins

True talent speaks for itself, and Micael Urie has it in droves! From playing fan favorite catty assistant Marc St. James on "Ugly Betty" to playing a hilarious narcissistic attorney in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking" to entertaining fans with his podcast and putting queer stories front and center with Pride Plays!  


Actor, producer, writer, and director Michael Urie joins Sophia to chat about his acting...

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It's the OTH scene that hit all the right notes! Jana Kramer joins Sophia and Rob to relive the moment she sang 'Whiskey' on national television.Hear how quickly that performance launched her career in Country Music, and the confession she makes about shooting that scene. 

Plus, Rob calls out the cringiest moment of the episode, while Sophia remembers thinking the show wouldn't be back for season 9! And, What would an O...

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June 12, 2025 36 mins

You’ve seen the headlines, the news footage, and the online outrage about the ICE raids in LA, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Sophia to give a real-time report on the State of the City.

How did a small pocket of unruly protesters in one of the largest populations in America lead to military movement on city streets? Should law-abiding Angelinos be living in fear?

Mayor Bass sounds the alarm on the daily depa...

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June 9, 2025 48 mins

From the hilarious (and slightly painful) moments in the labor and delivery room to cringey high school throwbacks, this episode is packed with flashbacks and it delivers more than just a bundle of joy for our OTH family.

Rob gets to relive moments from the first six seasons with fresh eyes and some very funny takes. Hear about the mistakes they hope their own kids never repeat, and why Rob blames Sophia for dragging him into the w...

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June 6, 2025 28 mins

Back for another Q&A episode where Rob and Sophia leave nothing unanswered.

Like what’s their favorite OTH conspiracy theory? 
Which OTH character would most likely be a TikTok sensation today? 
Would Clay or Brooke survive in a horror movie? 

Plus, you will never guess what movies Sophia and Rob can watch on repeat, and which movie villain really left a scar on Sophia.

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June 5, 2025 62 mins

Activist and author Shannon Watts has an important message for women - it is not too late — and you are not too old! — to go after what you really want.

The founder of Moms Demand Action is back on the pod with Sophia to chat about the inspiration and message behind her new book, "Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age." Shannon opens up about the turning point in her life, the p...

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June 2, 2025 58 mins

Joy shocks Rob and Sophia by revealing how little time she had off after giving birth. Rob recalls the infamous “phantom tea scene” and toaster pastry jingle that landed their show on Talk Soup, while Sophia — from her time playing a police officer — can’t get over Nathan contaminating a crime scene.

Plus, Rob accidentally spoils a major plot twist for himself—and is left devastated.

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Sophia Bush

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