The Pink House with Sam Smith

Hosted by five-time Grammy winner Sam Smith, The Pink House is about the people and places that make us who we are. One of those places was Sam’s childhood home in the English village of Great Chishill, literally called The Pink House. It was a space of total warmth and love where Sam felt safe enough to find their voice. On the podcast, Sam is sitting down with good friends and queer icons to explore their own “Pink Houses,” how they navigated early struggles and ultimately found their place in the world. From Elliot Page’s childhood bedroom to Joel Kim Booster’s joyful stint at a Cold Stone Creamery, Sam and their guests bring us transformative stories of belonging, chosen families, and the journeys we take to become who we were destined to be. This series feels like lighting a warm candle and enjoying a cup of tea with a dear friend. Learn how to love yourself, show up for others, and create a world that supports beauty of all kinds. From Lemonada Media. Photo: Jonathan Mannion

Episodes

In the Playroom with Trixie Mattel

August 15, 2024 • 47 mins

Trixie Mattel is a drag queen with an empire: a makeup line, a renovation show and a country music career. But before Trixie there was Brian Firkus, a small-town Wisconsin boy who played with Barbies and yearned for a life with the same potential and beauty. Trixie tells Sam stories about her upbringing, the first time she ever performed drag, and what her bff Katya has taught her about working less and playing more. Follow Trixi...

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In the Art Room with Rebecca Sugar

August 8, 2024 • 45 mins

Rebecca Sugar changed the world of animation with their hit Cartoon Network show, Steven Universe. It redefined what stories children deserve to experience with themes of self love and family trauma. And it was groundbreaking for its representation of queer, nonbinary characters - it even included one of the first same sex marriages to appear in a cartoon for young people. Rebecca joins Sam to share how the animated series helped t...

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In the Ballroom with Michelle Visage

August 1, 2024 • 39 mins

Michelle Visage always wanted to be a star. Those around her could tell she was destined for it too. From voguing in New York’s ballrooms in the 80’s to her top charting band Seduction, Michelle never took no for an answer. She tells Sam about how her ballroom family gave her the confidence she needed to be herself and how she carried that all the way to RuPaul’s Drag Race. Follow Michelle Visage @michellevisage on Instagram Stay...

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In the Garden with Ocean Vuong

July 25, 2024 • 46 mins

Ocean Vuong first shared his poetry at open mics in New York City. Since then, he’s become a New York Times best-selling author and is one of the most celebrated poets, essayists and novelists of our time. In this emotional interview, Ocean joins Sam to chat about the women who raised him and how he copes with loss. He also shares his journey to success and how he’s paying it forward by creating an art residency for his queer commu...

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Building Your Chosen Family with Jari Jones

July 18, 2024 • 41 mins

Jari Jones was the first Black, trans model to be featured in a Calvin Klein ad. She’s a creative powerhouse who attributes a lot of her charisma and drive to her late grandfather Billy Jones, who was a famous model in the 1970s. Jari shares with Sam how she grew up going to ballroom-style parties and how transitioning allowed her to be herself in front of the camera. Plus, she tells Sam how she’s building her village, a community ...

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In the Theater with Ben Platt

July 11, 2024 • 41 mins

Ben Platt may have won a Tony for his performance in Dear Evan Hansen, but he says nothing compares to the excitement he felt during opening night in high school. In this episode, good friends Sam and Ben chat about growing up in the theater and their deep appreciation for the community that surrounds it. They share stories of onstage flubs and nervous habits, and discuss how negative reviews can sometimes be a good thing. Plus, Sa...

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On Stage with Joel Kim Booster

June 27, 2024 • 47 mins

Joel Kim Booster didn’t expect to get his start in showbiz through stand-up, but he made a name for himself by laying it all out there on stage with his “hot idiot persona.” Joel takes Sam back to his suburban roots with a story about how he first found his queer community working at Cold Stone Creamery. Plus, he shares how he met Bowen Yang and the inspiration behind his film Fire Island. Follow Joel Kim Booster on Instagram and ...

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In the Family Room with Gloria Estefan

June 20, 2024 • 36 mins

Gloria Estefan has been a muse to the queer community for decades, with disco beats made for the club and looks that have inspired drag queens. Sam chats with her about life before stardom, how music was a respite to her after escaping Cuba as a kid, and how queer culture was ingrained in her upbringing. Gloria also shares how she’s still learning to be a true ally to her daughter Emily, who came out in 2017. You can follow Gloria...

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In the Bedroom with Elliot Page

June 13, 2024 • 44 mins

Elliot Page has played many roles on screen over the course of his life, but his favorites were the ones he created alone in his bedroom as a kid, where he was free to be his authentic self. Today, Elliot joins Sam Smith to chat about his upbringing in Canada, his breakout role in the film Juno, and how seeking time away from it all has helped him embrace a whole new, exhilarating life. Find Elliot’s book, Pageboy, at your local ...

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On the Dance Floor with Sam's Best Friend

June 13, 2024 • 43 mins

When Sam met fashion stylist and “Queen of the Scene" Donté McGuine at The Roxy in New York City several years ago, they became inseparable, and their meaningful friendship endures today. In this episode, Sam chats with Donté about how they found their people at New York City discos, what Donté learned from their first queer experience on a private jet in Las Vegas, and how having patience is key to surviving all of life’s ups and ...

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Welcome to The Pink House with Sam Smith (Official Trailer)

June 5, 2024 • 2 mins

Singer and songwriter Sam Smith grew up in a literal pink house. It was a magical place of warmth and love where they felt safe enough to find their authentic voice. Now, on The Pink House, Sam re-creates the warmth and safety of their childhood home in a podcast format. Join Sam in conversation with icons and friends like Trixie Mattel, Gloria Estefan, Elliot Page, Joel Kim Booster, Ben Platt, Rebecca Sugar and Michelle Visage. Th...

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}In the Art Room with Rebecca Sugar

In the Ballroom with Michelle Visage

In the Garden with Ocean Vuong

Building Your Chosen Family with Jari Jones

In the Theater with Ben Platt

On Stage with Joel Kim Booster

In the Family Room with Gloria Estefan

In the Bedroom with Elliot Page

On the Dance Floor with Sam's Best Friend

Welcome to The Pink House with Sam Smith (Official Trailer)

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In the Playroom with Trixie Mattel

In the Art Room with Rebecca Sugar