Drama Queens

Sophia, Robert and Joy put Clay under the microscope, discuss the evolution of Dan, and debate how long you should wait for someone who’s just not there for you. Plus, Robert reveals the show’s super power! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Younger" and "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" star Nico Tortorella grew up in a hockey family but was bit by the acting bug at the age of nine and never looked back. The actor, musician, and author joins Sophia for a candid chat about his struggles with fame and alcoholism, using creativity as an outlet, his new music, and his children's book inspired by fatherhood. Plus, he shares how his latest film, "The Mattachine Family," helped him cope with his family's own fertility struggles. Sophia and Nico find common ground together as they open up about their respective journeys of self-discovery and coming out, and how each of them believes in using their platforms to advocate for others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia, Joy and Rob discuss the therapeutic rewards of rewatching the show… as well as a few painful reminders. Find out why Rob battled with portraying Clay, the trauma that encompassed the infamous beach scene, and why a specific moment between Nathan and Jamie helped them all to better understand the different layers of forgiveness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Amit Rahav has been making waves in Hollywood with high-profile projects, including a World War II drama close to his heart. The actor joins Sophia to chat about his journey to becoming an actor, the pressure he felt playing the first LGBTQ+ character to come out on a TV show in Israel, finding success in Netflix's critically praised miniseries, "Unorthodox," starring in Hulu's limited series, "We Were the Lucky Ones," and why the WWII drama is very personal to him and very relevant today. Plus, Amit reveals the type of project he would like to do next!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a new Drama Queen in town as they join the podcast with a (literal) royal entrance. The conversation immediately turns to the arrival of their character and the new beginnings in Tree Hill. It’s a new chapter… and one you won’t want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Drama Queens tease an exciting announcement to come…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queens answer fan questions including one about a potential future One Tree Hill installment. Could it happen?! Plus, one listener brings up a mind-blowing discovery regarding a turning point in the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power couple Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne are talented multi-hyphenates who can do it all! Comedy, acting, writing, producing, and now directing! The duo joins Sophia to chat about co-directing their first feature film, "Am I OK?" starring Dakota Johnson. The film follows the journey of a woman who doesn't realize until her 30s that she is gay, a story that Sophia and Stephanie admit they can relate to. Stephanie and Tig also discuss how the project came to them, what it was like working together and calling the shots, and the story of how they met and fell in love! It's a meet-cute involving a Canadian wool sweater -- that coincidentally Sophia also has in her wardrobe! "Am I OK" is streaming now on Max.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queens continue reliving the Season 6 finale and everything that came with and from it. Find out what was frozen in time as one of the Queens reveals a very moving and surprising time capsule moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Alex Edelman is having a moment in the spotlight. Yet, he admits his 8-year-old self would never believe he works in an industry that requires talking in front of so many people. The writer, producer, and comic joins Sophia to talk about how he got his start in comedy and the journey from open mic nights to Broadway with his highly acclaimed show "Just For Us". He dives into the valuable lessons he learned while crafting the show and how he felt receiving a Special Tony Award for his work. The comedian also discusses his criteria for choosing jobs, his distinct pet peeve, and what he's looking for in his next relationship! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may have been a season finale, but this episode had the feel of a series finale. There’s so much to unpack and emotions run high as the girls delve into Whitey and Dan, the long term real-life effect of Victoria’s apology and the weight of Hilarie and Chad’s last performances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He lit up the small screen as Kurt Hummel in the mega-hit show "Glee," and now he's lighting up the literary world with his diverse young adult novels! Actor, singer, and best-selling author Chris Colfer joins Sophia to talk about the grueling and challenging process of being on Glee, what terrified him about playing Kurt, and his struggles with perfectionism. He shares how writing became his escape, and how it kept him sane throughout his time on Glee! Chris also reveals he would love to tackle Broadway someday, offers advice for those who want to break into the industry, and discusses the inspiration behind his new sci-fi book, "Roswell Johnson Saves the World!" available in bookstores now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From massive sexual energy between Nathan and Haley, to some real life issues, to a heartfelt goodbye…This episode did not miss the emotional target, both on set and on screen. Plus, Sophia reveals the truth behind “Hi friend!” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Q&A time! Sophia is back, answering listener questions, including how she deals with stress, the women in her life who inspire her, the show she had the most fun on (you might be surprised), life lessons she learned from some of her jobs, and why she's happier than she's ever been! Plus, we learn Sophia's biggest pet peeve of all time, preferred self-care treatment, her favorite song on Cowboy Carter, who her one call from jail would be, and whether she's yay or nay on a One Tree Hill reunion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cullen Moss is back!! He shares an intriguing and unknown insight into Junk’s backstory. Tons of tears were shed for this episode and a deep conversation unfolds regarding the lessons learned from OTH.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queens discuss OTH crossovers with both Dawson’s Creek and Friday Night Lights. They get into the reality of Haley’s ‘23’ tattoo and could Lucas’ novel, “Unkindness of a Raven” actually become a reality?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over three decades, Grammy and Oscar-winning rockstar Melissa Etheridge has dazzled audiences across the globe. Now, she is lighting up the Broadway stage with her one-woman act. The rock icon joins Sophia to talk about her journey from a kid in the midwest with a guitar to a globe-trotting hitmaker, how her critically acclaimed stage show came about, the decision to open up about her son's passing in her memoir, and growing up in the '60s and '70s, and the consequences of coming out then versus now. Plus, Melissa is going on tour again this spring! How she feels about hitting the road again, and details about her upcoming special coming to Paramount+ soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junk is here! Cullen Moss joins Sophia and Hilarie as they reminisce on some sweet moments working together. Together they relive some real life Wilmington stories that could have easily been a plot for the show or its own movie! Plus, the Cullen factor: similarities between One Tree Hill and Outer Banks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson went from being a shy kid to being a successful actor on Broadway and the big and small screen . . . and now he's a successful podcast host too! Is there anything he can't do? The actor joins Sophia to chat about his journey to becoming an actor, which started at the tender age of eight, how he feels now looking back on his "Modern Family" days, fun stories from the set, and juggling home and work life with two little ones at home! Plus, the scoop on his podcast "Dinner's On Me," including upcoming guests and favorite restaurants you should check out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From filming locations, to flashbacks, to kept secrets…things were all over the place for this episode. Hilarie explains how one door closing made space for beautiful things to come as well as an unforgettable night with Chad. Plus, Sophia found herself rooting for one of Brooke's rivals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary actress Jane Fonda found her calling for activism in the 60s and never looked back. At age 86, she continues to pursue change with a contagious enthusiasm and necessary urgency. The Oscar winner joins Sophia for a conversation that explores her complicated childhood, her relationship with her father, and how she untangled herself from the pressures of Hollywood. A true work in progress, Jane also examines her resilience and where she hopes to improve in what she calls her final act. These days, Fonda is busier than ever fighting climate change and invites listeners to join the Jane Fonda Climate Pac by texting JANE to 40506. For more information on the important work she’s doing, visit JanePac.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Drama Queens admit that in watching the show back, they've become fans of certain characters and storylines some of which peak in this episode! , find out which OTH couples they are stans ofSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben McKenzie not only survived the 00s but also the glare of the spotlight. The actor shot to fame as a troubled teenager in the mega-hit series The O.C., which debuted the same year as another teen drama, One Tree Hill. Ben and Sophia share stories about what it was like being young and dealing with fame on their respective hit shows. Ben also opens up about being terrified of being put in the 'teen actor' box, being confused with his character, and meeting his wife, Morena Baccarin, on The O.C. set but not remembering! Plus, Ben dishes about showing his 7-year-old daughter The O.C. and her reaction to the show, his childhood dream of being a football player and how he ended up acting instead, and what inspired him to write the book, "Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Johansson directed this episode, so it’s fitting that he returns to dissect it. The Queens talk about his process and how it affected the show. They share what made this episode special in their eyes and Paul explains what made him run into the bathroom and cry! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alisyn Camerota went from a punk rock teen to a respected journalist anchoring for CNN, and now she is an author sharing her story of survival and success in her new memoir, "Combat Love." Alisyn opens up to Sophia about chasing her dreams of being a journalist, her experience working at Fox News under Roger Ailes, including sexual harassment, not buying into their mission statement, and transitioning from Fox to rival network CNN. Alisyn also talks about her decision to write a memoir, how writing helped heal her relationship with her mother, and the power of music in her life! Alisyn Camerota's new book, "Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home," is available now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The girls get into a very charming villain, an especially gnarly time period, a world class jab and Sophia opens up about a difficult battle she hasn't gotten over losing. Plus, find out why this episode in particular results in the girls getting made fun of the most!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The girls discuss a OTH sequel series featuring original stars(!), They reminisce about great food, cheap drinks and good times and they reveal their favorite teenage dramas growing up! It’s hard hitting fan questions with down and dirty, thrilling answers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She lit up our screens in the iconic HBO series, The Sopranos and now she is inspiring people by opening up about her health journey. Jamie-Lynn Sigler joins Sophia for an emotional chat about getting the role of a lifetime at 16 years of age, dealing with health problems at the height of her career, why she kept her diagnosis a secret, and the many women who helped her on her journey. Plus, the actress tells all about her new podcast with Christina Applegate and the special bond they share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hilarie reveals the support she got as Peyton dealt with a difficult journey on the show and takes the opportunity to open up about a similar real life experience. The girls discuss impulsiveness, being duped and the most appropriately placed inappropriate joke. If anything could make you find a silver lining in trauma, it’s this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News Correspondent Linsey Davis wanted to be a lawyer but found herself on a different path. Now, she's an award-winning journalist who anchors ABC News Live Prime and "World News Tonight" on the weekend. Linsey joins Sophia to talk about the moment she decided to pursue journalism and why, mentors who helped her along her journey, covering politics, and what it's like interviewing some of the biggest newsmakers in the world, including her thoughts on Hillary Clinton when the camera's stopped rolling. Plus, besides being an accomplished journalist, Linsey is also a best-selling author! She discusses the inspiration behind her sixth children's book, "Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was Joy’s directorial debut! As you can imagine it involved a whirlwind of emotions as well as a fine line of learning on the fly, while not rocking the boat…too much. There was quite a lot of real-life imagery happening too, with a lot to be proud of, but also some relatable meltdowns. Find out why the girls call this the best episode of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadway star and Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose is taking on a new challenge...advocating for voting rights! Ariana joins Sophia to talk about her journey with identity as a queer Afro-Latina, how she got into showbiz, and what it was like working in Broadway shows for years, including "Hamilton," before hitting the big screen in the movie that 'changed her life,' Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." She also reveals what she told the famed director before joining the cast, the types of projects she is working on now, and having the courage to pursue magic! Plus, Ariana talks about her important new role as ACLU Artist Ambassador for Voting Rights and what's at stake this election year! For more info, follow @aclu_nationwide on Instagram and vote.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out who (or what) the girls believe won the episode, why Kate slams Mia and what made Sophia very emotional. Plus, the truth on both Mia and Chase and what really happened when James Van Der Beek came to set!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media star, actress, and trans advocate Dylan Mulvaney gained a huge following after she started chronicling her gender transition on TikTok two years ago . . . but with fame came hate and transphobia. Dylan joins Sophia to talk about rising above the fray and thriving, dealing with transphobia, why she looks back on some of her original videos and cringes, debunking the ridiculous notion that she transitioned to become famous, Lady Gaga showing up for her, and her new music! Plus, Sophia talks about her year of Yes! In 2012, she and her best friend decided to say yes to everything that felt scary . . . Sophia reveals how that worked out for her! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good fit, bad fit…Kate explains who should have been Mia’s romantic end game and who was hands down, a mistake. She shares a humiliating story that occured during filming and admits to sneaking easter eggs into her music! What were they?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a spicy Q&A day! Find out the last thing the girls Googled, what disgusts them, what answers from Joy and Sophia absolutely SHOCKED Hilarie...and so much more you never imagined you’d get to hear straight from them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millennials will know Torrey DeVitto from some of the hottest TV shows of the early 2000s, such as One Tree Hill, The Vampire Diaries, and Pretty Little Liars! The 'Chicago Med' alum joins Sophia to chat about their time together on One Tree Hill, including how she emotionally prepared to play such an unstable character as Nanny Carrie and what it was like dealing with fan reactions on social media and in person. The actress also reveals what it was like growing up in a spiritual and rock n' roll household with a dad who was Billy Joel's drummer! Plus, Torrey opens up about why it was so important to share her personal experience with abortion, how her family felt about her going public, and the current threat to women's health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another case of every character dating each other's ex's on the show but the girls can't help but feel like they are watching something they shouldn't when it comes to Brooke and Julian's sexy new romance. Also, Chase and Mia double date with Haley and Nathan. A wild karaoke night ensues which leads Joy to reveal her most embarrassing karaoke moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Joy-Ann Reid went from a "nerdy" kid who stayed past her bedtime to watch broadcast news to now fronting her own show! The MSNBC Host and New York Times Bestselling author joins Sophia to discuss finding her passion for journalism, why she majored in documentary filmmaking at Harvard, becoming cable TV's first black woman prime-time anchor, and what it's really like behind the scenes of a busy newsroom. Plus, Joy shares what it's been like meeting her civil rights heroes and talks about her new book, "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot to learn from what we don’t know. Things become a little more clear as the girls piece together the truth about one of the characters. A spotlight reveals a crazy recurring plot line and an article from a real life part of the show gives a different perspective on the entire series. Plus, an intriguing listener question gets answered and Hilarie shares an important safety secret.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Cavnar is a trailblazer making history as the first female primary play-by-play announcer for an MLB team! Jenny joins Sophia to talk about working in a male-dominated environment, breaking barriers, the women who paved the path for her and handling sexist trolls. Jenny also discusses her path to her dream job, the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are rooting for you and pushing you outside your comfort zone, and how she juggles her career as a mom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As One Tree Hill takes on its Hollywood storyline…the drama unfolds! From James Van Der Beek, to Mouth, to Julian…there seems to be a bad boy complex on full display in this episode and the girls are ready to talk about it! Joy reluctantly comes clean about a fashion faux pas she insistent on for Haley. Plus, with Kelsey on the pod, it’s time to get to the bottom of Gigi and her origin story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean energy should be a no-brainer, yet it feels stuck in political drama and doubt! U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm joins Sophia to help clarify the confusion on clean energy, including why it's going to bring millions of high-paying jobs, the tax incentives and credits available, and the President's goals of getting America to 100 percent clean electricity by 2035 and net zero carbon emissions in less than thirty years! Plus, the former governor of Michigan shares her political journey, revealing that she initially thought her husband would run for office instead of her! She reveals what happened to change her career path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelsey came to Tree Hill at 13 years old and immediately started off on an awkward foot with a mix-up at her audition. But things worked out (obviously) and she went on to become the Gigi Silveri we all know and love. Find out how she painstakingly prepared for her first kiss ever, which took place ON THE SHOW…why it was the worst kiss ever and why Sophia was especially protective of her! Plus, did someone say major crush? Find out who!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The thrills come fast and furious as the listener questions continue to roll in! In this episode the girls reveal their favorite song to dance to, their dream girl's trip and what age brought them the best times in life so far. Plus, there’s behind-the-scenes tricks of the show, private birthday celebrations and find out what forced Sophia to pass on a big opportunity.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Greenberg has entertained fans on the big and small screen for over two decades, including playing fan favorite Jake Jaglieski on "One Tree Hill" . . . but now he is expanding his resume to include writer, producer, and director. Bryan joins Sophia to talk about his new movie, "Junction," and how his own brush with opioid abuse inspired it, how he got such an impressive cast to join him on set, including Sophia, and the four-year journey to make the movie. Bryan also talks about how and when he got into acting, how he and his lovely wife, Jamie Chung, juggle their careers and parenthood (they have twin boys)! Plus, a little 'One Tree Hill' behind-the-scenes chat you won't want to miss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode, One Tree Hill travels back to the 1940s... Some serious drama happened behind the scenes in this episode and it all had to do with…melting wigs?! Revelations are revealed regarding Chad’s writing of the episode. Plus, panic, a weird twist, and a real-life kiss we never knew about!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody loves Phil! The creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Somebody Feed Phil" joins Sophia for an engaging and funny chat about how he went from a struggling aspiring actor to a successful writer, producer, and author! Phil Rosenthal may be living his best life now, but he reveals the many odd jobs he did for many years before finding success! He also shares the lessons he learned along the way, listening to the universe when it speaks to you, and the real-life side-splitting story about signing up his parents for a fruit-of-the-month subscription, which ended badly but made for great TV! Plus, the duo talks about their love of food, traveling, Phil's new book with his daughter, and the 7th season of "Somebody Feed Phil," debuting March 1 on Netflix! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode brings back a ton of warm feelings and there’s lots of reasons why. All those plus, Brooke’s sassy mom era, the advice chair spinneth and find out what scene had Joy and Sophia swooning!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It turns out (as you might expect) that one episode of Austin wasn’t nearly enough! So he’s back and this time he’s answering tons of fan questions! Find out why there was so much confusion (even for him) surrounding his character, why he’s not a fan of the moments that fans love most and what he still gets shamed about, even today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.