I've Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario

This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant screenwriter and showrunner, Lisa Ambjörn, best known for co-creating the smash hit Netflix series, Young Royals. The series became an international phenomenon the moment Season 1 dropped, and is one of the most important shows on television for the LGBTQ+ community. Young Royals is a drama about freedom, love and structural inequality embodied in a 16-year-old Swedish prince who falls in love with a working class boy. With the full final season officially out now, Lisa joins the show to dive into a series that means so much to so many (and yes, there will be plenty of spoilers in this conversation so make sure you are all caught up on the final episode). Today, she opens up about if she always knew how she wanted Young Royals to end, what working on that final scene was like, why Omar and Edvin were the right choices to play the leading men, if she would have done anything differently throughout the series, what impressed her the most with Omar and Edvin’s performances, the thing she is most proud of with the show, how it is so important to let people love who they love, and why there will always be an element of queerness in her future projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress and recording artist Kira Kosarin, best known for her starring role in the smash-hit Nickelodeon television series, The Thundermans. The Thundermans is about a family with superpowers who try to live normal lives. Kira played Phoebe who dreams of being a superhero and using her powers for good, while her twin brother Max wants to be the next big supervillain and use his powers for evil. The series is now being rebooted as an all-new movie called The Thundermans Return, out now. Today, she opens up about what we can expect with the new movie, revisiting a character years later that she made peace with saying goodbye to, the emotional first day back on set, how slipping back into Phoebe’s shoes reinvigorated her love for acting, the fear that came with revisiting a beloved character, figuring out her place in Hollywood over the last few years after gaining so much success as a teenager, tuning out other people’s opinions and ideas of what her life should be, the importance of listening to our inner voice, and why pineapple on pizza is never a bad idea despite how polarizing it can be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Stockholm-based singer and actor Omar Rudberg. At just 25 years old, Omar has sold out arena shows in Sweden and tours here in America. At 14, he was the opening act for Justin Bieber and One Direction. And aside from his musical accomplishments, he is part of a certain fan-favorite project that further shot him into global superstardom: Young Royals. Young Royals is a teen drama romance series on Netflix that just dropped its third and final season. It follows the fictional Prince Wilhelm of Sweden and his romance with fellow student Simon Ericksson, played by Omar, and all of the wild, messy, beautiful drama that their love story brings. Today, Omar opens up about how he’s feeling with the show coming to an end, his friendship and brotherhood with co-star Edvin Ryding, a sentimental keepsake that he secretly took from the set, some brand-new music announcements, the music that will forever remind him of Young Royals, how proud he is to have been part of a show that celebrates the queer community, a top secret project he is working on with a top secret person, and his final farewell words to the fandom as he signs off from Young Royals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Ed Westwick, best known for his breakout role of Chuck Bass in the pop culture phenomenon known as Gossip Girl. The show was based off the tremendously popular book series which catapulted Ed into international stardom. Ed has gone on to play so many other incredible characters in film and television, but out now is his new movie, DarkGame. He plays a detective who is in a race against time to stop a twisted game show on the dark web where captives are forced to compete for their lives. Today, he opens up about how he’s always wanted to play a detective, what working on an intensely dark film was like, how the film mirrors society’s need to constantly be experiencing life through a screen, the importance of not limiting yourself based on what others think you should and shouldn’t be doing, cultivating a mindset that life is an adventure and bad days will happen, how he misses his Gossip Girl character and would jump at the opportunity to step into his shoes again, and the moment when he recently broke the internet by revisiting the old stomping grounds of the beloved character of Chuck Bass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Caterina Scorsone who currently stars as Dr. Amelia Shepherd in the groundbreaking hit ABC series, Grey's Anatomy. Caterina has played this fan-favorite character for about 14 years, appearing on Private Practice, Grey’s Anatomy, and Station 19, becoming a beloved staple in the Shondaland universe. Her character means so much to so many people for a variety of different reasons, one being that she has become the longest running queer character on television. Today, she opens up about her journey playing a character that is so close to her heart, the importance of her queer love story with Dr. Kai, her hopes for the future with that relationship, how she treats her character’s struggle with addiction with thoughtfulness and care, her love for the spin-off series Station 19, how she has created a positive relationship with grief, taking time to nurture her spirit so that she can be the best version of herself, and what we can look forward to when the new season of Grey’s Anatomy drops on March 14th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Adelaide Kane who currently stars as Dr. Jules Millin in ABC’s Greys Anatomy. Adelaide has played so many dynamic characters in mega fan-favorite shows over the course of her career, like Mary Queen of Scots in the hit CW show, Reign, Ivy/Drizella in ABC’s Once Upon a Time, Cora in Teen Wolf, and more. Grey’s Anatomy is going into its 20th season, premiering on March 14th on ABC. Today she opens up about what it was like joining such an iconic show, how it felt that first day on set with the long-time cast members of the series, bonding with the new intern class over the last two years, how Ellen Pompeo is as dreamy as people say, working on finding the joy in life no matter how small a moment may seem, ditching a negative mindset and the freedom that came with that, and how she channeled her bullies to create her mean girl character in Once Upon a Time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Noah LaLonde who currently stars as Cole Walter in Netflix’s hit new series, My Life with the Walter Boys. The show is a coming-of-age teen drama based on the best-selling books of the same name. It quickly hit #1 on the Netflix charts and was so popular that it got renewed for Season 2 just two weeks after premiering. Noah plays the all-star jock who all the guys want to be friends with and all the girls want to date, but there is so much more to him than meets the eye. And Noah brings such emotion and range to this performance. Today he opens up about landing the role of a lifetime, why his character means so much to him, what he hopes for Cole in Season 2, why he hasn’t changed since booking My Life with the Walter Boys, the importance of enjoying the journey and not just the final outcome, being open to signs from the universe, how we all have more similarities than differences, and if people often comment on that full head of flowing hair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Sasha Pieterse, best known for her starring role as Alison DiLaurentis in Pretty Little Liars, one of the very first shows that took the social media world by storm. Aside from being a part of this pop culture phenomenon, Sasha is the author of, "Sasha in Good Taste: Recipes for Bites, Feasts, Sips & Celebrations,” and is the host of her podcast, “Women in the Nude” where Sasha and her guests tackle taboo topics and bare all with their experiences, perspectives and truths. Sasha opens up about how she dealt with the massive amount of fame that came with being on a show that instantly became a success, what she misses most about being on Pretty Little Liars, if a possible reunion may be in the future, what she feels the most protective of from the show, the inspiration behind starting a podcast aimed to make women feel less alone, how parenthood has changed her, and the importance on leaning on others to champion you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress and director Danielle Savre, who stars in the ABC hit drama, Station 19. The wildly popular series is a spin-off of the critically acclaimed Grey’s Anatomy and is heading into its seventh season this spring. Station 19 revolves around a group of interesting and complex firefighters navigating their way through high-stakes rescues while balancing the highs and lows of their personal lives, and Danielle brings the role of Maya Bishop to life flawlessly. Danielle opens up about how deeply connected she is to this role, what being in a same-sex relationship on primetime television has meant to her, how she has been processing the news of the series cancellation, the one item she hopes to take home from set when the series is over, the piece of advice she would tell herself at this very moment of her life, how she tackles those emotional scenes, and her deep love for the Station 19 fandom. Help save Station 19: https://www.change.org/p/save-station-19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Christopher Briney who stars in the highly anticipated new Mean Girls movie. Christopher plays the beloved role of Aaron Samuels, the heartthrob of North Shore High School, in this reimagined musical version of the fan-favorite 2004 film. Aside from navigating the trials and tribulations of the high school social pyramid in a world created by the iconic Tina Fey, you may also know him from his starring role as Conrad Fisher in the Amazon hit series, The Summer I Turned Pretty. Christopher opens up about how he hopes a new generation of people fall in love with the world of Mean Girls, almost saying no to playing Aaron Samuels, taking on characters throughout his career that fans already know and love, the pressure that comes along with that, how The Summer I Turned Pretty changed his life, handling the good and bad of people’s opinions on social media, and why he is saying the word “yes” more in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant actor, Dom Sherwood, who is best known for his starring role in the smash-hit mythical series, Shadowhunters. In a world full of warlocks, werewolves, vampires and monsters, Dom’s portrayal of a skilled soldier fighting against demons kept audiences coming back week after week. Dom was most recently in the Netflix series Partner Track, Showtime’s Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, and Vampire Academy, where he played the lead role of Christian. Dom opens up about why a show like Shadowhunters is a young boy’s dream, the importance of having a deep connection with his cast while doing an emotional show like this, how gratifying it was being part of a show that helped so many people feel seen, how he has reached some of his wildest dreams but still hopes to continue learning and growing, realizing that your happiness comes from inside of you, and how arguably the biggest pop star in the world right now gave him what he considers his big break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a new year, and Tommy has assembled the most sought-after Hollywood Gurus to help you start the year off right! First up is Don Saladino, known for getting the biggest stars in Hollywood (Ryan Reynolds, Sebastian Stan, Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, etc) in superhero shape. In my opinion, he is the #1 fitness coach in the game. Next you will hear from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a highly respected functional medicine practitioner specializing in brain and thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. She is also the New York Times best-selling author of “Forever Strong,” and we will dive into her science based strategy for aging well. Then you will meet the incredible Dr. Dendy Engelman, a board certified dermatologist and MOHS surgeon who works with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Today she breaks down exactly what we should be doing to get our healthiest, most vibrant, glowing skin. And rounding up this power team is Kristan Serafino, the woman responsible for some of the best haircuts on your favorite stars (Ryan Reynolds, Michael J. Fox, Jason Biggs, and so many more). She is sharing more about her secret weapon for grooming called The Best Paste, that men are going crazy for and that women are stealing from their men to use…because it is so good. So, I hope you enjoy this episode with the four superheroes in my life that I wanted to share with you. Don Saladino: https://donsaladino.com Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668007878?tag=simonsayscom Dr. Dendy: http://www.drdendyengelman.com Kristan Serafino: https://thebestpaste.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant actor Martin Henderson, star of the hit Netflix series, Virgin River. The show is a romance drama that is quite often described as “comfort viewing,” adapted from the long-running romance book series by author Robyn Carr. When every new season drops, it immediately shoots to #1 on the Netflix charts. Today Martin opens up about a show that is so meaningful and special to him, and takes us into the world of Virgin River through his perspective. But we also talk about how he has evolved as a human being over the years, the importance of protecting his peace, why men need to feel safe to express their emotions, and how the internet has named him one of the most swoon-worthy stars in all of television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by the always dapper, the always smooth, Michael Bublé. Michael has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide over the course of his extraordinary career. His voice is often described as one of the best of our time, and it’s a voice that can do it all: pop, swing, jazz, R&B and more. He takes his audiences on a special journey with every song he performs. In this conversation, Bublé opens up about his new whiskey company Fraser & Thompson, the sentimental meaning behind the name, how creating a whiskey brand is not much different than how he creates his music, working with the legendary Cher to re-record his song “Home,” and how important it is to be living in the now. https://fraserandthompsonwhiskey.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by the legendary Rob Thomas, who rose to fame as the co-founder and lead singer of Matchbox Twenty. The band burst onto the scene in the mid 90’s and has remained as one of the most beloved multi-generational bands in the world. Rob continues to toggle between being a frontman for the rock band and a Grammy-nominated solo star. Rob opens up about what he’s most proud of when he looks back at his incredible career, the importance of writing original music, where his inspiration comes from, how his song “Push” ended up in Barbie, releasing a Christmas album when the world so badly needed a bit of joy, how he prefers that people know his songs more than they know him, and the number one artist he hopes to someday sing a duet with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Claire Holt, internationally known for playing Rebekah Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies. The Vampire Diaries is the longest-running vampire series ever and Claire quickly became a fan-favorite character. Claire opens up about why she almost didn’t show up to her audition, how her character went from being originally a 3-episode guest star to a huge part of the franchise, taking pride in creating a safe corner of the internet for her fans to share their personal experiences through her new website, the challenges she’s faced in parenting, how she hopes to inspire open dialogue among other parents, if she thinks her cast will all reunite for a project in the future, and if she will ever show her kids her work in The Vampire Diaries when they’re older.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Camilla Luddington, who stars in the ABC hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. Camilla is going into her 12th season of the series, which is an incredible testament to the power of the show, and the impressive character that she has created. Camilla opens up about joining a show that she was a huge fan of, the pressure that came along with that, the biggest challenge playing a character for over a decade, storylines she wants to explore for her character Dr. Joe Wilson in upcoming seasons, learning to let go of other people’s opinions, never having a plan B when it came to her career, and the Taylor Swift song she would listen to for the rest of her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Marie Avgeropoulos, star of the post-apocalyptic smash-hit television series, The 100. The internet crowns The 100 as one of “the greatest TV shows of all time,” and for good reason. Marie opens up about what it was like playing a heroine warrior fighting for her survival, how the darkness of her character could be all-consuming on set, life after starring on a 7-season show, the defining moment when she personally developed a warrior mentality, looking at fear with a face of bravery, and that one time Stephen King sent her a surprising tweet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Clinton Kelly and Stacy London for one of their first interviews since reconciling after a very public feud. Clinton and Stacy took pop culture by storm with their smash-hit television series What Not To Wear on TLC from 2003-2013. They became household names, but everything wasn’t as perfect as it seemed. In this beautifully moving and hopeful conversation, we move way deeper than the massive amounts of clickbait headlines that have disappointed Clinton and Stacy for years. This is THEIR story. They open up about the difficulties of navigating rapid fame, being thrust into the spotlight in a booming reality television landscape, reuniting and taking the next chapter of their friendship on the road, the healing power of forgiveness, and taking control of their careers while not relying on anyone else but themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by highly-acclaimed television producer Robbie Rogers, whose latest show Fellow Travelers is out now! Fellow Travelers is an epic LGBTQ+ love story and political thriller, chronicling the volatile romance of two very different men who meet in McCarthy-era Washington, one of the darkest periods in American history. Over the course of four decades, we follow the stories of five powerful main characters. Robbie opens up about the scene that made him break down in tears on-set, how people from all different walks of life can take something away from this series, being called to projects that dive into LGBTQ+ history, coming out as one of the first openly gay professional athletes, and learning to be proud of who he is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by international pop star Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who was a member of the multi-platinum selling girl band Little Mix. But now, it is her solo era and we are eagerly awaiting her highly-anticipated debut album. Leigh-Anne opens up about breaking free from the group dynamic to share her truest self, what we can expect with her upcoming album, the importance of loving yourself enough to not let people undervalue you, taking social media breaks, and reclaiming every piece of her power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Emmy-nominated actress (The Handmaids Tale) and singer/songwriter, Mckenna Grace. With over 70 impressive credits to her name like I Tonya, Captain Marvel, Ghostbusters Afterlife, and more, Mckenna has cemented her spot as a brilliant artist at just 17 years old. But today is all about a different kind of brilliance: her new 5-song EP, Autumn Leaves. Mckenna opens up about being a hopeless romantic, how she remains optimistic even after a big heartbreak, the importance of letting go, being inspired by Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift, and learning to like herself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress and New York Times bestselling author Hilarie Burton Morgan. Hilarie’s highly anticipated next book, "Grimoire Girl: A Memoir of Magic and Mischief” connects us to the enchantment that exists inside us all. Hilarie, best known for her roles in One Tree Hill and White Collar, opens up about how she lives her life with intention, why we all should take some time to write our own eulogies, ways to create magic in your life each and every day, personal stories of synchronicity where the universe had her back, and why certain parts of her career no longer fuel her soul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Tyler Henry, the most sought-after clairvoyant medium in the United States and around the world. Tyler is the star of the Netflix series Life After Death. He’s known for bringing comfort, closure, and hope to thousands of people through his heartfelt readings, and millions through his shows. Tyler opens up about struggling to step into his true identity, powerful life lessons learned through being a medium, how he handles the skeptics, who Tyler really is beyond his abilities, and that one time a ghost gave him a scare during a peaceful shower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Laura Marano, an accomplished actress, singer, and songwriter who just released her powerful debut album, I May Be An Actress, but I Can’t Fake How I Feel. Laura opens up about times in her life when she didn’t feel like she was enough, how even the seemingly happiest people may not always be okay, her love/hate relationship with social media, learning to let go of the things that you can’t control in life, and how after stormy times, she holds onto hope that a rainbow will appear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by James Maslow of the global sensation, Big Time Rush. James opens up about what it’s really like being in one of the most popular boy bands in the world, bringing the group back together after a ten year hiatus, how he looks at success today, selling out the iconic Madison Square Garden, how he’s evolved since joining Big Time Rush back in 2009, and why fear won’t dictate the course of his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by the one and only… Billy Porter! Billy is an award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright. Right now, he is brilliantly living out his international pop star dreams. Billy opens up about his upcoming new music in the album The Black Mona Lisa, refusing to be put into a box that doesn’t reflect his truth, how his “liability” was actually his superpower, why he is so grateful to be alive, the time he ended up on a call with Taylor Swift, and that it’s never too late to go after your wildest dreams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Jason Derulo, the award-winning singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and now author of his part self-help, part memoir, Sing Your Name Out Loud. Jason opens up about his childhood dreams of becoming one of the biggest pop stars in the world, overcoming one of the darkest times in his life, the rules he lives by to find success and stay on a path to greatness, and how even the biggest global superstars can feel vulnerable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Matthew López, the co-writer and director of the highly-anticipated film, “Red, White & Royal Blue,” which is based on the best-selling novel by Casey McQuiston. Matthew opens up about why Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez were the right choices to play the leading men, the moment on-set that blew him away, the importance of the love scenes, and why leading with kindness will always be what he strives for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Scott Hoying, the three time Grammy® Award-winning artist who has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide as part of the multi-platinum-selling a cappella group Pentatonix. Today, he opens up about his first ever solo EP, “Parallel.” Scott dives into the love story behind his music, putting out solo music for the very first time, stepping into his most authentic and powerful self, battling stage fright, and recently saying “I Do,” to his husband Mark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the writers' and actors' strikes in full swing, Tommy takes a break from interviewing the stars of the screen to talk to you, the audience! Join us as we reach into the mailbag for our first ever "Ask Tommy" episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike*** This week, Tommy is joined by star of "Shadowhunters,” Kat McNamara. Kat dishes on her experience playing a beloved demon-hunter, working on a series adapted from popular graphic novels, keeping romantic on-screen relationships platonic off-screen, and how to be open to letting joy into your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy is joined by Edvin Ryding of Netflix's hit show "Young Royals." Edvin discusses the impact of "Young Royals" for the youth of the LGBTQ+ community, scenes from his career he would shoot again if he had the chance, and managing people's expectations of him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by star of "The Vampire Diaries" and host of "A Superbloom Podcast," Candice King. Candice breaks down her favorite memories of working on a hit show, how she balances work with motherhood, and how she defines success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy is joined by Sang-Heon Lee of Netflix's XO Kitty. He opens up about his time living overseas, booking his first job, his journey to self-confidence and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the world premiere of I've Never Said This Before, Tommy is joined by Hunter Doohan of Netflix's hit show Wednesday. Hunter dishes on shooting in Romania, everything wrong with social media, how he deals with body image, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing the new podcast I’ve Never Said This Before with Tommy DiDario!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.