What Are We Even Doing? with Kyle MacLachlan
iHeartPodcasts
Show overview
What Are We Even Doing? with Kyle MacLachlan launched in 2025 and has put out 45 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 35 min and 46 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. Published by iHeartPodcasts.
From the publisher
Join award-winning actor and social media madman Kyle MacLachlan on “What Are We Even Doing,” where he sits down with Millennial and Gen Z actors, musicians, artists, and content creators to share stories about the entertainment industry past, present, and future. Kyle and his guests will talk shop, compare notes on life, and generally be weird together. In a good way. Their conversations will resonate with listeners of any age whose interests lie in television & film, music, art, or pop culture.
Latest Episodes
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S1 Ep 28What is Angourie Rice Even Doing?
Actor, author, singer & producer Angourie Rice joins Kyle to chat about growing up in Australian theater & breaking into Hollywood, evolving as an actor & aiming to stay present, Huntsman vs. black widow spiders, and a recurring acting nightmare. After swapping breadmaking adventures, Angourie gives Kyle the scoop on The Last Thing He Told Me season 2, Tasmanian devils, her name’s origin, and the upcoming release of her sophomore book, My Wonderful Disgrace. Don’t miss Kyle & Angourie don chef hats & aprons for a game called Hey Mate, Let me Cook, where they must decipher cryptic lines from their past projects or eat Vegemite. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich Research by Kimberly Walls Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials! Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 27What is Ted Danson Even Doing?
Kyle’s Gen Z guest today is an actor, producer, writer, badass environmentalist & podcast host who you may recognize: April Fool’s, it’s icon & legend Ted Danson! Kyle & Ted unpack his passion for acting & pre-Cheers career, why younger generations seem to have more confidence than they did, Ted’s creative strategies, and tales from working with Steven Spielberg. After swapping Woody Harrelson fart stories & Dick Van Dyke fandom, the guys learn about friction maxing & rally for climate activism (support Oceana!) before wigging up for a game called Ted Dans-in’s and Outs–oh, snap! Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich Research by Kimberly Walls Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials! Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 26What is Charlie Puth Even Doing?
Professor Puth–aka multi-award winning/genius singer, songwriter, musician & producer Charlie Puth–brings his keyboard & legendary musical talent to the pod to chat with Kyle about his musical origins & the power of 12 notes, his creative process & how a sound becomes a song, what it’s like collaborating with Jeff Goldblum, Charlie’s upcoming initiation into fatherhood, why he pushes the envelope as an artist, and those hilarious Overcompensating shoutouts. After getting the deets on Charlie’s new album, Whatever’s Clever!, and upcoming tour, Kyle & Charlie compose themselves for a highkey/on-key game called In the Booth with Mr. Puth that’s full of improv, singing & some masterful impersonations - mic drop. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich Research by Kimberly Walls Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials! Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 25What is Kathryn Newton Even Doing?
Kyle links up with actor, producer & fellow golfer Kathryn Newton (or is it Timothée Chalamet?) to learn more about her creative process & acting career that began at age 4, Kathryn’s dedication to athleticism & doing her own stunts, why Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is extra special to her, and the verdict on if healthy competition can elevate one’s golf & acting game. After unpacking what current golf culture & fashion is like and why they love their craft & collaborating with great directors, Kyle & Kathryn tee up for a round of Pong on the Green!, a beer pong-inspired personal trivia game that drives nonstop entertainment. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich Research by Kimberly Walls Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials! Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.