Zach Sang Show
Zach Sang is a multimedia superstar with a new generation of followers. He is a radio prodigy, former Nickelodeon personality, social media addict, pop culture junkie… and everyone’s best friend.
Episodes
Mel Robbins on 'The Let Them Theory,' Manifestation, Psychedelic Therapy, Jealousy and and Oprah
Mel Robbins on Making a Load of Money from Telling People How to Count DownAnd we’ve got Mel Robbins on the couch for the first time ever! Host of 'The Mel Robbins Podcast' (the third-largest show globally on Spotify, the most-followed show on Apple Podcasts and approaching a billion downloads) and author of bestseller 'The Let Them Theory,' Mel knows a thing or two about giving advice. B
Haley Baylee Talks Viral House Tour, Social Media Strategy, Red Carpets and Let's Marry Harry
Hot on the heels of her hosting the ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ Reunion (woof - that was a car crash she navigated with aplomb!), Haley Baylee joins us to talk about her accidental path to becoming one of the internet’s biggest creators, from growing up with two mechanical engineer parents and wanting to become a doctor to pageants, modeling and eventually betting on herself following her divorce
Mary Beth Barone on Comedy Special 'Galaxy Brain', Overcompensating, Gay Awakenings, and Katy Perry
Our queen Mary Beth Barone joins us in the studio for the first time! The comedian, writer and 'Overcompensating' cast member is here to talk about her new stand-up special 'Galaxy Brain,' (let’s get this girl a Grammy!), her love of female pop stars, Katy Perry's impact on society, and that time she accidentally did meth (oops!). We also get into her gay awakening, the differences betwee
Eric Nam on The Traitors, New Album 'Confessions of a Lonely Heart,' & Avatar: The Last Airbender
Eric Nam is back! We haven't had the singer, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, producer and podcasting powerhouse on the show since 2022 — although Zach is convinced it's been seven years. What is time anyway! Somehow Eric looks younger than ever, despite having approximately 17 different careers. From growing up in Atlanta and singing in choir to becoming a major star in South Korea, buil
Remi Wolf Talks New Album 'Mud', Sobriety, 'Off Campus,' and John Mayer
We’ve got Remi Wolf on the couch for the first time (along with her little doggo) to talk about her incredible third album, 'Mud.’ We talk to the Palo Alto-born singer about turning 30 and the personal reckoning that shaped this new chapter of her life. She opens up about getting sober (again) after an emotional meltdown at Lollapalooza in 2025, navigating depression, body image and heart
Greta Van Fleet on Surviving the Critics, the Real Greta, and New Album 'Palace for the People'
Formed in Frankenmuth, Michigan, in 2012, Greta Van Fleet have been making music since they were barely teenagers. Now, 14 years later, twins Josh (30) and Jake Kiszka (30), younger brother Sam Kiszka (27), and drummer Danny Wagner (27) are back with their new fourth album 'Palace for the People,' and join us in the studio for the first time.We talk about the inspiration behind the record
Riley Green Talks New Album 'That's Just Me,' The Voice, Acting in ‘Marshals,’ & Stagecoach 2027
It’s been just 12 months since he last sat on our couch but in the interim Riley Green’s star has only burned brighter. He's gearing up to headline Stagecoach 2027, slid into Blake Shelton's chair on 'The Voice,' and made his acting debut in 'Marshals.' Somehow, he's also found time to release a new album, 'That's Just Me.'We get into the stories behind the album's 23 tracks, his collabor
Lance Bass on 'NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Astronaut Training, Coming Out, and New Show 'Cocktail Wars'
We can't believe it's taken this long, but Lance Bass is finally making his Zach Sang Show debut! Lance joins us to talk about his new show 'Cocktail Wars' with longtime bestie and fellow 'NSYNC member Joey Fatone, filming 10 shows in five days, and just how much liquor was imbibed. He takes us back to the early days of 'NSYNC, from living together and figuring out his place in the group
Nessa Barrett on New Album 'Tough Love,' Writing Dark Romance Novels, “Dracula” and "Candy"
Nessa Barrett was just here five months ago to talk about her EP 'Jesus Loves a PrimaDonna' — and now she’s already back with her third album, 'Tough Love.' She talks about how that EP informed the new record, becoming Bunny — and the various characters on the record as facets of her — imagining her exes watching from the audience, making “Fetish” her BPD hot-girl anthem, the Fleetwood Ma
‘Coven Academy’ Cast on Love Triangles, On-Screen Kisses, Witches & Queer Vampire Energy
Things get a little witchy — and a lot chaotic — when the ‘Coven Academy’ stars Malina Pauli Weissman, Jordan Leftwich, Ora Duplass, and Louis Thresher hit the couch. The new supernatural series follows three teenage witches at an elite magic school in New Orleans, where they’re learning to control their powers while dealing with friendship, grief, dangerous secrets and, naturally, some v
Chelsea Cutler Talks New Album ‘IS THE END?’ Embracing Her Sexuality, and OCD
Chelsea Cutler is back on the pod! She’s been here many times over the years, but this time there’s a lot to catch up on — a new city, a new relationship, a new era and her fourth album, ‘IS THIS THE END?’Chelsea opens up about making the record in real time during a particularly vulnerable and challenging season of her life, and why she’s not interested in wrapping everything up with nea
Hasan Minhaj on Collegiate Bollywood Dancing, Mindy Kaling, Cultural Identity and 'Best of the Best'
Hasan Minhaj joins us to talk about his new Netflix movie 'Best of the Best,' a college comedy set in the fiercely competitive world of Bollywood fusion dance. He gets into why this was basically Greek life for the South Asian diaspora, writing the movie during lockdown with Prashanth Venkataramanujam and pulling from some painfully true stories from his own life — including bidding hundr
Sebastian Maniscalco Talks His Glow Up, Comedy, His Dad and De Niro, Marcello Hernández and SNL
The 53-year-old Ital-Chicago native has spent decades turning the everyday absurdities of family, relationships, and human behavior into observational comedy, going from waiting tables for years to honing his craft at The Comedy Store (which he still does) to becoming one of the biggest touring comedians in the country. He joins us to break down his growing SiriusXM podcast universe, incl
Awsten Knight of Waterparks Talks Jinx, Video Games, DeuxMoi and Ghosts
Waterparks’ Awsten Knight is back on the show — at this point, we’ve genuinely lost count of how many times he’s been here — but this time he’s joining us to talk about the band’s new album 'JINX.'Three years in the making, Awsten breaks down the themes behind the record, from existential dread and losing father figures to talking to his inner child and why creativity, for him, is so root
No Na Talks Debut Album 'island girl,' Bringing Indonesia to the World, and Their Origin Story
Meet No Na, the 88rising-signed Indonesian girl group made up of Christy Gardena, Esther Geraldine, Baila Fauri and Shazfa Adesya. This is actually their second time on the show — we first met them last year (unreleased), but now they’re back with a whole debut album, 'island girl,' to dig into.The girls get into their Indonesian roots and the sounds of home that have made their way into
Freya Skye on ‘Bad Taste,’ ‘Zombies 5,’ Junior Eurovision, Julia Michaels, and Upcoming Debut Album
Freya Skye is back! We first had her in back in 2025 alongside the cast of ‘ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires,’ and this time the British singer and actress joins us solo to talk about her latest single ‘Bad Taste’ — bad taste in romantic partners, that is, and finding her identity outside of Disney. She gets into establishing her aesthetic, why she doesn’t think she’s cool, busking at 12,
Bella Poarch on Finding Safety in Art, Imaginary Friends, and Debut Album ‘Picnic at the Cemetery’
Bella Poarch returns for the second time and this time the US Navy veteran turned social media star turned pop powerhouse joins us to dig into her long-awaited debut album ‘Picnic at the Cemetery.’ An incredible visual artist and world-builder, Bella explains how the Filipino tradition of celebrating All Saints’ Day inspired the record, why cemeteries have always felt safe to her and the
Tove Lo on New Album ‘Estrus,’ Marriage, Situationship Exes, and Writing for Lisa and Rosalía
Tove Lo is back! One of our favorite return guests joins us to talk about her sixth album, ‘Estrus,’ out September 18, and the twisty four-year road that led her there. She breaks down the meaning behind the title — a female animal being “in heat” and why this resonates for her — and gets into writing the record in a tiny fishing village in Sweden, her Swedish versus LA selves, diving hea
Miku Martineau Talks 'Crew Girl,' 'Bet' Season 2 and Japanese Representation
21-year-old Japanese-Canadian actress Miku Martineau joins us to talk about her two very different Netflix worlds: returning as Yumeko in Season 2 of ‘Bet’ and starring as Teagan in ‘Crew Girl.’ She breaks down how she approached a character with existing manga lore versus building Teagan from the ground up, the surprising similarities between the two, going blonde for ‘Crew Girl,’ learni
Joey King Talks 'Practical Magic 2,' Becoming Gypsy Rose, 'Ramona and Beezus' and 'The Conjuring'
The inimitable Joey King joins us on the couch to talk about joining Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in ‘Practical Magic 2.’ At just 27, Joey has already been acting for more than two decades, starting out in commercials at four before landing her breakout role opposite Selena Gomez in ‘Ramona and Beezus’ (which we chat about of course). In this wide-ranging convo she reflects on growing
Medium Build Talks Fame, Fear, Sobriety, Queerness, and New Album 'King of Having Fun'
Medium Build, aka 35-year-old Nick Carpenter, joins us to talk about his new album 'King of Having Fun' and the evolution that brought him here. What starts off as a chat about his gold tooth winds up as a wide-ranging, earnest, honest, and very funny conversation covering his evangelical upbringing in Georgia, his hedonistic years in Anchorage, Alaska, his time in Nashville, his breakthr
Jackson Olson Talks ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ The Savannah Bananas, & ‘The Greatest Showman’
At 28 years old, New Milford, Connecticut native Jackson Olson has gone from chasing the traditional baseball dream to becoming one of the most recognizable faces of the Savannah Bananas — and now he’s trading Banana Ball for the ballroom on Season 35 of ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Jackson joins us to talk about how he landed a spot on the Bananas, finding his personality as a performer in
Too $hort Talks Blow the Whistle, Working with Biggie & Tupac and New Album "Sir Too $hort, Vol. 2"
Too $hort joins us to look back on more than four decades in hip-hop and the stories behind one of the genre’s most enduring careers. He takes us back to Oakland in the ’80s, when he was selling $20 custom raps on cassette to local drug dealers, and explains how his voice and name became famous around the Bay Area before people even knew what he looked like. He also gets into the stories
AWICH & Taka: Everything You Need to Know About YAO
AWICH and ONE OK ROCK frontman Taka join us to introduce YAO, the new Japanese supergroup bringing together AWICH, ONE OK ROCK, CHICO CARLITO and Paledusk. They explain how the collective came together, the Japanese philosophy behind its name, spending a month in Biarritz creating together and the story behind debut single “777.” Plus, working with RZA, JAY-Z and Linkin Park, and the diff
The Warning Talks Double Standards, Sean Paul, “Kerosene,” and New Album 'Everything's Falling'
The Warning join us in the studio for a second time to discuss their fifth album, Everything's Falling. Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, sisters Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal stop in fresh from Japan to talk about making the record, taking six months off the road to process the past five years, and what they've learned after 13 years together as a band. We also get into why the
Sara Bareilles on Love, Loss, Empathy, and New Album & Documentary ‘Good Grief’
The legend that is Sara Bareilles joins us to talk about ‘Good Grief,’ her first album in seven years, and the new documentary of the same name. She opens up about navigating some incredibly difficult years, and the tenderness, humor and humility she’s found along the way. During that time, she’s said goodbye to several close friends while also embarking on IVF, and she’s open in her musi
Owen Thiele Talks ‘Adults’ Season 2, Famous Friends, Raven Symone, Jack Innanen and Adoption
Owen Thiele has stories for days. We could have kept him chin-wagging on the couch for another hour, but the actor, podcaster, and all around hilarious human stopped by primarily to talk about the hotly anticipated second season of ‘Adults,’ which, by the way, blows season 1 out of the water. We discuss the show in-depth, working with his now-bestie castmates and the arc of Anton’s story,
Maia Reficco & Fernando Lindez Talk ‘The Last Sunrise’, Bad First Impressions, Chemistry and Messi
Maia Reficco and Fernando Lindez join us to discuss their new Prime Video romance ‘The Last Sunrise,’ based on the novel by Anna Todd. Maia stars as Ry, a college student living with a chronic illness who heads to Mallorca with her protective mother, played by Eva Longoria, and unexpectedly falls for local Julián, played by Fernando. Maia comes to the film after starring in ‘Pretty Little
Chino Pacas Talks El Gordo Trae El Mando, Drake, Corridos and New Album "QSLLP V2"
At just 19 years old, Chino Pacas has already released three LPs: 'Que Sigan Llegando las Pacas' (2024), 'CRISTIAN' (2025), and now 'QSLLP V2' — a record inspired in part by John Wick. His music is yet another reason why corridos are going global and reaching new, younger audiences. He joins us on the couch for the first time to talk about his beginnings in Mexico, the essential influence
Matt Sturniolo on Growing Up a Triplet, Therapy, Anxiety, and His Memoir ‘What Happened Yesterday’
After having Nick and Chris on the show over the years we finally bag Matt who has something he’s super proud to talk about: his memoir ‘What Happened Yesterday.’ The 23-year-old opens up about growing up as a triplet with Nick and Chris and the complicated process of figuring out who he is outside of his brothers after spending much of their lives having practically identical experiences
Harry Jowsey Talks "Let's Marry Harry," Reality TV Success, Acting and Losing His Dad
Harry Jowsey returns to discuss his new Netflix show ‘Let’s Marry Harry,’ where 20 women are competing for his heart as he searches for a wife with help from friends Amanda Kloots, Sony Henty, and his ex Georgia Hassarati. Alex Cooper also pops in with her two cents. The Aussie-born reality TV bad boy and heartthrob has become a reality TV regular (watch out for him on ‘The Mob’ this Fall
Omah Lay Talks "Clarity of Mind,' 'Boy Alone,' Afrobeats and Shaving His Head
Omah Lay joins us two years after his last visit — an interview during which he experienced his first-ever earthquake! Nothing quite so eventful happened this time, but a lot has changed.Now 29, Omah Lay is back with his sophomore LP, ‘Clarity of Mind,’ an album he believes might just be the greatest Afrobeats album ever made.He opens up about the past two years and what it has taken to f
FLO Talks New Album "Therapy at the Club," "Cry Ugly," "Cardboard Box," and Tiny Desk
FLO join us in the studio for the first time to discuss their latest album ‘Therapy at the Club’ and they are a hoot. We get straight into it: the sisterhood, the songwriting, the haters, and all the drama that goes down at the club (and the club loos - that’s British for bathroom, FYI). They even do a bit of a capella, because, of course, their seamless vocal blending is the bedrock of t
Noah LaLonde Talks ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’, Jackie & Cole, Hockey and Nikki Rodriguez
Noah LaLonde, aka Cole Walter joins us on the couch to discuss season three of ‘My Life with the Walter Boys,’ and boy, this season things get prettttty steamy. Of course we get into the evolution of Jackie and Cole’s relationship, and what’s ahead in Season 3 (ugh that ex of Jackie’s who shows up!), plus his nerve-racking chemistry test, conversations with the author behind the original
Travie McCoy Talks Gym Class Heroes, "Billionaire," “Cupid’s Chokehold,” and "Universal Langauge"
Travie McCoy sits down with us for the first time ever — a rescheduled interview because just before he was supposed to come in, he legit broke his neck. So we find out what happened there, how he’s been recovering, and what’s up with the first new Gym Class Heroes music since 2011. It’s a song called “Universal Language” and an album is coming… but as for the rest of the band? You’ll ju
Mrs. GREEN APPLE Talks "Brand New" From 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' Phase 3 and "Inferno"
Mrs. GREEN APPLE join us for the first time ever to discuss entering Phase 3 of their career, writing “Brand New,” the Japanese theme song for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. The trio — made up of Motoki Ohmori, Hiloto Wakai, and Ryoka Fujisawa — reflect on the journey from being friends in school to becoming one of the country's biggest bands, why they divide their career into distinct "pha
Rebecca Black Talks Boiler Room, 'The Age of the Exhibitionist', 'Friday' and 'Sugar Water Cyanide'
We're thrilled to finally welcome Rebecca Black to the studio. It's been 15 years since she became a global viral sensation at just 13 years old with "Friday"—a song that also made her what many have called "the internet's first punching bag." Since then, she's quietly built one of pop's most fascinating second acts: growing up in public, embracing her queer identity, becoming an acclaime
Jacob Batalon Talks Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Zendaya & Tom Holland, Pokémon and Becoming Ned Leeds
Jacob Batalon joins us to discuss reprising his role as Ned Leeds for a fourth time in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' The Hawaii-born Filipino actor reflects on nearly a decade growing up alongside Tom Holland and Zendaya, the chemistry audition that changed his life, and why he wasn't even sure there would be a fourth Spider-Man film. It's hard to believe that landing one of the biggest fr
XLOV Talk Choreo, Beauty Essentials, “Rizz,” and ‘I’mma Be’ and EP ‘I,God’
XLOV join us in the studio for the first time ever! The stunning quartet — made up of Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru — who hail from China, Taiwan Korea, and Japan, respectively, are here to talk about their latest, fourth EP ‘I,God,’ but it’s also a getting to know you chat. We find out more about their origins, meeting initially on a Korean survival show, and how under Wumuti’s leadership
Kylie Cantrall Talks 'Space Between,' Descendants and New EP 'Valley Girl Problems'
Kylie joins us again, a year after the release of ‘Rise of Red,’ after her EP ‘B.O.Y.,’ and after the Zombies/Descedents tour. Now she’s back with the latest installment of Disney’s Descendents ‘Wicked Wonderland,’ and a new EP ‘Valley Girl Problems’ - a collection of wall-to-wall pop perfection with lyrics that are searingly vulnerable and evisceratingly on-point. As her private life imp
GIVĒON Talks Relationships, Heartbreak, Singing to SZA, Justin Bieber, and 'BELOVED II'
Long Beach's own GIVĒON joins us on the couch for the first time to talk about the deluxe version of his album 'BELOVED II.' The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter reflects on growing up on the east side of Long Beach, the first song he ever wrote, his Barry White-esqu baritone, working on Justin Bieber's “Peaches,” and collaborating with artists including Leon Thomas and Teddy Swims. (Tu
Ne-Yo on 20 Years of “So Sick”, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Michael Jackson, and New Album ‘Highway 79’
Twenty years after releasing his classic debut album 'In My Own Words,' Ne-Yo joins us to reflect on that record and the songs that changed his life while introducing his new album country-R&B album, 'Highway 79.' He looks back on his legendary collaborations with Swedish songwriting duo Stargate, the creation of “So Sick,” and the stories behind songs like “Closer” and “Miss Independ
Olivia O’Brien on Relationships, Oversharing, and New Album ‘Pixie’
Always a joy to have Olivia O’Brien back on the pod — this time to discuss her latest album ‘Pixie’ (it’s her haircut, but listen, she definitely was big into fairies back in the day). It’s been a decade since her breakout hit 'i hate u, i love u' with gnash introduced her to the world, and Olivia is embracing a new era — teaming up with Day Wave aka Jackson Phillips — to create a record
Malia Baker on Chloe Charming, ‘Descendants,’ and New Film 'Wicked Wonderland'
FYI spoilers are in this episode!After breaking out as Mary Anne Spier in Netflix's 'The Baby-Sitters Club,' Malia Baker has become one of Disney's brightest young stars as Chloe Charming in the 'Descendants' franchise. Joining us on the couch for the first time, Malia chats all about 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' where Chloe and Red must deal with the consequences of changing the pas
Vishal Mishra on His Bollywood Journey, Rejection, and Debut Album 'Pagalpan'
One of the biggest voices in modern Bollywood, Vishal Mishra has built an extraordinary career as a singer, songwriter, composer, and playback singer. Best known for songs like "Kaise Hua," "Pehle Bhi Main," "Aaj Bhi," and "Jaate Hue Lamho," his music has become a staple of contemporary Indian cinema, finding audiences around the world. Now, after years of success writing for film, he's r
D’Arcy Carden Talks Janet in ‘The Good Place,’ ‘Broad City’ and New Show ‘Five Star Weekend’
This inimitable, hilarious, and quip-tastic D’arcy Carden joins us on the couch for the first time to discuss her new ensemble show ‘Five Star Weekend,’ where she plays an over-eager pal with zero social awareness alongside stellar cast including Jennifer Garner, Chloe Sevigny, Regina Hall, and Gemma Chan, to name a few! But we also had to get into her iconic other roles, specifically Jan
Daniella Monet Talks Trina Vega, the ‘Victorious’ Legacy, ‘Hannah Montana,’ and ‘Hollywood Arts’
Thirteen years since the end of ‘Victorious’ and its spin-off is now imminent: ‘Hollywood Arts,’ starring Daniella Monet reprising her role as Trina (and exec producing). Crazy. Crazier still that Monet — who came up with Zach — has never been on the show. So this interview is really more like a catch up with old friends as they reflect on the next chapter of one of Nickelodeon's most bel
Francesca Scorsese on Growing up with Martin Scorsese, Filmmaking, TikTok, and One Direction
Best known to many through her hilarious TikToks which often rope in her Oscar-winning legend of a Martin Scorsese, 26-year-old Francesca is also carving out a career as an actor/director/writer in her own right and she joins us fresh off the announcement that she’s been cast in Season 2 of Amazon's 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith.' We talk about growing up on legendary film sets, why acting scare
Zooey Deschanel Talks 'New Girl,' 'Elf,' Jonathan Scott & "I Thought I Saw Your Face Today"
All hail Zooey Deschanel! The indie-quirk queen! And yes we discuss her relationship to the word quirky! The actor will always be Jess from ‘New Girl’ and Summer from ‘500 Days of Summer’ and that adorable older sister stewardess in ‘Almost Famous,’ and we talk about all this — so many iconic roles — plus the lore of her blonde hair in ‘Elf.’But the craziest thing that’s happened to Zooey
Chandler Kinney Talks Legally Blonde Prequel "Elle," Zombies 5, PLL Liars: Original Sin a& DWTS
Before stepping into the world of Elle Woods, Chandler Kinney had already built an impressive career across Disney, horror, action, and reality TV. From playing fan-favorite werewolf Willa in Disney's 'Zombies' franchise to the horror movie obsessed Tabby Haworthe in 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,' and making history as part of the first all-Black partnership to reach the 'Dancing wi
MICO on Heartbreak, Discord Talent Shows, Authenticity, and Debut Album 'When the lights turn on'
MICO joins us in the studio for the first time to unpack ‘When the lights turn on,' the Filipino-Canadian artist's debut album, his biggest creative swing and his most personal project to date. The Toronto-born singer-songwriter first broke through with his 2022 indie-pop hit "cut my hair," which became a top 20 radio hit in Canada, with songs like "I'd Hate to Be My Friend" and "HOMESICK
Sienna Spiro Talks 'Die on this Hill,' Break Ups, Jimmy Fallon and New Album "Visitor"
We’re insanely excited to have 20-year-old London chanteuse Sienna Spiro on the couch. In the past year her career has gone stratospheric thanks to her retro-tinged ballads, instantly chic 60s styling, and her husky powerhouse vocals. If you like Adele, you’ll be falling for Sienna. Touting her debut album ‘Visitor’ we get into all the stories behind the songs from the depression (“Pure”)
Grupo Frontera Bad Bunny, “Coqueta,” World Cup Song, and New EP ‘Con Dolor’
Joining us in the studio for the very first time, Grupo Frontera are one of the biggest acts in música mexicana. Three albums into their career, the McAllen, Texas six-piece—Adelaido Solís III (vocals), Juan Javier Cantú (accordion), Alberto "Beto" Acosta (bajo quinto), Carlos Guerrero (drums), Julián Peña Jr. (bass), and Carlos Zamora (keyboards)—have helped bring cumbia norteña to a glo
HONGJOONG of ATEEZ Talks ATINYs, “Lemon Drop,” Golden Hour Series and New Music
ATEEZ leader, producer, and creative force Hongjoong returns to the studio for a conversation about the journey that's taken him from sending in a demo and training alone for six months to leading one of K-pop's biggest groups. With nearly 200 songwriting credits across ATEEZ's first eight years, the 27-year-old reflects on how he first fell in love with making music, his songwriting proc
Joe Santagato on Selling Out MSG, Proposing, and Building The Basement Yard
Joe Santagato. He's a regular-degular Italian-American born in Queens who has, along with his childhood bestie Frank Alvarez, become the internet's favorite hang. He joins us on the couch for the first time to chart his career from YT and Vine virality to being "the least famous person" to sell out MSG; building his podcasting empire with his buds, to becoming People Magazine's Sexiest Po
Earth, Wind & Fire Talks “September,” the Obamas, Maurice White, and Questlove’s Documentary
More than half a century after changing the sound of popular music, Earth, Wind & Fire are still bringing people together. Formed by the late Maurice White in 1969, the band fused soul, funk, R&B, jazz, rock, gospel, and African influences into a style that produced timeless classics like "September," "Shining Star," "Let's Groove," and "Reasons." Even today, "September" continues
Hayley Kiyoko on Turning ‘Girls Like Girls’ Into a Film, Queer Representation, and Her Life’s Work
Lesbian Jesus returns! Last year Hayley Kiyoko popped in to discuss her sophomore book, ‘Where There’s Room For Us,’ and she promised she’d return to discuss her debut feature length film ‘Girls Like Girls’ which started its life as a song (back in 2015), became a groundbreaking music video, evolved into a New York Times bestselling novel, and has now arrived on the big screen. Hayley ope
Jessie Reyez on Healing, Heartbreak, Polyamory, ‘Figures,’ and New Album 'A Little Vengeance'
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, and author Jessie Reyez joins us in the studio for the very first time. Since breaking through with 'Figures' in 2016, the Colombian-Canadian artist has built a career on searing honesty, turning some of her deepest wounds into songs that resonate around the world. Along the way the 25-year-old’s collaborated with everyone from Eminem and 6lack t
NMIXX on Love, Conflict, Anderson .Paak, Past Life Hypnosis, and New EP ‘Heavy Serenade’
Eight months after their last visit, NMIXX are back on the couch and ready to dive even deeper into the ever-expanding world of Mixxtopia. The JYP Entertainment sextet — Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin — join us to unpack their EP ‘Heavy Serenade,’ explain how it fits into the group's mythology, and discuss why love is never static. Along the way, they break down the harmon
Tori Kelly on Motherhood, Faith, Meena, and New Album ‘God Must Really Love Me’
Tori Kelly first joined us back in 2013, long before Grammy Awards, sold-out tours, and billions of streams. Over the years we've had a front-row seat to her evolution from YouTube breakout, ‘American Idol’ contestant and singer-songwriter to one of the most respected vocalists of her generation. Along the way she's earned praise from artists like Billie Eilish, voiced Meena the singing e
Bebe Rexha Talks "New Religion," "I'm A Mess" and New Album 'Dirty Blonde'
Bebe Rexha returns to the couch for one of her most vulnerable conversations yet. Having visited us countless times over the years, this interview skips the small talk and dives straight into the reality of rebuilding yourself after setbacks. As she enters a new independent chapter and prepares to release her new album 'Dirty Blonde,' Bebe opens up about faltering confidence, questioning
BINI on Coachella, Rapping in Tagalog, World Tour, and “Blush”
BINI are back on the couch! The trailblazing Filipina girl group first stopped by the studio last year, and now they return fresh off a historic performance at Coachella — a milestone not just for the eight members, but for Filipino representation on one of music’s biggest stages. In this conversation, they open up about what that moment meant, how they found out they were playing the fes
Sarah Sherman Talks SNL, Connor Storrie and Comedy Special "Squirm: Live + in the Flesh"
Sarah Sherman has quickly become one of the most distinctive voices in comedy. Best known as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live,' where her surreal characters, oddball sketches, and ongoing torment of Colin Jost have made her a fan favorite, Sherman has spent years building a devoted following on and off screen. With last year’s comedy special 'Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh' — prod
Teddy Swims Talks Life After "Lose Control," Fatherhood, Vanessa Carlton, and New Music
Last time Teddy Swims sat down with us was back in 2022, pre-”Lose Control,” before the record smashing accolades and awards, before becoming a father. So it’s a big time catch up to see what he’s been up to since then and what life looks like on the other side of that success, the pressure and privilege of creating a song that people may sing for the next 40 years, and why all the awards
Rico Nasty Talks "Smack a B," Margo's Got Money Troubles, Rage and Dinosaurs
Rico Nasty is joins us in the studio to discuss her forthcoming fourth album, and her role in Apple TV+'s ‘Margo's Got Money Troubles,’ starring alongside Elle Fanning (who she learned a lot from), Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman, as an OnlyFans model and rapper called KC. The DMV-born rapper talks rap, rock, parenting, fame, and dealing with other people's opinions.Elsewhere, we get
Tommy Lee Talks Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Sobriety, and ‘Tommyland Rides Again’
For more than four decades, Tommy Lee has been one of rock music's most recognizable drummers and personalities. As a founding member of Mötley Crüe, he helped define the excess, spectacle, and sound of the Sunset Strip era, earning a reputation as one of hard rock's ultimate hellraisers. Now, 45 years into the band's career, Tommy joins us to talk about the band getting back on the road,
Ryan Tedder on BTS, Beyoncé, Rosalía, and OneRepublic’s New Music
Ryan Tedder — frontman of OneRepublic and songwriter of countless hits for others — returns to the couch for the first time since 2020. New OneRepublic music is incoming, but we spend most of the interview discussing the state and evolution of the industry, plus we get the inside track on the artists he’s written songs with and for recently — BTS, Rosalía, Tate McRae — and some of the mo
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Maisie Peters is back with her third album ‘Florescence’ and wow is she in a different headspace / life-space from when we talked to her last in 2023 circa ‘The Good Witch.’ Happily in love and cohabiting with her boyfriend and her sister (the co-host of their podcast Twinhood) and her sister’s boyfriend (more on that later), between this record and the last the 25-year-old took stock, de
Zach Top Talks "I Never Lie," Covers, Grammys, and Album ‘Ain’t In It for My Health’
The winner of the inaugural Grammy for Best Traditional Country Album for his third album, ‘Ain’t In It for My Health,’ Zach Top didn’t come up through the usual Nashville machine. Born in Sunnyside, Washington, he was fronting his family’s bluegrass band at seven, dropped out of college in Colorado, posted covers of country legends on Facebook, faced label rejection, and somehow wound up
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan Talks 8 Years in Office, Gas Prices and Free College Tuition
It’s not every day a sitting governor stops by the couch. Gretchen Whitmer— the two-term Governor of Michigan, political lightning rod, and the politician affectionately nicknamed “Big Gretch” by the internet — joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that gets into both policy and personhood.We talk about the realities of leadership: her eight-year legacy, the philosophy of underpromisin
Joshua Bassett Talks New Memoir ‘Rookie,’ Imposter Syndrome, Ayahuasca, Hollywood, and Sobriety
It’s been a minute since Joshua was last on the couch. The last time in 2024 (https://tinyurl.com/muuvbhct) ,and then that time in 2021 (https://tinyurl.com/4e5kurcj), and every time he stops in, things get deep, fast. This interview is no different. The 25-year-old is back in the hot seat to discuss his memoir ‘Rookie: My Public, Private, and Secret Life,’ and much like his book, we cove
Linda Perry on “What’s Up?,” Christina Aguilera, 4 Non Blondes, & New Album ‘Let It Die Here’
Twenty-five years since her last solo album Linda Perry is back and swinging with a super vulnerable documentary and album, ‘Let It Die Here,’ a record that sees her parse her complicated relationship with her mother and her ultimate passing. She’s confronting her own mortality too, not to mention how she was raised and who she’s continuing to become. We get into all of this: she talks ab
Phil Dunster on ‘Ted Lasso,’ Unlikeable Characters, Wrestling Steve Carell, and New Show ‘Rooster’
Phil Dunster became really pretty famous during the pandemic, thanks to the feelgood vibes of ‘Ted Lasso’ which we all tuned into during the pandemic, investing in the character arc of braggadocious footballer Jamie Tartt and his *insert fire emoji* on-and-offscreen chemistry with Roy Kent, played by Brett Goldstein. (Please refer to Brett Goldstein and Phil Dunster being mostly straight
Melanie C Talks the Spice Girls, the 90s, Raving, and New Album ‘Sweat’
Can you believe it’s been 30 years since the release of the Spice Girls’ seminal debut single “Wannabe”? Bananas. Now in her 50s Melanie C — formerly Mel C, or known to many as Sporty Spice — joins us on the couch to chat about her new, euphoric album ‘Sweat.’ Born from her abiding love of dance music, which started as a teenager on the Costa Brava in Spain as a teenager and was reignited
Parker McCollum Talks New Deluxe Album, Almost Quitting Music and "The Limestone Kid"
Austin’s latest country star is no overnight sensation. He’s five albums deep and it’s his latest eponymous album that he’s joining us to discuss. A record that was banged out in NYC in just seven days. A record he thinks is his finest work yet and a record that restored his creative mojo. He’s been touring nonstop since he was 22 so no wonder he was feeling a little burnt out. We talk ab
Stephen Sanchez Talks "Love, Love, Love," Getting Engaged, Until I Found You and Max Martin
Back on the couch after the runaway success of his last debut album ‘Angel Face,’ the 23-year-old returns with his new record ‘LOVE, LOVE, LOVE’ — not a concept album like his first, but a record that gets down to basics in terms of celebrating what really makes the world go round: Love in all its forms. The California-born, Nashville-based singer is reflective with regards to his influen
Oliver Tree Talks Shrek, New Album "Love You Madly Hate You Badly," Antartica and "Life Goes On"
Why is Oliver Tree dressed like Shrek? Is it performance art or deeply earnest work? Are there any original ideas in the world? And what happens when you spend two years recording a record across seven continents and 80 countries ranging from Africa to China to Afghanistan. Oh and a year in Antarctica. We endeavour to explore all of what the heck Oliver Tree has been up to. Plus the story
Noah Kahan Talks New Album "The Great Divide," Stick Season and "Out of Body" Documentary
We’re thrilled to have Noah Kahan back in for a third time to discuss the double whammy of his new, fourth album ‘The Great Divide’ and his stunningly honest documentary ‘Out of Body’ (out now on Netflix) which charts this post-‘Stick Season’ period — the endless tours, the knuckling down to make this new record, and confronting not only himself in this new era, but also exploring the imp
Anna Cathcart Talks XO Kitty, Min Ho Relationship, "To All The Boys" Callbacks Canada & Season 4
Anna Cathcart joins us on the couch for the first time to discuss the latest season of ‘XO, Kitty’ and Dan is deeply excited, proving this series has resonance way beyond its target demo. We find out about Anna’s early years in the biz (‘Odd Squad,’ ‘Descendents 2’) and what it’s like to grow up in the public eye, the kind of pressures foisted upon young actors and how she’s negotiated th
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