Shut Up Evan
Shut Up Evan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Evan Ross Katz that blends LGBTQ+ culture, pop culture, and internet culture into longform conversations. Each episode features a celebrity guest who discusses their early life and career, along with their takes on topics ranging from thirst traps to Sarah Michelle Gellar's filmography. The show offers a candid, often humorous perspective on queer and online life, appealing to listeners interested in entertainment and cultural commentary.
Episodes
Myha'la
Evan Ross Katz chats with MYHA'LA on all things INDUSTRY and what's next for the actress. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro(3:00) Life today, travel, marriage(10:00) Musical theater, Broadway(15:00) Landing th
François Arnaud
Evan Ross Katz chats with FRANCOIS ARNAUD on all things HEATED RIVALRY and much more.Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Correction: Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 has been restored and is now available on Peacock. Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS(0
Hudson Williams (Part 2)
Evan Ross Katz is back with HUDSON WILLIAMS for part two of his Shut Up Evan appearance. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS(00:00) – Previously on Shut Up Evan(1:52) – Intro(3:14) – Fan call-in(6:56) – Michelle Wi
Hudson Williams (Part 1)
Evan Ross Katz chats with HUDSON WILLIAMS in his first podcast appearance. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS00:37 – Intro4:53 – Press tour8:44 – New life in the public eye, privacy, paparazzi21:17 – Hunter Schafer cal
Zachary Quinto
Evan Ross Katz chats with actor and producer ZACHARY QUINTO (of BRILLIANT MINDS) as he contemplates existential threats to art, his relationship with criticism, and practicing non-attachment. No softball topics here! Lighter topics include Zachary’s new favorite music, theater productions, and love for Pittsburgh. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Kat
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Evan Ross Katz (resident SMG historian) chats with the muse, the actress, and the icon SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR for our most requested Shut Up Evan appearance. ERK continues his quest for SMG knowledge as the pair discuss her career moments in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, SCOOBY-DOO, SEX AND THE CITY, and her return to the big screen in READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME. SMG opens up about her decision to tak
Connor Storrie
Evan Ross Katz chats with actor CONNOR STORRIE on all things HEATED RIVALRY in his first ever podcast appearance. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvanCHAPTERS00:00 Intro4:40 Success of the show9:00 Book vs. TV show fans14:00 Ilya’s journey,
Amanda Seyfried
ERK sits with actress AMANDA SEYFRIED. She shares details on her newest roles in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE and THE HOUSEMAID, her life upstate, learning to filter herself, the ugly side of fame, what she’s reading (shout out to JESSICA SIMPSON), and why she’s so fucking nice. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: SophiaShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz
Mary Steenburgen
Evan Ross Katz sits with actress and comedian MARY STEENBURGEN who shares fond memories with Hollywood’s favorites: DIANE KEATON, JANE FONDA, and JACK NICHOLSON, how empathy influences her acting, some thoughts on the success of her 30-year-marriage to TED DANSON, and much more. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram
Vivian Bond
ERK sits with VIVIAN BOND, icon - performer, writer, artist, activist, musician, amidst her current run at JOE’S PUB. The pair discuss acting vs. creating music, early days of New York and STUDIO 54, stories meeting PATTI SMITH, MADONNA, EARTHA KITT, MICK JAGGER (to name a few), performing in JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL’s SHORTBUS, befriending her demons, what it would take to revive KIKI DUANE, th
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley
ERK sits with PAUL MESCAL and JESSIE BUCKLEY amidst the premiere of their newest film, HAMNET. The pair discuss communal crying in theaters, working together, the evolving nature of their careers, deleting social media, the significance of getting older, and more. And Yes, Paul clears the record. He’s an Elphaba. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on I
Brittany Snow
ERK chats with BRITTANY SNOW and the pair waste no time at all bonding over their shared love of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, filming THE HUNTING WIVES S2, exploring Brittany’s evolution as a child actor on TV shows like AMERICAN DREAMS, directing PARACHUTE, comparing SEX AND THE CITY vs. THE HUNTNG WIVES protagonists, reviving JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE, and more. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia
Ariana Grande (Part 2)
ERK chats with ARIANA GRANDE on all things WICKED: FOR GOOD!Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia AsmuthCHAPTERS(00:00) Intro (00:52) The final shot(5:56) Inside the closet(12:18) Glinda and Elphaba’s future(13:24) Glinda’s journey(18:37) Vocal choices and flourishes(23:09) Ariana’s favorite sceneShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the podc
Lizzy Caplan
ERK sits with actress LIZZY CAPLAN amidst the premiere of NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T. As a local Brooklynite Lizzy chats about favorite restaurants, thoughts on fame and careers she admires, the staying power of MEAN GIRLS, FREAKS AND GEEKS cult following, reuniting with ISLA FISHER post BACHELORETTE, what she’s watching today, and the shifting Hollywood landscape. Host: Evan Ross KatzProd
Lee Pace
ERK sits with actor LEE PACE amidst his newest box office release THE RUNNING MAN. Despite his reservations for such a tall convo, Lee dives deep sharing his career journey from Texas to Juilliard to the stage to the big screen with his roles in THE NORMAL HEART, SOLDIER’S GIRL, THE FALL PUSHING DAISIES, TWILIGHT, THE HOBBIT, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, and more. He ponders his perspective shift as a
Jane Krakowski
ERK chats with actress, singer, dancer, broadway star, JANE KRAKOWSKI amidst her Broadway return in COLE ESCOLA’s OH, MARY! It’s good to be back. The two chat social media, Broadway (roles, revisions, and more), reality TV—is CELEBRITY TRAITORS in the cards? 30 ROCK and working with TINA FEY, deep cut reflections: FATAL ATTRACTION , MARCI X, and observing some of the greats on the job (LIZA M
Ariana Grande (Part 1)
ERK sits with ARIANA GRANDE for her third Shut Up Evan appearance. So, the two waste no time with introductions. Ari dives into her journey with WICKED and Glinda—including thoughts on the press tour, her views on cringe culture and PTSD, her reconnection with music and upcoming ETERNAL SUNSHINE TOUR, her battle with monsters, her favorite DRAG RACE stars, and her role in THE FOCKERS-verse with “M
Jodie Turner-Smith
ERK chats with actress and model, Jodie Turner Smith as she takes on her latest role as Athena in TRON: ARES. She shares her viral shower routine, newfound strength (physical and mental), Big Tit Energy, AI in Hollywood, her writer past and Tumblr girlie days, the role of fate, the FULL story behind her breakout KANYE music video appearance, and her true feelings on Pittsburgh (but it’s really not
Miles Heizer
ERK chats with actor MILES HEIZER following the premiere of his starring role in BOOTS on Netflix. He shares his experiences from filming, reflects on his early acting career with roles like ER, PARENTHOOD, and LOVE, SIMON, and his transition to playing gay characters, his favorite brands right now, and how he fared guest judging on DRAG RACE. Quick poll, should he change his Instagram handle? Hos
Jonathan Groff
ERK chats with Tony-winning JONATHAN GROFF amidst his leading role in Broadway’s JUST IN TIME. Similar to his performances, Groff has podcasting range: getting in shape for eight shows a week, LEA MICHELE pep talks, lessons from watching SURVIVOR’S PARVATI, working with SJP, DANIEL RADCLIFFE support, biking, harnesses and gay culture, WICKED, and more. Stay for a special guest question from Amy Ka
Malin Akerman
ERK is joined in the studio by MALIN AKERMAN to unpack her latest TV series, THE HUNTING WIVES and much more: THE COMEBACK revival, learning from LISA KUDROW, being on set with ROBERT MICHAEL MORRIS, working with MICHAEL PATRICK KING, her iconic ALS Ice Bucket Challenge make out with CARLA GUGINO, aging in Hollywood, and what she’d be doing if she weren’t acting. And yes, the wigs are addressed. H
Alison Brie and Dave Franco
ERK chats with our first podcast power couple, ALISON BRIE AND DAVE FRANCO as leads and producers of their new horror film, TOGETHER. The two discuss nudity equity, the evolution of the press tour (yes, toenail clippings are addressed), classic horror flicks, comfort watches, GIRLS, SEX AND THE CITY, Alison in the SCREAM franchise, and more. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia AsmuthShow lin
Lena Dunham
ERK is joined in the studio by LENA DUNHAM to unpack her latest TV series, TOO MUCH, and much much more: body image, SURVIVOR strategy, HOUSEWIVES love, making friends in adulthood, “Lena Dunham” in pop culture, SEX AND THE CITY, filming in New York, creative success, and of course, GIRLS.Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.
Celine Song
ERK chats with director and writer CELINE SONG (PAST LIVES) in the midst of her latest movie premiere, MATERIALISTS, starring DAKOTA JOHNSON, PEDRO PASCAL, and CHRIS EVANS. The two dive deep into New York culture, love in a data world, SEX AND THE CITY, reality vs. cinema, and much more. As CHARLI XCX dubbed, it's "Celine Song Summer," and we concur. Host: Evan Ross KatzEditor: Sophia AsmuthS
Tom Francis
ERK is back for a special chat with actor and singer, TOM FRANCIS. As Tom wraps production for his Tony nominated role in SUNSET BOULEVARD, the two chat about performing with NICOLE SCHERZINGER, a potential RENT revival, his first tv gig alongside PENN BADGLEY (YOU), his work in NOAH BAUMBACH's latest film (JAY KELLY), and more. Host: Evan Ross KatzEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: E
Natasha Rothwell
ERK chats with actress, writer and producer NATASHA ROTHWELL. The pair discuss creating and starring in her new series HOW NOT TO DIE ALONE, working with ISSA RAE (INSECURE) and MIKE WHITE (WHITE LOTUS), discovering and honing her comedy chops, musical theater, setting boundaries, and more. And yes, we couldn't resist a bit of White Lotus season 3 chatter.Host: Evan Ross KatzEditor: Sophia AsmuthS
Ariana Grande
ERK Chats with Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress ARIANA GRANDE. The pair discuss her latest album, ETERNAL SUNSHINE (and share some exciting news relevant to that), her appearance in the upcoming film adaptation of WICKED, our shared love of musical theater (and whether we'll ever get Grande back on Broadway), social media, mental health, SEX AND THE CITY and much, much
Nicole Kidman
ERK chats with legendary actress and producer NICOLE KIDMAN ahead of her latest project, A FAMILY AFFAIR. They discuss the future of rom coms, working with EXPATS director Lulu Wang, BIG LITTLE LIES, PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 (yes, confirmed), and what to expect in BABY GIRL with HARRIS DICKINSON. We also flirt with the idea of an AMC commercial sequel in which ERK just may test his produce
Met Galapalooza with Ariana Grande, Josh O'Connor, Greta Lee, Jonathan Bailey, Jamie Dornan, Ayo Edebiri, Dan Levy, Omar Apollo, and Alison Oliver.
They say a picture's worth a thousand words. Who needs pictures when you have the stars themselves? On an all-new SHUT UP EVAN, Evan travels to the Carlyle Hotel to chat with some of the VIPS attending the 2024 Met Gala in Loewe. They Include: Ariana Grande (00:00), Josh O'Connor (15:15), Greta Lee (20:55), Jonathan Bailey (28:08), Jamie Dornan (35:58), Ayo Edebiri (43:05), Dan Levy (47:54), Omar
Sydney Sweeney
New episode alert! ERK is joined by actress and producer SYDNEY SWEENEY as she prepares for her latest feature film release, IMMACULATE. They chat all things fashion, business, and even some haunting that are very close to home. Special guests include EUPHORIA’s MAUDE APATOW, PROPERTY BROTHERS DREW and JONATHAN SCOTT, and WHITE LOTUS’ MOLLY SHANNON.Host: Evan Ross KatzEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow lin
Zac Posen
Urgent episode drop! ERK chats with fashion designer and GAP’s newest creative director, ZAC POSEN as he reflects on his two-decades-long career. He shares how he trail-blazed celebrities and theatricalities into the flat fashion scene of the early 2000s, survived media pressure by the great CATHY HORYN, costume designed for RYAN MURPHY’s latest miniseries Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, found inspira
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal 'All of Us Strangers'
Special episode alert! ERK sits down with ANDREW SCOTT and PAUL MESCAL to debrief on their latest starring roles in ALL OF US STRANGERS. The two discuss the loss, lust, and longing they embodied on screen together. It’s a snack of an episode that will leave you hungry for the full feature film.Host: Evan Ross KatzEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagr
Jenna Lyons
ERK chats with fashion designer and business entrepreneur JENNA LYONS (36:10). Oh and Yes, she’s also the breakout star on REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK (but don’t put her in a box!). LYONS dishes about her place in the RHONY cast of characters, why she went on the show, and how she survived the filming. She ponders on her past as J.CREW’s creative director, her GIRLS acting gig, and her
Delta Work
ERK chats with Emmy Award-winning drag queen DELTA WORK (46:00) about her fabulously opinionated talk show VERY DELTA, her time on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE as well as her falling out with RU and RAVEN, ONLYFANS (and the untapped potential of creating her own foot account), BARBIE theories, and more. Special guest CHEYENNE JACKSON calls in with his own question. Ahead of the interview, listen as ERK and
Zoe Lister-Jones
ERK chats with SLIP writer, director, and star ZOE LISTER-JONES (47:06) about working with DAKOTA JOHNSON, her own sexual awakening, her strategy for winning SURVIVOR, destigmatizing Hollywood sex scenes, acting in BEAU IS AFRAID, her brunch with BARBRA STREISAND, and her directorial debut with the film BAND AID. Before the interview, listen as ERK and Sean discuss both the film and cultural momen
Melanie Lynskey
ERK chats with YELLOWJACKETS and THE LAST OF US actress MELANIE LYNSKEY (31:57). She shares her thoughts on pull quote culture, her friendship with DREW BARRYMORE, the rewarding relationship with her partner JASON RITTER, the humanity of reality TV like REAL HOUSEWIVES, and answers questions from our special guest calls: JASON RITTER, LILY RABE, and KRISTIN CHENOWETH. Before the interview, ERK and
Sasha Colby
ERK chats with RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE reigning queen, SASHA COLBY (43:05), on her life before, during, and after her crowning on RPDR. Sasha shares her history as a previous pageant winner on MISS CONTINENTAL, growing up in Hawaii, discovering MONICA MUNRO, and navigating forgiveness and loss. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll love Sasha even more. Before the interview, ERK and Sean (00:00) breakdo
Will Sharpe
ERK chats with actor, writer, and director WILL SHARPE (38:50) about the myriad of television, stage, and film projects both in front of and behind the camera that Sharpe brings to life. These include creating his own television series FLOWERS by acting alongside OLIVIA COLMAN, winning a BAFTA for his role as the funny self effacing Rodney in GIRI/HAJI, and portraying the new age tech bro, Ethan,
Greta Lee
ERK deep dives with actress GRETA LEE (46:10) on her latest movie role starring in PAST LIVES. They chat about the iconic NYC scenes, what it was like to be directed in Korean by Celine Song, their shared love of Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson, and more. And yes! Lee does speculate on where her beloved GIRLS character, Soojin, is now. Before the conversation, listen as ERK and Sean discuss BLACK MIRROR
Michael Patrick King
ERK is joined by the great MPK (38:33) (MICHAEL PATRICK KING) in anticipation of the AND JUST LIKE THAT S2 premiere. MPK dishes on who he’s killing off this season (kidding!), his favorite SEX AND THE CITY scenes, iconic guest stars he’s worked with like SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR and MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, and his other masterpiece THE COMEBACK with the hilarious LISA KUDROW. Before the interview, liste
Parker Posey
ERK chats with “Queen of the Indies,” PARKER POSEY (44:50) on her latest scene stealing role in BEAU IS AFRAID. Posey shares her experience on set with JOAQUIN PHEONIX, working with director ARI ASTER, and the myriad of roles, including PARTY GIRL and BEST IN SHOW, that led her to now. But before we begin, ERK and Sean pay tribute to SEX AND THE CITY by recapping the pilot episode that aired 25 ye
James Marsden
ERK is back to chat with actor JAMES MARSDEN (36:20) about Marsden’s latest role portraying…himself (kind of) in the Amazon series, JURY DUTY. Marsden reveals his ethical concerns for the series, some of his favorite candid moments, and what it was like to play a satirical version of himself. To set the scene, Sean joins ERK (1:20) to breakdown the concept of Jury Duty for those who may have misse
Mae Martin
ERK chats with MAE MARTIN (01:01:00), the comedian, actor, and screenwriter known for writing and starring in the Netflix comedy series FEEL GOOD, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, and their latest stand-up special SAP. The two waste no time diving into their breadth of knowledge on SURVIVOR, BUFFY, THE COMEBACK, and TITANIC. Survivor superstar, PARVATI SHALLOW, pops in with her own question for Mae. ERK and
Ava Max
ERK welcomes singer-songwriter, AVA MAX (50:06), fresh off the release of her newest album DIAMONDS & DANCEFLOORS. They chat about NYFW, Ava’s rebellious side, the SWEET BUT PSYCHO scream, working with CIRKUT who produced songs for some of Ava’s own pop idols (BRITNEY SPEARS included), and more. To kick us off, ERK and Sean deep dive on ARIANA DEBOSE’s BAFTA performance (00:00) and its cultura
Elizabeth Banks
ERK welcomes director, producer, and actress, ELIZABETH BANKS (1:08:30) in anticipation of her latest film, COCAINE BEAR. She chats about working with the late great RAY LIOTTA, constructing the CGI bear, and setting the overall tone. Yes, she even addresses the internet’s wishes for a cocaine shark and her time guest starring on SEX AND THE CITY. ERK and Sean begin the episode with their own deep
Ben Aldridge
ERK chats with the lovely, not-an-arshole, English actor, BEN ALDRIDGE (22:50) known for his roles in FLEABAG, SPOILER ALERT, and most recently KNOCK AT THE CABIN. The two discuss Ben’s experience working with director M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN and PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE, what Ben’s singing in the shower these days (question courtesy of JONATHAN GROFF), their shared love of SEX AND THE CITY, working throug
Emma Roberts
ERK chats with the beloved actress and entrepreneur, EMMA ROBERTS (46:25). They have a lot to catch up on as Roberts’ newest movie, MAYBE I DO, premieres this weekend. Roberts dishes on her best frights in SCREAM 4 and SCREAM QUEENS, her BELLETRIST TV production company (sparked from her love of books), and her deep affection for dolls (just hear her out). Special guests LEA MICHELE and LISA RINNA
Sabrina Impacciatore
This episode of ‘Shut Up Evan’ is in loving memory of Gary Katz as ERK opens with some personal news (1:08). Then ERK and Sean chat with White Lotus’ Sabrina Impacciatore (33:39) who famously portrays the misunderstood hotel manager, Valentina. The Italian actress reminisces on working with Mike White and the support he gave her to explore Valentina to her fullest: her humor, her childlike innocen
Jessie Ware
ERK sits down with English singer songwriter, podcast host, and mother, JESSIE WARE (40:03). Across the pond in New York City, Ware shares anecdotes about recording "What's Your Pleasure," being asked to open for HARRY STYLES, co-hosting 14 seasons of the TABLE MANNERS podcast with her mum, and brushing up on her Jewish faith. Special guests LILY ALLEN, MARK RONSON, and KYLIE MINOGUE all call in w
Este Haim
We're kicking off Season 4 with one of Glamour's Woman of the Year 2022: Este Haim, who joins us to discuss all things THE WHITE LOTUS. Este, who served as a music consultant on the show's second season, is ready, willing and able to dish on her experience. We chat about our collective shared love Jennifer Coolidge (obviously), her and Kesha nearly getting arrested in Sicily, a
'Stepmom' Rewatch
ERK invites you to his inaugural STEPMOM rewatch party with special guests LIAM AIKEN (the actor who portrays Ben in Stepmom) and GABRIELLA KAREFA-JOHNSON (VOGUE’s global fashion editor at large). Listen as the three discuss the 1998 classic starring JULIA ROBERTS and SUSAN SARANDON and why it’s the greatest movie of all time—despite it’s not so great reviews. They cover it all: the chic 90s fashi
Christine Baranski
ERK chats with Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Christine Baranski joins us on the Season 3 finale of SHUT UP EVAN to discuss her robust oeuvre, from 9 1/2 WEEKS AND JEFFREY to THE ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES and CRUEL INTENTIONS, and yes, we even discuss some of her deep cuts like BOWFINGER and MARCI X. We also chat about that viral Met Gala photo with Elon Musk, befriending Stephen Sondheim, he
Hannah Einbinder
ERK chats with 2x Emmy-nominated HACKS star Hannah Einbinder about her historic LATE SHOW set that caused COVID (JK), the rare chemistry between her and her HACKS co-star Jean Smart, guest judging on DRAG RACE, whether Timmy Chalamet was right about societal collapse being in the air, dressing for a stand-up set, her days as a cheer person and how being raised by two former drug addicts shaped her
Tomás Matos
ERK chats with FIRE ISLAND breakout star Tomás Matos about filming one of this summer's biggest hits, growing up in Staten Island, how their family learned to not only respect, but affirm their non-binary identity, their life as a member of the House of Miyake-Mugler, experiencing gender euphoria, plus their thoughts on Demi Lovato, THEY/THEM, Bad Bunny and more. Plus, their FIRE ISLAND co-stars B
Murray Bartlett
ERK chats with LOOKING, TALES OF THE CITY and Emmy-nominated WHITE LOTUS star Murray Bartlett about his early life growing up in Australia, working in hospitality, breaking into the industry, choosing to be out as opposed to having a coming out, the death of Olivia Newton-John, his SEX AND THE CITY appearance, nude scenes, working with Mike White and Jennifer Coolidge, his love of Provincetown and
Jinkx Monsoon
ERK chats with RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 5 winner and RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS Season 7 winner, the only two-time crowned queen in the franchise, Jinkx Monsoon. Hot off her crowning, Jinkx talks how she was convinced to return to the show nearly a decade later, the character she almost did for Snatch Game, the fellow winners she was most surprised to see weren't there and more, plus we talk Ba
D'Arcy Carden
ERK chats with D'Arcy Carden, the Emmy-nominated star of THE GOOD PLACE and the upcoming Amazon Prime series A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. They discuss her time working at The Ride, her appearance in the short films, MOB WIVES and MOB WIVES 2: THE CHRISTENING, Greta Gerwig's BARBIE, AND JUST LIKE THAT, befriending idols, hating men, working with Jennifer Coolidge and loving Jennifer Aniston. Plus, Ilana
Selma Blair
ERK chats with CRUEL INTENTIONS, LEGALLY BLONDE and THE SWEETEST THING screen icon Selma Blair. The two chat about having her wedding dresses designed by Karl Lagerfeld, spending time with Britney Spears in rehab (and keeping her wig), her friendship with Carrie Fisher and the pranks they played on Debbie Reynolds, her cameo in SCREAM 2, why she's bit so many Hollywood's A-listers, why she loves a
John Early
ERK chats with alt comedy king John Early, star of the new Peacock special "Would It Kill You To Laugh?" Early's credits include SEARCH PARTY, OTHER PEOPLE, BEATRIZ AT DINNER, WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER and THE AFTERPARTY. The two discuss their time at NYU, gay Pride, John's Wikipedia entry, Suzanne Somers, Lisa Kudrow, and Jane Krakowski. Plus Lena Dunham, Amy Schumer and Adam Pally get in on the fu
Colton Haynes
ERK chats with TEEN WOLF and ARROW star Colton Haynes about his revealing new memoir, MISS MEMORY LANE. The pair discuss Haynes's fraught childhood, growing up with an alcoholic mother, surviving sexual abuse, working as a sex worker, being forced to stay in the closet when he arrived in Hollywood, feuding with other out celebrities when he did finally come out, appearing in Lil Nas X's music vide
Christina Ricci
ERK chats with Christina Ricci, whose film credits include MERMAIDS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, CASPER, NOW & THEN, THE OPPOSITE OF SEX, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, SLEEPY HOLLOW, MONSTER, SPEED RACER, and THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS and whose television credits include THE LIZZIE BORDEN CHRONICLES, YELLOWJACKETS and the upcoming WEDNESDAY. They discuss her early life as a child star, developing her
Molly Shannon
ERK is joined by actress and comedian Molly Shannon to discuss her new memoir, HELLO MOLLY, as well as her work SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, THE WHITE LOTUS, THE OTHER TWO, SEX AND THE CITY, OTHER PEOPLE, working with Mike White, her favorite place to find chicken, throwing the "f*cks" around, her father's late-in-life coming out, why she can't get enough REAL HOUSEWIVES and more. Plus, Jennifer
Gucci Reigns At the Met Gala: Stylists Kate Young, Elizabeth Stewart and Wayman & Micah
It's SHUT UP EVAN x GUCCI, baby. In a very special episode presented in collaboration with the storied Italian fashion house, ERK is interviewing four of the biggest stylists in Hollywood, responsible for three of the best looks at the 2022 Met Gala: Kate Young, who styled Dakota Johnson, Elizabeth Stewart, who styled Jessica Chastain, and Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, who styled Jodie Turn
Harvey Fierstein
ERK is joined by four-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, whose notable works on stage and screen include HAIRSPRAY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, TORCH SONG TRILOGY, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, KINKY BOOTS, FUNNY GIRL, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, INDEPENDENCE DAY, and MULAN. The pair discuss his new memoir, I WAS BETTER LAST NIGHT, early memories of growing up gay and Jewish in Bensonhurst, Brookly
Symone
ERK is joined by current reigning America's Drag Superstar, the winner of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 13, Symone, to chat about the year since her crowning, her Arkansas roots, discovering drag, how DRAG RACE differed from her expectations, rumors that her season's cast doesn't get along, whether or not she'd film the long-rumored ALL-WINNERS season, attending the 2021 Met Gala, appearing in Kacey M
Cynthia Erivo
ERK is joined by Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award-winning actor Cynthia Erivo to chat about her illustrious film, television, and stage career, which includes performances in THE COLOR PURPLE, CHEWING GUM, WIDOWS, BROAD CITY, BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE, HARRIET and GENIUS: ARETHA as well as the upcoming roles as The Blue Fairy in Robert Zemeckis live-action/computer-animated musical film adaptation of
Colman Domingo
ERK is joined by the multi-hyphenate savant, star of LINCOLN and SELMA, and IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK and EUPHORIA and FEAR OF THE WALKING DEAD and ZOLA and the upcoming RUSTIN and THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo. The pair discuss his upbringing in Philadelphia, working in the theater at the start of his career and into today, his gay nights out in NYC, finding love on Craigslist, his Oscar snub
Sarah Paulson
ERK is joined by the ultra-fabulous Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Sarah Paulson. The two chat about CAROL (thank goodness), whether she'll ever star in a musical, AMERICAN HORROR STORY (is she done?), her Sondheim tattoo, THE REAL HOUSEWIVES, loving Holland Taylor, DOWN WITH LOVE, Prada, and red carpet criticism culture, STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP, playing queer roles, OCEAN'S 8 (w
Jonathan Groff
ERK is indulging his inner theater kid by sitting down with Grammy Award-winner Jonathan Groff. The two chat about his original run in SPRING AWAKENING and bringing the cast back together for the recent 15th-anniversary concert, being closeted early in his career, growing up amongst the Amish, starring in THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS, Lea Michele, spit, getting naked on stage, DREAMGIRLS, Sutton
Jennifer Coolidge
ERK begins Season 3 with a "wee-hee" by sitting down face to face with Golden Globe-nominated actress Jennifer Coolidge. The two chat about THE WHITE LOTUS, Anna Nicole Smith, 9/11, rim jobs, Ariana Grande, LEGALLY BLONDE, injuries, Hollywood dreams, vegan pizza, partying with the cast of SURVIVOR, dating creeps, clubbing in the '80s, SEX AND THE CITY, hard-ons and so much more. Plus, her WHI
Zachary Quinto
ERK signs off Season 2 with actor and producer Zachary Quinto. We discuss his past acting work including taking on one of the most iconic roles in film and television as Spock in STAR TREK, as well as his time on HEROES, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, SO NOTORIOUS and more, plus we discuss being gifted Tennessee Williams's coke spoon by Cherry Jones, our hometown of Pittsburgh, debauchery, social media cl
Sunny Hostin
ERK chats with legal journalist, author and three-time Emmy winning co-host of THE VIEW, Sunny Hostin. We discuss her time as a federal prosecutor specializing in child sex crimes, never being formally introduced as a co-host on THE VIEW in 2016 and why that bothered her then and now, her least favorite guest on VIEW history, why she won't say D*nald Tr*mp's name on air, being a longtime
Law Roach
ERK chats with stylist and image architect Law Roach to chat about award's season, his work with Zendaya, Céline Dion, Tom Holland, Anya Taylor Joy and more, going vintage shopping or "junking" with his grandmother, his background in psychology (and the role that plays in his work today), disrupting the fashion industry, Dolce & Gabbana, his time on "America's Next Top Model," the importance o
Anna Faris
ERK chats with the iconic film and television star Anna Faris about her robust acting credits including SCARY MOVIE, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, THE HOUSE BUNNY, SMILEY FACE and MOM, as well as Chatroulette, the toxicity of social media, auditioning, the gift of getting older, Sarah Michelle Gellar, the hamster wheel of self-obsession and so much more. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the brouhaha over a certa
Jordan Firstman
ERK chats with writer and comedian Jordan Firstman to talk about him getting "COVID famous," amassing a following of A-listers including Jennifer Aniston, Orlando Bloom and Natalie Portman, Hollywood rejections, body image issues, his relationship with his father, insecurities, feuds, why gay people have trouble supporting other gay people and reconciling past versions of himself with th
Munroe Bergdorf
ERK interviews model and activist Munroe Bergdorf. They discuss The Real Housewives, Britney Spears, Sophie, coming up in the UK club scene, corporate allyship, cancel culture, and how she sees the fashion industry evolving. All that, and Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash and stylist Harry Lambert also drop by to ask Munroe a few questions. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the allegat
Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez
ERK interviews artist, activist and community organizer Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez. He discusses the impact of losing his father in his early teens, how the partial loss of his hearing impacted his life and decision to start the Deaf Collective, ableism on "RuPaul's Drag Race," homelessness, coming out to his family, how he handles the ongoing and relentless attacks on his sister, Congresswoman Alexand
Tavi Gevinson
ERK interviews writer, magazine editor and actress Tavi Gevinson. She discusses her early days in fashion, including starting her blog Style Rookie at 12 years old, hobnobbing with celebrities like Karl Lagerfeld and Courtney Love, her Bat Mitzvah, why she told Ivanka Trump's sister-in-law, model Karlie Kloss to "give it a rest," working on the upcoming Gossip Girl reboot and her infamou
Carla Lalli Music
Evan Ross Katz chats food world superstar and James Beard-winning cookbook author Carla Lalli Music to discuss her time as the first general manager of the first Shake Shack location, developing her perspective around what is "good" food, her abrupt August exit from Bon Appétit, white privilege, parenting in a pandemic, why you shouldn't buy knives online and so much more. Plus, Evan chats with Ve
Guy Branum
Evan Ross Katz chats with writer, comedian and talk show host Guy Branum to discuss the "gay civil war" brought about by @gaysovercovid, his support of former mayor and incoming transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, recognizing himself in queer media, what passes for body positivity within the gay community, shaming as a vehicle for change and so much more. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the "Sex
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