Pop Culture Moms Podcast
1) Bethany Joy Lenz on 'One Tree Hill' and her book 'Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!)'
We sit down with actor Bethany Joy Lenz to discuss her new memoir, Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While Also in an Actual Cult!). Bethany opens up about the dual realities she navigated ...Show More
2) Catherine Reitman on 'Workin' Moms' and how representation of complex, flawed female characters benefits all women
We sat down with the brilliant and hilarious Catherine Reitman, the mastermind behind the massive hit series "Workin' Moms." Catherine opened up about her journey from acting to becoming a writer, dir...Show More
3) Tamera Mowry on "Sister, Sister" and the life lessons she's teaching her kids
In today's episode, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Tamera Mowry-Housley, one of the iconic stars of "Sister, Sister." We dove into her early days in the industry alongside her twin,...Show More
Tamera Mowry on "Sister, Sister" and the life lessons she's teaching her kids
1:08:02 | Oct 8th, 2024
4) Rachel Platten on how motherhood has changed her music for the better
We’re joined by the incredibly talented Rachel Platten, the voice behind hits like "Fight Song,” as she opens up about her latest album, I Am Rachel Platten. Rachel shares the personal journey behind ...Show More
5) Kelly Bishop on Gilmore Girls and liking yourself
In this special episode, we sit down with the legendary Kelly Bishop, known to many as the sharp-witted and glamorous matriarch, Emily Gilmore, from The Gilmore Girls. Kelly takes us on an intimate jo...Show More
6) Gillian Flynn on ‘Gone Girl,’ gritty women, and the darker side of motherhood
Gillian Flynn has created some very dark and twisty moms in her books "Sharp Objects," "Dark Places" and "Gone Girl." Now she’s revealing what kind of mother she is and which of her characters she rel...Show More
Gillian Flynn on ‘Gone Girl,’ gritty women, and the darker side of motherhood
52:40 | Sep 17th, 2024
7) Jessica St. Clair on 'Playing House,' cancer, and leaning on your friends
Breast cancer doesn't exactly scream "funny," but comedian Jessica St. Clair incorporated her real-life diagnosis into season 3 of her hit USA sitcom 'Playing House.' Alongside her best friend and co-...Show More
8) Lisa Ann Walter on “Abbott Elementary,” "The Parent Trap," and mother figures
Lisa Ann Walter plays tough-talking teacher Melissa Schemmenti on ABC’s a Abbot Elementary, but she first imprinted on our millennial minds as Chessy, the best parent in The Parent Trap. She talks to ...Show More
Lisa Ann Walter on “Abbott Elementary,” "The Parent Trap," and mother figures
47:01 | Aug 29th, 2024
9) Garcelle Beauvais on 'RHOBH,' motherhood on social media, and cougars
Garcelle Beauvais is an actress who knows how to get real. As a beloved cast member of the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," she dazzled viewers with her elegance and honesty. Now she's starring in ...Show More
10) Leah McKendrick on egg freezing, the pressure of being a woman, and ‘Scrambled’
Leah McKendrick writes, directs, and stars in a film about fertility that includes ZERO - count 'em - babies. And no romantic interest to speak of! So why is her movie "Scrambled" the rom-com we've be...Show More
Leah McKendrick on egg freezing, the pressure of being a woman, and ‘Scrambled’
48:26 | Aug 20th, 2024