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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 Katz (yes, ERK’s mom).Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more. Plus, we're joined by our friends Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Coolidge.Host: Evan Ross KatzEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 producer chops. Host: Evan Ross KatzEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Apollo (56:28), and Alison Oliver (01:02:52).Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 inspiration in his love of Broadway, and more. Listen now as Posen steals our hearts and the conversation (actually, though)—the only guest who can pull that off so charmingly. Enjoy!Host: Evan Ross KatzEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 future with LOVESEEN eyelash extensions. Before the interview listen as Sean and ERK finally dish on the red hot romcom of the summer RED, WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE (8:34).Host: Evan Ross KatzCo-host: Sean RossEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sean remember SINEAD O’CONNOR and bring back AND JUST LIKE THAT… for a mid-season assessment.Host: Evan Ross KatzCo-host: Sean RossEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 moment that is BARBIE. Host: Evan Ross KatzCo-host: Sean RossEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sean catch up amidst their crazy travels that included mingling with KIRSTEN DUNST and our lovely guest, Melanie Lynskey. The two deep dive on KIM CATTRALL’s new series, GLAMOROUS. **Please note: this interview was recorded in June 2023, prior to the SAG strike. Host: Evan Ross KatzCo-host: Sean RossEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) breakdown the infamous RHOBH “Dinner Party From Hell” episode amidst Kyle Richards’ alleged separation from Mauricio Umansky.Host: Evan Ross KatzCo-host: Sean RossEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, in MIKE WHITE’s beloved WHITE LOTUS. Before the interview, listen as ERK and Sean (00:00) catch up on all the pop culture drama that ensued this past week as well as deep dive on JENNIFER LAWRENCE’s newest film NO HARD FEELINGS, in theaters everywhere. It’s your lucky day as ERK offers some hot tips (takes) for the ideal theater going experience.Host: Evan Ross KatzCo-host: Sean RossEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’s premiere episode, “Joan Is Awful,” (00:00) for which they did renew their Netflix subscriptions.Host: Evan Ross KatzCo-host: Sean RossEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.