Drama Queens

Lena Waithe spent her childhood watching classic '90s sitcoms, dreaming of one day becoming a writer — and she made it happen! The Hollywood powerhouse made history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing for "Master of None" and is the creator of several shows, including "The Chi."The Emmy-winning writer, actor, producer, and podcast host shares with Sophia the invaluable advice she got in college that set her on the path to success, the writers that influenced her, what it was like when she first got to L.A. without any connections, embracing the things that make you different, and her advice to aspiring writers.Plus, Lena reveals what inspired her new podcast, Legacy Talk, why she got into the publishing game, and all the details on her company’s first ever children’s book “What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice” — out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Drama Queens dive deep into the peculiarities of a recent scene involving the ghost of Will, and discuss the hilarious (and awkward) hook-up between Mouth and Millie. They also weigh in on Victoria’s prison storyline, drawing comparisons to a certain celebrity’s time behind bars.   Plus, Rob and Joy share mortifying stories about accidentally texting the wrong people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress Lili Reinhart lit up the small screen as Betty Cooper on the CW hit series Riverdale, but her off-screen work is just as bright. In addition to her acting career, she's a producer, author, advocate, and entrepreneur. The busy multi-hyphenate joins Sophia to chat about launching her own production company, the pros and cons of social media, dealing with anxiety and depression, and how her struggles with acne led to her new skincare brand, Personal Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy and Rob dive into the aftermath of Haley finding that Clay and Quinn have been shot. Joy discusses how her real life pregnancy affected her character’s storyline and how one crew member stole the show with his special cameo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy and Rob remember on set injuries and emotional scenes while sharing stories of their real life prom experiences. They also discuss which OTH villain they would love to portray and which foods they find disgusting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Season 8 premiere episode Joy comes clean about falling for the misdirect of this episode and Rob reminisces on filming a romantic scene in unpredictable conditions.  The Queens dissect the Alex, Mia, and Chase triangle and why Victoria would jeopardize her daughter's empire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our hosts are talking about all things holidays, including how they're celebrating and their favorite treats and traditions. They also share their special wish for all of you listeners going into the new year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Sophia feels grateful and ready to tackle the new year and a new Q&A! Yes, Sophia is answering fan questions, including revealing what's on her vision board for next year, her lifelong dream and how she is going to make it a reality in 2025, her Spotify Wrapped playlist, One Tree Hill holiday traditions, how she is practicing hope, and her top Christmas movies, including one film that some might not consider a holiday classic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Season 7 finale and the Queens are reminiscing on their trip to the snow! Joy recaps working face to face with an owl, Sophia recalls filming Julian's proposal to Brooke and why the location added so much to it, and everyone wonders whatever did happen to Skills coat?   Plus, all the Drama Queens share a look into their personal lives at the time, and what was really going on with each of them behind the scenes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Drama Queens are spilling the tea this episode by revealing their worst dates, what cocktail reminds them of their OTH days and which special scripts they have kept throughout the years. Plus, Rob confesses why he's holding a grudge against Sophia! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Holidays are here, a time of joyous celebrations, delicious foods, and gift-giving. However, for millions of Americans, it's a time of stress and worry about where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity is not just a holiday issue but a year-round crisis, and Feeding America is tirelessly working to end hunger one meal at a time. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, and award-winning actress and advocate Karen Pittman join Sophia for an emotional and revealing chat about the country's hunger crisis and how Feeding America is working to combat it. Karen also opens up about her own experiences with food insecurity over a decade ago as a single mom, the shame and fear she felt, how the experience shaped her perspective and activism, and the joy and healing energy from volunteering and making a difference. Ready to make a difference? You can donate, volunteer, or learn more about Feeding America's mission at feedingamerica.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Joy welcome back Amanda Schull who shares an interesting perspective about the difficulties of walking onto a set as a guest star. They also discuss many dramatic scenes from the episode including Alex’s feelings regarding the sex tape, Victoria and Haley’s intimate conversation and Katie being taken away by the police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV fans got to see Megan Park shine in front of the cameras in the popular series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but her work behind the camera is bringing her critical acclaim. First, with her film “The Fallout,” and now her latest “My Old Ass,” Park has taken Hollywood by storm. The writer-director joins Sophia to talk about “My Old Ass,” her coming-of-age comedy that has film critics buzzing! She also shares her experience watching movie-goers react to her film at Sundance, Margot Robbie’s hands-on support as a producer, her transition from acting to directing, and an inside look at her writing process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Schull joins the Drama Queens and talks about playing Sara Evans and remembers her reaction when they asked her back to play a completely different character!  She opens up about how she got cast in 'Center Stage' and recalls the storm sequence with Shantel that was so miserable, she cried filming one of the scenes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Sophia reveal who from 'OTH' they think would kill it on a future season of 'Dancing with the Stars.' They share some family Christmas traditions and what accessories they'd pair with their characters if they ever got made into real life action figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a podcast crossover! Real-life besties, former "Grey's Anatomy" co-stars, and "Call It What It Is" hosts join Work In Progress! In this fun chat, Jessica and Camilla share their journey into acting with Sophia, including their audition experiences for "Grey's Anatomy," the inside scoop on why Jessica was … not a fan of Camilla initially, which one of them auditioned for "One Tree Hill” but never got a callback, and their work in progress! Listen to part two of the conversation on Call It What It Is —out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia joins Rob to discuss Brooke's long awaited happiness and filming those hilarious scenes with Daphne. They rewrite what they would have liked to see of Katie breaking into Quinn's gallery.  Rob gives his perspective on Mouth and Ms. Lauren's drama and Sophia reveals the storyline that made her gasp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy-nominated actress Yvonne Strahovski first turned heads as a CIA agent in the popular NBC series Chuck, followed by a role in another hit show, Dexter, and, of course, as Serena Joy Waterford in the award-winning series The Handmaid's Tale. Yvonne joins Sophia to chat about the final season of The Handmaid's Tale, including how she feels about the show coming to an end, the scenes that made her feel uncomfortable, how significant and relevant the show is in the current political space, and how she would love to dive into a comedy next! Plus, she talks about juggling her globe-trotting career with motherhood, what she was like as a child, and starring and executive-producing her new horror series, Teacup, on Peacock! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Quinn's gallery opening and Rob is concerned about Clay's behavior, interpreting it as if he’s treating Katie like a mistress. Joy reveals she had to fight to play Haley low energy and how clearly she remembers filming the scenes where Haley is overwhelmed with grief. They discuss what they loved about the dramatic scene where Skills punches Mouth. And, Joy reflects on their late colleague Paul Teal, who portrayed the character Josh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Joy talk about what it was like filming during Halloween in Wilmington and imagine how their TV characters would have celebrated Friendsgiving. They reminisce over their favorite directors and what they loved about them while predicting who would've survived The Walking Dead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.