Drama Queens

This episode was Joy’s directorial debut! As you can imagine it involved a whirlwind of emotions as well as a fine line of learning on the fly, while not rocking the boat…too much. There was quite a lot of real-life imagery happening too, with a lot to be proud of, but also some relatable meltdowns. Find out why the girls call this the best episode of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadway star and Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose is taking on a new challenge...advocating for voting rights!  Ariana joins Sophia to talk about her journey with identity as a queer Afro-Latina, how she got into showbiz, and what it was like working in Broadway shows for years, including "Hamilton," before hitting the big screen in the movie that 'changed her life,' Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." She also reveals what she told the famed director before joining the cast, the types of projects she is working on now, and having the courage to pursue magic!  Plus, Ariana talks about her important new role as ACLU Artist Ambassador for Voting Rights and what's at stake this election year! For more info, follow @aclu_nationwide on Instagram and vote.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out who (or what) the girls believe won the episode, why Kate slams Mia and what made Sophia very emotional. Plus, the truth on both Mia and Chase and what really happened when James Van Der Beek came to set!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media star, actress, and trans advocate Dylan Mulvaney gained a huge following after she started chronicling her gender transition on TikTok two years ago . . . but with fame came hate and transphobia.  Dylan joins Sophia to talk about rising above the fray and thriving, dealing with transphobia, why she looks back on some of her original videos and cringes, debunking the ridiculous notion that she transitioned to become famous, Lady Gaga showing up for her, and her new music!  Plus, Sophia talks about her year of Yes! In 2012, she and her best friend decided to say yes to everything that felt scary . . . Sophia reveals how that worked out for her!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good fit, bad fit…Kate explains who should have been Mia’s romantic end game and who was hands down, a mistake. She shares a humiliating story that occured during filming and admits to sneaking easter eggs into her music!  What were they?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a spicy Q&A day! Find out the last thing the girls Googled, what disgusts them, what answers from Joy and Sophia absolutely SHOCKED Hilarie...and so much more you never imagined you’d get to hear straight from them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millennials will know Torrey DeVitto from some of the hottest TV shows of the early 2000s, such as One Tree Hill, The Vampire Diaries, and Pretty Little Liars!  The 'Chicago Med' alum joins Sophia to chat about their time together on One Tree Hill, including how she emotionally prepared to play such an unstable character as Nanny Carrie and what it was like dealing with fan reactions on social media and in person. The actress also reveals what it was like growing up in a spiritual and rock n' roll household with a dad who was Billy Joel's drummer!  Plus, Torrey opens up about why it was so important to share her personal experience with abortion, how her family felt about her going public, and the current threat to women's health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another case of every character dating each other's ex's on the show but the girls can't help but feel like they are watching something they shouldn't when it comes to Brooke and Julian's sexy new romance. Also, Chase and Mia double date with Haley and Nathan. A wild karaoke night ensues which leads Joy to reveal her most embarrassing karaoke moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Joy-Ann Reid went from a "nerdy" kid who stayed past her bedtime to watch broadcast news to now fronting her own show!  The MSNBC Host and New York Times Bestselling author joins Sophia to discuss finding her passion for journalism, why she majored in documentary filmmaking at Harvard, becoming cable TV's first black woman prime-time anchor, and what it's really like behind the scenes of a busy newsroom.  Plus, Joy shares what it's been like meeting her civil rights heroes and talks about her new book, "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot to learn from what we don’t know.  Things become a little more clear as the girls piece together the truth about one of the characters. A spotlight reveals a crazy recurring plot line and an article from a real life part of the show gives a different perspective on the entire series. Plus, an intriguing listener question gets answered and Hilarie shares an important safety secret.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Cavnar is a trailblazer making history as the first female primary play-by-play announcer for an MLB team!  Jenny joins Sophia to talk about working in a male-dominated environment, breaking barriers, the women who paved the path for her and handling sexist trolls.  Jenny also discusses her path to her dream job, the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are rooting for you and pushing you outside your comfort zone, and how she juggles her career as a mom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As One Tree Hill takes on its Hollywood storyline…the drama unfolds!  From James Van Der Beek, to Mouth, to Julian…there seems to be a bad boy complex on full display in this episode and the girls are ready to talk about it! Joy reluctantly comes clean about a fashion faux pas she insistent on for Haley. Plus, with Kelsey on the pod, it’s time to get to the bottom of Gigi and her origin story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean energy should be a no-brainer, yet it feels stuck in political drama and doubt!  U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm joins Sophia to help clarify the confusion on clean energy, including why it's going to bring millions of high-paying jobs, the tax incentives and credits available, and the President's goals of getting America to 100 percent clean electricity by 2035 and net zero carbon emissions in less than thirty years!  Plus, the former governor of Michigan shares her political journey, revealing that she initially thought her husband would run for office instead of her! She reveals what happened to change her career path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelsey came to Tree Hill at 13 years old and immediately started off on an awkward foot with a mix-up at her audition. But things worked out (obviously) and she went on to become the Gigi Silveri we all know and love. Find out how she painstakingly prepared for her first kiss ever, which took place ON THE SHOW…why it was the worst kiss ever and why Sophia was especially protective of her! Plus, did someone say major crush? Find out who!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The thrills come fast and furious as the listener questions continue to roll in! In this episode the girls reveal their favorite song to dance to, their dream girl's trip and what age brought them the best times in life so far.  Plus, there’s behind-the-scenes tricks of the show, private birthday celebrations and find out what forced Sophia to pass on a big opportunity.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.