I've Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Alexandra Breckenridge, known for her beloved role as Mel on the hit series Virgin River and Sophie from This Is Us. Now, she’s stepping into a surprising new character in her holiday film My Secret Santa. Alexandra opens up about what drew her to the unexpected challenge of playing Santa, the brutally cold shoot at a Canadian ski resort, and the joy of bringing festive magic to the screen. She also talks about the deep emotional parallels between her own life and Mel’s journey, the personal experiences that shaped her performance, and the ongoing challenge of keeping a long-running character fresh and grounded. Plus, Alexandra shares the holiday movies she can’t stop rewatching, the behind-the-scenes friendship that keeps Virgin River fun, and a childhood story she’s never told before involving bullying, dyslexia, and choreographing dance routines to Prince and Elton John. My Secret Santa premieres December 3rd on Netflix.   Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into why the Christmas season truly is the most wonderful time of the year. From the twinkling lights and nostalgic scents to the feeling of togetherness and the traditions that bring back the youthful wonder we felt growing up, this time of year wraps us in one big, cozy flannel blanket. Whether you’re a lifelong Christmas enthusiast or simply looking to rediscover the magic of the season, this episode is for you. Happy holidays, and Merry Christmas, my friends. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore and @tommydidario YouTube: @TommyDiDarioShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by comedian, actor, and cultural commentator Matt Rogers, who has built an unmistakable brand with Bowen Yang through their hit podcast Las Culturistas and their ever-growing list of creative ventures. Matt opens up about the evolution of the show—from its earliest segments to the fan-favorite Las Culturistas Awards—and reveals how the duo is leveling up the ceremony for the coming year, including surprise guests and new categories in the works. He also talks about his many “side quests,” his love of pop-culture, and even shares the never-before-mentioned future of “I Don’t Think So, Honey.” Plus, Matt reflects on career shifts and the very real experience of unexpectedly soft-launching and then publicly navigating his relationship for the first time. He discusses going Instagram-official, how he and his boyfriend met, and how strange it was seeing his Instagram post go viral. Matt also discusses his upcoming Christmas tour, hot takes (like the claim that Jaws was the first girlboss), and a few revelations he’s truly “never said before.” Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore and @tommydidario YouTube: @TommyDiDarioShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy explores forgiveness—one of the hardest, yet most freeing, gifts you can give yourself. It’s a journey, and it rarely happens overnight. But by sharing some of my own experiences and the tools that have helped me along the way, I hope you’ll feel a little closer to finding that peace for yourself. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing what happened. Instead, it’s about releasing the grip of pain, anger, and resentment. This episode is for anyone ready to set down emotional weight and move forward in life feeling just a little lighter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into a question so many of us wrestle with the moment that reunion invitation lands in our inbox: Should I actually go to my high school reunion… or skip it entirely? High school is a complicated chapter for most of us, filled with big moments, awkward phases, unforgettable friendships, and a few memories we’d rather not revisit. So is it worth the small talk, the curiosity, the nostalgia, or maybe even the rekindling of old connections? Let’s break it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how some of the sweetest successes come later in life. Success has no age limit—many of the world’s most inspiring achievers reached their greatest milestones in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. With age comes wisdom, perspective, and the confidence to pursue your purpose without apology. If you’ve ever felt like your time has passed, this episode is your reminder that your potential has no expiration date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Alicia Silverstone, who has been bringing joy to both the big and small screens for the past three decades. This year marks the 30th anniversary of her beloved film Clueless, in which she portrayed Cher—one of the most iconic roles in pop culture history. Coming to Netflix on November 12 is her new Christmas movie, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, a must-see this holiday season. Today, Alicia opens up about why she believes she’s had such longevity in Hollywood, why she gravitates toward roles that challenge her, and how she’s never really pursued the traditional Hollywood dream. She also shares why reading the script for A Merry Little Ex-Mas made her cry, her own holiday traditions, the constant juggling act of being a mom and having a career, and what she’s most proud of in creating the character of Cher in Clueless. Plus, Alicia reflects on the Cher quotes she finds herself saying lately, why there’s never been a serious conversation about a Clueless sequel, how she nurtures her mind, body, and spirit, what she hopes to continue, stop, and start doing in the new year, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how to spot narcissism in a friendship or relationship. Do you often walk away from a conversation feeling like somehow everything is your fault? Maybe you feel super drained or like you just can’t do anything right. Well, you might be dealing with a narcissist and not even realize it. In this episode we are diving into how to spot a narcissist in your relationships and friendships, and how you can protect yourself from allowing these types of people to fully infiltrate your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Jonathan Bennett who became a household name playing the high school heartthrob Aaron Samuels in the cult classic film, Mean Girls. Since then he has gone on to star in, host and produce so many projects that bring audiences pure joy. He has been crowned as one of the reigning “Kings of Christmas” through his incredible work with the Hallmark network. Right now you can catch him hosting, “Finding Mr. Christmas” Season 2 on Hallmark and starring in his upcoming movie, “A Keller Christmas Vacation,” out November 9th. Today, Jonathan opens up about the strangest place someone quoted Mean Girls to him, if he felt like playing Aaron Samuels put him in a box for a while afterwards, what being a gay, closeted actor was like in the late 90’s/early 2000s, if he has had a serious conversation with Lindsay Lohan about a Mean Girls sequel, what his idea for that sequel is, how hard he really had to push Hallmark to embrace same sex love stories, the personal reasons he advocates for these stories, why Finding Mr. Christmas feels like his life’s work, his surprising revelation about Christmas, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of, “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses the importance of having quality friendships, and why it is so much more meaningful than being surrounded by a crowd. Quality friendships aren’t about how many people you know, but rather how intimately and deeply you are known. Adulting means figuring out who those people are in your life, and choosing to focus your limited time on nurturing the friendships that truly fill your cup. For anyone looking for a little clarity on the friends that you should hold close in your lives, this episode is for you. Here’s to keeping close the supportive kings and queens who make our lives so much better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by a very special guest. Gio Benitez lights up your screens every Saturday and Sunday morning anchoring the #1 morning news show, Good Morning America. He is the Transportation Correspondent on GMA during the week and contributes stories regularly to World News Tonight with David Muir, 20/20 and Nightline. But perhaps even more importantly (to me at least), he is my husband of almost 10 years. Gio has been one of the most requested guests on this show for the last 2 years and the day has finally come. From career reflections to our relationship, we cover so many different things in this conversation, far too many to list. But I will leave you with this. When Gio asked at one point, “Is that part getting cut out,” there was only one answer: no, nothing is getting cut out…this is unedited and unfiltered. I hope you enjoy!Subscribe to this podcast, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses if manifesting really works. Everywhere we turn, there is a book, Instagram post, or guru talking about manifesting. But is this all just a trend, or is there validity to incorporating a daily manifesting practice into your routine? Today we are diving into what’s real and what’s hype. For anyone that may be a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Max Parker who is one of the break-out stars of the Netflix series BOOTS. Max plays the powerful role of Sergeant Sullivan, who on the surface is tough dude, but in reality there is so much more than meets the eye with this character. Today, Max opens up about how he relates to this complex character, how he’s been waiting to do a powerful queer story, the moments that hit him the hardest when reading the script, why he’s proud to show a darker time in queer history, one of his scenes that absolutely gutted him, why living a publically out life led him to so much more happiness, his competitive disco dancing past, humping Cynthia Erivo’s tongue in a past project, the powerful message he takes away from BOOTS, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how the cozy fall season can feel like an unofficial start to a new year. It’s a season that symbolizes change in so many ways. It’s a time to start fresh and take stock of where you are in your life and where you want to go next. Who doesn’t love a new chapter? The fall is the perfect time for you to write one. It’s also one of the best seasons of the year because it encourages memory making with those you love. For anyone who wants to feel the fall festive vibes while laying out some new hopes and dreams, this episode is for you. Happy Fall my friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor David Henrie who left an impact on a generation with his portrayal of Justin Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place. Now, both OG and new audiences are getting to know this iconic character in Season 2 of the spin-off, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Today, David opens up about what he’s most fond of when he thinks back on his time of originating his role in Wizards of Waverly Place, what growing up in the spotlight was really like for him, if he ever wanted to give up or quit, if he ever thought he would play Justin Russo again, how the idea came to be over the course of many conversations with former co-star Selena Gomez, the nerves he felt before playing Justin again, directing his very first episode, how his friendship with Selena has evolved over the years, the piece of wedding advice he gave her, the piece of advice he wishes he was given as an 18-year-old Disney star and wants to pass on to future generations, the kinds of stories he hopes to tell in the future with his production company, the top secret project he is announcing for the very first time, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how to try to break the habit of comparing yourself to other people. Do you ever catch yourself endlessly scrolling on social media, wondering why you don’t have what someone else has personally or professionally? Comparison Syndrome is very real — we all go through some version of it. But it’s quite unhealthy and can often be toxic. The time we spend comparing ourselves to other people is time that we can instead use to invest in ourselves. Here is my journey with comparison syndrome, and some ways to help you break the habit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Miles Heizer who you know and love from 13 Reasons Why, Parenthood, Love Simon and so much more. Now he is starring in the upcoming Netflix series Boots, dropping October 9th! Miles plays Cameron Cope, a bullied, gay high school student who joins the Marines with his best friend in hopes of finding some direction in life. The problem is he joined the Marines in the 90s when it was illegal to be gay in the military. The series is based off a powerful true story and explores friendship, resilience, and finding your place in the world. Today, Miles opens up about why this series is so important to him, why playing this role was a cathartic and healing experience, the scariest thing about stepping into this role, the reality show he watched to unwind from long days on set, the shift he has seen working in Hollywood as an openly gay artist, the wink he got from the universe when auditioning for Boots, the moment he got emotional during filming, why he’s already hoping for a Season 2, the supernatural twist he would want to see happen, dreams of being an opening kill in a horror movie, something he has never said before, and so much more.  Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how you are so much more than the job you have. We live in a world that likes to tie our identity to our job title. Work is important, and hopefully we deeply enjoy the work that we do. But we are conditioned to think that being stretched too thin, or #TeamNoSleep is a badge of honor. The quiet and calm moments in our lives are equally as important as those job promotions or professional output. For anyone looking to separate (even just a little bit) of who you are from what you do, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actors (and power couple) Joseph Morgan and Persia White! Joseph shot to fame with his iconic portrayal of the devilish villain, Klaus Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries which led to the creation of his very own spin-off series, The Originals, because the world needed more of his epic character. Persia shot to fame after the world fell in love with her character, Lynn, in the 8-season hit series, Girlfriends, which followed the lives of four black women and told such powerful and groundbreaking stories. Today, Joseph opens up about what he is most proud of in bringing Klaus to life, what scene of his he would show to someone who has never watched TVD/The Originals, what he really thinks about that Caroline and Klaus relationship, if he ever finds himself slipping back into Klaus all these years later, if he is ready to revisit this character and much more. Persia opens up about celebrating the 25th anniversary of Girlfriends, if she would revisit her beloved role in a new project, why she got ridiculed and attacked in her personal life for being someone on and off screen that stood up for what she believed in, a storyline she would have loved to play, and much more. And together, they dive into their epic love story and both share something that they have never said before. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how there is a shift in how people are viewing alcohol. There are studies and trends emerging that show younger generations are less interested in grabbing the bottle. Do you feel like alcohol is so last year? Many people feel the pressure to drink in certain situations (with co-workers, bosses, friends, family, etc), even when they just aren’t feeling it. Today I am sharing my relationship with alcohol, and how I handle those societal pressures when they come up in my life. Let’s dive into the world of booze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.