Still The Place

Handsome Matt Fielding, aka Doug Savant, is finally on the pod!Get ready for some laughs and great stories! Doug joins Daphne, Courtney, and real-life squeeze Laura for an inside look at his time on MP, including his decision to keep his sexual orientation private while on the show despite Darren Star and Aaron Spelling telling him to address it, the scoop on his audition story, thoughts on his exit from the show, and the time he was in the hospital and a nurse wouldn't leave his side while Laura was in the room . . .  just in case she was evil like her character Sydney!!As if that's not enough, Doug also shares about his time on Desperate Housewives, answers fan questions, and receives a truly surprising gift from the ladies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison's steamy affair with a married man is still going strong, Sandy leaves Melrose Place for good, and Matt is the victim of a hate crime.   Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are breaking down episode 13, including Matt's character finally taking center stage with MP tackling homophobia and sexual discrimination, Amy Locane's exit as Sandy, Courtney being super in love with Andrew Shue but having makeout scenes with another actor, and the behind-the-scenes inside joke you missed.     Plus, Courtney talks about her experience auditioning for 'Two and a Half Men,' and what it was like being on the show, and Laura shares her history with Marc Cherry and going for the part of Bree in Desperate Housewives, which eventually went to Marcia Cross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tide has turned for Alison! Her career is taking off, and she meets a handsome marine biologist, but something smells fishy . . .     Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back to recap the season's first episode which doesn't wrap up nicely at the end. Yes, there is going to be a continuation. Alison falls head over heels for a stranger but doesn't notice all the red flags (spoiler alert, he's married), which leads the ladies to talk about relationships in their 20s. Billy is drowning in debt and gets a credit lesson from Alison that still applies today!    Behind the scenes, Courtney reveals everyone was gelling on set, and you can see that come across on-screen, the scoop on how they shot the naked scenes, the line that made them all laugh and cringe, and a viewer question with a revealing answer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode eleven brings us bra-gate, Jane and Michael dealing with loss, and the introduction of Dr. Kimberly Shaw!      Yes, we get a first look at Marcia Cross' character, who will become MP's most iconic villain. Courtney, Laura, and Daphne have many thoughts about her first appearance and the foreshadowing of what's to come!  This episode also deals with a sad loss, Jane's miscarriage, and how she and Michael handle the news.     Plus, the ladies get the giggles over bra-gate, suiting up for drama with vests, and Laura and Daphne defend Alison's wardrobe from Courtney's ire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back to dissect the episode where Billy is robbed on the 'bad side of town' and makes sweeping generalizations about a whole community, leading to an exploration of race relations. The trio wonders if the story would have played out differently if there had been Black writers on the show, how Vanessa Estelle Williams influenced the episode, and Courtney reveals she wishes she had received more direction in the scene where she gets defensive with Rhonda.      Meanwhile, on the lighter side of things, Jake gets a surprise visit from his estranged mother, leading to some cringeworthy moments, and Michael and Jane aren't faring so well in parenting classes, which Courtney finds hilarious and relatable.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melrose Place resident and fitness instructor Rhonda Blair is on the pod!    Vanessa Estelle Williams joins Courtney, Laura, and Daphne to talk about her time on the first season of MP! From her audition process to how her character developed throughout the season, the lack of Black writers on the series, and the devastation she felt after being fired after season one without warning.    Vanessa also talks about sharing her first onscreen kiss ever with Néstor Carbonell, what she did after leaving Melrose Place, and a surprise call from Doug Savant! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh boy! Billy meets an older woman and immediately falls head over heels, but she has a young son . . . is Billy ready to be a dad?    Courtney, Laura, and Daphne have a lot of fun recapping this episode, including breaking down Billy's misguided attempts to be the knight in shining armor, Jake's dating fail, and Courtney's memories of what it was like shooting at Magic Mountain, the Enquirer making up a story about their time in the park, and the scene she wishes she could redo!   Plus, Laura and Daphne talk about their time at 90s Con, and they answer fan questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's happening! The infamous Michael Mancini, aka Thomas Calabro, is on the pod! Yes, TV's ultimate bad boy, the character viewers loved to hate, joins Courtney, Laura, and Daphne for a trip down memory lane! Thomas reveals the role he really wanted but was "too old" to play, what it was like prepping for love scenes, including his chats with each of his co-stars about kissing preferences, and he apologizes to Laura for a scene where he made a spontaneous acting choice that hurt her feelings. Thomas also explains why he was not part of the Entertainment Weekly reunion shoot in 2012 and why he regrets his decision. Plus, a scent-sational blast from the past! The gang tries the classic Melrose Place perfume! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandy goes out on a date with a guy who turns out to be a creep. Billy tries to help Alison buy a car, and everyone is wearing a lot of denim!  Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back talking about Sandy's big problem in this episode . . . the creepy guy who can't take no for an answer, and unfortunately, a lot of women can relate to this. The trio discusses recognizing red flags, women being too polite, and their own unsettling experiences.  Plus, their takes on the fashion in this episode and the story of how they became friends behind the scenes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the Melrose Place gang lands a role in a horror flick, Michael's good deed backfires, and Billy tricks Alison into going to Palm Springs to meet his parents!     Ok, so maybe not a very drama-filled episode, but Sandy's audition for a horror film triggers memories for Courtney, Laura, and Daphne about their own horror stories, including Daphne's bizarre sorority house audition, the pressure Courtney felt to wear skimpy lingerie for a movie at the age of 17 without being forewarned, and rejection stories!      Plus, the trio laughs over Billy and Alison's bed scene and Michael's near disaster in the kitchen! Of course, everything gets wrapped up neatly at the end, but we're halfway to Daphne!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Melrose Place Reunion at 90s Con!      Laura and Daphne are back with Josie Bissett and Grant Show for a deep dive Q&A, including revealing things they wished they had done differently while on the show, nicknames they had on set, the personal stories behind their cell phone wallpapers, and behind-the-scenes confessions . . . like what did or didn't happen in the pool and how Josie made herself cry during scenes!  MCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reunited, and it feels so good! It's a Melrose Place Reunion at 90s Con!     Laura and Daphne reconnect with Josie Bissett and Grant Show for a fun-filled Q&A and trip down memory lane, including cringe-worthy Melrose memories, interesting kissing scenes, their very first paid acting gigs, the guest actors that impressed them, what they took from the Melrose set and memorable fan interactions . . . like when Grant got bitten at a nightclub!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hints of a scandal are brewing after everyone sees Alison sneaking out of Jake's apartment in the early morning . . . but it's not what it looks like!     Courtney, Laura, and Daphne delve into episode six, where Jake asks Alison to help him study for his GED but asks her to keep it a secret, which leads to gossip! Courtney talks about the sweet chemistry with Jake, their "yummy" kiss, hints that Matt might be gay, the on-screen mistake you probably missed, and they answer fan questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favorite fashion designer, Jane Mancini, is on the pod!    Josie Bissett joins Courtney, Laura, and Daphne for a fun trip down memory lane, including how booking the show affected her honeymoon, how Aaron Spelling reacted to her decision to leave the show, and the note Josie left for Laura at the end of Season 5!   Plus, Laura, Josie, and Daphne share stories from the episode of Fantasy Island they shot together in Puerto Rico and the unexpected little furry friend they made! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode five kicks off with a fun dance party, but things turn seriously pretty quickly with a pregnancy scare!    Courtney, Daphne, and Laura are back with the first episode dealing with a serious topic! Jane finds out she is pregnant but decides to keep the news from Michael when he reveals he is not ready to be a Dad . . . and then she decides not to keep the baby without telling him either! The ladies break down the drama, which they feel is a turning point for the show, their thoughts on the storyline, how it's still relevant today, questions Darren Star needs to answer, the scene they found hilarious (they get the giggles), and why Courtney feels this is the episode where the cast really starts to gel!      The trio also talks about the behind-the-scenes hilarity of shooting bar and club scenes, a surprise call with Doug Savant to answer some pressing questions, and why he has major beef with the ladies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No money, more problems!      Jake feels the squeeze and makes questionable career decisions, a co-worker is stealing Alison's ideas, and Matt and Rhonda's friendship goes through a rough patch!      Courtney, Daphne, and Laura are back with their thoughts on the drama-free fourth episode and the simple days when all the stories would get wrapped up neatly at the end of the episode . . . that won't last! They also discuss how shooting on location was a different experience in the first season versus once the show became popular, the kissing rule on set, Courtney's initiative to make a comprehensive makeout master list or canoodling catalog, and the full display of 90s fashions, from Alison's first time wearing a vest to the chokers and bodysuits! So fly!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you're sending mixed messages to your partner!      Jake invites Kelly over for a romantic dinner . . .  to break up with her! Jane has a wild night out and loses her wedding ring, and Billy tries his hand at script-writing with mixed results.      Laura, Courtney, and Daphne have a blast re-watching episode three, which includes Jake's cringe-worthy attempts at breaking up, the guest star who would go on to star in major TV shows like Lost and The Morning Show, Jane's in 'da club' scene, reminiscing about life pre-cell phones and emails (gasp), and they keep a kissing count!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was the cute boy next door . . . heck, he's still the cute guy next door!  Andrew Shue joins Daphne, Laura, and Courtney to reminisce about his time as Billy Campbell on Melrose Place, including how a picture with his sister, Elisabeth Shue, changed the trajectory of his career, his unique experience auditioning at Aaron Spelling's house, playing Courtney's boyfriend on screen when they had broken up in real life, and, of course, unpacking Billy's hot on-screen dating life! Plus, Andrew reveals he is not interested in acting again, but would he be up for an MP reunion? He also shares what he's working on now, including a nonpartisan initiative hoping to tackle the root causes of government ineffectiveness. For more info, visit thepeople.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was the hunky bad boy with a heart of gold!      Daphne, Laura, and Courtney welcome their very first guest to the podcast, the one and only Jake Hanson, aka Grant Show!      Join in as Grant re-visits his time on Melrose Place, sharing the emotions he went through re-watching the pilot, a behind-the-scenes peek at his auditioning process, the first big thing he bought when he got the gig, feeling surprised at how often he was shirtless on-screen, and the time he almost got into a fight with a famous actor's son during a location shoot! This one is not to be missed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends, lovers, and fights!   Jake gets arrested after an altercation, Kelly Taylor comes to the rescue, Alison is jealous about Billy's new girl, and Jane and Michael are having a lover's spat.   Laura, Courtney, and Daphne are breaking down the drama of episode two and revealing the moments that stood out to them, like Courtney's very strong reaction to seeing Billy making out with Marcy . . . 30 years later! She even texted Andrew about it! The scene that felt abrupt to them, the storyline that would be huge today but was wrapped up in a few minutes, a funny behind-the-scenes story on TV blocking, and of course, the required shirtless hunky pool scene featuring a guest appearance by Ian Ziering! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.