David Silver is 52?! Yes, and we're all the better for it. This week, S.E. taps into the ultimate nostalgia interview with Brian Austin Green — the youngest star of the 90s teen drama, 90210 — only to experience one of the wisest, most thoughtful, life-lesson-filled conversations she's had on Off the Cupp. Brian and S.E. talk about 90210, of course, but they also talk about his childhood, parenting, midlife, and what he has learned from his neurological breakdown. Brian also turns the table on S.E.! And asks her about her career paths and life choices. And stay tuned for a very special 9-0 quiz! If you want more Brian Austin Green, check out his podcast, Oldish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Judy Gold: ‘There's no funny without the truth’
This week on the pod, comedian, actress all around talent, Judy Gold! The comedian talks about the struggle to be funny in this moment, the Trump Effect on comedy and the intrinsic elements of humor — vulnerability and truth — that are so unfortunately lacking right now but in this political regime in particular. Judy shares what she was like as a kid - a natural observer who said everything - whose appearance and height were the source of endless bullying. Judy talks about her career, the breaks and disappointments and how stand-up will always be her main squeeze. S.E. and Judy also trade anxiety stories and find a lot of each other in them. Stay for the lightning round to see if Judy really knows the details of her own career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S.E.’s Talkin’ Coffee … and controversial opinions
It’s all the news that’s fit to sip! This episode of Talkin’ Coffee includes advice from baristas on how to brew the best cup, surprising coffee-related White Lotus tie-ins, a little bit of bad news, and some pretty controversial opinions on the best coffee cities. Oh, and we hear from listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Johnathon Schaech on shame and courage
This week, S.E. sits down with actor and screenwriter Johnathon Schaech! S.E. digs into the transcendent appeal of his 1996 comedy/musical That Thing You Do and Johnathon's misrepresented character, James. They talk about the movie's ever-growing fan base, his musical talents, and his friendship with Tom Hanks. S.E. and Johnathon also go back to his childhood, his early roles, and the moments — and people — that changed the course of his life. Johnathon bravely shares with S.E. his personal nightmare — his own MeToo moment — how that trauma has impacted him, and how he works to move beyond it. Johnathon and S.E. talk about the importance of speaking out and why they both chose to do so. Before closing out the conversation, S.E. quizzes Johnathon about “Leather Coat Guy” (IYKYK)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rob Morrow from 'Northern Exposure' to 'Billions' and beyond
This week it's S.E.'s teenage crush, Rob Morrow! The Northern Exposure star shares some wild stories from his early years in Hollywood - from Caddyshack, to SNL and Nirvana. He talks about how he landed his most famous role as Dr. Joel Fleischman and how it broke stereotypes at the time. After digging into the rest of Rob's career (including Quiz Show and Billions), the pair talk about balancing family and work life, parenthood, the importance of finding therapy and how they each navigated some of the darker moments of their lives and mental health journeys. The conversation wraps up with a Rob Morrow-themed quiz so stay tuned for that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S.E. Cupp needs a break -- from the news, from politics, from the triggering headlines and heated discussions … from the mental load of it all. Off the Cupp is just that. It’s a place to get loose and personal, to talk about what’s going on in our lives - beyond (and, yes, maybe because of) the news. Through a lens of mental health, S.E. invites her famous guests — celebrities, athletes, authors, journalists, politicians, reality stars — to share their life stories, their trials and tribulations and to talk about what it’s like living in this world, even when this world can feel like a lot.