Hulu’s acclaimed limited series "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox" pushed Grace Van Patten to her limits—learning Italian in weeks, embodying Amanda’s story, and carrying insights from both Knox herself and producer Monica Lewinsky that changed her beyond the role. Grace opens up about the pivotal gap year that made her choose acting for good and the unexpected lessons she’s still trying to apply off-screen. Plus, with "Tell Me Lies" season 3 filming now, Grace hints at what makes this chapter of her career both thrilling and bittersweet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Work in Progress: Carson Daly
Carson Daly has been a defining voice in pop culture for more than three decades, but despite his warmth, humor and openness in front of the camera, behind the scenes, he's struggled with potentially career-crushing anxiety.Carson opens up about his first panic attack which took place in his TRL dressing room and how he went from thinking he was “broken” to becoming a leading voice for mental health. Find out how he's turned his self-awareness into a superpower and uses his mental health toolkit to help others, even on live TV.Learn more about the Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Festival at https://www.projecthealthyminds.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Work in Progress: Dr. Meghan Beach
Beloved Pediatric Emergency Department doctor and social media sensation Dr. Meghan Beach is trusted by millions on social media for her razor-sharp insights and relatable, no-nonsense style. She’s also changing the way parents receive and understand vital insights about children’s health. Hear how Dr. Beach balances saving lives, raising four kids, and breaking down medical myths online. Plus, she reveals a few life-saving tricks every parent should know, including a surprising way parents could prevent severe allergic reactions.Find and follow Dr. Beach on instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/dr.beachgem10?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Work in Progress: Malin Akerman
Unfiltered, unapologetic, and utterly magnetic—Malin Åkerman is fresh off her bold, twist-filled turn in "The Hunting Wives" and opens up about embracing freedom on screen, the power of female friendship, and the honesty that fuels both her marriage and her career. Plus, find out the current state of the show's second season and how she and her husband feel about her new status as a queer icon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Work in Progress: Cristela Alonzo
Cristela Alonzo isn’t just one of the funniest voices in comedy—she’s a storyteller whose underdog journey fuels razor-sharp stand-up on identity, class and culture. Her latest Netflix special "Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy" blends hilarity with humanity, but in the comedy clubs, she’s proving that laughter can spark real change. Hear firsthand about the family struggles that shaped her, the dystopian nightmare she found herself in on election night, and the unexpected way she raised $30K of life-changing support, one laugh at a time.All proceeds from Cristela's live "Room Temperature Shows" benefit The Immigrant Defenders Law Center. Learn more about their work at https://www.immdef.org/.Cristela's new Netflix special "Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy" comes out September 23rd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.