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What's Up, Woody?

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

What's Up, Woody? puts a unique spin on podcasts with a fresh take on in-depth celebrity interviews, current human interest stories, and our hosts genuine take on the world.

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What's Up, Woody?: Case Kenny

December 28, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

2023 on "What's Up, Woody?" is wrapping up with the expert on "mindfulness for rule breakers, free spirits, & inner peace enthusiasts", author and host of the podcast "New Mindset, Who Dis?", Case Kenny. Not only does Case have a wildly successful podcast that helps people be the best versions of themselves but he has several journal books out that just make mindfulness behavior and the journey of life a bit easier. He shares so much wisdom, some info about his backstory, how he got into help...

What's Up, Woody?: Holiday Edition - Surprise Guest

December 21, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Happy Holidays from "What's Up, Woody?" - We are excited to welcome this special SURPRISE guest... HE is a reality TV champion, someone who brings his heart, fight and tears to every game, he has been on several shows, he has blown his lid on TV...Can you guess??? HIs name is JOSH MARTINEZ! Winner of Big Brother 19, he has appeared on many seasons of THE CHALLENGE on MTV, CBS's THE CHALLENGE USA 2, and most recently BIG BROTHER REINDEER GAMES! Josh opens up about his Big Brother Legacy, ...

What's Up, Woody?: Anthony Allen Ramos

December 07, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

On this episode of What's Up, Woody? we GLAAD-ly welcome the Vice President, Communications & Talent of GLAAD and Executive Producer of the GLAAD Media Awards, Anthony Allen Ramos. In this interview, Anthony shares his back story about his upbringing and finding his identity, how his position at GLAAD came to be, landing both Madonna and Beyonce in the same year at the GLAAD awards, and the tremendously important work GLAAD does day to day. PLUS: The return of BRAVO TV's Southern Hospitality,...

What's Up, Woody?: Vivica A. Fox

November 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

What's Up, Woody? is thrilled to welcome legend and icon Vivica A. Fox to the show with this very candid one on one interview with host Woody Woodbeck. Vivica opens up and presents her authentic self as she talks about moments in her film legacy including "Independence Day" and how Will Smith helped her with her audition for "Set It Off", how she got her start in acting within soaps and modeling, how if she wasn't acting she would be a sportscaster, her 100% honest thoughts on Donald Trump an...

What's Up, Woody?: Paulie Calafiore

November 09, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

What's Up, Woody? welcomes Paulie Calafiore - #BigBrother, #TheChallenge & #TheChallengeUSA alumni. In this interview, Paulie discusses his upbringing in an Italian household, his time on Big Brother and how his appearance on the show came to be, The Challenge and all the ups and downs that came along with it, the news of Paulie coming out as Bisexual, his relationship with The Challenge legend Cara Marie and what makes it tick, a super interesting round of "WOODY'S ROUNDUP" and so much more....

What's Up, Woody?: Robyn Dixon

November 02, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

On this episode of What's Up, Woody? the pod welcomes OG of Bravo TV's "The Real Housewives of Potomac", Robyn Dixon. Robyn keeps herself busy sharing her life with the world on the show and her successful podcast "Reasonably Shady" cohosted with Gizelle Bryant. In this one on one interview, she really shares a side of herself and story that doesn't often get seen. She opens up about her upbringing, discusses meeting Juan and what those early years looked like, her parenting style, plus Woody...

What's Up, Woody?: Miss Coco Peru

October 28, 2023 15:24 - 1 hour - 81 MB

What's Up, Woody? is back with Season 3 and welcoming LGBTQ Drag Icon Miss Coco Peru! Woody and Coco talk in depth about her start, LGBTQ history, why she loves performing, moments from TRICK, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, and did she ever find her Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer Tea. PLUS: Woody talks about Taylor Swift and the ERA's tour movie, the anniversary of the passing of Matthew Shepard, and Rosie O'Donnell and her new podcast ONWARD and WHY we need to get her...

What's Up, Woody?: Dr. Chris Donaghue

August 01, 2023 15:39 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

This episode of "What's Up, Woody" welcomes Dr. Chris Donaghue, the host of "GAY SEX ED" on the World of Wonder app, who is also a Doctor of Clinical Sexology and Human Sexuality, Doctoral trained in Clinical Psychology, Licensed Clinical Therapist, a Certified Sex Therapist and a Certified Sexologist. He is the former co-host of "The Amber Rose Show" and the iconic "Loveline" nightly radio show. Dr Chris and host, Woody Woodbeck, break down the topics of SEX and SEXUALITY and everything that...

What's Up, Woody?: Jamal Sims

July 27, 2023 14:47 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

Jamal Sims is the guest on this episode of "What's Up, Woody?", he is a EMMY Nominated world renowned choreographer. He talks candidly in this interview with our host Woody Woodbeck about growing up in Southern California, having a supportive family during his coming out, dancing with the greats like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Usher. PLUS: Working with his friend RuPaul on Drag Race, with Disney on Aladdin, Encanto and of course the 30th Anniversary of Beauty and the Beast live and his new ...

What's Up, Woody?: Willam

July 20, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

On this episode of What's Up, Woody, we welcome actor, entertainer and drag queen WILLAM. He is a fantastic story teller and opens up about some incredible accomplishments in his life & career - his upbringing and being out, his time on "NIP-TUCK" and working with Ryan Murphy, being a part of the award winning film "A Star Is Born" with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, the legacy of DWV and wanting to maybe work Detox and Vicky Vox again, his up and down relationship with RuPaul & Drag Race and ...

What's Up, Woody?: 20th Anniversary of Gastric Bypass Surgery

July 18, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

July 18th marks my 20th anniversary of having the life changing procedure and for the first time (really ever), I sit down, by myself and talk through parts of my overweight childhood, handling obesity my whole life, the surgery itself and what the past 20 years have been like. Hope this inspires others and helps those who have had the surgery or looking to have it.

What's Up, Woody?: Pandora Boxx

May 26, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

Pandora Boxx, American drag queen, comedian, musical artist, and reality television personality, known from season two of RuPaul's Drag Race and seasons one and six of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars joins Woody on this special episode of What's Up, Woody? -- Pandora talks openly about her time on Drag Race, coming back to do it two more times after her original appearance, and discussing for the first time on this show...how she almost left Drag Race early! PLUS - Her small town upbringing, co...

What's Up, Woody?: Michael Costello

May 23, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

On this episode of What's Up, Woody? we welcome award winning fashion designer Michael Costello. The world first fell in love with MC on season 8 of Project Runway where he made it to the finals and then on Project Runway: All-Stars. Michael has gone on to do some incredible things creating notable garments for Beyonce, J-LO, Mariah Carey and more. He is also an EMMY winner and has several top selling fashion lines. Michael talks candidly about his time in the headlines that involved some ups...

What's Up, Woody?: Gail Simmons (EP. 20)

April 25, 2023 15:42 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

What's Up, Woody? welcomes culinary expert, cookbook author, and judge on BRAVO TV's TOP CHEF Gail Simmons. Gail talks candidly about huge aspects of her life including the differences between being from Canada and now being a US citizen, her upbringing and how food influenced her life and what it's like being a mom. PLUS - Woody and Gail talk all things TOP CHEF, where they met on both of their first jobs in TV, the London based 20th season airing now, working alongside Padma & Tom, Woody's ...

What's Up, Woody?: John McDaniel (EP. 19)

April 18, 2023 15:45 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

On this episode of What's Up, Woody? our host Woody Woodbeck welcomes American theatre producer, composer, conductor, and pianist John McDaniel. John "McD" as he is known from his time alongside Rosie O'Donnell as her band leader during the entire duration of the pop culture talk show phenomenon, The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996 - 2002). John recaps his time sitting front row to The Rosie Show, his musical work with legends like Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, and Audra McDonald, and as t...

What's Up, Woody?: Carson Kressley (EP. 18)

April 04, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

EMMY Winner and Fashion Expert, Carson Kressley, joins Woody on this episode of "What's Up, Woody?" Carson talks about his legacy in being part of the original "Fab 5" on "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy" and a judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race" on MTV and how that helped shape queer history. He talks about today's current attack on the LGBTQ community and drag queens, “The Drag Defense Fund” in support of the ACLU’s LGBTQ+ rights work, and his time eating and judging on FOOD Network's "Beat Bobby ...

What's Up, Woody?: Valery Ortiz (EP. 17)

March 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Valery Ortiz joins "What's Up, Woody?" and host Woody Woodbeck to catch up and talk about her Hollywood story. From her time hosting at E! News Now, playing a DISNEY mom in "Gabbie Duran & The Unsittables", and being the star of the Christmas Lifetime movie "Cloudy with a chance of Christmas" - PLUS so much more. Valery talks candidly about her personal struggles during Covid and losing people she loved and being a bit stuck in Canada and being away from her family. Val also plays "Woody's Ro...

What's Up, Woody?: Carl Radke (EP. 16)

March 21, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Bravo TV "Summer House" star Carl Radke joins host Woody Woodbeck for an in-depth interview about his Sobriety journey and for the first time Woody talks candidly about his own. Plus - Carl discusses grieving the loss of his brother being a catalyst for his sobriety, the struggle with dealing with his emotions, and his loving relationship with Lindsay Hubbard and how they handle his journey while taking their relationship to the next level. PLUS - Carl discusses where he is at with friend and...

What's Up, Woody?: Danny Pellegrino (EP. 15)

March 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

On this episode of What's Up, Woody? we have the host of the #1 rated and listened to podcast "Everything Iconic" and author of the book "How Do I Un-remember This? Unfortunately True Stories" - Danny Pellegrino. Danny shares his experiences as the host of a the most popular pop culture podcast, how he got his start, his favorite interviews, being obsessed with 90's culture including Mariah Carey, Boy bands, Jessica Simpson and how The Rosie O'donnell Show changed his and Woody's life. The g...

What's Up, Woody: BRAVO-MANIA (EP. 14)

March 09, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Batten down the BRAVO hatches, the biggest BRAVO TV stan accounts are in the building with our host Woody Woodbeck. With three of the largest social media accounts that feed us all things BRAVO related daily, the group discusses their thoughts on programing now, programming of the past, current BRAVO hot topics and what's to come in the future. Woody also shares his insights as a producer and someone who has been working in TV for 17 years. PLUS - Woody and the crew play his very own version ...

What's Up, Woody Episode 13: Laganja Estranja

February 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

On this episode we interview breakout star of RuPaul's Drag Race & All-Stars Queen Laganja Estranja. The conversation with Woody covers her journey to, during and after Drag Race, her dance background, her drag family Alyssa Edwards & Shangela, her mental health journey and the incredible new chapter of her life as an out, proud trans woman.

What's Up, Woody Episode 12: Watch What Crappens

February 07, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Ben & Ronnie from the #1 smash hit podcast "Watch What Crappens" are in the house on What's Up, Woody? We get to know the fellas backstory and how they keep their audiences entertained while talking about all things BRAVO TV. Woody interviews the guys and comments (as best he can legally - HA!) as Ben & Ronnie dig into their favs and not so favs on the network, what they love about dishing on Bravo shows, the shows they wish were still on and their love for the new hit "Southern Hospitality" ...

What's Up, Woody Episode 11: Gigi Maguire

February 02, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

What's Up, Woody? podcast welcomes the legendary Gigi MaGuire most known for her Atlanta's "Magic City" fame has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Being part of the "The Snack Pack" was just the beginning as she currently co-hosts "Angela Yee's Lip Service" podcast and was a cast member of WEtv's "Beyond The Pole" - She was recently featured in a guest starring role on STARZ' "P-Valley" and has so much more on the horizon.

What's Up, Woody Episode 10: Chris Mann

December 29, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

On this episode of What's Up, Woody? we have Chris Mann. He has been a working singer & entertainer for over 20 years with several record deals. He hit some major mainstream fame when he ended up on Team Christina on The Voice and basically won and had the most watched performance ever in the history of the show. He also has toured as "The Phantom" in Phantom of The Opera. He kept us entertained as the parody mastermind during the pandemic. He's also starred in the HULU hit series, "Pam and T...

What's Up, Woody Episode 9: Ilan Hall

December 15, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

On this episode of What's Up, Woody? our guest is Chef Ilan Hall. He is the season two winner of Bravo's TOP CHEF and has gone on to be a force to reckon with in the food industry. He has opened restaurants and hosted his own TV cooking show called "Knife Fight" and recently was a guest judge on Netflix's new show "Easy Bake Battle". He retells the story about getting casted on Top Chef, what REALLY happened with the infamous season two "shaving their heads" incident, what it's like being a d...

What's Up, Woody Episode 8: Derrick Gordon

December 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Derrick Gordon made sports headlines worldwide when he became the first active NCAA Division 1 basketball player to come out publicly and his life has changed ever since. In this interview, Derrick discusses his upbringing, love for basketball, coming out, and what brings him happiness.

What’s Up, Woody Episode 7: Season 2 Premiere with Jai Rodriguez

November 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 92 MB

What’s Up, Woody? Podcast is BACK with an all new season of REAL CONVERSATIONS! This weeks guest is JAI RODRIGUEZ! He is one of the original members of the Fab 5 from QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY, he’s currently starring in Billy Eichner’s BROS, and also in UNCOUPLED on Netflix. Jai is an all around great person with a heart of gold.

What's Up, Woody? Episode 6: SEASON FINALE - 1st Annual Holiday Extravaganza

December 22, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

The first annual "What's Up, Woody? Holiday Extravaganza" features co-host Marie from MTV's The Real World St Thomas and The Challenge and guests Kameron Ross from America's Got Talent, Norm from the original Real World NY and Paramount+'s The Real World Homecoming NY, Karen Huger from Bravo's Real Housewives of Potomac, and the incredible Kimberley Locke from American Idol Season 2! This is THE episode to listen to! Happy Holidays!

What's Up, Woody? Episode 5: Tracey Baker-Simmons

July 15, 2021 16:17 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Executive Producer / Showrunner / Mom and creator of pop culture phenomenon “Being Bobby Brown” Tracey Baker-Simmons is our guest this week on "What's Up, Woody?" -- Tracey is honest, raw and real about her time with Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown amongst a number of incredible things she has coming up! So listen up and share on your social media platforms...and don't forget to hashtag #whatsupwoody

What's Up, Woody? Episode 4: Mayhem Miller & Vicky Vox

June 17, 2021 17:01 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

On this episode of What's up, Woody? my guests are the one and only, "Queen of the party" , from RuPaul's Drag Race MAYHEM MILLER and performer, comedian, singer, (what doesn't she do?) VICKY VOX! We tackle topics of all kinds including mental health, journey's of addiction, and how to safely create space for ourselves that benefit our well-being. Plus, we play MARRY, FUCK, KILL and come up with our own real housewives taglines!

What's Up, Woody? Episode 3: Pastor John Gray & Aventer Gray

May 23, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

On this episode, I'm joined by some very dear friends of mine that are helping to pray into people's hearts while they navigate their owns lives; Pastor John Gray & Aventer Gray. They've made waves in the world of faith and starred on the hit TV show OWN's "The Book of John Gray". We have some incredible back and forth conversation that is really eye opening to all of us and hopefully to you. Enjoy!

What's Up, Woody? Episode 2: Lady Bunny

May 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

The legendary Lady Bunny and I talk all things that don't really include drag and it's completely enlightening! I am so happy about this episode and I hope you enjoy it! Lady Bunny "I'm A Whore!" LOL Okay then! Listen to find out why! :) www.ladybunny.net (Buy a shirt!)

What's Up, Woody? Episode 1: Introduction

April 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

Here we go...episode 1...The reunion everyone is waiting for! Brian, Ellen, and Big Ray and their one and only... JJGAY!