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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

156 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2.8K ratings

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.

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Episodes

Good Sam Cast - Rapid Fire Questions

March 15, 2022 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

The cast of Good Sam, Sophia's new show, answers rapid fire questions so we can get to know them better!

Flip the Mic - Part 2

March 08, 2022 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

This is Part 2 of this special episode where Sophia flips the mic and she's put in the hot seat by two of her best friends, Jenny Smart and Vanessa Magos. Sophia answers both light-hearted and deep questions from her besties, tackles fan questions, PLUS they play a fun game! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo Editor: Josh Windisch Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters This show is brought to you by Brilli...

Flip the Mic Part 1

March 01, 2022 23:47 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Sophia flips the mic and she's put in the hot seat by two of her best friends, Jenny Smart and Vanessa Magos. Sophia answers both fun and deep questions from her besties, tackles fan questions, and more! Don't forget to tune in next week for Part 2!

Jamil Smith - Part 2 [re-release]

February 22, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

This episode was originally released on September 8, 2020. Jamil Smith is a talented journalist and Emmy-Award-winning television producer whose work explores a range of political and cultural topics including national affairs, race and racism, police brutality, feminism and gender roles, identity, and pop culture. Jamil joins Sophia on the podcast to discuss the depths of our country’s politics and culture, the Black Lives Matter movement, Breonna Taylor & Jacob Blake, the current ...

Jamil Smith - Pt. 1

February 15, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

In honor of Black History Month, Work in Progress in honored to have journalist and Emmy-award winning television producer Jamil Smith on the podcast for a two-part special. Jamil joins Sophia to talk about growing up in a feminist household, the importance of fueling the intellect of children,  understanding the black experience, telling the Beverly Johnson story, and so much more. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & ...

Jason Isaacs - Part 2

February 08, 2022 08:30 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this special part 2 episode with Jason Isaacs, Jason joins Sophia to talk about what draws him to acting and the curiosity of getting to live different lives, therapy, what his current work in progress is, and so much more! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo Editor: Josh Windisch Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy

Jason Isaacs - Part 1

February 01, 2022 08:30 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Jason Isaacs is a remarkable actor, philanthropist, and Sophia's TV Dad on their new show, Good Sam. You may have seen Jason as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, Captain Hook in Peter Pan, Colonel William Tavington in The Patriot, or Hap in The OA. Today, you'll get to see Jason in a whole new light as he talks with Sophia about his childhood, what drew him to acting when he was in college, and so much more. Don't forget this is only part 1, so be sure to check back next wee...

Katie Wech & Jennie Snyder Urman

January 25, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

Katie Wech is a TV and film writer for shows such as Rizzoli & Isles, Jane the Virgin, and most recently she’s the creator of Good Sam. Joining her is Jennie Snyder Urman, a writer herself, although more often credited as a producer for shows like Gilmore Girls, Charmed, Jane the Virgin, and now she’s the executive producer of Good Sam. Katie and Jennie join Sophia on the podcast today to talk about their journey to becoming writers, how the TV show Good Sam came together, and so mu...

Skye P. Marshall - Part 2

January 18, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

In this special part 2 episode with Skye P. Marshall, Skye joins Sophia to talk about getting the role of Dr. Lex Trulie on their CBS show Good Sam, what their experience has been like on set together, and so much more! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo Editor: Josh Windisch Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy

Skye P. Marshall - Part 1

January 11, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Skye P. Marshall is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a seasoned actor most recently seen on Sophia’s new show, Good Sam. Skye joins Sophia on part 1 of today’s episode to talk about growing up in Chicago, what led her to the Air Force, and what ultimately pulled her to pursue acting. Be sure to check back next week for part 2! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo Editor: Josh Windisch Artwo...

Progress Report: 2021

December 30, 2021 08:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

All of our guests this year prompted conversations that had a huge impact on the way we understand and think about the world. On this special extra episode of Work in Progress, Sophia does a recap of some of the moments that’ll really stick with her as we transition from the end of one year to the beginning of the next. Plus, a look ahead at what's in store for Work In Progress for 2022! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelt...

Mayor Michael Tubbs

December 28, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Mayor Michael Derrick Tubbs is a community leader, an educator, an author, and the former Mayor of Stockton, CA. Michael joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about growing up in Stockton, what it was like attending Stanford university and then going on to become the youngest mayor of a U.S. City, his new memoir The Deeper the Roots, and so much more! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo Editor: Jos...

Jane Goodall

December 21, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Although she’s known for being the most famous expert on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall is so much more than a primatologist. She’s also an author, podcast host, and a powerhouse in climate change activism and conservation. Jane joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about how to focus your skills to see where you can help the most in the world, how similar chimps are to humans, and how she joined the global initiative to plant 1 trillion trees by 2030.

Connie Britton

December 14, 2021 19:48 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

Connie Britton is an award-winning actress who’s known for fighting not just for the integrity of the women she plays on screen, but also for the rights and empowerment of women around the world. Connie joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about knowing when a choice feels right even when it’s scary, her role in Friday Night Lights and how this contributed to people valuing the female voice more, her number one rule when it comes to the characters she plays, and so much more! ...

Ken Armstrong & Meribah Knight

December 07, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

Today Sophia is joined on the podcast by Ken Armstrong and Meribah Knight: two journalists who investigated and broke an eye-opening story about Black children being jailed--for no crime at all. Meribah is a fellow of ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network and the host of The Promise, a truly phenomenal podcast about inequality and the people taking it on. Ken is a veteran of the Chicago Tribune and the Seattle Times, where he won his first of two Pulitzer prizes. He’s also an author ...

Blair Imani

November 30, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Blair Imani is a speaker and writer most well-known for the power and scope of her activism. She joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about her work to uplift voices, stories, and history that have been systemically under-represented or intentionally blocked. They dive into how to consider your sphere of influence, acknowledging people’s humanity, how to write the things that scare you, and so much more. Sponsors: Skillshare: Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/WIP and get a ...

Melissa Benoist

November 23, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Today’s guest is an actor, a producer, mental health activist, and even a Superhero--when she’s on set. You know her best as Kara Danvers aka SuperGirl on the CW, it’s Melissa Benoist. Today she joins Sophia to talk about art as a business and art as an expression, how you often end up feeling alive in the hardest times in your life, her experience as SuperGirl and the personal challenges she was facing during that time, her new book she wrote with her sister, and so much more! Spo...

Anna Musky-Goldwyn

November 16, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Anna Musky-Goldwyn is a writer, social and political activist, and also happens to be the daughter of former WIP guest, actor Tony Goldwyn. Anna joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about growing up in the entertainment industry, what inspired her to get involved in politics, and her mission with Political Playlist.  Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure!  Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/WIP Executive Producers: Sophia B...

Jamie Varon

November 09, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Jamie Varon is a writer, designer, and influencer whose specialty is defining the line between happiness and ambition--and making the best of both. Jamie joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about the toxicity of hustle culture, the danger of dimming our own light, her journey as a writer, and her upcoming book Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World. Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure!  Grammarly:...

Carrie Brownstein

November 02, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

Carrie Brownstein is a name you probably recognize most from the Emmy- and Peabody-award winning sketch series Portlandia, but she was also a hard rocking riot grrl as a band member of Sleater-Kinney and is a critically acclaimed memoir writer. Carrie joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about having that "fight" in you to survive, the lens through which she views the world, and the genre-bending film she wrote and stars in, THE NOWHERE INN. Sponsors: Noom: Sign up for your trial a...

Lisa Donovan

October 26, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Lisa Donovan is a multi-hyphenated creator who developed The Pattern, one of the most popular apps that only continues to catch the interest of people globally. She joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about being one of the pioneers of YouTube, what it feels like to be seen and understood, and the impact The Pattern is making on people’s lives and how they understand themselves.  Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure!  BetterHelp...

Debbie Millman

October 21, 2021 06:46 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Debbie Millman is a world-class graphic designer and one of the most creative people in business. Debbie joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about how everybody wants to make a difference in some way, the impact of design on our world, and her new book Why Design Matters, on-sale in early 2022! Sponsors: Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/WIP to find your new favorites today! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica S...

Dr. Laurie Santos

October 12, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

Today’s guest is bona fide award-winning scientist and one of Popular Science magazine’s “Brilliant 10,” Dr. Laurie Santos. Dr. Laurie Santos joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about how our memory doesn’t remember our resilience, making behavioral changes so that they’ll stick, the course she created and taught at Yale, her podcast The Happiness Lab, and so much more! Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure!  Grammarly: Get 20% o...

Donovan Taylor Hall

October 05, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Donovan Taylor Hall has been called a ‘world changer,’ a ‘teacher of teaching,’ and even a ‘modern day Mister Rogers.’ He joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about the three skills practice that Donovan teaches his students, the impact our self talk has on us, comparing ourselves to others, and so much more! Sponsors: Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/WIP Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/WIP to find your new favorites today  Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin...

Esther Perel

September 28, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Esther Perel is a bestselling author, multiple-time TedTalk host, and psychotherapist who is widely renowned for her insights on modern relationships. Esther joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about the quality of our connections, how stories are the bridge to relationships, not being afraid to ask questions, and Esther’s new game called Where Should We Begin.  Sponsors: Skillshare: Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/WIP and get a free trial of Premium Membership! A...

Anita Hill

September 21, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Anita Hill is an activist, professor, and author most well-known for her incredibly brave testimony during the 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Anita joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about how we can’t deal with gender-based violence problem without dealing with racism, what we must do to reach equality, her personal evolution, her book Believing, and so much more.  Sponsors: Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/WIP to find your new favorites today  Feals: Go to Feals.co...

Valarie Kaur & Delaney Colaio: 9/11 Remembered

September 14, 2021 07:30 - 2 hours - 147 MB

In this 9/11 20th Anniversary Commemoration episode, civil rights leader and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur, and filmmaker and musician Delaney Colaio, join Sophia on the podcast to talk about how the events of 9/11 impacted our history, our culture, and our people. Valarie talks about how joy is the greatest act of resistance, what it means to be an advocate, and her 9/11 documentary, Divided We FalI, which was inspired by her own personal experiences with xenophobia and ...

Introducing: The Next Big Idea

September 10, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MB

Think bigger. Create better. Live smarter. Ideas are coming at you every day from all directions. Where do you even start? Hosted by Rufus Griscom, and featuring Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink, THE NEXT BIG IDEA brings you groundbreaking ideas with the power to change the way you see the world. This is just a preview of The Next Big Idea, but you can listen to full episodes at https://wondery.fm/WIP_TheNextBigIdea

Mary-Louise Parker

September 07, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

Mary-Louise Parker is a Tony-, Golden Globe-, and Emmy-award winning actress. Mary-Louise joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about she found acting as a way to speak to the world, her humanitarian efforts through both the David Lynch Foundation and Hope North, how social media can be used for the better, her book Dear Mr. You, and so much more! Sponsors: Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/WIP Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/WIP to find your new warm weather favorites tod...

Eric Zimmer

August 31, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

Eric Zimmer is a behavior coach and host of the One You Feed podcast. Eric joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how he went from struggling with a heroin addiction, alcoholism, and homelessness, to turning his life around, rebelling against masculinity, his spiritual habits program, and so much more!   Sponsors: MeUndies:To get 15% off your first order, free shipping, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to: MeUndies.com/WIP Skillshare: Explore your creativity at Skillshar...

Zoe Lister-Jones

August 24, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Zoe Lister-Jones is an actor, musician, writer, producer, and director. Zoe joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how we embody femininity, what it was like making a film with no connections, the fear of being an artist, following her gut in the film industry, and so much more!   Sponsors: Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/WIP to find your new warm weather favorites today  Feals: Go to Feals.com/WIP to get 50% off your first order with free shipping ThredUP: Get an extra 30% off ...

Justin Baldoni

August 17, 2021 17:37 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB

Justin Baldoni is a director, producer, and actor-- who you might recognize as Rafael Solano from Jane the Virgin. Justin joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how the greatest activism is self activism, his production company, Wayfarer Studios, and their philanthropic efforts, navigating the film industry and the stories he wants to tell, and so much more. Sponsors: Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/WIP Netsuite: Get special financing at NetSuite.com/WIP Grammarly: G...

Wondery Presents - Dr. Death: Miracle Man

August 16, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything...

Dr. Maya Shankar

August 10, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Dr. Maya Shankar is a world-renowned behavioral scientist who has worked everywhere from Google to the Obama Administration. Dr. Shankar joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about the human experience and how we are so hard on ourselves, how sensitivity is weaponized, moral reframing, and what led her to completely shift life and career paths. Sponsors: Droplette: Use code WIP at droplette.io to save $50 on your new Droplette device BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at bett...

Tony Goldwyn

August 03, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

Tony Goldwyn is a phenomenal screen and voice actor, peabody-award-winning director, and an incredibly philanthropic force for good in the world. Tony joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about the family member that inspired him to become an activist, his love for storytelling and how he got into directing, his criteria for taking on a job, and so much more! Sponsors: OSEA: Get 10% off your first order with promo code WIP at OSEAMalibu.com. Aspiration: Aspiration is offering our ...

Taylor Tomlinson

July 27, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Taylor Tomlinson is a phenomenal comedian who’s performed on Late Night, Conan, and Last Comic Standing. Taylor joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about going from performing at churches to performing on Conan, being okay with some people not liking you, learning about yourself in your 20's, and her Netflix special, Quarter-Life Crisis. Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure!  Netsuite: Get special financing at NetSuite.com/WIP  Feals...

Lori Gottlieb

July 20, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

Lori Gottlieb is a practicing psychotherapist, author of the New York Times bestseller “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” writer of The Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column, and co-host of the popular “Dear Therapists” podcast. Lori joins Sophia for an intentional discussion about owning our joy and desires, how we're often unreliable narrators, and conversations that have opened up from her TV show that's being developed, based on her book. Lori also dives into things ...

Dr. Ibram X Kendi

July 13, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

Dr. Ibram X Kendi is a professor, columnist, activist, and New York Times Bestselling author of How to be Antiracist. Dr. Kendi joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how to actively challenge racism, the power of banding together and doing what’s best for the community, how people have the capacity to change, what it’s like to host his own podcast, and so much more. Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure!  Netsuite: Get special fina...

Julianne Hough

July 06, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

Julianne Hough is an award winning actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, talent judge, business owner, and wellness coach. Julianne joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about cultivating empathy for yourself, how our experiences transmute in our bodies, as well as some of Julianne’s endeavors with her wellness brand Kinrgy, her production company Canary House, and her wine label Fresh Vine Wine. Sponsors: Rothy’s: Through August 1st, 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of...

Chelsea Handler Pt. 2

June 29, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 74 MB

Chelsea Handler is a powerhouse comedian, activist, author, podcast host, and more. Today she returns to the podcast and joins Sophia to talk about making a difference no matter your platform size, her one-month weed detox, accepting the highs and lows of life, and her new special on HBOMax, Evolution. Sponsors: Netsuite: Get special financing at NetSuite.com/WIP Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order. AthenaClub.com and use promo code WIP. Feals: Bec...

Introducing: One Hundred Percent with Marcus Lemonis

June 28, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MB

One Hundred Percent with Marcus Lemonis is a little bit of a masterclass, a cocktail party and a Sunday drive all wrapped up into 30 minutes with an audience invited to listen in. Marcus values family, community, character and ethics and helps small business owners who need his guidance and investment. His process is very personal and provides valuable insight through his ability to identify both problems and solutions. For years he has transformed the trajectory of businesses and ...

Neal Katyal Pt. 2

June 22, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Neal Katyal is a Supreme Court Lawyer, Georgetown Law Professor, and has served as National Security Advisor to the Justice department. Today he returns to the podcast and joins Sophia to talk about his passion for law, the notion that if we’re going to fix the legal system, we have to fix it for everyone, pressing issues like gun control, the Chauvin trial, and how true progress comes with honesty.  Sponsors: LinkedIn Jobs: Visit LinkedIn.com/WIP to post your first job for free ...

Morgan Harper Nichols

June 15, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

Morgan Harper Nichols is an American poet, musician, and mixed-media artist whose work is centered around the question "how can we create connection?" Morgan joins Sophia to talk about nurturing your inner child, the undeniable voice she heard that led her to being an artist, creating art that isn't tied to an outcome, and her new book of poetry and essays How Far You Have Come, out now! Sponsors: Sakara: Get 20% off your first order at Sakara.com/WIP or enter code WIP at checkout...

Chris Bosh

June 08, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Chris Bosh is a NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, NBA Global Ambassador, musician, and now, author. Chris joins Sophia to talk about finding self confidence as a young boy, leaving college for the NBA, the unexpected goodbye to his NBA career, advocating for young girls, and his debut book Letters to a Young Athlete, out now! Sponsors: Skillshare - Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/WIP and get a free trial of Premium Mem...

Taylor Jenkins Reid

June 01, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Taylor Jenkins Reid is the New York Times Bestselling author of Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, as well as One True Loves, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted. Her newest novel, Malibu Rising, is out today, June 1st! Taylor joins Sophia to talk about how realizing she wanted to be in casting shaped her trajectory to create characters herself, how she turned her short story into her debut novel, and the pivotal moment she decided...

Dr. Gladys West

May 25, 2021 07:30 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Dr. Gladys Mae West, American mathematician known for her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of the satellite geodesy models that were eventually incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS), joins Sophia today to discuss her experience at Virginia State University where she earned her M.S. and B.S. degrees, her 42 year career at the Naval Proving Ground in Dahlgren, Virginia, and how she is inspiring young ...

Introducing: The Vaping Fix

May 20, 2021 16:12 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MB

Two young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs set out to rid the world of smoking with an incredible new product. The device stands to disrupt the tobacco industry and make them rich, until it falls into the wrong hands and lives are ruined. From classrooms to hospitals, boardrooms to the Oval Office, what can be done to protect teenagers and is it too late? From Laura Beil, the reporter behind Dr Death and Bad Batch, comes The Vaping Fix, the inside story of the rise of Juul and the makin...

Mae Martin

May 18, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Mae Martin, award-winning British-Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and producer who can currently be seen starring in FEEL GOOD, a scripted, semi-autobiographical drama comedy series, which she also created and co-wrote, joins Sophia today! They discuss everything from Mae’s start in stand-up comedy to her show on Netflix (which has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes), and how her work raises awareness about sexuality and identity, addiction, mental health, and more.  Sponsors: Buff...

José Andrés

May 11, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

José Andrés, chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup, New York Times bestselling author, television personality, and founder of World Central Kitchen, joins Sophia today! Known for bringing small plates to the States, he has been twice named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People.” José has been awarded the National Humanities Medal, and was named “Outstanding Chef” and “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation. José Andrés spices up our show as he and Sophia discus...

Brittany Packnett Cunningham

May 04, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

Brittany Packnett Cunningham, award-winning educator, podcast host (Undistracted/Pod Save the People), news contributor, organizer, writer, and leader joins Sophia today to chat about her childhood, the Ferguson Uprising, and about her personal relationship to faith and how much the lessons she learned, growing up a minister’s daughter, taught her about character and how character relates to activism today.  This episode is supported by: Sakara - Get 20% off your first order when ...

Guests

Jamil Smith
2 Episodes
Chelsea Handler
1 Episode
Jane Goodall
1 Episode
Jay Shetty
1 Episode
Jon Favreau
1 Episode
Lewis Howes
1 Episode
Liz Feldman
1 Episode
Michael Moore
1 Episode
Rainn Wilson
1 Episode
Samantha Power
1 Episode
Scott Harrison
1 Episode
Tig Notaro
1 Episode
Whitney Cummings
1 Episode