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21-year-old Japanese-Canadian actress Miku Martineau joins us to talk about her two very different Netflix worlds: returning as Yumeko in Season 2 of ‘Bet’ and starring as Teagan in ‘Crew Girl.’ She breaks down how she approached a character with existing manga lore versus building Teagan from the ground up, the surprising similarities between the two, going blonde for ‘Crew Girl,’ learning to row, doing her own stunts and what her gymnastics and Muay Thai background brings to the job. Plus, she teases ‘Bet’ Season 2 — which wrapped filming this summer — working with Saweetie, dives into the Yumekira fandom and weighs in on the messy Teagan-Josh-Cam love triangle.Miku also takes us back to growing up in Toronto, her parents’ restaurant, getting a scholarship to study film and TV acting in New York at 12 and landing an agent at 13 — despite once being told her braces would stop her from getting roles. We talk Japanese-Canadian representation, K-pop dance classes, hockey, volleyball, cast friendships, and her cat Brick. Would she date another actor? You’ll have to watch to find out. Oh, and she clears up one persistent internet rumor: her dad does not work as a voice director. Dang Wiki.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The inimitable Joey King joins us on the couch to talk about joining Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in ‘Practical Magic 2.’ At just 27, Joey has already been acting for more than two decades, starting out in commercials at four before landing her breakout role opposite Selena Gomez in ‘Ramona and Beezus’ (which we chat about of course). In this wide-ranging convo she reflects on growing up on-screen, auditioning as the real work, and why acting is, inherently, a little embarrassing.Joey also gets into her longtime ‘Practical Magic’ fandom, working with Nicole and Sandy, the sisterhood at the heart of the movie, casting spells on set and midnight margaritas with her legendary co-stars. Plus, she talks texting with Nicole for life advice (as well as interrupting Nic and Zac Efron’s onscreen tryst in ‘A Family Affair,’ while almost choking on a grape), shaving her head and growing it back (and shaving it again and again), working with Christopher Nolan, learning from Patricia Arquette, her marriage to director Steven Piet, her bestie Sabrina Carpenter, being haunted on the set of ‘The Conjuring,’ and her ICONIC, shoulda-been-award-winning role as Gypsy Rose Blanchard — plus so much more!SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Medium Build, aka 35-year-old Nick Carpenter, joins us to talk about his new album 'King of Having Fun' and the evolution that brought him here. What starts off as a chat about his gold tooth winds up as a wide-ranging, earnest, honest, and very funny conversation covering his evangelical upbringing in Georgia, his hedonistic years in Anchorage, Alaska, his time in Nashville, his breakthrough 2024 album 'Country,' and some of the songs on his latest LP, including 'Perceived,' 'Feed the Boys' and 'Thank You, Cook.' Nick also gets into his complicated relationship with attention and acclaim, opens up about why he drank and his sobriety, and speaks candidly about the complicated line between embracing his queerness and feeling like he’s commodifying it, and so much more. This new record is his best yet, with that mindset reflected in an upbeat, high-def collection that still retains his ability to dig deep.Stream "King of Having Fun" ►► https://mediumbuild.lnk.to/KingOfHavingFunSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At 28 years old, New Milford, Connecticut native Jackson Olson has gone from chasing the traditional baseball dream to becoming one of the most recognizable faces of the Savannah Bananas — and now he’s trading Banana Ball for the ballroom on Season 35 of ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Jackson joins us to talk about how he landed a spot on the Bananas, finding his personality as a performer in his early 20s, and the team’s mission to inject fun back into baseball. He breaks down how Banana Ball actually works, the social media machine behind the team, founders Jesse and Emily Cole’s PT Barnum-inspired approach to entertainment, his lingering MLB ambitions, and what he makes of critics — including Dave Portnoy — who think the Bananas are ruining baseball.Then it’s time to dance. Jackson talks about partnering with Emma Slater on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ training for five hours a day until his feet were shredded, and why learning to dance has been one of the hardest things he’s ever done. He also opens up about dealing with anxiety, using box breathing to cope, meeting Derek Hough, and setting his sights on the Mirrorball Trophy. Plus, we get into kids dressing up as him for Halloween, John Cena and Kristen Bell, his love of Hugh Jackman and ‘The Greatest Showman,’ becoming a very late musical-theater convert, his relationship with Maggie Sajak, why he wants kids watching him to feel free to show a little more personality, and so much more.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Too $hort joins us to look back on more than four decades in hip-hop and the stories behind one of the genre’s most enduring careers. He takes us back to Oakland in the ’80s, when he was selling $20 custom raps on cassette to local drug dealers, and explains how his voice and name became famous around the Bay Area before people even knew what he looked like. He also gets into the stories behind songs like “Freaky Tales” and “Blowjob Betty,” his mother’s reaction to his music, the meaning of being a “player,” and why his supposed retirement in 1996 was never quite what it seemed.Now 60 years old and still going strong, he breaks down his place in hip-hop history, from the ’90s East Coast–West Coast rivalry and the rise of hyphy to the Lil Jon collaboration that changed the course of his career and the making of “Blow the Whistle.” Too $hort shares what it was like recording with The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac and JAY-Z (the only rapper to do so!), including watching Biggie work without writing down his verses and the incredible speed of Tupac’s process. Plus, he talks working with Snow Tha Product, forming Mount Westmore with Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and E-40, becoming a father later in life, and so much more.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AWICH and ONE OK ROCK frontman Taka join us to introduce YAO, the new Japanese supergroup bringing together AWICH, ONE OK ROCK, CHICO CARLITO and Paledusk. They explain how the collective came together, the Japanese philosophy behind its name, spending a month in Biarritz creating together and the story behind debut single “777.” Plus, working with RZA, JAY-Z and Linkin Park, and the differences between Japanese and American artists.AWICH opens up about growing up in Okinawa, writing poetry, becoming a rapper at 14, moving to America, motherhood and returning home after the death of her daughter’s father. Meanwhile, Taka reflects on growing up with two famous singers as parents, facing assumptions about his success, getting kicked out of J-pop group NEWS and eventually becoming the frontman of ONE OK ROCK. Plus, learning English, why Taka once planned to quit at 35, Ed Sheeran at the Sphere, Backstreet Boys, Vegas, and taking Japanese music global.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Warning join us in the studio for a second time to discuss their fifth album, Everything's Falling. Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, sisters Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal stop in fresh from Japan to talk about making the record, taking six months off the road to process the past five years, and what they've learned after 13 years together as a band. We also get into why they write in English, how Monterrey still comes through in their music, and the ways they've continued to get to know each other through the songs they make.Plus, we dig into the specific songs on the record, from catastrophic thoughts and industry tunnel vision to growing up in public and the double standards still being felt for women in rock. The sisters also discuss fear of dying, the influence of Sean Paul, which of them is the most opinionated and confrontational, getting back on the road, and so much more. Stream "Everything's Falling" ►►https://tinyurl.com/2xkebpxxThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The legend that is Sara Bareilles joins us to talk about ‘Good Grief,’ her first album in seven years, and the new documentary of the same name. She opens up about navigating some incredibly difficult years, and the tenderness, humor and humility she’s found along the way. During that time, she’s said goodbye to several close friends while also embarking on IVF, and she’s open in her music — and in person — about the complicated emotions that can accompany the path to parenthood. The documentary captures the intimate recording of the album in Woodstock, NY, with her close collaborators, alongside incredibly candid conversations exploring many of the same themes. She also discusses the story behind the song “Home,” which was inspired by a podcast conversation between Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert about Colbert losing his father and two brothers when he was just 10 years old.Sara also looks back at the songs and projects that have shaped her career, from “Gravity” and “Brave” to “Love Song”; the origins of ‘Waitress’ and what writing musical theater taught her about collaboration; and her connection to poet and activist Andrea Gibson, both in song and through the documentary ‘Come See Me in the Good Light.’ Kelsey pops in to go deep on Sara’s hilarious Netflix show ‘Girls5eva,’ and Sara leaves us with some real food for thought: the idea at the heart of ‘Good Grief’ is that the life you have isn’t somewhere else waiting for you — you have to wake up to the one you’re already living.Stream "Good Grief" ►►https://tinyurl.com/mwvc2tdzSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Owen Thiele has stories for days. We could have kept him chin-wagging on the couch for another hour, but the actor, podcaster, and all around hilarious human stopped by primarily to talk about the hotly anticipated second season of ‘Adults,’ which, by the way, blows season 1 out of the water. We discuss the show in-depth, working with his now-bestie castmates and the arc of Anton’s story, not to mention the entrance of Raven Symone as his sister (and the cultural importance of ‘That’s So Raven.’ But then things get really good: there’s talk of peptides, SoulCyle sharting, his fascinating childhood and family history — from his adoption story, to his mom as his best bud, to his star-studded LA high school — and just what is going on with his in-development series ‘Off Color’ based on his real life. And of course we get into his podcast, ‘In Your Dreams’ (Alex Cooper made him do it), his long-term love with iconic stylist-to-the-stars Jared, staying friends with exes, going to NYU with Timothée Chalamet, appearing in an Almay commercial as Rashida Jones’ assistant, and so much more.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maia Reficco and Fernando Lindez join us to discuss their new Prime Video romance ‘The Last Sunrise,’ based on the novel by Anna Todd. Maia stars as Ry, a college student living with a chronic illness who heads to Mallorca with her protective mother, played by Eva Longoria, and unexpectedly falls for local Julián, played by Fernando. Maia comes to the film after starring in ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ and making her mark on Broadway in ‘Hadestown,’ while Spanish actor and model Fernando brings a very different path to the couch — from being discovered in the background of a friend’s Instagram photo at 18 to opening a Versace show in Milan.They talk about their bad first impressions to building a genuine closeness while filming in Mallorca, intimacy coordination, the logistics of Fernando’s nude scene, (and his love of nude beaches!), and what it was like having Eva Longoria play Maia’s mom. They also unpack the film’s bigger ideas about romance, family, and how fleeting life can be.Plus, Maia talks about her Argentine identity, her Nickelodeon past, meeting Lionel Messi, and the importance of queer representation and queer characters existing without being tokenized. Fernando opens up about playing a gay character in ‘Elite,’ the loneliness and relentlessness of his early modeling years, and why Julián might be more like him than he expected. SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At just 19 years old, Chino Pacas has already released three LPs: 'Que Sigan Llegando las Pacas' (2024), 'CRISTIAN' (2025), and now 'QSLLP V2' — a record inspired in part by John Wick. His music is yet another reason why corridos are going global and reaching new, younger audiences. He joins us on the couch for the first time to talk about his beginnings in Mexico, the essential influence of his brother Turo, moving to Florida, going viral on TikTok, and getting discovered and signed by JOP. Oh, and then there was that lil’ collab with Drake.Plus, he discusses collaborating with FLVCKKA, wanting to experiment with bachata and cumbia — and eventually record in English — how he wound up buying a fan a Louis Vuitton bag, why “gorditas is my thing,” and so much more.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After having Nick and Chris on the show over the years we finally bag Matt who has something he’s super proud to talk about: his memoir ‘What Happened Yesterday.’ The 23-year-old opens up about growing up as a triplet with Nick and Chris and the complicated process of figuring out who he is outside of his brothers after spending much of their lives having practically identical experiences. Plus, how the three have learned to create together while building increasingly independent lives.Primarily though, his memoir is a candid portrayal of his experiences living with debilitating anxiety, his mental health and medication journey, not to mention therapy. He discusses the loss of his grandad, family issues, panic attacks, and how writing has become an outlet and a boon. We also discuss the adrenaline rush of the Sturniolo Triplets’ rapid YouTube success, social media and public perception, and why he wants to talk openly about mental health while keeping some parts of his life — including his relationships — completely private. Oh! And his utter lack of FOMO, why Nick still can’t drive, Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks, asking Madison Beer for memoir-writing advice, and so much more.Order "What Happened Yesterday" ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n83vd57This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry Jowsey returns to discuss his new Netflix show ‘Let’s Marry Harry,’ where 20 women are competing for his heart as he searches for a wife with help from friends Amanda Kloots, Sony Henty, and his ex Georgia Hassarati. Alex Cooper also pops in with her two cents. The Aussie-born reality TV bad boy and heartthrob has become a reality TV regular (watch out for him on ‘The Mob’ this Fall) since his 2020 break out moment on 2020’s ‘Too Hot to Handle.’ He’s since expanded into podcasting (‘Boyfriend Material’), hosting, producing, and even acting (in a film with Al Pacino?! Yeah really!). Oh and he has his own skincare brand which he founded after several skin cancer scares. On this ep Harry opens up about losing his dad through assisted dying, continuing to navigate his grief, and how that experience reshaped the way he thinks about commitment, monogamy, and what he wants from a partner. He also talks about sobriety, his relationship with alcohol, his infamous dating history, and what it’s been like trying to grow out of the “reality TV bad boy” label while still living a very public life. Plus, he gets into what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV, looksmaxxing, OnlyFans, and why ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ is one of the first projects he feels genuinely proud of.Has Harry finally graduated from boyf material to hubby material? See what you think.This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Omah Lay joins us two years after his last visit — an interview during which he experienced his first-ever earthquake! Nothing quite so eventful happened this time, but a lot has changed.Now 29, Omah Lay is back with his sophomore LP, ‘Clarity of Mind,’ an album he believes might just be the greatest Afrobeats album ever made.He opens up about the past two years and what it has taken to find greater peace and emotional freedom, including working on his mental health, letting go, navigating shifts in his identity and learning not to push love away. He talks about loneliness, narcissism, get into why he chopped off all his hair, and the fresh start it represented. Stream "Clarity of Mind" ►►https://tinyurl.com/4k98m62mThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FLO join us in the studio for the first time to discuss their latest album ‘Therapy at the Club’ and they are a hoot. We get straight into it: the sisterhood, the songwriting, the haters, and all the drama that goes down at the club (and the club loos - that’s British for bathroom, FYI). They even do a bit of a capella, because, of course, their seamless vocal blending is the bedrock of their sound. What’s fascinating about this trio, made up of Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer, even though they were put together by the industry bods, it seems like they’ve been friends forever, bonded by being raised like single mums, and a like-minded drive. And they don’t give a damn if having an opinion as women in music can sometimes be mistaken for being “difficult.”They also talk about their key collaborators — MNEK, Julian Bunetta, each other — Missy Elliott, Cynthia Erivo, stripping it back for Tiny Desk, getting paranoid on edibles, partying in Ibiza, and breaking down some of their hits including “Pose,” “Haterbooth,” “Cry Ugly,” and more. Which one of them dropped the word mitochondria? Watch to find out. Stream "Therapy at the Club" ►► https://tinyurl.com/bdcvz84jThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noah LaLonde, aka Cole Walter joins us on the couch to discuss season three of ‘My Life with the Walter Boys,’ and boy, this season things get prettttty steamy. Of course we get into the evolution of Jackie and Cole’s relationship, and what’s ahead in Season 3 (ugh that ex of Jackie’s who shows up!), plus his nerve-racking chemistry test, conversations with the author behind the original Wattpad phenomenon, and why one breakup scene became one of the toughest scenes he’s ever filmed.For the 28-year-old Macomb, Michigan-born actor Walter Boys was his big break — the making of him — so we find out about his path to acting, spending two semesters studying law, winning a national hockey championship in 2013, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Plus, he opens up about his close-knit family, singing, the science behind the swooniness of his hair, his heartthrob status, dating rumors, and what he’s learned from Nikki Rodriguez (aka Jackie). This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Travie McCoy sits down with us for the first time ever — a rescheduled interview because just before he was supposed to come in, he legit broke his neck. So we find out what happened there, how he’s been recovering, and what’s up with the first new Gym Class Heroes music since 2011. It’s a song called “Universal Language” and an album is coming… but as for the rest of the band? You’ll just have to watch the interview and see. We also talk about some of his biggest hits from “Billionaire” with Bruno Mars to “Stereo Hearts” with Maroon 5; how Oprah and Diddy got nixed from lyrics, touring with Lil Wayne and T-Pain, depression, being a nostalgia junkie, keeping old love letters, breaking his neck and his lifelong mission to not be corny. He’s 45 now. How wild is that?Stream "Universal Language" ►►https://tinyurl.com/mv636xseThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE join us for the first time ever to discuss entering Phase 3 of their career, writing “Brand New,” the Japanese theme song for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. The trio — made up of Motoki Ohmori, Hiloto Wakai, and Ryoka Fujisawa — reflect on the journey from being friends in school to becoming one of the country's biggest bands, why they divide their career into distinct "phases," and the creative freedom that's driving this new era.We also dive into the deeply personal meaning behind “lulu,” Motoki Ohmori's role as the creative force behind their music, visuals and live shows, their process, and why (their incredible) fashion has become another language for expressing who they are. Along the way, we discuss the story behind “Inferno,” the theme tune for manga series ‘Fire Force,’ their ambitions beyond Japan, makeup on men, the story behind their name and so much more. "Brand New" ►►https://mrsgreenapple.com/news/detail/22835This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're thrilled to finally welcome Rebecca Black to the studio. It's been 15 years since she became a global viral sensation at just 13 years old with "Friday"—a song that also made her what many have called "the internet's first punching bag." Since then, she's quietly built one of pop's most fascinating second acts: growing up in public, embracing her queer identity, becoming an acclaimed DJ (yes, we had to talk about that Boiler Room set), and steadily carving out her own lane as an artist. Now, at 29, she's here to discuss her bold sophomore album, 'The Age of the Exhibitionist.'So who exactly is the exhibitionist—Rebecca, or the rest of us? We explore the album's central themes, from authenticity versus performance to living in an era where everyone is constantly on display, and how DJing has transformed the way she writes and performs music. The artist Lady Gaga once called a "genius" also opens up about queer identity, playing "Hot Wet Delirious" for her girlfriend, the influence of dance music, and finally feeling comfortable celebrating her own success.Of course, we revisit "Friday," surviving years of ridicule, separating failure from self-worth, and reclaiming one of the internet's most infamous songs. We also dive into the pop bangers across 'The Age of the Exhibitionist', the breakout success of 2024’s "Sugar Water Cyanide," the generosity of Katy Perry, and she even asks Dan if he's ever "tried the gay life." Why not!?This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/#rebeccablack #boilerroom #friday #zachsang #zachsangshow #zachsanginterview #interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Batalon joins us to discuss reprising his role as Ned Leeds for a fourth time in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' The Hawaii-born Filipino actor reflects on nearly a decade growing up alongside Tom Holland and Zendaya, the chemistry audition that changed his life, and why he wasn't even sure there would be a fourth Spider-Man film. It's hard to believe that landing one of the biggest franchises in cinema began with his very first proper audition. He also shares what he learned from Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau and Zendaya while growing up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Plus, Jacob opens up about starring in and executive producing 'Reginald the Vampire', being raised by immigrant parents, overcoming childhood bullying, the grounding influence of his fiancée Veronica, his obsession with Pokémon, and the story behind becoming the internet's "CEO of Sex." Along the way, we discuss breaking male friendship stereotypes, his love of manga, finding creative fulfillment, and why he's always trying to keep the bigger picture in mind.This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

XLOV join us in the studio for the first time ever! The stunning quartet — made up of Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru — who hail from China, Taiwan Korea, and Japan, respectively, are here to talk about their latest, fourth EP ‘I,God,’ but it’s also a getting to know you chat. We find out more about their origins, meeting initially on a Korean survival show, and how under Wumuti’s leadership they came together to truly test the boundaries of K-pop — in terms of both sonics, visuals, and gender representation. A collaborative approach shaped their identity.We also dig into their latest EP, ‘I,God,’ and discuss how the group's multinational lineup and Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru reflect on coming together from different countries, the creative freedom they have within the group, Wumuti's role on the A&R team, and how they build a song, concept, choreography, and music video from the ground up. Plus the Afrobeat influences on “1&Only,” their definition of rizz, discovering K-pop through BTS, Haru's dance background, their beauty essentials, and so much more.This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/#xlov #rizz #immabe #zachsang #zachsangshow #zachsanginterview #interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kylie joins us again, a year after the release of ‘Rise of Red,’ after her EP ‘B.O.Y.,’ and after the Zombies/Descedents tour. Now she’s back with the latest installment of Disney’s Descendents ‘Wicked Wonderland,’ and a new EP ‘Valley Girl Problems’ - a collection of wall-to-wall pop perfection with lyrics that are searingly vulnerable and evisceratingly on-point. As her private life imploded she poured everything into journals and with the help of Tayla Parx and Tricky Stewart she turned that heartbreak into songs that will resonate with anyone who’s been blindsided in life. She was processing in real time. And yes we do talk about ‘Wicked Wonderland’… could this be the end of Red for Kylie? Watch to find out. This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long Beach's own GIVĒON joins us on the couch for the first time to talk about the deluxe version of his album 'BELOVED II.' The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter reflects on growing up on the east side of Long Beach, the first song he ever wrote, his Barry White-esqu baritone, working on Justin Bieber's “Peaches,” and collaborating with artists including Leon Thomas and Teddy Swims. (Turns out he was a Nickelodeon fan.)Of course we have to talk about his breakout hit “Heartbreak Anniversary,” but the conversation also hits on skincare, celebrating small wins, accosting SZA at the mall and singing to her. Plus wrestling, romance as an art form, learning from past relationships (and what he wants), why failure is often the first step toward success, and so much more. He’s actually so funny. Just the story about him and his brother’s name being pronounced incorrectly for their whole lives is worth the click! Stream "BELOVED: ACT II" ►►https://tinyurl.com/ta7td6vfThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Twenty years after releasing his classic debut album 'In My Own Words,' Ne-Yo joins us to reflect on that record and the songs that changed his life while introducing his new album country-R&B album, 'Highway 79.' He looks back on his legendary collaborations with Swedish songwriting duo Stargate, the creation of “So Sick,” and the stories behind songs like “Closer” and “Miss Independent,” and all the hits he wrote for others like Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” (she was just a teen when they first met), and Beyoncé's “Irreplaceable” — a song he originally wrote for himself.Ne-Yo also opens up about why country music inspired his latest project, the changing definition of pop, and why he feels vulnerability has disappeared from modern R&B. Along the way, he shares memories of writing for Rihanna and Michael Jackson, explains why the singer always matters as much as the song itself, writing in Nashville, being a dad to seven kids, playing the Grand Ole Opry and so much more. What’s the inspo behind newie ‘Ms. Tundra’? Will we ever get a new Rihanna LP? Will the songs he wrote for MJ ever see the light of day? Maybe Ne-Yo has the answers… Stream "Highway 79" ►►https://neyo.lnk.to/Highway79This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Always a joy to have Olivia O’Brien back on the pod — this time to discuss her latest album ‘Pixie’ (it’s her haircut, but listen, she definitely was big into fairies back in the day). It’s been a decade since her breakout hit 'i hate u, i love u' with gnash introduced her to the world, and Olivia is embracing a new era — teaming up with Day Wave aka Jackson Phillips — to create a record that’s indie-pop leaning and as brutally honest as ever. The long purple hair is gone, she’s over her previous attraction to “internet boys,” and her songs showcase her perspective on love, identity, and growing up in the spotlight from this 26-year-old vantage point.So of course we get into it: the manic pixie dream girl trope, her haircut, and how autobiographical the album really is. She also reflects on 10 years of her breakout song, the disconnect between public perception and reality, being cheated on, dating apps, supporting Benson Boone, the pressure to chase perfection, oversharing and the internet, living with OCD, and so much more.Steam "Pixie" ►►https://thegamma.lnk.to/PIXIEThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FYI spoilers are in this episode!After breaking out as Mary Anne Spier in Netflix's 'The Baby-Sitters Club,' Malia Baker has become one of Disney's brightest young stars as Chloe Charming in the 'Descendants' franchise. Joining us on the couch for the first time, Malia chats all about 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' where Chloe and Red must deal with the consequences of changing the past alongside a new generation of heroes and villains.The Botswana-born, Vancouver-raised actress discusses filming her solo musical number, whether she'd change the past if she could time travel, and the film's themes of friendship, loyalty, and why not every villain is truly a villain. She also opens up about her Disney audition journey, what she learned from working with Brandy, why she intentionally keeps her distance from social media, her activism, and executive producing as well as starring in 'Hair of the Bear,' which was co-directed by Alexandre Trudeau, the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, plus much more.This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the biggest voices in modern Bollywood, Vishal Mishra has built an extraordinary career as a singer, songwriter, composer, and playback singer. Best known for songs like "Kaise Hua," "Pehle Bhi Main," "Aaj Bhi," and "Jaate Hue Lamho," his music has become a staple of contemporary Indian cinema, finding audiences around the world. Now, after years of success writing for film, he's released his long-awaited debut studio album, 'Pagalpan.'Vishal joins us to discuss the years-long process creating this record — he wrote over 170 songs for the album — and reflects on being ridiculed after his ‘Indian Idol’ audition (and other rejections, studying law before committing fully to music, landing his first big break, and writing songs at lightning speed for Bollywood. Currently touring North America, he explains his process, gives us insight into the Indian film industry, plus so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This inimitable, hilarious, and quip-tastic D’arcy Carden joins us on the couch for the first time to discuss her new ensemble show ‘Five Star Weekend,’ where she plays an over-eager pal with zero social awareness alongside stellar cast including Jennifer Garner, Chloe Sevigny, Regina Hall, and Gemma Chan, to name a few! But we also had to get into her iconic other roles, specifically Janet from ‘The Good Place,’ her early years juggling improv at Upright Citizens Brigade, and popping into numerous eps of ‘Broad City’ thanks to her fellow UCB crew Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. Oh and nannying for none other than Bill Hader who she ultimately wound up on screen with ‘Barry’ alongside Henry Winkler. Phew. We also discuss her adoration of Maya Rudolph (another co-star), her cool as hell upbringing in the Bay Area, her love of Pearl Jam, her cry prep playlist, her appearances on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy,’ plus her special bond with Lenny Kravitz and just what The Smashing Pumpkins had to do with her changing the spelling of her name. Don’t miss. She’s a hoot. This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thirteen years since the end of ‘Victorious’ and its spin-off is now imminent: ‘Hollywood Arts,’ starring Daniella Monet reprising her role as Trina (and exec producing). Crazy. Crazier still that Monet — who came up with Zach — has never been on the show. So this interview is really more like a catch up with old friends as they reflect on the next chapter of one of Nickelodeon's most beloved franchises. Together they look back at the original show's legacy, where we left Trina, how the show came together, and what fans can expect as the story picks up — with a few familiar faces set to return.Beyond ‘HA’ Daniella opens up about balancing acting with raising two children, why Hallmark movies have become such a great fit for this stage of her life, and the changing entertainment landscape since she first dreamed of landing a Nickelodeon show. Other topics discussed: the ‘Victorious’ cast group chat, Trina's evolution, Daniella's audition for ‘Hannah Montana’ and ‘Chicago’ (she busts out some bars), an unexpected run-in with Tom Cruise, filming a McDonald's commercial as a vegan, whether Zach might finally make his long-awaited cameo in the ‘Victorious’ universe, and so much more.This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best known to many through her hilarious TikToks which often rope in her Oscar-winning legend of a Martin Scorsese, 26-year-old Francesca is also carving out a career as an actor/director/writer in her own right and she joins us fresh off the announcement that she’s been cast in Season 2 of Amazon's 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith.' We talk about growing up on legendary film sets, why acting scares her more than directing, and how the two disciplines inform one another. Francesca also opens up about hyperfixation, anxiety, becoming a caregiver after her mother was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's, the heartbreak of grieving someone who is still alive (the experiences of which informed her short film ‘Fish Out of Water’), navigating "nepo baby" discourse, and responding to TikTok haters. We also chat about the script she's currently writing, crushing on Asa Butterfield during 'Hugo,' her blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in the One Direction doc, what she thinks about Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz, Saint Carlo Acutis, and plenty more.This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All hail Zooey Deschanel! The indie-quirk queen! And yes we discuss her relationship to the word quirky! The actor will always be Jess from ‘New Girl’ and Summer from ‘500 Days of Summer’ and that adorable older sister stewardess in ‘Almost Famous,’ and we talk about all this — so many iconic roles — plus the lore of her blonde hair in ‘Elf.’But the craziest thing that’s happened to Zooey in the past year? The TikTok-enabled resurgence of a She & Him song she wrote 25 years ago. In fact, it’s one of the first songs she ever wrote. So yes, we chat about “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today” too, new music, and their upcoming tour this Fall.We also discuss what it’s like renovating a house with her Property Brother fiancé Jonathan Scott, when her kids will watchher work, karaoke, that first kiss scene in ‘New Girl’ (there’s a lot of ‘New Girl’ in this interview: the rhythm of comedy, specific eps, being preg twice during shooting, and so much more), and how Zooey’s never laid eyes on drugs apart from weed. :) This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before stepping into the world of Elle Woods, Chandler Kinney had already built an impressive career across Disney, horror, action, and reality TV. From playing fan-favorite werewolf Willa in Disney's 'Zombies' franchise to the horror movie obsessed Tabby Haworthe in 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,' and making history as part of the first all-Black partnership to reach the 'Dancing with the Stars' finale, Chandler has become one of Hollywood's most versatile young stars. Now she's taking on the role of the flannel-wearing Kimberly in Prime Video's highly anticipated 'Legally Blonde' prequel series, 'Elle.'The self-described “recovering perfectionist” joins us in the studio to talk about landing 'Elle' and her character Kimberly who is anything but nice to the blonde bubbly LA transplant. Set in the 90s, if you like ‘Clueless’ you’ll like ‘Elle,’ and it’s already been renewed for a second season. We also talk ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ her love for Willa, playing a queer character in a live action Disney movie, and the the legacy of the 'Zombies.' Plus 'Pretty Little Liars,' being homeschooled, studying psychology, her momager, her friendship with Meg Donnelly, and what she describes as the cognitive dissonance of child stardom and knowing “what you do before you know who you are.”This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MICO joins us in the studio for the first time to unpack ‘When the lights turn on,' the Filipino-Canadian artist's debut album, his biggest creative swing and his most personal project to date. The Toronto-born singer-songwriter first broke through with his 2022 indie-pop hit "cut my hair," which became a top 20 radio hit in Canada, with songs like "I'd Hate to Be My Friend" and "HOMESICK" catching fire on TikTok. The 23-year-old discusses coming up on Discord and Twitch, plus he opens up about making a breakup record in real time, the disconnect between online perception and reality ("Dreamboy"), and what happens when you get into a situationship with your bestie ("Favorite Flowers"). We also dive into serial monogamy versus hookup culture, the influence of bands like All Time Low, Panic! At The Disco, 5 Seconds of Summer, Why Don't We, and Waterparks, and why the blunt honesty of 2000s songwriting still inspires him. And he finally puts to rest one of the internet's biggest questions: did he actually graduate high school?With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re insanely excited to have 20-year-old London chanteuse Sienna Spiro on the couch. In the past year her career has gone stratospheric thanks to her retro-tinged ballads, instantly chic 60s styling, and her husky powerhouse vocals. If you like Adele, you’ll be falling for Sienna. Touting her debut album ‘Visitor’ we get into all the stories behind the songs from the depression (“Pure”), to the relationship with an older man ("Great Expectations" and "He's Not My Baby, I'm His”), to the recurring themes of impermanence and time (“Mono No Aware”). We also discuss her mother's brain tumour diagnosis, emotional numbness, taking inspiration from Roberta Flack and Dusty Springfield, working with Omer Fedi, songwriting "speed dating," how she went from a puffer jackets to a slick bouffant beehives, and the importance — and struggle — to stay present. With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining us in the studio for the very first time, Grupo Frontera are one of the biggest acts in música mexicana. Three albums into their career, the McAllen, Texas six-piece—Adelaido Solís III (vocals), Juan Javier Cantú (accordion), Alberto "Beto" Acosta (bajo quinto), Carlos Guerrero (drums), Julián Peña Jr. (bass), and Carlos Zamora (keyboards)—have helped bring cumbia norteña to a global audience. Shaped by their Mexican-American upbringing, they've amassed billions of streams and scored worldwide hits including "No Se Va," "un x100to" with Bad Bunny, and "Coqueta." They join us to talk about their new EP, ‘Con Dolor.’We talk about their unlikely beginnings as a wedding and quinceañera band, growing up in a border town, modernizing regional Mexican music while staying true to its roots, going independent, and how ‘Con Dolor’ fits into their discography. They also share stories about recording live together, collaborating with Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Maluma, "Coqueta" becoming a global smash after Barcelona's Champions League celebrations, playing the Grand Ole Opry, performing an incognito show at the U.S.-Mexico border, having multiple Presidents of Mexico count themselves as fans. Plus learning English watching Game of Thrones, writing "Un Solo Corazón" for Mexico’s official World Cup song, and so much more.With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ATEEZ leader, producer, and creative force Hongjoong returns to the studio for a conversation about the journey that's taken him from sending in a demo and training alone for six months to leading one of K-pop's biggest groups. With nearly 200 songwriting credits across ATEEZ's first eight years, the 27-year-old reflects on how he first fell in love with making music, his songwriting process, the responsibility that comes with being the group's captain, and the difference between being an artist and an idol.We also dive into ATEEZ's latest era — ‘Golden Hour Part 4 dropped in Feb and it seems like Part 5 is on the way. Plus the story behind "Lemon Drop" and "NO1," and his album of reinterpretations celebrating the artists who inspired him. Along the way, Hongjoong talks about his love of Los Angeles, what keeps him inspired after eight years, and why ATEEZ's enduring motto remains: Break the Wall.With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Santagato. He's a regular-degular Italian-American born in Queens who has, along with his childhood bestie Frank Alvarez, become the internet's favorite hang. He joins us on the couch for the first time to chart his career from YT and Vine virality to being "the least famous person" to sell out MSG; building his podcasting empire with his buds, to becoming People Magazine's Sexiest Podcaster of 2025. Whatta category!The comedian, podcaster, and entrepreneur opens up about the anxiety leading up to ticket sales, proposing to his fiancée with a mouth so dry he could barely speak, playing the Garden hungover, and why therapy has shifted his focus from chasing outcomes to caring about the work itself. Plus Joe talks about fans turning clips into an entire content ecosystem, navigating parasocial relationships, and the thinking behind his new charity The Happy Cry Fund and the thinking behind it. He's about to head out on tour again too and for every live show ticket sold a dollar goes to his charity. to help turn moments of joy into something that gives back.With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More than half a century after changing the sound of popular music, Earth, Wind & Fire are still bringing people together. Formed by the late Maurice White in 1969, the band fused soul, funk, R&B, jazz, rock, gospel, and African influences into a style that produced timeless classics like "September," "Shining Star," "Let's Groove," and "Reasons." Even today, "September" continues to find new generations of fans thanks to TikTok, memes, movies, weddings, and the annual internet celebration of the 21st night of September. Now, surviving members Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson join us to discuss Questlove's documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World), reflecting on the life and vision of Maurice White, who passed away in 2016 but remains the band's guiding spirit.The trio look back on growing up together, learning their craft by playing covers, the three stages of creativity, and how songs like "Shining Star" went on to inspire artists including Stevie Wonder’s smash “I Wish.” They explain why Maurice insisted the music stay above politics and focus on bringing people together, reveal the story behind Verdine’s legendary levitating-while-playing-bass moments, and the theatrical magic of their live show. The fashion! The choreo! The upcoming tour! We talk about it all. Plus they share memories of playing for the Obamas and alongside Sabrina Carpenter, Philip’s hand in creating Phil Collins’ “Easy Lover,” and reflect on what it's like to watch a documentary about a band that has spent more than 50 years providing the soundtrack to so many lives. With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lesbian Jesus returns! Last year Hayley Kiyoko popped in to discuss her sophomore book, ‘Where There’s Room For Us,’ and she promised she’d return to discuss her debut feature length film ‘Girls Like Girls’ which started its life as a song (back in 2015), became a groundbreaking music video, evolved into a New York Times bestselling novel, and has now arrived on the big screen. Hayley opens up about why this story has become her life's work, the emotional journey of bringing it to theaters, and how scenes from the film were pulled directly from her own experiences. We also dive into the healing power of representation, fan reactions from fans, and why telling authentic LGBTQ+ stories feels as important as ever.Hayley also discusses assembling the film's all-female department heads, casting the film’s leads Maya Da Costa as Coley and Myra Malloy as Sonya, working alongside Zach Braff, and creating a soundtrack packed with artists including Young Miko, Tegan and Sara, and Gigi Perez. Plus: AIM screen names, scoliosis, the real-life inspiration behind the story, filming just blocks from her grandmother's house, and the full-circle feeling of hearing “Girls Like Girls" reimagined with a 30-piece orchestra. After a decade of work, this conversation gets emotional in all the right ways.All things "Girls Like Girls" ►►https://shorturl.at/9gs5HWith Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, and author Jessie Reyez joins us in the studio for the very first time. Since breaking through with 'Figures' in 2016, the Colombian-Canadian artist has built a career on searing honesty, turning some of her deepest wounds into songs that resonate around the world. Along the way the 25-year-old’s collaborated with everyone from Eminem and 6lack to Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, and LISA, while also writing hits like “One Kiss,” “Promises,” and “Moonlit Floor” — we get into it. Now she’s on the couch for the first time (which is crazy) with her latest fourth album 'A Little Vengeance.’ As she says, quoting Friedrich Nietzsche: “A little vengeance is more human than no vengeance at all.” She’s vulnerable, real, and funny as hell.Jessie opens up about the heartbreak and anger that fuelled the record, the role accountability plays in moving on, getting sober, and the personal growth that followed a major shift in her life three years ago. She reflects on the relationship that inspired both 'Figures' and songs on this new album, why creating music doesn't always heal the hurt that inspired it, and how success has sometimes strained her relationships with family and loved ones. We also discuss the realities of ambition in the music industry, balancing love and career, her poetry books (and what else she’s got cooking), Bob Marley's philosophy that music can be medicine, and why after years of nonstop work she plans to step away, rest, and finally give herself time to heal.Stream "A Little Vengeance" ►►https://tinyurl.com/2khtbfxbWith Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eight months after their last visit, NMIXX are back on the couch and ready to dive even deeper into the ever-expanding world of Mixxtopia. The JYP Entertainment sextet — Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin — join us to unpack their EP ‘Heavy Serenade,’ explain how it fits into the group's mythology, and discuss why love is never static. Along the way, they break down the harmonies that have become a defining part of the NMIXX sound, the challenges and rewards of working with songwriters from around the world, and why music should always be open to interpretation.We also get into the ever-evolving meaning of Mixxtopia itself, exploring themes of conflict, imperfection, and empowerment, before finding out how the members navigate disagreements within the group and balance their personal lives with life as global pop stars. Elsewhere, we discuss past-life regression, becoming the first K-pop group to perform at Carnival in Brazil, Sullyoon's pitch skills, what it was like collaborating with Anderson .Paak, and so much more.With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tori Kelly first joined us back in 2013, long before Grammy Awards, sold-out tours, and billions of streams. Over the years we've had a front-row seat to her evolution from YouTube breakout, ‘American Idol’ contestant and singer-songwriter to one of the most respected vocalists of her generation. Along the way she's earned praise from artists like Billie Eilish, voiced Meena the singing elephant in the blockbuster 'Sing' franchise, and watched both that character and her rendition of “Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing” find new life with younger audiences online years after the film's release.Now the 33-year-old returns as a new mother — in 2025 she had her son Zayden with her bball player hubby André Murillo — and both motherhood and faith deeply inspired her new, sixth album, 'God Must Really Love Me'. She opens up about raising her son Zayden (who is all over this album both in the lyrics and vocally!), how becoming a parent has transformed her relationship with faith, the highs and lows of a marriage that's now more than a decade strong, and why this album feels like a time capsule of a pivotal season in her life. Tori also shares the stories behind songs like “Tokyo” and “Mine,” (amongst many others) discusses finding peace in a culture obsessed with comparison, reflects on the viral resurgence of her music, talks about voicing a singer named Suzy Day in the video game 'Stranger Than Heaven,' plus so much more.Stream "God Must Really Love Me" ►►https://tinyurl.com/evbabtbyWith Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bebe Rexha returns to the couch for one of her most vulnerable conversations yet. Having visited us countless times over the years, this interview skips the small talk and dives straight into the reality of rebuilding yourself after setbacks. As she enters a new independent chapter and prepares to release her new album 'Dirty Blonde,' Bebe opens up about faltering confidence, questioning her place in the industry, and the emotional toll of constantly hustling in a business that can be as discouraging as it is rewarding. We also discuss why she says "old Bebe is dead," the summer heartbreak that inspired much of 'Dirty Blonde,' and the challenge of resisting comparison in an industry built on it. Along the way, Bebe shares stories behind hits like “Me, Myself & I,” “Hey Mama,” and “Meant to Be,” explains why some of her biggest songs for others (“The Monster”) were originally intended for herself, talks about working with Billy Ray Cyrus and Hit-Boy, and reflects on being a songwriter first, producer second, and artist always.Stream "Dirty Blonde" ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n6f6fjbWith Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BINI are back on the couch! The trailblazing Filipina girl group first stopped by the studio last year, and now they return fresh off a historic performance at Coachella — a milestone not just for the eight members, but for Filipino representation on one of music’s biggest stages. In this conversation, they open up about what that moment meant, how they found out they were playing the festival, watching G-Dragon perform, and why they've never stopped embracing their identity, language, and culture.We also talk about dreams, failure, and stamina; singing and rapping in Tagalog. Plus Filo culture, places to go, and street food. They sing a snippet of “Blush” a cappella and confirm the importance of our manifestation log.With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at apple.com/apple-creator-studioSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Sherman has quickly become one of the most distinctive voices in comedy. Best known as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live,' where her surreal characters, oddball sketches, and ongoing torment of Colin Jost have made her a fan favorite, Sherman has spent years building a devoted following on and off screen. With last year’s comedy special 'Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh' — produced by Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, and Eli Bush — the 33-year-old is letting her freak flag truly fly. The special is theatrical, confrontational, and profane, full of gory gags and visceral visuals. Think Phyllis Diller meets Pee-wee Herman partying with John Waters (who happens to intro the show). Sarah joins us to talk about building an hour of comedy from scratch, learning from her ‘SNL’ castmates, bombing in front of thousands while opening for Adam Sandler, and why roasting is sometimes easier than writing a joke from nothing. We also get into her Jewish Long Island upbringing, campaigning for Bernie Sanders, the influence of Phyllis Diller, her relationship with Colin Jost, the grind of producing dozens of sketches every season, and what it takes to keep pushing comedy into unexpected places. We kick things off by talking about her former college radio show… and how a particular avid caller wound up as her cohost, plus so much more.With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at apple.com/apple-creator-studioSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last time Teddy Swims sat down with us was back in 2022, pre-”Lose Control,” before the record smashing accolades and awards, before becoming a father. So it’s a big time catch up to see what he’s been up to since then and what life looks like on the other side of that success, the pressure and privilege of creating a song that people may sing for the next 40 years, and why all the awards, records, and milestones still pale in comparison to the power music has to connect people across generations. We also get into his new single "Mr. Know It All," and where things stand with his forthcoming album.As per usual the conversation goes much deeper too. Teddy opens up about learning how to become a father while living on a tour bus, the advice he's picked up from artists like Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton, and why therapy — both individual and couples therapy — has become such an important part of his life. We discuss break-ups, self-love, staring himself in the mirror, stretching his gauges, gardening, and upcoming music with Giveon. Plus bringing Vanessa Carlton onstage at Coachella and why being kind to yourself might be the hardest lesson of all.Steam "Mr. Know It All" ►►https://tinyurl.com/mp5jhs5cWith Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at apple.com/apple-creator-studioSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rico Nasty is joins us in the studio to discuss her forthcoming fourth album, and her role in Apple TV+'s ‘Margo's Got Money Troubles,’ starring alongside Elle Fanning (who she learned a lot from), Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman, as an OnlyFans model and rapper called KC. The DMV-born rapper talks rap, rock, parenting, fame, and dealing with other people's opinions.Elsewhere, we get into iCarly, Pinterest rabbit holes, dogs, Shrek, dinosaur conspiracy theories and whether monetizing poop pictures on OnlyFans is actually a viable business model. As you'd expect from Rico, the conversation goes everywhere.Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For more than four decades, Tommy Lee has been one of rock music's most recognizable drummers and personalities. As a founding member of Mötley Crüe, he helped define the excess, spectacle, and sound of the Sunset Strip era, earning a reputation as one of hard rock's ultimate hellraisers. Now, 45 years into the band's career, Tommy joins us to talk about the band getting back on the road, their evolving dynamic, and his newly reimagined Atmos-certified release ‘Tommyland Rides Again.’The conversation also revisits some of the wildest chapters of Tommy's life, from touring with Ozzy Osbourne (and getting into serious trouble with Sharon) to the reality behind rock's most infamous stories and the band's journey with sobriety after Dr. Feelgood. Plus, we discuss his new song with Chad Tepper, "Stupid World," the infamous rotating drum kit setup, the loss of rock mystique, and much more. Tommy also reveals an unexpected part of his upbringing — tap dancing and ballet lessons as a kid — so there's that too!Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free atapple.com/apple-creator-studioSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Tedder — frontman of OneRepublic and songwriter of countless hits for others — returns to the couch for the first time since 2020. New OneRepublic music is incoming, but we spend most of the interview discussing the state and evolution of the industry, plus we get the inside track on the artists he’s written songs with and for recently — BTS, Rosalía, Tate McRae — and some of the more historical hits he’s had a hand in (Beyoncé, U2, Lil Nas X, to name a few). Names are dropped, anecdotes are shared and if you’re fan of any of the above, plus Diplo, Avicii, Sombr, Christian music, and Timabland, you won’t wanna miss this. Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6LACK has always made emotionally intelligent music, and ‘Love Is The New Gangster’ is the latest installment in the evolution of Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr. The Atlanta-raised, multi-Grammy-nominated artist pops into the studio for the first time to discuss his fourth album and the vibe is thoughtful and reflective. The 33-year-old opens up about numerology, purpose, shadow work, and the idea that simply writing about your pain isn’t the same as actually healing it. Deeply inspired by his two children (who grace the album’s artwork), 6lack discusses gentle parenting, understanding your own parents more deeply once you become one yourself, the shift that occurred when he cut off his locs (and the history hair holds), and why he feels like he’s on a very intentional path. We also talk Atlanta’s musical DNA, battle rapping with Young Thug as a teen, and then collaborating with him properly later on (and on this record), working with his partner QUIN (also the mother of his second daughter) on the track “Out of Body,” writing with your partner about your partner, working with Kehlani, Lil Tjay, Leon Thomas, Timbaland, Gorillaz and Elton John (on “The Pink Phantom”) — and why ‘Love Is The New Gangster’ reframes love not as softness, but as strength.Stream "Love Is The New Gangsta" ►►https://tinyurl.com/4vdyeywdSponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maisie Peters is back with her third album ‘Florescence’ and wow is she in a different headspace / life-space from when we talked to her last in 2023 circa ‘The Good Witch.’ Happily in love and cohabiting with her boyfriend and her sister (the co-host of their podcast Twinhood) and her sister’s boyfriend (more on that later), between this record and the last the 25-year-old took stock, dealt with vocal polyps, fell in love with her childhood sweetheart, and wrote a banging album. ‘Florescence’ features collabs with everyone from Julia Michaels to Marcus Mumford (do you think he’s the Internet’s boyfriend too?!), plus single “My Regards” boasts a video directed by Amelia ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Dimoldenberg and stars Benito Skinner. Her work is full of Easter eggs. Like the nod to her fave teen film ‘Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging,’ in her album trailer, which also stars the lead actor Georgia Groome.Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The winner of the inaugural Grammy for Best Traditional Country Album for his third album, ‘Ain’t In It for My Health,’ Zach Top didn’t come up through the usual Nashville machine. Born in Sunnyside, Washington, he was fronting his family’s bluegrass band at seven, dropped out of college in Colorado, posted covers of country legends on Facebook, faced label rejection, and somehow wound up opening for his hero George Strait. We talk about keeping traditional country alive in a modern industry, the tension between career ambition and settling down, heartbreak, touring, virality, and whether success changes your relationship with the art itself. Plus: cold plunging, getting home schooled, building houses, making swords, ‘Lord of the Rings,’ and so much more.Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s not every day a sitting governor stops by the couch. Gretchen Whitmer— the two-term Governor of Michigan, political lightning rod, and the politician affectionately nicknamed “Big Gretch” by the internet — joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that gets into both policy and personhood.We talk about the realities of leadership: her eight-year legacy, the philosophy of underpromising and overdelivering, making the business case for equity, and why understanding people’s motivations matters more than simply talking at them. She reflects on the formative experiences that shaped her — from early ESPN commentator aspirations to unexpectedly finding her way into public service, plus the intensely difficult period where her mother became seriously ill while she was newly married, moving house, and starting life as a state representative.We also get into healthcare battles, medical debt, aging parents, the Flint water crisis, abortion rights, tariffs, the kidnapping plot, parenting through political chaos, working with Donald Trump, and why she believes the antidote to apathy is action. Plus: what law she’d enact if she could wave a wand, what comes after public office, what she’s most proud of — and whether Zach thinks she should run for president (resounding yes!).Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s been a minute since Joshua was last on the couch. The last time in 2024 (https://tinyurl.com/muuvbhct) ,and then that time in 2021 (https://tinyurl.com/4e5kurcj), and every time he stops in, things get deep, fast. This interview is no different. The 25-year-old is back in the hot seat to discuss his memoir ‘Rookie: My Public, Private, and Secret Life,’ and much like his book, we cover everything: his early, formative years in Hollywood, the imposter syndrome, the public turning on him because of that song and his very serious brush with death. We also discuss his battles with body dysmorphia, substances and — trigger warning — sexual abuse and suicidal ideation. It’s been a journey (one that’s included an Ayahuasca journey in fact) and it’s ongoing. Faith, routine, therapy, they’re all helping. We also talk ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,’ his run off Broadway on ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ getting inspired by Sombr and so much more.Get "Rookie" ►►https://tinyurl.com/2nknrwk2Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Twenty-five years since her last solo album Linda Perry is back and swinging with a super vulnerable documentary and album, ‘Let It Die Here,’ a record that sees her parse her complicated relationship with her mother and her ultimate passing. She’s confronting her own mortality too, not to mention how she was raised and who she’s continuing to become. We get into all of this: she talks about being the sole songwriter of 4 Non Blondes monster hit “What’s Up,” the band’s implosion soon after and why, after all these years they’re back together and with brand new material slated for 2027 release. And of course we get into her storied songwriting career: ‘Beautiful’ by Christina Aguilera, ‘Get the Party Started’ by Pink, to name just two, and how she discovered James Blunt and signed him to her label after all the majors had passed on him. As an artist she’s very much of the Martha Graham school of thought — keep the channel open — and lives her life accordingly. We also discuss the state of the music industry, the beauty in imperfection, her control freak tendencies, and so much more. Stream "Let It Die Here" ►►https://tinyurl.com/55778ar5Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Dunster became really pretty famous during the pandemic, thanks to the feelgood vibes of ‘Ted Lasso’ which we all tuned into during the pandemic, investing in the character arc of braggadocious footballer Jamie Tartt and his *insert fire emoji* on-and-offscreen chemistry with Roy Kent, played by Brett Goldstein. (Please refer to Brett Goldstein and Phil Dunster being mostly straight for 6:53 which also discuss in the interview.)Although the 34-year-old isn’t back for ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 (we talk about it), his career has gone from strength to strength, teaming up once more with showrunner and comedy genius Bill Lawrence (‘Scrubs,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Shrinking’), for this new HBO Max comedy ‘Rooster.’ In it he plays the reprehensible Archie, and up himself Russian history professor who happens to be married to — and cheating on — Steve Carell’s daughter. Like all Lawrence-helmed comedies ‘Rooster’ treads the line between absurd, comedic, and heartwarming, and it’s been such a runaway success, it’s been renewed for a second season before the first finished airing. Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can you believe it’s been 30 years since the release of the Spice Girls’ seminal debut single “Wannabe”? Bananas. Now in her 50s Melanie C — formerly Mel C, or known to many as Sporty Spice — joins us on the couch to chat about her new, euphoric album ‘Sweat.’ Born from her abiding love of dance music, which started as a teenager on the Costa Brava in Spain as a teenager and was reignited when she started DJing and hanging out with LDN’s influential queer DJ collective Sink the Pink. We talk to her about all this, her workout regime (abs!), the harshness of British tabloids and the phone hacking scandal affected so many high profile people in the UK for well over a decade. Melanie also reflects on the Spice Girls — both then and now — and if a reunion might be on the cards.Plus, she drops some great stories about Madonna and Liza Minelli, while also discussing some of the collaborators she worked with on ‘Sweat.’Stream "Sweat" ►► https://melaniec.lnk.to/sweatSponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Austin’s latest country star is no overnight sensation. He’s five albums deep and it’s his latest eponymous album that he’s joining us to discuss. A record that was banged out in NYC in just seven days. A record he thinks is his finest work yet and a record that restored his creative mojo. He’s been touring nonstop since he was 22 so no wonder he was feeling a little burnt out. We talk about the his process and this album’s genesis, his origin story, his workout regimen, how he met his wife, his love of John Mayer, why he was determined to sign a record deal with a zero dollar advance and so much more. Stream "Parker McCollum (Deluxe)" ►► https://parkermccollum.lnk.to/ParkerMcCollumDeluxeSponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back on the couch after the runaway success of his last debut album ‘Angel Face,’ the 23-year-old returns with his new record ‘LOVE, LOVE, LOVE’ — not a concept album like his first, but a record that gets down to basics in terms of celebrating what really makes the world go round: Love in all its forms. The California-born, Nashville-based singer is reflective with regards to his influences — his grandparents, the Martin Luther King Jr. biopic ‘Selma,’ his French fiancée Devi, while also considering the effect of hookup culture and what you’re missing out on when the going gets tough.Swerving from the retro 50/60s stylings of ‘Angel Face,’ Sanchez decamped to Sweden to work with the Max Martin crew resulting in a big pop record with a 70s bent. He talks about all this plus getting engaged to his partner and sometime collaborator Devi, the pressure of avoiding a sophomore slump, painting, the influence of his grandparents, the success of “Until I Found You,” and much more. Pre Order "LOVE, LOVE LOVE" ►►https://store.stephensanchezofficial.com/collections/musicSponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/#stephensanchez #love #untilifoundyou #zachsang #zachsangshow #zachsanginterview #interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is Oliver Tree dressed like Shrek? Is it performance art or deeply earnest work? Are there any original ideas in the world? And what happens when you spend two years recording a record across seven continents and 80 countries ranging from Africa to China to Afghanistan. Oh and a year in Antarctica. We endeavour to explore all of what the heck Oliver Tree has been up to. Plus the story behind his new album ‘Love You Madly, Hate You Badly,’ the pursuit of joy, falling off the internet, remixing in Iraq, redefining success, being elected a chief by the Maasai in Tanzania, where he wants his money to go when he dies and so much more. Stream "Love You Madly Hate You Badly" ►► https://olivertree.lnk.to/LoveYouMadlyHateYouBadlySponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re thrilled to have Noah Kahan back in for a third time to discuss the double whammy of his new, fourth album ‘The Great Divide’ and his stunningly honest documentary ‘Out of Body’ (out now on Netflix) which charts this post-‘Stick Season’ period — the endless tours, the knuckling down to make this new record, and confronting not only himself in this new era, but also exploring the impact his success has had on his family. The documentary becomes not just a mode of capture, but a tool of communication for him to really open up to his mom and dad, and also stare down some of his own demons, his body dysmorphia in particular. Much of this ultimately filters into ‘The Great Divide,’ an album steeped in his beloved home state Vermont, and his home life — his wife, friends, family. We talk about all this and so much more. Ihttps://zuzasway.com/https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-nowSponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anna Cathcart joins us on the couch for the first time to discuss the latest season of ‘XO, Kitty’ and Dan is deeply excited, proving this series has resonance way beyond its target demo. We find out about Anna’s early years in the biz (‘Odd Squad,’ ‘Descendents 2’) and what it’s like to grow up in the public eye, the kind of pressures foisted upon young actors and how she’s negotiated that world and her own mental health. We also discuss what she’s lifted from set, going to college, aspirations for the future, and her deep desire to be challenged by her craft. Plus one of the most awks interviews of her life — which happened to be with Zach — what she would like to happen in future seasons, and just how would she feel if the series didn’t get a season 4?Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We join Zayn in NYC to discuss his new, fifth album ‘Konnakol.’ A record rooted in the South Asian tradition of Konnakol where syllables are performed percussively. Think of it as historic beatboxing. It’s a record steeped in his Pakistani heritage and influenced heavily by the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. We talk about all this (and Nusrat’s connection to Jeff Buckley), while also diving into some of the record’s sexy, sultry R&B tracks — one night stands, power dynamics, late night romps — it’s all in there too. Zayn opens up about his creative process, working again with Malay (Frank Ocean), appeasing his inner child, and of course as a proud father, how Khai has reshaped his sense of purpose and joy. Stream "KONNAKOL" ►►https://tinyurl.com/h7udzsfzSponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s been 16 years since his debut solo album and now AJ McLean is back with it’s follow up ‘my name is Alexander James.’ Of course it’s not like he’s been resting on his laurels since 2010: he’s a dad of two girls, for one thing, and The Backstreet Boys have been verrrrry busy, and they’re bigger than ever. We discuss the huge success of their Las Vegas Sphere shows and how it all kicked off back in Sin City 2017 when nine shows at Planet Hollywood stretched into 81!Wonderfully open and funny, McLean is more than happy to talk about the Backstreet Boys earlier years, recording their biggest hits in Sweden with Max Martin before Max Martin was the songwriting legend and producer he is today. He also reminisces about moving to LA back in the day and living in the same apartment complex as Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling circa the Mickey Mouse Club. Plus McClean discusses his twisty path to sobriety, the fights the boys have had, what he thinks of Blink-182’s iconic BB spoof and so much more.Stream "my name is Alexander James" ►► https://tinyurl.com/4bk95cwbThis interview sponsored by HBO Max! Euphoria Season 3 is now on HBO and HBO Max, with new episodes every Sunday!Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thai quintet — Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong (William), Rapeepong Supatineekitdecha (Lego), Thanat Danjesda (Nut), Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong (Hong), and Chayatorn Trairattanapradit (Tui) — join us in the studio for the first time to chat about their latest LP ‘Dusk & Dawn.’ We find out all about their experiences in the show that brought them together, ‘Project Alpha,’ their individual skills (Lego is a hip-hop dance wiz, William’s got lead singer energy), plus what’s the deal with werewolves, how they balance their studies with their creative pursuits, and did you know they’re actors too? We get into their show ‘ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat’ as well. This interview sponsored by HBO Max! Euphoria Season 3 is now on HBO and HBO Max, with new episodes every Sunday!Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thai multi-hyphenate Jeff Satur joins us in the studio for the first time ever to discuss his latest EP ‘Red Giant’ — his first release sung mostly in English — his creative company Studio On Saturn, the wildly successful show ‘KinnPorsche: The Series,’ and his upcoming show ‘Happy Ending’ a fantasy mystery series he developed as producer, scriptwriter, composer, and lead actor. Suffice to say this Bangkok-born, cat cardigan-wearing, 31-year-old is multi-tasking at the highest level. Wild to think that he almost quit music entirely, and we get into that too. Plus he opens up about his path to now, his fascination with space, the connection between acting and music, how he navigates fame as an introvert (he’s got some alter egos), and that novel he wrote, plus so much more.This interview sponsored by HBO Max! Euphoria Season 3 premieres April 12th on HBO and HBO Max, with new episodes every Sunday!Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frankie Muniz came by to talk about the Malcolm in the Middle reboot "Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair," why he credits Bryan Cranston with getting the cast back together, filming "Agent Cody Banks" with Hilary Duff, "Big Fat Liar" with Amanda Bynes, leaving Hollywood for the race track and more!This interview sponsored by HBO Max! Euphoria Season 3 premieres April 12th on HBO and HBO Max, with new episodes every Sunday!Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dayoung came by to talk about her second digital single "What's a girl to do," working with Eric Nam while he competed on Traitors, the success of her song "Body," the 10 year anniversary of WJSN and their song "Bloom Hour" and more!Stream ""What's a girl to do" ►►https://tinyurl.com/muvy97h3This interview sponsored by HBO Max! Euphoria Season 3 premieres April 12th on HBO and HBO Max, with new episodes every Sunday!Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Slayyyter aka 29-year-old Catherine Grace Garner joins us on the couch for the first time to discuss her third album ‘Worst Girl in America,’ a record steeped in the heavy bass and synth-pop grooves of Justice, Ladytron, Daft Punk, Crystal Castles, The Cramps, Santigold, and Peaches. It finds the St. Louis multi-hyphenate in her 2010 bag. Channeling the hedonism of the era, ‘WGIA’ is hands-down her best record to date. Forever on up-and-coming lists, she’s over it: Slayyyter has arrived.We dive into her early years, navigating Catholic school and religious tats, hustling hard with no plan B, moving to LA in the pandemic on a whim, “Daddy AF” landing on the ‘Anora,’ soundtrack, and why there’s a song on the record called “Brittany Murphy.” Plus breaking toxic cycles, pop culture’s obsession with trauma, orca whales, styling herself, directing er videos, the story behind “Cannibalism,” and so much more. Don’t sleep on Slayyyter because she’s leveled up and you can catch her at Coachella.Stream "Wor$t Girl In America" ►►https://slayyyter.lnk.to/wgiaThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ireland’s finest is back on the couch to discuss his third album, ‘Weight of the Woods’ — a record that in part-took shape in Nashville, but is very much steeped in his home country. We get into the nitty gritty of the album, the relationship between sports and music and music-making, that Taylor Swift cover, “Blue Eyes,” J Cole and his hip-hop influences. Plus he recounts his meet-cute with Fred Again and how those two banging collabs came about, he clarifies (and is occasionally confused by) some Irish slang, and so much more. Stream "The Weight of the World" ►►https://dermotkennedy.lnk.to/TheWeightoftheWoodsThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nessa returns to the studio for the first time since 2024’s ‘Aftercare,’ back to talk about her latest EP ‘Jesus Loves a Primadonna’ — a collection that sees her zeroing in on the cyclical nature (and it seems endless allure) of passionate, toxic relationships, while sonically pulling from trip-hop icons like Portishead and Massive Attack. We dive into all her influences from cult film ‘Buffalo 66’ to exactly how she got Jesse Rutherford from The Neighbourhood in her video for her song of the same name. Her obsession with vampires to hypnotherapy to on wild night in Vegas (where she almost got hitched). We also discuss her time spent in London, moving back to LA, getting bullied in middle school, her relationship to ‘Aftercare’ now, and so much more.Stream "Jesus Loves a Primadonna" ►►https://tinyurl.com/mr282smpThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Niall Horan is back in our studio to talk about his forthcoming album ‘Dinner Party’ — a warm pop record that sees the solo star reteam with production and songwriting powerhouses John Ryan Julian Bunetta and open up about falling in love with his longterm girlfriend. Turns out they met at a dinner party and the cereal box game was involved (for those who don’t know what that is, all is explained). Remember his 2023 song ‘You Could Start a Cult’? Well it’s about the very same muse. The 32-year-old is charming and open as ever and also discusses his winning streak coaching on ‘The Voice’ and the confidence it gave him, hopping onstage with Role Model, his relationship with Lewis Capaldi, his desire to collab with Laufey, his busted knees, and so much more. His fourth album may not be out till June, but we have all the deets! Stream "Dinner Party" ►►https://tinyurl.com/pkxrjvmyThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From working the pipeline in the wilds of Canada to posting karaoke videos in his living room on reddit to landing in the top 20 on ‘American Idol,’ from substance addiction to sobriety, to bidding wars and his 2025 debut album ‘The Hard Way,’ Cameron Whitcomb has lived a lot of life in his 23 years. It’s a record that’s arresting in its tell-it-like-it-is honesty and rife with memorable hooks. We talk to him about all of this: the high-highs and lows, his tireless work ethic, new love (and his first ever love song!), plus his upcoming Stagecoach performance. Oh and what he really thinks about his girlfriend’s pitbulls. Stream "You and Me" ►► https://drop.cobrand.com/d/CameronWhitcomb/youandmeThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re thrilled to welcome Luke Combs to the studio for the first time ever to chat about his latest 22-track opus ‘The Way I Am.’ A fantastically humble, funny, and authentic human, we talk to the soon to be father of three about his beginnings, from wanting to be a homicide detective to being a bouncer and playing in bars; getting rejected from the voice to creating a grassroots fanbase and basically becoming the biggest country star there is! Later this year he’s playing three nights at Wembley. That’s 270k people!!We also talk about the truly transformative moments of his life, becoming a dad, meeting his wife (it’s a great meet cute), the epic ‘Fast Car’ cover, bending the ear of Tracy Chapman and then pulling her out of retirement to perform with him at the Grammys. And of course we talk about this record, what’s up with the lack of country at the Superbowl, his “redneck chic” car collection, his watch collection… and yet somehow he remains utterly grounded. Remarkable.Stream "The Way I Am" ►► https://tinyurl.com/49eu73xzThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re thrilled to welcome Spain’s Guitarricadelafuente, aka 28-year-old Álvaro Lafuente Calvo, to the couch, joining us to talk about his killer second album ‘Spanish Leather.’ Like his peers Rosalia and Nathy Peluso, Calvo began his career rooted in the romanticism and traditionalism of his home country — his debut album, 2022’s La Cantera stands as an homage to folklore. With ‘Spanish Leather’ Calvo dives into hedonism, sensuality, and vulnerability. He’s visibly and audibly more comfortable exploring his queerness, a journey that was sparked by his collaboration and friendship with Troye Sivan. He discusses all this plus his work with celebrated German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans, whose imagery perfectly complements the record. We learn more about his self-taught beginnings, his alter ego, his thoughts on commitment and relationships, his debut acting role opposite Penelope Cruz in forthcoming film ‘La Bola Negra’ (directed by Spanish queer writer/directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi), and so much more. Stream "Spanish Leather" ►►https://linktr.ee/guitarricadelafuenteThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nori, Brianna, and Wennely — the irrepressible trio who make up 3Quency — join us in the studio to give us the behind the scenes skinny on Netflix’s ‘Building the Band,’ which they won. The spill the beans on what we didn’t see, who they were rooting for, their mindset in the pods and of course their close relationship with Soulidified. And yes Nori and Shade are still together. Why they didn’t wind up as a storyline on the show? We find that out too. We also dig in to the winding path they took to land on the show from stint on ‘The Voice’ and other reality show talent shows, Brianna time on the rebooted Mickey Mouse Club, individual solo endeavors and band ventures, time spent doing musical theater, and how Brianna’s recently passed grandma was probably (definitely?) communicating with her through a TV that was unplugged?! They also talk frankly about online bullying, their unshakable bond, Kelly Rowland, and their streak of singles, each showing off a different facet of their talent and message. It’s hard not to be charmed. Also the music slaps. Stream "Telephone" ►►https://tinyurl.com/bdnk4h2vThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Madison Beer joins in the new studio — she’s been popping in for about ten years, so she’s seen them all — to chat about her latest album, ‘Locket.’ But also getting together with Madison is just a catch up and a good hang. For sure we dig into this record, co-produced again by longtime collaborator Leroy Clampitt (Lilly Allen, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter), and dig into songs like “Complexity,” “Bad Enough,” her favorite, “Healthy Habits.” And which songs did Raye write for Madison? We uncover that too. Plus we discuss ‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Traitiors,’ Victoria’s Secret, video games, robots, her partnership with director Aerin Moreno, decorating her house, her dad DJ Rob Beer, whatever happened to that ‘Making Madison’ reality show, plus so much more.Stream "Locket" ►►https://madisonbeer.lnk.to/locketTickets to see Madison on tour ►►https://tinyurl.com/c2ntzf7cThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Piper Curda joins us on the couch to discuss her biggest role yet: the voice of Mabel Tanaka, the starring character in Pixar’s new film ‘Hoppers.’ We’ll let her explain the plot but her character is an animal loving Japanese-American college student whose mind is transferred into a robotic beaver. Obviously there was a lot of beaver talk. But 28-year-old Curda has a rich and storied history with Disney, starting off as a kid acting in ‘A.N.T. Farm’ and ‘I Did’n’t Do It,’ so Disney lore is definitely a topic of conversation.We discuss how she got into acting, her upbringing amongst five other siblings — all of whom wound up in entertainment, Glory, Riley Major, and Saylor — and who were raised for a time on a military base (her dad grew up on the streets of Korea and went on to be the first Korean-American general in the army). We also go deep on the realities of acting, how during the pandemic and followed by the strike she wound up working a nine-to-five. She’s super honest about her experiences with depression and openly discusses asexuality. Piper is funny, and refreshingly frank. Don’t miss!This episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They came third in Netflix’s ‘Building the Band’ — but as Liam Payne — one of the show’s mentors was quick to point out, One Direction also came third way back when. The most important thing is that the quartet found each other, and they definitely wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for this latest reality talent conceit: ostensibly ‘Love Is Blind’ meets ‘The Voice.’So meet Malik, Shade, Bradley, and Landon. We find out all there is to know about them, experience on the show and after — what went on behind the scenes, their experiences with Liam Payne, and where their own origin stories. Including Malik’s journey via ‘The Voice’ and ‘American Idol,’ Bradley the busker who went to Berklee music school, Landon the self-described Thrift King who already had prior experiences in a boy band. and Shade’s football moment Of course we also dig into Shade and Nori from 3quency’s romance, boyband boot camp, Bradley and Landon getting their dancing legs, the band name, the matching tats, their latest single “What’s Your Name” (think Boyz II Men meeting N*SYNC), and so much more. Pre-Save "What's Your Name" ►►https://tinyurl.com/3fuhus6wThis episode is sponsored by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexa.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The iconic singer/actor/advocate Amber Riley joins us in the studio to discuss her work with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS foundation, raising awareness for the HIV Is Not A Crime (https://elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org/hiv-is-not-a-crime/) initiative which advocates for the modernization of laws because in 30 states HIV remains criminalized! Truly a shocking fact in this day and age. To date, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation has successfully changed 33 laws across 12 states, but there’s still more to be done. While this is definitely a topic of discussion, of course we can’t have the newly 40-year-old talent (happy 40th!) in the hot seat without discussing her time on ‘Glee’ as Mercedes Jones and where Mercedes might be today. We find out about that pre-‘Glee’ Ryan Murphy pilot that was never green lit, and the bright and brilliant talent Naya Rivera. There’s plenty of questions that go deep thanks to our resident Gleek Kelsey (the tater tot storyline anyone?!).Plus we chat about her pal Jazmine Sullivan (casual), being a ghost singer (and what that is!), her time spent in the UK on West End performing in ‘Dream Girls,’ her game-changing stint on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘The Masked Singer’ (in both the US and UK) — all hail the singing harp. We also find out what’s up with her solo singing career as RILEY. She’s in her YES era and we love to see it! We’re dropping this interview today, the day before HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day on February 28th — a significant date as it ties a symbolic bow to the closing of National Black History Month and the beginning of National Women’s History Month – two demographics that are disproportionately impacted by both the HIV epidemic & HIV criminalization. The date is also a symbolic nod to the legacy of ETAF Founder, Elizabeth Taylor, following the day of her birthday.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We were beyond thrilled to welcome Aussie auteur Baz Luhrmann on the couch! For 30 plus years he’s been wowing audiences with his fantastical, rich, music-heavy world-building — from ‘Romeo + Juliet’ to ‘Moulin Rouge,’ ‘Great Gatsby’ to his Austin Butler-starring Elvis biopic, and now he’s taking Elvis on an international tour via his new concert film ‘EPiC.’ In the process of creating 2023’s ‘Elvis’ Baz and his team unearth 50 plus unseen reels of footage from Elvis’ heyday, performing in Vegas in the early 70s. Alongside Peter Jackson’s team (who restored the Beatles footage for ‘The Beatles: Get Back’) and a coterie of experts, Baz brought the concert footage and backstage scenes back to life, painstakingly piecing together and syncing audio, and in some cases orchestrating the audio where it was lost. We get into all of that (and the accompanying soundtrack). The whole shebang is narrated by Elvis, in his own, hitherto unheard words, thanks to a 45 minute interview that also lay languishing in the Kansas salt mine vaults with the rest of it. After Elvis’ manager Colonel Tom Parker blocked him from going on international tours throughout his career, the King is finally hitting the road outside of America! And then there’s all the other stuff we talked about: Bowie, Mick Jagger, his love of abiding K-pop (and the genre’s connection with Elvis), his Oscar-winning wife and partner in crime Catherine Martin, 30 years of ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ working with Leonardo DiCaprio as a teenager and then a 30-something, roaming around Graceland when it was closed for business, his upcoming film about Joan of Arc (‘Jeanne d’Arc’), growing old disgracefully and so much more. See 'EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert' ►► https://www.epicmovie.film/home/Get the Amazon exclusive Vinyl for EPiC (Elvis Presley in Concert): Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ►► https://tinyurl.com/ypy3yzhvSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s been barely seven months since we last had Mumford & Sons in the studio but hot on the heels of ‘Rushmere’ and they’re back with ‘Prizefighter,’ a deeply collaborative record featuring Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton, and Gigi Perez, and produced by The Nationals Aaron Dessner. Turns out spending time in Paris with Pharrell Williams was a key spark for inspiration on this sixth album. The trip talk about all this, plus Brandi Carlile texting Marcus lyrics she literally dreamt, existential chats with Marcus’ son, their Railroad Revival tour that took place last summer and featured the likes of Lainey Wilson, Maggie Rogers, and Nathaniel Rateliff, plus so much more. Stream "Prizefighter" ►►https://tinyurl.com/yh4avntcSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With their pink velour tracksuits, bright yellow sneaks, belting vocals and earnest pleas to help get their fourth member Darshan an O1 visa to join them from India, Boy Throb are then band no one realized they needed, but oh boy are we throbbing for them now. The trio — Evan Papier, Anthony Key, and Zachary Sobania join us in the studio for the first time, alongside new manager Gino. What happened to manager Jeff? What’s up with Dana the lawyer? How did this troupe of musical misfits from different corners of America come together and connect with Darshan all the way in Mumbai? Don’t worry, all your questions will be answered… and then some, because we talk to Darshan too. Not only do they perform an acapella rendition of the National Anthem for us (just hours before they harmonize ahead of the LA Kings hockey game), but they dance their way through their upcoming single ‘Can’t Stop the Throb’ — a Zach Sang Show premiere exclusive! We uncover their individual origin stories, what’s up with Anthony’s prior penchant for pirate-poet shirts, the meaning behind their debut single ‘Finger,’ what happened at the Grammys and how they’ve dealt with online bullying. We hope those days of getting trash-talked are behind them because these guys can really sing. Give them all the love — cos you can’t stop the throb!SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even though Zach and Avan have known each other socially for 16 years, the pair have never sat down for a formal chat, but now the 34-year-old Canadian-British-Indian actor is in the official hotseat thanks to his new thriller series ‘56 Days.’ Playing the brooding, possibly dangerous, definitely tortured Oliver, starring opposite Dove Cameron, the Prime series is very much in the vein of 90s psycho-sexual classics like ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Basic Instinct.’ The chemistry is combustible and we get into that, how he built the character, intimacy co-ordinators, morality gray areas, and more. Plus he chats about his beginnings in acting, how he snagged the role of heartthrob Beck in ‘Victorious,’ and his relationship with the cast to this day. We also dig into his more leftfield creative endeavors including working with arthouse filmmaker Greg Araki, screenwriting legend Charlie Kaufman, and his own screenplays and directing forays. And… his second poetry collection — ‘Autopsy (of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob)’ with its humor and satire, some of which might have been lost on readers. Naturally it’s impossible not to discuss his fiancée Halsey and their creative and romantic partnership too. Awww.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Electronic artist and super star DJ ILLENIUM returns to the studio to discuss his upcoming nine night residency at the Sphere in Vegas which he wrote an entire record for, his sixth LP: ODYSSEY. Of course we have to get into how you prepare for a show like that, a creative challenge that’s both energizing, challenging and ‘spensey. Plus we discuss the art of the drop, going B2B DJing with his wife Lara at their wedding, their working relationship, and the ins and outs of his album full of heavy hitters including Ellie Goulding, Dabin, Bastille, Bring Me The Horizon, Kid Cudi, and more. How many baseball caps does this man have? Maybe even more than Dan… Stream "ODYSSEY" ►►https://illenium.lnk.to/odyssey?utm_source=pearSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Jonas joins us on the couch for on his own for the very first time to discuss his new solo album Sunday Best, a record that reflects on his childhood, how his artistry has changed since becoming a dad, self-criticism, spending time in India with Priyanka’s family, and his current relationship with faith. As Nick puts it, it took two years to make the record but really it took 33 years. Interestingly JP Saxe’s social post about low ticket sales wound up being a catalyst for Nick to reach out… and the beginning of a very fruitful collaboration. And of course we get the skinny on ‘Camp Rock 3’ and what was going through his head during that now-viral Golden Globes video.Stream "Sunday Best" ►►https://tinyurl.com/ymkpwnprSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simon Cowell — label exec, talent reality TV judge OG, “bad guy,” perma-aviator sporting, tight top-and-high pant wearer etc. and so on — fancies a challenge. He wants to create a new boy band, one that will challenge the omnipotence of K-pop, a band that will put his name back in the cultural conversation. A lot is on the line. He scours Dublin, Liverpool, and London for plucky teen hopefuls. The initial response to his call for auditions is a little meh, but then the judges uncover some gems, albeit ones with strikingly similar haircuts. A thousand is whittled down to under ten hopefuls who battle it out for five spaces in the as-of-yet unnamed boy band and across the six episodes viewers start to really care about the journey of these wannabe stars. Cowell is torn! He ultimately plumps for seven members (in true KPop style) and so we have Cruz Lee-Ojo, Danny Bretherton, Hendrik Christoffersen, John Fadare, Josh Olliver, Nicolas Alves, and Seán Hayden. And know they’re on our couch.We find out a bit more about the septet: where they’re from, previous talent show accolades, what instruments they play, who loves school, who used to be a semi-pro soccer player, who almost pursued rugby full time. And of course we ask about Cowell, working with storied songwriters like Poo Bear and Savan Kotecha (Bieber, 1D, respectively), why Brits are so obsessed with breaking America, One Direction comparisons, squaring up to BTS, and so much more. Stream "Run My Way" ►► https://tinyurl.com/2e793du9"SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A man who needs no intro, Louis Tomlinson joins us on the couch to discuss his new solo album ‘How Did I Get Here?’ — a record he wrote alongside British artists like Hurts’ Theo Hutchcraft, The Music’s Robert Harvey, David Sneddon and others. Recorded in Costa Rica, it’s an album where the former One Direction star embraces his love of pop, vulnerability, and honesty in a new way. We also talk about being a dad to Freddie — and how he keeps him young — love, his newfound confidence with being a solo artist, and lurking, occasional imposter syndrome). Plus they dissect Zach’s DJ set at the 34-year-old’’ recent Away From Home Festival in upstage NY. And just what did Louis say when Plain White T’s — who were on the bill too — asked him to join them onstage for “Hey There Delilah”?Stream "How Did I Get Here?" ►►https://tinyurl.com/4bhpfcmbSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remy Bond Crashing the golden globes party at chateau marmont - went on her own Remy Bond is a riddle. What’s true? What’s exaggerated? What myth is she making? What we do know is that her debut EP, Backstage at The Tropicana, is a transportive, bewitching collection. It samples Genesis, it recalls dreamy 60s girl groups, and ABBA. It’s Wall of Sound, it’s omnichord accented, it’s brass blasted. It features her breakout viral hit ‘Summer Song’ produced by the elusive Jean-Benoît Dunckel, one half of legendary French duo Air. How did she bag him? Slid into his DMs. This interview is a re-record. We had some audio issues with the first interview so she came back in and we uncovered that the gap in her two front teeth that she professed she had done in England recently, was actually a Sharpie-ruse. We find out about her childhood being raised in New York’s West Village, living next to Sean Lennon, and crashing the Golden Globes recent afterparty at Chateau Marmont where she met someone from Duran Duran who had quite a lot to say about The Weeknd.Plus we talk shrooms and creativity, her creative partnership with her sister Olivia and their time on Master Chef Junior, a stint in a psych ward after an encounter with Mel Gibson, the Japanese sex hotel featured in the ‘Skintight Jeans’ video, her film and music inspirations, those Lana comparisons, that Lana shoutout, and so much more.This episode is sponsored by HBO's Industry S4, now streaming Sundays at 9PM on HBO Max.Stream "Backstage at the Tropicana" ►►https://tinyurl.com/3udwxys2SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ella Anderson has been acting for almost the entirety of her existence on earth. Still just 20 years old, the Michigan born actor and singer started off at Disney and then made the leap to Nickelodeon, playing Piper for five seasons before reprising her role in the movie last year.But in between the sitcom goodness, Anderson has been making a lot of interesting and challenging choices in film acting with legends such as Woody Harrelson (Sun Coast) and Brie Larson (The Glass Castle), not to mention the forthcoming drama Jesus Land opposite Juliette Lewis. Most recently she played Kate Hudson daughter in Song Sung Blue, a film based on a documentary about a Neil Diamond tribute duo — completed by Hugh Jackman who plays her stepfather. We talk about all this, plus acting with King Princess on the film as her stepsister, the nuance of building a character, particularly one based on a real person, how Disney was like boot camp, her parents morphing from classically trained musicians to Detroit techno scene makers, and so much more.This episode is sponsored by HBO's Industry S4, now streaming Sundays at 9PM on HBO Max.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolff brothers (also once upon a time known as The Naked Brothers) return to the couch to discuss their long awaited self-titled album. Wild to think that Zach and Nat and Alex first met a whopping 18 years ago, so the rapport is set and a healthy roasting is delivered (largely from Alex) throughout.But they also dig into this new collection, which is both a vulnerable look back and a point of reflection. Additionally they discuss how playing Leonard Cohen (Alex) and Spiral Stairs, the drummer of 90s slacker heroes Pavement (Nat), in the films So Long Marianne and Pavements, respectively, influenced their songwriting, the stories behind “Backup Plan,” “Candyspeak,” and working with Billie Eilish on “Soft Kissing Hour.” Plus, the toxicity of child stardom, banana smoothies, fedoras, the genius of Cher, Mark Wahlberg, Cameron Winter, The Rock, Jumanji, cold plunging, the importance of living life unselfconsciously and out of the public eye, and so much more. Stream "Nat & Alex Wolff" ►►https://tinyurl.com/3a68mr7rThis episode is sponsored by HBO's Industry S4, now streaming Sundays at 9PM on HBO Max.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Snow The Product is our first artist in the studio for 2026 and we go deep with the San Jose-born Mexican multi-hyphenate. The prolific rapper, podcaster, and outspoken internet personality returns with her latest LP Before I Crash Out: 30 tracks of blistering takedowns, raw confessionals and one song — ‘Mariposa’ — which stands as an ode to her biggest fan, the late Celia. We get into her viral hit ‘Sabato,’ and the importance of political music, as well as how vital it is to create a dialogue with people who may have opposing views. We also discuss her childhood and upbringing in the Catholic church, breaking toxic cycles, motherhood, working with her family and her wife, getting married and trying for a baby in an era where LGBTQ+ rights are constantly being threatened (and ofc, that’s just the tip of the iceberg). Plus humanity, division, internet trolls, AI, all that fluffy stuff, and so much more.This episode is sponsored by HBO's Industry S4, premiering January 11th at 9PM on HBO Max.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh from releasing his debut solo single ‘Love You Again,’ we catch up with Josh Beauchamp to find out what he’s been up to since leaving global pop-dance crew Now United four years ago. (Although he recently rejoined the group tour South America — and we talk about that too). We also dig into the 25-year-old’s origin story, how he got into dancing, and how he wound up in Simon Fuller’s pop masterplan (he managed everyone from the Spice Girls to Amy Winehouse and came up with the Pop Idol TV format). Plus we hear his theory about why Now United are big in Brazil, what he learned from Noah Urrea, his Now United bestie Sabina, how to say his name correctly, not to mention the tea on his forever muse, a girl who he’s always got in mind when he’s writing songs… This episode is sponsored by HBO's Industry S4, premiering January 11th at 9PM on HBO Max.Stream "Love You Again" ►►https://tinyurl.com/4z9hkjxsSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SHINee’s Key is a K-pop OG having debuted in 2008, and yet he’s still only 32. He’s so OG that he auditioned OVER THE PHONE… and was rejected multiple times! We talk about all this plus his new album ‘Hunter,’ and it’s horror movie / urban legend / metal visual influences, his first ever solo Stateside tour, what it was like to be a trainee back in the day, meeting Cynthia Erivo and so much more. He’s genuinely hilarious. Excellent comedic timing. In Key we stan.This episode is sponsored by HBO's Industry S4, premiering January 11th at 9PM on HBO Max.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New studio, old pals! We’re thrilled to welcome Liz Gillies returns to the studio for the umpteenth time — our first interview in a snazzy new space we’re calling home — and it’s whiplash fast quips for the entire hour. We catch her in spirited and festive mood, and before she brings on a very special guest she discusses co-mingling parents with Zach, Dan being an introvert and maybe being in a throuple, her three year old Christmas record with Seth McFarlane, her current run of Christmas shows, playing Audrey in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Off-Broadway, how she does Christmas, flying squirrels, the ‘Victorious’ spin-off ‘Hollywood Arts’ and so much more. And what about that lost Liz interview?Check out Audible's Best of 2025 and discover why there's more to imagine when you listen. Go to Audible.com/bestoftheyearThis episode is sponsored in part by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, 25-year-old singer Humbe joins us on the couch for the first — with his furry tail — to discuss his new album, ‘DUEÑO DEL CIELO,’ the conclusion to his album trilogy, a 22 track epic! We discuss the inspiration behind his opus, recorded in Iceland, with his brother, fueled by beer and chicken tenders, with a contribution from an Uber Miami driver in Miami.Plus we dig into the stories behind his biggest songs ‘Fantasmas,’ ‘Te Lo Premeto,’ and a bunch of cuts off his new record too, including ‘Ashwaganda,’ which is indeed about the plant that’s purported to ease anxiety. In addition to all this we discuss cats, falling in love, how going independent shifted his fortunes, the loss of his grandad, and so much more.Pick up tickets for HUMBE’s first-ever US tour which is launching in March 2026: https://xn--dueodelcielo-chb.com/Check out Audible's Best of 2025 and discover why there's more to imagine when you listen. Go to Audible.com/bestoftheyearThis episode is sponsored in part by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joey McIntyre is a real one. The youngest of nine kids, the youngest member of New Kids On The Block — forget Backstreet Boys, N*SYNC, all that, these guys were first — this Boston-born singer and actor is a creative powerhouse with a wry and quick wit. He joins us on the couch to discuss his new Christmas movie ‘Jingle Bell Wedding’ (out on Roku), but of course we had to get into the NKOTB lore: the group’s near-organic formation, what it was like joining the group at 12, the emotional toll, his voice breaking, going solo (with some serious independent chutzpah), reuniting and woah, those New Kids cruises really sounded like a doozy (just google Joey McIntyre, naked cowboy). We also talk about his friendship with Debbie Gibson and Robbie Williams, his latest solo album ‘Freedom,’ his 2017 Curb Your Enthusiasm-esque show ‘Return of the Mac,’ the live Christmas extravaganza he’s compering in LA called ‘Tinselcolor,’ and so much more. There’s laughter, there’s tears, don’t miss it.Check out Audible's Best of 2025 and discover why there's more to imagine when you listen. Go to Audible.com/bestoftheyearThis episode is sponsored in part by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Amazon Prime runaway success that is ‘Maxton Hall’ is back with season 2 and you’ve probably already binged it because you’re gagging to know what happened between James (Damian Hardung) and Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten). In an out of studio sit-down in NYC with Damian and the artist known as SYML — responsible for the break-out song “Where’s My Love” from season 1 — we get into it. We find out all about Hardung’s early years growing up in Cologne, how he got into acting, the chemistry and friendship between him and his co-star, the evolution of his character and the book versus the show. There’s also some heady discussions about fame, commercial viability, validation, and visibility, not to mention the blurring of lines between character and human. We find out how SYML fits into the the mix and how he contributed to season 2. And did you know Hardung is halfway through medical school? Yeah, he’s a talent alright.Check out Audible's Best of 2025 and discover why there's more to imagine when you listen. Go to Audible.com/bestoftheyearThis episode is sponsored in part by AlexaPlus. Learn more at amazon.com/newalexaSUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.