Podcrushed
by Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, Sophie Ansari
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[Rerun] Susan Sarandon
[Rerun] Susan Sarandon
About this podcast
Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable.
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Episodes
The newest 50 of 206 episodes
- [Rerun] Susan Sarandon · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 225[Original air date: May 21, 2025] Susan Sarandon, the actor whose five decade career has earned her six Primetime Emmy nominations and an Academy Award for Best Actress, joins…
- [Rerun] Jay Pharoah · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 224[Original air date: December 18, 2024] Acclaimed actor, comedian, and impressionist Jay Pharoah (SNL, Jared) tells the gang about his days getting in trouble for impersonating…
- [Rerun] Riley Keough · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 223[Original air date: December 11, 2024] Riley Keough (Under The Bridge, Daisy Jones & The Six) regales the hosts with stories of her early dual-life -- the ultra shy kid who once…
- [Rerun] Chase Stokes · 1 h 12 min · Season 3 Episode 222[Original air date: October 9, 2024] Chase Stokes (Outer Banks, Uglies) joins us for a candid conversation spanning childhood sports injuries to living in his car in Hollywood…
- [Rerun] Maya Hawke · 59 min · Season 3 Episode 221[Original air date: June 24, 2024] Maya Hawke (Stranger Things, Inside Out 2) drops by the pod and shares why conventional schooling wasn’t for her, and how growing up immersed…
- [Rerun] Ziwe · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 220[Original air date: December 20, 2023] In our Season 2 finale the one and only Ziwe stops by! Her legendary sharp wit and inimitable comedic voice are on display as she showers…
- [Rerun] Matthew McConaughey · 1 h 2 min · Season 3 Episode 219[Original air date: September 20, 2023] If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Who is the most charming man alive?” and come up with Matthew McConaughey, you are correct. This week, the…
- [Rerun] Taylor Momsen · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 218[Original air date: September 6, 2023] Our guest this week is none other than Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless, Gossip Girl). She and Penn reunite for the first time since…
- [Rerun] Julia Louis-Dreyfus · 51 min · Season 3 Episode 217[Original air date: June 6, 2023] Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld, Veep) proves why she’s such a national treasure. Authentic, charismatic, and thoughtful — Julia shares about…
- [Rerun] Adam Brody · 1 h 10 min · Season 3 Episode 216[Original air date: April 11, 2023] This week Adam Brody (Fleishman is in Trouble, Shazam!, The O.C.) stops by and wins the group over with his endless trove of middle school…
- [Rerun] Conan O'Brien · 1 h 4 min · Season 3 Episode 215[Original air date: November 29, 2022] Conan O’Brien steals the show this week, helping Penn regain control from the normies (Sophie & Nava). He also reminisces about his…
- [Rerun] Ayo Edebiri · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 214[Original air date: June 28, 2022] Writer, comedian, actress, and The Bear star Ayo Edebiri charms the crew with stories of first periods and missed Leonardo DiCaprio encounters…
- [Rerun] Jenna Ortega · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 213[Original air date: June 14, 2022] Jenna Ortega gets refreshingly candid about representation, body image, and therapy, and spills the deets on what it was like working with Tim…
- [Rerun] Rainn Wilson · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 212[Original air date: June 7, 2022] Rainn Wilson regales the group with stories of heartbreak, courage, and finding your footing when you *really* don't fit in. The cherry on top…
- [Rerun] Jonas Brothers · 1 h 22 min · Season 3[Original air date: July 23, 2025] Well folks, they’re here. The Jonas Brothers — a once-in-a-generation trio who’ve helped define pop culture for the past 20 years — join the…
- [Rerun] Demi Lovato · 1 h 4 min · Season 3[Original air date: October 2, 2024] Demi Lovato (rockstar, popstar, and now Child Star director) sits down with Penn in New York City for an intimate and wide ranging…
- [Rerun] Nina Dobrev · 53 min · Season 3[Original air date: July 19, 2023] Nina Dobrev (Vampire Diaries) stops by the pod to share recollections from her early adolescence, including her time as a substitute on the…
- [Rerun] Kelly Clarkson · 58 min · Season 3[Original air date: July 5, 2023] Kelly Clarkson, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and television personality, brings her buoyant spirit to the pod for a wide-ranging chat…
- [Rerun] Elizabeth Lail · 1 h 8 min · Season 3[Original air date: December 27, 2022] Elizabeth Lail is our very special guest for the Season 1 finale of Podcrushed. She shares about early social stigmas that shaped her…
- [Rerun] Chace Crawford · 52 min · Season 3[Original air date: July 12, 2022] Chace Crawford stops by and opens up about frosted tips, heartbreak, and being "okay" at football (this is disputed; we've heard he's quite…
- [Rerun] Eddie Redmayne · 1 h 8 min · Season 3[Original air date: December 12, 2024] Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything, Fantastic Beasts) takes a break from gracing the stage (and the soundstage)…
- [Rerun] Drew Barrymore · 44 min · Season 3[Original air date: May 24, 2022] Drew Barrymore joins the crew to share hilarious and heartfelt stories about her turbulent adolescent years in the spotlight. They marvel at the…
- Leighton Meester Returns (Series Finale) · 2 h 4 min · Season 3Well folks... this is it. The final episode of Podcrushed. As a final parting gift, the gang called the only person befitting of the 'final guest' title: Leighton Meester…
- Jay Shetty & Michael Karlberg: Humanity's Collective Coming of Age · 1 h 44 min · Season 3In this special double episode, the gang tackles a big question: could the turbulence and chaos in our world be signs that humanity is collectively coming of age? To help them…
- Jesse Metcalfe · 1 h 18 min · Season 3Jesse Metcalfe comes on Podcrushed and opens up about being bullied for being “too pretty,” carrying a chip on his shoulder into Hollywood, and how the peaks and valleys of his…
- Meghann Fahy · 1 h 26 min · Season 3This week, the effortlessly talented actor Meghann Fahy stops by for a candid look at her journey from shy, gap-toothed singer to Emmy-nominated star. Meghann reflects on her…
- Madison Beer · 37 min · Season 3Madison Beer -- the inimitable, twice-Grammy-nommed pop superstar -- joins the gang to talk about her first experiences on social media, being discovered by Justin Bieber (who…
- Blakely Thornton · 1 h 16 min · Season 3Today, the gang sits down with culture critic and commentator Blakely Thornton, who takes them from his early days playing competitive tennis and football to his recent years as…
- Aly & AJ · 1 h 30 min · Season 3Pop-rock sisters Aly & AJ Michalka join us for a deeply nostalgic, laugh-out-loud, and unexpectedly tender conversation about growing up in the spotlight — together. From…
- Caleb McLaughlin · 1 h 12 min · Season 3Caleb McLaughlin, best known for his role as Lucas Sinclair in Stranger Things, reminisces about his experiences growing up on screen, from Broadway beginnings to international…
- [Rerun] Ariana Grande (Part 1) · 1 h 5 min[Original air date: June 12, 2024] In Part 1 of this two-part conversation with the extraordinarily prolific Ariana Grande, the crew has a wide-ranging conversation on childhood…
- Kumail Nanjiani · 1 h 28 min · Season 3Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani (Eternals, Silicon Valley) joins the crew to discuss his latest comedy special, 'Night Thoughts.' Kumail reminisces about his early childhood…
- Simu Liu · 1 h 17 min · Season 3Marvel superstar Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Kim's Convenience) joins the hosts to delve into his fascinating origin story -- including candid memories…
- Lola Kirke · 1 h 30 min · Season 3Lola Kirke -- the actor and musician known for Mozart In The Jungle, Gone Girl, and her recent role in Sinners -- joins the hosts to discuss her fascinating upbringing in a…
- Gaten Matarazzo · 58 min · Season 3The gang sits down with Gaten Matarazzo — the quick-witted Broadway kid who became a global sensation as Dustin Henderson on Stranger Things. Gaten takes us all the way back —…
- Lizzy Caplan · 58 min · Season 3Lizzy Caplan -- the Emmy-nominated actor you know from Mean Girls, Cloverfield, Party Down, and Fleishman is in Trouble -- joins the hosts to open up about everything from her…
- Lili Reinhart · 1 h 7 min · Season 3The star of Riverdale and Chemical Hearts, Lili Reinhart, joins Podcrushed to discuss her journey from a 12-year-old aspiring artist to a booked-and-busy actor. Lili reflects on…
- Sam Smith · 1 h 17 min · Season 3Sam Smith joins us for a raw and revealing conversation. Discover the surprising revelation about their journey from a young, talented singer to a global pop sensation. Sam talks…
- Introducing: Don't Listen To Us · 51 min · Season 3We’re so excited to share a new show from Lemonada Media, Don’t Listen To Us, an advice show for advice-skeptics and wisdom-lovers, hosted by Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody, and…
- CRUSHMORE Book Launch (with Phoebe Robinson) · 1 h 11 min · Season 3OUR BOOK IS OFFICIALLY OUT! To celebrate the release of "Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age", we sat down with Phoebe Robinson and a few hundred fans in NYC to…
- Host AMA: Spirituality · 48 min · Season 3In this special host AMA, we're diving deep into the mystical world of spirituality. Join us as we get personal and discuss our own spiritual journeys, all sparked by your…
- Adam Pally · 41 min · Season 3Comedian Adam Pally joins Penn, Nava, and Sophie for an episode that’s equal parts hilarious and tender. From the chaos of constantly moving as a kid to finding his voice (and…
- Introducing: Alive with Steve Burns · 35 min · Season 3There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back. And this week, we’re here to tell you about it. Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you…
- Tembi Locke · 60 min · Season 3This week we’re joined by author and actor Tembi Locke. She takes us from her whirlwind childhood to her life today as a bestselling writer and performer. We talk about the heart…
- [Rerun] Matthew McConaughey · 1 h 1 min · Season 3[Original air date: Sept 20, 2023] If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Who is the most charming man alive?” and come up with Matthew McConaughey, you are correct. This week, we bring…
- Reacting To Your Worst Dates · 35 min · Season 3We asked, you answered. Sophie and Nava read YOUR worst date stories, submitted by Crushies all over the world. From car fires and peanut allergies to mystery billionaires and…
- Paul Wesley · 1 h 3 min · Season 3Paul Wesley (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Vampire Diaries, Tell Me A Story) joins the pod for an engaging convo about his journey from Marlboro Township, New Jersey to the…
- Ambyr Childers · 1 h 2 min · Season 3Actress and podcaster Ambyr Childers (You, The Master, Ray Donovan) joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about her path from child actor to acclaimed performer, the lessons…
- Riz Ahmed · 1 h 4 min · Season 3Join the gang as they dive deep with acclaimed actor Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal, Nightcrawler, Rogue One). From his 12-year-old self navigating between his British Pakistani…
- Tony Hale · 1 h 6 min · Season 3Tony Hale (Veep, Toy Story, Arrested Development) takes us from his globe-trotting childhood as an army brat to his breakout roles in Arrested Development and Veep. Along the…
