Liz Moody is a lifestyle and wellness guru, the host of “The Liz Moody Podcast,” and the author of the new book, 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success (out October 17). Panic-stricken and alone in London for months, Liz found simple salvation in completing one then-herculean task: getting herself out of bed and making a green smoothie. From there, her road to well-being started coming into focus. In the book, Liz has compiled help...
Oct 20, 2023•38 min
My guests today, Jessica Banks, Ati Williams, Mikel Welch, and Brooks Atwood are the hosts of the new Netflix home design series, “Hack My Home.” And since these brothers and sisters from other mothers and misters couldn’t all fit into one recording booth, we hacked them into pairs, recorded them two at a times, and pieced it together much like they do to the homes they renovate on their show. The chemistry they have together was evident in their lively discussion about innovation, brainstorming...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Get ready to dish…literally. Culinary phenom and social media superstar Jake Cohen, author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook I COULD NOSH, joins me, possibly the most inept cook, LIVE in my kitchen! Jake and I discuss everything from his deep love of cooking, his love of Jewish food and shows me where I keep the mixing bowls I find out I actually own, while he teaches me how to make an elevated PB&J that will leave even the toughest critics in awe. The only way “Group Text” happens ...
Oct 06, 2023•40 min
David Yontef and I, from Behind the Velvet Rope, are back in action! Get the scoop on the blossoming new romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce that’s causing a stir, RHOC’s Shannon Beador’s DUI hit-and run incident takes center stage and the burning question is whether Bethenny Frankel will unleash her social media fury if Shannon is not reprimanded by the network. Discover why Captain Lee from Below Deck is feeling a bit salty, and could it be true that wedding bells are in Captain Sand...
Sep 29, 2023•44 min
In their riveting and touching new film, “KELCE” (now streaming on Prime Video), Don Argott, director, and Sheena Joyce, producer, walk the line between documentarians and fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. For two years, their cameras had extraordinary access to Jason Kelce, Philly’s favorite center, and his family as he considers retirement, strives toward a second Super Bowl win, and supports and raises his growing brood. In true Philadelphia form, Argott and Joyce are as scrappy as they are su...
Sep 22, 2023•49 min
When Anjelah Johnson-Reyes first took the internet by storm, it was with the hilarious characters she created: Tammy, the nail lady, and Mad TV’s Bon Qui Qui. She’s now come full circle with her sixth comedy special, “Say I Won’t,” which she produced and financed, released on YouTube, and which has over two million views. Anjelah talks with me about the future of the comedy business, writing her book Who Do I Think I Am?, breaking into showbiz by becoming an Oakland Raiderette cheerleader and ba...
Sep 15, 2023•37 min
The chemistry between my two guests, WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss (AKA Lexi Cabrera) and pop singer Ryan Cabrera, is undeniable, and that’s a good thing since the married couple is expecting their first baby, a little girl, this December. Both entertainers break down their successful careers: Lexi explains how she took real-life high school experiences and funneled them into creating her WWE character, and Ryan discusses his now 25-year career in the music industry. They also recount their cute lov...
Sep 08, 2023•40 min
Ana Garcia is a superb journalist whose beat is true crime. This eight-time Emmy winner is the host of the “True Crime Daily Podcast,” as well as “Beyond the Headlines,” a new docuseries on Lifetime, with new episodes every Saturday at 11 am ET/PT. Ana’s approach to investigating and reporting on true-crime cases is unique: She breaks down the details of what happened and then explores what comes next for the victims and their families. In our episode, Ana explains how digital forensic evidence ...
Sep 01, 2023•39 min
Confession session…before meeting Alan Chikin Chow – a global content creator with over 40 million followers, and whose videos have been viewed a whopping 25 billion times worldwide – I had never heard of him. I’m clearly in the minority, and I’m so thrilled we got to know each other on today’s episode. Alan is a producer, a comedian, an actor, a writer, and a total sweetheart whose content is aimed at inspiring his audiences through laughter and fun. Listen as he describes his creative process,...
Aug 25, 2023•38 min
The subjects of Marie Margoluis’ new documentary, “Ayenda,” (premiering August 27th at 10pm ET/PT on MSNBC, and the following day on Peacock) are the teenage players on the Afghan National Women’s Youth Football team, and the Canadian-Afghan soccer captain named Farkhunda Muhtaj who orchestrated their daring escape from Afghanistan. Marie joins me to discuss the intricacies of the girls’ rescue from their homeland after Kabul fell to the Taliban in the summer of 2021, the terrifying family sacri...
Aug 23, 2023•37 min
One of my favorite shows of the year is, “Jury Duty,” produced by today’s guest, Nicholas Hatton. The premise of “Jury Duty” is that a fake trial is performed totally by actors, except for one person, Ronald Gladden, who believes he’s actually a juror and that the case is real. What was anxiety-inducing for Nicholas has yielded enormous returns, as “Jury Duty” is a huge hit and has garnered four Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor for James Mars...
Aug 18, 2023•46 min
Join Melissa Rivers and David Yontef, the dynamic host of Behind the Velvet Rope, as they dive into their monthly reality round-up in their latest episode. This time, they're buzzing about Bethenny Frankel's surprising proposal of a reality star union and her lawsuit against Bravo, shaking up the industry. They also tackle the recent scandal involving the firing of two crew members due to sexual misconduct on Below Deck Down Under, shedding light on the serious issues in the reality TV realm. Wi...
Aug 16, 2023•38 min
Fraser Olender is the handsome and sophisticated Chief Steward from Bravo’s hit series, “Below Deck,” and he’s here as my first in-person-guest to dish about the reality show, his experiences yachting, and how he got his start in the industry. Over English tea in my home, Fraser spills the tea on: How the cutthroat world of London modeling prepared him for his hospitality career; what inspired him to become a “yachty” and how he did it, and finally what we didn’t we see with the crew and guests ...
Aug 11, 2023•52 min
When Landon Van Soest first read about the criminal exploits of Gerald Blanchard, he knew that he had to make a documentary about this prolific career thief who stole everything from Radio Shack speakers to the Star of Sisi, one of the famed jewels Empress Elisabeth of Austria would wear in her hair. Landon eventually got his wish, and his true-crime documentary, “The Jewel Thief,” is now available to stream on Hulu. Gerald’s story is unbelievable for so many reasons: his fearlessness, his ingen...
Aug 04, 2023•39 min
If you’re confused about how the writers’ and actors’ strikes currently crippling the entertainment industry affect you, you are not alone. Variety’s Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister is here to provide an accessible and expert break down of what the current Hollywood work stoppage – the first double-union strike in over 60 years – means for audiences, and the movies and TV we can’t live without. The showdown between writers and actors, and the studios who employ them, is truly a tale of ...
Jul 26, 2023•48 min
Get ready for a fun-filled reality TV round-up as we chuckle over all the latest gossip with my friend David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope! Join us as we dig into the rumors surrounding Kyle and Mauricio from RHOBH, discuss Raquel's (aka Rachel) anticipated return to Vanderpump Rules, share our thoughts on the charming Golden Bachelor, and dish out more thrilling updates from the world of Bravo shows! Don't miss this entertaining episode packed with laughter and juicy revelations. The only ...
Jul 21, 2023•44 min
The documentary “I’ve Got a Monster” is now available in select theaters and for rent/purchase on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Vudu. The documentary, directed by Kevin Abrams, focuses on lawyer Ivan Bates’ tireless role as the defense attorney for the many victims of Baltimore City police officer, Wayne Jenkins’ corruption. Abrams and Bates join me to discuss the film, which shows in painful detail how Jenkins and members of the Baltimore City Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force robbed...
Jul 14, 2023•47 min
We’re all used to sibling rivalries, but my guests, Kevin and Frankie Jonas, are an example of sibling camaraderie. These two-out-of-four Jonas brothers are the hosts of “Claim to Fame,” the hit reality competition show in which contestants vie for $100,000 by guessing the identities of each other’s celebrity relatives while trying to keep their own a secret. The second season airs new episodes every Monday at 8 pm on ABC. These two busy showbiz pros talk about how working with each other feels ...
Jun 30, 2023•33 min
Join Melissa Rivers and David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope for a hilarious reality round-up where we dish out the juiciest news from reality TV this month. In this episode, they delve into the controversy surrounding Bethenny Frankel and her alleged diss by 'And Just Like That.' Was it shade from Andy Cohen?? We also discuss Andy Cohen's defense of Meghan Markle amidst podcast drama. We explore the reconciliatory singing of 'We Are Family' by Kyle and Kathy at their niece's pre-wedding fes...
Jun 28, 2023•38 min
When you’re neither an optimist nor a pessimist, what does that make you? Evan Handler, that’s who. Maybe best known as Harry Goldenblatt in the “Sex and the City” franchise, Evan joins me to talk about his role as Charlotte’s hubby and Rose and Lily’s dad ahead of season two of “And Just Like That,” streaming on MAX starting June 22nd. Evan’s roots in acting are deep, as well as those in patient advocacy, having survived leukemia as a young man. Evan talks about being the only bachelor among Ca...
Jun 23, 2023•52 min
No one is going to tell my guest, Emmy-winning comedian Judy Gold, what she can and cannot say. Her bestselling book, “Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble,” is required reading for anyone who’s a fan of or is considering a career in standup. Judy is not only a gifted writer and an unfiltered performer, but she also holds encyclopedic knowledge about the craft of making people laugh. Listen as we talk about the importance of intent in joke-telling, the bal...
Jun 16, 2023•54 min
As “The Proof is Out There” begins its fourth season, on June 9th on the History Channel (new episodes every Friday night), host Tony Harris has a lot of natural skepticism. Not in the fact that his show is a hit, but whether the creatures, phenomena, and UFOs viewers submit on video for expert review are real or phony. To say Tony has a curious mind would be an understatement – in fact, he calls his curiosity his superpower. So, join us as we discuss not only the veracity of Sasquatch and littl...
Jun 09, 2023•37 min
In the eye-opening Prime Video documentary series, "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets," Melissa Rivers engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Director Olivia Crist and Executive Producer Blye Faust. Unveiling the dark underbelly of the Institute for Basic Life Principles (ILBP), the series goes beyond the seemingly fruitful Duggar family (of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting") to expose a web of nefarious schemes. Through firsthand accounts from family members who have escaped the or...
Jun 02, 2023•44 min
Get ready for an electrifying collaboration as we proudly unveil our special partnership with David Yontef from Behind the Velvet podcast. Melissa and David will take you on a thrilling expedition through the mesmerizing realm of reality TV. Brace yourself for an exhilarating discussion unraveling the latest scandals in Vanderpump Rules, from Scandoval to the infamous Randall Scandal. Plus, they dive into the highly anticipated RHONY reboot, featuring the exciting addition of Jenna Lyons. Hold o...
May 24, 2023•46 min
During the 1990s, Bill Bellamy ruled cable television and became everyone’s hilarious best friend, hosting shows like “MTV Jamz” and “MTV Beach House." Prior to that, he established himself as a comedic force to be reckoned with through remarkable stand-up performances on renowned comedy platforms like "Def Comedy Jam" and "Showtime at the Apollo." Now Bill has written a wonderful new memoir called “Top Billin’: Stories of Laughter, Lessons and Triumph.” In a hilarious conversation, we talk abou...
May 19, 2023•47 min
You’d think that my guest, Ali Landry - an actress, a host, a brand ambassador, a mother of three, a former Miss USA, and one of People Magazine’s 50 most beautiful people - would always have her act together. But guess what folks, it turns out she’s just like us and needs some help from time to time! Luckily, Ali has written a new book, “Reshape Your Life: Don’t Settle Because You’re Worth It,” in which she offers honest advice on how to achieve a well-balanced emotional, spiritual, and physica...
May 12, 2023•47 min
On the heels of a jam-packed Coronation weekend across the pond, Emily Nash, Royal Editor for “Hello! Magazine” and host of “Hello! A Right Royal Podcast,” joins me to explain all the pomp and circumstance on display during the thousand-year-old tradition of crowning the new King of England. Prior to taking the throne, His Majesty talked about slimming down the monarchy for the modern age, so what was missing, what was new, and what could we have done without? We chat about Charles, Camilla, Wil...
May 09, 2023•39 min
My guest, Eric McCormack, plays waaaay against type as the ruthless, powerful businessman Basil Garvey in the fifth season of the hit horror anthology series, “Slasher: Ripper.” (Episodes every Thursday on AMC+ and Shudder) Eric gleefully forewarns, “This is not your mother’s horror show.” He also takes me back to his days as Will Truman during 11 seasons of “Will and Grace” and describes the time when he met a special hero of his and was thoroughly NOT disappointed. The only way “Group Text” ha...
May 05, 2023•42 min
During her season as the Bachelorette, my guest, Rachel Lindsay, found love as well as her voice. In her new novel, Real Love, she explores a “what if” scenario that leads to love, laughs and a few surprises. Rachel describes writing as a form of therapy and how her podcast, “Higher Learning,” gives her the courage and platform to “tell her business.” She also dives deep into her field of sports law and discusses some fascinating issues facing professional and student athletes today.The only way...
Apr 28, 2023•49 min
Gary Cole has appeared in far too many plays, tv shows, films, and animated series to even begin to count them. His latest character is Gordon Novel, an intense investigator, in “Waco: The Aftermath” now streaming on Showtime (new episodes every Friday). Surprisingly, Gary credits his love of standup comedy at an early age as his inspiration to pursue acting, and fondly recalls being in a delivery room while the horrific events of the Waco standoff were unfolding. From playing the Vice President...
Apr 21, 2023•45 min
