ERK chats with Christina Ricci, whose film credits include MERMAIDS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, CASPER, NOW & THEN, THE OPPOSITE OF SEX, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, SLEEPY HOLLOW, MONSTER, SPEED RACER, and THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS and whose television credits include THE LIZZIE BORDEN CHRONICLES, YELLOWJACKETS and the upcoming WEDNESDAY. They discuss her early life as a child star, developing her fashion style, the art of being interviewed, partying in New York City, learning how to smoke from W...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 17 min
ERK is joined by actress and comedian Molly Shannon to discuss her new memoir, HELLO MOLLY, as well as her work SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, THE WHITE LOTUS, THE OTHER TWO, SEX AND THE CITY, OTHER PEOPLE, working with Mike White, her favorite place to find chicken, throwing the "f*cks" around, her father's late-in-life coming out, why she can't get enough REAL HOUSEWIVES and more. Plus, Jennifer Coolidge, Sharon Stone, Heléne Yorke get in on the fun. Oh, and we surprise Molly with a very special guest: ...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 14 min
It's SHUT UP EVAN x GUCCI, baby. In a very special episode presented in collaboration with the storied Italian fashion house, ERK is interviewing four of the biggest stylists in Hollywood, responsible for three of the best looks at the 2022 Met Gala: Kate Young, who styled Dakota Johnson, Elizabeth Stewart, who styled Jessica Chastain, and Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, who styled Jodie Turner-Smith. We'll chat with them about what they love most about the Met Gala, how the creative proces...
May 10, 2022•39 min
ERK is joined by four-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, whose notable works on stage and screen include HAIRSPRAY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, TORCH SONG TRILOGY, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, KINKY BOOTS, FUNNY GIRL, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, INDEPENDENCE DAY, and MULAN. The pair discuss his new memoir, I WAS BETTER LAST NIGHT, early memories of growing up gay and Jewish in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, what it means to be a radical faerie, his thoughts on gender, visiting popular gay sex spots, God...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 9 min
ERK is joined by current reigning America's Drag Superstar, the winner of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 13, Symone, to chat about the year since her crowning, her Arkansas roots, discovering drag, how DRAG RACE differed from her expectations, rumors that her season's cast doesn't get along, whether or not she'd film the long-rumored ALL-WINNERS season, attending the 2021 Met Gala, appearing in Kacey Musgraves’s STAR CROSSED: THE FILM, her upcoming film debut in Billy Eichner's BROS, dating, hooking ...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 32 min
ERK is joined by Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award-winning actor Cynthia Erivo to chat about her illustrious film, television, and stage career, which includes performances in THE COLOR PURPLE, CHEWING GUM, WIDOWS, BROAD CITY, BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE, HARRIET and GENIUS: ARETHA as well as the upcoming roles as The Blue Fairy in Robert Zemeckis live-action/computer-animated musical film adaptation of PINOCCHIO and as Elphaba in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musica...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 14 min
ERK is joined by the multi-hyphenate savant, star of LINCOLN and SELMA, and IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK and EUPHORIA and FEAR OF THE WALKING DEAD and ZOLA and the upcoming RUSTIN and THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo. The pair discuss his upbringing in Philadelphia, working in the theater at the start of his career and into today, his gay nights out in NYC, finding love on Craigslist, his Oscar snub, which EUPHORIA character he's most like IRL, what he's cooking, how he manages to always land on a...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 31 min
ERK is joined by the ultra-fabulous Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Sarah Paulson. The two chat about CAROL (thank goodness), whether she'll ever star in a musical, AMERICAN HORROR STORY (is she done?), her Sondheim tattoo, THE REAL HOUSEWIVES, loving Holland Taylor, DOWN WITH LOVE, Prada, and red carpet criticism culture, STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP, playing queer roles, OCEAN'S 8 (will we get a sequel?) and so much more. Plus, Mandy Moore, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dorinda Medley, and Car...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min
ERK is indulging his inner theater kid by sitting down with Grammy Award-winner Jonathan Groff. The two chat about his original run in SPRING AWAKENING and bringing the cast back together for the recent 15th-anniversary concert, being closeted early in his career, growing up amongst the Amish, starring in THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS, Lea Michele, spit, getting naked on stage, DREAMGIRLS, Sutton Foster, Pamplemousse La Croix, his grooming routine, THE WHITE LOTUS and so much more. Plus, Groff's form...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 20 min
ERK begins Season 3 with a "wee-hee" by sitting down face to face with Golden Globe-nominated actress Jennifer Coolidge. The two chat about THE WHITE LOTUS, Anna Nicole Smith, 9/11, rim jobs, Ariana Grande, LEGALLY BLONDE, injuries, Hollywood dreams, vegan pizza, partying with the cast of SURVIVOR, dating creeps, clubbing in the '80s, SEX AND THE CITY, hard-ons and so much more. Plus, her WHITE LOTUS co-stars Lukas Gage and Brittany O'Grady join in on the fun. All that, plus we're chatting about...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 44 min
ERK signs off Season 2 with actor and producer Zachary Quinto. We discuss his past acting work including taking on one of the most iconic roles in film and television as Spock in STAR TREK, as well as his time on HEROES, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, SO NOTORIOUS and more, plus we discuss being gifted Tennessee Williams's coke spoon by Cherry Jones, our hometown of Pittsburgh, debauchery, social media cleansing, white privilege, sobriety, coming out and so much more. Plus, Sarah Paulson and Charlie Car...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 37 min
ERK chats with legal journalist, author and three-time Emmy winning co-host of THE VIEW, Sunny Hostin. We discuss her time as a federal prosecutor specializing in child sex crimes, never being formally introduced as a co-host on THE VIEW in 2016 and why that bothered her then and now, her least favorite guest on VIEW history, why she won't say D*nald Tr*mp's name on air, being a longtime and vocal ally to the LGBTQ+ community, authoring two books in the last year (including her new novel, SUMMER...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 30 min
ERK chats with stylist and image architect Law Roach to chat about award's season, his work with Zendaya, Céline Dion, Tom Holland, Anya Taylor Joy and more, going vintage shopping or "junking" with his grandmother, his background in psychology (and the role that plays in his work today), disrupting the fashion industry, Dolce & Gabbana, his time on "America's Next Top Model," the importance of kindness and so much more. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the complex emotions surrounding Colton Und...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 31 min
ERK chats with the iconic film and television star Anna Faris about her robust acting credits including SCARY MOVIE, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, THE HOUSE BUNNY, SMILEY FACE and MOM, as well as Chatroulette, the toxicity of social media, auditioning, the gift of getting older, Sarah Michelle Gellar, the hamster wheel of self-obsession and so much more. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the brouhaha over a certain photo of Khloé Kardashian, the Streisand Effect and the complexities and nuances of the body posi...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 25 min
ERK chats with writer and comedian Jordan Firstman to talk about him getting "COVID famous," amassing a following of A-listers including Jennifer Aniston, Orlando Bloom and Natalie Portman, Hollywood rejections, body image issues, his relationship with his father, insecurities, feuds, why gay people have trouble supporting other gay people and reconciling past versions of himself with the present. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Season 2, the passing of the legendary Jessica W...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 21 min
ERK interviews model and activist Munroe Bergdorf. They discuss The Real Housewives , Britney Spears, Sophie, coming up in the UK club scene, corporate allyship, cancel culture, and how she sees the fashion industry evolving. All that, and Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash and stylist Harry Lambert also drop by to ask Munroe a few questions. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the allegations against designer Al*xander W*ng, and where this story nets out now that some sort of settlement with a number...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 34 min
ERK interviews artist, activist and community organizer Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez. He discusses the impact of losing his father in his early teens, how the partial loss of his hearing impacted his life and decision to start the Deaf Collective, ableism on "RuPaul's Drag Race," homelessness, coming out to his family, how he handles the ongoing and relentless attacks on his sister, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Chromatica Oreo, why Instagram needs to add captions and, of course, Sarah Mi...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min
ERK interviews writer, magazine editor and actress Tavi Gevinson. She discusses her early days in fashion, including starting her blog Style Rookie at 12 years old, hobnobbing with celebrities like Karl Lagerfeld and Courtney Love, her Bat Mitzvah, why she told Ivanka Trump's sister-in-law, model Karlie Kloss to "give it a rest," working on the upcoming Gossip Girl reboot and her infamous tenure at 300 Ashland, a high rise in downtown Brooklyn that Gevinson was ~controversially~ being paid to ad...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Evan Ross Katz chats food world superstar and James Beard-winning cookbook author Carla Lalli Music to discuss her time as the first general manager of the first Shake Shack location, developing her perspective around what is "good" food, her abrupt August exit from Bon Appétit, white privilege, parenting in a pandemic, why you shouldn't buy knives online and so much more. Plus, Evan chats with Veronica Leventhal, the step-daughter of one of the Real Housewives franchises's most controversial fi...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Evan Ross Katz chats with writer, comedian and talk show host Guy Branum to discuss the "gay civil war" brought about by @gaysovercovid, his support of former mayor and incoming transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, recognizing himself in queer media, what passes for body positivity within the gay community, shaming as a vehicle for change and so much more. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the "Sex and the City" continuation, Armie Hammer and why a certain subset of gay men just can't stop partyin...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
ERK interviews actress, producer and star of the upcoming “Masha's Mushroom” film anthology Tara Reid. She discusses her roles in “The Big Lebowski,” “Urban Legend,” “Cruel Intentions,” “American Pie,” “Josie and the Pussycats” (“Josie and the Pussycats 2”?), “The Crow: Wicked Prayer” and the “Sharknado” franchise. Plus, she discusses the Hollywood of the late 90's/early 00's, her iconic 2016 interview with J*nny McC*rthy, “Taradise” (!!) and turning the tables on her party girl reputation. Plus...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Evan Ross Katz interviews "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 4 cast member Dida Ritz. The dancing diva discuss her underrated run on the show, friction with the judging panel, lip syncing to Natalie Cole's "This Will Be," regrets, respect, religion, aging feuds, and why we have yet to see her return for "All Stars." Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the much opined about queer Christmas flick "Happiest Season." Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Kat...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Evan Ross Katz interviews actor Devon Sawa. They discuss his early film work including "Casper," "Now & Then," and "Little Giants," getting sober, baking bread in quarantine, fatherhood, working with greats like Sylvester Stallone and Sharon Stone, playing the titular role in Eminem's "Stan" music video, why he didn't return for "Final Destination 2" and the double edged sword of being a former child star. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the brouhaha from all directions over Harry Styles history...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Evan Ross Katz interviews campaign strategist and Instagram sensation Brian Derrick to get his run-down on the 2020 election and interviews Parks and Recreation and Good Girls star Retta. They discuss why her name was not included in the Parks opening credits for six seasons, fans confusing her for the characters she plays, dressing for red carpets as a plus-size person in Hollywood, the perfect cup of coffee, bingeing Buffy , the emotional toll of living through multiple pandemics and her podca...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Evan Ross Katz interviews RuPaul's Drag Race: Canada star Jimbo. They discuss his experience on the show, frustration with the judging panel, portraying Joan Rivers for the Snatch Game, his iconic outburst and unwillingness to let the show craft his narrative, his early life growing up with an abusive father, discovering drag as means to unlocking his queerness, plus Drag Race winner Aquaria stops by to get in on the action. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the Chris Pratt Twitter drama™. Show links:...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Evan Ross Katz interviews Saturday Night Live star Chloe Fineman. They discuss her time on the show, Judaism, NYU, her impersonations of stars ranging from Sarah Michelle Gellar to Meryl Streep to Timothée Chalamet, her "problematic" relationship with comedy, meeting Tomi Lahren, backlash to her Britney Spears impression, her robust wig collection, why Tiger Kin g's Carole Baskin wants to slap her and more. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Evan Ross Katz interviews RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars winner Shea Couleé. They discuss their experiences competing on two seasons of Drag Race , the death of Chadwick Boseman (who Couleé famously sang about during their most recent run on the show), racism in the Drag Race fandom and within the Chicago drag scene, coming out their reverend mother, managing their own business, fashion, fame, The Real Housewives and working at an adult store. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreo...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Evan Ross Katz interviews Olivia Wilde, whose acting credits include House , The O.C. , Tron: Legacy , Rush and Her. Her 2019 feature film directorial debut, Booksmart , earned rave reviews including an Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature Film. Wilde talks about directing an upcoming female-centered Marvel film, de-centering the queerness in Booksmart , social media, veganism, fashion, Tilda Swinton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, directing a music video for The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and her upco...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Evan Ross Katz interviews drag performer Katya — Miss Congeniality of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7 and runner-up on All Stars Season 2. Katya talks about growing up sad, earning money, staying humble, and her friendship with Trixie Mattel. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/ Evan Ross Katz on Twitter https://twitter.com/evanrosskatz Alden Peters on Instagram https://www.instagram.c...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Evan Ross Katz interviews actress Charisma Carpenter, best known for her portrayal of Cordelia Chase in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Carpenter talks about her early experiences on Buffy, her time on Angel, and her journey to understand her impact on fans' lives. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/ Evan Ross Katz on Twitter https://twitter.com/evanrosskatz Alden Peters on In...
Jun 09, 2020•57 min
