Urgent episode drop! ERK chats with fashion designer and GAP’s newest creative director, ZAC POSEN as he reflects on his two-decades-long career. He shares how he trail-blazed celebrities and theatricalities into the flat fashion scene of the early 2000s, survived media pressure by the great CATHY HORYN, costume designed for RYAN MURPHY’s latest miniseries Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, found inspiration in his love of Broadway, and more. Listen now as Posen steals our hearts and the conversation (...
Feb 06, 2024•35 min
Special episode alert! ERK sits down with ANDREW SCOTT and PAUL MESCAL to debrief on their latest starring roles in ALL OF US STRANGERS. The two discuss the loss, lust, and longing they embodied on screen together. It’s a snack of an episode that will leave you hungry for the full feature film. Host: Evan Ross Katz Editor: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Nov 28, 2023•16 min
ERK chats with fashion designer and business entrepreneur JENNA LYONS (36:10). Oh and Yes, she’s also the breakout star on REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK (but don’t put her in a box!). LYONS dishes about her place in the RHONY cast of characters, why she went on the show, and how she survived the filming. She ponders on her past as J.CREW’s creative director, her GIRLS acting gig, and her future with LOVESEEN eyelash extensions. Before the interview listen as Sean and ERK finally dish on the red ho...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 30 min
ERK chats with Emmy Award-winning drag queen DELTA WORK (46:00) about her fabulously opinionated talk show VERY DELTA, her time on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE as well as her falling out with RU and RAVEN, ONLYFANS (and the untapped potential of creating her own foot account), BARBIE theories, and more. Special guest CHEYENNE JACKSON calls in with his own question. Ahead of the interview, listen as ERK and Sean remember SINEAD O’CONNOR and bring back AND JUST LIKE THAT… for a mid-season assessment. Host: ...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 46 min
ERK chats with SLIP writer, director, and star ZOE LISTER-JONES (47:06) about working with DAKOTA JOHNSON, her own sexual awakening, her strategy for winning SURVIVOR, destigmatizing Hollywood sex scenes, acting in BEAU IS AFRAID, her brunch with BARBRA STREISAND, and her directorial debut with the film BAND AID. Before the interview, listen as ERK and Sean discuss both the film and cultural moment that is BARBIE. Host: Evan Ross Katz Co-host: Sean Ross Editor: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ros...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min
ERK chats with YELLOWJACKETS and THE LAST OF US actress MELANIE LYNSKEY (31:57). She shares her thoughts on pull quote culture, her friendship with DREW BARRYMORE, the rewarding relationship with her partner JASON RITTER, the humanity of reality TV like REAL HOUSEWIVES, and answers questions from our special guest calls: JASON RITTER, LILY RABE, and KRISTIN CHENOWETH. Before the interview, ERK and Sean catch up amidst their crazy travels that included mingling with KIRSTEN DUNST and our lovely g...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min
ERK chats with RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE reigning queen, SASHA COLBY (43:05), on her life before, during, and after her crowning on RPDR. Sasha shares her history as a previous pageant winner on MISS CONTINENTAL, growing up in Hawaii, discovering MONICA MUNRO, and navigating forgiveness and loss. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll love Sasha even more. Before the interview, ERK and Sean (00:00) breakdown the infamous RHOBH “Dinner Party From Hell” episode amidst Kyle Richards’ alleged separation from...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 36 min
ERK chats with actor, writer, and director WILL SHARPE (38:50) about the myriad of television, stage, and film projects both in front of and behind the camera that Sharpe brings to life. These include creating his own television series FLOWERS by acting alongside OLIVIA COLMAN, winning a BAFTA for his role as the funny self effacing Rodney in GIRI/HAJI, and portraying the new age tech bro, Ethan, in MIKE WHITE’s beloved WHITE LOTUS. Before the interview, listen as ERK and Sean (00:00) catch up o...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 23 min
ERK deep dives with actress GRETA LEE (46:10) on her latest movie role starring in PAST LIVES. They chat about the iconic NYC scenes, what it was like to be directed in Korean by Celine Song, their shared love of Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson, and more. And yes! Lee does speculate on where her beloved GIRLS character, Soojin, is now. Before the conversation, listen as ERK and Sean discuss BLACK MIRROR’s premiere episode, “Joan Is Awful,” (00:00) for which they did renew their Netflix subscriptions. ...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 33 min
ERK is joined by the great MPK (38:33) (MICHAEL PATRICK KING) in anticipation of the AND JUST LIKE THAT S2 premiere. MPK dishes on who he’s killing off this season (kidding!), his favorite SEX AND THE CITY scenes, iconic guest stars he’s worked with like SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR and MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, and his other masterpiece THE COMEBACK with the hilarious LISA KUDROW. Before the interview, listen as ERK and Sean breakdown another widely discussed Max series, THE IDOL (00:00). Host: Evan Ross K...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 43 min
ERK chats with “Queen of the Indies,” PARKER POSEY (44:50) on her latest scene stealing role in BEAU IS AFRAID. Posey shares her experience on set with JOAQUIN PHEONIX, working with director ARI ASTER, and the myriad of roles, including PARTY GIRL and BEST IN SHOW, that led her to now. But before we begin, ERK and Sean pay tribute to SEX AND THE CITY by recapping the pilot episode that aired 25 years ago (00:00). Absofuckinglutely, let’s go! Host: Evan Ross Katz Co-host: Sean Ross Editor: Sophia...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 24 min
ERK is back to chat with actor JAMES MARSDEN (36:20) about Marsden’s latest role portraying…himself (kind of) in the Amazon series, JURY DUTY. Marsden reveals his ethical concerns for the series, some of his favorite candid moments, and what it was like to play a satirical version of himself. To set the scene, Sean joins ERK (1:20) to breakdown the concept of Jury Duty for those who may have missed this gift of a show. Host: Evan Ross Katz Co-host: Sean Ross Editor: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Eva...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 24 min
ERK chats with MAE MARTIN (01:01:00), the comedian, actor, and screenwriter known for writing and starring in the Netflix comedy series FEEL GOOD, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, and their latest stand-up special SAP. The two waste no time diving into their breadth of knowledge on SURVIVOR, BUFFY, THE COMEBACK, and TITANIC. Survivor superstar, PARVATI SHALLOW, pops in with her own question for Mae. ERK and Sean open the show with a deep dive on all things SCREAM VI. Spoiler alert! To avoid, skip ahead to ...
Mar 21, 2023•2 hr 4 min
ERK welcomes singer-songwriter, AVA MAX (50:06), fresh off the release of her newest album DIAMONDS & DANCEFLOORS. They chat about NYFW, Ava’s rebellious side, the SWEET BUT PSYCHO scream, working with CIRKUT who produced songs for some of Ava’s own pop idols (BRITNEY SPEARS included), and more. To kick us off, ERK and Sean deep dive on ARIANA DEBOSE’s BAFTA performance (00:00) and its cultural aftermath: the speed of its virality, the internet’s shift in tone, those who ignited it, and thos...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 28 min
ERK welcomes director, producer, and actress, ELIZABETH BANKS (1:08:30) in anticipation of her latest film, COCAINE BEAR. She chats about working with the late great RAY LIOTTA, constructing the CGI bear, and setting the overall tone. Yes, she even addresses the internet’s wishes for a cocaine shark and her time guest starring on SEX AND THE CITY. ERK and Sean begin the episode with their own deep dive into the Netflix documentary film, PAMELA, A LOVE STORY. A film from the words of PAMELA ANDER...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 45 min
ERK chats with the lovely, not-an-arshole, English actor, BEN ALDRIDGE (22:50) known for his roles in FLEABAG, SPOILER ALERT, and most recently KNOCK AT THE CABIN. The two discuss Ben’s experience working with director M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN and PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE, what Ben’s singing in the shower these days (question courtesy of JONATHAN GROFF), their shared love of SEX AND THE CITY, working through shame, sitting with grief, and all the reality TV that Ben isn’t watching but should be—THE TRAITO...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 19 min
ERK chats with the beloved actress and entrepreneur, EMMA ROBERTS (46:25). They have a lot to catch up on as Roberts’ newest movie, MAYBE I DO, premieres this weekend. Roberts dishes on her best frights in SCREAM 4 and SCREAM QUEENS, her BELLETRIST TV production company (sparked from her love of books), and her deep affection for dolls (just hear her out). Special guests LEA MICHELE and LISA RINNA call in with their own personal questions. ERK and Sean kick-off the episode by celebrating the leg...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 39 min
This episode of ‘Shut Up Evan’ is in loving memory of Gary Katz as ERK opens with some personal news (1:08). Then ERK and Sean chat with White Lotus’ Sabrina Impacciatore (33:39) who famously portrays the misunderstood hotel manager, Valentina. The Italian actress reminisces on working with Mike White and the support he gave her to explore Valentina to her fullest: her humor, her childlike innocence, her sensitivity, and her love. Listen for all the behind the scenes moments. Ciao! Host: Evan Ro...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 10 min
ERK sits down with English singer songwriter, podcast host, and mother, JESSIE WARE (40:03). Across the pond in New York City, Ware shares anecdotes about recording "What's Your Pleasure," being asked to open for HARRY STYLES, co-hosting 14 seasons of the TABLE MANNERS podcast with her mum, and brushing up on her Jewish faith. Special guests LILY ALLEN, MARK RONSON, and KYLIE MINOGUE all call in with questions of their own. Plus, you’ll hear a new voice as SUE’s new co-host, Sean Ross opens with...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 41 min
We're kicking off Season 4 with one of Glamour's Woman of the Year 2022: Este Haim, who joins us to discuss all things THE WHITE LOTUS. Este, who served as a music consultant on the show's second season, is ready, willing and able to dish on her experience. We chat about our collective shared love Jennifer Coolidge (obviously), her and Kesha nearly getting arrested in Sicily, arranging the music for Mia's breakout piano ballads, partying late into the night with the cast and crew, Mike White's a...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 31 min
ERK invites you to his inaugural STEPMOM rewatch party with special guests LIAM AIKEN (the actor who portrays Ben in Stepmom) and GABRIELLA KAREFA-JOHNSON (VOGUE’s global fashion editor at large). Listen as the three discuss the 1998 classic starring JULIA ROBERTS and SUSAN SARANDON and why it’s the greatest movie of all time—despite it’s not so great reviews. They cover it all: the chic 90s fashion, the breathtaking set design, the relatable characters, the magical JOHN WILLIAMS score, and the ...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 21 min
ERK chats with Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Christine Baranski joins us on the Season 3 finale of SHUT UP EVAN to discuss her robust oeuvre, from 9 1/2 WEEKS AND JEFFREY to THE ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES and CRUEL INTENTIONS, and yes, we even discuss some of her deep cuts like BOWFINGER and MARCI X. We also chat about that viral Met Gala photo with Elon Musk, befriending Stephen Sondheim, her love of classical music, early lessons she got in her career as an actress, the possibility of MAMMA MI...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 25 min
ERK chats with 2x Emmy-nominated HACKS star Hannah Einbinder about her historic LATE SHOW set that caused COVID (JK), the rare chemistry between her and her HACKS co-star Jean Smart, guest judging on DRAG RACE, whether Timmy Chalamet was right about societal collapse being in the air, dressing for a stand-up set, her days as a cheer person and how being raised by two former drug addicts shaped her views on drugs. Plus we're joined by Season 1 guest Katya Zamolodchikova, Cheyenne Jackson, Paul W....
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 21 min
ERK chats with FIRE ISLAND breakout star Tomás Matos about filming one of this summer's biggest hits, growing up in Staten Island, how their family learned to not only respect, but affirm their non-binary identity, their life as a member of the House of Miyake-Mugler, experiencing gender euphoria, plus their thoughts on Demi Lovato, THEY/THEM, Bad Bunny and more. Plus, their FIRE ISLAND co-stars Bowen Yang and James Scully phone in to ask a question. All that, plus we're chatting Lea Michele's i...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 23 min
ERK chats with LOOKING, TALES OF THE CITY and Emmy-nominated WHITE LOTUS star Murray Bartlett about his early life growing up in Australia, working in hospitality, breaking into the industry, choosing to be out as opposed to having a coming out, the death of Olivia Newton-John, his SEX AND THE CITY appearance, nude scenes, working with Mike White and Jennifer Coolidge, his love of Provincetown and his upcoming appearance on the highly-anticipated HBO show THE LAST OF US. Plus, Sydney Sweeney, Ju...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 16 min
ERK chats with RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 5 winner and RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS Season 7 winner, the only two-time crowned queen in the franchise, Jinkx Monsoon. Hot off her crowning, Jinkx talks how she was convinced to return to the show nearly a decade later, the character she almost did for Snatch Game, the fellow winners she was most surprised to see weren't there and more, plus we talk Barbie, Patti LuPone, finding queerness in Portland and why airports are among the most transphobic pl...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min
ERK chats with D'Arcy Carden, the Emmy-nominated star of THE GOOD PLACE and the upcoming Amazon Prime series A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. They discuss her time working at The Ride, her appearance in the short films, MOB WIVES and MOB WIVES 2: THE CHRISTENING, Greta Gerwig's BARBIE, AND JUST LIKE THAT, befriending idols, hating men, working with Jennifer Coolidge and loving Jennifer Aniston. Plus, Ilana Glazer, Kate Berlant, and Michelle Collins get some questions in as well. All that, plus we're discu...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 10 min
ERK chats with CRUEL INTENTIONS, LEGALLY BLONDE and THE SWEETEST THING screen icon Selma Blair. The two chat about having her wedding dresses designed by Karl Lagerfeld, spending time with Britney Spears in rehab (and keeping her wig), her friendship with Carrie Fisher and the pranks they played on Debbie Reynolds, her cameo in SCREAM 2, why she's bit so many Hollywood's A-listers, why she loves a good hotel more than just about anything, the role that got away, her thoughts on Neve Campbell bac...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 27 min
ERK chats with alt comedy king John Early, star of the new Peacock special "Would It Kill You To Laugh?" Early's credits include SEARCH PARTY, OTHER PEOPLE, BEATRIZ AT DINNER, WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER and THE AFTERPARTY. The two discuss their time at NYU, gay Pride, John's Wikipedia entry, Suzanne Somers, Lisa Kudrow, and Jane Krakowski. Plus Lena Dunham, Amy Schumer and Adam Pally get in on the fun. All that, and our political correspondent Brain Derrick joins us to discuss the recent SCOTUS rul...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min
ERK chats with TEEN WOLF and ARROW star Colton Haynes about his revealing new memoir, MISS MEMORY LANE. The pair discuss Haynes's fraught childhood, growing up with an alcoholic mother, surviving sexual abuse, working as a sex worker, being forced to stay in the closet when he arrived in Hollywood, feuding with other out celebrities when he did finally come out, appearing in Lil Nas X's music video for INDUSTRY BABY, his friendship with Serena Williams, getting sober and so much more. Plus, Kier...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min
