Five time Grammy award-winning artist "Weird Al" Yankovic joins the show. Over orders of "I am Humble" and "I am Dazzling," Al tells me about getting his first song on the radio as a kid, the lengths he went to get Iggy Izalea's signoff on a song parody, and he confirms if he has or hasn't ever tried bologna. This episode was recorded at Cafe Gratitude in Larchmont Village, CA. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Jan 30, 2024•48 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin joins the show. Over seafood and charcuterie, Kathy talks about going on tour for the first time in six years, how she finds material perched in a chair of judgement at Hollywood parties, and her iconic Christmas gift for Paris Hilton. This episode was recorded at The Sunset restaurant in Malibu. Want this episode ad-free? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to st...
Jan 23, 2024•52 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast “Modern Family” and “Married…with Children” star Ed O'Neill joins the show. Over some fancy sandwiches, Ed talks about dodging a career in organized crime, hanging out with Tennessee Williams, Lucille Ball and so much more. This episode was recorded at Lunetta in Santa Monica. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2024•44 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast This week, it's all things “Cocaine Bear," as I revisit interviews with Elizabeth Banks, who directed the film, and my co-star Margo Martindale. First up, Liz meets me at one of our favorite spots in Sherman Oaks, Petit Trois. We discuss her early career, learning from the likes of Steven Spielberg, and what it was like to sit in the director's chair for the first time in “Pitch Perfect 2.” Then, the iconic Margo Martindale meets me at Marea in New York City. I’ll talk to Margo about her hilario...
Nov 28, 2023•43 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Over the course of the show, I’ve been able to share some of my personal life with you – from meeting Justin and our decision to get married, to parenting our two sons. It means a lot to me that we can have those conversations especially at a time when the rights of queer people, especially in the trans community, are under attack. It’s been so special to have these conversations with my guests as well. First up, “Star Trek” star Zachary Quinto. Over salads at American Bar in the West Village, w...
Nov 21, 2023•43 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast I feel so lucky because in the first season of my podcast, my guests have been incredibly vulnerable and we’ve covered a lot of ground in terms of our lives and careers. But I want to dig a little bit into a theme that’s come up with quite a few guests and that’s close to my heart – parenting. I became a parent for the first time in 2020 and it’s all still very new to me. Having these conversations on the show with parents and soon-to-be parents has been really special for me. In this episode, y...
Nov 14, 2023•37 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast I’m revisiting two dinners with people I absolutely adore who have been mainstays on network television for roughly a decade: Jim Parsons of “The Big Bang Theory” and Tracee Ellis Ross of “Black-ish.” First up… star of stage and screen Jim Parsons joins me at Don Angie in NYC's West Village. Over some gorgeous lasagna, we discuss queer visibility in television and film, "The Big Bang Theory" pilot that never was and why "Spoiler Alert" is such a special film. Also… actor and fashion icon Tracee ...
Nov 07, 2023•43 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Through the end of the year, we’re going to revisit some of my favorite moments on the show. Starting off with my interviews with my “Modern Family” family members...First up... My on-screen sister and dear friend Julie Bowen joins me at Republique in Los Angeles during a torrential rainstorm to nibble on pastries and kimchi fried rice and debrief on the end of “Modern Family” and how our lives changed during that time. I felt so comfortable with Julie that it was a no-brainer to have her be the...
Oct 31, 2023•44 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Spice Girl and author Geri Halliwell-Horner (aka Ginger Spice) joins the show. Over lobster and oysters, Geri discusses why the Spice Girls and their “girl power” message still resonate today, and the release of her new book “Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen.” A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Interested in advertising on the show, contact podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find out more about other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow...
Oct 24, 2023•48 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Star of “Rent” and “Wicked,”Queen of Broadway Idina Menzel joins the show. Over a Mediterranean feast, Idina discusses life before “Rent” fame, the painful way “Wicked” on Broadway came to an end, and her showmance with actor Taye Diggs. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Interested in advertising on the show, contact podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find out more about other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Lear...
Oct 17, 2023•54 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Author, podcaster, and JVN Hair founder Jonathan Van Ness joins the show. Over martinis and oysters, Jonathan tells us what it’s like to live in Texas as a queer person, coming out as HIV positive, and of course, figure skating. This episode of Dinner’s On Me was recorded at Bad Roman in NYC. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “...
Oct 10, 2023•55 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Fashion designer, podcaster and cabaret singer Isaac Mizrahi joins the show. Over omelets and quiche, Isaac talks about dinner parties with Nora Ephron, being a young gay designer during the height of the AIDs crisis, and career risks he’s taken that not everyone believed in. This episode of Dinner’s On Me was recorded at Pastis in the West Village, NYC. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but...
Oct 03, 2023•52 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Peabody and Emmy award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien joins the show. Over burgers and shakes, we discuss her impressive reporting career, earning accolades for her coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Plus, we get her take on why cases of Black missing men and women don’t get enough attention in the U.S., objectivity in journalism, and the state of the Republican party. This episode of Dinner’s On Me was recorded at Harlem Shake in Harlem, NYC. Want next w...
Sep 26, 2023•42 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Advocate and author Chelsea Clinton joins the show. Over salmon salads, we discuss growing up in the public eye, potty training toddlers and advice for people nervous about this political moment. This episode of Dinner's On Me was recorded at Upland in NYC's Flatiron District. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the...
Sep 19, 2023•52 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Introducing a brand-new podcast where everyday people tell their extraordinary stories of how they met and fell in love – and sometimes – how things later fell apart. Join host Taye Diggs, the beloved star of stage and screen, on a journey of enchanting and exhilarating stories of the heart. Love, its highs and lows, heartbreak and revenge, mess and drama, awkwardness, and laughs – come with us, as we celebrate it all. If you have an incredible love story, please reach out to us at lovestories@s...
Sep 13, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Painkiller” and “Orange Is The New Black” star Uzo Aduba joins the show. Over hummus and crudité, Uzo discusses growing up in a Nigerian household in the suburbs of Boston, what it was like to be in one of Netflix's first hits as a streamer and being in awe of Cate Blanchett. This episode was recorded on June 22, 2023 at the Front Yard in North Hollywood. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, b...
Sep 12, 2023•48 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast “Glee” and “Everything Everywhere All At Once” star Harry Shum Jr. joins the show. Over kampachi aquachile and a gorgeous whole fried snapper, Harry discusses his early dance career, working with Michelle Yeoh on “Everything Everywhere All At Once”, and Asian American representation in Hollywood. This episode was recorded on June 30, 2023 at Mírate in Los Feliz. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week ea...
Sep 05, 2023•48 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast “The Americans” and “Cocaine Bear” star Margo Martindale joins the show. Over shrimp scampi and fancy fusilli, Margo talks about her odd jobs in her early acting days, such as working as a private eye, and what it was like to work together on the film “Cocaine Bear.” This episode was recorded on June 13th, 2023 at Marea in New York City’s Upper West Side. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, bu...
Aug 29, 2023•50 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast “Girls5Eva” star and the host of “Busy Tonight”, Busy Philipps joins the show. Over chilaquiles and tacos, Busy discusses her separation from Marc, her activism around reproductive justice and sexual assault, and her child Birdie’s recent obsession with “Modern Family.” This episode was recorded at Comodo (within The Freehand Hotel) in New York City’s Flatiron District. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one...
Aug 22, 2023•53 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast “Star Trek” and “Margin Call” star Zachary Quinto joins the show. Over Greek chop salad and crispy artichokes, Jesse and Zachary reminisce on hitting the bars in Silver Lake as single men. Plus, Zachary recalls his experience coming out publicly, and his special relationship with the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy. This episode was recorded at American Bar in Greenwich Village, NYC. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new ...
Aug 15, 2023•54 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Culinary visionary and co-founder of Kogi BBQ taco truck, chef Roy Choi joins the show. Over duck carnitas, Roy talks about the rise of Kogi, hanging out on Hollywood Boulevard as a teen, and what it was like to watch his parents close the family restaurant. This episode of Dinner’s On Me was recorded at Damian in Downtown Los Angeles. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be abl...
Aug 08, 2023•50 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Sara Bareilles, the star of Peacock's "Girls5Eva" and "Waitress" on Broadway, joins the show. Over Israeli pastries and Tunisian salad, she shared what it was like being bullied as a kid, how she copes with her anxiety, and why it was so important to wear a specific dress to the Tony Awards. This episode of Dinner's On Me was recorded at K'Far in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one...
Aug 01, 2023•47 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast "Hunger Games” star and “Pitch Perfect 2” director Elizabeth Banks joins me at Petit Trois Le Valley in Sherman Oaks. Over pate and an Aperol spritz, we talk about how Bruce Willis was key to her nabbing an Oliver Stone film, what movie of hers she does not want her children to see, and her latest film The Beanie Bubble. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen com...
Jul 25, 2023•53 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast The star of Food Network’s “Chopped” and the head chef of Harlem’s Red Rooster Marcus Samuelsson joins me at Fish Cheeks in NYC’s Noho. Over coconut crab curry, we talk about discovering his birth family, how 9/11 and the pandemic shaped his New York experience, and Black chefs to keep your eye on. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just c...
Jul 18, 2023•47 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland joins me at Gracias Madre in West Hollywood. Over chips & guac, we dive into her healthcare struggles during the show’s run, her love story with former “The Bachelorette” contestant Wells Adams and her hilarious stories of growing up in New York City. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free...
Jul 11, 2023•46 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Hulu's "Taste The Nation with Padma Lakshmi," joins me at 53 in NYC's Midtown. Over dumplings and hot pots, we discuss growing up as a latchkey kid in New York City, her amazing swim shoot for Sports Illustrated, and how to be informed and aware of culinary appropriation. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen complet...
Jul 04, 2023•44 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast “The Big Bang Theory” star and longtime friend Jim Parsons joins me at Don Angie in NYC's West Village. Over some gorgeous lasagna, we discuss queer visibility in television and film, "The Big Bang Theory" pilot that never was, why "Spoiler Alert" is such a special film.... and what to do when you are a little too stoned at a dinner party. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be...
Jun 27, 2023•47 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast "Black-ish" star and fashion icon Tracee Ellis Ross chats with me over tacos and nachos oozing in mornay cheese at The Roof, a restaurant at the top of The West Hollywood EDITION. We dish about her final days of "Black-ish," her mother’s iconic 75th birthday, and who makes her starstruck. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try ...
Jun 20, 2023•51 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast SNL veteran and Los Espookys star Fred Armisen joins me at Kodo in Downtown L.A., which is a fire station turned sushi restaurant. We actually ate outside in what was the station’s handball court almost a century ago. Over ponzu oysters and Japanese calamari fritti, we’ll gab about his iconic appearance as my former lover on Modern Family, leaving SNL and his new life as a local L.A. DJ. Join us! Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get...
Jun 13, 2023•45 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Reno 911! and Selma star Niecy Nash-Betts joins me at Gasolina Cafe in Woodland Hills. Over patatas bravas, we’ll talk about the failed sitcom we did together, why everyone wants to be married to her and her friendship to Oprah. Join us! Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on ...
Jun 06, 2023•43 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 
