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Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast

Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts

Tv & Film

True Crime

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 12

This companion podcast delves deeper into the making of the hit Shondaland series Inventing Anna on Netflix, the story of infamous con artist Anna Sorokin (A.K.A. Anna Delvey). Hosted by Stacey Wilson Hunt, each episode features conversations with guests including creator Shonda Rhimes, journalist Jessica Pressler, cast, and the real-life people who inspired this iconic saga. To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now!

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🇫🇷 France - afterShows
03/08/2026
#92
🇫🇷 France - afterShows
02/08/2026
#61
🇫🇷 France - afterShows
01/08/2026
#37
🇨🇦 Canada - afterShows
30/07/2026
#87
🇨🇦 Canada - afterShows
20/07/2026
#76
🇬🇧 Great Britain - afterShows
17/07/2026
#93
🇬🇧 Great Britain - afterShows
16/07/2026
#88
🇩🇪 Germany - afterShows
11/07/2026
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - afterShows
10/07/2026
#89
🇩🇪 Germany - afterShows
10/07/2026
#68

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https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bad-Influence/Jessica-Pressler/9781982151515
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Defending Anna w/ Todd Spodek + Matt Byrne

Season 1 · Episode 11

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 • Duration 54:35

For the last episode of the podcast, Stacey discusses Anna’s trial with her real life defense attorney, Todd Spodek. She also meets with Matt Byrne, who wrote the series finale, and who attended Anna’s trial as a representative from Shondaland and Netflix.

Anna’s defense attorney, Todd Spodek weighs in on the portrayal of his complex and ever evolving relationship with Anna, and on what the case meant to him personally. Anna was a difficult client at times, but she could also be profoundly charming and sweet. Todd reflects on the side of Anna he saw that he says no one else did. No one else except perhaps his good friend Jessica Pressler (Vivian’s character is based on Jessica). He talks about their friendship, his thought process behind Anna’s defense, what he thinks of his portrayal by Arian Moayed, and more.

Later in the episode, Matt Byrnes takes us inside the courtroom from his perspective, and reveals how the trial impacted the show’s ending. The trial was still ongoing as he and the rest of the writers were scripting the series. He gets into why they chose to make it a true story, “except for all the parts that are entirely made up,” and explains what his and Shonda’s intentions were behind the most crucial moments in the series and the finale.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know.

Follow Todd @ToddSpodek on Twitter, and host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter.

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Trusting Anna w/ Katie Lowes

Season 1 · Episode 10

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 • Duration 44:03

Actor and podcaster Katie Lowes shares her unique casting experience and who she modeled the Rachel DeLoache Williams character off of. Katie tells behind the scenes stories from their time filming in Morocco, and the moment she believes everything changed between Rachel and Anna… it’s probably not what you’d expect. Stacey and Katie also discuss what it would be like owing tens of thousands of dollars, an experience with which Katie IRL is not entirely unfamiliar.

Katie has been with Shondaland for years, most notably in the role of Quinn Perkins on Scandal. She gives a glimpse inside the legendary storymaking machine and offers some insights into what makes up the Shondaland special sauce, along with her own takeaways from Inventing Anna.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know.

Follow host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Adapting Anna w/ Shonda Rhimes + Jessica Pressler

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 • Duration 35:35

Creator and Showrunner Shonda Rhimes shares her approach and process adapting a true story into a limited series in real time. The powerhouse executive producer dives into how she constructed Anna Sorokin’s (AKA Anna Delvey’s) character, what inspired her decision to anchor the show from a journalist’s perspective, and why scenes with Vivian’s band of misfits in Scriberia were some of her favorites.

Later in the episode, Shonda chats with her closest confidante in creating the series, Jessica Pressler. Jessica wrote the 2018 New York Magazine story that inspired Inventing Anna. She tells Shonda why Anna’s story felt unique and what it was like to meet the fake German heiress for the first time.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know.

Follow host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Coming soon...Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast

Thursday, January 27, 2022 • Duration 02:07

Premiering March 2nd, this companion podcast delves deeper into the making of the hit Shondaland series Inventing Anna on Netflix. Hosted by Stacey Wilson Hunt, each episode features conversations with guests including creator Shonda Rhimes, journalist Jessica Pressler, cast, and the real-life people who inspired this iconic saga.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now!

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dressing Anna w/ Lyn Paolo

Season 1 · Episode 9

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 • Duration 26:54

This week Stacey talks fashion, character arcs, and process with critically acclaimed costume designer, Lyn Paolo.

Much of Anna’s mystique comes from her ability to shapeshift, an ability intimately tied to her apparel. Lyn was in charge of recreating all of Anna’s many outfits for the screen. From baby-doll dress to business-chic to trial style, Lyn traces the evolution of Anna’s looks, and explains the unique challenges behind recreating the appearance of a modern day fashionista who Lyn calls a “chameleon.”

Anna isn’t the only character whose story is reflected in what they wear. The people who get close to Anna in the series are affected by her elevated taste as well. Stacey and Lyn discuss the interaction between character arcs and fashion for Vivian, Rachel, and Alan Reed.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know.

Follow Lyn @lynpaolo and host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter.

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Tracking Anna w/ Scriberia

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 • Duration 39:48

Stacey hangs out in Scriberia with Anna Deveare Smith (Maud), Jeff Perry (Lou), and Terry Kinney (Barry).

These three legends of the theater world share about their experience working together on screen for the first time, an experience Anna compares to a jazz trio improvising. They certainly have amazing chemistry and have been warmly received by fans, many of whom claim Scriberia as their favorite part of the show.

We’ll delve deep into how they constructed their characters, key Scriberia moments from the show, the importance of journalism and the written word, and their feelings about Anna Delvey and the impact of the series.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know.

Follow host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Believing In Anna w/ Kacy Duke

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 • Duration 45:54

Anna’s former trainer and life coach Kacy Duke divulges what was really behind her hesitation to be in Jessica Pressler’s article, which episode was hardest to watch, and what her entanglement with Anna inspired in her own work as a life coach. She gives the scoop on what the Morocco trip and Anna’s intervention were really like and how her lived experience compares to the show. Expect lots of laughs as Kacy lives up to her “effervescent” reputation (according to Laverne Cox) and delivers some delightfully on-brand inspirational mantras.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know.

Follow Kacy Duke @KacyDuke and host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter.

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Training Anna w/ Laverne Cox

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 • Duration 35:54

On this week’s episode, Laverne shares how she stepped into the (tennis) shoes of Anna Delvey’s trainer and life coach, Kacy Duke. Laverne has all kinds of fun stories to tell about how she prepared for the role, like how she had to digitize Kacy’s old fitness workout VHS tapes, and her four hour lunch with Kacy in New York. During that lunch, Kacy told Laverne her entire life story and Laverne found out that they actually have a surprising amount in common, primarily that they are both bad b*****s!! But also that they both have a strong connection to something larger than themselves.

Stacey and Laverne dig into key Kacy-moments from the show and explore Kacy’s relationship with Anna, Rachel, and Neff. Centered around the series, Laverne explores themes of feminism and solidarity among women. She reflects on Kacy’s life and shares how this role has changed her.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know.

Follow Laverne Cox @lavernecox and host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Checking In Anna w/ Neff Davis

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 • Duration 42:08

This episode features a conversation with the real Neff Davis, the hotel concierge who befriended Anna Delvey.

Neff was loyal to Anna throughout the turmoil of her arrest and trial, going so far as to create an Instagram account for Anna’s “trial style.” In this interview, she shares what her thought process was behind creating that account, what it’s been like being a part of the Shondaland production, and so much more.

Neff and Stacey discuss Neff’s experiences with the fake heiress by reflecting on specific scenes from the show. Neff is still in touch with Anna and she sets the record straight about the nature of their friendship. Finally, Neff shares about her own aspirations as an aspiring filmmaker and where her life is headed now.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now. Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know.

Follow host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Investigating Anna w/ Shonda Rhimes + Jessica Pressler

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 • Duration 45:05

Creator Shonda Rhimes and journalist Jessica Pressler chat about their collaboration and deep investment in Anna’s story. Jessica shares her perspective on Shonda’s adaptation and the depiction of the fictionalized version of herself as “Vivian Kent.” They both recount memorable moments of discovery and how each connects to key story points in the show.

To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know.

Check out Jessica’s new book, Bad Influence (money, lies, power, and the world that created Anna Delvey), out now.

Follow host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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