This week, Tommy is joined by actor Lucas Bravo who is currently melting hearts once again in Part 1 of Season 4 of the smash Netflix series, Emily in Paris. Lucas plays Gabriel, a dreamy chef turned restaurateur who has a complicated on-again off-again romance with his downstairs American transplant neighbor, Emily Cooper (Lily Collins). The show consistently sits at #1 on the Netflix charts and for good reason. Today, Lucas opens up about what makes Season 4 the most special to him, why he’s never felt closer to Lily Collins after filming this season, why he will forever be grateful to her, how the chemistry has grown from season one to now, if he thinks Emily and Gabriel are meant to be endgame, why he has always rooted for their relationship to thrive, learning to become comfortable with the sudden visibility the show’s success brought him, how his passion for acting also became his therapy, managing the imposter syndrome that still creeps in from time to time, and the one thing that always helps him refuel his soul. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor David Castañeda who is currently starring in the fourth and final season of the Netflix smash-hit, The Umbrella Academy. The series is based on a collection of comics and graphic novels, and follows a group of estranged siblings with extraordinary powers who uncover family secrets while battling looming threats to humanity. David quickly became a fan-favorite of the show as the sweet, impulsive and sometimes overly confident Diego Hargreeves, a police academy dropout turned vigilante who desperately wants to prove himself. Today, David opens up about it finally hitting him that he won’t be returning to a series that has been such a big part of his life, how he almost snuck off set after his last day of shooting wrapped because it was too hard to say goodbye, his deep love and admiration for the rest of his cast, what he will forever cherish about playing Diego, if he was happy with how the entire series ended, if the fan reaction has surprised him, the scenes of Diego that will stay with him forever, how he has handled the pressure that comes from being part of such a fan-favorite genre, if he would be down to do a spin-off, what that spin-off could look like, what he has learned the most about himself through this entire experience, his relationship with success, and his struggle over the years with feeling like he fits in.

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress Lana Parrilla, currently playing a bad ass scientist in the #1 movie on Netflix, ATLAS. Lana teams up with Jennifer Lopez to tell an action-packed story about what can happen if we aren’t careful with how we continue to use and develop artificial intelligence. Lana is a wildly accomplished actress who is perhaps best known for her starring role in the ABC hit series, Once Upon a Time, in which she played the Evil Queen for seven seasons. The internet has given her the title of being one the most iconic villains in the history of television! Today Lana opens up about why she wanted to dive into a story centered around artificial intelligence, how she is honored to always be associated with Once Upon a Time, the powerful fan interactions who were impacted by the series, if OUAT deserves to have a reboot, if she is able to rewatch her past work as the Evil Queen, her very detailed process when she takes on a new role, the ways she constantly works on and prioritizes her mental health, the professional and personal things she still wants to accomplish, and how being homeless as an up-and-coming actress still drives her to be self-reliant, resourceful and hard-working. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Ryan Guzman, best known for his starring role in the smash hit drama series 9-1-1, currently airing Season 7 on ABC. 9-1-1 is one of the most watched shows on primetime television, chronicling the high-pressure experiences of first responders who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. What makes this show even more special is that we see what happens after these characters hang up their firefighting gear. Today, Ryan opens up about his journey playing Eddie, how being in 9-1-1 helped him feel like he finally belonged as an actor, the storyline that will forever hold a special place in his heart, why he is proud of Buck for coming out as bisexual, if he’s tired of being asked if his character will spark up a romance with Buck, what the future of Eddie’s love life may look like, if we will ever see that famous karaoke scene that got cut from the show, what it was like filming Eddie’s mental health breakdown, what Ryan has most learned about himself through playing this character over so many years, how he’s learned that showing an unpolished version of yourself is so much healthier than pretending to be something you're not, and working through his own struggles with mental health. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress Bailee Madison, currently starring in season 2 of the smash hit series, Pretty Little Liars: Summer School on Max. The series is a reboot of the massively successful Pretty Little Liars, and follows a brand new set of liars who find themselves being tormented by an unknown assailant. Friendships are tested, dreamy love interests are introduced and secrets are revealed. Today, Bailee opens up about being a superfan of the original Pretty Little Liars series, how grateful she is to be working with a cast of women that she can relate to, the bonds that have formed with her cast mates,  how one of the original stars of Pretty Little Liars encouraged her to audition for the series during their work out class, the reality of growing up and transforming from a child actor to a young adult in the public eye, the importance of protecting your own energy, that it is okay to do certain things for yourself and not for other people, how Tobey Maguire’s kindness has left a lasting impression on her, and that one time Margot Robbie appeared in her dream with a special message. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Oliver Stark, best known for his starring role in the smash hit drama series 9-1-1, currently airing Season 7 on ABC. 9-1-1 is one of the most watched shows on primetime television, chronicling the high-pressure experiences of first responders who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. What makes this show even more special is that we get to also see these characters lives unfold once they hang up the firefighter gear for the day. Oliver plays the confident and compassionate firefighter, Evan Buckley (aka Buck) and quickly became a fan favorite on the show since day 1. Today, Oliver opens up about Buck’s realization that he is bisexual, why he will always stand by storylines that are about inclusion and love, the moment he decided to make an Instagram post to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, what he hopes we will see with Buck’s journey in the future, what he has most learned about himself through doing this show, the thing that Buck from Season 7 would tell Buck from Season 1, the relationship between Eddie and Buck that has many people talking about, and how he wishes he focused more on building friendships throughout the last decade of his life. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Matteo Bocelli who recently released his debut album, “Matteo.” His self-titled debut features 12 tracks, in a mix of English and his native Italian, including the single “Chasing Stars,” written by Ed & Matthew Sheeran. Matteo’s sound is so uniquely him and it is on full display as he embarks on his first solo step into the spotlight. Yes, he has released music previously with his father, the incredible Andrea Bocelli, but this album is Matteo’s baby. Today, Matteo opens up about when he first started to fall in love with singing, trusting the timing of when he was meant to go full-force in pursuing his passion for music, how his dad has always been the most influential person in his life, learning from one of the greatest voices in the world and the pressure that comes with that, developing his own sound and stepping into his own artistry, what excites him the most with his debut album, how he has always admired Ed Sheeran and hopes to collaborate with him in the future, what his first world tour has been like, and the greatest life lessons he has learned from his father. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Edvin Ryding, best known for his starring role in the Netflix smash-hit series, Young Royals. Edvin has played Prince Wilhelm of Sweden over the last three seasons in a show that has taken over the world. We have followed his journey with fellow student Simon Ericksson (played by Omar Rudberg) and all of the wild, messy, beautiful drama that their love story brings. Young Royals is one of the strongest representations of queer love ever created, which is one of the many reasons why so many people have fallen in love with this show. Today, Edvin opens up about what it was like saying goodbye to a role that meant so much to him, how he will forever be connected to his character Prince Wilhelm, if the ending of Young Royals was what he always imagined, what he thinks happens in the love story of Wilhelm and Simon, one of the most impactful moments in the entire series for him, what him and his co-star Omar are cooking up next with their secret project, that famous scene of his character removing his nail polish, some items he had to snatch from set after wrapping, and how he always strives to dream big, but live even bigger. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Tanner Buchanan, best known for stealing the world’s attention in his breakout role of Robby in the hit Netflix series, Cobra Kai. Cobra Kai is the sequel to the original Karate Kid films, and the sixth and final season is set to release later this year. But next up, Tanner can be seen in the romantic comedy How To Date Billy Walsh, out now on Amazon. Today, Tanner opens up about how he can relate to feeling misunderstood like his character Billy Walsh, how we all have multiple layers that make up who we are, why we shouldn’t be defined by other people’s perception of us, his journey of becoming comfortable in his own skin, why it’s still hard to get used to seeing himself on a movie poster, what we can expect in the final season of Cobra Kai, how the filming process has been going over the last few months (hint: lots of Advil has been used), and how you too can master a slow motion walk.

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Skylar Astin, best known for his star-making role as Jesse in the hit Pitch Perfect franchise. Skylar has so many incredible credits to his name, but today we are talking about one show that millions of people are tuning into each week and for good reason. He currently stars in the hit CBS show, So Help Me Todd. Skylar stars as Todd, a directionless but talented private investigator who works alongside his mom (played by the brilliant Marcia Gay Harden), at her successful law firm. Today, he opens up about what its really like starring in a fast-paced dramedy, what’s coming down the line for the rest of Season 2, how he worked his singing into the series in an unexpected way, how the projects that turned him into a household name will forever hold a special place in his heart, the importance of living his life with gratitude and remaining humble in Hollywood, why he will never tell someone they can’t do something, and how his cast felt like “The Beatles of 49th street” during his Spring Awakening days. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actors Joey King and Logan Lerman who are currently starring in the limited series, We Were the Lucky Ones, out now on Hulu. The series is inspired by the true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War 2, determined to survive and reunite. We Were the Lucky Ones demonstrates how in the face of the 20th century’s darkest moments, the human spirit can endure and even thrive. Today, Joey and Logan open up about working on a series that is deeply personal to them, they reflect back on The Kissing Booth franchise and The Percy Jackson films: projects that made them become household names, how they are uncomfortable with the concept of being famous, being proud of where they are in this moment in their careers, and both of their unfortunate experiences with shaving for the first time. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant screenwriter and showrunner, Lisa Ambjörn, best known for co-creating the smash hit Netflix series, Young Royals. The series became an international phenomenon the moment Season 1 dropped, and is one of the most important shows on television for the LGBTQ+ community. Young Royals is a drama about freedom, love and structural inequality embodied in a 16-year-old Swedish prince who falls in love with a working class boy. With the full final season officially out now, Lisa joins the show to dive into a series that means so much to so many (and yes, there will be plenty of spoilers in this conversation so make sure you are all caught up on the final episode). Today, she opens up about if she always knew how she wanted Young Royals to end, what working on that final scene was like, why Omar and Edvin were the right choices to play the leading men, if she would have done anything differently throughout the series, what impressed her the most with Omar and Edvin’s performances, the thing she is most proud of with the show, how it is so important to let people love who they love, and why there will always be an element of queerness in her future projects.

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This week, Tommy is joined by Academy Award nominated actor Colman Domingo. You know Colman from his powerful and memorable roles in Rustin, The Color Purple, The Butler, Selma, the fan-favorite series Euphoria, and so much more. But today the conversation is all about his film Sing Sing which is already getting Oscars buzz. In Sing Sing, Colman plays Divine G who is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. He finds purpose by acting in a theater group alongside other incarcerated men. This is a special edition episode of my podcast because this interview is from an event I moderated, presented by the prestigious 92nd Street Y New York. The 92nd Street Y New York is a world class center for arts and innovation. They offer extensive in-person and online classes and events, including live talks, concerts, and dance performances. I hope you enjoy this powerful and moving conversation. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress and recording artist Kira Kosarin, best known for her starring role in the smash-hit Nickelodeon television series, The Thundermans. The Thundermans is about a family with superpowers who try to live normal lives. Kira played Phoebe who dreams of being a superhero and using her powers for good, while her twin brother Max wants to be the next big supervillain and use his powers for evil. The series is now being rebooted as an all-new movie called The Thundermans Return, out now. Today, she opens up about what we can expect with the new movie, revisiting a character years later that she made peace with saying goodbye to, the emotional first day back on set, how slipping back into Phoebe’s shoes reinvigorated her love for acting, the fear that came with revisiting a beloved character, figuring out her place in Hollywood over the last few years after gaining so much success as a teenager, tuning out other people’s opinions and ideas of what her life should be, the importance of listening to our inner voice, and why pineapple on pizza is never a bad idea despite how polarizing it can be. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Stockholm-based singer and actor Omar Rudberg. At just 25 years old, Omar has sold out arena shows in Sweden and tours here in America. At 14, he was the opening act for Justin Bieber and One Direction. And aside from his musical accomplishments, he is part of a certain fan-favorite project that further shot him into global superstardom: Young Royals. Young Royals is a teen drama romance series on Netflix that just dropped its third and final season. It follows the fictional Prince Wilhelm of Sweden and his romance with fellow student Simon Ericksson, played by Omar, and all of the wild, messy, beautiful drama that their love story brings. Today, Omar opens up about how he’s feeling with the show coming to an end, his friendship and brotherhood with co-star Edvin Ryding, a sentimental keepsake that he secretly took from the set, some brand-new music announcements, the music that will forever remind him of Young Royals, how proud he is to have been part of a show that celebrates the queer community, a top secret project he is working on with a top secret person, and his final farewell words to the fandom as he signs off from Young Royals.

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Ed Westwick, best known for his breakout role of Chuck Bass in the pop culture phenomenon known as Gossip Girl. The show was based off the tremendously popular book series which catapulted Ed into international stardom. Ed has gone on to play so many other incredible characters in film and television, but out now is his new movie, DarkGame. He plays a detective who is in a race against time to stop a twisted game show on the dark web where captives are forced to compete for their lives. Today, he opens up about how he’s always wanted to play a detective, what working on an intensely dark film was like, how the film mirrors society’s need to constantly be experiencing life through a screen, the importance of not limiting yourself based on what others think you should and shouldn’t be doing, cultivating a mindset that life is an adventure and bad days will happen, how he misses his Gossip Girl character and would jump at the opportunity to step into his shoes again, and the moment when he recently broke the internet by revisiting the old stomping grounds of the beloved character of Chuck Bass. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress Caterina Scorsone who currently stars as Dr. Amelia Shepherd in the groundbreaking hit ABC series, Grey's Anatomy. Caterina has played this fan-favorite character for about 14 years, appearing on Private Practice, Grey’s Anatomy, and Station 19, becoming a beloved staple in the Shondaland universe. Her character means so much to so many people for a variety of different reasons, one being that she has become the longest running queer character on television. Today, she opens up about her journey playing a character that is so close to her heart, the importance of her queer love story with Dr. Kai, her hopes for the future with that relationship, how she treats her character’s struggle with addiction with thoughtfulness and care, her love for the spin-off series Station 19, how she has created a positive relationship with grief, taking time to nurture her spirit so that she can be the best version of herself, and what we can look forward to when the new season of Grey’s Anatomy drops on March 14th.

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress Adelaide Kane who currently stars as Dr. Jules Millin in ABC’s Greys Anatomy. Adelaide has played so many dynamic characters in mega fan-favorite shows over the course of her career, like Mary Queen of Scots in the hit CW show, Reign, Ivy/Drizella in ABC’s Once Upon a Time, Cora in Teen Wolf, and more. Grey’s Anatomy is going into its 20th season, premiering on March 14th on ABC. Today she opens up about what it was like joining such an iconic show, how it felt that first day on set with the long-time cast members of the series, bonding with the new intern class over the last two years, how Ellen Pompeo is as dreamy as people say, working on finding the joy in life no matter how small a moment may seem, ditching a negative mindset and the freedom that came with that, and how she channeled her bullies to create her mean girl character in Once Upon a Time. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Noah LaLonde who currently stars as Cole Walter in Netflix’s hit new series, My Life with the Walter Boys. The show is a coming-of-age teen drama based on the best-selling books of the same name. It quickly hit #1 on the Netflix charts and was so popular that it got renewed for Season 2 just two weeks after premiering. Noah plays the all-star jock who all the guys want to be friends with and all the girls want to date, but there is so much more to him than meets the eye. And Noah brings such emotion and range to this performance. Today he opens up about landing the role of a lifetime, why his character means so much to him, what he hopes for Cole in Season 2, why he hasn’t changed since booking My Life with the Walter Boys, the importance of enjoying the journey and not just the final outcome, being open to signs from the universe, how we all have more similarities than differences, and if people often comment on that full head of flowing hair.

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress and director Danielle Savre, who stars in the ABC hit drama, Station 19. The wildly popular series is a spin-off of the critically acclaimed Grey’s Anatomy and is heading into its seventh season this spring. Station 19 revolves around a group of interesting and complex firefighters navigating their way through high-stakes rescues while balancing the highs and lows of their personal lives, and Danielle brings the role of Maya Bishop to life flawlessly. Danielle opens up about how deeply connected she is to this role, what being in a same-sex relationship on primetime television has meant to her, how she has been processing the news of the series cancellation, the one item she hopes to take home from set when the series is over, the piece of advice she would tell herself at this very moment of her life, how she tackles those emotional scenes, and her deep love for the Station 19 fandom. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Christopher Briney who stars in the highly anticipated new Mean Girls movie. Christopher plays the beloved role of Aaron Samuels, the heartthrob of North Shore High School, in this reimagined musical version of the fan-favorite 2004 film. Aside from navigating the trials and tribulations of the high school social pyramid in a world created by the iconic Tina Fey, you may also know him from his starring role as Conrad Fisher in the Amazon hit series, The Summer I Turned Pretty. Christopher opens up about how he hopes a new generation of people fall in love with the world of Mean Girls, almost saying no to playing Aaron Samuels, taking on characters throughout his career that fans already know and love, the pressure that comes along with that, how The Summer I Turned Pretty changed his life, handling the good and bad of people’s opinions on social media, and why he is saying the word “yes” more in 2024. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant actor, Dom Sherwood, who is best known for his starring role in the smash-hit mythical series, Shadowhunters. In a world full of warlocks, werewolves, vampires and monsters, Dom’s portrayal of a skilled soldier fighting against demons kept audiences coming back week after week. Dom was most recently in the Netflix series Partner Track, Showtime’s Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, and Vampire Academy, where he played the lead role of Christian. Dom opens up about why a show like Shadowhunters is a young boy’s dream, the importance of having a deep connection with his cast while doing an emotional show like this, how gratifying it was being part of a show that helped so many people feel seen, how he has reached some of his wildest dreams but still hopes to continue learning and growing, realizing that your happiness comes from inside of you, and how arguably the biggest pop star in the world right now gave him what he considers his big break. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress Brianna Hildebrand who reprised her fan-favorite role as Negasonic Teenage Warhead in Deadpool and Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. The film is currently the 6th highest opening of all-time at the US box office and has become the most talked about film this summer. Between having the power of generating explosions from her body, to being effortlessly stoic and cool, to representing a community that feels seen through one of the first queer superheroes, it’s safe to say that the world wants more Negasonic Teenage Warhead. Today, Brianna opens up about how she was only sent pages for the scenes that she was in, what her very first day on-set for Deadpool was like, how Ryan Reynolds helped make her feel less nervous, booking a dream role for her very first movie, her favorite moments for her character throughout all three films, admitting to Ryan that he was her childhood crush, fighting the urge to crack-up when filming scenes opposite her co-stars, getting to work with the iconic Wolverine, if she hopes to play her character in more installments of Deadpool or a spin-off, what being thrust into the spotlight was like after the first Deadpool was released, how she protects her peace and stays grounded, and learning to put other people’s opinions aside to focus on the things that truly matter.

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It’s a new year, and Tommy has assembled the most sought-after Hollywood Gurus to help you start the year off right! First up is Don Saladino, known for getting the biggest stars in Hollywood (Ryan Reynolds, Sebastian Stan, Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, etc) in superhero shape. In my opinion, he is the #1 fitness coach in the game. Next you will hear from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a highly respected functional medicine practitioner specializing in brain and thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. She is also the New York Times best-selling author of “Forever Strong,” and we will dive into her science based strategy for aging well. Then you will meet the incredible Dr. Dendy Engelman, a board certified dermatologist and MOHS surgeon who works with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Today she breaks down exactly what we should be doing to get our healthiest, most vibrant, glowing skin. And rounding up this power team is Kristan Serafino, the woman responsible for some of the best haircuts on your favorite stars (Ryan Reynolds, Michael J. Fox, Jason Biggs, and so many more). She is sharing more about her secret weapon for grooming called The Best Paste, that men are going crazy for and that women are stealing from their men to use…because it is so good. So, I hope you enjoy this episode with the four superheroes in my life that I wanted to share with you. Don Saladino: https://donsaladino.com Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668007878?tag=simonsayscom Dr. Dendy: http://www.drdendyengelman.com Kristan Serafino: https://thebestpaste.com

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This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant actor Martin Henderson, star of the hit Netflix series, Virgin River. The show is a romance drama that is quite often described as “comfort viewing,” adapted from the long-running romance book series by author Robyn Carr. When every new season drops, it immediately shoots to #1 on the Netflix charts. Today Martin opens up about a show that is so meaningful and special to him, and takes us into the world of Virgin River through his perspective. But we also talk about how he has evolved as a human being over the years, the importance of protecting his peace, why men need to feel safe to express their emotions, and how the internet has named him one of the most swoon-worthy stars in all of television. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by the always dapper, the always smooth, Michael Bublé. Michael has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide over the course of his extraordinary career. His voice is often described as one of the best of our time, and it’s a voice that can do it all: pop, swing, jazz, R&B and more. He takes his audiences on a special journey with every song he performs. In this conversation, Bublé opens up about his new whiskey company Fraser & Thompson, the sentimental meaning behind the name, how creating a whiskey brand is not much different than how he creates his music, working with the legendary Cher to re-record his song “Home,” and how important it is to be living in the now. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by the legendary Rob Thomas, who rose to fame as the co-founder and lead singer of Matchbox Twenty. The band burst onto the scene in the mid 90’s and has remained as one of the most beloved multi-generational bands in the world. Rob continues to toggle between being a frontman for the rock band and a Grammy-nominated solo star. Rob opens up about what he’s most proud of when he looks back at his incredible career, the importance of writing original music, where his inspiration comes from, how his song “Push” ended up in Barbie, releasing a Christmas album when the world so badly needed a bit of joy, how he prefers that people know his songs more than they know him, and the number one artist he hopes to someday sing a duet with. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Claire Holt, internationally known for playing Rebekah Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies. The Vampire Diaries is the longest-running vampire series ever and Claire quickly became a fan-favorite character. Claire opens up about why she almost didn’t show up to her audition, how her character went from being originally a 3-episode guest star to a huge part of the franchise, taking pride in creating a safe corner of the internet for her fans to share their personal experiences through her new website, the challenges she’s faced in parenting, how she hopes to inspire open dialogue among other parents, if she thinks her cast will all reunite for a project in the future, and if she will ever show her kids her work in The Vampire Diaries when they’re older.

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This week, Tommy is joined by Camilla Luddington, who stars in the ABC hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. Camilla is going into her 12th season of the series, which is an incredible testament to the power of the show, and the impressive character that she has created. Camilla opens up about joining a show that she was a huge fan of, the pressure that came along with that, the biggest challenge playing a character for over a decade, storylines she wants to explore for her character Dr. Joe Wilson in upcoming seasons, learning to let go of other people’s opinions, never having a plan B when it came to her career, and the Taylor Swift song she would listen to for the rest of her life. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Marie Avgeropoulos, star of the post-apocalyptic smash-hit television series, The 100. The internet crowns The 100 as one of “the greatest TV shows of all time,” and for good reason. Marie opens up about what it was like playing a heroine warrior fighting for her survival, how the darkness of her character could be all-consuming on set, life after starring on a 7-season show, the defining moment when she personally developed a warrior mentality, looking at fear with a face of bravery, and that one time Stephen King sent her a surprising tweet. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Clinton Kelly and Stacy London for one of their first interviews since reconciling after a very public feud. Clinton and Stacy took pop culture by storm with their smash-hit television series What Not To Wear on TLC from 2003-2013. They became household names, but everything wasn’t as perfect as it seemed. In this beautifully moving and hopeful conversation, we move way deeper than the massive amounts of clickbait headlines that have disappointed Clinton and Stacy for years. This is THEIR story. They open up about the difficulties of navigating rapid fame, being thrust into the spotlight in a booming reality television landscape, reuniting and taking the next chapter of their friendship on the road, the healing power of forgiveness, and taking control of their careers while not relying on anyone else but themselves. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by highly-acclaimed television producer Robbie Rogers, whose latest show Fellow Travelers is out now! Fellow Travelers is an epic LGBTQ+ love story and political thriller, chronicling the volatile romance of two very different men who meet in McCarthy-era Washington, one of the darkest periods in American history. Over the course of four decades, we follow the stories of five powerful main characters. Robbie opens up about the scene that made him break down in tears on-set, how people from all different walks of life can take something away from this series, being called to projects that dive into LGBTQ+ history, coming out as one of the first openly gay professional athletes, and learning to be proud of who he is today.

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This week, Tommy is joined by international pop star Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who was a member of the multi-platinum selling girl band Little Mix. But now, it is her solo era and we are eagerly awaiting her highly-anticipated debut album. Leigh-Anne opens up about breaking free from the group dynamic to share her truest self, what we can expect with her upcoming album, the importance of loving yourself enough to not let people undervalue you, taking social media breaks, and reclaiming every piece of her power. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliantly talented Karen Fukuhara who is a fan-favorite in Amazon Prime Video’s Emmy nominated series, The Boys. The fourth season has had over 55 million viewers (and counting) since it premiered just a few weeks ago, and Karen is a pure bad ass as Kimiko. Today, Karen opens up about how her first audition for The Boys was a bit confusing, the person in the cast who makes her break character the most, her thoughts on Kimiko’s journey throughout Season 4, the moment that everyone is buzzing about in the finale, why she is proud to be a part of a show that has so much social commentary, if she has seen any scripts yet for Season 5, who she wants to face off against in the final season, who she fought for screen time with in the latest season, what a spin-off with Frenchie could look like, if she has processed that the series is coming to an end, what goes on in all of those cast group texts, how she takes care of her mental health, what being one of the first Asian superheroes has meant to her, and a piece of advice that she has never shared before based on a recent personal experience. 

Note: this episode is full of spoilers, so make sure you have caught up on season four before listening to the full episode.

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This week, Tommy is joined by Emmy-nominated actress (The Handmaids Tale) and singer/songwriter, Mckenna Grace. With over 70 impressive credits to her name like I Tonya, Captain Marvel, Ghostbusters Afterlife, and more, Mckenna has cemented her spot as a brilliant artist at just 17 years old. But today is all about a different kind of brilliance: her new 5-song EP, Autumn Leaves. Mckenna opens up about being a hopeless romantic, how she remains optimistic even after a big heartbreak, the importance of letting go, being inspired by Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift, and learning to like herself.

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress and New York Times bestselling author Hilarie Burton Morgan. Hilarie’s highly anticipated next book, "Grimoire Girl: A Memoir of Magic and Mischief” connects us to the enchantment that exists inside us all. Hilarie, best known for her roles in One Tree Hill and White Collar, opens up about how she lives her life with intention, why we all should take some time to write our own eulogies, ways to create magic in your life each and every day, personal stories of synchronicity where the universe had her back, and why certain parts of her career no longer fuel her soul. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Tyler Henry, the most sought-after clairvoyant medium in the United States and around the world. Tyler is the star of the Netflix series Life After Death. He’s known for bringing comfort, closure, and hope to thousands of people through his heartfelt readings, and millions through his shows. Tyler opens up about struggling to step into his true identity, powerful life lessons learned through being a medium, how he handles the skeptics, who Tyler really is beyond his abilities, and that one time a ghost gave him a scare during a peaceful shower. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Laura Marano, an accomplished actress, singer, and songwriter who just released her powerful debut album, I May Be An Actress, but I Can’t Fake How I Feel. Laura opens up about times in her life when she didn’t feel like she was enough, how even the seemingly happiest people may not always be okay, her love/hate relationship with social media, learning to let go of the things that you can’t control in life, and how after stormy times, she holds onto hope that a rainbow will appear.

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This week, Tommy is joined by James Maslow of the global sensation, Big Time Rush. James opens up about what it’s really like being in one of the most popular boy bands in the world, bringing the group back together after a ten year hiatus, how he looks at success today, selling out the iconic Madison Square Garden, how he’s evolved since joining Big Time Rush back in 2009, and why fear won’t dictate the course of his life.

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This week, Tommy is joined by the one and only… Billy Porter! Billy is an award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright. Right now, he is brilliantly living out his international pop star dreams. Billy opens up about his upcoming new music in the album The Black Mona Lisa, refusing to be put into a box that doesn’t reflect his truth, how his “liability” was actually his superpower, why he is so grateful to be alive, the time he ended up on a call with Taylor Swift, and that it’s never too late to go after your wildest dreams. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Jason Derulo, the award-winning singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and now author of his part self-help, part memoir, Sing Your Name Out Loud. Jason opens up about his childhood dreams of becoming one of the biggest pop stars in the world, overcoming one of the darkest times in his life, the rules he lives by to find success and stay on a path to greatness, and how even the biggest global superstars can feel vulnerable. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Matthew López, the co-writer and director of the highly-anticipated film, “Red, White & Royal Blue,” which is based on the best-selling novel by Casey McQuiston. Matthew opens up about why Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez were the right choices to play the leading men, the moment on-set that blew him away, the importance of the love scenes, and why leading with kindness will always be what he strives for. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by Scott Hoying, the three time Grammy® Award-winning artist who has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide as part of the multi-platinum-selling a cappella group Pentatonix. Today, he opens up about his first ever solo EP, “Parallel.” Scott dives into the love story behind his music, putting out solo music for the very first time, stepping into his most authentic and powerful self, battling stage fright, and recently saying “I Do,” to his husband Mark. 

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With the writers' and actors' strikes in full swing, Tommy takes a break from interviewing the stars of the screen to talk to you, the audience! Join us as we reach into the mailbag for our first ever "Ask Tommy" episode. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliantly talented actress Mary Mouser who is best known for her starring role in the smash-hit series Cobra Kai. Part 1 of the sixth and final season is out now! Cobra Kai is a martial arts comedy/drama sequel to the original Karate Kid film trilogy that delivers plenty of action. Mary plays Samantha LaRusso, daughter to karate champion Daniel LaRusso, reprised by the iconic Ralph Macchio. The series has surpassed over 1.7 billion minutes of streaming from their first 50 episodes, and it is constantly #1 on the Netflix charts. Today Mary opens up about what its been like processing the end of a series that means so much to her, why Cobra Kai has been her dream job, what the journey from day one of filming to her final day of filming has been like, what she hopes her character’s legacy will be, the ways she has grown through playing Samantha LaRusso, what’s to come for her character later in Season 6, if she is satisfied with how the entire series wraps up, what a spin-off in the Miyagi universe might look like, why being around the OG cast never lost its magic, her favorite scenes with Miguel throughout the series, and a surprising new passion of hers. 

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***This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike***

This week, Tommy is joined by star of "Shadowhunters,” Kat McNamara. Kat dishes on her experience playing a beloved demon-hunter, working on a series adapted from popular graphic novels, keeping romantic on-screen relationships platonic off-screen, and how to be open to letting joy into your life. 

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Tommy is joined by Edvin Ryding of Netflix's hit show "Young Royals." Edvin discusses the impact of "Young Royals" for the youth of the LGBTQ+ community, scenes from his career he would shoot again if he had the chance, and managing people's expectations of him. 

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This week, Tommy is joined by star of "The Vampire Diaries" and host of "A Superbloom Podcast," Candice King. Candice breaks down her favorite memories of working on a hit show, how she balances work with motherhood, and how she defines success. 

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Tommy is joined by Sang-Heon Lee of Netflix's XO Kitty. He opens up about his time living overseas, booking his first job, his journey to self-confidence and more!

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