Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp – Details, episodes & analysis

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S.E. Cupp could think of no better person to have as her first guest on her podcast than her pal, the actor, Josh Gad. And Josh Gad delivers! The “Frozen” and “Book of Mormon” star talks openly about his childhood, how he dealt with rejection, what his mom told him when he almost left acting, and about his first big break. He also shares some of his darker moments and his own mental health journey. The whole conversation ends with a very fun lightning round involving a surprising quiz. 

Josh Gad’s new children’s book, “PictureFace Lizzy” is out now. His memoir, “In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some,” will be out in January 2025.

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S.E. brings on one of her favorite true crime journalists, Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz, to talk about how he got into the business, how he managed to land the unheard-of forever job, and the one story he never thought he'd tell. SE and Josh also dive into his very famous family, discuss how Josh manages to draw boundaries at work, and just how handsome Stone Phillips is in real life. The lively conversation is all wrapped up with a Dateline-themed quiz. Can you do better than Josh? Listen and test your knowledge!

Dateline's 33rd season premiered in late September 2024. Go tune in!

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It’s the Fonz! On this episode of Off the Cupp, S.E. talks with Henry Winkler about his unlikely path from a dyslexic “bad student” from New York City to the Yale School of Drama, how Arthur Fonzarelli came to be and how Henry reinvented himself after Happy Days came to an end. In fact, the character actor, writer, children’s book author (and so much more) has made a career out of surprising turns and reinvention (from “Scream” to “Arrested Development”). He talks to S.E. about finding the courage to try something new, grounding himself in his family, battling insecurities and his mental health journey. Before a Fonzie-themed quiz, S.E. and Henry bond over their love of fishing and plan a trip with their favorite celebrity fisherperson. 

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This week, S.E. talks to one of her favorite people, the multi-hyphenate comedian, writer and award-winning producer Larry Wilmore! S.E. and Larry talk about developing shows in a changed media landscape, the ways Larry has experimented with comedy over the years, and how he got his start in some of S.E.'s favorite sitcoms of all time (can you guess which?). Larry also dives into family life — the ways in which he has supported those who have struggled with mental health, how he has adjusted to a new normal with his family, growing up with some of the funniest people he's ever known, and the kind of a dad he is to his own kids. S.E. wraps it all up with a Larry Wilmore-themed quiz!

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If you know S.E. at all you'll know that Bravo is her happy place. And she's not alone. The Bravo network of Housewives and reality TV shows is a joy destination for its diverse community of fans who look to it as an escape from whatever ails them. S.E. sits down with Bravo King Andy Cohen to talk about what it's like to be at the center of that joy and how he got there in the first place. They also talk about parenting, his own parenting models and what little Andy was like growing up. And don't worry, there's plenty of Bravo goss throughout! 

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This week, S.E. chats with friend, author, journalist, political analyst (honestly, so many things) Molly Jong-Fast. S.E. and Molly talk about the last days of magazines, making friends in cable news, and how not to be the person other people complain to their therapist about. The pair also dive into Molly’s literary family, her grandfather the communist, her mother’s complicated ambitions, and some very stubborn family grudges. And then of course, the conversation wraps with a lightning round covering everything from the worst fashion trends today to Molly’s pick for the best novel of the 21st century.

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It’s a two-fer on Off the Cupp! S.E. sits down with two friends — who happen to be politicians — Rep. Eric Swalwell and former congressman Adam Kinzinger. S.E. and Rep. Swalwell talk about his childhood, growing up the son of a cop and the oldest of four active boys and how the pressures of sibling rivalry sent him on a different path. Adam Kinzinger and S.E. talk about the trills and fears of flying airplanes, how he manages an intense fissure in his family, and in a fitting lightning round, Kinzinger is forced to choose between two beloved action aviator movies (can you guess which?).

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This week, S.E. brings in comedian Brad Garrett! Brad talks about growing up with very encouraging parents who also struggled deeply in their own ways. He shares some fantastic stories about opening for Sinatra, being the youngest comic to appear on Johnny Carson and why Ray Romano didn't want him to play his cop brother, Robert, on the hit sitcom, Everyone Loves Raymond. And S.E. divulges the super random connection they have to a little art gallery in Boston. And find out if Brad Garrett can choose between Albert Brooks or Billy Crystal in a comedy-themed lightning round. 

You can also see Brad perform at his own comedy club (Brad Garrett's Comedy Club) at the MGM in Las Vegas. Or check him out in the new Pixar movie, Elio, coming out summer 2025.

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This week, it's Huey Lewis! S.E. grew up listening to Huey Lewis and the News and now she gets the chance to ask him all the things — from Huey's early days busking with his harmonica in Morocco to the surprising impact 80s punk had on him starting his own band. Huey also shares some fun stories about his segue into the movies — with songs in Back to the Future and American Psycho — and then acting. SE also asks how his diagnosis with Meniere's Disease - a chronic inner ear disorder - has affected his life, his relationship with music, and his mental health. And in the lightning round, SE finds out that she and Huey share a funny and familiar connection.

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