What Are We Even Doing? with Kyle MacLachlan

Join award-winning actor and social media madman Kyle MacLachlan on “What Are We Even Doing,” where he sits down with Millennial and Gen Z actors, musicians, artists, and content creators to share stories about the entertainment industry past, present, and future. Kyle and his guests will talk shop, compare notes on life, and generally be weird together. In a good way. Their conversations will resonate with listeners of any age whose interests lie in television & film, music, art, or pop culture.

Latest Episodes:

KYLE'S REWIND: What is CALEB HEARON Even Doing?! Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

This week on What Are We Even Doing?, we’re throwing it back to one knee-slapping episode with comedian, writer, actor, podcaster, and fellow Overcompensating cast member Caleb Hearon. He joins Kyle in the studio to discuss how the women in Caleb’s family inspired his comedy, which life experiences inform his politics and activism, Caleb’s razor-sharp observation skills, and how he really feels about lists and Mr. Beast. The guys share their mutual gratitude and joy for getting to be entertainers, their approaches to social media, why learning to perform and seeing live entertainment is so important, Caleb’s HBO comedy special and upcoming projects, and play a riveting round of “Truth or Elaborate” that puts Kyle and Caleb’s acting chops to the test.

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network, and Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber + Anne Walls Gordon

Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber, and Maia Mizrahi

Editing by Nicholas Giuricich & Cosmo Salovaara

Research by Kimberly Walls

Music by Yatta
Art by Danica Robinson
Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
Styling by Dot Bass

Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial

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Kyle's Korner | Episode 12 Sep 23, 2026

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Welcome to the EXTRA SPECIAL finale episode of Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about new memoir, Fictional Selves, releasing on September 29th. He thentransforms into his alter-ego Lyle to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about his favorite cocktail, supernatural experiences, kale, and which of his characters he would FMK. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check out on his iHeart playlist, Kyle’s Jimmie Jams.

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? and every Friday for new episodes of Kyle’s Korner. Listen to Kyle’s Jimmie Jams HERE!

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi
Editing by Nicholas Giuricich & Cosmo Salovaara
Music by Yatta
Art by Danica Robinson
Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
Styling by Dot Bass

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What is Remi Wolf Even Doing? Sep 16, 2026

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This week on What Are We Even Doing?, Kyle is joined by singer-songwriter, artist, and former competitive ski racer, Remi Wolf for a conversation about creativity and endurance. Remi looks back on trading the Junior Olympics for music, busking in high school, finding her voice (literally), and the wild path that led her to touring the world. They get into trusting your gut, navigating sobriety, and the process behind her new music and upcoming album Mud. Finally, Kyle puts Remi’s legendary vocal gymnastics to the test in a very normal and dignified game of Is That a Wolf or a Remi Wolf???

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

Editing by Mikey Harmon, Nicholas Giuricich & Cosmo Salovaara

Research by Kimberly Walls

Music by Yatta
Art by Danica Robinson
Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
Styling by Dot Bass

Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlan

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Kyle's Korner | Episode 11 Sep 09, 2026

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Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about his iconic pin pad featuring David Lynch, Blue Velvet, and the Log Lady. He thentransforms into his alter-ego Lyle to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about his favorite place in the world, the secrets behind his youthful glow, favorite musicals, and whether it’s future or past. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check out on his iHeart playlist, Kyle’s Jimmie Jams.

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? and every Friday for new episodes of Kyle’s Korner. Listen to Kyle’s Jimmie Jams HERE!

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KYLE'S REWIND: What is BENITO SKINNER Even Doing?! Sep 02, 2026

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This week on What Are We Even Doing?, we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes with comedian, writer, actor, podcast host, and producer Benito Skinner aka Benny Drama. They unpack what it’s like working together and growing up in the Northwest, ideas for the second season of Overcompensating, and how Benny created the original characters and viral celebrity impersonations that jumpstarted his career. Don’t miss father and son reveal who and what inspired them to pursue acting, how they get into character, and a custom segment that requires eyewear.

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network, and Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber + Anne Walls Gordon

Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber, and Maia Mizrahi

Editing by Nicholas Giuricich & Cosmo Salovaara

Research by Kimberly Walls

Music by Yatta
Art by Danica Robinson
Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
Styling by Dot Bass

Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial

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What is Tove Lo Even Doing? Aug 26, 2026

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This week, Kyle chats with iconic singer, songwriter, and DJ, Tove Lo. Fresh off dropping her single “I’m Your Girl Right?” and gearing up for her next studio album Estrus, Tove breaks down the chaos, liberation, and unfiltered honesty powering her new music era. Plus, Kyle challenges Tove to a customized round of Wait Wait Who Sang That Tune? featuring oversized thinking-cap earbuds and famous lyrics from her star-studded roster of past collaborators including Charli XCX, Nick Jonas, Kylie Minogue, and more.

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

Research by Kimberly Walls

Music by Yatta
Art by Danica Robinson
Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
Styling by Dot Bass

Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlan

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle's Korner | Episode 10 Aug 19, 2026

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Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about his itty bitty sheepsbefore answering YOUR hard-hitting questions about what takeout to order, his inspiration for the podcast, favorite memes, and new sidequests. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check out on his iHeart playlist, Kyle’s Jimmie Jams.

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? and every Friday for new episodes of Kyle’s Korner. Listen to Kyle’s Jimmie Jams HERE!

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KYLE'S REWIND: What is KAIA GERBER Even Doing?! Aug 12, 2026

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This week on What Are We Even Doing?, we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes with model, actress, voracious reader, and all-around force of nature: Kaia Gerber. Please enjoy these highlights from this knee-slapping episode! Kaia comes armed to the pod with book recs, Shakespeare burns, and the charisma of someone who once played Tree #2. The two chat about core memories that led her to acting, modeling as performance, and why live theater is the ultimate crash course in fearlessness. Also, Kaia’s obsession with reading and how her Library Science community came to be.

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle's Korner | Episode 9 Jul 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about his extra special crochet Dale Cooper dollbefore transforming into his alter-ego Lyle to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about dream podcast guests, the inspiration behind his memoir, the best Madonna songs, and Desperate Housewives. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check out on his iHeart playlist, Kyle’s Jimmie Jams.

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? and every Friday for new episodes of Kyle’s Korner. Listen to Kyle’s Jimmie Jams HERE!

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Sylvan Esso Even Doing? Jul 22, 2026

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This week on What Are We Even Doing?, Kyle is joined by Grammy-nominated electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso—Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn—for a conversation about creativity, collaboration, and why the best performances happen when there's a real chance everything could fall apart. The pair reflect on over a decade of making music together (and being married), what they've learned from workshopping unfinished songs in front of live audiences and the inspiration behind their new music, including their latest single, "Hot Slob." Along the way, they swap stories about disastrous brunch shifts, Garfield, Yoko Ono, Wisconsin, and the surprising importance of staying present before Kyle puts their partnership to the test in a game of Duet Dynamics.

Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

Editing by Mikey Harmon, Nicholas Giuricich & Cosmo Salovaara

Research by Kimberly Walls

Music by Yatta
Art by Danica Robinson
Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
Styling by Dot Bass

Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlan

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.