A Million Little Stories

Episode 601: Author Grace Talusan Oct 31, 2024

After a long time away, DJ sits down with author Grace Talusan to talk about her incredibly moving memoir, "The Body Papers," a powerful, honest, emotional and heart wrenching story about bravery, resialnce and breaking the silence around child sexual abuse and cancer.

Please join DJ for the American Foundation for Suicide Preventions Out of the Darkness Walk, Saturday, November 2, 2024 in Pasadenca CA. Sign up and join his team, Team Joy, at: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=359115

PLEASE NOTE: This epiosde includes a candid conversation about child sexual assault. If you or someone you care about is a victim of sexual abuse, please reach out to the amazing folks at RAINN, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 or at: https://rainn.org

Episode 526 - James Roday Rodriguez - Part 2 Oct 25, 2023

In the Season Five Finale of A Million Little Stories, DJ continues his conversation with actor/writer/director James Roday Rodriguez, talking about the Series Finale of A Million Little Things and James' man-crush on DJ. Or maybe it's DJ's man-crush on James. Somewhere there's a man-crush.

Episode 525 - James Roday Rodriguez - The Finale - Part 1 Oct 16, 2023

Actor/Writer/Director James Roday Rodriguez sits down with DJ to talk about co-writing the series finale of A Million Little Things together. Hear these two friends talk about a five year collaboration that culminated in this very special episode. And a fart joke.

Episode 524 - Comedian and Author Gary Gulman - Part 2 Oct 10, 2023

Be sure to check out the rest of DJ's conversation with his good friend, comedian and author, Gary Gulman. The two reminisce about their early days doing stand-up in Boston and how they each found their comic "Who am I?" Don't miss the second half of the bromance, as they talk about the comedians that inspire them and laugh as they recount times they bombed on stage.

Episode 523 - Gary Gulman - Part 1 Oct 02, 2023

DJ sits down with one his oldest friends from stand-up, comedian Gary Gulman to talk about Gary's new memoir, Misfit. Listen to these old friends talk about their approach to comedy writing and how they mine the pain in their lives for story and jokes.

Episode 522 - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Louisa Rocque talks about the Out of the Darkness Walk Sep 20, 2023

As part of suicide prevention month, DJ sits down with the Greater Los Angeles and Central Coast Executive Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to talk about this incredible organization and the Out of The Darkness Walk that DJ will be hosting in Pasadena, Satuday November 4, 2023. Don't miss hearing DJ get emotional as he tells one of his favorite stories about his dad.

Episode 521: An Inside Look at the finale of A Million Little Things with Guest Host Andrew Leeds - Part 3 Sep 13, 2023

In the final installment of this 3-part podcast, Actor/Writer/Director Andrew Leeds talks with Creator/Writer/Directer DJ Nash about ending A Million Little Things the way he wanted to. Be sure to check it out!

Episode 520 - An Inside Look at One Big Thing, the Finale to A Million Little Things - Part 2 Sep 06, 2023

Be sure to check out Part 2 of this 3-Part look at the finale of A Million Little Things, as Actor/Writer/Director Andrew Leeds asks DJ about the million little things that went into making the series finale.

Episode 519 - An Inside Look at One Big Thing, the Finale to A Million Little Things - Part 1 Aug 30, 2023

After a little break, DJ finally sits down with guest host Andrew Leeds to talk about the finale of A Million Little Things. You won't want to miss this 3-part indepth look at how the series finale was crafted from the pilot and the 5-year plan to tell this story.

Episode 518: Going Backstage with Christine Heesun Hwang Aug 20, 2023

DJ sits down with Christine Heesun Hwang who is currently playing Éponine is Les Misérables. She talks about Miss Saigon, her current show and her journey so far in show business. Her story is amazing and now you get to hear it.

Episode 517: How to Speak to Your Kids About Depression & Suicide with Guest Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen Aug 16, 2023

Given everything happening in the world right now and how prevalent depression and suicide are, it is essential that we speak to our kids about mental health. Ideally, you start these conversations before someone is in distress, so that you have laid the groundwork should you need it. In this episode, DJ sits down with one of his favorite people in the world, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen to talk about how to talk to our kids about suicide. In addition to being our consultant on a million little things, Dr. B. is widely recognized for her work in changing the culture associated with mental health and suicide. Please, please, please don’t miss this episode.

Here are some great resources Dr. B mentions in the episode: https://www.samhsa.gov - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://afsp.org - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://www.psychiatry.org - The American Psychological Association https://www.apa.org - American Psychiatric Association

Episode 516: A Wonderful Hour with Anna Akana (that only lasts 45 minutes) Aug 09, 2023

What's amazing about the pandemic is how many people have come into your life that you have never been in the same room with. DJ sits down (over Zoom) with one of those amazing people - Anna Akana - to talk about her playing Dakota ona million little things and their mutual goal to raise awareness about mental health.

Episode 515: A Letter From Linda Aug 04, 2023

After taking a break and walking miles and miles on the picket line, DJ comes back to read a beautiful note he received from a fan.

Episode 514: An Inside Look at A Million Little Things with Showrunner Terrence Coli May 01, 2023

In this special episode, DJ sits down with Showrunner Terrence Coli to talk about their journey working together for the past three seasons on A Million Little Things.

Episode 513: An Inside Look at "Tough Stuff" with Writer Elizabeth Laime May 01, 2023

In this special episode, DJ sits down with writer Elizabeth Laime to talk about episode 512 of A Million Little Things. They also discuss how they first met, the advice that has stuck with them over the years, podcasting and everything in between.

Episode 512: An Inside Look at "Tough Stuff" with Director Joanna Kerns May 01, 2023

Today DJ sits down with “America’s Mom" Joanna Kerns to talk about what made Episode 512 more like a movie than an episode of television. Hear DJ talk with his directing mentor and dear friend.

Episode 511: An Inside Look at "Ironic" with Guest Stephanie Szostak Apr 26, 2023

In this episode DJ sits down with Stephanie Szostak to talk about all things Delilah. She finally explains where Delilah was all this time and answers all the questions you had for her. Be sure not to miss this great hour with two friends catching up!

Episode 510: An Inside Look at "The Salesman" with First-Time Director Christina Moses Apr 19, 2023

In this week’s episode, DJ sits down with actress Christina Moses to talk about directing her first episode of television. They break down the Director’s process, talk about the incredible group of storytellers we have on our show and how you learn to take opportunities in this business.

Episode 509: A Bonus Look at "Father's Day" with Writers Michelle Leibel and MDJ Clarke Apr 18, 2023

In this bonus episode DJ sits down with Michelle Leibel and MDJ Clarke, the writers of episode 509, to talk about putting together the episode, and funny stories of lessons they’ve learned being on staff. A great listen for anyone looking to break into writing for television.

Episode 509: An Inside Look at "Father's Day" with Director DJ Nash, Host Andrew Leeds and Special Guest Christopher Lloyd Apr 12, 2023

In this week’s podcast, DJ lets Andrew Leeds host as he interviews DJ about directing Episode 509 - Father’s Day, and then DJ takes the mic back and speaks with Christopher Lloyd about Taxi and his special appearance on A Million Little Things.

Episode 508: An Inside Look at "Dear Diary" with Guests Bresha Webb and Lily Citrin Apr 06, 2023

DJ is joined by writer Lily Citrin and actor Bresha Webb as they break down some of the pivotal moments in last week's episode. Get an inside look at the writer's process on the show, as well as how personal stories help create authentic moments on the screen.

Episode 507: An Hour with Writers Katie Scheines, Claudia Vaughan and MDJ Clarke Mar 29, 2023

Be sure to check out this special hour as DJ talks with Katie Scheines, Claudia Vaughan and MDJ Clarke about how they each got their start writing on A Million Little Things.

Episode 506: An Hour with Romy Rosemont, Sam Pancake and Liz Vassey Mar 23, 2023

DJ sits down with Romy Rosemont, Sam Pancake and Liz Vassey talking about acting, Hollywood and friendship. Be sure to check out this hilarious hour with three of the funniest people DJ’s ever met.

Episode 505: An Inside Look at "No Place Like Home" with Guest Romany Malco Mar 14, 2023

In this episode, DJ sits down once again with Romany Malco to talk about directing, collaborating and being “the Black guy from 40 Year Old Virgin.”

Episode 504: An Inside Look at "A Bird in the Hand" Mar 08, 2023

We're back! After a short hiatus last week, DJ is back with Michelle Leibel to talk about wrapping production on the series, their favorite things to do in Boston, as well as the real stories that inspired this week's episode of A Million Little Things.

Episode 502: An Inside Look at "Think Twice" with Guest Lou Beatty Jr. Feb 22, 2023

In this episode DJ sits down with Lou Beatty Jr. who plays Walter Howard on A Million Little Things, in a conversation you simply won’t want to miss. See how much this guy really is like the guy he plays on TV. Only even more kind.

Episode 501: An Inside Look at "The Last Dance" with Guest David Marshall Grant Feb 15, 2023

In this week's episode, DJ is joined by special guest David Marshall Grant, who not only has written for A Million Little Things but also starred in last week's episode. Take a listen as they talk about how they met, funny stories from the writer's room, and how DJ convinced DMG to play this part.

Episode 500: An Inside Look at Season 5 Feb 08, 2023

We're back!

Join host DJ Nash, along with special guests Terrence Coli, Michelle Leibel and Rachel Craft as they talk about the upcoming season of A Million Little Things, including how they started working on the show, what they like about it and what to expect for our group of friends as we close out their stories.

Episode 409: An Inside Look at "Just In Case" Jun 01, 2022

DJ and Michelle take a look back at the season finale of A Million Little Things, talking about some of the last minute changes that went into the episode and share their favorite moments from Season 4.

Episode 408: An Inside Look at How To Get A Job Writing or Directing Television with Guests Joanna Kerns, Michelle Leibel, Lucile Masson & Claudia Vaughan May 25, 2022

This season on A Million Little Things, a bunch of people got their big break. Join guests first-time Producing Director, Joanna Kerns, and first-time Writers Michelle Leibel, Claudia Vaughan and Lucile Masson, as they talk with first-time Director DJ Nash about their experiences on the show.

Episode 407: An Inside Look at "Out of Hiding" with Guests Romany Malco and Ash Spencer May 18, 2022

In the lead up to the finale, DJ sits down with Romany Malco and Ash Spencer to talk about Rome and Maddox's story. The three of them discuss bullying, feeling like an outsider and all the other crap we all dealt with in high school. Hear the story behind this story and see why this episode took three tries to end.

Episode 406: An Inside Look at "Slipping" with Guests David Giuntoli and Alyssa Carroll May 11, 2022

In this week’s episode, DJ talks with David Giuntoli about directing his first episode of AMLT, and with Alyssa Carroll about what goes into editing the series. Be sure to listen all the way to the end, where Alyssa has the greatest last word.

Episode 405: An Inside Look at "60 Minutes" with Guest Allison Miller May 04, 2022

Join DJ and his guest Allison Miller as she talks about her directorial debut on A Million Little Things and the differences between prepping as an actor and as a director. Spend an hour with Allison Miller and discover what DJ already knew - that she's even more delightful off camera than she is on camera.

Episode 404: An Inside Look at "Lesson Learned" with Guests Grace Park and Cameron Esposito Apr 27, 2022

In this week's episode, Grace Park and Cameron Esposito join DJ to talk about fake love on screen and real life off screen. Please be sure to check out this provocative yet funny episode of A Million Little Stories.

Episode 403: An Inside Look at "Fingers Crossed" - Part 2 Apr 20, 2022

In Part 2 of this Episode, Michelle takes over as host and asks DJ questions about what it was like directing his first episode of television!

Episode 402: An Inside Look at "Fingers Crossed" Apr 15, 2022

DJ & Michelle are FINALLY back! Having just finished filming the finale to Season 4 of A Million Little Things, in this two-part episode, DJ and Michelle talk about what went in to writing this week's show, "Fingers Crossed." And then Michelle takes over as host (good luck, everyone) and asks DJ about directing his first episode of television!

Episode 401: An Inside Look at "Family First," "Not The Plan," and "Game Night" Oct 13, 2021

DJ and Michelle are back for Season 4 of A Million Little Things, recapping Episodes 401-403. They discuss the Season 3 cliffhanger, some great new guest cast, and DJ's dream to play drums with Sting.

Episode 315: An Inside Look at "Justice Part 1" and "Justice Part 2" Jun 23, 2021

DJ is joined by fellow writers Terrence Coli, Elizabeth Laime, and Michelle Leibel to discuss A Million Little Things' two-episode finale and their favorite on-camera and off-camera moments from Season 3.

Episode 314: An Inside Look at "Not Alone" and "No One is to Blame" Jun 09, 2021

In preparation for the A Million Little Things season finale, DJ and Michelle discuss Episode 315 ("Not Alone") and Episode 316 ("No One is to Blame"), talking about fielding criticism on social media, the responsibility of being a mentor, and the fun of writing the ups and down of Katherine's dating life.

Episode 313: An Inside Look at "Listen" and "United Front" May 26, 2021

In this week's episode, DJ and Michelle discuss Episode 313 "Listen" and Episode 314 "United Front," talking about capturing different characters' viewpoints of the same complex topic and Michelle's incredible haircut. (That's how you wanted me to word it, right Michelle?)

Episode 312: An Inside Look at "Junior" May 12, 2021

In this week's episode, DJ talks with actor James Roday Rodriguez about how he came to play Gary, pitches that have helped shape the character, and what it's like seeing DJ cry.

Episode 311: An Inside Look at "Redefine" May 05, 2021

DJ and Michelle are back (this time vaccinated and in person) to talk about breaking the season over Zoom, all their favorite jokes that didn't make it to script, and the wonder of cat actors.

Episode 310: An Inside Look at "Trust Me" Apr 21, 2021

In this episode, DJ talks with writer Elizabeth Laime, director Tessa Blake, and actors Lizzy Greene and Andrew Leeds about how they took the difficult topic of grooming and brought it to network television. An episode that's filled with laughs, tears, and Lizzy making fun of DJ.

Episode 309: An Inside Look at "The Lost Sheep" Apr 14, 2021

In this episode, DJ and Michelle talk about the effects of social media, addressing important current issues in the show, and signs that are bigger than ourselves.

Episode 308: An Inside Look at "The Price of Admission" Apr 07, 2021

In a special episode of the podcast, DJ sits down with Grace Park, Terry Chen, Claudia Vaughan, and Dr. Russell Jeung, founder of StopAAPIHate.org. They spend the hour talking about the increase in violence and hate speech toward the AAPI community and the portrayal of AAPI characters in Hollywood. Be sure to check out a very moving and unfortunately timely discussion.

Episode 307: An Inside Look at "Timing" Apr 01, 2021

DJ and Michelle take an inside look at Episode 307, discussing Dakota taking the fall for Eddie, Maggie’s podcast, OCD tendencies, and how much disinfecting of an airplane seat is too much.

Episode 306: An Inside Look at"Miles Apart" Mar 25, 2021

In this week’s episode, DJ takes an inside look at the episode of A Million Little Things called Miles Apart, talking with Actor Allison Miller, Director Tessa Blake, Editor Lauren Connelly and Writer Michelle Leibel about how the character Maggie came to be and how the writing, direction, editing and acting approached the subject of Maggie’s abortion.

Episode 305: An Inside Look at "Non-Essential" Mar 18, 2021

DJ and his old pal Michelle get together to discuss this week's episode of A Million Little Things, whether or not the moon landing really happened, and a few other things.

Mid-Season Premiere with DJ and the Writers Mar 10, 2021

In anticipation of the mid-season premiere of A Million Little Things, DJ gathered the writers to talk about what it's like to work on the show and to take a story from idea to your living room.

Office Holiday Party Dec 24, 2020

In this Christmas Eve episode, DJ, Michelle, and special guest Claudia joke about spending the holidays with family, those animated holiday specials and other happy memories of two Jewish kids growing up with Christmas. But most importantly, they answer questions from the Millionaires about life and making A Million Little Things.

Episode 303: An Inside Look at "Letting Go" Dec 17, 2020

Michelle Leibel is back joining DJ as they talk about where some of the funny moments in this week's episode came from and how important it was to the writers to tell Rome's story.

Episode 302: An Inside Look at "Writings On The Wall" Dec 10, 2020

In this behind the scenes look at Episode 302 of A Million Little Things, Michelle Leibel returns to talk with DJ about being the child of someone who's physically challenged, whether or not you can stay in touch with exes, and some of the many, many, many practical jokes that are played on set and in the writers' room of A Million Little Things.

Episode 301: An Inside Look at 'Hit & Run' Dec 03, 2020

With Season 3 of A Million Little Things back on the air, showrunner DJ Nash spends 40 minutes talking with Michelle Leibel, who co-wrote the premiere with him, about some of the behind the scenes fun and drama that went into writing the script and bringing it to television.

Episode 110: Comedian Royale Watkins Jul 02, 2020

At the heart of it, A Million Little Things is a show about friendship. DJ spends the finale of Season 1 of the podcast with one of his best friends, comedian Royale Watkins, talking about friendship, marriage, and a million little things.

Episode 109: Growing Up Fisher Dad Interview (Father's Day Part 3) Jun 25, 2020

In Part 3 of his three-part Father's Day special, DJ talks with the most amazing man he's ever met in his life, his father, about his own experiences as a dad and what it was like having J.K. Simmons portray him on Growing Up Fisher.

Episode 108: David Schwimmer (Father's Day Part 2) Jun 19, 2020

In Part 2 of his three-part Father's Day special, DJ talks with one of TV's most beloved stars David Schwimmer about directing the pilot to Growing Up Fisher, fatherhood, and how Schwimmer made it okay for DJ to look this way.

Episode 107: J.K. Simmons (Father's Day Part 1) Jun 09, 2020

In honor of Father’s Day, DJ connects with J.K. Simmons to talk to him about playing DJ’s dad Mel in Growing Up Fisher. The two talk about the show, what goes into crafting a role, and the unexpected surprises of being a father.

Episode 106: AMLT Consultant Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen Jun 04, 2020

Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen heads the President's task force to reduce and eliminate suicide among veterans. She took the job under one condition: that she could remain the consultant on A Million Little Things. In this podcast, she and DJ talk about how they work together to accurately and sensitively bring to life the show's issues, including: depression, suicide, PTSD, sexual assault, and domestic violence.

Episode 105: Executive Producer/Director James Griffiths May 28, 2020

James Griffiths has made eleven pilots. Ten of them have gotten on the air. DJ spends an hour talking with his friend, Executive Producer/Director James Griffiths about taking the script to A Million Little Things and putting it onscreen.

Episode 104: AMLT Composer Gabriel Mann with Special Guest Colin Hay May 14, 2020

In this episode, DJ takes an in depth look with the show's composer Gabriel Mann at how the music and score are chosen for A Million Little Things. The first season, Colin Hay performed a special cover of his for the finale. Unbeknownst to Gabe, DJ gets Colin to show up, surprise Gabe, and perform his beautiful song.

Episode 103: The Casting of A Million Little Things May 06, 2020

In front of a virtual audience of over 50 actors, DJ speaks with the series' Casting Director Cathy Sandrich Gelfond about what it was like casting the series regulars for A Million Little Things.

Episode 102: Romany Malco May 06, 2020

In a funny but at times moving interview, DJ talks to actor Romany Malco about their decade-long friendship, about the crazy way he came to play Rome, and about the lives that have been touched by the stories in A Million Little Things...not the least of which is theirs. And oh yeah, they also talk about Romany's upcoming movie, Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison.

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