Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen

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Pokimane on Internet Stalkers, Beauty Standards, and Inspiring Girl Gamers Apr 03, 2023

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Pokimane, the world’s biggest female Twitch streamer, tells Rachel and Olivia about the ins and outs of streaming, internet stalkers, and game recommendations for casuals. They also discuss stalkers in the streamer space, how social media can affect young girls, and reality TV.

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Nick Viall on How They Pick Bachelors, Couples Therapy, and Making Love Without Having Sex Mar 27, 2023

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Nick Viall [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise], Olivia and Rachel discuss cheating, couples therapy, and watermarking nude pics. Nick also talks about what qualities producers look for in Bachelors, Tom Sandoval, and making love without having sex.

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Emily Browning on Depression, Body Empowerment, and the Apocalypse Mar 20, 2023

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Emily Browning [Class of ‘07, Sucker Punch, American Gods] talks with Olivia and Rachel about whether being a parent makes you lame, being body shamed at 8 years old, and self-work during the pandemic. They also discuss the “inner child”-theory, the fine line between body empowerment and feeling sexually exploited, and fucking a zombie.

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Whitney Cummings on Freezing her Eggs, One Year of Celibacy, and Addiction Mar 13, 2023

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Stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, and podcaster Whitney Cummings is this week’s broad. Whitney, Rachel and Olivia talk about Whitney’s parents being in nursing homes, freezing her eggs, and having her first orgasm from sex at 40 years old. They also discuss trusting your instincts in men, addiction, and self-exploration.

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Chelsea Handler on Tucker Carlson, Ayahuasca, and Body Odor Mar 06, 2023

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Chelsea Handler [Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Does, Chelsea] talks with Rachel and Olivia about being allergic to your partner’s dick, body odor, and how her relationship with her sister changed after she did the plant-based psychedelic ayahuasca. The broads also ask Chelsea about the most embarrassing thing she’s done to someone else, her stance on tipping, and what she would do if she had a dick for a day.

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Harry Hudson on Rapping in The Valley, His Cancer Diagnosis, and Meeting Ghosts Feb 27, 2023

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Musician Harry Hudson sits down with Olivia and Rachel to talk about growing up in The Valley and trying to become a rapper, moving to Sweden to hustle, and being diagnosed with cancer at 20. They also discuss Harry losing his dad, hitting rock-bottom during Covid, and finding a way to move on.

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Kristin Cavallari on Red Flags, Self-Pleasure, and Cheating Feb 20, 2023

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Kristin Cavallari [Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, The Hills] talks about dating as a mom of three, physical vs. emotional cheating, and Lauren Conrad. Kristin, Olivia and Rachel also discuss breastfeeding, self-pleasure, and what their hypothetical cult would look like. Broad Ideas is supported by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/ideas50 and use code ideas50 to get 50% off your first box. Broad Ideas is supported by Sundays for Dogs. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/IDEAS or use code IDEAS at checkout for 35% off your first order.

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Alison Brie on Nudity, Horror Movies, and her Meet Cute with Dave Franco Feb 13, 2023

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Alison Brie [Community, GLOW, Mad Men] sits down with Rachel and Olivia to talk nudity, meeting her husband Dave Franco and sharing a beer laced with molly, and their new movie Somebody I Used to Know. Alison also discusses her favorite movie, a random, unsolicited dick-pic, and which of her friends she would allow her husband to sleep with ( ...if it was the only way to save his life). Somebody I Used to Know is available for streaming now on Prime Video.

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Lori Gottlieb on Idiot Compassion, Boundaries, and Self-Criticism Feb 06, 2023

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Psychotherapist and NYT bestselling author Lori Gottlieb talks with Olivia and Rachel about how it’s impossible for friends to be impartial, gender disparities, and the dangers of labeling. They also discuss boundaries, self-imposed mental prisons, and how hard we are on ourselves.

Later, Rachel, Olivia and Rob holds the very first Broad Ideas book club! This month's book is Lori's bestseller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.

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Heidi Montag on The Hills, Plastic Surgery and the Sex Tape Rumors Jan 30, 2023

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Heidi Montag [The Hills] talks with Olivia and Rachel about her pregnancy journey, The Hills, drama between the cast members, and on- and off-camera fights. They also discuss how Heidi ended up getting plastic surgery, how fame has changed, and the truth behind the rumored sex tape.

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