Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp

Summer House's Carl Radke is an uncomfortable role model Feb 19, 2025

On this episode of Off the Cupp, S.E. talks with Bravolebrity, Carl Radke, one of the OG reality stars of Summer House. If you're a fan of the show then you've been with Carl on his journey through sobriety. It's no easy feat, getting and staying sober and then doing so on television. Carl takes S.E. back to his rock bottom and the work he put in to climb out. Carl shares what it's like to realize he's become a role model as well as the unease and responsibility he feels with that new stature. S.E. finds out more about Carl's revolutionary, soon-to-be, bar and cafe for mindful consumption — Soft Bar.

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Bridget Everett ... this generation's Bette Midler? Feb 12, 2025

This week S.E. gets to sit down with one of today's most unique and hilarious talents, Bridget Everett! She's gained a (rightfully) wider audience with her critically acclaimed (and fantastic! Go watch it!) HBO show, Somebody Somewhere, but Bridget has been a standout, unafraid to pave her own way, for decades. From musicals, to cabaret, to starting a cabaret band with a Beastie Boy (Ad-Rock!) called Tender Moments, to behind the camera and in front of it, come hear why Bridget is the nicest force to be reckoned with and might just be this generation's Bette Midler.

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Brett Favre looks back to go forward Feb 05, 2025

It's Super Bowl season and SE's talking to Hall of Fame Brett Favre. SE may have grown up in New England surrounded by Patriots die-hards, but she was always a Packers fan, so this conversation was a long time coming. SE asks about his career highs and lows. Brett also opens up about the struggles he's had and the battle he has with himself to try each day to do better.

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Zachary Quinto is a brilliant mind Jan 29, 2025

This week, S.E. sits down with stage and screen star, Zachary Quinto, who, until Feb. 2nd, is starring in the Broadway play The Cult of Love. Zachary and S.E. talk about his dramatic start in high school plays (S.E. found some FUN vintage, on-stage Zachary) and what one teacher did to guide him to this work. Zachary talks about what those formative years in LA were like, how he maneuvered self-doubt, and what he considers was his big break. S.E. asks about the impact of Heroes and Star Trek and how they have led to his new drama Brilliant Minds. Zachary also get personal, talking about the loss of his father and how that early trauma affected him and how therapy has helped.

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S.E.’s Talking Coffee: Episode 1 Jan 27, 2025

If you know S.E. you’ll know she loves her coffee (and loves it a certain way). In honor of this … obsession, Off the Cupp is trying something new — a mini episode all about interesting, strange, and funny coffee news. On this episode, S.E. and her producers, Derrick and Lauren, talk about some very wild new trends in the coffee world (and their strong opinions about them) as well as — did anyone else know about this? — coffee competitions! So many. They get into so much more. It’s fun, come take a sip.

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Steven Weber is no longer just a ‘snarky affable d**khead’ Jan 22, 2025

This week it's Steven Weber! If you were an appointment TV, 90s fanatic like S.E., you'll know Steven as the snarky affable dickhead (Steven's words) Brian Hackett from the sitcom Wings. But of course, Steven has had an illustrious career since that class 90s show went off the air in 1997. Steven has gone from small screen to big screen (Single White Female) to stage (The Producers) and back again (he's now starring on a network drama throwback, Chicago Med). But S.E. and Steven get into so much more, like how to parent these days and boys in particular, how Steven broke free of those toxic masculinity role models of his youth, and how he really feels about social media. He also — spoiler! — makes S.E. tear up!

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Sherri Shepherd isn't asking for permission Jan 15, 2025

This week, it's the hilarious and talented Sherri Shepherd! The comedian talks to S.E. about those touch-and-go early days, jumping from sitcom to sitcom hoping one would take off, as well as her most indelible cameos (remember Rhonda from Friends?). The two also bond over the rejections they've weathered in this mercurial media and entertainment business and share strategies for thick skins and flexibility. And Sherri shares what it took to finally fulfill her dream, to solo-host her own daytime talk show, Sherri, and where she's finding material these days.

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The surprising Zen of KISS's Paul Stanley Jan 08, 2025

In this first episode of 2025, S.E. sits down with Paul Stanley, The Starchild, of KISS. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and KISS co-founder takes SE back to his early days growing up in the Inwood neighborhood of New York City - the northern tip of Manhattan. "We were pretty singular in terms of being Jews." He shares what it was like navigating childhood with an ear deformity and a dysfunctional family and what it took for him to get the help he needed. He also dives into his musical career, what he really thinks of Gene Simmons, Phantom of the Opera, and what he thinks is the best decade for music.

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A very S.E. New Year’s special Jan 01, 2025

Happy New Year! If you’re an avid listener, you know how S.E. likes to end her interviews, with her favorite question: When is iced coffee season? Spoiler: it’s right now and always. But the various ways in which her guests have responded has made for some of the show’s most fun and surprising moments. In this special holiday episode, we round up the best answers to this very important question and even tease some guests you’ll hear in early 2025! Can you make any guesses?

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Thomas Sadoski and the thrill of starting from zero Dec 25, 2024

S.E. first met Thomas Sadoski when she was consulting on Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom, of which Thomas was one of its stars. They felt a deep connection then that has only grown through the years of early parenting and also their shared humanitarian work for the organization, Inara. The friends now get the opportunity to dive deep. They talk about Thomas's early stage and screen career, his biggest, youthful mistake and how he's learned from it, and the connection between 9/11 and the start of his mental health journey. S.E. and Thomas also talk about what it means to be a humanitarian and Thomas turns the tables on S.E. and asks her how she's managing through the tumultuous political year. Plus, S.E. puts Thomas on the spot during the lightening round, asking him his favorite movie or project by his wife, actor Amanda Seyfried.

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Huey Lewis and … S.E.’s mom? Dec 18, 2024

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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Ayahuasca enthusiast, Shep Rose Dec 11, 2024

If you want to know where S.E. will be on Thursday Dec. 12, look no further than the Bravo schedule and the debut of the new season of Southern Charm. Who better, then, to have on the show this week than Bravolebrity and friend, Shep Rose! The Southern Charm charmer talks about the upcoming season, dishes on some hot Bravo goss, and talks about what makes Southern Charm different from Bravo's slate of reality TV. S.E. also asks some tough questions about some public moments of debauchery and Shep's journey to confront the "wild animal" inside of him. Before the episode is up, Shep pretty much talks S.E. into going on her own Ayahuasca journey after going deep into his own life-changing experience.

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Barry Sonnenfeld spills all the tea in Hollywood Dec 04, 2024

This week on Off the Cusp it's Barry Sonnenfeld! Barry has had a hand in — either as a cinematographer, producer, or director - at least one of your favorite movies, from When Harry Met Sally, to Back to the Future, to A Few Good Men, to Men in Black and the Addams Family. The list goes on and on. S.E. dives into Barry's fantastic behind-the-scenes stories of his time in Hollywood, which is also recounted in his fantastic new memoir, Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time. Come for the movie trivia, stay for the hot goss.

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Kelly Rizzo on love, loss, and maybe moving to Italy Nov 27, 2024

This Thanksgiving week, S.E. brings on blogger, travel host and the Comfort Food podcast host, Kelly Rizzo. Kelly started the Comfort Food podcast in 2022 after her husband, comedian Bob Saget, died suddenly. That terrible moment and year threw the newlywed into an identity crisis. But through grief, she leaned on the things she loves — food, travel, and music — to find her sense of self again. S.E. and Kelly talk about how she and Bob met (the real story) and their hilarious honeymoon. Kelly also brings S.E. back to the day she got the call that Bob was found dead in a hotel room in Florida while on tour. S.E. and Kelly talk about dealing with anxiety when tragedy strikes, the grief journey, and how she managed to re-enter the dating pool with another 90s acting icon (and what Bob would think of it all). Kelly's podcast Comfort Food is on hiatus, but she just launched a new membership support group called Comfort Club. Check it out!

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Brad Garrett can't be canceled Nov 20, 2024

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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Andy Cohen: Bravo King, joy builder Nov 13, 2024

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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Molly Jong-Fast: You can’t be a good communist and live in CT Nov 06, 2024

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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Politicians are people, too Oct 30, 2024

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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Larry Wilmore: The hardest working guy who doesn’t work Oct 23, 2024

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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Henry Winkler and taking the leap Oct 16, 2024

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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Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz does WHAT to relax?! Oct 09, 2024

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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Josh Gad is grateful for his anxiety Oct 02, 2024

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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