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 Korner | Episode 8 Jul 17, 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 love for Oklahomabefore answering YOUR hard-hitting questions about the best episode of Twin Peaks, twerking skills, The Beatles, and velveeta. 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 Aaron Bratcher + Nicholas Giuricich
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 Jaboukie Even Doing?! Jul 15, 2026

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Actor, writer, comedian, musician, and internet icon Jaboukie Young-White joins Kyle for a conversation about the winding path that took him from Chicago to The Daily Show, Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building, and beyond. They dive into why stand-up is his "first language," the rush of getting his first big laugh, the Twitter jokes that accidentally changed internet history, and why unemployment might just be the secret ingredient to going viral. Jaboukie also opens up about juggling acting, comedy, music, and woodworking, and takes on a very cursed round of What Are We Even Posting? where he channels Shrek, the USPS, SpongeBob, 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 & 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 7 Jul 10, 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 William Shakespeare statue before transforming into his alter-ego Lyle to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about the differences between art films and blockbusters, the Blue Velvet chicken walk, Ohio, and constellations. 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 Ariana DeBose Even Doing? Jul 08, 2026

Show notes

Oscar-winning actor, singer, dancer & Broadway powerhouse Ariana DeBose syncs up with Kyle to discuss surviving the grind of eight shows a week, growing up as a dance kid, fighting the Revolutionary War onstage and how therapy fits into the life of a performer. After riffing on why she doesn’t do small talk, the responsibility that comes with winning an Oscar and the joy of messy people, Ariana and Kyle play a game where they channel wedding singers, flight attendants, and of course, Disney princesses.

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

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Kyle's Korner: The Return of Lyle | Episode 6 Jun 26, 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 mini Criterion Closet vanbefore transforming into his alter-ego Lyle to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about being a trendsetter, most memorable cups of coffee, green eggs and ham, and his favorite planets. 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 Finneas O’Connell Even Doing? Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

Singer, songwriter, musician, composer & producer Finneas O’Connell syncs up with Kyle to discuss his creative process, the OG Dune, growing up in an artistic LA household, taking WAWED to Coachella, Finneas’ foray into acting then music, what inspired his brilliant score for Beef season 2, Kyle’s keyboard work in The Doors, and which musicians & instruments impress Finneas. After riffing on why making music with his sister is so organically magical and the Fleetwood Mac-sized hole in the industry that Finneas & Ash are filling, Finneas absolutely dominates Kyle’s custom game called Cue the Dramatics!.

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 5 Jun 18, 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 takes a tour through his Overcompensating memorabilia before welcoming an extra special guest, his son Callum, to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about doughnuts, hair tips, pigeons, and the key to healing finger burns. 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 Trixie Mattel Even Doing? Jun 17, 2026

Show notes

This week, Kyle enlists help from drag superstar, singer, actor, writer, producer, entrepreneur & podcast host Trixie Mattel to decipher what we’re even doing with a hilarious conversation about their creative processes, cougar catnip, algorithms, Kyle’s “babygirl” status, theater & performance art, Trixie’s improv prowess, the importance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, that time Kyle auditioned in drag, and how Trixie Mattel was born. After unpacking the evils of late call-times, the healing power of drag and a murderous raven’s crimes, Kyle & Trixie slip into makeover mode for a segment contoured JUST for Trixie called You’re A Doll!.

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 4 Jun 12, 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 tells us the history of his wizard statue before answering YOUR hard-hitting questions about actor personas, Spice Girls, being the funniest person ever, and Sex and the City vs 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 Ravyn Lenae Even Doing? Jun 10, 2026

Show notes

Singer, songwriter & musician Ravyn Lenae visits the pod stu this week for a pitch perfect convo with Kyle about her creative process & classical training at a Chicago performance arts school, buying her first studio session at age 15, building her career as a young artist & manifesting beautiful music. After singing his praises for Ravyn’s brilliant work, acting potential & upcoming album Blue Island, Kyle reveals a game composed just for Ravyn, as an ode to her love of white collar scam documentaries & song expertise, called Scammy Song Lyrics.

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.