Podcrushed

Simu Liu

Marvel superstar Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Kim's Convenience) joins the hosts to delve into his fascinating origin story -- including candid memories of his early childhood in China, his wholly unexpected journey to Canada, and the biggest moments in his stratospheric acting career. Plus, he offers exclusive insights into his latest project, the espionage thriller series The Copenhagen Test, premiering all episodes on Peacock on December 27th. Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone’s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed [https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed]. That’s unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Go to https://airalo.com [https://airalo.com] and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply.  Make changing time easier for you and your little one… order Magnetic Me today! New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to https://www.MagneticMe.com  [https://www.MagneticMe.com] Check out our new book CRUSHMORE, out now! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993 [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993] 🎧 Want more from Podcrushed? * 📸 Instagram [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedInsta] * 🎵 TikTok [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTikTok] * 🐦 X / Twitter [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTwitter] ✨ Follow Penn, Sophie & Nava Instagram * Penn [https://www.instagram.com/pennbadgley/] * Sophie [https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/] * Nava [https://www.instagram.com/nnnava/] TikTok * Penn [https://www.tiktok.com/@iampennbadgley] * Sophie [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribbledbysophie] * Nava [https://www.tiktok.com/@nkavelin] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Lola Kirke

Lola Kirke -- the actor and musician known for Mozart In The Jungle, Gone Girl, and her recent role in Sinners -- joins the hosts to discuss her fascinating upbringing in a family she describes as 'wolves,' her journey into country music, and the challenges of balancing an acting and music career. She also shares candid stories of growing up around rock stars, and spills the tea on what it's like to be Penn's sister-in-law. (Seriously, she's Penn's sister-in-law).  Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone’s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed [https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed]. That’s unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Go to https://airalo.com [https://airalo.com] and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply.  Check out our new book CRUSHMORE, out now! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993 🎧 Want more from Podcrushed? * 📸 Instagram [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedInsta] * 🎵 TikTok [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTikTok] * 🐦 X / Twitter [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTwitter] ✨ Follow Penn, Sophie & Nava Instagram * Penn [https://www.instagram.com/pennbadgley/] * Sophie [https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/] * Nava [https://www.instagram.com/nnnava/] TikTok * Penn [https://www.tiktok.com/@iampennbadgley] * Sophie [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribbledbysophie] * Nava [https://www.tiktok.com/@nkavelin] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Gaten Matarazzo

The gang sits down with Gaten Matarazzo — the quick-witted Broadway kid who became a global sensation as Dustin Henderson on Stranger Things. Gaten takes us all the way back — from hustling backstage at Les Mis, to the chaotic on-stage disaster he’ll never live down, to the moment the beloved Steve-and-Dustin duo was born. We also dig into who Gaten is off-set — the music he’s making, the life he’s building, and what comes next now that Hawkins is in the rear-view.  Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at https://skims.com/podcrushed [http://skims.com/podcrushed]. #skimspartner  Head to https://prettytasty.com [http://prettytasty.com] and use code PODCRUSHED at checkout for your first subscription order FREE (up to a $49 value), plus 15% off every subscription order after that. Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone’s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed [http://rosettastone.com/podcrushed].That’s unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Go to https://airalo.com [http://airalo.com] and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply.    🎧 Want more from Podcrushed? * 📸 Instagram [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedInsta] * 🎵 TikTok [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTikTok] * 🐦 X / Twitter [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTwitter] ✨ Follow Penn, Sophie & Nava Instagram * Penn [https://www.instagram.com/pennbadgley/] * Sophie [https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/] * Nava [https://www.instagram.com/nnnava/] TikTok * Penn [https://www.tiktok.com/@iampennbadgley] * Sophie [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribbledbysophie] * Nava [https://www.tiktok.com/@nkavelin] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Lizzy Caplan

Lizzy Caplan -- the Emmy-nominated actor you know from Mean Girls, Cloverfield, Party Down, and Fleishman is in Trouble -- joins the hosts to open up about everything from her first crushes to the impact of losing her mother at only 13. She recounts her experiences filming Mean Girls and Fleishman is in Trouble, and spills the tea on her new film Now You See Me: Now You Don't.  Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at https://skims.com/podcrushed [http://skims.com/podcrushed]. #skimspartner  Head to https://prettytasty.com [http://prettytasty.com] and use code PODCRUSHED at checkout for your first subscription order FREE (up to a $49 value), plus 15% off every subscription order after that. Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone’s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed [http://rosettastone.com/podcrushed].That’s unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Go to https://airalo.com [http://airalo.com] and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply.    🎧 Want more from Podcrushed? * 📸 Instagram [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedInsta] * 🎵 TikTok [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTikTok] * 🐦 X / Twitter [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTwitter] ✨ Follow Penn, Sophie & Nava Instagram * Penn [https://www.instagram.com/pennbadgley/] * Sophie [https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/] * Nava [https://www.instagram.com/nnnava/] TikTok * Penn [https://www.tiktok.com/@iampennbadgley] * Sophie [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribbledbysophie] * Nava [https://www.tiktok.com/@nkavelin] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Lili Reinhart

The star of Riverdale and Chemical Hearts, Lili Reinhart, joins Podcrushed to discuss her journey from a 12-year-old aspiring artist to a booked-and-busy actor. Lili reflects on her early struggles and auditions, the transformative experience of Riverdale, and the challenges of bringing indie projects like Hal & Harper to life. She also opens up about her latest productions and the pressures of adapting popular IP, all while maintaining her sanity in Hollywood. Don’t miss this one!    For a limited time, you can try Pretty Tasty for free -  just go to http://prettytasty.com [http://prettytasty.com], pick your flavor, and use code PODCRUSHED.    Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone’s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at rosettastone.com/podcrushed [http://rosettastone.com/podcrushed].That’s unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life!   Our new book Crushmore is out now! Go go go! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993 [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993]      00:00 Introduction 04:19 Lily’s Early Acting Journey 10:05 Challenges and Rejections 15:52 Moving to LA and Booking Riverdale 25:13 First Crushes and Heartbreaks 28:08 Embarrassing School Memories 30:18 Transition to Adulthood 30:54 Moving Back to LA and Auditioning for Riverdale 33:03 Booking the Role and Moving to Vancouver 34:20 Chemistry Tests and Initial Reactions 37:05 Shooting the First Season of Riverdale 39:01 Impact of Riverdale’s Success 39:28 Favorite Storylines and Behind-the-Scenes Memories 42:36 Challenges and Rewards of Independent Television 54:10 The Love Hypothesis and Handling Fan Expectations 57:16 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans 01:02:24 Advice to 12-Year-Old Self    🎧 Want more from Podcrushed? * 📸 Instagram [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedInsta] * 🎵 TikTok [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTikTok] * 🐦 X / Twitter [https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTwitter] ✨ Follow Penn, Sophie & Nava Instagram * Penn [https://www.instagram.com/pennbadgley/] * Sophie [https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/] * Nava [https://www.instagram.com/nnnava/] TikTok * Penn [https://www.tiktok.com/@iampennbadgley] * Sophie [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribbledbysophie] * Nava [https://www.tiktok.com/@nkavelin] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.