Podcrushed

Jesse Metcalfe

Jesse Metcalfe comes on Podcrushed and opens up about being bullied for being “too pretty,” carrying a chip on his shoulder into Hollywood, and how the peaks and valleys of his incredible career introduced him to spirituality. He revisits John Tucker Must Die with Penn for the first time in decades, including JTMD moments from behind the scenes, and a dinner moment involving edamame that still haunts Penn to this day. There’s soap-opera hell portals, pilot-season pressure cookers, and a brutally honest reckoning with fame and identity. Funny, uncomfortable, and unexpectedly deep — this one's a banger.   David is offering our listeners a special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to https://davidprotein.com/PODCRUSHED [https://davidprotein.com/PODCRUSHED]   Right now, new customers can get 15% off sitewide at https://magneticme.com [http://magneticme.com].    🎧 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.

Meghann Fahy

This week, the effortlessly talented actor Meghann Fahy stops by for a candid look at her journey from shy, gap-toothed singer to Emmy-nominated star. Meghann reflects on her "two-line" Gossip Girl debut, her whirlwind days on Broadway, and subverting expectations as Daphne on the smash series The White Lotus. Plus, Penn and Meghann discuss their upcoming rom-com, You Deserve Each Other, and the social media feud that nearly broke the internet.   To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to https://www.nocd.com [http://nocd.com] and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team.   🎧 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.

Madison Beer

Madison Beer -- the inimitable, twice-Grammy-nommed pop superstar -- joins the gang to talk about her first experiences on social media, being discovered by Justin Bieber (who, apropos of nothing, was also her first celebrity crush), and the challenges and insights gained from her years in the spotlight. Madison shares the pressures of teenage celebrity, her explosive career growth, and the inspiration behind her new album 'Locket,'  out now on Epic Records & Sing It Loud.   To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com [http://nocd.com] and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team.   David is offering our listeners a special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to davidprotein.com/PODCRUSHED [http://davidprotein.com/PODCRUSHED].    🎧 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.

Blakely Thornton

Today, the gang sits down with culture critic and commentator Blakely Thornton, who takes them from his early days playing competitive tennis and football to his recent years as a leading voice in pop culture critique. Blakely opens up about his experiences navigating identity, battling societal norms, and finding his voice. Plus, Blakely shares his thoughts on current trends, the rise of AI, and why it's time to roll credits on reboots and gendered awards in acting.   To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com [http://nocd.com] and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team.   🎧 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.

Aly & AJ

Pop-rock sisters Aly & AJ Michalka join us for a deeply nostalgic, laugh-out-loud, and unexpectedly tender conversation about growing up in the spotlight — together. From childhood auditions and Disney Channel chaos to first crushes, sibling telepathy, and writing their earliest songs on bedroom floors, Aly & AJ reflect on the moments that shaped their bond and their artistry. They open up about navigating fame as kids, protecting their sisterhood at all costs, and why choosing each other has been the throughline of their entire career. It feels less like an interview and more like hanging out in the kitchen with old friends — and you won’t want to leave.   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.