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Relationship advice from completely unqualified Hollywood types. New episodes every week!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gina Rodriguez (Re-release)

11.29.2023

In this flashback episode, Gina Rodriguez [Jane the Virgin, Diary of a Future President, I Want You Back] talks with Anna about perseverance, what defines “home”, Puerto Rican identity (and food), abusive relationships, meeting her husband (and inviting him home ...

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11.29.2023 Gina Rodriguez (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Gina Rodriguez [Jane the Virgin, Diary of a Future President, I Want You Back] talks with Anna about perseverance, what defines “home”, Puerto Rican identity (and food), abusive relationships, meeting her husband (and inviting him home ...
11.22.2023 Alyssa Milano (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Alyssa Milano [Charmed, Melrose Place, Who’s the Boss?, Mistresses, Insatiable] talks with Anna about her book 'Sorry Not Sorry', activism, heartache, relationships, perseverance, and more. Alyssa and Anna then talk with Peter who wonders if he ...
11.15.2023 Matt Walsh (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Matt Walsh [Veep, Ted, Into the Storm] talks with Anna about getting his start in Chicago, revisiting VEEP on his podcast, Second in Command, what it really means to be a struggling actor, helpful and unhelpful ...
11.08.2023 Joel Kinnaman (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Joel Kinnaman [The Killing, RoboCop, Suicide Squad, For All Mankind] talks with Anna about trying to break his friend’s arm, learning to apologize, tall poppy syndrome, how his marriage proposal nearly led to incarceration, his least ...
11.01.2023 Lucy Lawless (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Lucy Lawless [Xena: Warrior Princess, Parks and Recreation, Ash vs Evil Dead, My Life is Murder] talks with Anna about getting married young, the loyal fans of Xena, struggling with self-control, not taking yourself seriously, cultivating ...
10.25.2023 Rachel Bilson (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Rachel Bilson [The O.C., Jumper, Hart of Dixie] joins Anna to talk about heartbreak, motherhood, trusting your intuition, the O.C., the O.C. podcast and more. Anna also pulls out a few cards from her Dealbreakers game, ...
10.18.2023 Amy Schumer (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Amy Schumer [Trainwreck, Snatched, I Feel Pretty, Inside Amy Schumer, Expecting Amy] joins Anna to talk about her documentary series Expecting Amy, the joys and fears of being a mother, how she met her husband, loving ...
10.11.2023 Minnie Driver (Re-release) Minnie Driver [Good Will Hunting, The Phantom of the Opera, Grosse Pointe Blank, Sleepers, I Give it a Year] talks with Anna about fame, humility, surfing, surprise tea-parties, inspirational poetry, bad relationships, great relationships, running from the law, home birth, ...
10.04.2023 Glennon Doyle (Re-release) Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author, activist and podcaster, talks with Anna about marriage, infidelity, break-ups, co-parenting, self-loyalty, and figuring out what we want. Glennon also shares her cheetah story, how she met her wife, the best advice she ...
09.27.2023 Seth Green (Re-release) Seth Green [Family Guy, Robot Chicken, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Austin Powers] joins Anna for their first real conversation after knowing each other for years. They talk about auditioning, the genesis of Robot Chicken, actor versatility, why you can’t pretend ...
09.20.2023 David Chang (Re-release) David Chang – Michelin star chef, author, television personality and podcaster – tells Anna the secret of Red Dragon Sauce, why he hates golfing, the hardest part of cooking, how he met (and impressed) his wife, the best meals he’s ...
09.13.2023 Paris Hilton (Re-release) Paris Hilton [The Simple Life, This is Paris] joins Anna to talk about her greatest fear, being shy, Marilyn Monroe, and why she’s happier than she’s ever been. Anna recounts how Paris helped with her make-up the first time they ...
09.06.2023 Seth Rogen (Re-release) Seth Rogen [Superbad, Pineapple Express, An American Pickle] talks with Anna about lying to the press, wishing he could sing, taking a long ocean voyage, getting high on Mars, and more. Then Dan Savage from Savage Lovecast makes an appearance ...
08.30.2023 Paul Scheer (Re-release) Paul Scheer [Black Monday, Veep, The League, NTSF:SD:SUV] talks with Anna about career choices, unexpected casting, the benefits of being naïve, surviving on Subway sandwiches, good movies versus favorite movies, and much more. Anna and Paul then give some Unqualified ...
08.23.2023 Alexandra Daddario (Re-release) Alexandra Daddario [The White Lotus, Percy Jackson, Baywatch, San Andreas, True Detective] talks with Anna about the state of the world, on-screen kisses, learning about boys when you go to an all-girls school, and why Alexandra wouldn’t date anyone who ...
08.16.2023 Nikki Glaser (Re-release) Nikki Glaser [Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, Perfect, Good Clean Filth, Bangin’] quickly becomes Anna’s best friend while talking about porn star orgasms, asking for what you want during sex, and the difference between a funny man and a funny ...
08.09.2023 Judy Greer (Re-release) Judy Greer [13 Going on 30, Arrested Development, Kidding, Married, Mad Love] talks with Anna about making it in LA, worst jobs, meeting her husband, and how hard it is to write a book. Anna and Judy then give some ...
08.02.2023 Whitney Cummings (Re-release) Whitney Cummings [2 Broke Girls, At Midnight, The Female Brain, Whitney, Undateable] joins Anna to discuss orgasms, topless baristas, comedy, murder and more. Anna and Whitney then give Unqualified advice to callers Donna and Rebekah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
07.28.2023 Lizzy Caplan (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Lizzy Caplan [Mean Girls, The Masters of Sex, Freaks and Geeks, Party Down, Fatal Attraction] joins Anna to discuss living abroad, friend dates, diminishing brain cells, a cup of tea, professional vs. personal identity, the California ...
07.26.2023 Melissa McCarthy (Re-release) Melissa McCarthy [Bridesmaids, The Heat, Thunderforce, Ghostbusters, Mike & Molly, Spy, Superintelligence] joins Anna in this flashback episode to talk about being a parent, working with her husband, the brilliance of John Candy, the importance of having pockets, the value ...
07.21.2023 Norah Jones (Re-release) In this special flashback episode, Norah Jones joins Anna to talk about music, teaching your kids to swear, the wink that changed Norah’s life, Keanu Reeves, Cyndi Lauper, Bob Marley and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined by ...
07.19.2023 Sam Richardson (Re-release) Sam Richardson [Veep, The Afterparty, Ted Lasso, The Tomorrow War] guests this flashback episode from 2020. Sam talks with Anna about his star turn on HBO’s Veep, the things he’d save if his house caught on fire, favorite TV shows, ...
07.14.2023 Chelsea Handler (Re-release) Chelsea Handler is an author, comedian, actress, television host, producer, and activist. In this special flashback episode, Anna asks Chelsea about her new book Life Will Be the Death of Me, why she values independence, childhood ambitions, her passion for ...
07.12.2023 Cameron Diaz & Katherine Power (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Cameron Diaz [Vanilla Sky, There’s Something About Mary, Charlie’s Angels] and entrepreneur Katherine Power talk with Anna about life, relationships and the genesis of their organic wine Avaline. Cameron, Katherine, and Anna then share their best ...
07.05.2023 Matthew McConaughey (Re-release) FLASHBACK: Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey [Dallas Buyers Club, True Detective, Interstellar, Contact] talks with Anna about his prom experience, the talent he’d most like to have, where he goes to get away, the advice he’d give to his younger ...
06.28.2023 Esther Perel (Re-release) In this special flashback episode, Anna is joined by world-renowned psychotherapist, New York Times best-selling author, podcast host, Fortune 500 consultant, and relationship expert Esther Perel. Esther talks with Anna about how languages can be a lens into relationships, listening, ...
06.21.2023 Hasan Minhaj (Re-release) In today's flashback episode, Hasan Minhaj [The Daily Show, Homecoming King, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj] talks with Anna about high school crushes, love, marriage, patriotism, redemption, the origins of his comedy, favorite Batman actors, a blue BMX bicycle that ...
06.14.2023 Kenan Thompson (Re-release) In this flashback episode, Kenan Thompson [Saturday Night Live, All That, Kenan and Kel, Good Burger] talks with Anna about Saturday Night Live, their “boat sketch”, auditioning, what makes a good host, being the “laugh here” guy, losing the audience ...
06.07.2023 Elizabeth Banks (Re-release) Elizabeth Banks [The Hunger Games, Pitch Perfect, The 40-Year-Old Virgin] talks with Anna, in this special flashback episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05.31.2023 Jurnee Smollett (Re-release) In this special flashback episode, Jurnee Smollett [Birds of Prey, Friday Night Lights, True Blood, Lovecraft Country, Underground] talks with Anna about growing up in the industry, friendships, being uncool, work ethic, artistic integrity, marriage, divorce, inspiration, age, raisin bran, ...
05.24.2023 Padma Lakshmi (Re-release) In this special flashback episode, Anna talks with author, activist, actress, producer, model, and Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05.17.2023 Alison Brie (Re-release) In this Unqualified classic, Alison Brie [Mad Med, Community, GLOW] introduces Anna to her alter ego Zoya. Anna and Alison discuss meeting on the set of “The Five-Year Engagement”, a Super Bowl worthy performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner”, Christmas vs. ...
05.10.2023 Qualified with April Beyer Episode 8 We will be taking a brief hiatus after today’s special episode and re-releasing a few oldies but goodies until we return. With that in mind, we wanted this episode to be what Unqualified is all about, and that’s you, our ...
05.03.2023 Minka Kelly Minka Kelly [Friday Night Lights, Euphoria, Titans, (500) Days of Summer] talks with Anna about her recently released memoir Tell Me Everything, her relationship with her mother who worked as an exotic dancer, her truly terrible high school boyfriend, turning ...
04.26.2023 Alexander Ludwig Alexander Ludwig [Vikings, The Hunger Games, Lone Survivor] talks with Anna about masculinity, jumping out of airplanes, good and bad relationships, his new movie Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant and much more. Today’s caller Jonas recently ended a long relationship and ...
04.19.2023 Toni Collette Toni Collette [The Sixth Sense, About A Boy, Little Miss Sunshine, Knives Out, Muriel’s Wedding] talks with Anna about their roles as sisters on The Estate, Toni’s decision to leave school to pursue her acting career, their shared love of ...
04.12.2023 Derek Hough Dancer, choreographer, actor, singer and six-time Dancing With the Stars champion Derek Hough talks with Anna about his upbringing, proposing marriage, planning a wedding, family dynamics, the benefits of divorce, his upcoming tour, and much more. Later, Anna and Derek ...
04.05.2023 Gwyneth Paltrow (Re-release) In this Unqualified classic, Gwyneth Paltrow [Shakespeare in Love, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Iron Man, Seven, Sliding Doors ] talks with Anna about quarantine, soft sweaters, being a homebody, fame, good and bad press, the value of ...
03.29.2023 Mae Martin Award-winning screenwriter, actor, and comedian Mae Martin [Feel Good, The Flight Attendant, SAP] talks with Anna about the 90s, Mae's rebelliousness (putting bacon fat on a customer’s vegan pizza) and getting kicked out of home. They ponder the benefits of ...
03.22.2023 Zach Braff Returns! Zach Braff [Scrubs, Wish I Was Here, Garden State] is back to talk about his new movie A Good Person, what it means to “show up” for friends, the makings of a good and bad director, Zack and Donald Faison’s ...
03.15.2023 Kaitlyn Bristowe Kaitlyn Bristowe [The Bachelor Season 19, The Bachelorette Season 11, Dancing with the Stars seasons 17 and 18] describes what it’s like behind the scenes of Anna’s favorite series, the public pressure on a relationship after The Bachelorette, starting over ...
03.08.2023 Torrey DeVitto Torrey DeVitto [One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars, Vampire Diaries, Chicago Med] tells Anna about her farm in Michigan, what being a doctor on TV is really like, volunteering at a hospice, working with SafeBAE, and much more. Today’s caller ...
03.01.2023 Peyton List Peyton List [Cobra Kai, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jessie, Bunk’d] talks with Anna about love, envy, breakups, being a twin, her upcoming show School Spirits, and much more. Today’s caller Sadie loves her job but despises her coworker, leaving ...
02.22.2023 Penn Badgley Penn Badgley [You, Gossip Girl] talks with Anna about love, heartbreak, the science behind relationships, artistic integrity, and much more. To hear more of Penn, check out his podcast Podcrushed! Gioia, today’s first caller, questions if she should give up ...
02.15.2023 Alison Brie Returns! Alison Brie [Community, Glow, Mad Men] returns to Unqualified! Alison talks with Anna about women in Hollywood, good and bad relationships, hooking up with her husband (Dave Franco), her first movie, her new movie Somebody I Used to Know and ...
02.08.2023 Hilarie Burton Hilarie Burton [One Tree Hill, White Collar, Grey’s Anatomy, The Secret Life of Bees] talks with Anna about her true crime show It Couldn’t Happen Here, the power of community, criminal injustice, the dangers of being polite, and much more. ...
02.01.2023 Blake Anderson Blake Anderson [Workaholics, Woke, Dope] talks with Anna about his many nicknames, delivering pizza, comedy, sports, relationships, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.25.2023 Zelina Vega WWE star Zelina Vega talks with Anna about growing up, losing her father in the world trade center on 9/11, playing a WWE villain, meeting The Rock, meeting her husband, and much more. Today’s first caller is Nina who doesn’t ...
01.18.2023 Lake Bell Lake Bell [Pam and Tommy, Harley Quinn, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever] talks with Anna about her work (as an actor, writer, director, and producer), dating at different ages, and Lake’s new audio book, Inside Voice, which explores the way we ...
01.11.2023 Scott Adkins Scott Adkins [The Bourne Ultimatum, The Tournament, Ip Man 4: The Finale, X-Men Origins: Wolverine] talks with Anna about his latest films Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday and John Wick: Chapter 4, if he gets upset when someone hits him, what ...

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