Drama Queens

Amanda Kloots has lived many lives — Broadway dancer, Rockette, author, TV host, wife and now, single mom — and she’s still redefining what resilience looks like. 

Amanda opens up about juggling loss and enduring grief with newfound joy and reinvention, She also shares hard-won insights on healing, creativity, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.

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After nine seasons of One Tree Hill, countless behind-the-scenes stories, deep-dive character discussions, and years spent reconnecting with the show that shaped a generation, Sophia, Joy, and Rob gather for a heartfelt goodbye. 

Special guests Austin Nichols, Jana Kramer, and Tyler Hilton join the celebration as they reminisce about filming the show’s ending, share favorite memories, and raise a farewell cocktail to the fans who made it all possible. One last toast to Tree Hill. One last episode. Don’t miss this final goodbye.

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Malala Yousafzai was just 15 when the Taliban tried to silence her for demanding girls’ right to education — and instead made her one of the most powerful voices of her generation. Now 28, the Nobel Peace Prize winner reflects on the life behind the legend — the recovery, love story, and private doubts few have ever heard her share. Find out why Malala says real courage isn’t about surviving what happened to her but choosing how to live after it.

Malala's new memoir "Finding My Way" is available now at bookstore.org.

Learn more about the Malala fund here and Recess here.

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A game of “Would You Rather” goes awry when Rob and Joy are joined by all-star guests Lee Norris and Antwon Tanner. The foursome reveal the unwritten rules for an on-screen smooch and the actor who gave the kiss of death, or shall we say, breath.

Plus, find out what Joy just admitted to doing in the shower that may make you lose your appetite and the tangible memory that fans carved into OTH history!

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Robert Reich has spent a lifetime standing up to bullies—from the playground to the halls of power. Now, the former Labor Secretary and bestselling author reveals what we must do to take a stand against social injustice while democracy itself is under attack.

Find out why the most impactful leaders might be the ones who never hold public office and why he still believes the antidote to darkness isn’t optimism—but action.

Follow Robert on Substack: https://robertreich.substack.com/

Learn how you can host or attend a screening of Professor Reich's documentary at https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/

Find his memoir "Coming Up Short" at bookshop.org.

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I don't know about you, but 'I Don't Wanna Be' saying goodbye to One Tree Hill. Cue the tears because the Queens walk us through the final episode like it was yesterday.

The scene that caused Sophia to break down, the final cast sing-a-long, and a surprise moment from Joy that no one saw coming!

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett isn’t pulling punches — especially now, as she fights a Texas redistricting plan that could erase her district and reshape democracy itself. The former civil-rights attorney opens up about the toll of being targeted, the fuel behind her fearlessness, and why she refuses to “play nice” when people’s rights are on the line. Find out what it really takes to keep showing up when the system keeps moving the goalposts... and what just might make Jasmine leave politics for good.

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It’s the second to last episode of the series with Sophia at the helm as the episode's director and the Queens are feeling goosebumps galore.

But despite the nostalgic early season callbacks, there were some major moments missing in this episode! From the actor who was mysteriously absent, to the one scene Sophia wishes hadn’t been cut!

And let’s not forget Julian dropping those great Dirty Dancing lines, a theme of ultra-supportive partners melting hearts, and Richard Burgi taking his shirt off which sent everyone (and we mean everyone) swooning.

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Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom are redefining what it means to throw a party — and to live one. From childhood hot-dog experiments to full-blown adult spelling bees, the Oscar-winner and the chef-author spill stories from their friendship and the book it inspired.  

Find out how hot queso bonded these friends for life, what qualifies someone as the perfect guest, and why, when it comes to the best parties, the mess might just be the magic.

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Lisa Goldstein is here! The long-awaited guest joins the podcast to share how she went from performing as Nemo at Disney to landing her first TV role without ever stepping into an audition room. Lisa opens up about the “Zero Is Not a Size” storyline, Mouth’s weight-gain plot, and the special “souvenir” she snagged from set. 

Plus, the Drama Queens have an exciting announcement you won’t want to miss!

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