Rachael Leigh Cook [She’s All That, Josie and the Pussycats, The Baby-Sitters Club] talks with Olivia and Rachel about whether Rach(a)el is a solid name, raising kids, and whether you should let your kids act. They also discuss the time Rachael played a horse jockey, the pros of divorce, and the murder-town Olivia is staying in.

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Rachael Leigh Cook on Child Acting, Reality Shows, and the Time She Played a Horse Jockey

On Broad Ideas, Rachel Bilson is joined by long-time best friend Olivia Allen to talk about sex, mental health, their belief (or lack of) in ghosts, and so much more. They’ll be joined by old friends, young friends, and some friends they haven’t met yet to have fun, casual conversations about the same kind of broad topics you'd find yourself discussing with your girlfriends.

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Skeet Ulrich [Riverdale, Jericho, Scream] talks to Rachel and Olivia about being kidnapped by his father and not seeing his mother for 4 years, being the “safe spot” for your children, and his thoughts on marriage. They also discuss what qualities they find most attractive, Skeet’s new show with Giancarlo Esposito, and the volatility of acting.
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Skeet Ulrich on Being Kidnapped, Anger, and Riverdale

Local Natives members Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn visit Rachel’s house for an intimate live performance. They also talk about their new album But I’ll Wait For You, The O.C. and touring.
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Local Natives on New Album and Breastfeeding + LIVE performance

Colton Underwood [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Masked Singer] talks to Rachel and Olivia about jumping the fence, coming out as a christian, and his new podcast about male fertility. They also discuss The Masked Singer, dangerous animals, and feet.
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Colton Underwood on The Bachelor, Male Fertility, and Feet

Nell Tiger Free [Game of Thrones, Servant] talks to Rachel and Olivia about getting cast for Game of Thrones at 14, the most dorky thing about her, and her new film The First Omen. They also discuss the zombie apocalypse, real life ghost stories, and what they would put on their gravestone QR-codes.
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Nell Tiger Free on Game of Thrones, Ghost Encounters, and Gravestone QR-codes

Skylar Astin [Pitch Perfect, Wreck-it Ralph, 21 & Over] talks to Rachel and Olivia about how he got into acting, summer camp movies, and the new season of So Help Me Todd. They also discuss summer camp movies, farts, and public urination.
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Rachael Leigh Cook on Child Acting, Reality Shows, and the Time She Played a Horse Jockey

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