ERK sits with ARIANA GRANDE for her third Shut Up Evan appearance. So, the two waste no time with introductions. Ari dives into her journey with WICKED and Glinda—including thoughts on the press tour, her views on cringe culture and PTSD, her reconnection with music and upcoming ETERNAL SUNSHINE TOUR, her battle with monsters, her favorite DRAG RACE stars, and her role in THE FOCKERS-verse with “MR. DE NIRO!” It wouldn’t be a proper hang without friends of the pod, SARAH JESSICA PARKER, HAYLEY WILLIAMS, and JENNIFER COOLIDGE, taking over the mic for a few questions. But wait. There’s more. Stay tuned for PART TWO of the interview (November 28) unpacking Ari’s entire WICKED experience.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

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(00:00) Intro

(00:35) Wicked: For Good, press tour, cringe culture,

(13:25) Eternal Sunshine, the tour

(18:00) Sara Jessica Parker call

(26:30) Mentorship from Madonna, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé

(31:35) Hayley Williams call

(39:30) Jennifer Coolidge call

(41:00) Fashion, Law Roach, Drag Race

(44:00) Focker In-Law

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ERK chats with actress and model, Jodie Turner Smith as she takes on her latest role as Athena in TRON: ARES. She shares her viral shower routine, newfound strength (physical and mental), Big Tit Energy, AI in Hollywood, her writer past and Tumblr girlie days, the role of fate, the FULL story behind her breakout KANYE music video appearance, and her true feelings on Pittsburgh (but it’s really not Pittsburgh’s fault).

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

Watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan

(00:00) Intro

(4:00) Tron: Ares, soundtrack, method acting,

(7:25) AI in Hollywood

(10:40) Big Tit Energy, strength in Athena,

(14:55) Being a writer, the internet, public perception

(23:20) The role of fate, Pittsburgh, meeting Kanye,

(32:30) Fashion in Hollywood, red carpets, creative energy

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ERK chats with actor MILES HEIZER following the premiere of his starring role in BOOTS on Netflix. He shares his experiences from filming, reflects on his early acting career with roles like ER, PARENTHOOD, and LOVE, SIMON, and his transition to playing gay characters, his favorite brands right now, and how he fared guest judging on DRAG RACE. Quick poll, should he change his Instagram handle?

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK chats with Tony-winning JONATHAN GROFF amidst his leading role in Broadway’s JUST IN TIME. Similar to his performances, Groff has podcasting range: getting in shape for eight shows a week, LEA MICHELE pep talks, lessons from watching SURVIVOR’S PARVATI, working with SJP, DANIEL RADCLIFFE support, biking, harnesses and gay culture, WICKED, and more. Stay for a special guest question from Amy Katz (yes, ERK’s mom).

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

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ERK is joined in the studio by MALIN AKERMAN to unpack her latest TV series, THE HUNTING WIVES and much more: THE COMEBACK revival, learning from LISA KUDROW, being on set with ROBERT MICHAEL MORRIS, working with MICHAEL PATRICK KING, her iconic ALS Ice Bucket Challenge make out with CARLA GUGINO, aging in Hollywood, and what she’d be doing if she weren’t acting. And yes, the wigs are addressed.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK chats with our first podcast power couple, ALISON BRIE AND DAVE FRANCO as leads and producers of their new horror film, TOGETHER. The two discuss nudity equity, the evolution of the press tour (yes, toenail clippings are addressed), classic horror flicks, comfort watches, GIRLS, SEX AND THE CITY, Alison in the SCREAM franchise, and more. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK is joined in the studio by LENA DUNHAM to unpack her latest TV series, TOO MUCH, and much much more: body image, SURVIVOR strategy, HOUSEWIVES love, making friends in adulthood, “Lena Dunham” in pop culture, SEX AND THE CITY, filming in New York, creative success, and of course, GIRLS.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

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ERK chats with director and writer CELINE SONG (PAST LIVES) in the midst of her latest movie premiere, MATERIALISTS, starring DAKOTA JOHNSON, PEDRO PASCAL, and CHRIS EVANS. The two dive deep into New York culture, love in a data world, SEX AND THE CITY, reality vs. cinema, and much more. As CHARLI XCX dubbed, it's "Celine Song Summer," and we concur. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK is back for a special chat with actor and singer, TOM FRANCIS. As Tom wraps production for his Tony nominated role in SUNSET BOULEVARD, the two chat about performing with NICOLE SCHERZINGER, a potential RENT revival, his first tv gig alongside PENN BADGLEY (YOU), his work in NOAH BAUMBACH's latest film (JAY KELLY), and more. 

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Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK chats with actress, writer and producer NATASHA ROTHWELL. The pair discuss creating and starring in her new series HOW NOT TO DIE ALONE, working with ISSA RAE (INSECURE) and MIKE WHITE (WHITE LOTUS), discovering and honing her comedy chops, musical theater, setting boundaries, and more. And yes, we couldn't resist a bit of White Lotus season 3 chatter.

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