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Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
I’m breaking bread with big-name friends—old and new—for a delicious meal and candid convos that can only happen over a glass of wine. We're getting out of the studio and into my favorite restaurants across Los Angeles and New York City with people like Julie Bowen, Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, Jesse Williams, Niecy Nash-Betts, and so many more. I know, a celebrity-interview podcast, who’s doing that? No one. Which is why I needed to. We’ll get vulnerable about everything from relationships and…
Episodes
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Heather Graham — on Young Fame, Rollergirl, and Becoming a Scream Queen
'Boogie Nights’ and ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ star Heather Graham joined the show. Over Spanish mackerel and steak, Heather tells me about doing…
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Jenna Dewan — On Losing Pets, Breaking Outside the Box, and ‘The Rookie’
‘The Rookie’ star Jenna Dewan joins the show. Over pizza bianca and gooey garlic bread, we bond over the grief of losing beloved pets — I recently lost my dog…
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Side Dish: More Jenna Dewan
More of my interview with ‘The Rookie’ star Jenna Dewan. Jenna talks about her nomadic childhood, and stepping into the role of producer, plus – I share the…
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Side Dish: More Phil Rosenthal
More of my interview with ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ star Phil Rosenthal. We talk more about LA as a food city, and the restaurants that make it great, plus – we…
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Phil Rosenthal — on ‘Raymond’ Roots, ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ & Max & Helen’s
‘Somebody Feed Phil’ star and ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ creator Phil Rosenthal joins the show. Over ceviche and aguachile, Phil tells me about the special gift…
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Side Dish: More with Angourie Rice
More of my interview with 'The Last Thing He Told Me’ star Angourie Rice. We get into what Nicole Kidman is like behind the scenes and the differences between…
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Angourie Rice — on young fame, nerves on set, and 'The Last Thing He Told Me'
'The Last Thing He Told Me' and ‘Spider-Man' trilogy star Angourie Rice joins the show. Over vegan ravioli and lasagna, Angourie tells me about carrying on the…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Side Dish: More with Dan Bucatinsky
More of my interview with ‘The Comeback’ star Dan Bucatinsky. We get into Dan's longtime collaboration with Lisa Kudrow and he shares hilarious…
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Dan Bucatinsky – On Coming Out in Hollywood, Teaming Up with Lisa Kudrow & Finding Success After 40
'The Comeback’ executive producer and star Dan Bucatinsky joins the show. Over minestrone soup and burrata salad, Dan tells me about hiding behind parked cars…
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Side Dish: More with Wendi McLendon-Covey
More of my interview with St. Denis Medical’ star Wendi McLendon-Covey. We get into why she’s never left her hometown of Long Beach, how she met her longtime…
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Wendi McLendon-Covey – on her office job & why her parents hated ‘Reno 911!’
'St. Denis Medical’ star Wendi McLendon-Covey joins the show. Over pepperoni pizza, Wendi tells me about getting paid pennies for her iconic role on ‘Reno…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Side Dish: More with Lisa Rinna
More of my interview with ‘The Traitors’ star Lisa Rinna. We get into her M&M moment with Joey Fatone, how a banishment on ‘Traitors’ goes down…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Lisa Rinna – on hustling, housewives, and Harry Hamlin
‘The Traitors’ star Lisa Rinna joins the show. Over curry chicken and steak salads, Lisa tells me what it’s like to be an actual traitor on the hit Peacock…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Side Dish: More with Sarah Chalke
More of my interview with 'Scrubs' star Sarah Chalke. We get into our Taylor Swift fandom, how her daughter may be her acting coach, and her personal…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Sarah Chalke – on 'Scrubs’ revival and ‘Roseanne’ learnings
'Scrubs' star Sarah Chalke joins the show. Over an omelet and patty melt – diner go-to's – Sarah tells me about becoming famous straight out of high school on…
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Side Dish: More with Ted Danson
More of my interview with ‘Where Everybody Knows Your Name’ podcast co-host and TV legend Ted Danson. We get into a terrifying moment on stage, acting opposite…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Welcome to How We Made Your Mother Season 2!
It’s been 20 years since How I Met Your Mother premiered, and just over 10 years since the finale. Josh Radnor, who played “Ted” for nine seasons teams up with…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Ted Danson – how 'Cheers' almost wasn’t and falling in love again with his wife on ‘A Man on the Inside’
‘Where Everybody Knows Your Name’ podcast co-host and TV legend Ted Danson joins the show. Over an omelet and tuna melt – you know, diner classics – Ted tells…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Side Dish: More with Colton Underwood
More of my interview with 'Traitors’ star Colton Underwood. We get into working with the iconic Alan Cumming on The Traitors, and how the stylish hosts sets a…
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Colton Underwood – on causing a stir on ‘Traitors’ and his husband’s Bachelor binge
'Traitors’ star Colton Underwood joins the show. Over juice and breakfast burritos, Colton tells me his strategy coming into ‘Traitors’ -- it’s not being…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Side Dish: More with Mary Elizabeth Ellis
More of my interview with ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Mary Elizabeth Ellis. Mary Elizabeth tells me all about working on set with Taylor Swift and…
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Mary Elizabeth Ellis – on 20 years of 'Always Sunny’ and waking up next to Charlie Day
'A Man On The Inside’ star Mary Elizabeth Ellis joins the show. Over ceviche and crudo, Mary Elizabeth tells me about her meet-cute with Charlie Day, which…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Side Dish: More with Chris Perfetti
More of my interview with 'Abbott Elementary’ star Chris Perfetti. Chris tells me what it’s like getting recognized more often after Abbott, and we share…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Chris Perfetti – on bringing Jacob to life on ‘Abbott’ and why theater is home
'Abbott Elementary’ star Chris Perfetti joins the show. Over oxtail pasta and bee sting pizza, Chris tells me about the evolution of his character Jacob, why…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Side Dish: More with Eric Stonestreet
More of my interview with ‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet. Eric tells me about a special surprise he planned for his now wife at their wedding. Plus, we…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Eric Stonestreet — Fizbo memories and life after ‘Modern Family’
‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet joins the show. Over enchiladas and guacamole, Eric tells me about meeting the love of his life while our show was on…
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Side Dish: More with Ali Larter
More of my interview with ‘Landman’ star Ali Larter. Ali tells me more about making the move to Idaho. We reminisce about early career auditions and our love…
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Ali Larter — on leaving L.A. and working with Billy Bob Thornton
‘Landman’ star Ali Larter joins the show. Over a seafood tower, Ali tells me about shooting on-location in Texas, how she met her husband (and fellow actor)…
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Side Dish: More with Patton Oswalt
More of my interview with ‘The King of Queens’ star Patton Oswalt. Patton shares the story of proposing to his wife and how his first wife, the late true crime…
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Patton Oswalt— on love after loss and what still makes him laugh
Comedian Patton Oswalt joins the show. Over Lebanese egg pie and Mediterranean chicken, we talk about Patton's hilarious new standup special on Audible: ‘Black…
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RE-RUN: Rico Rodriguez — 'Modern Family’s’ Manny spills what it’s like to have Sofia Vergara and Ed O’Neill as on-camera parents
This week, we revisit my conversation with my ‘Modern Family’ costar Rico Rodriguez joins the show. Over smashburgers, Rico tells me his original – very…
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Alfre Woodard — on aging with intention and trusting her own timing
‘The Last Frontier’ star Alfre Woodard joins the show. Over oysters, we talk about her extraordinary career—from her early days in Tulsa to the groundbreaking…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
SIDE DISH: More with Josh Hutcherson
More of my interview with 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' star Josh Hutcherson. Josh gets into braving LA highways on his vespa while filming 'The Kids are All…
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Josh Hutcherson — on cold calling agents at 8 and memories of Robin Williams
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ star Josh Hutcherson joins the show. Over Thai iced teas and Pad Thai, Josh tells me about splitting his time between California…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
SIDE DISH: More from Justice Smith
More of my interview with 'Now You See Me, Now You Don't' star Justice Smith. We get into our experiences at high school reunions, we bond over our shared love…
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Justice Smith — on surviving high school and not giving a damn at 30
‘Now You See Me, Now You Don’t’ star Justice Smith joins the show. Over chicken schnitzel and avocado confit, Justice tells me about his what it was like…
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Ginnifer Goodwin — on marrying her Prince Charming and becoming her own version of a Disney Princess
‘Zootopia 2’ star Ginnifer Goodwin joins the show. Over meatballs and spicy fusilli, Ginnifer tells me about her chaotic ‘Big Love’ audition, preparing her…
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Gaten Matarazzo — saying goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’ and growing into himself
'Stranger Things’ star Gaten Matarazzo joins the show. Over sushi and cappuccinos (yes, really), we talk about his remarkable journey from child performer to…
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Meredith Marks — on revealing marital ups and downs on RHOSLC and how she disengages from the drama
‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Meredith Marks. Over arugula salad, we hear her iconic relationship origin story with husband Seth Marks, her kids’…
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Allison Janney — on feeling like a rockstar during ‘The West Wing’ and behind-the-scenes of ‘The Diplomat’
‘Palm Royale’ star Allison Janney joins the show. Over taglionlini al limone, we get into the iconic ‘Primary Colors’ moment that led to playing CJ, how she…
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Teri Hatcher — on being a ‘Bake Off’ and ‘Chopped’ star, rewatching ‘Desperate Housewives,’ and trying stand-up
‘Desperate Housewives’ star Teri Hatcher joins the show. Over crispy trout and ribeye tibs, we talk about her new ‘Desperate Housewives’ rewatch podcast…
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Jackie Tohn — on ‘GLOW,’ ‘Nobody Wants This,’ and trusting the timing of it all
‘Nobody Wants This’ star Jackie Tohn joins the show. Over plant-based Italian sandwiches, Jackie tells me how early rejection helped her develop her trademark…
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Lizzy Caplan — on the sitcom that brought us together, and the cult roles that made her a star
Actor Lizzy Caplan joins the show. Over fried catfish and Chinese broccoli salad, we reminisce about our early days as castmates in the sitcom “The…
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Carrie Preston — on making ‘Elsbeth’ her own, and the joyful grind of a working actor
“Elsbeth” star Carrie Preston joins the show. Over a swordfish melt, Carrie reflects on building a career defined by versatility — from her Emmy-winning turn…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Lea DeLaria — on breaking barriers as a queer comic, and finding unexpected fame with ‘Orange Is the New Black'
Actor, comedian, and jazz singer Lea DeLaria joins the show. Over enchiladas and rosé, Lea reflects on a life of firsts — from becoming the first openly gay…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Noma Dumezweni — on subverting expectations as Hermione Granger, and acting opposite Alexander Skarsgard
'Murderbot’ star Noma Dumezweni joins the show. Over pumpkin curry and pad see ew, Noma reflects on the joy of finding success in mid-life and why it’s never…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Elizabeth McGovern — on ‘Downton Abbey’ fame, and what she learned from iconic Hollywood bombshell Ava Gardner
‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ star Elizabeth McGovern joins the show. Over Greek snapper, Elizabeth tells me about her critically acclaimed play ‘Ava: The…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Josh Radnor — on reconciling with HIMYM’s Ted Mosby, marriage, and side effects of fame
Writer, director, musician and “How I Met Your Mother” star Josh Radnor joins the show. Over oat milk cortados and bavette steak, I ask him about his new…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Lilly Singh — on sex, surviving late night, and taking up space
Comedian, actor and producer Lilly Singh joins the show. Over bacon and eggs, I ask about her new film ‘DOIN IT,’ a sex comedy seven years in the making that’s…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Kristin Scott Thomas — on meeting Prince, reuniting with Scarlett Johansson, and writing her own story
The incomparable Kristin Scott Thomas—star of “The English Patient,” “Slow Horses,” and now writer-director-star of the deeply personal film “My Mother’s…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Riz Ahmed — on prepping for ‘Sound of Metal,’ and how his wife led him to ‘RELAY’
Emmy-winning actor and the star of film ‘RELAY’ Riz Ahmed joins the show. Over an Indian breakfast of chicken keema, Riz reflects on the daunting preparation…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Prue Leith – on late-in-life fame, scandalous love, and why ‘Bake Off’ is ‘a piece of cake’
'The Great British Bakeoff’ and ‘The Great American Baking Show’ Prue Leith joins the show. Over escargot, we talk about her incredible life before TV: growing…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Sharon Horgan – on pulling from personal chaos for ‘Catastrophe’ and plotting revenge in ‘Bad Sisters'
‘Bad Sisters’ and ‘Catastrophe’ creator Sharon Horgan joins the show. Over ceviche and grilled asparagus, Sharon tells me about her early cult hit ‘Pulling,’…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Rob Delaney – on sobriety, musicals, and working with Michelle Williams in ‘Dying for Sex’
'Dying for Sex' and ‘Catastrophe’ star Rob Delaney joins the show. Over iced coffees and schnitzel, Rob tells me about getting sober in his twenties, his…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Rory Kinnear – on Judi Dench, ‘Lord of the Rings,’ and the father he still misses
'The Diplomat’ and ‘No Time To Die’ star Rory Kinnear joins the show. Over lamb and English asparagus, Rory reflects on losing his father Roy Kinnear at a…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Tom Daley — on fame at 13, failure in Rio, and the man who changed everything
British Olympic diver Tom Daley joins the show. Over fresh pasta, Tom tells me about becoming an Olympian for the first time at age 13, his special…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Russell Tovey — on playing complex gay roles and what 'Looking' got right
‘Looking’ and ‘American Horror Story: NYC’ star Russell Tovey joins the show. Over samosas, Russell tells me about growing up as a queer kid in ‘90s Essex…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Natasha Bedingfield — on feeling the rain on your skin and life lessons from Sia
Pop music sensation Natasha Bedingfield joins the show. Over wild mushroom ravioli, Natasha tells me about her conservative religious upbringing and how it’s…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Alexander Skarsgård — on feeling like an imposter (even opposite Nicole Kidman)
'Murderbot’ star Alexander Skarsgard joins the show. Over ravioli and spaghetti, Alexander tells me about his Emmy winning role in ‘Big Little Lies,’ being…
- Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Martha Plimpton — on almost going broke pre 'Raising Hope' and missing River Phoenix
'Raising Hope’ star Martha Plimpton joins the show. Over pork chops and braised beans, Martha looks back at the 1985 classic ‘The Goonies,’ why she feels…