104 episodes
Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen Rachel Bilson
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4.6 • 61 Ratings
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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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Colton Underwood on The Bachelor, Male Fertility, and Feet
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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Nell Tiger Free on Game of Thrones, Ghost Encounters, and Gravestone QR-codes
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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Broad Ideas is supported by Maybelline. If you, or someone you know is experiencing anxiety or depression, Maybelline New York is funding free, confidential support: Text TOGETHER to 741741 or visit Maybelline.com/bravetogether to learn more. -
Skylar Astin on Musical Theatre, LeBron, and Flatulence
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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Special 100th Episode
To celebrate 100 episodes of Broad Ideas, Rachel, Rob and Olivia take calls from fans of the show who are asking for relationship advice, and play a game to test Rachel’s memory.
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Samantha Bee on Kelly Clarkson, Roe v. Wade, and Poking a Rat
Comedian-writer Samantha Bee talks with Rachel and Olivia about the somewhat insulting reasoning behind hiring her for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, her new podcast The Defenders, and the time she poked a rat and faced the consequences. They also discuss Roe v. Wade, Kelly Clarkson, and Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband.
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Bobby Lee on Death, Dating Above Your Number, and Stand-up Advice
Bobby Lee [MADtv, Harold & Kumar, Pineapple Express] talks to Rachel and Olivia about pubes, dating and his plans to escape to a desert. They also discuss death and God, before Bobby trains Rachel and Olivia in stand-up comedy.
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Customer Reviews
LOVE!
I love this podcast!! So honest, funny, and relatable and I appreciate how open Rachel and Olivia are. I also love the "hangouts" after each guest with Rachel, Olivia, & Rob. It keeps me so entertained and I feel like I'm just hanging out with you guys. Such a cool glimpse into Rachel's life (& brain!). Thank you!!
Disappointed (but love the pod usually)
Bobby Lee? Really? I know you guys are friends, but can we please stop giving him a platform after all of the terrible things he’s said/done? I’ll skip this one 👎🏻
What I was missing!! 💚
This podcast fills me up in a way I never knew I needed!
Firstly, Olivia!! Your voice is so alluring and I LOVE the pace with which you speak. And the depth of your knowledge, girl! Being a spiritual psychologist is super intriguing. Thank you for your perspective on life!
Rachel, YOU are the reason I’m here! I loved you instantly when I first watched the OC, ever since, and fell in love again rewatching the OC recently. (I thought it would be redundant, but was the best use of my mommy down time!). I decided to then look to see what you were up to, which has led me to here! To Broad Ideas!
What a podcast!! (And theme song!!) It’s fresh. It’s real. It’s shocking. It’s honest. It’s adorable and what this world needs in so many ways. Plus your friendship is admirable. I still have quite a few episodes to go, but listened to all your recent shows and just started back at the beginning. Okay, I have to say that I think I need Kristen Bell in my pocket. I have two girls, 7 & 10 and her sex talk to her children was unreal. Can I book her to come to my house?!!!
Anyways, I could go on and on, but I will end with this. I truly believe that we can be anything we want and succeed at anything we give our energy to. A big believer in positive affirmations, I want to leave you Rachel, with this… “I am a Disney Princess.” I honestly believe that if you say this over and over, and picture what you will look like, (what does your dress look like???!!!) you can manifest it into your life. You would be the most adorable Disney Princess ☺️
And Olivia, as a mom of a special needs child also, I love when you said you wouldn’t change it for the world. My 7 year old was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 8 months old and I always tell her that she is such a gift to our family.
Everything is here to teach us something and it’s so refreshingly wonderful to have found my tribe!! I often listen while I’m at work in my cottage kitchen in the forest ( I make healthy food for the farmers market in Toronto ☺️) and my boyfriend said the other day that he has never heard me laugh more. I feel like I’m hanging out with dear friends. Thank you for reaching deep into my being and saying the things that need to be said. 💚