85 episodes

Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable.

Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

Podcrushed Lemonada

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 71 Ratings

Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable.

Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

    Podcrushed Season 3 Trailer (premieres April 24)

    Podcrushed Season 3 Trailer (premieres April 24)

    Podcrushed is back for Season 3! We’re so excited that we had to show you a sneak peek of what’s to come. We hope you enjoy, and don’t forget to mark your calendars for our premiere on April 24!
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 2 min
    [Rerun] Ramy Youssef

    [Rerun] Ramy Youssef

    In honor of our friend Ramy Youssef's recent SNL performance, and the overwhelming success of his Academy Award winning film Poor Things, we're rerunning our episode with him! Come join us as Penn falls in love with our guest, Ramy Youssef (award-winning actor, producer, and stand-up comic). Ramy shares what it was like to be a Muslim kid in New Jersey the day after 9/11, why he loves Jesus but won't eff with Santa, and why in middle school he literally would have rather shit his pants than miss out on a good time. 
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    [Rerun] Taylor Tomlinson

    [Rerun] Taylor Tomlinson

    Today we're rerunning our Taylor Tomlinson episode in celebration of the release of her new Netflix special "Have It All"! You may know her from her other Netflix specials, "Quarter Life Crisis" and "Look at You", but this week's guest, the bright, witty, and ludicrously funny Taylor Tomlinson, feels duped! She thought she was coming on for a breezy conversation on first periods and childhood crushes, and instead found herself deep in a conversation on heartbreak, rejection, death, and mental illness. The hosts hold nothing back, too, this week as they reflect on sudden loss and middle school trauma. This is a special episode of Podcrushed you won't wanna miss.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 59 min
    Ziwe

    Ziwe

    In our Season 2 finale the one and only Ziwe stops by! Her legendary sharp wit and inimitable comedic voice are on display as she showers us with stories of adolescence and coming of age. She shares why being completely herself has been critical to her career, an update on her future foray into pop stardom, and why the keys to success are within our own reach.

    • 50 min
    All About Love with Esther Perel

    All About Love with Esther Perel

    In our penn-ultimate episode of the season, we interview the trailblazing renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert, Esther Perel. We learn about her new course "Turning Conflict into Connection," and Esther shares her profound wisdom on love, conflict, and human connection. She leads us in answering personal questions from her new game "Where Should We Begin", while she shares personal stories of worst dates and delicate family dynamics.

    • 51 min
    Extra Credit: Your Stories (Katie Florence)

    Extra Credit: Your Stories (Katie Florence)

    In our final EXTRA CREDIT episode this season, we talk to Katie Florence, whose father and brother both died when she was young. We explore the process of navigating grief and using humor as a tool to heal and survive devastating losses.

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
71 Ratings

71 Ratings

DarleenKlug ,

Surrounded by friends

When I listen to this podcast I cry, laugh and feel passionate/fired up by some of the topics covered. I love podcasts with more than one person because it feels so comforting, like you’re just chatting with friends. You kept me awake on a loooooong road trip through Europe, during my errands and traffic jams. One of the very few honest podcasts out there i think! Love your realness 💛

Jen@Rookes ,

It was good until…

The opening salvo of Matt Rife’s Netflix Special. Whoever books your guests should be fired. He never should have made it onto this pod.

Jessie_Michaels ,

A necessary podcast.

What can I say that I haven’t already said about this podcast. Not only are the hosts some of the most genuinely interesting and lovely people on this earth but the guests they bring have always got some life lessons that I feel we all need. There are a lot of podcasts out there, but will you ever find one like this? Absolutely not. I can’t recommend this show enough to everyone. Even those who aren’t that into listening to podcasts, I still recommend this.

Top Podcasts In Society & Culture

Miss Me?
BBC Sounds
The Louis Theroux Podcast
Spotify Studios
How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The Free Press
Happy Place
Fearne Cotton
Modern Wisdom
Chris Williamson

You Might Also Like

Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen
Rachel Bilson
Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers
Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers
Life is Short with Justin Long
Wondery
Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers
Lemonada Media
Work in Progress with Sophia Bush
iHeartPodcasts
Anna Faris Is Unqualified
Unqualified Media