195 episodes

Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.

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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.

    Work In Progress: Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Work In Progress: Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    She lit up our screens in the iconic HBO series, The Sopranos and now she is inspiring people by opening up about her health journey.

    Jamie-Lynn Sigler joins Sophia for an emotional chat about getting the role of a lifetime at 16 years of age, dealing with health problems at the height of her career, why she kept her diagnosis a secret, and the many women who helped her on her journey.

    Plus, the actress tells all about her new podcast with Christina Applegate and the special bond they share.
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    • 53 min
    Work in Progress: Linsey Davis

    Work in Progress: Linsey Davis

    ABC News Correspondent Linsey Davis wanted to be a lawyer but found herself on a different path. Now, she's an award-winning journalist who anchors ABC News Live Prime and "World News Tonight" on the weekend. 

    Linsey joins Sophia to talk about the moment she decided to pursue journalism and why, mentors who helped her along her journey, covering politics, and what it's like interviewing some of the biggest newsmakers in the world, including her thoughts on Hillary Clinton when the camera's stopped rolling. 

    Plus, besides being an accomplished journalist, Linsey is also a best-selling author! She discusses the inspiration behind her sixth children's book, "Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before." 
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    • 38 min
    Work in Progress: Ariana DeBose

    Work in Progress: Ariana DeBose

    Broadway star and Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose is taking on a new challenge...advocating for voting rights! 

    Ariana joins Sophia to talk about her journey with identity as a queer Afro-Latina, how she got into showbiz, and what it was like working in Broadway shows for years, including "Hamilton," before hitting the big screen in the movie that 'changed her life,' Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." She also reveals what she told the famed director before joining the cast, the types of projects she is working on now, and having the courage to pursue magic! 

    Plus, Ariana talks about her important new role as ACLU Artist Ambassador for Voting Rights and what's at stake this election year! For more info, follow @aclu_nationwide on Instagram and vote.org. 
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    • 57 min
    Work in Progress: Dylan Mulvaney

    Work in Progress: Dylan Mulvaney

    Social media star, actress, and trans advocate Dylan Mulvaney gained a huge following after she started chronicling her gender transition on TikTok two years ago . . . but with fame came hate and transphobia. 

    Dylan joins Sophia to talk about rising above the fray and thriving, dealing with transphobia, why she looks back on some of her original videos and cringes, debunking the ridiculous notion that she transitioned to become famous, Lady Gaga showing up for her, and her new music! 

    Plus, Sophia talks about her year of Yes! In 2012, she and her best friend decided to say yes to everything that felt scary . . . Sophia reveals how that worked out for her!  
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Work In Progress: Torrey DeVitto

    Work In Progress: Torrey DeVitto

    Millennials will know Torrey DeVitto from some of the hottest TV shows of the early 2000s, such as One Tree Hill, The Vampire Diaries, and Pretty Little Liars! 

    The 'Chicago Med' alum joins Sophia to chat about their time together on One Tree Hill, including how she emotionally prepared to play such an unstable character as Nanny Carrie and what it was like dealing with fan reactions on social media and in person. The actress also reveals what it was like growing up in a spiritual and rock n' roll household with a dad who was Billy Joel's drummer! 

    Plus, Torrey opens up about why it was so important to share her personal experience with abortion, how her family felt about her going public, and the current threat to women's health.
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    • 49 min
    Work in Progress: Joy-Ann Reid

    Work in Progress: Joy-Ann Reid

    Journalist Joy-Ann Reid went from a "nerdy" kid who stayed past her bedtime to watch broadcast news to now fronting her own show! 

    The MSNBC Host and New York Times Bestselling author joins Sophia to discuss finding her passion for journalism, why she majored in documentary filmmaking at Harvard, becoming cable TV's first black woman prime-time anchor, and what it's really like behind the scenes of a busy newsroom. 

    Plus, Joy shares what it's been like meeting her civil rights heroes and talks about her new book, "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America." 
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    • 58 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
245 Ratings

245 Ratings

onnanonname ,

Worth Your Time

Sophia Bush is an astute and articulate interviewer. I just listened to the episode with Ava DuVernay and was so impressed with what they both had to say (and of course I look forward to reading/watching Caste).

Thanks for the great listens. Looking forward to more.

Indie_Tash ,

We need more podcasts like this

I’ve learned so much about myself, others and different ways of thinking through this podcast.

I’ve binged all her episodes and now I’m at a loss as there’s been nothing for several months.

This podcast has changed my way of thinking, enhanced my other views and has helped me have more visibility in my own life. So I pray we get more content.

Thanks Sophia, for being the light at the beginning & end of the tunnel!

Liana_Brunettin ,

Brilliant podcast!

This podcast is incredible, Sophia is such a compassionate and caring host. I have learned SO MUCH since listening to this podcast and keep learning each week. I’m beyond grateful to have found this. It truly has opened my eyes and changed my mind on a lot of very important topics I didn’t have much knowledge about.
Thank you 🙏🏼💖

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