What Are We Even Doing? with Kyle MacLachlan

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Join award-winning actor and social media madman Kyle MacLachlan on “What Are We Even Doing,” where he sits down with Millennial and Gen Z actors, musicians, artists, and content creators to share stories about the entertainment industry past, present, and future. Kyle and his guests will talk shop, compare notes on life, and generally be weird together. In a good way. Their conversations will resonate with listeners of any age whose interests lie in television & film, music, art, or pop culture.

  1. What is Evan Ross Katz Even Doing?

    3H AGO

    What is Evan Ross Katz Even Doing?

    Kyle hosts social media star, writer & podcaster Evan Ross Katz this week to chat about Mike White dubbing him the “Most Valuable Hypeman In the History of Television,” Evan’s eternal love for Sarah Michelle Gellar & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and what makes some shows–like Twin Peaks and SATC–timeless. The two delve into Evan’s creative aspirations, how they handled their teen years, Evan’s approach to interviewing & dream subjects, and the power of connecting & listening. Kyle scores an invite to Evan’s next Chaos Dinner & gets the tea on why plus ones aren’t allowed before testing Evan’s fandom with lines from his favorite TV shows in a segment called Who EVAN Said That? Don’t miss Kyle answer Evan’s questions about And Just Like That and details on his upcoming projects!    Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?  Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions  Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich  Research by Kimberly Walls  Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  2. What is Ego Nwodim Even Doing?

    FEB 12

    What is Ego Nwodim Even Doing?

    The one and only Ego Nwodim helps Kyle answer “what are we even doing?” in an infectiously silly chat about how she plotted her career trajectory from USC biology major to successful actor, writer & comedian, the unforgettable magic of Miss Eggy & Ego’s canon of masterful SNL characters, her creative process & improv superpowers, and the importance of presence & fun. Kyle and Ego unpack that time she set her lawn ablaze and what it’s like hosting her Thanks Dad podcast while balancing all her upcoming projects before flexing their improv & FaceTime skills in a guessing game called “Flustered FaceTime Farewells”.   Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?  Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions  Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich  Research by Kimberly Walls  Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  3. What is Jordan Firstman Even Doing?

    FEB 5

    What is Jordan Firstman Even Doing?

    Actor, writer, director, musical artist & producer Jordan Firstman joins Kyle in the pod stu to muse about being & having a muse, Jordan’s creative process & feature directorial debut with Club Kid, and his Laura Dern song & standom. Of course, the two discuss all things I Love LA, including Rachel Sennott’s spot-on depiction of the industry’s current vibe, what it’s like being Charlie, and getting a second season! Don’t miss a theatrical tribute to Jordan’s iconic album, Secrets, with Slammin’ Monologues: Secrets Edition! – a game where Kyle & Jordan perform dramatic readings of his song lyrics.  Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?  Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions  Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich  Research by Kimberly Walls  Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  4. What is Owen Thiele Even Doing?

    JAN 29

    What is Owen Thiele Even Doing?

    Actor, comedian, writer, podcaster & breath of fresh air Owen Thiele mics up with Kyle to chat about how he turned his sleep troubles into a hit podcast, late night inventions, childhood & the core memory that led to Owen’s career, being part of the amazing Overcompensating community, the entrepreneurial spirit of millennials & Gen Z, Owen’s desire to be a Desperate Housewife (reboot alert!), podcasting styles, and the genius of Alex Cooper. Don’t miss a live call to Owen’s dad, a Facetune tutorial for Kyle, the scoop on Owen’s upcoming autobiographical Amazon show, and a sizzling segment inspired by Owen’s In Your Dreams podcast called “Even Hotter Takes!” served with truth & hot cocoa.      Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?  Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions  Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich  Research by Kimberly Walls  Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  5. What is Tefi Pessoa Even Doing?

    JAN 22

    What is Tefi Pessoa Even Doing?

    Digital creator, columnist & podcaster Tefi Pessoa sits down with Kyle to unpack how she established her career & connects with so many people via pop culture, a mindblowing Elizabeth Taylor story, how to approach auditions & choose optimism, their thoughts on Britney Spears & Hamlet, how Tefi navigates interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, Kyle’s longtime love for wine, social media, why it’s time to really be weird, and the sweet nectar of nostalgia. Keep it locked for “Teach Me Tefi”, a lesson on current Internet trends just for Kyle. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?  Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions  Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich  Research by Kimberly Walls  Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  6. What is Holmes Even Doing?

    JAN 15

    What is Holmes Even Doing?

    Kyles kicks the New Year off right by celebrating creativity & silliness with actor, comedian & writer extraordinaire, Holmes. The OVERCOMPENSATING castmates discuss what it was like making the show & using improv to bring the iconic Hailey to life, why they feel more comfortable as characters than themselves, the internet as nonbinary, TWIN PEAKS & David Lynch’s one-of-a-kind talent, the healing powers of live improv & laughter, the impact catering to an audience has on art, Holmes’ love for timers & THE BACHELOR, the lasting importance of queer representation & an unforgettable round of “Would You Rather”.    Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network, and Full Picture Productions  Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber, and Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon and Nicholas Giuricich  Research by Kimberly Walls  Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  7. What is Drew Afualo Even Doing?

    JAN 8

    What is Drew Afualo Even Doing?

    Kyle is joined by comedian, podcaster, and NYT bestselling author Drew Afualo aka the internet’s “Queen of the Roasts” and the reason certain men fear the For You Page to talk core memories, career chaos, and what it’s like making a living in the world’s loudest comment section. The two dive into Drew’s TikTok origin story, how she turned hate comments into a full-blown empire, and what she’s learned hosting The Comment Section. Plus, don’t miss Deep Divin’, Kyle’s custom game for Drew where they read real comments from their socials and have to guess whose they are: Kyle’s wholesome internet or Drew’s beautiful chaos. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network, and Full Picture Productions  Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber, and Maia Mizrahi Editing by Mikey Harmon and Nicholas Giuricich  Research by Kimberly Walls  Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @wawedwithkyle TikTok: @wawedwithkyle YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  8. What is Simu Liu Even Doing?

    12/18/2025

    What is Simu Liu Even Doing?

    This week, Kyle hosts award-winning actor, best-selling author, UNICEF Ambassador & producer Simu Liu, who regales us with tales of being a stock photo legend, why he pursued acting over accounting, how he broke into Hollywood & navigates the industry, teenage rebellion & popstar aspirations, powerful nudges from extraordinary people, and what it was like making history as the first Asian Marvel superhero. Kyle gets the inside scoop on Simu’s experiences acting & producing THE COPENHAGEN TEST (out December 27 on Peacock) and working with Greta Gerwig on BARBIE before the masks & capes come out for a captivating game called, “Simu and His Superhero Sidekick.” Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network, and Full Picture Productions Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber + Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber, and Maia MizrahiEditing by Mikey Harmon and Nicholas Giuricich Research by Kimberly Walls Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials! Instagram: @wawedwithkyleTikTok: @wawedwithkyleYouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
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Join award-winning actor and social media madman Kyle MacLachlan on “What Are We Even Doing,” where he sits down with Millennial and Gen Z actors, musicians, artists, and content creators to share stories about the entertainment industry past, present, and future. Kyle and his guests will talk shop, compare notes on life, and generally be weird together. In a good way. Their conversations will resonate with listeners of any age whose interests lie in television & film, music, art, or pop culture.

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
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