Penn Badgley

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  1. Penn Badgley: Seriously Unserious

    11/11/2025

    Penn Badgley: Seriously Unserious

    Actor, podcaster, Scorpio king and now dad of four (including newborn twins!) Penn Badgley is here! We talk You, Gossip Girl, fatherhood, turning 39, and why he’s way more than the internet’s zaddy. He opens up about being a child actor, having complicated relationships with his roles and his real feelings about a gossip girl reboot & astrology. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Find Saie at sephora.com and every Sephora store across the US and Canada at saiehello.com Head to Columbia.com to get your hands on an Amaze Puff jacket - they're tough on cold, soft on you. Visit CleanSimpleEats.com - https://glnk.io/73q00/NOTSKINNY20 - and use code NOTSKINNY10 at checkout for 10% off your FIRST order PLUS free shipping. Do what I did, order Magnetic Me today to make changing time easier for you and your little one. And these make a great gift for friends or family with babies, too! New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to MagneticMe.com. Get an extra $100 site credit when you sell for the first time on therealreal.com/notskinny Go to ritual.com/notskinny for 40% off your first month subscription and early access to their Black Friday sale! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 4m
  2. Penn Badgley: How We Get Stuck (And How To Break Free)

    12/02/2025

    Penn Badgley: How We Get Stuck (And How To Break Free)

    Penn Badgley has spent most of his life being watched — the star of two of the more successful TV shows in recent history: Gossip Girl and You. And in these last five years, You became a cultural phenomenon. People fell in love with Joe Goldberg, and before that, Dan Humphrey. But what few knew what was happening in Penn’s real life while all of this was going on. Behind the scenes, he was going through an existential crisis that forced him to step back and look at his life in a completely different way. And that shift touched everything: his relationships, how he thought about love, how he understood himself. The more we chatted with Penn in the week’s episode of the Mighty Pursuit Podcast, the more we realized that this wasn’t just his story— it was actually a mirror for our own. The questions driving his crisis are the ones that define all of our lives. Over the course of two hours, we go everywhere — relationships, body image, childhood wounds, Joe Goldberg and the spiritual questions that have been forming underneath it all. What struck us most is Penn’s depth — the honesty and emotional intelligence he brings to each part of this story. You’ll quickly realize that this is one of his most-in depth conversations yet. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - The Stairs Incident 21:49 - Relationship Patterns & Ideas About Love 48:59 - Struggles with Self-Criticism 59:46 - The Existential Crisis 1:37:22 - Being at War with Joe Goldberg Mighty Pursuit Links: Website: https://www.mightypursuit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightypursuit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mightypursuit/ X: https://x.com/MightyPursuit Penn Badgley Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennbadgley/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iampennbadgley Crushmore (new book): https://amzn.to/48sGBjk For business inquiries: hello@mightypursuit.com

    2h 5m
  3. Sam Smith

    11/05/2025

    Sam Smith

    Sam Smith joins us for a raw and revealing conversation. Discover the surprising revelation about their journey from a young, talented singer to a global pop sensation. Sam talks about overcoming stage fright, the inspiring moments of writing their hit songs, and the unique way they find peace in New York City. Plus, get a sneak peek into Sam's intimate Brooklyn residency and learn why this next album might be their best work yet.    For a limited time, you can try Pretty Tasty for free -  just go to prettytasty.com, pick your flavor, and use code PODCRUSHED.    Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to ollie.com/podcrushed and use code podcrushed to get 60% off your first box!   00:00 Intro 04:53 Sam Smith’s Childhood and Early Influences 06:28 Navigating School as a Queer Kid 09:52 The Power of Music and Female Voices 20:41 Struggles with Weight and Self-Acceptance 26:27 First Experiences with Love and Heartbreak 31:30 Embarrassing Moments and Overcoming Stage Fright 34:21 Pursuing a Career in Music 36:22 Early Career and Record Deal Challenges 37:11 Deciding Between Musical Theater and Pop Stardom 37:58 Musical Influences and Recording Experiences 40:04 Family Influence and Early Performances 42:04 Themes of Love and Safety in Music 46:18 Personal Growth and Mental Health 47:34 Creating Authentic Music and Overcoming Challenges 49:40 New York Life and Relationship 54:27 The Importance of Water and Flow in Life 59:27 Reflecting on Career and Future Projects 01:07:55 Intimate Performances and New Music 01:12:07 Final Thoughts and Advice to Younger Self   Our new book Crushmore is out now! Go go go! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993    🎧 Want more from Podcrushed? 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 🐦 X / Twitter ✨ Follow Penn, Sophie & Nava Instagram Penn Sophie Nava TikTok Penn Sophie Nava See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 17m