Brooke Shields

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  1. Katie Couric on shaking the morning show stigma

    12/19/2023

    Katie Couric on shaking the morning show stigma

    Legendary broadcast journalist Katie Couric joins our final episode to share lessons she's learned from her extraordinary career. Katie tells Brooke how she responded when CNN’s president questioned her talent, what she took from her history-making turn at CBS Evening News, and how she fought to shake the “morning news albatross.” Speaking candidly about the lingering pain from her husband and sister’s deaths, Katie also shares how standing up to cancer has become her life’s mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  2. Brooke Shields

    12/06/2021

    Brooke Shields

    Brooke Shields (A Castle for Christmas) is an actor and model. Brooke joins the Armchair Expert to discuss raising two teenage girls, how her mother always aspired to be a model, and the misogyny that exists within the advertisement industry. Brooke and Dax talk about wanting to make their real-life experiences into movie scenes, how celebrities are often sexualized at a very young age, and why she decided to go to an Ivy League school. Brooke explains how she is working to help women over 40 find their identity, that it was like a dream to shoot a movie in Scotland, and how she is an advocate for the mental health of mothers everywhere. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 55m
  3. Episode 1423 - Brooke Shields

    04/03/2023

    Episode 1423 - Brooke Shields

    Brooke Shields is able to look back critically on the toxic culture and misogynistic power structure that pervaded her early career while remaining grateful for the life she lived and the person she became. Marc talks with Brooke about her journey from modeling to acting to motherhood, as explored in the new documentary Pretty Baby. They also delve into the complicated relationship Brooke had with her own mother and what Brooke is hoping to impart to her own teen daughters today. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 28m
  4. Chelsea Handler on knowing when to walk away

    12/27/2022

    Chelsea Handler on knowing when to walk away

    Chelsea Handler (Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Handler: Revolution) joins Brooke for the final episode of season one! The two chat about the surprising way Chelsea got into comedy, their cringeworthy Bill Cosby stories, and how the death of Chelsea’s oldest brother changed the entire course of her life. Plus, Chelsea looks back at her year of “Now What?” moments, including fighting to get her special sold and deciding to walk away from her relationship with comedian Jo Koy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  5. Why Willie Geist is the anti-Anchorman

    10/17/2023

    Why Willie Geist is the anti-Anchorman

    Brooke’s good friend and long-lost brother Willie Geist (Morning Joe, Sunday Today) joins the pod and shares the ways in which living in the South for 10 years changed his worldview, the moment he got (and then subsequently lost) a dream job, and what his father’s Parkinson’s diagnosis taught him about gratitude. Brooke and Willie reminisce about the origins of their friendship, including the show-stopping way Brooke first met his family (spoiler: it involves theft.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  6. Dr. Sanjay Gupta on training your brain to be resilient

    11/21/2023

    Dr. Sanjay Gupta on training your brain to be resilient

    Neurosurgeon, podcast host, and CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta chats with Brooke about why some brains respond more positively to “now what” moments than others, what his mom’s refugee journey taught him about resilience, and why his pivot into broadcasting was one of the biggest challenges of his life. Plus, Brooke and Sanjay share the advice they’d give their 25-year-old selves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  7. Jennifer Esposito on not taking no for an answer

    12/05/2023

    Jennifer Esposito on not taking no for an answer

    Writer, director, and actress Jennifer Esposito stops by to talk about her critically acclaimed new film, Fresh Kills, and shares how making her dream project helped her heal from years of abuse from industry heavyweights. Brooke and Jennifer discuss the importance of self-advocacy, Jennifer’s life-long struggle with celiac disease, and the power of art to breed greater empathy and understanding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  8. John Stamos on sobriety and choosing to survive

    10/31/2023

    John Stamos on sobriety and choosing to survive

    Have mercy! John Stamos and Brooke take a trip down memory lane as they reminisce about their young Hollywood days and their struggle to find legitimacy as actors. John opens up about his early “hatred” of Full House, his past alcohol addiction, and how love letters from his parents inspired him to write a memoir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  9. Cheryl Strayed on embracing the gray area

    11/28/2023

    Cheryl Strayed on embracing the gray area

    Author, advice columnist, and all-around badass Cheryl Strayed joins Brooke for a wide-ranging conversation about parenting, childhood poverty, and what it means to be rich in love. Cheryl gets candid about the years leading up to her famous trek on the Pacific Crest Trail, and shares why she’s in need of another life-changing journey. Plus, the one thing Cheryl keeps in mind whenever she gives advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  10. Geena Davis is done being quiet

    10/18/2022

    Geena Davis is done being quiet

    Geena Davis (Thelma and Louise, A League of Their Own, Commander in Chief) joins Brooke to talk about the perils of having polite parents, how playing empowered female characters onscreen helped her cope with childhood trauma and her latest thoughts on Bill Murray. Plus, she shares a #MeToo moment involving a Hollywood director that changed how she forever saw the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  11. Brooke's husband Chris Henchy takes the hot seat

    12/12/2023

    Brooke's husband Chris Henchy takes the hot seat

    Brooke’s hubby Chris Henchy makes his “Now What?” debut! The couple swap details about their meet-cute on the Warner Brothers lot, their parenting skills and favorite family traditions, and how Chris’ dedication to his Irish granny helped convince Brooke he was "the one." Chris also opens up about his journey from finance bro to comedy writer, and shares how he moved on from the failure of his first movie to one of his greatest successes to date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  12. Guy Fieri on the tragic wake-up call that changed his life

    07/25/2023

    Guy Fieri on the tragic wake-up call that changed his life

    Buckle up for the Mayor of Flavortown! Chef, restauranteur, and TV personality Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games) joins Brooke for a story-packed episode. Guy shares how a childhood rebellion against vegetarian food pushed him towards the culinary world, how he grappled with his younger sister’s death from cancer and the ways in which her legacy inspired him to think (and cook!) differently. Plus, Guy shares how a tragic wake-up call as a teenager pushed him away from life in the fast lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  13. How Bethenny Frankel honed her instincts

    06/13/2023

    How Bethenny Frankel honed her instincts

    Entrepreneur and media personality Bethenny Frankel kicks off Season 3 with a candid conversation with Brooke about her chaotic childhood and what growing up at the racetracks taught her about business. Bethenny reflects on her pre-Housewives days (including a nightmare audition for The Apprentice), how she moved forward after her divorce, and what led to her latest venture as a beauty influencer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  14. Now what do we do about women’s health?

    08/15/2023

    Now what do we do about women’s health?

    Gynecologist and women’s health expert Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz joins Brooke for an information-packed episode about aging, fertility, and menopause. The two discuss why society has normalized women’s pain, and what we can all do to better advocate for our well-being. Plus, the physiological “Now What?” moments you should look for in your lifetime. Love Dr. Suzanne as much as we do? Check out her latest book “Menopause Bootcamp” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  15. A Blue Lagoon Reunion with Christopher Atkins

    12/20/2022

    A Blue Lagoon Reunion with Christopher Atkins

    Brooke reunites with Blue Lagoon co-star Christopher Atkins to swap stories about their 1980 movie that became a surprising cult classic. Did they ever date? Did a young Brooke make a powerful acting choice or was it just pneumonia? Hear the good, the bad, and the ugly, including how the two really felt about all the nudity on set. Plus, Chris opens up about the life-changing moment when Hollywood broke him and his 36-year sobriety journey that followed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  16. Why Julianna Margulies chose happiness over a $27 million paycheck

    10/11/2022

    Why Julianna Margulies chose happiness over a $27 million paycheck

    Brooke and Julianna Margulies (ER, The Good Wife, The Morning Show) swap stories about their bohemian childhoods, what it’s like to realize you’re famous, and how they've learned to shed the labels given to them by others. Plus, why Julianna turned down a $27 million paycheck in order to leave ER and how she dealt with the unexpected backlash from fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  17. Joan Baez on learning to confront the past

    11/14/2023

    Joan Baez on learning to confront the past

    Singer, songwriter, and activist Joan Baez chats with Brooke about her new documentary “I Am Noise,” and shares why she chose now to reveal intimate new details about her personal life and music. Joan also reflects on some of the biggest moments of her 60-year career (including her performance at The March on Washington), how our voices shape our identity, and what it means to be courageous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  18. How being a benchwarmer pushed Ellie Kemper into comedy

    08/22/2023

    How being a benchwarmer pushed Ellie Kemper into comedy

    Ellie Kemper (The Office, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and Brooke bond over memories of their alma mater Princeton (Go Tigers!), and their shared love for Wawa hoagies. Ellie also opens up about her short-lived career as a D1 athlete, her 'terrifying' audition for SNL, and why you won’t see her in a drama anytime soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  19. Bowen Yang on why he ditched a medical career for comedy

    10/10/2023

    Bowen Yang on why he ditched a medical career for comedy

    “Now What?” returns with actor-comedian Bowen Yang! Brooke talks with Bowen about his early days recording Saturday Night Live on VHS tapes, why he abruptly left his MCAT mid-exam, and the warning Lorne Michaels gave him before he joined the cast of "SNL." Bowen opens up about learning to embrace his queerness after his painful experience with conversion therapy and explains why "compassion" is an integral part of his comedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  20. Lionel Richie on why it’s good to fail

    03/14/2023

    Lionel Richie on why it’s good to fail

    Hello… It’s Lionel Richie. The music icon -- and Brooke's longtime friend! -- joins the podcast to share his experiences growing up in Alabama during the civil rights movement, the first song he ever wrote, and his unexpected rise from college freshman to Motown superstar. Plus, Lionel explains the biggest lesson he learned as a co-parent and why he wishes his own children “lots of failures" when they're young. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
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