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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush iHeartPodcasts
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4.6 • 2.9K Ratings
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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.
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Work in Progress: Ben McKenzie
Ben McKenzie not only survived the 00s but also the glare of the spotlight. The actor shot to fame as a troubled teenager in the mega-hit series The O.C., which debuted the same year as another teen drama, One Tree Hill.
Ben and Sophia share stories about what it was like being young and dealing with fame on their respective hit shows. Ben also opens up about being terrified of being put in the 'teen actor' box, being confused with his character, and meeting his wife, Morena Baccarin, on The O.C. set but not remembering!
Plus, Ben dishes about showing his 7-year-old daughter The O.C. and her reaction to the show, his childhood dream of being a football player and how he ended up acting instead, and what inspired him to write the book, "Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud."
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Work in Progress: Alisyn Camerota
Alisyn Camerota went from a punk rock teen to a respected journalist anchoring for CNN, and now she is an author sharing her story of survival and success in her new memoir, "Combat Love."
Alisyn opens up to Sophia about chasing her dreams of being a journalist, her experience working at Fox News under Roger Ailes, including sexual harassment, not buying into their mission statement, and transitioning from Fox to rival network CNN.
Alisyn also talks about her decision to write a memoir, how writing helped heal her relationship with her mother, and the power of music in her life!
Alisyn Camerota's new book, "Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home," is available now.
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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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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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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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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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Customer Reviews
Democrats Need Sophia
I’m a 37 year-old, well-informed, queer woman. I am terrified for the state of our democracy, and I find myself constantly let down by my party. I love the MSNBC line-up, but I am finding myself more and more disenfranchised. I hear a lot of white voices wondering what we can do to get the black vote. I see older politicians, that I used look up to, scolding their base for expressing concerns regarding age.
Sophia brings engaging and thoughtful guests to the table, relevant activists that are really making changes in the world, and talking about the issues that matter to the growing progressive base.
This review comes after turning off “How to Win 2024” five minutes in and finding relief in Sophia’s latest episode. Keep up the great work! We need more people like you because politicians have blinders on. Trump is leading because he placates his base, he doesn’t scold them.
Agenda pusher
Sophia is horrible and disgusting. She claims she fights for workmen’s rights but that’s the opposite of what she does. She has a man pretending to be a girl on and tears real women down. She doesn’t have an open mind at all and doesn’t see who little girls should truly look up to. She’s a typical Hollywood troll. She wanted fame and fortune so she has sold her soul to the devil.
Omg
You are amazing. I love your presence in interviews, and your intellect shines through. Your interview with Jenn Psaki was A-mazing and your podcast is awesome. I’d love to hear you talk with Rachel Maddow!!! BRAVA.