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Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen

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On Broad Ideas, Rachel Bilson is joined by long-time best friend Olivia Allen to talk about sex, mental health, their belief (or lack of) in ghosts, and so much more. They’ll be joined by old friends, young friends, and some friends they haven’t met yet to have fun, casual conversations about the same kind of broad topics you'd find yourself discussing with your girlfriends.

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What’s it really like traveling the world with Bill Murray?

Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen welcome BAFTA-winning director Chris Cottam to Broad Ideas for a candid conversation about Hollywood, unexpected adventures, fatherhood, marriage, and the exp... more

Christmas cheer takes a sinister turn! Actress Arden Myrin and director Kevin Lewis join Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen for a special Broad Ideas episode celebrating their new Christmas horror comedy, Christmas at the Kringles.

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Rachel and Olivia sit down with D’Arcy Carden to chat about the power of positive self-talk, staying honest in relationships and parenting, and all the exciting projects she has coming up next!

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Recent Guests

Chris Cottam
BAFTA-winning director who has worked on celebrity travel programs and entertainment projects
Episode: Chris Cottam on Bill Murray, Hollywood Adventures & the Journeys That Change Us
Arden Myrin
Actress and cast member of Christmas at the Kringles
Episode: Arden Myrin & Kevin Lewis: Christmas Came Early. So Did the Horror.
Kevin Lewis
Director of Christmas at the Kringles
Episode: Arden Myrin & Kevin Lewis: Christmas Came Early. So Did the Horror.
D'Arcy Carden
Actress invited onto the show
Episode: D’Arcy Carden on Being Kinder To Yourself
Zach Braff
Actor, writer, director known for Scrubs and film work
Self/Entertainment Industry
Episode: Zach Braff on The Scrubs Revival
Jeff Hiller
Actor and author, known for his memoir 'Actress of a Certain Age'
Episode: Spirals and Success with Jeff Hiller
Casey Flynn
Human design expert and graduate of spiritual psychology.
Episode: Kaycee Flynn on Human Design
Erinn Hayes
Actress and star of It's Not Like That
Episode: It’s Not Like That with Erinn Hayes
Dr. Heather Hirsch
Expert in women's health, author of The Perimenopause Survival Guide
Episode: The Perimenopause Survival Guide with Heather Hirsch

Hosts

Rachel Bilson
Actor known for television and film roles.
Olivia Allen

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • One of my favorites, like hanging with your best friend

    I absolutely love this show! I don’t always know who each of the guests are when they come on, but the conversations are always entertaining and go in all sorts of interesting directions. Feels like I’m hanging out and chatting with friends whenever I listen. Rachel Olivia and Rob also have great chemistry so I enjoy the last segment of the show with them catching up, just like Dax and Monica do on armchair 😀

    Edit: when is this coming back? It just kinda ended randomly with no notice. I saw in... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    valiegirl26
    United Statesa month ago
  • False information but I’ve always loved you - but it’s been a few biggies

    Ugh, I love your friendship and I’ve listened to way more than a heap of your podcasts together. I used to look forward to them. There was that friend of Olivia’s, who had recently moved to Texas, with dog whistles mania. Particularly, about home schooling. Then, there was the hobby lobby aside from Rachel. Now it seems they are getting money to promote pro-natal content. Or maybe Olivia believes such. I think the fact that her husband, who is funneling people through MAHA, is a doctor gives her... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HollyHarlowBurns
    Canada8 months ago
  • Plzzz go back

    I loved this podcast but it has gotten increasingly more dull and more parent oriented. A lot of your listeners are not parents! Can we please have some episodes that discuss something else??

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Txzzzy
    United States10 months ago
  • More from Rachel

    Rachel is very insightful and I like listening to her but I find her podcast host Olivia just keeps talking over the host and guest. Appears to love hearing her own voice. Elizabeth day episode was brilliant bar the interjections from Olivia

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maireadley
    Irelanda year ago
  • honest take

    stop exploiting your ex and his family for personal gain, everyone knows you lied about who fathered your child and seriously stop talking about sex when you’re anti-feminist

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    midnight willows
    United Statesa year ago

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Opinions on the hosts are divided: some value their warmth and insight, while others criticize interruptions or preparation.
Some listeners want more guest introductions and broader representation in the guest lineup.
Some reviewers find the conversations meandering, too long, or overly focused on parenting.
Listeners appreciate the range of guests and topics, and some praise Olivia's questions and preparation.
Many listeners enjoy the hosts' chemistry and say the informal conversations feel like catching up with friends.

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#183
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Apple Podcasts
#224
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Chris Cottam on Bill Murray, Hollywood Adventures & the Journeys That Change Us
Q: How do you like being dealt with on set?
Cottam says he is still learning how to guide performers. He cites working with Colm Meaney as a lesson in creating a supportive space for an actor and only making subtle adjustments when needed.
Chris Cottam on Bill Murray, Hollywood Adventures & the Journeys That Change Us
Q: How do you get the best out of Bill Murray while filming with him?
Cottam says he does not try to direct Murray in a conventional way. He stays close enough to capture what happens, arranges the trip behind the scenes, and gives Murray space to decide what he wants to do.
Arden Myrin & Kevin Lewis: Christmas Came Early. So Did the Horror.
Q: How do you prepare for a scene and make room for improvisation?
Arden Myrin says she learns lines through repeated practice until they become embodied, allowing her to focus on her scene partner and react in the moment. She says improvisation works best when the set feels safe and the director trusts the actors.
Arden Myrin & Kevin Lewis: Christmas Came Early. So Did the Horror.
Q: What was your mindset going into playing Julie, and how did you approach the character?
Rachel Bilson says the supportive, playful set and the surrounding comedic cast let her stay present and respond to the chemistry. She found the straight role challenging amid the other characters' heightened behavior.
The Perimenopause Survival Guide with Heather Hirsch
Q: Can hormone therapy be beneficial?
Hormone therapy is highly beneficial for many women to alleviate symptoms related to hormonal changes during perimenopause.

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What is Broad Ideas about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Casual, candid conversations move between relationships, friendship, mental health, parenting, women's health, spirituality, and entertainment. Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen bring the ease of longtime friends talking together, with humor and personal stories alongside interviews with actors, comedians, authors, and specialists. Guests discuss their creative work and personal experiences, from television and books to anxiety, fertility, perimenopause, and self-development. Listener Q&As and book-club conversations add variety to the interview format, while the hosts' own perspectives keep the discussion personal rather than formal. The range suits people who enjoy pop culture and unfiltered conversation, as well as those interested in how e... more

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1. Chris Cottam
2. Arden Myrin
3. Kevin Lewis
4. D'Arcy Carden
5. Zach Braff
6. Jeff Hiller
7. Casey Flynn
8. Erinn Hayes

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