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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 res... more

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Actor, author & dancer Maddie Ziegler joins Kyle this week and the two get right to unpacking Maddie’s incredible worth ethic & ambition, how she manifested her Pretty Lethal role & reconnected with dance, what it was like working with Uma Thurman, K... more

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This week, Kyle and Barbie Ferreira, actor, model and producer crack the “what are we even doing” code with a wildly fun convo about childhood acting dreams, dragging her grandma to auditions, being “too green” at age 8, fake-it-til-you-make-it confi... more

This week, Kyle & Grace Reiter – actor, writer, director & That’s Enough podcast host – crack the “what are we even doing” code with an infectiously fun convo about Grace’s Hunger Games But Better film & Ginger Twinsies role, teenage stagefright, Aus... more

Singer, songwriter & actor Justine Skye helps Kyle figure out what we’re even doing this week with stories about her time as a teen Tumblr sensation, her latest music & how she reinvented her sound, why Ibiza inspires her, and the current state of so... more

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Recent Guests

Maddie Ziegler
Actress, dancer, and author featured guest
Self-reported artist and creator
Episode: What is Maddie Ziegler Even Doing?
Barbara Ferreira
Actress, model, OG Tumblr presence, and indie/film actor
Self/Barbie Ferreira
Episode: What is Barbie Ferreira Even Doing?
Grace Reiter
Comedian, podcaster, actress
Grace Reiter (creator)
Episode: What is Grace Reiter Even Doing?
Justine Skye
Actress and musician; former Tumblr sensation
Episode: What is Justine Skye Even Doing?
Angourie Rice
Actress, author and bread baker
Australian actor; author of Stuck Up and Stupid and My Wonderful Disgrace
Episode: What is Angourie Rice Even Doing?
Ted Danson
Actor with decades of acclaimed work, including Cheers and collaborations with major directors
Episode: What is Ted Danson Even Doing?
Charlie Puth
Singer-songwriter and guest on the episode
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Episode: What is Charlie Puth Even Doing?
Kathryn Newton
Actress, guest on the episode
Episode: What is Kathryn Newton Even Doing?
Joel Kim Booster
Actor, writer, producer, comedian
Independent/Actor
Episode: What is Joel Kim Booster Even Doing?

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Kyle MacLachlan
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Just listen❣️

    Delightfully surprising & fresh, loving it 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dahlyarose
    United States5 months ago
  • Kyle McLaughlin

    I have been talking about doing podcast lately and my wife sent me your pod cast this morning and I found it shocking that she has never sent me any sort of podcast link before and yours being the only one considering we share the same name just completely different spelling too our last names it would be and honor too be on a podcast of yours too share my life experiences my life stories and talk about everyday life I am from upstate New York in a town called Rochester NY if possible please mak... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KyleMcLA
    United States6 months ago
  • Character Actor in the Streets, Main Character in the Sheets (my heart)

    As if I couldn’t admire Kyle MacLachlan’s work enough, he had to go and make the most charming, silly, thoughtful, and engaging interview podcast I’ve heard in a long time!

    If you, too, have been sensing a seismic shift in the entertainment industry, headed by some of the youngest and most talented actors, comedians, musicians, and content creators working today, and you’re interested in learning about their process/ambitions/favorite Shakespearean insults, then what are you even doing??! Subs... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paddlin’ Peggy Hill
    United States6 months ago
  • Delightful

    Kyle has such a way with people that I always feel like his questions and conversations are out of sheer curiosity and interest as opposed to just reading off a list. I could listen to him all day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poitrasity
    United States6 months ago
  • the adpocalypse is nigh

    love that kyle is doing a podcast. really don’t love the fact that the ads breaks are almost 21 minutes worth of the episode. like, i get the money grab, but if you’re gonna put 21 minutes of ads in, you should probably make the episodes a bit longer. i’m so sorry but i don’t think i’ll be listening to any more episodes :(

    Apple Podcasts
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    994473950
    Canada7 months ago

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Some feedback notes heavy ad breaks; overall sentiment leans positive about the conversations and guest variety.
Listeners praise the host's engaging curiosity and interview rapport.
Praises for cross-generational perspectives and natural chemistry between host and guests.
Guests and topics are described as varied, fresh, and insightful with a lively vibe.

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What is Barbie Ferreira Even Doing?
Q: What drew you to horror and darker material, and how did working on indie projects influence your career?
She recalls the appeal of horror's psychological aspects, her interest in non-traditional roles, and the value of indie projects that prioritize artistic integrity over big-budget spectacle.
What is Barbie Ferreira Even Doing?
Q: How did your early experiences shape your confidence as you grew in the industry?
She explains growing up in a modest, immigrant family, watching her mother work hard, and using performance and persistence as a way out of her circumstances, which built a lasting belief in herself.
What is Ted Danson Even Doing?
Q: What keeps you motivated after decades in the industry?
A combination of hunger, the joy of collaboration, and the ongoing desire to push myself with and learn from younger creators.
What is Kathryn Newton Even Doing?
Q: How did you first realize this craft could be a lifelong pursuit?
The guest describes discovering acting early in life, following gut feelings and seeing the potential in a long-standing love for performance, reinforced by on-set opportunities and mentors.
What is Avan Jogia Even Doing?
Q: What sparked Avan Jogia to pursue a career in acting and the arts?
Avan describes early inspiration from iconic fantasy and puppet performances, like The Muppets Treasure Island, which ignited a fascination with storytelling and performance that he carried into acting, music, and other creative outlets.

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This show pairs actor Kyle MacLachlan with a rotating slate of Millennial and Gen Z guests from acting, music, comedy, and content creation to explore careers, creative processes, and the evolving entertainment landscape. Episodes blend candid origin stories, behind-the-scenes workflows, and personal reflections on storytelling, audience feedback, and industry shifts. Listeners can expect a lively mix of humor, practical career insights, and cultural commentary, with a focus on vulnerability, preparation, and cross-generational perspectives. A standout trait across episodes is the host's curious, rapport-driven interviewing style that often surfaces unconventional anecdotes and a playful sense of wonder about fame, artistry, and the busines... more

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1. Maddie Ziegler
2. Barbara Ferreira
3. Grace Reiter
4. Justine Skye
5. Angourie Rice
6. Ted Danson
7. Charlie Puth
8. Kathryn Newton

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