Rephonic
Artwork for Work in Progress

Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

iHeartPodcasts
Mental Health
Activism
Motherhood
Women Empowerment
Personal Growth
One Tree Hill
Climate Change
Parenting
Journalism
Amanda Knox
Women's Rights
Politics
Democracy
Jojo Levesque
Acting
Identity
Reproductive Rights
Dylan Hour
Friendship
Self-Care

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes347Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
MusicArts

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Work in Progress

Latest Episodes

Shawn and Andrew aren't just striving to create a happy home; they are determined to nurture and sustain it. In this candid bonus conversation, the couple reflect on protecting childhood joy, redefining success, and the key advice that has helped sha... more

Despite Olympic gold, NFL dreams, and a life that looked perfect from the outside, Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East faced identity crises, hard pivots, and unexpected lessons that came after the applause faded. They open up about marriage, parentho... more

Having spent much of her life meeting other people's expectations, Brooke Shields is now defining success on her own terms. In part two of this intimate conversation, she reflects on aging, creative control, second acts, and why her popular mystery s... more

What happens when someone who has been looked at her entire life finally gets to decide how she wants to be seen? Brooke Shields reflects on motherhood, friendship, aging, identity, and the complicated gift of growing up in public—offering hard-won w... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Brooke Shields
Iconic actor, model, author, and executive producer of You're Killing Me on Acorn TV
Acorn TV / You're Killing Me
Episode: Brooke Shields - part 1
Dr. Jill Biden
First Lady of the United States (2009-2017) and advocate for women's health
White House / Biden Administration
Episode: Dr. Jill Biden - part 2
Jill Biden
Former First Lady, educator, public servant
White House / Public service
Episode: Dr. Jill Biden - part 1
Christopher Griffin
Plant Queen, educator and author
Plant Queen / Educator
Episode: Gather & Grow with Plant Kween
Hayley Kiyoko
Singer, author, filmmaker
Episode: Hayley Kiyoko
Tan France
Fashion icon, Queer Eye star, producer and actor
French Tech Media (The P Word, Honorable Gaze, acting projects)
Episode: Tan France
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Delaware's sole representative in the House prior to Senate service; Senator
United States Senate (Delaware)
Episode: Senators Elissa Slotkin & Lisa Blunt Rochester
Elissa Slotkin
Senator with background in national security and foreign policy
United States Senate (Michigan)
Episode: Senators Elissa Slotkin & Lisa Blunt Rochester
Kelli Giddish
Actress known for Law & Order SVU
NBC/CBS; Law & Order SVU
Episode: Kelli Giddish

Host

Sophia Bush
Host of Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • My fav ADHD’r Brain

    This woman is my soul sister. She says everything the way I would say it before I even say it. All of the healing aspects and her pure devotion to activism and love is helping me on my own healing journey. Her guests are fire, too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dardles7
    United States5 months ago
  • Uninteresting

    Uninteresting and bland

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Web Queen
    United States5 months ago
  • Kamala-

    There is HOPE! We must fight and love at the same time. We must.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jj jelled
    United States7 months ago
  • Love

    The pod and Sophie and for the love of all that is good in the universe the music does NOT match the fabulousness of this program 😫😘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mooseslk
    United States9 months ago
  • Ya’ll are dumb

    Not everyone, of course. Just the nimrods who don’t know how to skip over episodes of WIP so they can focus on DQ episodes. Mama didn’t teach you if you don’t have something nice/productive to say then keep your mouth shut?

    Keep doing what you do, Sophia! You are a bright light in this chaotic world of ours!

    PS… love the dark hair 🥰🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDawg2
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners wish for more structure or balance in political topics, while others praise bold, unapologetic discussions.
Listeners appreciate the candid, thoughtful conversations and the host's genuine curiosity.
Guests are diverse and bring insightful perspectives on culture, gender, and leadership.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#173
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#139
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#91
Ukraine/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#122
Brazil/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#144
Philippines/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#197
Colombia/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gather & Grow with Plant Kween
Q: What does Plant Queen mean and how did the name come about?
The Dance Queen inspiration from ABBA led to Plant Queen as a playful, memorable brand that reflects joy, identity, and a public-facing educator role.
Gather & Grow with Plant Kween
Q: So can you tell me about the first plant you bought?
The first plant was a Marble Queen Pothos bought during grad school; it became a lifelong companion and sparked the growing journey.
BONUS: Tan France
Q: Should the wedding be about the photos or the people involved?
The guests discuss shifting focus back to authentic emotions and the real purpose of marriage rather than chasing a flawless Instagram-ready image.
BONUS: Tan France
Q: Am I the asshole for asking my friend not to wear makeup to my wedding?
Tan argues that while boundaries are reasonable, it's important to approach the topic with empathy and offer options, emphasizing that friendship and comfort should come before a rigid aesthetic.
Sophia Answers Fans' Questions!
Q: Would you ever do a one-woman show like Cynthia Arifo did in London?
I would love to try something similar, perhaps eight weeks with a long rehearsal period; it's an incredible feat of artistry, and while 16 weeks sounds daunting, I'm open to the challenge if the right opportunity comes along.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Work in Progress

What is Work in Progress about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid interview series that centers on personal growth, career pivots, and meaningful conversations with high-profile guests from acting, filmmaking, activism, science, and politics. Episodes frequently explore balancing ambition with family, creative process, and how lived experiences inform advocacy and leadership. Notable threads include indie filmmaking, motherhood, climate action, personal healing, and bold conversations about culture, representation, and civic engagement. The show often features practical takeaways for listeners pursuing creative work, public service, or social impact, and stands out for its warm, probing interview style and willingness to tackle weighty topics with honesty and humor.

Where can I find podcast stats for Work in Progress?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Work in Progress. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Work in Progress and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Work in Progress get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Work in Progress, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Work in Progress?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Work in Progress, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Work in Progress have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Work in Progress has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Work in Progress?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Work in Progress:

1. Drama Queens
2. Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky
3. We Ride at Dawn (ish)
4. Dear Chelsea
5. Good Hang with Amy Poehler

How many episodes of Work in Progress are there?

Work in Progress launched 7 years ago and published 347 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Work in Progress?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Work in Progress?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Work in Progress from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Work in Progress?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Work in Progress. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Work in Progress?

Recent guests on Work in Progress include:

1. Brooke Shields
2. Dr. Jill Biden
3. Jill Biden
4. Christopher Griffin
5. Hayley Kiyoko
6. Tan France
7. Lisa Blunt Rochester
8. Elissa Slotkin

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days