Work in Progress with Sophia Bush
iHeartPodcastsWork 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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 341 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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In this special Pride Month fan Q&A, Sophia gets candid about everything from coming out and finding the courage to be fully yourself to the surprisingly personal fear she’s working to balance alongside the excitement she’s feeling about her upcoming... more
Bonus time with Hayley means a deep dive into the masterclass in tenacity that was the making of "Girls Like Girls" - the movie!
Hear why Hayley insists this love story is as mainstream as it gets! Plus, what she promises to focus on as soon as the... more
Hayley Kiyoko turned her pop anthem “Girls Like Girls” into a best-selling novel and now a hotly anticipated feature film. But the 10-year struggle to see this movie get made only strengthened Hayley's resolve to ensure queer, female stories are shar... more
Sophia couldn't let Tan France go without getting in on the "Honorable Gays" hilarity as the two test the premise of his new YouTube series. Turns out, Sophia was born to deliver hot takes and judgy AITA commentary! Meanwhile, if you started saying "... more
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- 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 Podcasts5Dardles7
United States5 months ago - Uninteresting
Uninteresting and bland
Apple Podcasts1Web QueenUnited States5 months ago - Kamala-
There is HOPE! We must fight and love at the same time. We must.
Apple Podcasts1Jj jelledUnited 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 Podcasts5mooseslkUnited States8 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 Podcasts5DDawg2United States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #159 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #103 |  Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |  Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  Chile/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Ireland/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  Poland/Arts |
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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.
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Work in Progress launched 7 years ago and published 341 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Work in Progress include:
1. Hayley Kiyoko
2. Tan France
3. Lisa Blunt Rochester
4. Elissa Slotkin
5. Kelli Giddish
6. Lauren Holly
7. Zoe Lister-Jones
8. Jennie Garth
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