Call It What It Is...All Over Again

Summary

Call It What It Is: One-Year Anniversary Special

Podcast Information:

• Title: Call It What It Is
• Hosts: Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington
• Release Date: July 2, 2025
• Description: Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, best friends both known for their roles on Grey’s Anatomy, navigate the complexities of life and friendship. From heartfelt pep talks to lively problem-solving sessions, they share their journey and open up their friendship circle to listeners, tackling topics like infidelity, toxic relationships, and more—with a mix of humor and authenticity.

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Introduction

In the special one-year anniversary episode titled "Call It What It Is...All Over Again," hosts Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington reflect on their podcasting journey, celebrating a year of friendship, growth, and connection with their audience. Despite being separated due to work commitments, the duo delivers heartfelt messages, emphasizing the strength and authenticity of their bond.

Reflections on the First Year

Jessica and Camilla take a moment to reminisce about their inaugural year, expressing gratitude and amazement at how swiftly time has passed. Jessica shares her initial fears and excitement:

Jessica Capshaw ([02:40]): "I was so nervous. I was standing in the iHeartRadio podcast recording room and I was truly having to do some deep breathing exercises and grounding myself before Ms. Mandy Moore came on. And then she was so kind and so wonderful and then we were kind of off to the races."

Camilla echoes similar sentiments, highlighting the seamless transition into podcasting and the joy of sharing their stories.

Memorable Moments and Guests

The hosts recount memorable episodes and guests that have shaped their podcast. Jessica nostalgically mentions their first guest, Mandy Moore, emphasizing how supportive and inspiring she was:

Jessica Capshaw ([03:00]): "Ms. Mandy Moore was so kind and so wonderful and then we were kind of off to the races."

Camilla adds her favorite moments, noting how each guest brought unique perspectives and depth to their discussions, enriching the podcast's content.

Growth and Learning

Over the past year, Jessica and Camilla have experienced significant personal and professional growth. Jessica identifies three words that encapsulate their journey:

Jessica Capshaw ([05:20]): "Growth, compelling, and inspiring."

They discuss how podcasting has allowed them to bring their most authentic selves to listeners, creating a space where genuine conversations thrive. This authenticity has fostered a deeper connection with their audience, making the podcast a true reflection of their friendship.

Relationship Between the Hosts

A heartfelt segment delves into the evolving relationship between Jessica and Camilla. Jessica shares her admiration and love for Camilla, highlighting how the podcast has revealed new facets of their friendship:

Jessica Capshaw ([06:15]): "What I've learned about Camilla through making a podcast together is just how much I love her. Seeing her in her work element, outside of just being in a scene opposite her, has been really interesting and has been very, very cool."

Camilla responds by praising Jessica's unwavering support and dedication, emphasizing the strength of their bond and how it has been the cornerstone of their podcast's success.

Engagement with the Audience

The hosts express immense gratitude toward their listeners, acknowledging the pivotal role of audience engagement in their growth:

Jessica Capshaw ([06:50]): "The relationship that we have with you all through our social platforms and you giving us what you want to talk about has actually been, I think, the coolest part. It feels like we actually have a back and forth in a real relationship."

This two-way communication has not only fueled the podcast's content but also created a vibrant community where listeners feel valued and heard.

Future Plans and Aspirations

Looking ahead, Jessica and Camilla are enthusiastic about expanding their podcast's horizons. Jessica shares her aspirations:

Jessica Capshaw ([06:30]): "I am interested in covering just more and more and more and continuing to be really receptive to you all and what you all want to talk about and hear about and go with that."

They plan to introduce more diverse topics, engage with a wider array of guests, and continue to deepen their connection with the audience, ensuring that the podcast remains a dynamic and evolving platform.

Conclusion and Gratitude

As the episode draws to a close, both hosts extend heartfelt thanks to their listeners for their unwavering support and trust:

Jessica Capshaw ([07:30]): "I thank you all very much for being here with us on this journey in our podcast era. And I can only hope that there's more and more and more. And thank you for giving it to us and trusting us with your stories and your thoughts. And we love you so, so, so, so much. Thank you. Happy one year."

Camilla echoes these sentiments, reinforcing the theme of gratitude and anticipation for the future.

Notable Quotes

• Jessica Capshaw on Nervousness and Support:
  "I was so nervous... but Ms. Mandy Moore came on. And then we were kind of off to the races." ([02:40])

• Describing the First Year:
  "Growth, compelling, and inspiring." ([05:20])

• On Learning About Camilla:
  "What I've learned about Camilla through making a podcast together is just how much I love her." ([06:15])

• Acknowledging the Audience:
  "It feels like we actually have a back and forth in a real relationship." ([06:50])

• Expressing Gratitude:
  "Thank you for giving it to us and trusting us with your stories and your thoughts." ([07:30])

Final Thoughts

"Call It What It Is...All Over Again" serves as a heartfelt tribute to a year of friendship, authenticity, and shared experiences. Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington not only celebrate their achievements but also set the stage for future endeavors, promising more engaging and heartfelt conversations. This anniversary episode encapsulates the essence of their podcast—real, relatable, and richly rewarding interactions that resonate deeply with their audience.

Transcript

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Call it what It Is with Jessica Capshaw and Camille Ludington, an iheartradio po. I can't quite believe it. And time evidently just keeps on rolling by and goes faster and faster each year. But we are here at the marker of our one year anniversary for call it what it is, it's been so much fun and it's so crazy but at this one year marker, we are separated and because of a bunch of different work circumstances, not able to be together. So we were able to talk on the phone, but we are recording our own separate messages to you all. And so, as we've been thinking back on our year with you all, we have asked ourselves a couple questions and I wanted to give you guys my answers. So starting with the hardest, I was thinking about the hardest episode that we've ever done, and I was thinking how lucky I am that none of them were hard. The hardest part for us is, I think later on as we're going through the episode because we, you know, over the year, we've figured out how to bring our most authentic selves to you all and really have you be like a fly on the wall. And in order to do that, we sort of just, you know, completely give it our all. I feel like our most memorable guest would have been our first guest because I was so nervous. I was standing in the iHeartRadio podcast recording room and I was truly having to do some deep breathing exercises and grounding myself before Ms. Mandy Moore came on. And then she was so kind and so wonderful and then we were kind of off to the races. But I am interested in covering just more and more and more and continuing to be really receptive to you all and what you all want to talk about and hear about and go with that. So the relationship that we have with you all and through our social platforms and you giving us what you want to talk about has actually been, I think, the coolest part, because it feels like we actually have a back and forth in a real relationship. And I think that we've all earned that, right? In the beginning, I'm sure everybody was like, who are these girls coming out of nowhere? Who are these women? And I think that it's been really great to, from word of mouth or the socials or whatever, creating a bigger and bigger friendship circle. And I think that that's what we really wanted and it's been really very. It's been very heartening to see as it's grown. And that is absolutely due to you all. If I could time travel to episode one, I think I would tell myself to trust. I think that that's what we've earned for ourselves a little bit more in this year is just trusting yourself that you're not going to say something, you know, ridiculous or that you're not going to embarrassing or that you're not going to. You're not going to say too much, right? I would say that the three words I would use to describe the first year of podcasting have been growth, compelling and inspiring. I would say that what I've learned about Camilla through making a podcast together is just how, just how much I love her. But seeing her in her work element, outside of just being in a scene opposite her, has been really interesting and has been very, very cool. Like, it sounds so nondescript, but it's just she's so good at things I didn't even know she was so good at. You know, she almost completely took over the art direction of our marketing promo shoots and she just, just crushed it and she just had a vision and she knew what she wanted and, and I just kind of came as a prop. But I've loved that she's been so full of ideas and good at things I didn't know she was good at and dedicated. Both of us have just been very, I think I've been surprised by our, our ability to make time where there kind of isn't and create the time and space to be with each other and to, you know, have all these different sessions where we're brainstormin the ideas and then the research and then the reading and then the doing and all that. And so it's been, it's been a great, it's been a great experience to have that extra time with each other and in a different way. Anyways, I thank you all very much for being here with us on this journey in our podcast era. And I can only hope that there's more and more and more. And thank you for giving it to us and trusting us with your stories and your thoughts. And we love you so, so, so, so much. Thank you. Happy one year.

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So what happened at Chappaquiddick? Well, it really depends on who you talk to.

[Unknown Historian]

There are many versions of what happened in 1969 when a young Ted Kennedy drove a car into a pond and.

[Unknown Co-host]

Left a woman behind to drown.

[Unknown Historian]

Chappaquiddick is a story of a tragic death and how the Kennedy machine took control. Every week we go behind the headlines and beyond the drama of America's royal family.

[Unknown Co-host]

Listen to United States of Kennedy on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast.

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On the youe versus you podcast, we welcome Polo Molina, music manager to the stars from Will I Am and the Black Eyed Peas, Ty Dolla, Sign YG and Fergie. Here's a sneak peek. Are you so hard on yourself?

[Polo Molina]

That's the way I was raised and the people that were hard on me are not here no more. So I'm hard on myself? You're gonna make me cry.

[Unknown Podcast Host]

Listen to youo versus you on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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This is an iHeart podcast.