Podcast Summary
Call It What It Is: “We Ride at Dawn (ish) | Coming June 18!”
Release Date: June 11, 2026
Hosts: Jessica Capshaw & Camilla Luddington
Episode Overview
Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, best-known for their roles on Grey’s Anatomy, announce their new podcast “We Ride at Dawn (ish)”. This special preview episode gives listeners a taste of what’s to come: honest, hilarious, and at times chaotic conversations that revolve around friendship, resilience, motherhood, acting, and supporting one another through life's messiness. The hosts promise to “open up the friendship circle” to listeners, offering reassuring advice—even if “unlicensed.”
Key Discussion Points & Insights
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Friendship & Real-Life Support
- Jessica and Camilla emphasize the unwavering support at the core of their friendship, underlining the importance of showing up for each other, no matter what life throws at them.
- Core theme: “It’s about friendship, resilience, and showing up even when the ride gets a little messy.” (Jessica, 00:33)
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Authentic, Unfiltered Conversations
- The podcast promises behind-the-scenes glimpses into both their professional and personal lives, with raw, humorous, and sometimes vulnerable anecdotes.
- Self-aware fun: “Sometimes when we’re together in public, we forget that other people can hear us.” (Camilla, 01:09)
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Topics to Expect
- Episodes will cover the spectrum from glamorous to not-so-glamorous parts of being actors, mothers, and best friends.
- Issues like cheating, in-law challenges, and toxic friendships will be discussed openly and with empathy, promising inclusivity for listener-submitted stories.
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Tone & Style
- Part therapy session, part girls’ night, and part “how did we get here?” — Reflecting the blend of humor, honesty, and warmth the best friends are known for.
- Lighthearted self-deprecation: “You did some epically stupid shit. This is how fights get started on the Housewives, Jess.” (Camilla, 00:50)
- Running gag about hair: “So, anyway, the bangs are banging. I’m giving a bang date. Again. If you’re watching on YouTube, you can’t see any bangs.” (Jessica, 01:20)
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Invitation to the Audience
- Listeners are encouraged to join the “friendship circle” every Thursday, with new episodes launching June 18. The podcast is available on YouTube and all major platforms.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On the Podcast’s Intent:
- “At its heart, We Ride at Dawn. Ish is about friendship, resilience, and showing up even when the ride gets a little messy.”
— Jessica Capshaw (00:33)
- On Their Friendship Dynamic:
- “You did some epically stupid shit. This is how fights get started on the Housewives, Jess.”
— Camilla Luddington (00:50)
- On Candid Chaos:
- “Does this horse like me? Because the vibes are off. Easy.”
— Jessica Capshaw (00:28)
- On Their Unfiltered Nature:
- “Sometimes when we’re together in public, we forget that other people can hear us.”
— Camilla Luddington (01:09)
- On the Show’s Energy:
- “Part therapy session, part girls’ night, and part ‘how did we get here?’ All with two best friends who met on set and just really never stopped talking.”
— Jessica Capshaw (01:24)
Important Timestamps
- 00:00 – Hosts introduce themselves and the podcast concept.
- 00:33 – Jessica defines the heart of the show: resilience and real friendship.
- 00:50 – Humorous jab about epic mistakes and reality TV fights.
- 01:09 – Camilla reflects on forgetting the world hears their unfiltered chatter.
- 01:20 – Jessica riffs on her hair, setting a playful tone.
- 01:24 – Both describe the show as a mix of therapy, girls’ night, and wild storytelling.
- 01:45 – Invitation to tune in for the debut episode on June 18.
Summary
Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington warmly introduce “We Ride at Dawn (ish),” inviting fans and friends into an honest, supportive, and laughter-filled safe space. They promise candid discussions that blend friendship, real-life challenges, and the behind-the-scenes reality of stardom and motherhood—served with plenty of wit and heart. Listeners can join the fun weekly starting June 18.
