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Let's take a moment to applaud Malika Andrews for breaking a glass ceiling in the sports industry! She's the first woman to ever host the NBA Draft, and also one of the youngest sideline reporters for an NBA conference finals telecast, plus the youngest to host the NBA Finals Trophy ceremony . . . and she's only just begun! The Emmy-winning journalist joins Sophia for a frank chat about her meteoric rise in a male-dominated field. She candidly discusses the impact of being the only Black girl in her class for most of her childhood, how her love of writing led her to sports journalism, and how she approaches maintaining a professional relationship with the players she covers, even during disagreements or uncomfortable moments. Malika also opens up about the struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance, her 'quirky' hobbies, and her funny response to Sophia's most pressing question - can she watch basketball just for fun?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Directed by our very own Sophia Bush, she shares behind-the-scenes details of what went into the the iconic Halloween zombie sequence — from costumes to the logistics of filming while directing — with Rob recalling the challenge of speaking through extensive prosthetics. The special effected essentially left him without a mouth, and took hours to apply, so it was quite the challenge! Plus, Sharon Lawrence makes her debut as Julian’s mother, and the cast reflects on their most emotionally challenging scenes to film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lena Waithe spent her childhood watching classic '90s sitcoms, dreaming of one day becoming a writer — and she made it happen! The Hollywood powerhouse made history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing for "Master of None" and is the creator of several shows, including "The Chi."The Emmy-winning writer, actor, producer, and podcast host shares with Sophia the invaluable advice she got in college that set her on the path to success, the writers that influenced her, what it was like when she first got to L.A. without any connections, embracing the things that make you different, and her advice to aspiring writers.Plus, Lena reveals what inspired her new podcast, Legacy Talk (distributed by Lemonada Media), why she got into the publishing game, and all the details on her company’s first ever children’s book “What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice” — out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress Lili Reinhart lit up the small screen as Betty Cooper on the CW hit series Riverdale, but her off-screen work is just as bright. In addition to her acting career, she's a producer, author, advocate, and entrepreneur. The busy multi-hyphenate joins Sophia to chat about launching her own production company, the pros and cons of social media, dealing with anxiety and depression, and how her struggles with acne led to her new skincare brand, Personal Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy and Rob dive into the aftermath of Haley finding that Clay and Quinn have been shot. Joy discusses how her real life pregnancy affected her character’s storyline and how one crew member stole the show with his special cameo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Season 8 premiere episode Joy comes clean about falling for the misdirect of this episode and Rob reminisces on filming a romantic scene in unpredictable conditions. The Queens dissect the Alex, Mia, and Chase triangle and why Victoria would jeopardize her daughter's empire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Holidays are here, a time of joyous celebrations, delicious foods, and gift-giving. However, for millions of Americans, it's a time of stress and worry about where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity is not just a holiday issue but a year-round crisis, and Feeding America is tirelessly working to end hunger one meal at a time. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, and award-winning actress and advocate Karen Pittman join Sophia for an emotional and revealing chat about the country's hunger crisis and how Feeding America is working to combat it. Karen also opens up about her own experiences with food insecurity over a decade ago as a single mom, the shame and fear she felt, how the experience shaped her perspective and activism, and the joy and healing energy from volunteering and making a difference. Ready to make a difference? You can donate, volunteer, or learn more about Feeding America's mission at feedingamerica.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Joy talk about what it was like filming during Halloween in Wilmington and imagine how their TV characters would have celebrated Friendsgiving. They reminisce over their favorite directors and what they loved about them while predicting who would've survived The Walking Dead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna "JoJo" Levesque was only 13 years old when she broke onto the music scene with her smash hit song, 'Leave (Get Out).' Her career was skyrocketing straight to the top, but then she disappeared from the spotlight. JoJo is finally telling her side of the story. JoJo opens up to Sophia about her decision to write down her experiences in her new memoir, the power of owning your story, growing up with parents who struggled with addiction, misconceptions people have regarding fame and success, and the nearly decade-long battle with her record label. Plus, JoJo talks about feeling stronger than ever, advice Cyndi Lauper gave her, being on Broadway, and her new music! JoJo's new memoir, "Over the Influence,” is available now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serial entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk, better known as 'Gary Vee,' currently has not one but two new books out, all while juggling multiple enterprises! Gary joins Sophia to reveal how he finds balance, the two core foundations of his life, hustle vs burnout, and what petrifies him. He also shares some of the secrets to his success, including his biggest tip: be nice! Plus, Gary chats about his new children's book, "Meet Me in the Middle," and for aspiring entrepreneurs and content creators, "Day Trading Attention," both available now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.