Podcast
Shut Up Evan
Hosted by Evan Ross Katz · EN
A podcast about gay sh*t and internet culture, SHUT UP EVAN is a bi-weekly podcast fusing LGBTQ+ culture, pop culture and Internet culture into longform discussions. Each week, host Evan Ross Katz is joined by a celeb guest to discuss their early life, career and to get their take on a number of topics ranging from thirst traps to their thoughts on Sarah Michelle Gellar's filmography.
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Myha'la
Apr 200:59:21Tap to summarizeEvan Ross Katz chats with MYHA'LA on all things INDUSTRY and what's next for the actress. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro(3:00) Life today, travel, marriage(10:00) Musical theater, Broadway(15:00) Landing the role of Harper in Industry(24:07) Industry's evolution, Harper's evolution(30:00) Working with Marisa Abela(35:13) Fandom, community, criticism, role of celebrity(50:16) Fame(52:30) Horror films, They Will Kill You(54:56) The future See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →François Arnaud
Feb 1700:45:40Tap to summarizeEvan Ross Katz chats with FRANCOIS ARNAUD on all things HEATED RIVALRY and much more.Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Correction: Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 has been restored and is now available on Peacock. Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro(00:40) Heated Rivalry press tour(8:30) Childhood(15:00) Working with Jacob Tierney(24:20) Favorite movies, TV, Love on the Spectrum(31:30) Early acting roles, views on success(38:00) Life at 40-years-old(43:26) Francois filmography, Fuck Toys, The Winter HouseSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Hudson Williams (Part 2)
Jan 2700:31:01Tap to summarizeEvan Ross Katz is back with HUDSON WILLIAMS for part two of his Shut Up Evan appearance. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS(00:00) – Previously on Shut Up Evan(1:52) – Intro(3:14) – Fan call-in(6:56) – Michelle Williams call-in(15:44) – Gracie Abrams call-in(18:10) – Gabby Windey call-in(24:25) – Heated Rivalry highlights(28:18) – Future of Heated Rivalry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hudson Williams (Part 1)
Jan 2000:39:48Tap to summarizeEvan Ross Katz chats with HUDSON WILLIAMS in his first podcast appearance. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS00:37 – Intro4:53 – Press tour8:44 – New life in the public eye, privacy, paparazzi21:17 – Hunter Schafer call-in23:07 – Style icons26:58 – Favorite fashion brands29:58 – Donatella Versace watching Heated Rivalry31:32 – Connor Storrie call-in33:19 – Early childhood in Canada38:14 – Future in the film industry…To be continued Tuesday, January 27. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Zachary Quinto
Jan 1300:48:53Tap to summarizeEvan Ross Katz chats with actor and producer ZACHARY QUINTO (of BRILLIANT MINDS) as he contemplates existential threats to art, his relationship with criticism, and practicing non-attachment. No softball topics here! Lighter topics include Zachary’s new favorite music, theater productions, and love for Pittsburgh. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS(00:00) – Intro (3:00) – Favorite music(6:30) – The state of art, theater, and Broadway(13:00) – Criticism in art(21:00) – A celebrity’s voice in politics and culture(35:00) – Brilliant Minds(41:00) – Zachary’s inspiration See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar
Jan 701:02:46Tap to summarizeEvan Ross Katz (resident SMG historian) chats with the muse, the actress, and the icon SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR for our most requested Shut Up Evan appearance. ERK continues his quest for SMG knowledge as the pair discuss her career moments in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, SCOOBY-DOO, SEX AND THE CITY, and her return to the big screen in READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME. SMG opens up about her decision to take time off, the passing of beloved Robin Williams, and her journey with aging. Special guest appearances by SURVIVOR’s PARVATI SHALLOW and actress KATHRYN NEWTON. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro(3:00) SMG + ERK friendship origin, shared love of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, career highlights(28:00) Parvati Shallow call-in(36:00) Postpartum, taking time off(44:00) Kathryn Newton call-in(48:00) Aging in Hollywood, Olay PartnershipSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Connor Storrie
Dec 2300:44:56Tap to summarizeEvan Ross Katz chats with actor CONNOR STORRIE on all things HEATED RIVALRY in his first ever podcast appearance. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvanCHAPTERS00:00 Intro4:40 Success of the show9:00 Book vs. TV show fans14:00 Ilya’s journey, learning Russian23:00 Dealing with expectations25:18 Hudson Williams call30:00 Hannah Einbinder call32:40 Filming sex scenes, being “America’s Ass”41:00 Andrew Scott callSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amanda Seyfried
Dec 1900:36:34Tap to summarizeERK sits with actress AMANDA SEYFRIED. She shares details on her newest roles in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE and THE HOUSEMAID, her life upstate, learning to filter herself, the ugly side of fame, what she’s reading (shout out to JESSICA SIMPSON), and why she’s so fucking nice. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: SophiaShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro(3:00) Pull quote culture(8:00) The Housemaid, Testament of Ann Lee(20:00) Living upstate(27:00) Fame, Mean GirlsSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mary Steenburgen
Dec 1600:58:29Tap to summarizeEvan Ross Katz sits with actress and comedian MARY STEENBURGEN who shares fond memories with Hollywood’s favorites: DIANE KEATON, JANE FONDA, and JACK NICHOLSON, how empathy influences her acting, some thoughts on the success of her 30-year-marriage to TED DANSON, and much more. Host: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro(7:22) Moving out of LA(12:13) Humanitarian work, empathy in acting, studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse with Sandy Meisner(22:28) Moving to New York, Jack Nicholson mentorship(36:43) Diane Keaton friendship, portraying loss in storytelling(42:51) Book Club costars Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton(47:23) Working with Ted Danson, marrying Ted Danson, relationship advice(55:00) Mary’s heroes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Vivian Bond
Dec 900:55:49Tap to summarizeERK sits with VIVIAN BOND, icon - performer, writer, artist, activist, musician, amidst her current run at JOE’S PUB. The pair discuss acting vs. creating music, early days of New York and STUDIO 54, stories meeting PATTI SMITH, MADONNA, EARTHA KITT, MICK JAGGER (to name a few), performing in JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL’s SHORTBUS, befriending her demons, what it would take to revive KIKI DUANE, the give and take of political progress particularly in the LGBTQ community, and much more. Ticket link for Justin Vivian Bond: Crushed Ice! at Joe’s Pub: https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2025/j/justin-vivian-bond-crushed-ice/Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/s2tGq-FcDoEHost: Evan Ross KatzProducer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro (3:30) Childhood (12:28) Meeting idols, Patti Smith, portraying strong women(18:55) New York, LA, nightlife, Studio 54, Limelight(28:07) Meeting Madonna (32:07) Shortbus, unsimulated sex scenes, portraying Kiki, (43:05) Jonathan Anderson, fashion today(44:48) LGBTQ then and now, loneliness epidemic, forgiveness(54:27) Outro See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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