Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson

Episode: It's the Best of Sibling Revelry! (Part 1)
Date: February 19, 2026
Host: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode is a “best of” celebration, stitching together some of the most memorable moments and conversations from Sibling Revelry’s run. Kate and Oliver Hudson revisit deep, funny, and candid discussions about family, sibling bonds, and human behavior with guests including Anthony Anderson, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Laura Berman, Mel Robbins, and famed psychic John Edward. The episode dives into topics ranging from career beginnings and sibling dynamics, to addiction, habit change, sex and relationships, and spiritual connections with loved ones who have passed. The trademark playful repartee between Kate and Oliver infuses the episode with warmth and humor throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Sibling Bond & Banter

(03:39, 04:22)

• Kate and Oliver discuss wanting a show that highlights their sibling relationship and what it’s really like to grow up as siblings.
• Classic playful interruptions, teasing, and mispronunciations set the relaxed tone:
  • "We are a sibling revelry. No, no, sibling revelry." – Oliver (03:45)
  • “Don’t do that with your mouth.” – Dr. Laura Berman (03:59)

2. Anthony Anderson & Hugh Jackman: Career Beginnings

(05:23 – 08:59)

• Oliver and Kate welcome Anthony Anderson (mistakenly called “Hugh Jackman” in transcript, but contextually, this is Anthony’s story) for stories about first jobs and the journey to acting successes.
• Anthony’s quirky first job: Captain Cravings, a dessert mascot that involved delivering sweets in a full costume.
  • “This was Uber Eats before Uber Eats!” – Anthony Anderson (06:20)
  • “If you ever need to be saved, dial 797-Crave!” – Anthony Anderson (07:03)
• Laughter ensues over image of Anthony making deliveries in tights and a cape.
• Anthony’s first professional acting credit (and getting his SAG card) was for a Roger Corman film – a grounding, surreal moment for him as a young actor.
• Reflections on being “semi-known” before breaking in the US; detailed anecdotes about auditioning for "X-Men" and the unique circumstances that shaped performances.
  • “I went in with a, I didn’t give a… Are we done? We fucking done? Let’s go. And I walked out, and they were like 'We love this guy.'” – Anthony/Hugh (12:54)

3. The Science of Habit Change with Mel Robbins

(17:54 – 23:46)

• Kate and Oliver talk to Mel Robbins about overcoming self-sabotage, addiction, motivation, and the psychology of change.
• Mel discusses her struggle with drinking and the moment of realization in her 40s:
  • “You want to know how bad things got? ...the next thing you remember is when you wake up in a chair in the living room because your three kids have missed the bus and they’re waking you up. That’s how you know you’re failing at this parenting thing.” – Mel Robbins (18:39)
• The difference between knowing and doing:
  • “You can know what to do, but how do you make yourself do it? That’s the $50 million—that’s right there.” – Mel Robbins (19:06)
• On the comfort zone, negativity bias, and the ‘landing’ analogy in habit formation:
  • “Motivation is complete and utter garbage. You’re never going to feel like doing what you need to do. You have to force yourself to do it.” – Mel Robbins (20:29)
  • “Think about change like climbing a staircase with landings. ...You’re still up that flight of stairs... you didn’t lose that flight you already climbed.” – Mel Robbins (22:42)
• Discussion about “Quitters Day”—day 19 where most people give up new habits.

4. Sex, Relationships, & Porn in Modern Life with Dr. Laura Berman

(23:46 – 29:53)

• Addresses open questions about porn consumption and its impact on relationships and youth.
• Academic and clinical perspective:
  • “The brain is perceiving what you’re seeing on the screen as 2D, not 3D... men who are watching a lot of porn ...are having a harder time getting aroused by a three-dimensional woman or man or whoever they’re with. So they have to watch porn in order to get aroused while they’re having sex.” – Dr. Laura Berman (26:58)
• Discusses the dopamine hit, escalation, and replacement of genuine intimacy, expressing a shift toward caution as internet porn becomes more accessible.
• Dr. Berman’s new book ("Sex Magic") aims to help individuals and couples harness sexual energy for deeper connection:
  • “It’s teaching you how to access the energy of your sexuality so it’s not just located in your genitals, but you can run it through your body, circle it between you... really connect on a deeper, profound level.” – Dr. Laura Berman (28:30)

5. Spirituality, Mediums, & Connecting with Lost Loved Ones with John Edward

(32:39 – 41:45)

• Kate and Oliver bring their mother, Goldie Hawn, for an intimate conversation with psychic medium John Edward.
• John describes his upbringing and journey to becoming a renowned medium, starting with skepticism due to his police officer father but transformed by a startlingly accurate adolescent reading.
  • “She told me that I would change the way millions of people looked at her subject matter... and everything she told me happened.” – John Edward (34:33)
• John breaks down the difference between "visits" (from deceased loved ones) and dreams, bringing comfort:
  • “[A visit] is where they're coming through directly to you, and they're going to let you know that it's them...when you wake up, you won’t forget it.” – John Edward (37:22)
• On the soul, consciousness, and what happens after death:
  • “I think that they're more real than we are. I think the vibration and the frequency that they operate on is a more real dimension of the essence of who we truly are ...our soul is the actor, and the lifetimes that we've been in are the roles.” – John Edward (38:57)
  • “They don’t miss it because they’re with us. They’re still connected.” – John Edward (40:38)
• Goldie and Kate share emotional responses to messages from the beyond, seeking comfort in the enduring presence of loved ones.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the awkwardness of early acting gigs:
  “My job was to actually... deliver the dessert. I was like, yo, I’m not acting—I’m a goddamn delivery boy!” – Anthony Anderson (06:49)
• On Hollywood nerves and epic auditions:
  “I went in with a … I didn’t give a. Are we done? We fucking done? Let’s go. And I walked out the door and they were like, we love this guy.” – Anthony/Hugh Jackman (13:04)
• On the real struggle with addiction and change:
  “Drinking myself into a ground, destroying my marriage, not paying bills ...is now harder than getting out of bed.” – Mel Robbins (20:17)
• On porn’s impact in the digital age:
  “You need ... heightened [stimulation] to get the same effect. ...So that’s kind of dangerous, right?” – Dr. Laura Berman (25:21)
• On the reality of spirit visits:
  “A visit is where they’re coming through directly to you... you won’t forget it. You could have had it 50 years ago, and you’ll remember it like it was five minutes ago.” – John Edward (37:23)
• On love after death:
  “They don’t miss it because they’re with us. They’re still connected.” – John Edward (40:38)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:39 – Sibling Revelry intro and Kate/Oliver’s playful dynamic
• 05:23 – Anthony Anderson shares his hilarious first job story
• 08:05 – First “professional” acting jobs, breaking into the industry
• 17:54 – Mel Robbins on habit change and recovery
• 23:46 – Dr. Laura Berman on porn, sex, and relationships
• 32:39 – John Edward on growing up psychic and visits from the beyond
• 38:57 – John Edward explains consciousness, afterlife, and continuing bonds with loved ones

Episode Tone & Atmosphere

Informal, unguarded, and encouraging, this episode captures Sibling Revelry’s essence: the complex, funny, sometimes messy reality of siblings and family, punctuated by moments of insight, vulnerability, and deep connection. Kate and Oliver’s humor and curiosity set the inviting tone for deep dives with their eclectic guests, making this “Best Of” episode a resonant sampler for new listeners and longtime fans alike.