Ellen Pompeo has spent 18 seasons playing Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy—and it's fair to say doing something for that long can either make or break your creativity. For Ellen, it’s been a task of finding new ways to keep Grey’s relevant to audiences, as well as exploring new ventures outside of acting such as her new podcast Tell Me. In our conversatio ... Show More
Aug 11
Inside the Curious World of Lucy Darling
Carisa Hendrix never set out to be in show business, and yet she's created one of the most unique entertainment personas working today. Lucy Darling is a character Hendrix created who's part magician, part comedian, and wholly original. Lucy's quick-witted crowd work regularly go ... Show More
52m 6s
Jul 14
Inside Bob's Burgers Creator's Recipe for Creative Longevity
According to Bob's Burgers creator Loren Bouchard, you can either go the formal route of establishing a creative career—or just make shit. Both have their merits, to be sure. But to Bouchard, the latter is a true superpower. Over the course of its 15-year run, Bob's Burgers has b ... Show More
35m 16s
Jun 9
How Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Thrives Through Disruption
Over the past decade, Hollywood has been upended by streaming wars, labor strikes, AI anxiety, and a rapidly shifting business model. Amid the turbulence, Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone have built Simpson Street, a production company with projects that have been both commercia ... Show More
45m 53s
Mar 2025
Ellen Pompeo: Pick Me, Choose Me, Pay Me More
<p>Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Ellen Pompeo. Ellen discusses all things Grey’s Anatomy and reveals her take on some of Meredith’s most iconic moments and dating disasters. She also opens up about her salary negotiation, becoming the highest paid woman on TV, kno ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2022
Debbie Allen
In this episode Ellen is joined by actress, choreographer, director, and her Grey's Anatomy costar Debbie Allen.They discuss the journey of reinvention, the power of perseverance, the significance Steven Speilberg played in both of their careers, and how Ellen brought the sexy th ... Show More
47m 22s
Feb 2023
Ellen Pompeo’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Exit, Reviewing ‘Your Place or Mine,’ and Rihanna’s British Vogue Cover | Jam Session
The ladies are back this week discussing Ellen Pompeo’s not-so-ceremonious exit from the iconic show ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ After 19 seasons, Ellen finally says goodbye to Meredith Grey. Next, Juliet and Amanda discuss ‘Your Place or Mine’, starring Ashton Kutcher, Reese Witherspoon, ... Show More
40m 48s
