Oscar and Tony nominated star of “The Color Purple” Danielle Brooks joins the show. Over tuna melts and Thai steak salad, Danielle tells me what it was like to inherit a role from Oprah Winfrey herself, and losing her anonymity seemingly overnight with the success of Netflix's “Orange is the New Black.” This episode was recorded at Superba in Hollywood, CA.
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Apr 14
Darren Criss — On Getting ‘Glee’ & How ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Almost Didn’t Make It
'Glee’ and ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ star Darren Criss joined the show. Over scallion pancakes stuffed with gooey cheese and bacon, Darren tells me about going viral for a Harry Potter parody in 2009, getting ‘Glee,’ and how 'Maybe Happy Ending’ almost didn’t even mak ... Show More
40m 54s
Apr 13
Jane Fonda: The Actress They Couldn’t Silence | From Big Lives
Jane Fonda didn’t just change Hollywood; she rattled American politics, beauty standards, and the birth of modern fitness culture. Today, I’m sharing a preview of a new podcast, Big Lives, and a special episode about Jane. Every week, hosts Kai Wright and Emmanuel Dzotsi dig into ... Show More
7m 1s
Apr 2024
Emily "Wait, Did You Say Divorce?" Blunt
According to most Emily Blunt is an accomplished actor, an incredible singer and all-round green flag celebrity... But dig a little deeper and you'll find that she's 'taking jobs from hard working Americans', starring in too many Quiet Place movies and that she made a fatphobic ... Show More
39m 24s
Jan 2024
The Color Purple Ep 3: Danielle Brooks
Sofia, Sofia, Sofia! In the final episode of this three-part series, Oprah sits down with TV, Film and Tony-nominated Broadway star Danielle Brooks to talk about her role as Sofia in The Color Purple. In this captivating conversation, the pair discusses Danielle’s life-changing t ... Show More
18m 21s
Jul 2022
A Deep Dive Into the History of Black Representation in Movies and Television
Let’s take a look at episodes this season that highlight Black representation in movies and television. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with Daily Show writer, Josh Johnson, and JumpStart Comics creator, Robb Armstrong, to discuss how the first Black Peanuts cartoon character, Franklin, b ... Show More
37m 7s