logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
12m 37s

Embrace your main character energy with ...

TED
About this episode
Actor and writer Natasha Rothwell takes the stage for “On the Spot,” TED’s rapid-fire Q&A format. Answering a stream of unexpected questions, she dishes on everything from creativity and representation in TV to love, the first “pinch me” moment of her career and a discovery that recently blew her mind.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Yesterday
The hidden cost of buying gold | Claudia Vega
Gold may glitter, but the hidden cost of mining it is devastating. Amazon researcher and TED Fellow Claudia Vega exposes how mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining poisons local communities and destroys rainforests — and shows why protecting the planet is far more valuable ... Show More
33m 25s
Oct 9
How we’re turning pollution into toys, toothpaste and more | Xu Hao
It took alcohol 200 years to go from scientific discovery to industrial revolution, but tech innovator Xu Hao says we can’t afford to wait that long to tackle the climate crisis. He explores why most climate solutions are still stuck in labs — despite breakthrough science that ca ... Show More
14m 22s
Oct 8
The best thing that could happen to the energy industry | Matt Tilleard
History has been written by whoever controls the dominant fuel of the era — until now, says renewables entrepreneur Matt Tilleard. He explains why, as the clean energy transition ramps up, we’re moving from a world where energy comes from burning fuels to one where it will come f ... Show More
13m 51s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2024
Natasha Rothwell
Accomplished actor, writer and producer Natasha Rothwell loves people-watching at airports so much that she set her new series in a fictional airport, complete with colorful characters like the falconer who keeps birds away from the runways. "How To Die Alone" premieres Friday on ... Show More
9m 25s
May 2025
Natasha Lyonne
Few contemporary actors better represent the bravado and edginess of New York City natives than Natasha Lyonne. Over a four-decade career that began with a role on Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Lyonne has become known for portraying characters that are gruff but likable, hard-nosed but sy ... Show More
51m 22s
Sep 2024
Natasha Rothwell
ERK chats with actress, writer and producer NATASHA ROTHWELL. The pair discuss creating and starring in her new series HOW NOT TO DIE ALONE, working with ISSA RAE (INSECURE) and MIKE WHITE (WHITE LOTUS), discovering and honing her comedy chops, musical theater, setting boundaries ... Show More
43m 50s
Sep 2024
Presenting: Julia on Podcrushed
Today, we’re excited to share Julia’s appearance on another Lemonada Media series: Podcrushed. In this episode, Julia talks about standing up to a major studio that wanted to sue her as a young actress, how fighting breast cancer felt like surviving a shark attack in open waters, ... Show More
47m 24s
May 2020
Interview w/ Lauren Chamblin (LC) | Love is Blind Lately
Amber takes advice from her psychiatrist when she begins to pull away from Dimitri; Catelynn finds in organic baby food company and travels to New York to consider a partnership; Cheyenne is nervous. Hosted by Brooke Taylor and McKenzie Frank Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/A ... Show More
52m 1s
Jan 2025
The Nicole Kidman Hall of Fame, and ‘Babygirl’
Sean and Amanda discuss the successes, shortcomings, themes, and performances of Halina Reijn’s ‘Babygirl,’ an erotic thriller/black comedy starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas (1:00). Then, they build the Kidman Hall of Fame, choosing 10 installations i ... Show More
2h 41m
Jan 2024
Shanna Moakler: Her Side of the Story
Bunnie welcomes the gorgeous Shanna Moakler to the show this week. She's not just a pop culture icon but truly embodies the essence of being unbothered. Shanna takes us on her journey – how she got into the world of pageantry, modeling and acting, and eventually found her way to ... Show More
1h 45m
Nov 2024
Danica McKellar
Viewers watched her grow up on the small screen as Winnie Cooper in The Wonder Years and as she quickstepped her way into the hearts of Dancing with the Stars fans in season 18. It's been 10 years since Danica McKellar was on DWTS but she is spilling all to Cheryl! She reveals sh ... Show More
45m 32s
Mar 2025
#186 Brett Cooper - The Real Reason She Left The Daily Wire
Brett Cooper is a conservative commentator, actress, and digital media personality best known for her sharp wit and cultural commentary. She first gained national attention as the host of The Comments Section with The Daily Wire, where she dissected viral content and offered her ... Show More
3h 55m
Aug 2024
American Badass: Natasha Henstridge
Join Natasha Henstridge and Michael Madsen in this episode where they delve into their personal lives, careers, and experiences. From discussing their early days in the industry to sharing intimate stories about family dynamics and personal struggles, this episode offers a candid ... Show More
50m 18s