Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says that friendships deserve our attention, too. Onscreen and in everyday life.
Last Fall, Everett appeared on Modern Love to talk about her HBO Original series “Somebody Somewhere,” which centers on a close friendship. Now she’s nominated for an Emmy Award for writ ... Show More
Oct 7
How Alan Cumming Escaped His Father and Became Himself
The actor Alan Cumming is not the man his father wanted him to be. Growing up, Cumming says, his father had specific ideas about how he should look and what he should do with his life, ideas he enforced with abusive violence. However, Cumming tried to stay true to himself: As a t ... Show More
46m 39s
Sep 30
I’m Black, Even if You Don’t See it
For most of her life, Kelly McWilliams has felt as though people aren’t seeing her clearly. Kelly is biracial, and she was raised to be proud of her identity: she grew up surrounded by African American culture and literature. But when she walks into a room, a lot of people percei ... Show More
54m 38s
Aug 2025
‘Modern Love’: Bridget Everett Says A Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love
<p>Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says that friendships deserve our attention, too. Onscreen and in everyday life.</p><p>Last Fall, Everett appeared on Modern Love to talk about her HBO Original series “Somebody Somewhe ... Show More
38m 49s
Nov 2024
From Modern Love: Bridget Everett Says a Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love
<p>We’re off for Thanksgiving weekend, but we are excited to bring you a great episode of the Modern Love podcast.</p><p>Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says great friendships deserve our time and attention, too. Not jus ... Show More
37m 56s
Jan 2025
BRIDGET EVERETT — on saying goodbye to 'Somebody Somewhere' and avoiding auditions at all costs
Cabaret star, actor and producer Bridget Everett joins the show. Over some deliciously hot griddle cakes, Everett tells me about the special connection she has to her HBO show “Somebody Somewhere,” why “Sex and the City” co-creator Michael Patrick King is such an important person ... Show More
47 m
Mar 2022
The Writers of HBO's Somebody Somewhere on Collaborating as Best Friends
This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, writers and creators of the HBO series Somebody, Somewhere. In the interview, Hannah and Paul discuss their close collaborative relationship and share some of the creative practices they developed with their theat ... Show More
48m 29s
Sep 2022
Ann Friedman (Replay): Can Work And Friendship Mix?
Today's replay episode is with Ann Friedman, one half of the popular podcast Call Your Girlfriend and now author of the New York Times Bestselling book Big Friendship, a friendship bible on how to keep each other close. This book is authored by both Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow, ... Show More
24m 48s