Your favorite Drama Queens kick off Season 9 with fresh eyes and different vibes. Sophia takes us back to teenage Brooke, Joy raises questions about the wedding scene, and Rob recalls the lengths production went to for that merry-go-round moment.

Plus, the scene that hits differently when you're a parent, and an interesting theory about why the cast has aged so well!

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Sophia and Joy can Q&A all day. Joy reveals the topic that her brain can’t retain, while Sophia sounds the alarm on the show you SHOULD be watching.

Plus, Joy and Sophia share their experiences on the set of Grey’s Anatomy, and Joy looks back at the time spent with her ‘bundle of joy’ inside her OTH trailer.

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The current administration's environmental rollbacks are certainly disheartening, but there are folks like Former Governor Jay Inslee who are on a mission to defeat climate change.

Environmental advocate Jay Inslee joins Sophia to talk about the ongoing fight to protect our environment, the future of clean energy production, his entry into politics in his 30s, and how he was able to pass one of the strongest clean energy laws in the country. Plus, he shares personal experiences with climate-related disasters, the power of perseverance, and his work in progress. This is a chat full of hope that we could all use right about now!

To learn more about the power of clean energy and how you can get involved, head on over to climatepower.us(http://climatepower.us/)

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If this episode felt like the end, that’s because it ALMOST WAS!

Sophia and Joy share behind-the-scenes drama, suppressed feelings, and the unspoken code of conduct they were expected to follow. Hear why the future of the show was on shaky ground, the toll it took on the cast, and what it’s like to finally unpack the pleasure and the pain of growing up on TV.

Plus, a SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT from your Drama Queens that you don't want to miss!

Tickets available at: https://www.othmerch.com/events

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Changes are a part of life, and sharing one's experiences can help others navigate their life transitions. That's what philanthropist, businesswoman, and advocate for gender equality, Melinda French Gates, is hoping to do with her new memoir, "The Next Day."

Get ready for a deeply personal conversation as Melinda joins Sophia to discuss her life, both in and out of the public eye. From her 'crisis of self' to her path to philanthropy, motherhood, and moving forward after her divorce, Melinda shares it all. Plus, she reveals her 'word of the year' and her work in progress!

Melinda's book, "The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward," is out now.

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So many secrets, so little time!

Allison Munn made her mark as ‘Lauren’ on One Tree Hill, but who knew she was keeping some big news to herself during filming! Sophia and Allison look back on filming in Puerto Rico and share some hilarious behind-the-scenes cast shenanigans.

Meanwhile, other MAJOR revelations include the real reason Season 9 was cut short, why pilot season was frustrating for Joy, and what Sophia dreaded doing on the set!

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One of our favorite guests is back on the pod! Multi-award-winning actor, producer, director, and proud father David Oyelowo has been very busy in front of and behind the camera! Currently, he can be seen in his Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese,” and if you love the art of acting, this chat is not to be missed!

The actor joins Sophia for a revealing conversation about his new show and the long road to getting it made, being a forever student of acting and storytelling, the things you can’t learn in drama school, the sheer amount of rejection you will face in this industry, and the key to successfully pitching projects!

Plus, he chats about him and his wife being “half empty nesters,” how he feels about his son going to the same drama school he did, and his current work in progress!

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In a nostalgic nod to the holiday, Sophia and Joy rewind and remember their favorite Fourth of July staples.

From backyard barbecues to red white and blues, the Queens know how to celebrate summer Americana style.

Hear what Joy says is the best spot for fireworks, and why Sophia wants to make this holiday bigger and better!

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