Comedian, performer, and host Amber Ruffin knew she was funny at a young age, so it's no surprise she is making viewers laugh out loud on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and CNN's "Have I Got News For You." Amber joins Sophia to talk about her road to comedy, making history as the first black woman ever to write for a late-night talk show in America, her decision to share her own experiences with police brutality on late night, writing a best-selling book with her sister, her decision to come...

The Queens are all back together and they're praising Joy for her directorial work this episode. She reminisces on being behind the camera of this episode and how she chose to navigate the heavy emotions of it. Rob, Joy and Sophia discuss the surprising chemistry between Mouth and Miss Lauren, the comic relief between Victoria and Sophia, and the James/Scott family's emotional journey to accepting Lydia's illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a superstar athlete to an Emmy winner, Sophia, Joy, and Rob are sharing their favorite guest stars from OTH.  They envision what a Tree Hill summer camp would look like and which counselors they each would be. Plus, they each pick their favorite moment from filming they will talk about for generations to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's go time! Election Day is here, and CNN Anchor Kaitlan Collins joins Sophia to chat about what she's hearing from both camps, the gender gap, polls in 2020 vs 2024, youth voter turnout, and what it was like being called a "nasty person" by Trump. Kaitlan also talks about being prepared when things go off the rails, how CNN plans to cover election night, and when she thinks we will know the actual results.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Joy talk about a specific actress that blew them away this episode, why Alexander's role is so confusing, the redemption story they love the most and which character is giving off Dan Scott vibes.  Plus, Rob tells a hilarious story of how he tried to bring himself to tears during an audition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a kid, he dreamed of playing for the Boston Celtics. As he got older, he thought he would end up in the medical field, but Washington Governor Jay Inslee found himself on a path toward public service instead. The 'Greenest' Governor sits down with Sophia to share the story of his political journey. From the positive experience of connecting with communities, to the negatives of the political experience . . . like when Former President Trump refused to provide disaster relief to a whole...

This tribute episode to John Hughes goes down as one of Sophia and Rob's favorite episodes!  Sophia shares the inspo behind the flawless Brooke Davis look, Rob recalls filming in the back of a truck with unruly pigs, and what they loved about each scene that was inspired by John Hughes' iconic movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia and Rob are having fun with this month's Q&A episode as they struggle to pick which character in their real life they would choose to be their spouse. Sophia reveals her strange hidden talents and Rob remembers his embarrassing encounters with Henry Winkler and Chelsea Handler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna "JoJo" Levesque was only 13 years old when she broke onto the music scene with her smash hit song, 'Leave (Get Out).' Her career was skyrocketing straight to the top, but then she disappeared from the spotlight. JoJo is finally telling her side of the story. JoJo opens up to Sophia about her decision to write down her experiences in her new memoir, the power of owning your story, growing up with parents who struggled with addiction, misconceptions...

Minnesota's First Lady and the wife of VP Nominee Tim Walz is hitting the ground running with an important message - get to the ballot box and VOTE! Gwen Walz joins Sophia to discuss the critical issues at stake this election, including a top voter concern that’s also incredibly personal to her and Sophia: reproductive freedom. Gwen also shares why and how Tim got involved in politics after returning from his military deployment, how they kept their infertility story to themselves for 20...

Austin Nichols joins the Drama Queens this week to give us his reaction to the Scott/James family dinner, Sophia gives her thoughts on the sisters' fight in the pool and there is one moment that completely shocked Rob.  Plus, Austin and Sophia discuss what they loved about Brooke and Julian's storyline.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Onscreen, he's known for saving lives as Ben Warren on Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy. Offscreen, he's making a real difference as the chair of SAG-AFTRA's Diversity Advisory Committee and as an advocate for gun safety. Actor Jason George joins his 'fellow circus performer' Sophia for an insightful chat about how his upbringing led to his activism and union work, being in the negotiating room when the actors went on strike, saying an emotional goodbye to Station 19, and returning to Grey's! ...

Serial entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk, better known as 'Gary Vee,' currently has not one but two new books out, all while juggling multiple enterprises! Gary joins Sophia to reveal how he finds balance, the two core foundations of his life, hustle vs burnout, and what petrifies him. He also shares some of the secrets to his success, including his biggest tip: be nice! Plus, Gary chats about his new children's book, "Meet Me in the Middle," and for...

Sophia, Joy and Rob recall the massive production of filming Haley's tour and share behind the scenes details of what fans never saw. They get into the complexity of Julian's feelings for Alex and Brooke and share why they're still upset over a storyline involving Haley's sister Taylor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For online content creators Penn & Kim Holderness, the saying, "the couple that works together, stays together," is spot on! The couple, who have been married for over 18 years, are best-selling authors, podcast hosts, and Season 33 'The Amazing Race' winners. They join Sophia to discuss their new project, taking on the stigma of ADHD with their book "ADHD is Awesome." The power couple opens up about Penn's ADHD diagnosis, reframing how people think about ADHD, dealing with 'time...

She became a household name in the 90s as the lead prosecutor in O.J. Simpson's trial, but her career in law was accidental. Marcia Clark initially wanted to be an actress! Even though the prosecutor, author, and host had different career goals, she admits to Sophia that her interest in criminal law and solving mysteries started at a very young age! She also shares what it was like being in the eye of the storm during the trial of the century, the sexism directed at her, and how she felt...

Did you know Grubbs is the same person in real life as he was on your TV screens? Yup, it's true! Sophia, Joy and Rob welcome Michael Grubbs who shares his interesting story of being discovered and how his creativity helped him get to know the cast before he ever filmed OTH. Joy shares how a bad prank led to Jackson running off set in tears! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The repercussions of overturning Roe v. Wade have been devastating for many women. One of them is Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died after being refused life-saving healthcare. Amanda shares her harrowing story with Sophia - one that should never have happened. Amanda was looking forward to being a new mom when the unthinkable happened: she suffered complications during her pregnancy. Doctors informed her that the baby wouldn't survive, but due to Texas' abortion ban, they were unable to...

There's a lot at stake in this election, including women's access to healthcare. Sophia, a long-standing advocate for reproductive healthcare, shares her conversations about reproductive rights with Vice President Kamala Harris from 2022 at Bryn Mawr College and 2024's "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour. The discussions center on the fight for the freedom of every American to make decisions about their own bodies, how we got here, and who these attacks affect the most. See...

 You can't love every episode of television you've ever worked on, and this one falls into that category. The Drama Queens confront the controversial cliffhanger involving Alex, and why it should have been handled differently. Rob and Joy criticize the rushed romance between Quinn and Clay and Sophia expresses her frustration over Brooke’s endurance of Julian’s betrayals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy OTH day family! In honor of celebrating 21 years of One Tree Hill the Drama Queens take a trip down memory lane and relive some of their favorite moments from the last three years of Drama Queens! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uzo Aduba is a force on the big screen, small screen — and the stage! Now, she is crossing off one more accomplishment from her list: author. The Emmy award-winning actress opens up to Sophia about her new memoir, "The Road Is Good: How a Mother's Strength Became a Daughter's Purpose.” Uzo shares her coming-of-age story growing up Nigerian-American in a predominately white suburb, her journey to becoming an actor, and the profound life lessons she learned from her mother that helped shape...

In this bonus Q&A episode Joy and Robert are breaking down the definition of a location ship, their favorite comfort show and why Joy skips out on the series finale episode of her favorite TV shows.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy and Rob welcome Paul Johansson who meticulously dissected what it was like directing this episode. Rob opens up about shifting gears to view OTH from a viewer's perspective, how the show helped guide him to therapy and Paul shares an interesting story involving an ex-girlfriend and some fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.