Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

'Shrinking' and ‘Night Court' star Wendie Malick joins the show. Over tuna melts, Wendie talks about her iconic characters on ‘Just Shoot Me' and ‘Hot in Cleveland,' including some behind-the-scenes moments with Betty White, and why working with Harrison Ford on ‘Shrinking' is like an old pair of jeans. This episode was recorded at Huckleberry in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Bros' star and ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is' co-host Luke MacFarlane joins the show. Over ramen, Luke tells me about his early desire to be a dad, his love for derelict homes and broken things needing fixing, and the impact of his role on ‘Brothers & Sisters.' Also, we get into his new Hallmark+ home reno series ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is'!  This episode was recorded at Kazan in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Sharp Objects' star Patricia Clarkson joins the show. Over whipped eggplant and fresh pasta, Patricia tells me about growing up in New Orleans, being childfree, and we dig into her role as the titular character in the film “Lilly,” where she plays a Good Year equal pay activist that made quite the impact.  This episode was recorded at Elephante in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Dope Thief' and ‘Narcos' star Wagner Moura joins the show. Over pepperoni pizza, Wagner tells me his love for soap operas, preparing for his role as Pablo Escobar in hit Netflix series ‘Narcos' and working on Ridley Scott's new Apple TV+ series ‘Dope Thief.' This episode was recorded Milo & Olive in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Doctor Odyssey' star Joshua Jackson joins the show. Over steaming bowls of ramen, Joshua delves into the personal hardship of losing his childhood Topanga home in the January fires. We discussed what it was like to lose a home that had so much personal history to him and how he tackled sharing the news with his young daughter. We talked about lighter stuff too, of course, like being a teen heart throb during ‘Dawson's Creek' and his iconic role on Ryan Murphy's medical drama at sea. This episode was recorded at Tatsu Ramen on Melrose in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Glee' and ‘Best in Show' star Jane Lynch joins the show. Over some cacio e pepe, Jane tells me about getting her start in iconic Christopher Guest films, working with Meryl Streep on ‘Julie & Julia' and why ‘Glee' was such a special show. This episode was recorded at Tre Lune in Montecito, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Mid-Century Modern' star Matt Bomer joins the show. Over a sizzling fish and crab fried rice, Matt told me about working with legends Nathan Lane and Linda Lavin (rest in peace) on the new Hulu series ‘Mid-Century Modern,' what it's like to be nearly an empty nester and we share strong feelings about a certain sandal. This episode was recorded at Merois at the Pendry Hotel in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broadway powerhouse and “Younger” star Sutton Foster joins the show. Over a Parisian style omelet and nicoise salad, she tells me about starting her career with a lie, overcoming on-stage anxiety and growing up with an agoraphobic mother. This episode was recorded at Simonette at the Palihotel in Culver City, CA Want next week's episode now? Subscribe to Dinner's on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you'll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner's on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My ‘Modern Family' brother-in-law, Ty Burrell joins the show. Over sandwiches and tater tots, Ty tells me about his grueling audition process for the role of Phil Dunphy, why ‘Modern Family' fans recently assumed he was dead, and he teases an exciting new project with Bryan Cranston. This episode was recorded at an Airbnb in Sandy, UT. Food was provided by Ty's restaurant, Beer Bar, in Salt Lake City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale joins the show. Over black cod and monkfish soup, Gavin tells me cooking for Serena Williams on his TV show ‘Dinner with Gavin Rossdale' (love the name!), his bestie Jack McBrayer, and I share a special thing we have in common (hint hint: it's someplace we lived). This episode was recorded at Soban in LA's Koreatown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Community' star Joel McHale joins the show. Over sweet shrimp and octopus nigiri, Joel tells me about being besties with Lisa Vanderpump, trolling reporters on the set of ‘Community,' and the lies he told to get a spot on ‘Will & Grace.' This episode was recorded at Leona's in Studio City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘On Call' star Troian Bellisario joins the show. Over a le club sandwich and quiche, Troian tells me about growing up with a dad that was an ‘80s TV icon, playing a teenager on ‘Pretty Little Liars,' and her second child's birth story. This episode was recorded at Loupiotte Kitchen in Los Feliz, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, author and TV host Chelsea Handler joins the show. Over a soft Parisian omelet, Chelsea tells me about some of the anecdotes from her latest book I'll Have What She's Having, such as getting in trouble for her behavior at Jane Fonda's birthday, meeting George W. Bush while stoned, and taking parenting classes as a childfree person. This episode was recorded at The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Last Showgirl' director Gia Coppola joins the show. Over pesto sorrel bowls and ricotta toast, Gia tells me about the wisdom she's gleaned from her grandfather Francis Ford Coppola, the impact of ‘Jaws' on her, and her love of Las Vegas. This episode was recorded at Sqirl in East Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Shrinking' star Michael Urie joins the show. Over Peruvian sea scallops and short rib barbacoa, Michael tells me how Vanessa Williams advocated for him on ‘Ugly Betty,' why he made so little money during its early episodes, and his initial fear of iconic TV director Jimmy Burrows. This episode was recorded at Corteza at Sendero at the Ritz Carlton in Downtown Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and comedian Ilana Glazer joins the show. Over celebrity chicken and crab leg curry, Ilana tells me about their motherhood inspired Hulu standup special 'Human Magic,' their iconic meet-cute with their now husband, and hilarious conversations they've had with their doctor. This episode was recorded at Jitlada in East Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony-award winning actor Nathan Lane joins the show. Over spicy yellowtail sashimi and coconut prawns, Nathan tells me about his new sitcom ‘Midcentury Modern,' how he almost didn't do ‘The Birdcage' and the iconic audition that led to him being Timon in ‘The Lion King.' This episode was recorded at Crustacean in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Thelma' star June Squibb joins the show. Over grilled cheese, June tells me about exotic dancing for her audition for ‘Gypsy' on Broadway, getting her first Oscar nomination in her eighties for ‘Nebraska,' and how Beanie Feldstein helped her get her first leading role.  This episode was recorded at Zinc Cafe & Bar in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar-winning actor Kathy Bates joins the show. Over pizza and a caprese salad, Kathy tells me about who she wishes was her Oscar date the year she won, an iconic drink with Meryl Streep and why she's having the most fun she's ever had leading the Paramount + reboot of 'Matlock.' This episode of Dinner's On Me was recorded at La Bettola di Terroni in Larchmont Village, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to her, and the interesting place she put her late mother's ashes. This episode was recorded at Salt's Cure in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we revisit my conversation with “Griselda” and “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara. Over pizza and “fuzzy orange juice,” Sofia tells me what it was like to produce and star in the Netflix series “Griselda,” which was 15 years in the making. Plus, we get into Ed O'Neill's voicemails and why marshmallows were hidden on the “Modern Family” set. This episode was recorded at Dante in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we revisit my conversation with “Modern Family” and “Married…with Children” star Ed O'Neill. Over some fancy sandwiches, Ed talks about dodging a career in organized crime, hanging out with Tennessee Williams, Lucille Ball and so much more. This episode was recorded at Lunetta in Santa Monica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we're bringing you my conversation with former President Bill Clinton from earlier this month in Little Rock, Arkansas. We sat down to talk about the 20th anniversary of The Clinton Library and his newest book, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” a front-row, first-person chronicle of his post-presidential years and the most significant events of the twenty-first century. This was recorded on December 6th, 2024 in Little Rock, AR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Agatha All Along” star Kathryn Hahn joins the show. Over stuffed grape leaves and shawarma rubbed oyster mushrooms, Hahn tells me how her career has climbed after 40 (dubbed her “Hahnissance”), the amazing moments she improvised in “Step Brothers” and we retell our pilates meet-cute. This episode was recorded at Mazal in Lincoln Heights, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No Good Deed” star Lisa Kudrow joins the show. Over tagliatelle and scallops, Kudrow tells me the origin story of her "Friends" character Phoebe Buffay, how “The Comeback” was inspired by reality TV, and we get into her new Netflix series “No Good Deed” opposite Ray Romano. This episode was recorded at Novikov in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Academy Award winning actor Marcia Gay Harden joins the show. Over sushi, Marcia Gay Harden tells me about being in the original cast of Broadway's “Angels in America,” going back to catering after Coen Brothers film “Miller's Crossing,” and a very good Mike Nichols apology story. This episode was recorded at Ocean Prime in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Suits” star Patrick J. Adams joins the show. Over grilled prawns and focaccia, Adams tells me about conquering his stage anxiety during “Take Me Out,” renewed “Suits” fandom on Netflix, and the story behind his matching tattoo with wife Troian Bellisario. This episode was recorded at Marco Polo at the Silver Lake Pool & Inn in Silver Lake, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" star Judy Greer joins the show. Over mezze plates and pumpkin spice lattes, Judy tells us about the charm of playing off-center characters, why she loves to audition, and meeting her husband on a blind date. This episode was recorded at Botanica in Silver Lake, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sweethearts” star Kiernan Shipka joins the show. Over a salmon bowl, Shipka tells us how she sees her character on “Mad Men” differently now, her “Girls” rewatch and why she loves a self-help book (plus, recs!).  This episode was recorded at Forage in Silver Lake, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Zachary Quinto comes back to the show for another helping. Over Greek salad, Quinto tells us about this huge moment in his career, why he avoids reading reviews at all costs, and how he's taking care of himself during this polarizing political moment. This episode was recorded at Cookbook Market & Cafe in Larchmont Village, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and comedian Rachel Bloom joins the show. Over Persian crispy rice and Moroccan spiced carrots, Bloom tells me about her new Netflix special “Death, Let Me Do My Special,” and we both laugh and get a little teary recalling people we've lost close to us. Plus, Rachel gets me in stitches talking about parenting paranoia.  This episode was recorded at Kismet in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrity medium Tyler Henry joins the show. Over salads, Tyler tells me about when he discovered his ability to speak to the departed, his first celebrity client (psst, it's Sarah Paulson), and his new live Netflix show.  This episode was recorded at Terra at Eataly in Century City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The voice of Olaf in “Frozen” and Elder Arnold Cunningham in “Book of Mormon” ... Josh Gad joins the show. Over a salmon citrus salad, Josh tells me about finding out about his father's secret family, why working in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” sent him home in tears, and we get a little tease for what's next in the world of “Frozen.”  This episode was recorded at Sirena at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Jackpot” director Paul Feig joins the show. Over martinis, Paul tells me about being a tour guide at Universal Studios, how Judd Apatow was a big support in getting “Freaks and Geeks” made, and how “The Office” was tweaked for American audiences.  This episode was recorded at The Benjamin in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Presumed Innocent” star Lily Rabe joins the show. Over oysters, Lily talks about working together on “Merchant of Venice," how Ryan Murphy made it impossible to say no to him, and why she knows her mother (the late great Jill Clayburgh) would approve of her partner Hamish Linklater.  This episode was recorded at The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"American Beauty” and “American Pie” star Mena Suvari joins the show. Over veggie burgers, Mena talks about deciding to stop being vegan, how marrying young made her repeat generational trauma, and why she decided to have a child at age 38.  This episode was recorded at Hugo's in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Modern Family” star Nolan Gould joins the show. Over traditional Mexican fare, Nolan tells me about selling all his belongings post “Modern Family,” his backpacking/van life phase, and his Nerf gun fight with Bryan Cranston. This episode was recorded at El Compadre in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we are giving you a sneak peak into comedian Andy Richter's podcast, The Three Questions with Andy Richter. Every Tuesday on The Three Questions, Andy invites friends, actors, musicians and asks them all the same three questions: "Where do you come from? Where are you going? What have you learned?" And tune in to the podcast feed every Friday to hear Andy talk to listeners on "The Andy Richter Call-In Show!" Jesse joined Andy last year for a conversation about growing up in New Mexico, his big break in “Modern Family,” and his love for the theater. In the following clip, you'll hear Jesse talk about the first time he ever performed in front of his high school English class. Listen to The Three Questions with Andy Richter wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, comedian, and podcast host Andy Richter joins the show. Over lobster rolls and oysters, Andy talks about healing from the dissolution of his nearly 30-year marriage, finding love on the apps, and what it's like being Conan O'Brien's “TV wife.” This episode was recorded at Connie & Ted's in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Emily in Paris" star Ashley Park joins the show. Over oysters and nicoise salad, Ashley tells me about her early days on Broadway, her showmance turned serious relationship with costar Paul Forman, and she reveals a special moment with Meryl Streep from working together on “Only Murders in the Building.” This episode was recorded at Palihouse Lobby Lounge & Bar West Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Singer, Broadway star and film actor Ben Platt joins the show. Over chicken and broccoli, Ben tells me about the queer Americana of his latest album “Honeymind,” we hear the real backstory to his romance with fiancé Noah Galvin, and we get the scoop on the ambitious “Merrily We Roll Along” Richard Linklater film. This episode was recorded at Genghis Cohen in LA's Fairfax District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Jackpot” star Nora “Awkwafina” Lum joins the show. Over croquettes monsieur, Nora tells me about feeling like an “Asian mom” on her Comedy Central show, the unusual store where her grandmother likes to namedrop her, and coping with the loss of her mother in adulthood. This episode was recorded at Mr. T in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Singer, actor, and “The Masked Singer” host Rita Ora joins the show. Over uni and endive salad, Rita tells me about turning down “Eurovision” and Andrew Llyod Webber, how making tea for musicians led to her big break, and the reality TV inspiration for her villainous Queen of Hearts in Disney + film “Descendants: The Rise of Red.” This episode was recorded at Amour in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, actor and “WipeOut” co-host Nicole Byer joins the show. Over French toast, Nicole tells me why sitcom “Grand Crew” was so special to her, how she was initially unsure if she nailed “Nailed It” (see what I did there?) and what her dad might have thought of her hamburger bikini number. This episode was recorded at Lady Byrd Café in Echo Park, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actress, comedian and cultural icon Sandra Bernhard joins the show. Over a porgy fillet, Sandra tells me if she still thinks about a high-profile break-up, the ridiculous medical situation she dealt with before a Letterman appearance, and what it's like to be a fashion icon of the 80s and 90s. This episode was recorded at Cookshop in Chelsea, NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australian musician and entrepreneur Iggy Azalea joins the show. Over pasta, Iggy tells me about her decision to step away from music, her success in crypto with her coin $MOTHER and her advice for young people out there who might feel like outsiders or misunderstood. This episode was recorded at Sartiano's at The Mercer in Soho, NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“30 Rock” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star Jane Krakowski joins the show. Over cloud-like pita bread, we reminisce about when I was Jane's Starbucks barista, our iconic “Carpool Karaoke” moment and why wigs hold a special place in our hearts. This episode was recorded at Zaytinya at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Diplomat” and “The Americans” star Keri Russell joins the show. Over salmon and a glass of Sancerre (over ice), Keri tells me about aging out of the “Mickey Mouse Club,” an iconic bathroom run-in at the Golden Globes, and what it's like to hang out with the Obamas. This episode was recorded at Cecconi's Dumbo in Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz joins the show. Over diner classics, Jason tells me about why he has a hard time singing his early songs, what it was like to open about his sexuality and why his latest album “Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride” feels like a new beginning. This episode was recorded at Mel's Drive-In in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comic and the star and co-creator of Hulu's “Fire Island” Joel Kim Booster joins the show. Over ghost chili lamb vindaloo and samosas, Joel tells me about growing up in a conservative Christian household in the Midwest, reconnecting with his mom after his father's passing, and falling in love for the first time after meeting his boyfriend at “Gay Disneyland.” This episode was recorded at Badmaash in Downtown Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Modern Family" star Aubrey Anderson Emmons joins the show. Over gnocchi and fried squash blossoms, Aubrey tells me what it was like growing up on the set of "Modern Family," favorite memories from filming together, and how she's rediscovered her love for acting. This episode was recorded at Casalena in Woodland Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices