I've Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario

Even when the world feels heavy, we have to hold onto hope. On this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy discusses how to keep believing in better days when it sometimes feels impossible to do so. Between difficult headlines, personal struggles, and the constant noise of social media, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but caring deeply doesn’t mean we have to carry every painful thing happening around us. Tommy opens up about protecting your peace without losing your compassion, allowing yourself to experience joy without guilt, and finding hope through small acts of kindness and everyday moments. He shares why the people we surround ourselves with and the stories we consume matter, and reminds us that darkness is never the whole story. An honest, heartfelt conversation about holding onto goodness, remembering how much your presence matters, and believing there are still beautiful moments ahead that you haven’t even imagined yet.Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffani Thiessen (of Coven Academy, Saved by the Bell, Beverly Hills, 90210) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Tiffani that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Tiffani Thiessen, who you know and love as Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell and Valerie Malone on Beverly Hills, 90210. Now, she’s channeling her inner witch in Coven Academy. In this episode, Tiffani opens up about what she wishes she’d known early in her career, the moment she realized Saved by the Bell was becoming a massive hit, and why she was drawn to playing Valerie after years as Kelly. She reflects on growing up as a working actress, the role she didn’t get that broke her heart, and how she’s learned to handle rejection. She also shares how Coven Academy challenged her, whether she’d want her kids to become actors, how she turned her love of cooking into a business, how fame has changed since the ’90s, why you should always eat the bread, and so much more. And don’t miss Tiffani's mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, our part 2 to this conversation where she’s answering burning fan questions, dropping Thursday, October 1! This episode is brought to you by Travel Guard. Enter here to win $10,000 for your most unhinged & unforgettable travel story! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And just like that, its that time of year again. On this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy is celebrating the season that seems to wake up all our senses at once. From crisp mornings and changing leaves to cozy sweaters, favorite movies, and the familiar (pumpkin) smells of the season, fall has a way of making us feel comforted and connected to our memories. But Tommy believes this season offers us something even bigger: a chance to begin again. Today Tommy explores why fall can feel like an unofficial new year. As summer winds down and familiar routines return, many of us feel ready to reset, reconnect with the people we love, and make space for what matters most. If life has felt busy or disconnected lately, consider this your invitation to make the plans, put on the cozy sweater, savor your favorite fall treat, go after your hopes and dreams and enjoy this chapter while it’s here. The season goes quickly. Let’s give ourselves permission to celebrate it. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by beloved country singer and songwriter Carly Pearce. Her new album, Honest Woman, is out now, and it’s some of her most personal work yet. In this episode, Carly opens up about how this is the first album she has made no compromises on, why she will never hide her age, and why she sees growing older as a gift. She shares how she deeply explored comparison in some of her most vulnerable songs on Honest Woman and why our worth can’t rest entirely on our careers. She also talks about collaborating with Riley Green, how she goes about choosing an album’s final tracklist, the song she can’t wait to hear fans sing back to her on tour, her personal connection to the late great Dolly Parton, what Dolly meant to her, her powerful message to women and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re taking a fall rewind as Tommy revisits a fan-favorite conversation with Caterina Scorsone, also known as Dr. Amelia Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, ahead of the Season 23 premiere in just a few weeks. Caterina opens up about what keeps playing Amelia exciting after almost two decades, why her connection with fans feels so intimate, and which of Amelia’s moments have meant the most to her. She also reflects on exploring Amelia’s meaningful relationship with Kai (played by E.R. Fightmaster), reveals how Amelia was originally conceived as a queer character, and discusses the care she has poured into portraying Amelia’s addiction journey. Caterina also shares her personal relationship with grief, why prioritizing our mental health is so important, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy takes you back to Paris in 2015 to share for the very first time the full story of the day his husband Gio surprised him with a proposal in front of the Eiffel Tower, and how one engagement photo unexpectedly became something much bigger than either of them could have imagined. After the photo went viral, Tommy and Gio began receiving deeply moving messages from the LGBTQ+ community who saw new possibilities for their own lives, as well as parents who felt more hopeful about the futures awaiting their children. The experience showed Tommy firsthand how powerful representation can be and that no matter what walk of life we come from, we all just want to feel seen. Eleven years later, Tommy reflects on everything that moment taught him including love still gives people hope, happiness is worth celebrating and that joy, even the joy of complete strangers, can bring us together. In a world that often feels divided, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that there is still so much goodness around us and so many people rooting for love to win. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Murray comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with James Murray that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbeforeYouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by James “Murr” Murray, one of the funniest and most beloved comedians in the world. Audiences fell in love with Murr on the hit series Impractical Jokers, where he and his lifelong friends challenge one another to pull outrageous pranks and embarrass themselves in front of unsuspecting strangers. Now, Murr is flexing his horror muscles as the co-writer and producer of Don’t Move, the new movie based on his bestselling book of the same name. In this episode, Murr opens up about one of the most surprising parts of being a comedian, whether he ever gets tired of being the funny guy, and if any part of Impractical Jokers is staged. He also takes Tommy behind the scenes of what it really takes to bring the show to life, reveals which outrageous moments remain his favorites, explains why the group keeps politics out of its comedy, and shares why wearable technology gives him so much anxiety. Murr also discusses his journey into writing nine horror novels, adapting Don’t Move for the screen, and refusing to wait for someone else to give him permission to make the movie. He shares how he created the opportunity himself, names the one horror film he could watch for the rest of his life, and teases what audiences can expect from future seasons of Impractical Jokers. Murr also reflects on scaling the Empire State Building and opens up about one of the most difficult decisions of his life while his father was dying from Alzheimer’s disease. And don’t miss Murr’s rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, part two of this conversation, dropping Thursday, September 17! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy pays tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, while reflecting on the compassion, courage, and unity that emerged in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy. Growing up in New Jersey, just outside New York City, Tommy shares his vivid memories of that day and how deeply it affected his community. He also remembers the first responders who ran toward danger, the strangers who became helpers, and the neighbors who looked out for one another when people needed it most. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that we shouldn’t need tragedy to bring us together. Tommy challenges us to carry that same humanity forward by checking in on the people we love, showing greater kindness to strangers, putting aside our differences, and remembering what truly matters in life. May we never forget the victims of 9/11. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Olsen comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Chris Olsen that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbeforeYouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Chris Olsen, an award-winning content creator and one of social media’s leading comedic voices. Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Chris is now peeling back his public persona in his new memoir, I Think My Therapist Hates Me, to reveal the messy, complicated truths beneath it. In this episode, Chris opens up about growing up gay and trying to fit in, grappling with the fear of being hated, and navigating the moments when he felt most misunderstood or misrepresented. He also reflects on having his first alcoholic drink at 14, how his struggles with addiction led to two separate stays in rehab, and what scares him most about the things he did while under the influence. Chris shares intimate details about his family’s emotional intervention, including the one letter that was never read to him and what his loved ones saw in him that he couldn’t see in himself at the time. He also discusses what led to his stay in a psychiatric hospital, what he remembers from that experience, if he has finally reached a place today where he truly loves himself, and whether he has been able to forgive himself for his past. Chris also reveals something he has been afraid to say out loud…until now. And don’t miss Chris’ mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, our part 2 to this conversation, dropping Thursday, September 10! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy is helping you beat those end-of-summer blues. As summer winds down and life begins to speed up again, it’s completely normal to feel nostalgic, emotional, or overwhelmed by the return of routines, early alarms, packed schedules, and endless responsibilities.Tommy opens up about why seasonal transitions can feel so difficult, the importance of easing back into your routine without expecting perfection, and how to carry the best parts of summer into every season. From chasing sunsets and making time for the people you love to slowing down and finding joy in ordinary moments, this episode is a reminder that those things don’t have to disappear just because the calendar changes.Summer may be ending, but life is still happening right now, and there are so many beautiful memories waiting to be made in the season ahead. So let’s beat the summer blues together as we welcome in the next season. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Stokes (of Outer Banks) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbeforeYouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Chase Stokes, who became a household name playing John B, the fearless leader of the Pogues in Netflix’s smash-hit series Outer Banks. With the fifth and final season now out, Chase is saying goodbye to an epic chapter of his life, and he’s opening up about what that goodbye has really meant to him. Chase shares how he’s grieved the end of John B’s story, the defining storyline that helped him better understand his character, and how he wanted John B to evolve over the course of five seasons. He reflects on how much he has changed since Season 1, the one scene he would show someone who has never watched Outer Banks, and his initial reaction to the Blue Crown storyline. He also reveals whether he thinks JJ should have been brought back, why Madison Bailey was a superhero this season, and why he believes John B and Sarah thrived throughout the series. Chase also discusses that burning online rumor and answers if that post-credit wedding party scene was scripted or completely unscripted? He also opens up about his complicated relationship with fame, why the pressure to always be perfect for the world matters less as you get older, the importance of setting boundaries, how his health took a scary hit earlier this year, how he’s feeling today, his ongoing journey of taking care of his mental health, why Season 2 of Outer Banks became such a pivotal moment in his life for his mental health, and so much more. And don’t miss Chase’s mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, dropping Thursday, September 3!Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to simply keep going. On this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy shares a deeply personal reminder that no matter how difficult, disappointing, or uncertain life feels, your story is not over. From nearly quitting his podcast after its first year to navigating heartbreak, rejection, career pivots, and moments when the future felt unclear, Tommy opens up about the experiences that taught him to keep putting one foot in front of the other. He shares why you shouldn’t wait for the “perfect” moment, why you’re probably closer than you think, why your path doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else, and why sometimes simply showing up is enough. If you’re in a difficult chapter right now, this episode is your reminder that you’re allowed to have an off day. Keep going. Your story isn’t over.Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dating can feel like a full-time job full of stress, anxiety and so much spiraling. But it doesn’t have to! On this bonus episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy enlists the help of Hollywood matchmaker Jaydi Samuels Kuba to give you your crash course to dating, from making a great first impression and knowing what to look for in a potential partner to navigating red flags, communication, rejection, and everything in between. Whether you’re newly single, back in the dating world, or simply wondering why dating feels harder than it used to, this episode is packed with honest advice and tips to help you date with more confidence, intention, and less stress. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re taking a summer rewind as Tommy revisits a fan-favorite episode with Malachi Barton of Camp Rock 3, Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, Stuck in the Middle, and more. This is a deep, introspective side of Malachi like you’ve never heard before. Today, he opens up about adjusting to living a very public life and the attention that comes along with that, what his relationship is like with social media, how Zombies 4 changed his life, how Zombies 4 made him realize how much he loves singing and dancing, if he ever wants to be on Dancing with the Stars, the message of Zombies 4 that he personally related to the most, the powerful advice that Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly gave him that he’ll never forget, what that Zombies group chat is really like, what all those different Zombies alternate endings are, if he was ever supposed to play Red’s brother in the Descendants franchise (a big online rumor answered), what his future dream projects are, his biggest celebrity crush (ahem Outer Banks), how he has handled his journey with anxiety, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this special bonus episode of “Tommy Talk," Tommy is diving into the world of online dating with Hollywood matchmaker Jaydi Samuels Kuba, author of Your Last First Date: Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker. After chatting with so many friends who are ready to give up trying to find love on dating apps, Tommy was inspired to find out the ways in which they can really have a shot at winning on these apps. From creating a dating profile that actually shows who you are, to choosing the right photos, spotting true incompatibilities, and avoiding the pressure to appeal to everyone, Jaydi shares her expert tips for finding meaningful connections in the swipe era. Tommy and Jaydi also talk about why you shouldn’t dismiss someone too quickly, the importance of leading with authenticity, and why your future person just might be looking for you online. If you’re dating, or know someone who is, this is the crash course you need to stop swiping wrong and start dating smarter. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re taking a summer rewind as Tommy revisits a fan-favorite episode with Noah LaLonde from My Life with the Walter Boys. This is a deep, introspective side of Noah like you’ve never heard before. Today, he opens up about why the show resonates with multiple generations, the personal ways in which he felt an immediate connection to Cole when he auditioned for the role, and the unforgettable way he found out he got the part.Noah also shares why the journey is just as important as the destination, why he put in his two weeks instead of quitting when he booked his dream role, how he dug into the many layers of Cole, and the pressure he felt to get the character just right. Noah also gets candid about adjusting to a new level of attention on his career and personal life, that infamous blonde Cole hair, what he hopes for Cole in future seasons, why every single person in this world matters, and so much more. This episode is brought to you by Travel Guard, the leading global provider of travel insurance and 24/7 emergency travel assistance services. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses why finally saying the things we’ve never said before, to a friend, a loved one, or even to ourselves, can be one of the most freeing things we ever do. We all have things we bury deep. But why do we do it? Maybe something feels too painful to relive. Maybe we’re afraid people will look at us differently once we reveal the things we’ve kept tucked away. Will we feel embarrassed? Will we feel like we’re playing the victim when we know other people are going through things we perceive as even worse? Will we feel naked and exposed? Or worst of all…will we feel judged? Admittedly, all of these thoughts have crossed my mind at different points in my life when I’ve wanted to share the things I’ve kept hidden with the people closest to me. And I know I’m not alone. Saying something out loud that you’ve never said before can feel terrifying. But it can also feel like returning a missing puzzle piece to your soul. In that moment you take a little piece of your power back. You push back against fear. You allow yourself to be seen. We all experience defining moments that shape who we become. We all hurt. And hopefully, we all heal.This episode is for anyone who has been carrying something quietly, debating whether to finally say it. Maybe the words are scary. Maybe they’re vulnerable. But maybe saying them is exactly what you need to finally feel a little lighter, a little freer, and a little more like yourself. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Spiridakos (of Chicago P.D, Anna Pigeon) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Tracy that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Tracy Spiridakos, who became a household name playing Detective Hailey Upton on Chicago P.D. Now, she’s trading the city for the wilderness, taking on the role of Anna Pigeon in USA Network’s Anna Pigeon, based on the bestselling novels. Anna is a law enforcement park ranger who solves dark mysteries and murders in the wilderness of Glacier National Park, all while trying to outrun her own past. Today, Tracy opens up about what she misses most about playing Hailey Upton, what she’s most proud of when it comes to the character, and the grieving process of saying goodbye to a role she loved so much. She reveals whether any of Hailey’s personality traits have stayed with her, if she was surprised that Hailey and Jay became one of the most beloved relationships in the One Chicago universe, and whether she would really do a spinoff with Jesse Lee Soffer. Tracy also shares why she knew she had to say yes to Anna Pigeon, what went into creating an entirely new character after playing Hailey for so long, and what she believes Anna is truly searching for in the wilderness. She opens up about how navigating her own grief helped her understand Anna on a deeper level, what her personal journey with grief has looked like, and the self-care practice that helped her through some incredibly stressful moments. Tracy also gets candid about rejection and why even the lowest moments of her career never made her want to quit acting. And don’t miss Tracy’s mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, dropping Thursday, August 13th! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy wants you to stop ripping yourself apart. Sometimes the biggest bully in our lives is ourselves. We beat ourselves up over the smallest things, or things we've convinced ourselves are huge when in the grand scheme of life, they really aren't. We criticize every decision, replay conversations, obsess over mistakes, tell ourselves we're not attractive enough, and convince ourselves that one setback somehow defines who we are. In this episode, Tommy shares the mindset shifts and "aha" moments that have completely changed the way he talks to himself and handles the moments that don't go according to plan. Because life is hard enough without becoming your own worst critic. This episode is all about building a healthier relationship with yourself. After all, the relationship you have with yourself is one of the most important relationships you'll ever have, so let's make sure it's a good one. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stassi Schroeder (of Vanderpump Rules, Vanderpump Villa, House of Stassi) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this check out the full interview with Stassi that dropped earlier this week! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by reality TV royalty, Stassi Schroeder, who rose to fame over eight seasons of Vanderpump Rules. She has three New York Times bestselling books, wildly successful podcasts, and a brand new show, House of Stassi, out now. Today, Stassi opens up about what its been like growing up in the intense public eye throughout her 20’s and beyond, why she tried to be more like Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl than herself during the early days of Vanderpump Rules, why she distanced herself from the show for years, what ultimately drew her back to reality TV with Vanderpump Villa, whether she always trusted Lisa Vanderpump, and why she refuses to let Vanderpump Rules define her legacy. She also reveals the one non-negotiable she had before returning for House of Stassi, why she wanted Katie Maloney to appear on the show after their falling out, what it's really like balancing work and parenthood alongside her husband Beau Clark, how she navigates mom guilt, why both working moms and stay at home moms are superheros, what she hopes her children will one day be proud of, the biggest life lesson she's learned from her years on reality TV, the one aspiration she has absolutely no interest in pursuing, the unforgettable advice her grandmother gave her, and so much more. Be sure to catch Part 2 (Tommy's rapid-fire "Hot Takes & Hangouts" interview with Stassi) this Thursday, August 6. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses why we have to stop letting other people’s timelines dictate our own. We look around and compare ourselves to where other people are in their lives. Maybe your friends are getting married, having huge business wins, buying their dream house, or having their second child, and you find yourself wondering, "Why am I not achieving any of that?” Maybe at 40 you’re starting over in your career, healing from a traumatic breakup, or finally chasing a dream you were told you should have pursued years ago. Just because things happen on a different timeline doesn’t mean you don’t have it "figured out." Somewhere along the way, we convince ourselves that we are falling behind in life.This episode challenges that and reminds you that you are not behind. You are on the timeline and path you are meant to be on. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Mando (of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Better Call Saul, Batman: Knightfall, Far Cry 3) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Michael Mando who is finally returning to the MCU as Scorpion in Spiderman: Brand New Day. You may know Michael from his unforgettable performances as Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul and Far Cry 3, but he is picking up the pieces from his cameo in Spiderman: Homecoming and returning to the role of Mac Gargan/Scorpion in what has been a highly anticipated return. Today, Michael opens up about if he knew he would be returning back to the MCU when he signed on to play Scorpion almost 10 years ago, that scene of his cut from Spiderman: Homecoming, the moment that Scorpion made him feel petrified, what playing a villain in the MCU means to him, why he loved working with Tom Holland, what it was like watching him transform into Spiderman up close, the training involved in playing Scorpion, why community is so important when filming a movie like this, if he’s heard anything about Scorpion eventually turning into Venom, his personal connection to Venom as both a kid and adult, voicing Bane in Batman: Knightfall - Part 1, how he helped shape the actual animation of this character, joining Kevin Hart in 72 Hours on Netflix, his unconventional journey towards becoming an actor, if he would reprise his role in a Better Call Saul reboot, why rejection has fueled him even harder over the years, what he will never say to you and so much more. And catch the mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes and Hangouts” interview with Michael out on Thursday, July 30th!Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before.Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into the importance of truly living while we’re alive. After reading Matt Haig's powerful new book, The Midnight Train, I was reminded of something that can be so easy to forget: life can quickly become a series of routines if we're not intentional about how we live it. The truth is, balancing everything on our plates isn't easy. But at what point do we set gentle boundaries and give ourselves permission to say no to the things that leave us simply going through the motions instead of actually living? We're all so busy planning for the future, chasing the next big milestone, and waiting for the "right time" that we often forget to fully experience the life happening right now. From breaking free of autopilot and letting go of perfectionism to saying yes to the moments that make us feel most alive, this episode is a reminder that life isn't meant to be postponed or lived on other people’s terms. Because one day all we'll have are the memories we created...or the ones we WISH we had.I hope this conversation inspires you to slow down, be present, and reclaim the life you may feel is passing you by. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avantika Vandanapu (of Not Suitable for Work, Mean Girls, Spin) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Johnston (of the movie Obsession) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into the red flags of one-sided friendships, drawing from his own personal experiences. Healthy friendships should feel mutual and energizing while one-sided friendships often feel emotionally exhausting and uncertain. One question I have come back to time and time again is: “Am I holding onto who someone is or who they once were?” It’s a question that has been incredibly eye-opening in helping me evaluate who my true friends really are. Wanting a friendship built on mutual care, respect, and effort isn’t asking for too much, it’s a healthy and reasonable expectation. So let’s dive into exploring the signs of one-sided friendships to help you recognize what you truly deserve in the relationships you choose to keep. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Avantika Vandanapu, who is currently starring in Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable for Work, a series about five work-obsessed twenty-something professionals living in New York City as they balance the chaos of their professional and personal lives. Today, Avantika opens up about how her life changed after the 2024 Mean Girls musical adaptation of the beloved classic, how Reneé Rapp helped her navigate the musical numbers, why leading Disney’s Spin will forever be meaningful to her, what she’s loved about being part of Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work, how she landed a role that wasn’t originally written for her, whether she wants her character to end up with Kel, why it’s important to take up space even when you feel like you might not belong, how she’s handled heartbreak in her career, the type of film she dreams of starring in, the advice she wants to ask Mindy Kaling, why Off Campus got its casting right, why she sometimes worries about sharing too much, and so much more. And be sure to catch the mini rapid-fire "Hot Takes and Hangouts" interview with Avantika out next Thursday, July 23! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Michael Johnston who plays Bear in Obsession, one of the biggest break-out movie of the year. Directed by Curry Barker, the film centers on Bear who uses a supernatural "One Wish Willow" to make his crush (played by Inde Navarrette) fall in love with him, only to trigger a deadly, twisted obsession. Today, Michael opens up about the moment his heartbeat was heard pounding on the mic during a particular scene, how he practiced self-care during such an intense shoot, the moment he thinks Bear realized something was wrong after he broke the One Wish Willow, the moments Inde’s performance genuinely scared him, why he can’t judge Bear as an actor even though he knows he’s a villain, whether Nikki ever truly loved Bear, the scene(s) he and Inde kept breaking in (due to lots of laughter), the alternate ending that was filmed, his pitch for the sequel and whether he wants to be in it, what acting has taught him about himself, why he wants to play a powerful gay character in an upcoming project, whether we can expect new music, why Teen Wolf will forever be meaningful to him, and so much more. And catch the mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes and Hangouts” interview with Michael out next Tuesday, July 21! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. This episode is brought to you by Travel Guard. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into the importance of making time for your best friends. It's easy to let busy schedules, endless obligations, and the demands of everyday life take over, leaving little time for the people who matter most. Sometimes life starts controlling us instead of the other way around. After spending a weekend with my best friend, I was reminded just how important it is to make time for the people who fill our cups. Our best friends celebrate our wins, support us through life's toughest moments, and remind us that we're never alone. This episode is a love letter to our best friends, and a reminder that life is richer when it’s shared with people who genuinely care about us. Take a moment today to let your best friend know how much they mean to you. Share this episode with them and enjoy! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ Palma (of Love Island USA and Love Island Beyond the Villa) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ Palma is here to spill all the behind-the-scenes tea from Love Island USA and Beyond the Villa! He opens up about the moment he really fell for Iris, clears up the biggest misconceptions about their relationship, shares what it felt like leaving the Love Island villa, addresses the TMZ controversy, and shares why he never felt manipulated by producers. Plus, TJ talks about living with anxiety, how therapy in the Love Island villa changed his life, and why The Traitors is his dream reality show. He ends the interview with an inspirational never said this before moment. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” I'm discussing how I finally binged the entire Off Campus series. I know, I know. I am WAY LATE to the party. But to be fair, I have to watch so many things for work to prepare for multiple interviews every week that sometimes I get delayed in watching the things I’m most excited about. But I finally did it, and you guys, I couldn’t love Off Campus more! So today I'm celebrating everything I love about Off Campus: the moments that have stayed with me after watching, why the phenomenal cast (Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn, and more) delivered such incredible performances, and so much more. For anyone looking to celebrate the Off Campus series and keep the good vibes going, this episode is for you. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese & Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chandler Kinney (of Elle, Disney's Zombies franchise, Pretty Little Liars, etc) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Chandler Kinney to talk about stepping into the iconic world of Legally Blonde on the new show Elle, what it meant to be personally chosen by Reese Witherspoon, and how she approached forming her character, Kimberly while honoring such a beloved franchise. She also reflects on growing up as a Disney star with Zombies, why she's learned to embrace every chapter of her career, paying it forward to the next generation of the franchise, what Dancing with the Stars taught her about herself, and opens up with a heartfelt personal reflection you won't want to miss. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.