I've Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how some of the sweetest successes come later in life. Success has no age limit—many of the world’s most inspiring achievers reached their greatest milestones in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. With age comes wisdom, perspective, and the confidence to pursue your purpose without apology. If you’ve ever felt like your time has passed, this episode is your reminder that your potential has no expiration date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Alicia Silverstone, who has been bringing joy to both the big and small screens for the past three decades. This year marks the 30th anniversary of her beloved film Clueless, in which she portrayed Cher—one of the most iconic roles in pop culture history. Coming to Netflix on November 12 is her new Christmas movie, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, a must-see this holiday season. Today, Alicia opens up about why she believes she’s had such longevity in Hollywood, why she gravitates toward roles that challenge her, and how she’s never really pursued the traditional Hollywood dream. She also shares why reading the script for A Merry Little Ex-Mas made her cry, her own holiday traditions, the constant juggling act of being a mom and having a career, and what she’s most proud of in creating the character of Cher in Clueless. Plus, Alicia reflects on the Cher quotes she finds herself saying lately, why there’s never been a serious conversation about a Clueless sequel, how she nurtures her mind, body, and spirit, what she hopes to continue, stop, and start doing in the new year, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how to spot narcissism in a friendship or relationship. Do you often walk away from a conversation feeling like somehow everything is your fault? Maybe you feel super drained or like you just can’t do anything right. Well, you might be dealing with a narcissist and not even realize it. In this episode we are diving into how to spot a narcissist in your relationships and friendships, and how you can protect yourself from allowing these types of people to fully infiltrate your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Jonathan Bennett who became a household name playing the high school heartthrob Aaron Samuels in the cult classic film, Mean Girls. Since then he has gone on to star in, host and produce so many projects that bring audiences pure joy. He has been crowned as one of the reigning “Kings of Christmas” through his incredible work with the Hallmark network. Right now you can catch him hosting, “Finding Mr. Christmas” Season 2 on Hallmark and starring in his upcoming movie, “A Keller Christmas Vacation,” out November 9th. Today, Jonathan opens up about the strangest place someone quoted Mean Girls to him, if he felt like playing Aaron Samuels put him in a box for a while afterwards, what being a gay, closeted actor was like in the late 90’s/early 2000s, if he has had a serious conversation with Lindsay Lohan about a Mean Girls sequel, what his idea for that sequel is, how hard he really had to push Hallmark to embrace same sex love stories, the personal reasons he advocates for these stories, why Finding Mr. Christmas feels like his life’s work, his surprising revelation about Christmas, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of, “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses the importance of having quality friendships, and why it is so much more meaningful than being surrounded by a crowd. Quality friendships aren’t about how many people you know, but rather how intimately and deeply you are known. Adulting means figuring out who those people are in your life, and choosing to focus your limited time on nurturing the friendships that truly fill your cup. For anyone looking for a little clarity on the friends that you should hold close in your lives, this episode is for you. Here’s to keeping close the supportive kings and queens who make our lives so much better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by a very special guest. Gio Benitez lights up your screens every Saturday and Sunday morning anchoring the #1 morning news show, Good Morning America. He is the Transportation Correspondent on GMA during the week and contributes stories regularly to World News Tonight with David Muir, 20/20 and Nightline. But perhaps even more importantly (to me at least), he is my husband of almost 10 years. Gio has been one of the most requested guests on this show for the last 2 years and the day has finally come. From career reflections to our relationship, we cover so many different things in this conversation, far too many to list. But I will leave you with this. When Gio asked at one point, “Is that part getting cut out,” there was only one answer: no, nothing is getting cut out…this is unedited and unfiltered. I hope you enjoy!Subscribe to this podcast, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses if manifesting really works. Everywhere we turn, there is a book, Instagram post, or guru talking about manifesting. But is this all just a trend, or is there validity to incorporating a daily manifesting practice into your routine? Today we are diving into what’s real and what’s hype. For anyone that may be a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Max Parker who is one of the break-out stars of the Netflix series BOOTS. Max plays the powerful role of Sergeant Sullivan, who on the surface is tough dude, but in reality there is so much more than meets the eye with this character. Today, Max opens up about how he relates to this complex character, how he’s been waiting to do a powerful queer story, the moments that hit him the hardest when reading the script, why he’s proud to show a darker time in queer history, one of his scenes that absolutely gutted him, why living a publically out life led him to so much more happiness, his competitive disco dancing past, humping Cynthia Erivo’s tongue in a past project, the powerful message he takes away from BOOTS, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how the cozy fall season can feel like an unofficial start to a new year. It’s a season that symbolizes change in so many ways. It’s a time to start fresh and take stock of where you are in your life and where you want to go next. Who doesn’t love a new chapter? The fall is the perfect time for you to write one. It’s also one of the best seasons of the year because it encourages memory making with those you love. For anyone who wants to feel the fall festive vibes while laying out some new hopes and dreams, this episode is for you. Happy Fall my friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor David Henrie who left an impact on a generation with his portrayal of Justin Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place. Now, both OG and new audiences are getting to know this iconic character in Season 2 of the spin-off, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Today, David opens up about what he’s most fond of when he thinks back on his time of originating his role in Wizards of Waverly Place, what growing up in the spotlight was really like for him, if he ever wanted to give up or quit, if he ever thought he would play Justin Russo again, how the idea came to be over the course of many conversations with former co-star Selena Gomez, the nerves he felt before playing Justin again, directing his very first episode, how his friendship with Selena has evolved over the years, the piece of wedding advice he gave her, the piece of advice he wishes he was given as an 18-year-old Disney star and wants to pass on to future generations, the kinds of stories he hopes to tell in the future with his production company, the top secret project he is announcing for the very first time, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how to try to break the habit of comparing yourself to other people. Do you ever catch yourself endlessly scrolling on social media, wondering why you don’t have what someone else has personally or professionally? Comparison Syndrome is very real — we all go through some version of it. But it’s quite unhealthy and can often be toxic. The time we spend comparing ourselves to other people is time that we can instead use to invest in ourselves. Here is my journey with comparison syndrome, and some ways to help you break the habit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Miles Heizer who you know and love from 13 Reasons Why, Parenthood, Love Simon and so much more. Now he is starring in the upcoming Netflix series Boots, dropping October 9th! Miles plays Cameron Cope, a bullied, gay high school student who joins the Marines with his best friend in hopes of finding some direction in life. The problem is he joined the Marines in the 90s when it was illegal to be gay in the military. The series is based off a powerful true story and explores friendship, resilience, and finding your place in the world. Today, Miles opens up about why this series is so important to him, why playing this role was a cathartic and healing experience, the scariest thing about stepping into this role, the reality show he watched to unwind from long days on set, the shift he has seen working in Hollywood as an openly gay artist, the wink he got from the universe when auditioning for Boots, the moment he got emotional during filming, why he’s already hoping for a Season 2, the supernatural twist he would want to see happen, dreams of being an opening kill in a horror movie, something he has never said before, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how you are so much more than the job you have. We live in a world that likes to tie our identity to our job title. Work is important, and hopefully we deeply enjoy the work that we do. But we are conditioned to think that being stretched too thin, or #TeamNoSleep is a badge of honor. The quiet and calm moments in our lives are equally as important as those job promotions or professional output. For anyone looking to separate (even just a little bit) of who you are from what you do, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actors (and power couple) Joseph Morgan and Persia White! Joseph shot to fame with his iconic portrayal of the devilish villain, Klaus Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries which led to the creation of his very own spin-off series, The Originals, because the world needed more of his epic character. Persia shot to fame after the world fell in love with her character, Lynn, in the 8-season hit series, Girlfriends, which followed the lives of four black women and told such powerful and groundbreaking stories. Today, Joseph opens up about what he is most proud of in bringing Klaus to life, what scene of his he would show to someone who has never watched TVD/The Originals, what he really thinks about that Caroline and Klaus relationship, if he ever finds himself slipping back into Klaus all these years later, if he is ready to revisit this character and much more. Persia opens up about celebrating the 25th anniversary of Girlfriends, if she would revisit her beloved role in a new project, why she got ridiculed and attacked in her personal life for being someone on and off screen that stood up for what she believed in, a storyline she would have loved to play, and much more. And together, they dive into their epic love story and both share something that they have never said before. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how there is a shift in how people are viewing alcohol. There are studies and trends emerging that show younger generations are less interested in grabbing the bottle. Do you feel like alcohol is so last year? Many people feel the pressure to drink in certain situations (with co-workers, bosses, friends, family, etc), even when they just aren’t feeling it. Today I am sharing my relationship with alcohol, and how I handle those societal pressures when they come up in my life. Let’s dive into the world of booze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by the very talented actor Derek Luh! Derek is best known for his role in Amazon Prime’s hit series, Gen V which is a spinoff to the fan-favorite series The Boys, and Season 2 is out right now. Gen V explores the lives of hormonal and competitive young adult superheroes as they put physical, sexual and moral boundaries to the test at America’s only college, exclusively for superheroes. Today, Derek opens up about if he feels the importance/pressure of playing a role that means so much to so many, if he wants Jordan and Marie to be endgame, what he has most learned about himself through playing Jordan, a dream storyline for his character in future seasons, how the cast felt the beloved Chance Perdomo with them all season long, what’s on his Jordan playlist to help him get into character, what he hopes for Jordan in the end, if he’s thought about a superhero name, why a Jordan vs Homelander face-off would be epic, if he’s able to take in all of his success without worrying about what’s next, how his spirituality helps him stay grounded, a very personal milestone in his life that he is proud of, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how to deal with a constantly complaining friend. It’s safe to say many of us have some people in our lives who never run out of things to complain about. Over time, this can negatively impact and affect our energy — I call it battery draining. So how do we set healthy boundaries without causing a rift in the friendship? For anyone looking for a little help in navigating those chronic complainers, this episode is for youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Joy Sunday who is currently captivating audiences in Season 2 of the smash-hit series Wednesday. Joy plays Bianca, the commanding and cool siren who has the ability to control people’s minds just by using her voice in the most watched English language series in Netflix history. Today, Joy opens up about the 18 group chats she’s in with her cast, what she has most enjoyed exploring from Season 1 to Season 2 as Bianca, if Bianca and Wednesday can ever be best friends, if she wants to see Bianca have a love interest next season, the powerful ways she relates to her character, fan girling over Catherine Zeta-Jones, if we will ever see Bianca in her non-human form, how she had to release control when it came to auditioning for Wednesday, how she has to fight to keep believing in herself, overcoming debilitating stagefright, who she would love to play in a biopic, revealing more of a secret talent, stepping into her directing era, the heavy burden she sometimes feels, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how dealing with anxiety led him to find a personal gratitude practice that changed his outlook on life. This gratitude practice can greatly improve your mental, emotional and even physical well-being, and I am opening up to share it with you today. For anyone looking for super simple ways to shift your perspective, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Hunter Doohan who you know and love from his role as Tyler, aka the Hyde, in Wednesday on Netflix. The series is one of Netflix’s biggest hits of all time and for good reason. Season 2, Part 2 is out right now and Hunter is taking us on a journey with his brilliantly intense, multi-layered and creepy performance. Hunter also has a powerful film coming out on October 17th called The Wilderness. In The Wilderness, a group of troubled teenage boys are kidnapped from their homes and taken deep into the unforgiving Utah desert, where they are forced into a brutal and secretive Wilderness Therapy program. And right now he is filming the highly anticipated Evil Dead Burn. Today (in this spoiler-filled conversation), Hunter opens up about what it felt like to finally return back to playing Tyler, what some of the wildest things have been that he’s gotten to sink his teeth into in this role, if he thinks Tyler is in love with Wednesday, what transforming into the Hyde on set is really like, his favorite moments this season with Jenna and the rest of the cast, where he wants Tyler’s story to go in Season 3, if he reads the fan theories and Reddit threads, the personal reasons why he wanted to do a film like The Wilderness, why he felt nervous to do it, what filming the new Evil Dead Burn has been like, how he would love to be a part of Overcompensating Season 2, how Jonathan Bailey is a big inspiration to him, why he sometimes is hesitant to share his personal life, why he cautions people to not believe everything that you see online, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses when it’s time to unfollow or mute someone on Instagram. Your Instagram feed is your personal space, and you should see content that makes you feel good from people that make you feel good. But there are definitely a few things to consider when going for that “mute" or “unfollow" button. Let’s dive in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Danielle Savre who you know and love from playing the beloved role of Maya Bishop on the long-running series, Station 19. Danielle created a character over the course of 7 seasons that means so much to so many, making people all over the world feel represented and seen. This is a conversation that is good for the soul. Today, Danielle opens up about how she has grown the most over the last year full of change, why grief hit her the hardest very recently over not returning to Station 19, if she allows herself to dream of playing Maya Bishop again, when she realized the impact her character’s love story with Carina was having on the world, how she dealt with the pressure of representing the LGBTQ+ community and the female firefighter communities, those #Marina scenes she still thinks about today, navigating a sometimes uncomfortable transitional phase of her career, learning that she is defined by more than her work, allowing herself the space to grow as a human and not just as an artist, the advice she would give to anyone feeling stuck in their personal or professional lives, what she hopes to start, stop and continuing doing for the rest of the year, something she has never said before, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses who should pay for the first date. First dates can be nerve-racking. Sometimes slightly awkward. When that bill comes, what do you do? Tommy shares a story from dating in his early 20’s that has stayed with him to this day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Corey Mylchreest who captured the world with his break-out role as King George in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, the prequel to the hit Netflix series, Bridgerton. He also recently starred opposite Sofia Carson in My Oxford Year which instantly shot to the #1 spot globally upon its debut. And out now, you can catch Corey in the high-stakes political thriller, Hostage on Netflix. Today, Corey opens up about why playing King George was so special to him, how he handled his life changing so fast and furiously, if there is any truth to a possible second season of Queen Charlotte, what attracts him to playing vulnerable men, the emotional toll it can take, how he formed chemistry with Sofia Carson for My Oxford Year, the truth about him being a good or bad singer, why he is someone who loves love, how he unwinds with his guilty pleasure Love Island, what stepping into a political thriller like Hostage is like, what actor he would love to play in a biopic, an important life lesson he’s learned about himself over the last years, something he has never said before, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this very vulnerable episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses navigating grief. After the sudden loss of his long-time mentor and friend, Tommy opens up about what it’s been like going through the many different stages of grief. A lot of fear came with releasing this episode. Grief is an emotion not often shared in such a public way. But through collectively discussing something that so many of us go through, hopefully we can all feel a little less alone when we are grieving the ones we love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant actress Lana Parrilla, who you know and love from playing some powerful women throughout her impressive career, including one of my favorites, the Evil Queen in Once Upon a Time. Lana is showing the world once again that she is a force to be reckoned with in her new series, The Rainmaker, which is out right now. Today, Lana opens up about playing a brassy and ballsy character like Bruiser in her new series, why she most relates to this character from her entire body of work, the powerful life lesson she learned through her audition process, what the challenges of living and working in a different country for six months are like, what she does to create a “home” wherever she lives for work, the Ireland dance parties that went down, if she really would do a Once Upon a Time reboot of some sort, the last time she watched Once, how playing The Evil Queen healed relationships in her personal life, the scenes of hers that she would show a Once Upon a Time newbie if they only had a few minutes, which character of hers she would want to be neighbors with, what’s on her Bruiser playlist, what character she would want to revisit, the advice she would give to her future self, what she has never said before (to a special someone), and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses the power of saying “No.” It’s one of the hardest things for us to say, but why? Let’s dive into how saying that tiny little word can help us step into our power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress and singer Meg Donnelly who has played the fan-favorite character of Addison in the last four Zombies movies. Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires has been one of the biggest movies of the summer! You may also know and love Meg from her role in another beloved series, American Housewife, or maybe you’ve been streaming her debut EP, “dying art,” which is a deeply personal portrait of finding your way in a fast-changing world. Today, Meg opens up about what the Zombies franchise has meant to her, the most challenging part of filming those films, if she is happy with how Zombies 4 ended, if she shot any of the alternate endings, if she really feels like this is the end of the Zombies franchise for her, the moment that made her emotional when filming this last movie, why she felt protective of Freya and Malachi, what she hoped to achieve with her debut EP, the most personal thing she opened up about for the first time, the song she was most nervous to put out, if she is getting more comfortable not playing it as safe anymore, how she battles with imposter syndrome, the thing that freaks her out in the kitchen, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and review this episode if you enjoyed this conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses something that is making him spiral: stop commenting on women’s bodies. This is a heated one! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by international pop star Nick Carter who rose to fame in the Backstreet Boys, the best-selling boy band in history. The Backstreet Boys ranks as one of the world’s top-selling music artists of all time. Nick’s 30 year entertainment journey has extended far beyond sold-out arenas, encompassing a range of diverse projects in television, film, philanthropy and publishing. Nick is currently selling out the Las Vegas Sphere with his fellow Backstreet Boys in their “Into The Millennium” residency. Because he’s not busy enough this year, he also dropped his most recent solo album, “LOVE LIFE TRAGEDY,” which upon release debuted at No. 1 on the Worldwide Top Albums chart. Today, Nick opens up about what it was like being leaders in the pop renaissance that exploded in the 90’s, why he turned down the Mickey Mouse Club for a shot with what would become the Backstreet Boys, how the guys curated their set list for their Vegas residency, the songs he is always most psyched to perform, what Backstreet Boy song he can’t get out of his head, the meaning behind the powerful title of his latest solo album, what he attributes to his longevity in the music business, one of the greatest life lessons he’s learned over the last 30 years of his career, his exciting new vinyl project, if that white cat represents anything, something he has never said before, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy shares what interviewing your favorite stars at a red carpet premiere is really like…and it might surprise you! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by the undeniable breakout star of Love Island USA Season 6, Leah Kateb. Leah has dominated the conversation like no one before her, cementing her place as a pop culture icon. She has an electric and unapologetic authenticity and charisma, and we are seeing that on full display in Love Island: Beyond The Villa. Today, Leah opens up about how distance and time have affected her thoughts on that “situationship" with Rob, a side to Miguel that the viewers didn’t always get to see, what made her realize she could open up and trust Miguel in the villa, advice she would give Islanders both in and out of the villa, the biggest ways Serena and JaNa helped her while living in the villa, the very different types of advice they give her, who the most unhinged Powerpuff Girl is, if she watches the new season of Love Island, her thoughts on Cierra being removed from the villa for her past racist remarks, how she has dealt with racism herself, why she had to think twice about returning to reality TV so quickly, what a certain producer said to both her and Miguel that negatively impacted her mental health, the lies told by this producer that made her want to leave the villa, stepping into her business woman era with Skylar, if we can expect a “Spare Me” fragrance, what she has never said before, and so much more.Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses what he’s learned in almost 10 years of marriage, and he gets vulnerable about why his marriage means so much to him. Subscribe, rate and leave a written review for this episode so we can see your thoughts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt who is currently reprising her role as the iconic final girl Julie James in I Know What You Did Last Summer. This is a spoiler-filled conversation so get ready to hear about all the things she hasn’t been able to talk about up until this point. This episode is a love letter to the fans of the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise + we chat about a few other things that you won’t want to miss (ahem, 9-1-1 fans). And of course we hear what she has never said before. Subscribe, rate, and comment on this episode if you enjoyed this conversation, and don’t miss my bite size series, TOMMY TALK, that drops every Friday on my podcast where I take on a topic that many of us can relate to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses something many of us have experienced or may be currently experiencing: should you tell a close friend their partner sucks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Malachi Barton who is currently starring in Zombie 4: Dawn of the Vampires. The Zombies franchise is beloved for not only its infectious music and great dance numbers, but for using supernatural metaphors to tackle so many issues that resonate with viewers. Today, Malachi opens up about what its been like growing up in the public eye, why your self-worth should never be related to your work, joining the beloved Zombies franchise and working with the OGs Milo and Meg, what Milo Manheim has taught him over the years, an alternate ending he liked that got cut from the film, if he was ever supposed to play Red’s brother in the fourth Descendants movie, which Outer Banks star he’s been crushing on lately, future types of projects he would like to be a part of, how he’s worked through some difficult time, something he has never said before, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and review this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this first episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses something many of us have experienced or may be currently experiencing: when it’s time to let go of a friendship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by David Iacono, who is currently starring in “Jurassic World Rebirth.” The film has become one of the biggest movie releases of the year. When he’s not dodging terrifying dinosaurs, you may have seen David in "Dead Boy Detectives," "Fear Street: Prom Queen" and the fan-favorite series, “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Today, David opens up about never-before-told stories from his time filming the latest installment of the Jurassic Park franchise (like that random FaceTime from Steven Spielberg while on set in Thailand), having to drown in one of his most heart-racing scenes, and what filming with dinosaurs - what he calls “tennis balls on sticks” - is really like. We also celebrate his character Cam on “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and find out if he is Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, what he has learned about himself through playing Cam, and that epic cast group chat. And David shares so much more that you won’t hear anywhere else, including something powerful that he has never said before.Subscribe, rate, and review this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Candice King who is known for her starring role as Caroline Forbes in all eight seasons of the smash hit, “The Vampire Diaries", as well as the successful spinoffs, “The Originals" and “Legacies." She currently can be seen starring in the highly anticipated series, “We Were Liars" out now on Prime Video. The series is based on E. Lockhart’s #1 New York Times Bestseller of the same name. Today, Candice opens up about saving Nina Dobrev at last year’s fan convention, what the real possibility is of having the cast reunite for another "The Vampire Diaries" project, what those cast reunions at conventions are really like, if she has finally watched the entire series, if she understands the magnitude of what she created with her character Caroline, was there ever a moment or scene for her character that she didn’t agree with, why it was fun playing a character with some faults in "We Were Liars," if she was nervous stepping into her first big leading series role since The Vampire Diaries, why she hopes people can see her as Bess and not Caroline in this series, if the die-hard book lovers will enjoy this adaptation, starting in Hollywood as an up and coming pop-star, how she became a back-up singer for Miley Cyrus, what she wants her children to be proud of her for, her pop culture hot-takes, why she thinks people are so obsessed with Caroline and Klaus, how that relationship came to be, society’s built-in guilt for working mothers, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and review this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant Paras Patel, who plays Matthew in one of the most watched shows in the world. THE CHOSEN is the first ever multi-season show about the life of Jesus, and it became the most successful crowdfunded TV series or film project in history. The series has over 770 million episode views and, with Season 5 out now, that number is sure to explode even more. THE CHOSEN is resonating with both religious and non-religious viewers because the storytelling is connecting with audiences in really deep ways. For example, the character of Matthew is historically a former tax collector who becomes one of Jesus’ disciples. But in THE CHOSEN, he is also neurodivergent, which is something that makes many viewers feel seen. Today, Paras opens up about why he feels that THE CHOSEN has resonated in such a big way with audiences, what he would ask Matthew if he had the chance to meet him, if he felt the pressure playing the role of such an important historical figure, what similarities he shares with Matthew, if he read the book of Matthew to prepare for this role, how his relationship with religion and spirituality has changed through doing this series, what he has most learned about himself through playing Matthew, why this role gave him his purpose, how the decision was made to make Matthew a neurodivergent character, what he is really scribbling down in his tablet throughout the series, if he would want to star in a Matthew spin-off, what that might look like, what it’s really like working with a dog so closely, the scene that will forever hold a special place in his heart, if anything mystical or unexplained ever happened in the middle of filming an episode, the emotional filming of Season 5, if he ever worried that being a part of a faith-based show would limit his future work as an artist, how he has worked through feeling stuck throughout different moments of his life, if he thinks Matthew had a crush on Mary Magdalene, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and review this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Lauren Cohan who you know and love from starring in one of the most watched drama series in the history of television, THE WALKING DEAD. Lauren now stars in the spin-off series, THE WALKING DEAD: DEAD CITY. Season 2 is out now and Lauren continues to light up the screen playing the strong, resilient, and very layered character, Maggie Greene. Today, Lauren opens up about why she has wanted to continue playing Maggie for over a decade, how the darkness of THE WALKING DEAD can sometimes affect her, what it was like losing her on-screen partner in that traumatic scene, how her own spin-off came to be, the most surprising thing about working with co-star Jeffrey Dean Morgan, what exploring that relationship has been like, making her directorial debut this season, if she ever thought about leaving the franchise, what she thinks of the future of THE WALKING DEAD franchise, if she thinks her character will ever die, how much of the season’s plot she knows before production begins, if there was ever a storyline for Maggie she did not agree with, how she navigates imposter syndrome, why she is trying to slow down when she can, the journey of learning how to be kind to herself, why sharing life with the people who matter to you is so important, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and review this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by Tom Daley, one of the greatest divers in the world. Tom’s remarkable journey to becoming a five-time Olympic medalist is captured in the new documentary, TOM DALEY: 1.6 SECONDS. In this doc, he gives us an intimate look at the challenges of growing up in the public eye, facing physical and mental pressures of being his countries big medal hope, tragically losing his father Robert to cancer, coming out in the media, the decision to retire from the competition at the age of 30, and glimpses into his home and family life. Tom is not only a sporting legend, but he is also a champion for important social issues. Today, Tom opens up about that photo from the Olympics that went viral, the pressure that comes with nailing those 1.6 seconds of a dive, who he is without a professional diving career, one of the biggest misconceptions about him, what his relationship with grief is like today, how growing up gay caused him to put other people’s feelings before his own, how one wink face changed the course of his love life, why one misquoted headline led him to create his coming out video on YouTube, the fear his former management placed in him about being an out athlete, his advice for anyone struggling with their identity or sexuality, the struggles he faced with his body image over the course of his career, why he can’t escape the question of if he is really retired, if coaching every interests him in the future, a parenting struggle that he has never shared before, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and review this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.