Let's Be Real with Sammy Jaye

Let's Be Real, hosted by GenZ change maker Sammy Jaye, is all about having powerful and candid conversations with celebrities, activists, and influencers, while discussing real-life issues – from mental health and political activism to pop culture and more. This highly acclaimed podcast has been recognized by some amazing people & publications, from the Ryan Seacrest show and 17 Magazine, to Variety, Refinery 29 and so many more. Sammy Jaye, at 20, is the youngest person to host her own podcast on iHeartRadio and was recently named to PopSugar's 20-under-20 list. Season 4 is refreshing, inspiring, thoughtful & empowering. New episodes drop every Thursday, go check it out! To learn more, follow @itssammyjaye on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Season 3 Finale of Let's Be Real with Sammy Jaye, Jessica Alba joins Sammy Jaye for a very special and unfiltered conversation around her experience being a woman in Hollywood. The two talk about the process and struggles she faced when starting The Honest Company, why she took a break from acting, her journey as an actress, the challenges she has faced as a businesswomen, taking her company public, how social media allowed her to create her own narrative, the power of meditation, her new children's book and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this very special episode, Sammy Jaye sits down with her close friend and actress/singer, Olivia Sanabia. They talk about their friendship, the journey of Olivia's career, being an independent artist, mental health during Covid, and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this very special episode Sammy sits down with singer/songwriter Cassadee Pope! You may remember her from the band Hey Monday or winning season 3 of The Voice! Sammy and Cassadee talk about her new album Thrive, her experiences being a female artist in the country music scene and so much more. Cassadee also shares some very personal stories about her own journey with mental health and therapy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Though we didn't post an episode last week because it was Thanksgiving, we are back and this week Sammy got to chat with singer-songwriter, Oliva O'Brien! You may remember her 2016 hit, “I Hate U, I Love U” that put her on the map but in this down to earth conversation, they talk about life, growing up in the public eye, creating music, dating, her latest tour and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this very special episode, Sammy Jaye sits down with actress/youtuber Claudia Sulewski. They have a very candid and honest discussion about the reality of making it in the entertainment business, staying true to who you are, her new movie, I Love My Dad, her relationship with Finneas, the pros and cons of social media, anxiety, journaling and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this very special episode of the Let's Be Real podcast, Sammy sits down with actor, author, director Justin Baldoni to discuss the toxicity and stigma of male masculinity, the impact of social media on his life, his spiritual journey and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this very special episode of Let's Be Real, Sammy sits down with her good friend, actress and activist Molly Jackson. These two friends talk about how they first met, dating in the age of social media, their shared passion for activism, Molly's love of acting and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this very special episode of Let's Be Real, Madison Beer sits down with Sammy Jaye to have a very open and down to earth discussion on how she uses music as an outlet, how being in the social media limelight since the age of 12 has negatively impacted her mental health, the importance of being nice to yourself, her love of touring and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

You may know Ben Barnes from Westworld, Shadow and Bone, Chronicles of Narnia, Dorian Gray and more! But you will soon know him as a singer song writer! You won't want to miss this amazing conversation between Sammy Jaye and Ben Barnes - they talk about his love of acting, sharing his true self through his music, the journey of his career, dealing with rejection and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this week's special episode, Sammy Jaye sits down and talks with influencer Loren Grey. At only 19, with millions of followers, Loren talks about the pros and cons of social media, finding love, her growing music career and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this special episode, Sammy Jaye sits down with friend and singer-songwriter Brynn Elliott! In this very personal conversation, they talk about Brynn's experience as a philosophy major at Harvard, silencing your inner critic, being true to yourself, the pros and cons of social media, her latest music and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Let's Be Real with Sammy Jaye kicks off Season 3 with Wayne Brady! In this very special episode they talk about the effects of the pandemic on creativity and mental health, his favorite moments on Whose Line is it Anyway and on Broadway in Hamilton, blowing up on TikTok and the power of GenZ!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Sammy welcomes you to Season 3! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In the Season 2 Finale, Sammy Jaye sits down with singer/songerwriter Rachel Platten! In this very special episode, they talk about her hit song “Fight Song”, how to get out of a creative rut, social media, and Rachel even walks Sammy through a guided meditation/manifestation!

In this very special episode, Sammy Jaye chats with creators of Bridgerton the Musical Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear! They talk about what it is like creating a musical while sharing it with their audiences in real time via live stream; the power of GenZ; how to be taken seriously at a young age; and so much more!

In this episode, Sammy Jaye talks with Chi Ossé. At 22, Ossé one of the youngest GenZ’ers nationwide to run for public office, focusing his sights on becoming a New York City council member for Brooklyn’s District 36. They talk about not letting your age define you, his love of activism and how his passion for music and art is influencing his campaign.

In this episode, Sammy Jaye sits down with TikTok star Ellie Zeiler. In this wide-ranging conversation, they talk about how to deal with online hate, finding true friends, what it’s like to be teenagers with social media in 2021, the importance of being true to yourself and her non-profit “Together as One” and much more.

In this episode, Sammy Jaye sits down with music artist, DaniLeigh. Discovered by Prince in 2013, DaniLeigh has collaborated with everyone from Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B to Pharrell. Sammy Jaye and DaniLeigh talk about her new studio album and 30-minute music video, Movie, creative inspiration, relationships, and much more.

In this episode Sammy Jaye talks with Adam Met from the band AJR about his music, partnering with the United Nations through his non-profit Sustainable Partners and how we can all help the earth!

In this episode, Sammy Jaye talks with Emily Calandrelli, Emmy nominated science host, MIT engineer and author. They talk about working with the icon Bill Nye, going to Space and what we can do to help Climate Change! 

In this episode Sammy Jaye talks with NBA Star Aaron Gordon! They discuss playing in the Bubble, their shared passions for education and mental health, his love of chess, meditation and the Slam Dunk Contest!

In this episode, Sammy Jaye chats with former Division 1 volleyball player and mental health, body image advocate Victoria Garrick. They talk about the stigmas around mental health with athletes, her non-profit “The Hidden Opponent” and Kobe Bryant’s book “Geese are Never Swans” (Granity Studios). Also, be sure to check the latest Granity title “Epoca: The River of Sand” that released today!

In this episode, Sammy Jaye chats with Luis Miranda, political consultant, activist and most importantly father! They talk about his new HBO documentary, Siempre Luis, what it was like bringing Hamilton to Puerto Rico, the current state of our political climate and how we can all make a difference no matter your age!

Sammy Jaye chats with singer, songwriter, and dancer, Tate McRae! They talk about her new music, the struggle of finding true friends and what it’s like to be a teenager in the age of social media. They also talk about the difficulty in maintaining a school/work life balance and what Tate’s excited about in 2021!

Sammy Jaye talks with technology expert and journalist Laurie Segall, who was CNN’s senior technology correspondent for more than a decade. They talk about her unique perspective of following tech companies from startups to billion dollar companies; her interviews with Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook; the documentary The Social Dilemma; and her new media company dot dot dot!

Sammy Jaye sits down with singer and Tik Tok phenomenon Dixie D’Amelio! They talk about everything social media – from cancel culture to building a community and cyberbullying. They also talk about her new music, her relationship with sister Charli and how her life has dramatically changed over the past year!

Season 2 kicks off with multi-faceted artist, Anthony Ramos! Sammy Jaye and Anthony cover a myriad of topics including his new music (“Stop”), Hamilton BTS stories you haven’t heard before, mental health awareness (stigmas around “male masculinity”), how he has remained creative during the global pandemic, and a sneak peek into his upcoming movie In The Heights. He also talks about his involvement with the organization, Katie’s Art Project, which connects children facing life-threatening illnesses with artists to create a lasting legacy through art. 

Sammy welcomes you to Season 2!

NBA star Kevin Love joins Sammy Jaye via Zoom to talk about his mental health journey, his basketball career, and what it's like to put that career on the line to pursue healing from anxiety and depression. Thanks to our special guest, Sammy's older brother Mark, who stops by to talk basketball stats, healthy expressions of masculinity, and Game of Thrones with Kevin & Sammy.

Z100's Maxwell catches up with Sammy Jaye via Zoom to chat about the craziest interview he ever had (Ariana Grande), being gobsmacked by Lady Gaga, and playing in a ball pit with Halsey. As longtime friends, Maxwell and Sammy catch up about old times with Jordan Fisher, what they would say to Lin Manuel Miranda, and why it's okay to fangirl over Oprah.

This week, Sammy Jaye is joined by musician & activist Lauv to talk about his new album ~how i'm feeling~, his foundation focusing on mental health and healing from depression, loneliness and anxiety, and what it's like being quarantined with his collaborators. Lauv also tells us what drives him to write music, why he created a way for his fans to reach out to each other, and why he always answers the phone for his mom.

Alec Benjamin talks with Sammy Jaye about why he serenaded strangers on Hollywood Boulevard, feeling the fear and doing it anyway, how to get the best advice, and his new album, These Two Windows.

Sammy Jaye & Jordan Fisher catch up at his offices to talk Hamilton, To All The Boys I've Loved Before, music and movies... as well as what to do when you're more successful and less happy than you've ever been before, and how to go surprise bowling with Lin-Manuel Miranda. He also dishes on his longtime friendships with Sabrina Carpenter, Noah Centineo and our very own Sammy Jaye.

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, Sammy Jaye is joined by March For Our Lives activists David Hogg, Ariel Hobbs & Alexis Confer. In the wake of the Parkland shooting two years ago, high school students were transformed into advocates for gun control in the United States. Over Skype, the activists share what they've gone through the last two years that has given them hope, the craziest things that have been said about them in the media, why people are buying guns in the middle of a pandemic, and what we can all do, right now, to make our country safer for children and adults.

This week on Let's Be Real with Sammy Jaye, Laura Marano joins us in the studio to talk about making music, producing her own film Saving Zoe, starring in The Perfect Date, and getting her start on Disney in Austin & Ally. They get real about what it means to focus on your passions, pursue an education while working on a career in entertainment, and find new dreams.

Liza Koshy and Sammy Jaye talk about public breakups, being employed through your phone, getting to interview an Obama and how to get your creative groove back. Liza opens up about the pressure she faces to be perfect and know it all when she's really just trying to be a 23-year-old Youtuber, as well as her directorial debut, and what's coming up for season 3 of Liza On Demand.

On this week’s episode of Let’s Be Real with Sammy Jaye, former Bachelor contestants (and proof that you should trust the bachelor process) Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon join us in the studio to talk about the current season of the Bachelor, falling in love, why confidence is a skill you can learn. Plus, favorite movies to add to your list and Sammy’s conspiracy theories about who the winner of this season will be. 

Sammy Jaye catches up with Why Don't We backstage as they complete their second trip around the globe in the last two years. The Man Band dishes about what happens when a fan shows up somewhere unexpected, how their closeness helps them survive on tours, and what it's like to have relationships that don't involve talking about your bandmates.

Period.org founder and activist Nadya Okamoto joins Sammy Jaye in the studio, and they talk about what life looks like as the head of a successful NGO & a marketing company, while still maintaining a full class-load at Harvard University. Nadya and Sammy uncover the issues surrounding period poverty, homelessness, incarcerated women, and the long-neglected discrepancies surrounding the monthly needs of half the population. They unpack the benefits of a long-distance relationships, how Nadya made her panic attacks disappear, and how she flows from one activity to another without getting overwhelmed.

Sammy Jaye catches up with Julia Michaels about love, songwriting, American Idol and what it feels like to challenge yourself creatively in this episode of Let's Be Real. Julia opens up about the vulnerability of songwriting with a boyfriend, getting into creative flow with songwriting partners like Selena Gomez, and her favorite musical at the moment. Check it out!

Meghan Trainor met up with Sammy Jaye to talk all things music, marriage and more. On her new album Treat Myself, Meghan handpicked legendary superstars like Nicki Minaj, Mike Sabath, and others to co-write songs on the album. She dishes about exactly what she said to get Nicki Minaj on board, the trials of being a popstar on hiatus because of medical trauma, and what it felt like to fall in love with husband (and former Spy Kid) Daryl Sabara.