Podcast appearances and mentions of Jenna Bush Hager

Bunnie XO joins Jenna Bush Hager for an honest conversation about starting over and stepping into a new chapter of her life. Bunnie opens up about her divorce, healing from heartbreak, finding herself outside of a relationship and why she's determined to live life on her own terms. She also shares how her difficult childhood shaped her resilience, her journey with therapy and faith, returning to school and what's next for her memoir, Stripped Down, including its upcoming film adaptation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michelle Buteau gives her take on some buzzy trends in a fun game. Marcello Hernandez talks about his standup special, and his mom joins in on the conversation. Jenna and Sheinelle try out a unique version of pilates, involving cats. And, Casey Wilson, Andrew Rannells and Dame Prue Leith play a game involving baked goods. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TODAY digital executive editor, Arianna Davis Santana shares what fun and viral debates have everyone taking sides. Halle Berry opens up about her career over the past 35 years, and why she is feeling more empowered than ever. Authors, Brené Brown and Adam Grant give advice on how to find connection and ask better questions. And, Emma Grede talks about her road to success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Martha Stewart shares a dinner party dish straight from the pages of her cookbook. A couple shares their story about love, courage and taking a leap of faith to live authentically. Interior designer, Bobby Berk gives advice on how to update your kitchen and bathroom. And, more on the trend of ‘admin nights' and how they are growing in popularity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor, Sterling K. Brown shares more about “Paradise” and reflects on his career. Patrick Dempsey talks about his latest role playing a hit man and The Dempsey Center. The host of “Subway Takes”, Kareem Rahma, opens up about his popular series and his journey to becoming a viral sensation. And, John Leguizamo shares a few of his favorite things he loves about New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of beauty and fashion: Rupal chats with Jenna and Sheinelle about his film, "Stop That Train". Also, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and fashion icon Jenna Lyons team up to give one of our staffers a makeover. Plus, Lala Anthony plays "Fashion Face-Off". And, Cosmopolitan's beauty editor at large shares the latest beauty gadgets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna Bush Hager welcomes Kathryn Stockett to talk about The Calamity Club, her first novel since The Help. Kathryn reveals how the story came together, the historical discovery that changed everything, and why writing honestly meant letting go of what readers and critics might think. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of musical guests: A chat with country superstar Kelsea Ballerini on her big move to New York City and her hopes for the future. Also, Anderson .Paak discusses his new film, "K-Pops". Plus, triple threat Hugh Jackman chats about his movie, "The Sheep Detectives". And, Shania Twain celebrates the 30th anniversary of her iconic "Come On Over" album. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna and Sheinelle take a look back at the best inspirational stories, starting with a look at who inspires Sheinelle and how she inspires the next generation of newscasters. Also, a look inside a wig shop that's helping to give confidence to women experiencing hair loss. Plus, our executive producer, Talia, reconnects with her Jamaican roots on a Jenna and Sheinelle girls' trip. And, a surprise for Mr. Lindsay, a beloved teacher and TikToker who breaks down Gen Z slang. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna and Sheinelle are joined by Cardi B for a game of "Cardi Code". Plus, Paul Rudd discusses his film "Power Ballad". Also, Eva Longoria and Bryan Cranston play "Spy the Lie". And, power couple Russell Wilson and Ciara play "The Great Debate". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sitting down with Eva Longoria, to talk about her “Searching For” culinary series. Also, Oscar and Golden Globe-winning Ariana Debose stops by to discuss her role alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in the series “Scarpetta”. Plus, Chinese adoptee Taylor Shennett discusses her journey discovering and celebrating her heritage with the help of her adoptive parents. And, psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel discusses modern dating and how to rekindle desire with your partner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Catching up with Hoda Kotb, and her most recent birthday. Also Leadership coach and author of the new book  "The 25th Hour" Neal Schore stops by. Plus, on Spectator Style content creator and co-founder of the 400 club, Morgan Riddle, is here to step up your match-day style! And, what to watch this weekend, NBC News Entertainment Contributor, Chris Witherspoon has lots of great entertainment in our "weekend watchlist." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna Bush Hager sits down with Tia Williams and Isaac Fitzgerald for a fun-filled conversation about books, reading and the magic of a great summer read. They reveal their favorite beach reads, authors they always return to, books that deserve a movie or TV adaptation and the titles they can't wait to read next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting you caught up with all the online trends with Arianna Davis in this edition of the Feed. Also, NYT bestselling author Bunnie XO sits down to talk about her "Dumb Blonde podcast. Plus, on Today Food, a one skillet dish with the executive chef at STK. And, a look at our second annual Shop Today Hair Awards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sitting down with Charlamagne Tha God, host of “The Breakfast Club”, the number one video podcast on Netflix. Also, some of the latest and greatest gadgets to help you reach your fitness goals. Plus, Travel Expert Mark Ellwood stops by with three top trends to inspire your next vacay. And, Sheinelle shares some of her latest trendy obsessions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna and Sheinelle help viewers navigate tricky social situations in a round of “Social Dilemmas”. Also, actor Adam Demos sits down to discuss his role in the new comedy “Spa Weekend”. Plus, catching up with Matt Peterson, a Tiktoker on a mission to find the best spots in NYC with no lines. And, author Laura Moriarty stops by to discuss her latest novel “Sunlight Finds You”. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Remembering Hayden Panettiere, star of hit shows like “Heroes” and “Nashville” after news of her shocking death at age 36. Also, a look at deadly flooding in Midwest Indiana, how severe weather triggered evacuations and rescues. Plus, opening statements are set to start today in the murder trial of Tupac Shakur. And, Dolly Parton receives an outpouring of love and support after sharing a health update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna Bush Hager reunites with former TODAY co-anchor and friend, Hoda Kotb for a deeply moving conversation about embracing new life chapters, and the beauty of slowing down. Hoda opens up about her decision to leave TODAY, her new chapter focusing on family and her new venture Joy101. Plus, she shares her inspiration for her new book ‘Jump and Find Joy” and how she is finding joy in the everyday moments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor and rapper, Daveed Diggs opens up about the final season of “The Boys” and reflects on his career. Paul C. Brunson and Lisa Pawz, discuss the latest season of “Married at First Sight” and give advice to viewer's relationship questions. And, chef Alex Guarnaschelli serves up a summer dish of picnic fried chicken and strawberry pie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna and Sheinelle divulge some secrets in a classic game of Never Have I Ever with viewer-submitted questions. Also, coaching legend Geno Auriemma stops by studio 1A ahead of the release of the new documentary on his career, "The Dynasty." Plus, chef Andy Baraghani shares some summer salad recipes that won't weigh you down. And, Women's Day editor-in-chief Meaghan Murphy discusses some of her must-have gear for back-to-school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna and Sheinelle go back in time to listen to some huge hits of the past in a new game called Who Charted? Also, 20 years after the Grammy-winning duo Sugarland released their landmark album "Enjoy the Ride," country duo Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are celebrating with a big announcement. Plus, celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman shares some of her go-to tricks for that effortless, second-skin look. And, it's time to put one of our plaza fans to the test in a new pop culture pop quiz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting you caught up on all the hot Hollywood headlines with Daryn Carp. Also, "This is Us" actress Chrissy Metz stops by to tell us all about her health journey and her new role on Broadway. Plus, founder of the viral Instagram account Stoop in the City Kristi Hemric is here to share some inspiration for decorating your front porch or steps for the holidays. And, Today style editor Bobbie Thomas is giving us a peek at her top beauty predictions for fall in another edition of Bobbie's Bests. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor, Aaron Pierre opens up about his superhero role in a new show. Andy Cohen chats about the 20th anniversary of “The Real Housewives” and shares more on his new relationship. Several iconic housewives reflect on their reality TV experience and talk about their new season of “Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip.” And, Ryan Serhant helps two viewers find their forever home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna Bush Hager sits down with bestselling author Alison Espach to revisit her beloved novel The Wedding People, now in paperback. Alison opens up about the book's unexpected success, finding humor in the midst of grief, her journey to becoming a novelist and how motherhood has shaped her life and writing. Plus, Alison shares some of her favorite books, and hints at the possibility of a The Wedding People sequel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The global superstar and 8-time Grammy-award winner Usher stops by studio 1A. Also, details on his foundation which, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, has been preparing young people for success for 25 years. Plus, Queer Eye star Tan France is turning his passion for fashion into an eye for interior design and a brand new homeware collaboration. And, style expert Jasmine Snow brings us a lookahead of the trends we'll be seeing this autumn and transition pieces you can start wearing soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hi! Woah. I leave for the East Coast to start my Make It Fast (please for the love of ME, pre-order it!!!) book tour in less than 48 hours. My literary agent just called to check in on my mental state and I'll tell you what I told her— I'm honestly feeling great. I haven't started packing, but I've got a million outfit options strewn about my closet, and I'll get there eventually. The flights are booked and the hotel reservations are made. It's go time, baby. I'm also thrilled to announce that I have officially entered phase 5 of the creative process:With my last book, I was firmly still in phase #4 (“I suck”) until the book had actually been published and all of you started to cook from it and share your photos and reviews and love of the book. But with Make It Fast, I hosted a party and gave the book to my friends and family two weeks before pub day! I created an Illegal Bookclub and roped in my friends all across the country to share advanced copies of the book with their communities! And, comically, Indigo (the main Canadian seller of the book) accidentally sent all of the pre-orders like two weeks early, so all of the Canadian What To Cookers out there have had their books for a week now! And Canadians are so nice — they are sending so much positivity my way!So there are a LOT of people out in the world, people who I love and trust, who have already seen it, and cooked from it, and told me how much they love it. Thus launching me into phase #5 (“this might be ok”) a few weeks earlier than my last book publishing cycle. I guess, if I'm being honest, what I'm saying is that I require external validation to feel good about my work? Is that pathetic? I don't think so. I think it's a real, honest part of most (all?) people's creative process. It feels really scary and vulnerable to launch a piece of work that you've worked so hard on out into the world. It feels a little bit like dropping your deeply feeling, sensitive, absolutely incredible child off at Kindergarten for the first day of school. Will he make friends? Will the teachers understand how creative and kind and cool he is? Will they be patient with him and let him finish his art project because he really doesn't like when he doesn't get to finish his art project? Will the world love him as much as I do? This analogy is not random: I am dropping my deeply feeling sensitive child off at Kindergarten for his first day of school tomorrow, and the jitters and unease of that feel so akin to publishing a book. By next Wednesday when I send this newsletter, Make It Fast will be in your kitchens, if you've pre-ordered (have I mentioned I'd really love it if you could pre-order?). I'll have already been on Good Morning America two mornings in a row (bless them, what an invitation!), spoken with Jenna Bush Hager in front of an audience of you in Brooklyn, yapped with Dan Pelosi in Boston, chatted with Kerry Diamond in DC, and I'll be en route to Charlotte where I'll be in conversation with our very own Molly from What To Cook. I am excited, and I am nervous, and just like I've been telling my five-year-old, it's OK to feel both of those things at once. And Phase 6 (“this is awesome”) is just around the corner for both of us. There are lots of other book tour dates — check them all out here!Today's So Into That is sponsored by FP Movement. We've talked about our love for their Carpe Diem shorts many times before (a truly perfect athletic short at a very good price point!), but FP Movement has many more athleisure pieces we love. From Molly from What To Cook: I'm on vacation at the beach this week and have been living in this dress and shorts combo when I'm not in a bathing suit. It's so so comfy and easy to throw on for beach walks — it'll also be great to wear on the sports sidelines when it's 100 degrees outside. I'm a shortie (5'3”) and had to shorten the straps a tiny bit (worth the effort!). We also love these biker shorts with this boxy short sleeve and this oversized long sleeve! * Dr. Becky invited me to plan the menu for a REALLY special dinner celebrating Good Inside Baby on Monday in LA. I got to hang with MALLY K. GOLDMAN and Megan Roup and Elaine Welteroth and so many incredible, smart women who make motherhood safer, more fun, stronger, and more fashionable. The dilly feta salad with feta brined shrimp, flank steak with elote salad, and bbq chicken are all straight from the book! My menu concept was elegant California BBQ and I think we nailed it! PS If you're in LA, Heirloom catered and they rule. PS because I know you all want to know, Becky is awesome IRL. She is a fellow insomniac romance book lover, she values her female friendships so highly and they come up in conversation all the time (this is always a green flag for me when I meet new people), and she's just so incredibly smart, insightful, and cool. This is not sponsored but we've swapped codes for each other in the past and my Good Inside code still works — you can use code WHATTOCOOK to get 20% off a subscription to Good Inside if you could use a little parenting assist (like with how to get your deeply feeling kid to dread the first day of school less!). * I recently worked with Groundwork to hire a new team member (woohooooo, Meg!) and it was such an incredible experience that I wanted to share. Three in four U.S. workers are also caregivers, and as that caregiving work collides with mid-career years, most end up forced to choose between staying all in at real personal cost or stepping away entirely — becoming a hugely qualified, "off-market" talent pool that's actually eager to work, just on slightly different terms. Groundwork connects people like that with employers building smarter, more flexible teams. In my case, I knew I needed help in a certain space but had no idea how to define the role or find the right person. They sat down with me, helped flesh it out, wrote the job description, sourced candidates, and ran interviews, and took it all off my plate. And brought me the most INCREDIBLE CANDIDATES! Like lights out brilliant women. If you're a small business owner stuck in hiring limbo, or you're job hunting and sick of the LinkedIn black hole, Groundwork is worth a look.* From Molly: A go-to breakfast of mine this summer has been avocado toast inspired by some Caro made for our team last time I was in Carmel. Mashed avocado seasoned with salt and pepper, slathered on a thick slice of GOOD toasted sourdough, and topped with chili crisp, pickled red onions, flaky sea salt, and fresh cilantro. So good.* From Molly: I've been slathering on this body oil after time in the sun this week — it's very luxurious feeling and makes my skin glowy! From Caro: Oh I love this too!!! It really does not make you feel oily at all, it absorbs so nicely.My publishers are dropping a few more advance reader copies of Make It Fast in the mail to some of my media/Internet friends this week, and I told them to save some for WTCers!! We are going to mail three of you a copy of Make It Fast, along with a Butter Pants spatula and a Caraway kitchen timer! To enter to win, comment on this post with the meal you cook most often when you absolutely do not feel like cooking. It doesn't have to be from scratch! For example, mine has historically been frozen dumplings and peanut sauce, and Molly's is pasta with Rao's marinara and frozen meatballs. Comment between now and August 10 — we will randomly select three winners next Tuesday, August 11, and alert them by Substack DM! Every week, we dig into the What To Cook archives to see what we were cooking this time in years past — the recipes worth bringing back into your rotation. Here's this week's lineup. 1. salmorejo, 2025Oooh, this is such a good one. Traditional salmorejo! From José Andrés! If you have boatloads of ripe tomatoes that need to be used up, make this creamy chilled tomato soup. It gets its creaminess in part from blended artisanal bread, so if you have any leftover sourdough from this week's summer shrimp panzanella, use it here! 2. skillet cheddar turkey burgers, 2024Juicy, cheesy turkey burgers seared in a skillet and served with a tangy, punchy burger sauce — this recipe (which is an excerpt from What to Cook the book #1!) is just so good. Go classic with buns, or shake things up and make sliders for a party, meatballs for dipping, or crumbled patties in pita for lunch the next day.3. turkey meatballs with corn butter rice, 2023These juicy turkey meatballs are packed with flavor, but the real star of the show is the buttery corn-studded rice. It's sweet, savory, summer perfection. While you're cooking, double the meatballs and freeze half for later — future you will be thrilled.4. healthy (or not as healthy…) corn chowder, 2022Sweet corn gets blended into a creamy, cozy chowder that tastes like summer in a bowl. Keep it light with coconut milk, or go richer with heavy cream — both versions are equally delicious. Make it on a Sunday and thank yourself all week — it reheats beautifully and somehow tastes even better on day two.5. sheet-pan crispy pork chops with fennel and peaches, 2021These roasted peaches are iconic — soft, jammy, and caramelized at the edges. Add in sweet, roasty red onions and fennel, plus golden, crispy pork chops, and you've got an easy dinner that feels delightfully fancy. The method works just as well with chicken breasts or sausages if that's what you've got.We use affiliate links when sharing product recs, which means WTC may earn a small commission off of purchases you make through those links. This does not cost you anything extra and is a way to support the production of and team behind What To Cook. Sponsorships are another way we partner with brands that we authentically love and can personally vouch for. This is a public episode. 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The cast of feel-good comedy "Ted Lasso" stops by to talk about the newly released fourth season. Also, Austalian TV personality and heartthrob Harry Jowsey discusses his search for love in a new reality series, "Let's Marry Harry." Plus, cheesemonger Adam Moskowitz shares a few of his favorite picks. And, putting a plaza fan to the test in a new edition of pop quiz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A look at the primary election results from key races yesterday. Also, authorities arrested a man with ammo allegedly monitoring security at a Trump golf course near Los Angeles. Plus, new details on the cyclospora outbreak as officials probe salmonella cases potentially linked to jalapeños from Chipotle. And, Dominique Dillon, the TV anchor caught sleeping on-air, stops by studio 1A to discuss the nap seen around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Davide de Pierro joins Jenna and Sheinelle in sharing some words of wisdom in a new edition of "Guy Code." Also, Emmy award-winner Hannah Einbinder stops by studio 1A to talk about her role in the new movie "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma." Plus, a one-on-one with the star some call this generation's Mister Rogers, Julian Shapiro-Barnum. And, interior designer Galey Alix shares her guide to help you create beautiful spaces in a cost effective way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sophie Chen Keller joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, LITTLE WONDER, which was published by Jenna Bush Hager's imprint, Thousand Voices. It is an Oprah's Book Club pick and a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Song, a migrant worker, and her 11-year-old piano prodigy son, River, are separated in a massive crowd at a Beijing train station on the busiest travel day of the year. The story follows both characters over the years as they search for each other while building separate lives. Sophie describes LITTLE WONDER as being about motherhood, music, and the love between a mother and a child. She shares that she was born in rural northeastern China, was raised in the US, lived in Beijing, and is now residing in Germany. Her own experiences as a mother and a pianist deeply informed the novel. Carol and Sophie's conversation also touches on themes of longing, stage fright, social inequality in China, and the COVID-19 pandemic as portrayed in the book. And yes, Sophie explains what she was doing when she got the call from Oprah. The interview that Oprah taped with Sophie was her first real exposure to reader reactions. She found the audience's questions to be surprising and insightful as they made connections she had not anticipated. Our Latest "Bookreporter Talks To" Interviews: Ben Reeves: https://youtu.be/Jsr5c3WQPuQ Rachel Beanland: https://youtu.be/6Piw8q7pGkc Lisa Scottolin: https://youtu.be/9MsfXILFZ_Y John Searles: https://youtu.be/LA2gXPoc_zk Jenny Jackson: https://youtu.be/V116A5eBBBE Beatriz Williams: https://youtu.be/d554V2bGHSQ Lori Foster: https://youtu.be/C2xlNPgKjm0 Lisa See: https://youtu.be/5UpTJ_YAnxE Our Latest "Bookaccino Live" Book Group Events: Bruce Holsinger: https://youtu.be/wwQjtlPePBQ Wally Lamb: https://youtu.be/-eMtMznKoVE Laura Dave: https://youtu.be/RRWrSjdxyrc Lisa Ridzén: https://youtu.be/dleYdLoh0bY Patrick Ryan: https://youtu.be/keazeWK1lto Lily King: https://youtu.be/_yo2x2ZA0B0 Sign up for newsletters from Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Art Credit: Tom Fitzgerald Edited by Jordan Redd Productions

Jenna and Sheinelle discuss What's Poppin'. Also, Retta is in Studio 1A to discuss her new HGTV series, "Ugliest House in America". Plus, a new recipe for a delicious summer pasta salad and blackberry cobbler. And, a look at how to tackle summer skin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sheinelle shares her tips for creating an “outdoor oasis” no matter the space — backyard, balcony or patio — with advice to maximize and transform any area. Plus, Jenna and Sheinelle catch up with Hallmark Channel queen Lacey Chabert about her new series, “Paris Is Always a Good Idea.” And the pair surprises a lucky health care worker with another edition of “Pop-Up Makeover,” complete with celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and lifestyle contributor Melissa Garcia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting you caught up on all the latest Hollywood headlines. Also, actress Emmy Rossum stops by to talk about her new show "Furious," where she plays an FBI agent on the hunt for a mysterious female serial killer. Plus, two viewers show us how to flip our furniture and breathe new life into outdated or second-hand items. And, July is "National Ice Cream Month," and we're celebrating with two women serving sweet treats right here in New York City, Pooja Bavishi and Ashley Marrero. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna and Sheinelle help our viewers navigate some awkward situations in our series Social Dilemmas. Also, lifestyle expert Milly Almodovar takes us on a walk down memory lane and pairs some classic beauty fixes with the latest innovations. Plus, professor and podcast host Suzy Welsh brings us some guidance for every age and every stage of your career. And, producer Sean Hickey hosts another round of beloved game "Higher or Lower." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 Cent talks about producing the longest-running show on STARZ, “Fightland” and reflects on his career. Event planner, Jove Meyer gives a few smart swaps to help couples create luxury wedding looks for less. Kerri Glassman, a registered dietician, helps explain the biggest healthy food trends and how to incorporate them into your meals.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Virginia Evans shares the emotional journey behind her bestselling debut, The Correspondent. In this heartfelt conversation with Jenna Bush Hager, she reflects on rejection, finding hope through storytelling, and why perseverance made this life-changing moment possible. Plus, she teases what's next—including the upcoming film adaptation starring Jane Fonda. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TODAY Digital Executive Editor Arianna Davis Santana breaks down the top trending stories on social media. Also, America's first self-made female billionaire Martha Stewart stops by to talk about a brand new project. Plus, sisters and chefs Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau show us how to make trout ceviche and crispy jerk calamari. And, time to step inside Jenna's bookshop as she talks about this month's Read with Jenna pick, "The Shampoo Effect," by Jenny Jackson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna and Sheinelle put their guessing skills to the test in a mystery gadget game. Also, Patricia Clarkson stops by to talk about the second season of popular Western drama "Western Canyon." Plus, three easy sustainable DIY projects for summer entertaining. And, etiquette expert Elaine Swan shares the best ways to act in common summer situations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian and SNL alum Leslie Jones stops by to discuss her new HGTV show “Roast My Rental” and play a game of Roast Our Studio. Also, products that will help keep your furry friends cool and safe this summer. Plus, some of the best products from the Shop Today Beauty Awards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna Bush Hager spent the day aboard the magnificent Queen Mary Two ocean liner. Also, Olympians Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden stop by to talk about a brand new global athletic competition. Plus, Vicky Nguyen shares the best ways to upgrade your home before selling to maximize your returns. And, the winners of our fourth annual Shop Today Beauty Awards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting you caught up with all the latest pop culture headlines. Also, sitting down with actress, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling cookbook author Ayesha Curry to discuss her lifestyle brand Sweet July. Plus, ‘Love Island' star and Paralympic Track and Field athlete, Beatriz Hatz, stops by to talk about her story, her disability advocacy, and her time on the show. And, which trending beauty hacks are worth the hype. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actress, Shay Mitchell shares more on her latest projects including her role in “Baywatch” and new products in her skincare brand, “Rini.” The online show “Like Old Times” gives seniors their dream day that allows them to relive their passions from their youth, and one senior receives a surprise. Ava Max, global pop star, opens up about her journey to stardom and her return to the music industry. And, travel expert, Oneika Raymond shares what viral method can help you fit more in your suitcase and a few must-have travel products.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jennifer Garner and bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand join Jenna Bush Hager to celebrate The Five-Star Weekend and its journey from beloved novel to Peacock series. They discuss their instant creative connection, the enduring power of female friendships, adapting books for the screen, and why Nantucket is a character all its own. Plus, Elin shares details about her next novel, and the trio swaps some of their favorite recent reads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sitting down with a dream team of comedy all-stars, Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon, Luke Wilson, Jimmy Tatro, and Fortune Feimster to discuss the new Netflix series “The Hawk”. Also, they'll all play a game of “Putt or Dare”! Plus, chef and cookbook author Mika Leon shares a delicious chipotle shrimp tostada recipe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

120 million people are under air quality alerts, stretching from the upper Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Also, President Trump is set to deliver a rare prime-time speech tonight and is expected to address 2020 election allegations and mixed messaging from the administration on ICE measures. Plus, a new A&E documentary out today on the infamous Scott Peterson case claims to have new evidence that proves the convicted killer is innocent. And, as cyclosporiasis reaches more then 16,000 confirmed cases, tips on how make sure your food is safe.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A look at growing concerns about reported GLP-1 drug overdoses with the story of one woman who says they endangered her life. Also, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland stop by to discuss their upcoming roles as a mother and son in “The Odyssey”. Plus, influencer and author Jay Shetty shares an exciting announcement about his podcast.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oscar-winning actress Mary Steenburgen sits down to discuss her upcoming comedy “The Dink”, where she plays a pickleball-obsessed woman who teaches a washed-up tennis pro how to play. Also, TV host, reality star, and journalist Keltie Knight discusses her struggles with her appearance and self-esteem and shares her story. Plus, chef Eric Ripert shares a delicious crab and avocado salad. And, stylist and author Erin Walsh shares some maternity looks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor and Producer John Leguizamo sits down with Jenna and Sheinelle to discuss his upcoming role in “The Odyssey” and show off his favorite NYC people, places, and things in the first edition of “Jenna and Sheinelle Celebrity Show and Tell”. Also, science advocate and best-selling author Emily Calandrelli demonstrates some easy science experiments for kids. Plus, two soccer fans play in a World-Cup themed soccer trivia game in Telemundo Fan Village. And, Jenna and Sheinelle answer viewers' questions.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Flying jackets, faces frozen mid-scream, a coven convinced they needed David Bowie's blood, and a demon that crashed a text at exactly 666 megabytes — these are the paranormal encounters the famous swear actually happened to them.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CelebrityGhostEncountersREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ff82f8yuFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Don't try and tell some celebrities that ghosts don't exist, because they've seen all the paranormal proof they need to believe. (Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal) *** A prayer for food resulted in fish raining down from the sky in Yoro, Honduras. And now it happens regularly – sometimes twice a year – with still no definitive explanation. (Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines) *** Is it possible that UFO sightings and sightings of the Chupacabra are somehow related? Even stranger – is it possible the strange dog-lizard-like creatures came from crashed spaceships? (UFOs And The Chupacabra) *** Weirdo family member Laura tells a strange story about a candy store – and its resident ghost. (Haunted Candy Store)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:13.649 = Show Open00:02:50.627 = Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal00:31:59.645 = UFOs And The Chupacabras ***00:39:37.674 = Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines00:46:26.106 = Haunted Candy Store ***00:50:58.248 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2ZAzYGX“Celebs Who Have Had Ghost Encounters by Lydia Price: http://bit.ly/2Iq0bCm“UFOs And The Chupacabra” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2XS41cy“Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines” by Panchali Dey: http://bit.ly/2IQ9p9Y“Haunted Candy Store” by Weirdo family member, Laura(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: January, 2021This episode of Weird Darkness gathers famous names who swear the paranormal found them, a Puerto Rican legend that ties dead Chupacabras to a crashed UFO, a Honduran town where fish fall from the sky, and a Wisconsin candy store with a listener's uneasy childhood dream folded in.It opens with celebrities who came away convinced. Carrie Fisher described lights and electronics switching on and off in her Beverly Hills home after her friend R. Gregory Stevens died there; Matthew McConaughey named the blue-dressed spirit he confronted in his house Madame Blu; and a young Keanu Reeves watched an empty jacket drift through a doorway in his New York apartment, the reality of it confirmed only by his nanny's face. Patrick Stewart saw a man in a beige coat vanish in the wings of the Theatre Royal Haymarket during Waiting for Godot, later matched to the ghost of 19th-century actor-manager Baldwin Buckstone, who died in 1879. Peter Jackson woke to a woman with a screaming face at the foot of his bed near London's St. James Theatre, a ghost his wife had seen two years earlier. Miley Cyrus fled a London flat over a boy she kept seeing on the bathroom sink; Ariana Grande photographed what she called textbook demon faces at Kansas's Stull Cemetery and found the file measured 666 megabytes; and David Bowie spent much of the 1970s certain a coven of witches wanted his semen, lighting black candles and hiring white magician Walli Elmlark to exorcise his swimming pool. John Lennon, by Uri Geller's account, described bug-like beings outside his apartment and an alien metal egg left in his hands, while Sammy Hagar claimed aliens plugged his sleeping brain into a machine and uploaded numerical code in 1967. Shorter accounts follow from Megan Mullally, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Chloe Sevigny at the Lizzie Borden house, NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Lucy Hale, Laura Linney at Broadway's Belasco Theater, Claudia Schiffer, Emma Stone, Selena Gomez, Alyson Hannigan, Demi Lovato, Jenna Bush-Hager in the White House, and Megan Fox.From there the episode travels to Puerto Rico, where writer Nick Redfern chases the claim that the shuttered Roosevelt Roads Naval Station once held the bodies of dead Chupacabras the way Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is rumored to hold dead aliens. On visits between 2004 and 2015, Redfern and monster-hunter Jon Downes collect accounts of a 1957 UFO crash in the hills of Canovanas, sealed off by the military for roughly three weeks, and a second reported crash in the El Yunque rain forest in February 1984 — both said to have left dead Chupacabras in the wreckage, though the creature angle only attached itself to the older case after the Chupacabra panic began in 1995.Next comes Yoro, Honduras, and the Lluvia de Peces, the Rain of Fish that residents trace to Father Jose Manuel Subirana, a Spanish missionary who prayed three days and nights over the region's hunger in the 1850s or '60s. Once or twice a year after a heavy May or June storm, live sardine-like fish cover the streets of a town more than 100 miles from the ocean, and a National Geographic team in the 1970s found the stranded fish were completely blind, hypothesizing underground rivers forced above ground by flooding rather than the waterspouts others propose. The town of roughly 93,000 celebrates with a festival, a parade, and a Miss Fish Rain crowned to ride a float dressed as a mermaid, and locals refuse to sell the catch, sharing it instead as a blessing.The episode closes with Weirdo family member Laura, who worked summers at a haunted candy store in a Wisconsin tourist town, a converted house where a ceramic jar once flew across a room at a coworker. That coworker, a Canadian tribeswoman from a family with the 'sight,' listened to Laura describe a dream that returned every Christmas Eve until she was six or seven — a black, pulsing void of indistinct voices that rose to screams and a pressure closing on her chest, replaced in its final occurrence by an overhead view of a storage yard before it stopped for good. When Laura finished, the coworker told her it was a good thing she never listened to the voices, and suggested Laura had unconsciously sealed off her own ability to sense the spiritual after something that was not benevolent kept trying to reach her.

Author Shelby Van Pelt sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to celebrate the Netflix adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures. They discuss the magic of seeing Sally Field bring Tova to life, the challenge of adapting Marcellus the octopus for the screen, and the surprising journey from community writing classes to a worldwide bestseller. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.