

Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Sony Music Entertainment
I’m breaking bread with big-name friends—old and new—for a delicious meal and candid convos that can only happen over a glass of wine. We're getting out of the studio and into my favorite restaurants across Los Angeles and New York City with people like Julie Bowen, Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, Jesse Williams, Niecy Nash-Betts, and so many more. I know, a celebrity-interview podcast, who’s doing that? No one. Which is why I needed to.
We’ll get vulnerable about everything from relationships and family history, to mental health and imposter syndrome. We’ll laugh about my attempted modeling career and being starstruck by Beyoncé. Look, am I saying a chocolate soufflé is going to get me to reveal all my secrets? Yeah. Yeah, I am. So, join me… dinner’s on me.
Dinner’s on Me is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and A Kid Named Beckett Productions.
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We’ll get vulnerable about everything from relationships and family history, to mental health and imposter syndrome. We’ll laugh about my attempted modeling career and being starstruck by Beyoncé. Look, am I saying a chocolate soufflé is going to get me to reveal all my secrets? Yeah. Yeah, I am. So, join me… dinner’s on me.
Dinner’s on Me is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and A Kid Named Beckett Productions.
Want to be the first to get new episodes of Dinner's on Me? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS, to get access to new episodes one week early and completely ad-free. Just click ‘Try Free’ at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today.
To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts
Episodes
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May 7, 2024 • 52min
JINKX MONSOON — sobriety and an iconic morning ritual
Two-time “Drag Race” winner and tour de force on stage, Jinkx Monsoon joins the show. Over overnight oats and granola, we’ll get into her iconic morning ritual, how sobriety changed her life, and she tells us about her latest project, playing Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors” off-Broadway. This episode was recorded at Lulla in Chelsea, NYC.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 53min
SARAH PAULSON — skirting dating norms and having Marcia Clark on speed-dial
Star of "American Horror Story" and Broadway's "Appropriate," Sarah Paulson joins the show. Over cacio e pepe and some very buttery bruschetta, Sara tells me the role she's most proud of, the show cancelation that devasted her, and her reaction to O.J. Simpson's death. This episode was recorded at Via Carota in West Village, NYC.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 45min
CHELSEA PERETTI — leaving ‘Parks & Recreation’ and cancel culture
"Brooklyn Nine Nine" star Chelsea Peretti joins the show. Over buttery biscuits and shrimp & grits, Peretti tells me about her foray into directing with her feature film directorial debut "First Time Female Director," why it was scary to leave "Parks & Rec," and how crop-dusting jokes played a role in her early comedy. This episode was recorded at All Day Baby in Silver Lake, CA.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 51min
CYNTHIA NIXON — killing it as a teen on Broadway and secret SATC moments
"And Just Like That...” star Cynthia Nixon joins the show. Over a pear and pecorino salad and pork chops, Cynthia talks about juggling two Broadway shows when she was barely out of high school and dishes on never-before-seen "Sex and the City” scenes. This episode was recorded at Hearth in the East Village, NYC.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 51min
ORVILLE PECK — being queer in country music and mask analysis
Orville Peck, a musician who grew up obsessed with country music, discusses how country is a global genre. Topics include evolution and diversity in country music, challenges faced in the industry, artistic identity discovery, and navigating hurdles of authenticity in music.

Apr 2, 2024 • 43min
JOE LOCKE — growing up on a tiny island and ‘Heartstopper’ fame
Joe Locke, the talented actor known for his role as Charlie Spring in 'Heartstopper' and his Broadway debut in 'Sweeney Todd,' shares his journey from the Isle of Man to stardom. He reflects on auditioning amidst the pandemic, hints at season 3 of 'Heartstopper,' and discusses the emotional challenges of fame. Joe opens up about authenticity in storytelling and the importance of representation, while also touching on personal connections formed during filming. Plus, enjoy some lighthearted moments over delicious green shakshuka!

Mar 26, 2024 • 44min
RACHEL DRATCH — a psychic predicted motherhood and the Debbie Downer origin story
"SNL” and “Wine Country” star Rachel Dratch joins the show. Over guacamole and tacos, Rachel tells me about her foray into the spiritual world, what happens if you laugh during an SNL sketch, and how a psychic predicted her surprise motherhood at 44. This episode was recorded at Atla in Noho, NYC.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 49min
KYLE MACLACHLAN — being besties with David Lynch and almost turning down SATC
Kyle MacLachlan, star of “Sex and the City,” “Twin Peaks” and “Showgirls,” joins the show. Over a tomato tartine and nicoise salad, Kyle tells me about working with surrealist filmmaker David Lynch, his friendship with ex-girlfriend Laura Dern and Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic demand during “The Flintstones.” This episode was recorded at Zinque in West Hollywood, CA.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 49min
SIMU LIU — keeping acting career from his parents and bulking up for Shang Chi
Simu Liu, star of “Barbie” and Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” joins the show. Over soup dumplings and BBQ pork, Simu tells me why he initially kept acting as a secret from his parents , and how “Good Will Hunting” got him his superhero gig. This episode was recorded at The Formosa Cafe in West Hollywood, CA.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 48min
SOFIA VERGARA — the physical toll of ‘Griselda’ and Ed O’Neill butt dials
Sofia Vergara joins the show to talk about producing Netflix series 'Griselda' and hidden marshmallows on the 'Modern Family' set. Ed O'Neill's voicemails and 15-year project make for a fun chat over pizza and 'fuzzy orange juice' at Dante Beverly Hills.


