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.
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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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Nov 7, 2023 • 40min
Best of: Jim Parsons / Tracee Ellis Ross
I’m revisiting two dinners with people I absolutely adore who have been mainstays on network television for roughly a decade: Jim Parsons of “The Big Bang Theory” and Tracee Ellis Ross of “Black-ish.”
First up… star of stage and screen Jim Parsons joins me at Don Angie in NYC's West Village. Over some gorgeous lasagna, we discuss queer visibility in television and film, "The Big Bang Theory" pilot that never was and why "Spoiler Alert" is such a special film.
Also… actor and fashion icon Tracee Ellis Ross chats with me over tacos and nachos at The Roof, a restaurant at the top of The West Hollywood EDITION. We dish about her final days of "Black-ish," her mother’s iconic 75th birthday, and who makes her starstruck.
A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 41min
Best of: Julie Bowen / Sarah Hyland
Julie Bowen, celebrated for her role as Claire Dunphy in Modern Family, reflects on the show's conclusion and the transformative life changes that followed. Sarah Hyland, who played Haley Dunphy, candidly shares her health struggles, her heartfelt romance with Wells Adams, and amusing tales from her New York City upbringing. The duo explores the nuances of typecasting, the bittersweet emotions attached to long-running series, and the pursuit of genuine connections amidst their comedic journeys.
Oct 24, 2023 • 46min
Geri Halliwell-Horner
Geri Halliwell-Horner, Spice Girl and author, discusses the enduring impact of the Spice Girls and their music, their experiences and emotions about their past endeavors, and their reflections on the concept of humanness and vulnerability. They also talk about their meal options, their love for literature, and the underdog theme in their book.
Oct 17, 2023 • 52min
Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel, star of "Rent" and "Wicked," joins the show. She talks about life before fame, the painful end of "Wicked" on Broadway, and her showmance with Taye Diggs. They also discuss Broadway ticketing systems, Menzel's journey to "Wicked," the impact of "Rent" and "Wicked" on children, and Menzel's career journey.
Oct 10, 2023 • 53min
Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan Van Ness, author, podcaster, and JVN Hair founder, talks about living in Texas as a queer person, coming out as HIV positive, and figure skating. They discuss advocacy for equality, facing setbacks, and starting somewhere in their careers. They also share their enthusiasm for each other and promote upcoming episodes.
Oct 3, 2023 • 50min
Isaac Mizrahi
Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi joins the show to discuss dinner parties with Nora Ephron, being a young gay designer during the AIDs crisis, and career risks. They also touch on sugar in food, Isaac's design career, balancing parenthood and social life, being a gay man in the fashion industry, ending a relationship with Chanel, collaborating with Target, and their love for research.
Sep 26, 2023 • 42min
Soledad O'Brien
Peabody and Emmy award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien discusses her impressive reporting career, the importance of cases of Black missing men and women, objectivity in journalism, and the state of the Republican party. They also touch on the history of interracial marriage, hiding one's true self, and the complexities of racial identity.
Sep 19, 2023 • 50min
Chelsea Clinton
Advocate and author Chelsea Clinton joins the show to discuss growing up in the public eye, parenting experiences, and the existential threat of global warming. They also touch upon their taste in music, supporting family members on the campaign trail, and the joy of dancing.
Sep 13, 2023 • 2min
Taye Diggs presents You Had Me at Hello
Join Taye Diggs as he explores enchanting and exhilarating love stories, from highs and lows to heartbreak and revenge. Share in the laughter and drama as everyday people recount their extraordinary tales of love and loss.
Sep 12, 2023 • 48min
Uzo Aduba
Uzo Aduba, star of 'Painkiller' and 'Orange Is The New Black', joins Jesse Tyler Ferguson as they discuss Uzo's Nigerian upbringing, her admiration for Cate Blanchett, and her experience in Netflix's early success. They also reflect on the transformative effect of parenthood, growing up in the Boston area as a Nigerian family, pursuing the arts with support, the transition from theater to television, and the importance of setting an example and expressing gratitude.
