Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

More of my interview with 'Queer Eye’ star Tan France. Tan tells me about his long partnership with his husband Rob, a stabilizing force when he wasn’t publicly out. Plus, Tan’s run-in with one of my ‘Modern Family’ co-stars and how he’s hoping a big life change will lead to a reinvigorated social life. This episode was recorded at Cento Pasta Bar in West Adams, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Queer Eye’ star Tan France joins the show. Over spicy pomodoro and a mind-blowing tiramisu, Tan admits to a sweets addiction that requires extra luggage on his trips to the UK. He also opens up about body dysmorphia, how his visibility on the hit Netflix show led to him coming out to his Pakistani Muslim family, leaving his Utah home, and seeing a cheeky, more explicit side of Tan in his new web series ‘Honorable Gays,’ out now on YouTube. This episode was recorded at Cento Pasta Bar in West Adams, Los Angeles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'The Testaments’ star Ann Dowd. We talk about parenting, dealing with rejection as actors, and Ann shares how debilitating stage anxiety made her leave a show. Plus, the meaningful practice she’s found to ground herself. This episode was recorded in The Living Room of The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Testaments’ star Ann Dowd joins the show. Over afternoon tea, Ann reflects on returning to Aunt Lydia for ‘The Testaments,’ why she felt unexpectedly nervous stepping back into the role, and how the world has changed since ‘The Handmaid's Tale’ first premiered. She also looks back on her unforgettable work in ‘The Leftovers’ and ‘Mass,’ shares the story of a mysterious prediction that kept her going through years of struggle, and opens up about success arriving later in life. This episode was recorded in The Living Room of The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘The Audacity’ star Simon Helberg. Simon tells me about the unfortunate way he found out ‘Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip’ was cancelled, how he untied his self-worth from achievement, and how parenthood brought more perspective. Plus, I share a funny time at this restaurant that involved his ‘Big Bang’ costar Jim Parsons. This episode was recorded at El Condor in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘The Audacity’ star Simon Helberg joins the show. Over enchiladas and guacamole, Simon reflects on ending ‘The Big Bang Theory’ after 12 years and starring alongside my dear friend Lucy Punch as a tech bro billionaire Martin Phister in the AMC series ‘The Audacity.’ We also talk about his early life: how formative his experience at Crossroads School was -- creating lasting friendships -- and how growing up at the Groundlings theatre influenced his love for comedy and performance. This episode was recorded at El Condor in Silver Lake, Los Angeles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with fashion designer Michael Kors. Michael reflects on career setbacks, including filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1993, before eventually IPO’inghis company in 2011 — a run that later put his estimated net worth near $1 billion. Plus, he tells me about going to Studio 54 as a teenager and we reflect on the importance of LGBTQ landmarks like The Stonewall Inn. This episode was recorded at Cafe Commerce on the Upper East Side in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fashion designer Michael Kors joins the show. Over a club sandwich and a birthday cake, Michael tells me about showing an eye for style at 5-years-old, the surreal experience of seeing his name everywhere, and how ‘Project Runway’ demystified the hard work that goes into fashion. Plus, he tells us about his involvement in an LGBTQ+ museum set to open in 2027. This episode was recorded at Cafe Commerce on the Upper East Side, NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'Desperate Housewives’ star Eva Longoria. Eva tells me about overcoming anxiety when first-time directing, gives her restaurant tips for Mexico City, and we hear about how she juggles home bases in the U.S., Spain and Mexico. This episode was recorded at Coucou in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Desperate Housewives’ star and ‘Searching for France’ host Eva Longoria joins the show. Over oysters and a burger, Eva reflects on ‘Desperate Housewives’ as her “film school,” her transition from TV directing to her first feature ‘Flamin’ Hot’ and the upcoming Netflix female-led comedy ‘The Fifth Wheel.’  Eva also discusses executive producing ‘The House of Spirits’ on Prime and the joys of becoming a mom in her 40s. This episode was recorded at Coucou in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'The Punisher’ star Jon Bernthal. Jon tells me some moving stories from folks, including those who have been incarcerated, featured on his podcast, Real Ones. Plus, we reflect on chasing perfection and coping with insecurities in our stage work – me with TRU and him with Dog Day Afternoon. This episode was recorded at Cafe Cluny in NYC’s West Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Punisher’ and ‘The Bear’ star Jon Bernthal joins the show. Over pancakes and avocado toast, Jon tells me about making his Broadway debut in ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ and why he still gets terrified before each show. Plus, he reflects on being associated with hyper-masculine roles and being able to tell a different kind of love story on stage. We can’t leave without talking about our time together on the short-lived CBS sitcom, ‘The Class.’ This episode was recorded at Lume in NYC’s West Village.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘You’re Killing Me’ star Brooke Shields. Brooke reflects on her breakout role in ‘Suddenly Susan’ and how the cancelation affected her. Plus, a funny story involving a friend of ours, Windex, and Andre Agassi. This episode was recorded at Cafe Cluny in NYC’s West Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘You’re Killing Me’ star Brooke Shields joins the show. Over frisée salad and an omelet, Brooke reflects on lifelong fame, longing for serious roles, and how she later found her confidence. Plus, we get into the important conversations the documentary ‘Pretty Baby’ sparked at her dinner table with her daughters and we get into all the fun she’s having leading the murder mystery ‘You’re Killing Me’ on AMC/Acorn. This episode was recorded at Cafe Cluny in NYC’s West Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'For All Mankind’ star Joel Kinnaman. Joel tells me ending up in Texas as a foreign exchange student. Plus, we get into his transition from Sweden to Los Angeles alongside the Skarsgard brothers. This episode was recorded at Crudo e Nudo in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘For All Mankind’ star Joel Kinnaman joins the show. Over fresh fish and farmer's market vegetables, Joel tells me about aging across four decades on the Apple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind’ and this season, portraying the same age as his father. Plus, we hear about his fascinating upbringing – from being raised by his American father in Sweden, who deserted the Vietnam War – to being an exchange student in suburban Texas. Plus, playing in his native Swedish in Netflix’s ‘Detective Hole’ and his unexpected wedding at Burning Man. This episode was recorded at Crudo e Nudo in Santa Monica, CA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with Broadway legend Shoshana Bean. Shoshana tells me more about embracing the role of Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ after getting it in such a crazy way. Plus, we hear about the odd jobs she did to pay the bills and how we deal with opening night jitters. This episode was recorded at Miriam on the Upper West Side, NYC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broadway legend Shoshana Bean joined the show. Over bourekas and a Jerusalem breakfast, Shoshana walks me through that wild moment when she had to step in as Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway after Idina Menzel’s unexpected injury. Plus, we get into her latest Broadway show, ‘The Lost Boys’ based on the ‘80s film, and why vampires are a compelling allegory for feeling like an outsider. This episode was recorded at Miriam on the Upper West Side, NYC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Emmy winner Jeff Hiller. Jeff and I share favorite audition stories, the surprising way Jeff got their equity card (involves a themed restaurant) and the backstory of iconic playwright Tony Kushner officiating my wedding. This episode was recorded at Betty on the Lower East Side, NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Somebody Somewhere’ Emmy winner Jeff Hiller joined the show. Over baked eggs and an omelet, Jeff tells me about portraying a rare depiction of a gay man of faith in ‘Somebody Somewhere’ and what it was like to audition for ‘Pluribus.’ Plus, we get into the roles that paid the bills for many years, including repeat roles as the bitchy waiter – and Jeff will be the first to tell you, it isn't as easy as it sounds. This episode was recorded at Betty on the Lower East Side, NYC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'Glee’ and ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ star Darren Criss. Darren tells me about recently crashing a ‘Glee’ themed fitness class, a favorite moment with the theater icon Stephen Sondheim and we get into the unexpected ‘Glee’ moment that had another life on TikTok. This episode was recorded at Win Son Bakery in Manhattan’s East Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Glee’ and ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ star Darren Criss joined the show. Over scallion pancakes stuffed with gooey cheese and bacon, Darren tells me about going viral for a Harry Potter parody in 2009, getting ‘Glee,’ and how 'Maybe Happy Ending’ almost didn’t even make it on stage, which is hard to believe given its acclaim – the Broadway show and Darren both walking away with Tony awards. Plus, we talk about being dads and a funny moment at a fancy Hollywood party. This episode was recorded at Win Son Bakery in Manhattan’s East Village.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jane Fonda didn’t just change Hollywood; she rattled American politics, beauty standards, and the birth of modern fitness culture. Today, I’m sharing a preview of a new podcast, Big Lives, and a special episode about Jane. Every week, hosts Kai Wright and Emmanuel Dzotsi dig into the BBC archive to explore the story behind the icons who shape our culture—trailblazers like David Bowie, Meg Ryan, Amy Winehouse, and Tina Turner—and better understand how each legend set the stage for our contemporary cultural landscape. In this preview, Kai and Emmanuel look at how Oscar-winning “nudie cutie” became a firebrand activist and one of the most polarizing figures in American culture. If you like what you hear, find more episodes of Big Lives wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘Boogie Nights’ and ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ star Heather Graham. Heather talks about going to yoga retreats with Molly Shannon, and she reflects on her time hosting SNL, plus – I tell the story of how I proposed to my husband Justin. This episode was recorded at Le Pavillon in Midtown Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Boogie Nights’ and ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ star Heather Graham joined the show. Over Spanish mackerel and steak, Heather tells me about doing her first film at age 17 with ‘80s teen icons Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, being discouraged to star in Paul Thomas Anderson’s edgy cult classic ‘Boogie Nights,’ and her latest foray into the horror genre with her new action-packed film ‘They Will Kill You’ and a hotly anticipated new adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Carrie.’ This episode was recorded at Le Pavillon in Midtown Manhattan, NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Rookie’ star Jenna Dewan joins the show. Over pizza bianca and gooey garlic bread, we bond over the grief of losing beloved pets — I recently lost my dog Leaf, who Justin and I got when we first started dating. Then, of course, we gotta get to Jenna’s career. She tells me about the pressure to pick a lane – dancing or acting – after her breakout role in the film ‘Step Up.’ We also get into how she cut her teeth dancing alongside Janet Jackson and why she considers ‘The Rookie’ the best job she’s ever had. This episode was recorded at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘The Rookie’ star Jenna Dewan. Jenna talks about her nomadic childhood, and stepping into the role of producer, plus – I share the story of my son Beckett’s very first time performing onstage. This episode was recorded at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ star Phil Rosenthal. We talk more about LA as a food city, and the restaurants that make it great, plus – we talk about more about Max & Helen’s and why diners are so important to our communities. This episode was recorded at Holbox in South Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Somebody Feed Phil’ star and ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ creator Phil Rosenthal joins the show. Over ceviche and aguachile, Phil tells me about the special gift he was able to give his mom, struggling to get a sitcom made after ‘Raymond,’ and why it took a decade to get his hit travel show made. Plus, we get into opening one of the hottest food tickets in Los Angeles, his diner Max & Helen’s, which he founded with Mozza founder Nancy Silverton. This episode was recorded at Holbox in South Los Angeles, CA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'The Last Thing He Told Me’ star Angourie Rice. We get into what Nicole Kidman is like behind the scenes and the differences between working on set in Australia versus the United States. This episode was recorded at Crossroads Kitchen on Melrose in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Last Thing He Told Me' and ‘Spider-Man' trilogy star Angourie Rice joins the show. Over vegan ravioli and lasagna, Angourie tells me about carrying on the ‘Mean Girls’ legacy after Lindsay Lohan and what it was like shooting the Apple TV+ series ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ on a houseboat with Jennifer Garner. We also get into how her YA romance novel Stuck Up And Stupid was selected for Reese’s book club! This episode was recorded at Crossroads Kitchen on Melrose in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘The Comeback’ star Dan Bucatinsky. We get into Dan's longtime collaboration with Lisa Kudrow and he shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from their comedy series Web Therapy. This episode was recorded at Louise’s Trattoria in Larchmont Village in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Comeback’ executive producer and star Dan Bucatinsky joins the show. Over minestrone soup and burrata salad, Dan tells me about hiding behind parked cars to avoid being seen with his now-husband, why he almost missed a dinner with Michelle Pfeiffer, and nabbing his Emmy-winning role in ‘Scandal’ in his late 40s. This episode was recorded at Louise's Trattoria in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with St. Denis Medical’ star Wendi McLendon-Covey. We get into why she’s never left her hometown of Long Beach, how she met her longtime husband Greg, and we get into the life she lives in her other home, New Orleans. This episode was recorded at De La Nonna in Downtown Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'St. Denis Medical’ star Wendi McLendon-Covey joins the show. Over pepperoni pizza, Wendi tells me about getting paid pennies for her iconic role on ‘Reno 911,’ the office job she lowkey juggled with acting until booking ‘The Goldbergs,’ and how her husband never gave up on her – even when she almost gave up on herself. This episode was recorded at De La Nonna’s in Downtown L.A.’s Arts District.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘The Traitors’ star Lisa Rinna. We get into her M&M moment with Joey Fatone, how a banishment on ‘Traitors’ goes down behind-the-scenes, and her advice to her costar Colton Underwood. This episode was recorded at Coral Tree Cafe in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Traitors’ star Lisa Rinna joins the show. Over curry chicken and steak salads, Lisa tells me what it’s like to be an actual traitor on the hit Peacock show and where her relationship stands with some of her castmates now. Plus, we get into all the juicy bits from her memoir You Better Believe We’re Gonna Talk About It, and we have to talk about walking runways at age 62 and being more fabulous than ever.  This episode was recorded at Coral Tree Cafe in Brentwood, Los Angeles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'Scrubs' star Sarah Chalke. We get into our Taylor Swift fandom, how her daughter may be her acting coach, and her personal connection to a ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ episode that she starred in. This episode was recorded at Clark Street Diner in Los Angeles.More of my interview with 'Scrubs' star Sarah Chalke. We get into our Taylor Swift fandom, how her daughter may be her acting coach, and her personal connection to a ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ episode that she starred in. This episode was recorded at Clark Street Diner in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Scrubs' star Sarah Chalke joins the show. Over an omelet and patty melt – diner go-to's – Sarah tells me about becoming famous straight out of high school on the no. 1 sitcom, ‘Roseanne,’ and we get into how formative ‘Scrubs’ was in her career and what it’s like to reunite with her colleagues in the upcoming revival. This episode was recorded at Clark Street Diner in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘Where Everybody Knows Your Name’ podcast co-host and TV legend Ted Danson. We get into a terrifying moment on stage, acting opposite his wife Mary Steenburgen in this season of the Netflix series ‘A Man on the Inside,’ and his parents’ reaction to him becoming a TV star. This episode was recorded at Max & Helen’s in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been 20 years since How I Met Your Mother premiered, and just over 10 years since the finale. Josh Radnor, who played “Ted” for nine seasons teams up with series co-creator Craig Thomas for this episode-by-episode rewatch podcast. For the superfans, HWMYM (listen to the trailer to learn how it’s pronounced) will get into all the secrets, theories, and pineapples, but we'll also use HIMYM – and our relationship to it two decades later – to talk about life and love and art and everything in between. How We Made Your Mother… a flashback podcast for a flashback show. You can listen to all episodes of season 1 now, and join Josh and Craig as they dive into season 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Where Everybody Knows Your Name’ podcast co-host and TV legend Ted Danson joins the show. Over an omelet and tuna melt – you know, diner classics – Ted tells me about how 'Cheers' had a precarious start, how he wrestled with imposter syndrome and social anxiety for a long time, and what he hopes to say about aging with his Netflix series ‘A Man on the Inside.’ This episode was recorded at Max & Helen’s in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'Traitors’ star Colton Underwood. We get into working with the iconic Alan Cumming on The Traitors, and how the stylish hosts sets a high bar for the cast. This episode was recorded at The Butcher’s Daughter in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Traitors’ star Colton Underwood joins the show. Over juice and breakfast burritos, Colton tells me his strategy coming into ‘Traitors’ -- it’s not being lowkey – and his reaction to some of his colorful castmates. Plus, he tells me his husband’s reaction to his season of ‘The Bachelor’ and how he looks back at a difficult period in his life. This episode was recorded at The Butcher’s Daughter in West Hollywood, CA.  Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen 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. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Mary Elizabeth Ellis. Mary Elizabeth tells me all about working on set with Taylor Swift and we get intothe joy of seeing our children develop their own senses of humor. This episode was recorded at The Ceviche Project in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'A Man On The Inside’ star Mary Elizabeth Ellis joins the show. Over ceviche and crudo, Mary Elizabeth tells me about her meet-cute with Charlie Day, which feels straight out of an early 2000s sitcom. Plus, we get into working with legends like Danny DeVito on ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and Ted Danson on ‘A Man on the Inside.’ This episode was recorded at Ceviche Project in Silver Lake, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with 'Abbott Elementary’ star Chris Perfetti. Chris tells me what it’s like getting recognized more often after Abbott, and we share experiences working on short-lived television shows. This episode was recorded at Roberta's in Studio City, CA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Abbott Elementary’ star Chris Perfetti joins the show. Over oxtail pasta and bee sting pizza, Chris tells me about the evolution of his character Jacob, why they didn’t need to overexplain his sexual orientation, and w g his love of theater with a busy sitcom schedule. Plus, I recall a run-in with Chris at LAX, that now seems like it was a big turning point in his life. This episode was recorded at Roberta's in Studio City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet. Eric tells me about a special surprise he planned for his now wife at their wedding. Plus, we laugh about ridiculous moments on set, like handling our fake baby doll version of Lily. This episode was recorded at Tony's Mexican Grill in Sherman Oaks, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet joins the show. Over enchiladas and guacamole, Eric tells me about meeting the love of his life while our show was on hiatus and his top-secret wedding that I didn’t even know about (until the last minute). We also get into his love of clowning, his development of the Fizbo character, and what he’s mad isn’t on his IMDB. This episode was recorded at Tony's Mexican Grill in Sherman Oaks, CA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices