Table for Two
by iHeartPodcasts
For decades, Bruce Bozzi worked at the highest end of the service industry, managing his family’s storied restaurant, The Palm. And if he learned one thing, it’s that the best parties always end up in the kitchen. Table for Two is based on that premise, and on the friendships Bruce has forged along the way with some of the most well-known people in Hollywood, media, and beyond. Over the romance of a meal at one of his favorite restaurants, Bruce interviews a special guest and seeks to untangle the intricate web of power and fame. Tune in for Table for Two—like all the best dinner parties, it’s intimate, a bit conspiratorial, and a whole lot of fun.
Episodes
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Natasha Lyonne
Few contemporary actors better represent the bravado and edginess of New York City natives than Natasha Lyonne. Over a four-decade career that began with a role on Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Lyonne has become known for portraying characters that are gruff but likable, hard-nosed but sympathetic. She’s...
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Natasha Lyonne Lightning Round
If you know anything about Natasha Lyonne’s character in Orange Is the New Black—let alone her rollicking roles in Russian Doll and Poker Face—you know that she’s an expert at using colorful language to dramatic effect. But off-screen, what is her go-to curse word? On this week’s bonus episode of...
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Graydon Carter Lightning Round
Graydon Carter is quite aware that no matter how well planned a party is, it is always at risk of being ruined by an impolite guest. But of all the social faux pas he’s been privy to, which was the most out of line? On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, Carter joins host Bruce Bozzi and...
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Graydon Carter
People generally set out to write their memoirs in times of relative boredom or malaise—in other words, when they’ve retired. Not so for Graydon Carter. He began working on his new memoir, When the Going Was Good, just after leaving his post at the helm of Vanity Fair, where he was editor for 25...
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Adrien Brody Lightning Round
Adrien Brody's performance in The Brutalist is so singular that it's almost impossible to tell which actors he takes inspiration from. So why not ask the man himself? On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the Academy Award-winner (and nominee for this year’s Best Actor Oscar) joins host...
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Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody readily admits that the New York City he grew up in was rough around the edges. A native of Jackson Heights, Queens, he says the years he spent there in the '70s and '80s toughened him, but also made him empathetic—in other words, it gave him the ammunition he needed to become an...
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Damian Woetzel
Damian Woetzel’s rise to the top of the ballet world seems straightforward. From his childhood in Boston he demonstrated an aptitude for ballet; by his late teens, he was touring nationally as part of the Los Angeles Ballet; and in the mid-1980s, at 18, he eschewed college to pursue a career as a...
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Damian Woetzel Lightning Round
As a standout New York City Ballet dancer from the 1980s through the early 2000s, Damian Woetzel featured in acclaimed productions ranging from Jerome Robbins’s "West Side Story Suite" to George Balanchine’s "Swan Lake." But which ballet was his favorite? Find out on this week’s bonus episode of...
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André Balazs
Considering his ownership of some of the world’s most renowned hotels—Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, Chiltern Firehouse in London, and The Standard in New York, among others—it’s somewhat surprising that André Balazs wasn’t always in the hotel business. The Boston-born Cornell and Columbia...
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André Balazs Lightning Round
When asked to name his favorite movie, André Balazs likens the question to trying to pick his favorite hotel—a problem that the owner of the Chateau Marmont and Chiltern Firehouse (among other properties) might know a thing or two about. On this week’s bonus episode of "Table for Two," the...
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Ted Sarandos
Long before Ted Sarandos’s company turned “binge watching” into a national pastime, the co-C.E.O. of Netflix stayed up long past his bedtime in order to catch The Jack Benny Program and I Love Lucy, developing a passion for film and television that has guided him ever since. After spending his...
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Ted Sarandos Lightning Round
Ted Sarandos may be the co-C.E.O. of Netflix, but that doesn’t mean he skimps on reading—especially not when Robert Caro or Walter Isaacson’s names are on the cover. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the streaming tycoon joins host Bruce Bozzi and discusses the movie that most...
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Isabella Rossellini
Although her father was director Roberto Rossellini and her mother was actress Ingrid Bergman, Isabella Rossellini had little desire to work in the film industry when she arrived in New York City at 19 years old. She was sure that fashion was her calling—and by her late 20s, a few years after...
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Isabella Rossellini Lightning Round
From "Blue Velvet" and "Death Becomes Her" to this year’s "Conclave," choosing a favorite Isabella Rossellini film is no easy task. But which film does she love most? Find out on this week’s bonus episode of "Table for Two," in which the actress joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss her go-to wine…
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Amy Sedaris
Growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, Amy Sedaris watched a lot of television. She counts "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and "Second City Television" as major influences on her desire to perform, whether that meant pranking family members or acting in the plays written by her older brother, the...
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Amy Sedaris Lightning Round
Anyone who has watched At Home with Amy Sedaris knows that the show's star has distinct preferences when it comes to the kitchen. But what is her favorite comfort food? On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the comedian and actress joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss her pet peeves, the…
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson
During his youth in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jesse Tyler Ferguson quickly discovered his affinity for the performing arts. Upon joining a local theater group, he found the stage to be a place where he could express himself fully. And when an opportunity arose to travel to New York City as a...
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Lightning Round
Given his experience as the host of his own podcast, Dinner’s on Me, it’s no surprise that Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an expert at answering questions in a restaurant setting. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the actor joins host Bruce Bozzi and discusses whether he prefers performing…
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Hannah Waddingham
In the early 2010s, after spending a good deal of her career performing in stage productions such as Spamalot and A Little Night Music, Hannah Waddingham wanted to try something different: acting on screen. Although she’d previously had small film and television roles here and there, her…
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Hannah Waddingham Lightning Round
Much like her character on Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham is quick with an answer—that is, except when asked whether she’ll reprise her leading role on the show’s (rumored) fourth season. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the actress joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss the movie that…
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Lee Daniels
When Lee Daniels was eight years old, he came across a copy Edward Albee's Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf that featured a photograph of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton on its cover. Flipping through the pages, Daniels realized that his purpose in life was to direct characters like those in…
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Lee Daniels Lightning Round
Lee Daniels may be the mind behind modern hits like Precious, Monster’s Ball, and the acclaimed television series Empire, but when asked to pick his favorite movie, he returns to a classic: Gone With the Wind. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the filmmaker and producer joins host...
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Christian Louboutin
In the mid-1970s, while touring a museum in his hometown of Paris, Christian Louboutin came across a sign that would alter the course of his entire life. Indicating that stiletto heels were banned on the premises, it depicted a pair of the shoes with a red “no” symbol over them. For Louboutin…
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Christian Louboutin Lightning Round
From his red-bottom stilettos to his timeless Kate pumps, Christian Louboutin’s shoes are beloved the world over—but when asked for his favorite piece of footwear he’s created, he says it’s the one in his head. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, Louboutin joins host Bruce Bozzi and...
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Minnie Driver
As a child growing up in Barbados, Minnie Driver developed an affinity for the water—and her love for the beach and its restorative properties has only grown since. For Driver, recharging is necessary: since her breakthrough role in the 1997 classic Good Will Hunting, she’s starred in a slew of...
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Minnie Driver Lightning Round
Though Minnie Driver recognizes that 1987’s "Withnail and I" has its flaws, the film inspired her to seek out acting parts that similarly blended comedy and tragedy—her role as Skyler in "Good Will Hunting" being a prime example. On this week’s episode of "Table for Two," Driver joins host Bruce...
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Paul Feig
Whether he’s directing a movie, cutting in the editing room, or grabbing a bite to eat, Paul Feig wears a suit. In his view, dressing well both helps him focus and create strong first impressions. But Feig's elegance is also a reflection of his highly detail-oriented nature. Behind the camera,...
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Paul Feig Lightning Round
Like any good director, Paul Feig is discerning to a tee. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two,the Bridesmaids director joins host Bruce Bozzi to share the only acceptable martini recipe, what he’d bring to a desert island, and why a house party is the best way to socialize.
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George Hamilton
Is there anyone who has weathered the chaos of Hollywood more gracefully than George Hamilton? After moving with his family from Memphis to California, Hamilton began his career in the movie industry in the 1950s. Over the following decades, he appeared in countless films and television shows,...
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George Hamilton Lightning Round
More than six decades in the entertainment business haven't dulled George Hamilton’s characteristic charm. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the actor joins host Bruce Bozzi for lunch and reveals his guilty pleasure, his favorite movie, and the true story of how he lost his...
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Susie Essman
In 1999, after roasting Jerry Stiller to perfection at the Friars Club, Susie Essman got a phone call. It was an old friend of hers from the stand-up comedy circuit: Larry David. David wanted her on his new television series, Curb Your Enthusiasm. With no guarantee that she’d be a recurring cast...
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Susie Essman Lightning Round
Whether on stage as a stand-up comedian, alongside Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm, or answering lightning-round questions, Susie Essman never fails to get a laugh out of her audience. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, Essman joins host Bruce Bozzi and shares her favorite comics,...
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David Duchovny
David Duchovny believes he’s a writer at heart. And though the Golden Globe-winner has achieved a level of acting success that would seem to eclipse his proficiency in any other art form, he has a point. After developing a love of books in high school, Duchovny was off to Princeton, and then to...
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Emma Roberts Lightning Round
For someone who loves reading enough to start a book club, picking a favorite novel can be a near-impossible task. But on this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, Emma Roberts joins host Bruce Bozzi and does just that, and also discusses the actor she most admires and the singer she can’t get...
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Emma Roberts
It’s hard to forge your own path in Hollywood. It’s even more difficult to do so when your aunt is Julia Roberts, you rose to fame as a Nickelodeon star, and executives seem to think of you only in terms of one role: “the girl next door.” Emma Roberts faced all these challenges. But because of a...
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David Duchovny Lightning Round
Even when pressed for time, the eminently erudite David Duchovny has no trouble answering questions on the fly. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, Duchovny straps in for host Bruce Bozzi’s lightning-round about his favorite movie, the first word that comes to mind when he hears…
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Kristen Wiig
For Kristen Wiig, stage fright is an asset. It’s only when this feeling subsides—and a job or role feels comfortable—that she knows it’s time to push her boundaries. This is what led her to leave The Groundlings, an L.A.-based comedy troupe, to join Saturday Night Live, where over seven seasons…
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Kristen Wiig Lightning Round
The music children obsess over is not all created equal, which makes Kristen Wiig particularly thankful that Taylor Swift’s “Welcome To New York”—a song she can get behind—is one of her daughters’ current obsessions. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, Wiig answers other…
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Sam Taylor-Johnson
To perfectly capture the essence of a subject, director Sam Taylor-Johnson borrows a strategy used by method actors. The British filmmaker and photographer says she enters the character's headspace to better represent their feelings, emotions, and complexities. For this reason, Taylor-Johnson…
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Sam Taylor-Johnson Lightning Round
Sam Taylor-Johnson may have just directed the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black, but don’t be fooled: her musical tastes run much deeper than the singer's hit “Valerie." On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, Taylor-Johnson reveals the other artists in her rotation, her biggest pet…
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Ellen Barkin
When Ellen Barkin was at Manhattan’s High School of Performing Arts, the aspiring actress's teachers thought she lacked the talent (and the looks) to succeed on stage. This slight drove Barkin to prove the skeptics wrong. After appearing in several off-Broadway plays, she broke into the…
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Anna Wintour on the Met Gala
On the first Monday in May each year, celebrities and fashion aficionados the world over descend on New York City for the Met Gala. Who better to consult with about the extravaganza than the master of ceremonies herself, Vogue editor Anna Wintour? In her sit-down last year with Table for Two host...
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Jeff Goldblum
It’s difficult to imagine Jeff Goldblum anywhere but center stage—and no one is more aware of this than the actor himself, who has always had a clear sense of artistic purpose. With almost no plan of action, a teenage Goldblum took to New York City, and through the 1970s appeared in films…
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Ellen Barkin Lightning Round
On this week’s episode of Table for Two, Tony Award-winning actress Ellen Barkin puts her confidence on display as she answers host Bruce Bozzi’s lightning-round questions about her guilty pleasure, her greatest inspiration, and the advice Robert Duvall gave her that changed her life.
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Colin Jost
Growing up in Staten Island, Colin Jost hung around many of his mother’s colleagues at the New York City Fire Department. He quickly gained an appreciation for the power of laughter, even in grave circumstances. By middle school, Jost was doing David Letterman impressions for classmates, and less...
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Jeff Goldblum Lightning Round
Like many great actors, Jeff Goldblum has the gift of gab. It’s no surprise, then, that a few lightning round questions become a full-on performance for the exuberant actor, who joins AIR MAIL contributor and host Bruce Bozzi on this week’s Table for Two to share his favorite books, his favorite...
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Michael Mann
Michael Mann thinks of directing from the inside out. Even when he's working with established actors like Roberto De Niro and Daniel Day-Lewis, he focuses on providing a stimulus—through script, choreography, and verbal cues—that the performers can react to. This approach has earned Mann a...
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Andy Cohen Lightning Round
Over a year since his first appearance on Table for Two, the always entertaining Andy Cohen is back! This week he joins host Bruce Bozzi for a lightning round, dishing on his first celebrity crush, his go-to tactic for ending a bad date, and what he feels is the worst part about fame.
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Matt Bomer
As a promising theater student at Carnegie Mellon, Matt Bomer’s trajectory pointed towards the shimmering stages of Broadway. But upon arrival in Manhattan, he instead landed a role on a soap opera—slightly out of step with the theatrical future he envisioned. And yet today, Bomer views those…
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More with Da'Vine Joy Randolph
On the last episode of Table for Two, Da’Vine Joy Randolph was an Academy Award-nominated actress. That all changed on Sunday night when she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. This week, Da’Vine continues her conversation with host and Air Mail contributor Bruce Bozzi, and describes what...
About this show
For decades, Bruce Bozzi worked at the highest end of the service industry, managing his family’s storied restaurant, The Palm. And if he learned one thing, it’s that the best parties always end up in the kitchen. Table for Two is based on that premise, and on the friendships Bruce has forged along the way with some of the most well-known people in Hollywood, media, and beyond. Over the romance of a meal at one of his favorite restaurants, Bruce interviews a special guest and seeks to untangle the intricate web of power and fame. Tune in for Table for Two—like all the best dinner parties, it’s intimate, a bit conspiratorial, and a whole lot of fun.
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