Join the gang as they dive deep with acclaimed actor Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal, Nightcrawler, Rogue One). From his 12-year-old self navigating between his British Pakistani community and a posh private school to the chance haircut that landed him his first big break, Riz regales the hosts with story after story after story. Don't miss this one! Preorder our new book, Crushmore, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993 Head to squarespace.com/PODCRUSHED to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PODCRUSHED. Cymbiotika is hosting their biggest giveaway ever this summer. Head to Cymbiotika.com/summersweepstakes to learn more. Look for the blue box at retailers everywhere or shop jlab.com and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your order today. Want more from Podcrushed? Follow our social channels here: Insta TikTok X You can follow Penn, Sophie and Nava here: Insta @pennbadgley @scribbledbysophie @nnnava TikTok @iampennbadgley @scribbledbysophie @nkavelin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tony Hale
Tony Hale (Veep, Toy Story, Arrested Development) takes us from his globe-trotting childhood as an army brat to his breakout roles in Arrested Development and Veep. Along the way, he opens up about anxiety, faith, and fatherhood, while sharing the life lessons and practices that keep him grounded. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at his new project, Sketch, plus a few surprising Emmy stories. Preorder our new book, Crushmore, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993 Want more from Podcrushed? Follow us here: Instagram TikTok X (Twitter) Follow Penn, Sophie, and Nava: Instagram Penn Badgley Sophie Ansari Nava Kavelin TikTok Penn Badgley Sophie Ansari Nava Kavelin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alyson Stoner
Alyson Stoner — multi-disciplinary entertainer, author, and founder & CEO of Movement Genius, a pioneering mental health company — opens up about the intense pressures of early fame, personal family challenges, and their transformative journey to healing. With decades of experience in Hollywood and a deep commitment to mental health education, Alyson shares powerful stories, practical tools, and compassionate insights to empower young performers navigating similar struggles. And preorder our new book, Crushmore, here! Want more from Podcrushed? Follow our social channels here: Instagram: @podcrushed TikTok: @podcrushed X: @podcrushed You can follow Penn, Sophie and Nava here: Penn: Instagram, TikTok Sophie: Instagram, TikTok Nava: Instagram, TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jay Ellis
Jay Ellis (Insecure, Top Gun: Maverick, Escape Room) joins Podcrushed to discuss his early life as a military brat, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and how his Sam Jackson-inspired potty mouth got him into trouble as a kid. Jay shares insights from his book Did Anyone Else Have an Imaginary Friend or Just Me? and shares what drew him to take part in his new stage play Duke and Roya. Preorder our new book, Crushmore, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993 Want more from Podcrushed? Follow our social channels here: Insta: https://bit.ly/PodcrushedInsta TikTok: https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTikTok X: https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTwitter You can follow Penn, Sophie and Nava here: Insta: @pennbadgley @scribbledbysophie @nnnava Tik Tok: @iampennbadgley @scribbledbysophie @nkavelinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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92NY Presents: Podcrushed LIVE (with Modern Love’s Anna Martin)
This week's episode was recorded live at the 92nd Street Y in New York City! It was an intimate evening with beloved New York Times Modern Love podcast host Anna Martin exploring the tender, turbulent terrain of adolescence and its lasting impact on our lives. In this special conversation, Penn, Nava, and Sophie welcomed Anna for a night of storytelling about the universal threads that connect our coming-of-age experiences. And preorder our new book, Crushmore, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993 Want more from Podcrushed? Follow our social channels here: Insta: https://bit.ly/PodcrushedInsta TikTok: https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTikTok X: https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTwitter You can follow Penn, Sophie and Nava here: Insta: / pennbadgley / scribbledbysophie / nnnava Tik Tok: / iampennbadgley / scribbledbysophie / nkavelin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable.
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