Actress and comedian Sarah Silverman bonds with Brooke over their own parents' "sick" sense of humor, and discusses how her struggle with bedwetting as a kid made her less afraid of bombing onstage. Sarah also talks about the comedy boy’s club of the '90s, the evolution of her own material, and how aging forced her to embrace "the other parts" of herself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How Sarah Silverman changed comedy’s boy’s club

Brooke’s good friend and long-lost brother Willie Geist (Morning Joe, Sunday Today) joins the pod and shares the ways in which living in the South for 10 years changed his worldview, the moment he got (and then subsequently lost) a dream job, and what his father’s Parkinson’s diagnosis taught him about gratitude. Brooke and Willie reminisce about the origins of their friendship, including the show-stopping way Brooke first met his family (spoiler: it involves theft.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Willie Geist is the anti-Anchorman

“Now What?” returns with actor-comedian Bowen Yang! Brooke talks with Bowen about his early days recording Saturday Night Live on VHS tapes, why he abruptly left his MCAT mid-exam, and the warning Lorne Michaels gave him before he joined the cast of "SNL." Bowen opens up about learning to embrace his queerness after his painful experience with conversion therapy and explains why "compassion" is an integral part of his comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bowen Yang on why he ditched a medical career for comedy

Sportscaster, podcast host and new mom Erin Andrews joins Brooke for the last episode of the season! The Fox Sports mega star talks about her most embarrassing sideline gig, and why she feels she has to work harder than her male counterparts. Plus, Erin opens up about her decade-long fertility struggles and gives a candid perspective of the surrogacy process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Andrews on refusing to give up hope

Ellie Kemper (The Office, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and Brooke bond over memories of their alma mater Princeton (Go Tigers!), and their shared love for Wawa hoagies. Ellie also opens up about her short-lived career as a D1 athlete, her 'terrifying' audition for SNL, and why you won’t see her in a drama anytime soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How being a benchwarmer pushed Ellie Kemper into comedy

Gynecologist and women’s health expert Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz joins Brooke for an information-packed episode about aging, fertility, and menopause. The two discuss why society has normalized women’s pain, and what we can all do to better advocate for our well-being. Plus, the physiological “Now What?” moments you should look for in your lifetime. Love Dr. Suzanne as much as we do? Check out her latest book “Menopause Bootcamp”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now what do we do about women’s health?

Today co-anchor (and literal ray of sunshine!) Savannah Guthrie chats with Brooke about their mutual love of Arizona, Savannah’s high school “slacker” days, and how her father’s sudden death pushed her toward the career she has today. The broadcast journalist and children’s book author also gets candid about her past struggles with infertility and why she hopes to start singing (and songwriting) in the years to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Guthrie on why a little fear is a good thing

TV personality, sports broadcaster, and entrepreneur Michael Strahan stops by the pod! The Hall of Famer chats with Brooke about his childhood spent on a military base in Germany, how he coped with being separated from his family as a teen and later as a young father, and why he credits his legendary NFL career (in part) to Jane Fonda’s workout videos.  To learn more about Michael and his business endeavors, go to michaelstrahanbrand.komi.ioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Strahan on the importance of being seen

Buckle up for the Mayor of Flavortown! Chef, restauranteur, and TV personality Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games) joins Brooke for a story-packed episode. Guy shares how a childhood rebellion against vegetarian food pushed him towards the culinary world, how he grappled with his younger sister’s death from cancer and the ways in which her legacy inspired him to think (and cook!) differently. Plus, Guy shares how a tragic wake-up call as a teenager pushed him away from life in the fast lane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guy Fieri on the tragic wake-up call that changed his life

DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike Actor, author, and Brooke's #1 fan Selma Blair (Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, Hellboy) opens up about her lifelong struggles with multiple sclerosis and sobriety, and shares how a public humiliation years ago led her to the diagnosis that would change her life. Plus, why Selma started saying yes to the things that scared her most, and what she’s manifesting for the years to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selma Blair on learning to trust herself

Kar-Jenner matriarch and media mogul Kris Jenner joins Brooke for a wide-ranging conversation about the surprising origins of her business savvy and how her approach to managing her children's careers has changed over the years. Plus, Kris opens up about the “wake-up calls” she experienced following the death of her friend Nicole Brown Simpson and her divorce from Robert Kardashian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Kris Jenner wants for her next chapter

Brooke welcomes Tig Notaro (One Mississippi, Tig) to the pod for a candid conversation about mothers and daughters, and the origins of their senses of humor (Shout out to Teri Terrific!) The actress-comedian opens up about finding love and shares what back-to-back illnesses and an unexpected death taught her about vulnerability and the importance of family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tig Notaro on learning to embrace vulnerability

Actor-director Andrew McCarthy (Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo’s Fire) chats with Brooke about the nostalgia surrounding '80s films and how he struggled to be taken seriously after his Brat Pack fame. Andrew shares how he flew under the radar as a successful travel writer and details his most profound trip yet: a 500-mile walk along the Camino de Santiago with his eldest son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew McCarthy on redefining a bad reputation

Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles (Waitress, Girls5Eva) chats with Brooke about privacy, self-doubt, and what it’s like to fight for — and win — an authentic career. Sara also gets candid about the lingering effects of her parents' divorce, including why she and fiancé Joe Tippett waited to get engaged. Plus, we dig into her newest role mentoring up-and-coming musicians on Audible’s Breakthrough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Bareilles doesn’t care if you think she’s sensitive

Entrepreneur and media personality Bethenny Frankel kicks off Season 3 with a candid conversation with Brooke about her chaotic childhood and what growing up at the racetracks taught her about business. Bethenny reflects on her pre-Housewives days (including a nightmare audition for The Apprentice), how she moved forward after her divorce, and what led to her latest venture as a beauty influencer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Bethenny Frankel honed her instincts

What do you do when you encounter the unexpected? That make-or-break moment that leaves you crying in front of strangers or quitting your job to pursue your true passion. Now What? with Brooke Shields dives deep into the world of redos, resets, and forward fails: From career pivots and personal missteps to moving through grief (or just plain moving on). Join Brooke as she sits down with authors, experts, and celebrity guests to hear their ‘now what?’ moments and learn what they’ve done (or are still doing) to get through it.

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