I've Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario

This week, Tommy is joined by reality TV royalty Heather Dubrow, who has been a fixture on The Real Housewives of Orange County for 10 seasons. In this episode, Heather gets candid about what made this season especially difficult, why returning to RHOC felt different after leaving the show, and why she believes her OG franchise is the best. She opens up about why she feels some of the women are always waiting for her to fall, the moment she had to immediately shut down a comment made this season to protect her husband, and what she does when DMs la...

What if the happiness you’ve been chasing is already waiting for you in the life you’re living right now? In this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy explores why we keep putting happiness on hold, waiting to be happy until something “big” happens. Why do we convince ourselves we’ll finally feel fulfilled when we get the promotion, find the relationship, achieve the goal, or reach the next big milestone? What happens when we become so focused on building the life we want that we forget to enjoy the life we already have? After turning 40 earlier this year, Tommy shar...

Marina Squerciati (of Chicago P.D.) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Marina that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)!

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress Marina Squerciati, who you know and love as Detective Kim Burgess on Chicago P.D. In this episode, Marina opens up about why her and her character’s growth has been parallel over the course of the series, the one scene she would show someone who has never watched Chicago P.D., whether she created any elements of Kim’s backstory to help her get into character, and why she’s rooting for Kim and Adam Ruzek’s love story. She also reflects on the only times in her career when losing a role left...

In this deeply personal Tommy Talk, Tommy takes you inside the modeling industry of the early 2000s, and shares the truth about what it was really like behind the scenes. After being scouted and signed by Ford Models right out of college, Tommy found himself thrust into a world he knew almost nothing about, booking major campaigns and working with some of the biggest names in fashion. But behind the larger than life photo shoots and exciting opportunities was an industry with few boundaries, little regulation, and an environment where models were often treated like commodities. Tommy opens up...

Matthew Lillard (of Carrie, Scream & more) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Matthew Lillard that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)!

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Matthew Lillard, who you know and love from so many beloved roles, including Stu Macher in the Scream franchise. Up next, he can be seen in Mike Flanagan’s highly anticipated series Carrie. In this episode, Matthew opens up about what it really means to be called horror royalty, why he calls Billy and Stu the “first husbands of horror,” and why he thinks so many people view Scream as a queer franchise. He reveals if there are any scenes from Scream he would want to redo today, why he resented making Scooby-Doo for...

Even when the world feels heavy, we have to hold onto hope. On this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy discusses how to keep believing in better days when it sometimes feels impossible to do so. Between difficult headlines, personal struggles, and the constant noise of social media, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but caring deeply doesn’t mean we have to carry every painful thing happening around us. Tommy opens up about protecting your peace without losing your compassion, allowing yourself to experience joy without guilt, and finding hope through small acts of kindness and everyday moments. He shar...

Tiffani Thiessen (of Coven Academy, Saved by the Bell, Beverly Hills, 90210) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Tiffani that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)!

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress Tiffani Thiessen, who you know and love as Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell and Valerie Malone on Beverly Hills, 90210. Now, she’s channeling her inner witch in Coven Academy. In this episode, Tiffani opens up about what she wishes she’d known early in her career, the moment she realized Saved by the Bell was becoming a massive hit, and why she was drawn to playing Valerie after years as Kelly. She reflects on growing up as a working actress, the role she didn’t get that broke her heart, and how she’...

And just like that, its that time of year again. On this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy is celebrating the season that seems to wake up all our senses at once. From crisp mornings and changing leaves to cozy sweaters, favorite movies, and the familiar (pumpkin) smells of the season, fall has a way of making us feel comforted and connected to our memories. But Tommy believes this season offers us something even bigger: a chance to begin again. Today Tommy explores why fall can feel like an unofficial new year. As summer winds down and familiar routines return, ma...

This week, Tommy is joined by beloved country singer and songwriter Carly Pearce. Her new album, Honest Woman, is out now, and it’s some of her most personal work yet. In this episode, Carly opens up about how this is the first album she has made no compromises on, why she will never hide her age, and why she sees growing older as a gift. She shares how she deeply explored comparison in some of her most vulnerable songs on Honest Woman and why our worth can’t rest entirely on our careers. She also talks about collaborating with Ri...

This week, we’re taking a fall rewind as Tommy revisits a fan-favorite conversation with Caterina Scorsone, also known as Dr. Amelia Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, ahead of the Season 23 premiere in just a few weeks. Caterina opens up about what keeps playing Amelia exciting after almost two decades, why her connection with fans feels so intimate, and which of Amelia’s moments have meant the most to her. She also reflects on exploring Amelia’s meaningful relationship with Kai (played by E.R. Fightmaster), reveals how Amelia was originally conceived as a queer character, and discusses the care she h...

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy takes you back to Paris in 2015 to share for the very first time the full story of the day his husband Gio surprised him with a proposal in front of the Eiffel Tower, and how one engagement photo unexpectedly became something much bigger than either of them could have imagined. After the photo went viral, Tommy and Gio began receiving deeply moving messages from the LGBTQ+ community who saw new possibilities for their own lives, as well as parents who felt more hopeful about the futures awaiting their children. The experience showed Tomm...

James Murray comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with James Murray that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)!

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This week, Tommy is joined by James “Murr” Murray, one of the funniest and most beloved comedians in the world. Audiences fell in love with Murr on the hit series Impractical Jokers, where he and his lifelong friends challenge one another to pull outrageous pranks and embarrass themselves in front of unsuspecting strangers. Now, Murr is flexing his horror muscles as the co-writer and producer of Don’t Move, the new movie based on his bestselling book of the same name. In this episode, Murr opens up about one of the most surprising parts of being a comedian, whether he ever...

On this special episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy pays tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, while reflecting on the compassion, courage, and unity that emerged in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy. Growing up in New Jersey, just outside New York City, Tommy shares his vivid memories of that day and how deeply it affected his community. He also remembers the first responders who ran toward danger, the strangers who became helpers, and the neighbors who looked out for one another when people needed it most. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that we shouldn’t need tragedy to bring...

Chris Olsen comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Chris Olsen that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)!

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This week, Tommy is joined by Chris Olsen, an award-winning content creator and one of social media’s leading comedic voices. Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Chris is now peeling back his public persona in his new memoir, I Think My Therapist Hates Me, to reveal the messy, complicated truths beneath it. In this episode, Chris opens up about growing up gay and trying to fit in, grappling with the fear of being hated, and navigating the moments when he felt most misunderstood or misrepresented. He also reflects on having his first alcoholic drink at 14, how his struggles wit...

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy is helping you beat those end-of-summer blues. As summer winds down and life begins to speed up again, it’s completely normal to feel nostalgic, emotional, or overwhelmed by the return of routines, early alarms, packed schedules, and endless responsibilities.Tommy opens up about why seasonal transitions can feel so difficult, the importance of easing back into your routine without expecting perfection, and how to carry the best parts of summer into every season. From chasing sunsets and making time for the people you love to slowing down and finding joy in ordina...

Chase Stokes (of Outer Banks) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to?

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Chase Stokes, who became a household name playing John B, the fearless leader of the Pogues in Netflix’s smash-hit series Outer Banks. With the fifth and final season now out, Chase is saying goodbye to an epic chapter of his life, and he’s opening up about what that goodbye has really meant to him. Chase shares how he’s grieved the end of John B’s story, the defining storyline that helped him better understand his character, and how he wanted John B to evolve over the course of five seasons...

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to simply keep going. On this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy shares a deeply personal reminder that no matter how difficult, disappointing, or uncertain life feels, your story is not over. From nearly quitting his podcast after its first year to navigating heartbreak, rejection, career pivots, and moments when the future felt unclear, Tommy opens up about the experiences that taught him to keep putting one foot in front of the other. He shares why you shouldn’t wait for the “perfect” moment, why you’re probably closer than you think, why your path...

Dating can feel like a full-time job full of stress, anxiety and so much spiraling. But it doesn’t have to! On this bonus episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy enlists the help of Hollywood matchmaker Jaydi Samuels Kuba to give you your crash course to dating, from making a great first impression and knowing what to look for in a potential partner to navigating red flags, communication, rejection, and everything in between. Whether you’re newly single, back in the dating world, or simply wondering why dating feels harder than it used to, this episode is packed with honest advi...

This week, we’re taking a summer rewind as Tommy revisits a fan-favorite episode with Malachi Barton of Camp Rock 3, Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, Stuck in the Middle, and more. This is a deep, introspective side of Malachi like you’ve never heard before. Today, he opens up about adjusting to living a very public life and the attention that comes along with that, what his relationship is like with social media, how Zombies 4 changed his life, how Zombies 4 made him realize how much he loves singing and dancing, if he ever wants to be on Dancing with the S...

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On this special bonus episode of “Tommy Talk," Tommy is diving into the world of online dating with Hollywood matchmaker Jaydi Samuels Kuba, author of Your Last First Date: Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker. After chatting with so many friends who are ready to give up trying to find love on dating apps, Tommy was inspired to find out the ways in which they can really have a shot at winning on these apps. From creating a dating profile that actually shows who you are, to choosing the right photos, spotting true incompatibilities, and avoiding the pressure to appeal to ever...

This week, we’re taking a summer rewind as Tommy revisits a fan-favorite episode with Noah LaLonde from My Life with the Walter Boys. This is a deep, introspective side of Noah like you’ve never heard before. Today, he opens up about why the show resonates with multiple generations, the personal ways in which he felt an immediate connection to Cole when he auditioned for the role, and the unforgettable way he found out he got the part.Noah also shares why the journey is just as important as the destination, why he put in his two weeks inste...

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses why finally saying the things we’ve never said before, to a friend, a loved one, or even to ourselves, can be one of the most freeing things we ever do. We all have things we bury deep. But why do we do it? Maybe something feels too painful to relive. Maybe we’re afraid people will look at us differently once we reveal the things we’ve kept tucked away. Will we feel embarrassed? Will we feel like we’re playing the victim when we know other people are going through thin...

Tracy Spiridakos (of Chicago P.D, Anna Pigeon) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Tracy that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)!

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress Tracy Spiridakos, who became a household name playing Detective Hailey Upton on Chicago P.D. Now, she’s trading the city for the wilderness, taking on the role of Anna Pigeon in USA Network’s Anna Pigeon, based on the bestselling novels. Anna is a law enforcement park ranger who solves dark mysteries and murders in the wilderness of Glacier National Park, all while trying to outrun her own past. Today, Tracy opens up about what she misses most about playing Hailey Upton, what she’s most proud of when it comes to the ch...

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy wants you to stop ripping yourself apart. Sometimes the biggest bully in our lives is ourselves. We beat ourselves up over the smallest things, or things we've convinced ourselves are huge when in the grand scheme of life, they really aren't. We criticize every decision, replay conversations, obsess over mistakes, tell ourselves we're not attractive enough, and convince ourselves that one setback somehow defines who we are. In this episode, Tommy shares the mindset shifts and "aha" moments that have completely changed the way he talks to himself and handles the moments that...

Stassi Schroeder (of Vanderpump Rules, Vanderpump Villa, House of Stassi) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this check out the full interview with Stassi that dropped earlier this week!

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This week, Tommy is joined by reality TV royalty, Stassi Schroeder, who rose to fame over eight seasons of Vanderpump Rules. She has three New York Times bestselling books, wildly successful podcasts, and a brand new show, House of Stassi, out now. Today, Stassi opens up about what its been like growing up in the intense public eye throughout her 20’s and beyond, why she tried to be more like Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl than herself during the early days of Vanderpump Rules, why she distanced herself from the show for years, what ultimately drew her back to reali...

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses why we have to stop letting other people’s timelines dictate our own. We look around and compare ourselves to where other people are in their lives. Maybe your friends are getting married, having huge business wins, buying their dream house, or having their second child, and you find yourself wondering, "Why am I not achieving any of that?” Maybe at 40 you’re starting over in your career, healing from a traumatic breakup, or finally chasing a dream you were told you should have pursued years ago. Just because things happen on a diffe...

Michael Mando (of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Better Call Saul, Batman: Knightfall, Far Cry 3) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to?

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This week, Tommy is joined by actor Michael Mando who is finally returning to the MCU as Scorpion in Spiderman: Brand New Day. You may know Michael from his unforgettable performances as Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul and Far Cry 3, but he is picking up the pieces from his cameo in Spiderman: Homecoming and returning to the role of Mac Gargan/Scorpion in what has been a highly anticipated return. Today, Michael opens up about if he knew he would be returning back to the MCU when he signed on to play Scorpion almost 10 years ago, that scene of his c...

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into the importance of truly living while we’re alive. After reading Matt Haig's powerful new book, The Midnight Train, I was reminded of something that can be so easy to forget:  life can quickly become a series of routines if we're not intentional about how we live it. The truth is, balancing everything on our plates isn't easy. But at what point do we set gentle boundaries and give ourselves permission to say no to the things that leave us simply going through the motions instead of actually living? We're all so bus...

Avantika Vandanapu (of Not Suitable for Work, Mean Girls, Spin) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? 

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Michael Johnston (of the movie Obsession) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to?

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