Shut Up Evan

Evan Ross Katz chats with MYHA'LA on all things INDUSTRY and what's next for the actress.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth 

Show links: 

Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan 

CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro

(3:00) Life today, travel, marriage

(10:00) Musical theater, Broadway

(15:00) Landing the role of Harper in Industry

(24:07) Industry's evolution, Harper's evolution

(30:00) Working with Marisa Abela

(35:13) Fandom, community, crit...

Evan Ross Katz chats with FRANCOIS ARNAUD on all things HEATED RIVALRY and much more.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth 

Correction: Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 has been restored and is now available on Peacock.

Show links: 

Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan 

CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro

(00:40) Heated Rivalry press tour

(8:30) Childhood

(15:00) Working with Jacob Tierney

(24:20) Favorite movi...

Evan Ross Katz is back with HUDSON WILLIAMS for part two of his Shut Up Evan appearance. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth 

Show links: 

Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan 

CHAPTERS

(00:00) – Previously on Shut Up Evan

(1:52) – Intro

(3:14) – Fan call-in

(6:56) – Michelle Williams call-in

(15:44) – Gracie Abrams call-in

(18:10) – Gabby Windey call-in

(24:25) – Heated Rivalry highlights

(28:18) – Future of Heated Rivalry 

Evan Ross Katz chats with HUDSON WILLIAMS in his first podcast appearance. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth 

Show links: 

Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan 

CHAPTERS

00:37 – Intro

4:53 – Press tour

8:44 – New life in the public eye, privacy, paparazzi

21:17 – Hunter Schafer call-in

23:07 – Style icons

26:58 – Favorite fashion brands

29:58 – Donatella Versace watching Heated Rivalry

31:32 – Connor Storrie call-in

33:19 – Early ch...

Evan Ross Katz chats with actor and producer ZACHARY QUINTO (of BRILLIANT MINDS) as he contemplates existential threats to art, his relationship with criticism, and practicing non-attachment. No softball topics here! Lighter topics include Zachary’s new favorite music, theater productions, and love for Pittsburgh. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth 

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Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan 

CHAPTERS

(00:00) – Intro 

(3:00) – Favorite music

(6:30) – The state of art, t...

Evan Ross Katz (resident SMG historian) chats with the muse, the actress, and the icon SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR for our most requested Shut Up Evan appearance. ERK continues his quest for SMG knowledge as the pair discuss her career moments in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, SCOOBY-DOO, SEX AND THE CITY, and her return to the big screen in READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME. SMG opens up about her decision to take time off, the passing of beloved Robin Williams, and her journey with aging. Special guest appearances by SURVIVOR’s PARVATI SHALLOW and actress KATHRYN NEWTON. 

H...

Evan Ross Katz chats with actor CONNOR STORRIE on all things HEATED RIVALRY in his first ever podcast appearance. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

Show links: 

Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

4:40 Success of the show

9:00 Book vs. TV show fans

14:00 Ilya’s journey, learning Russian

23:00 Dealing with expectations

25:18 Hudson Williams call

30:00 Hannah Einbi...

ERK sits with actress AMANDA SEYFRIED. She shares details on her newest roles in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE and THE HOUSEMAID, her life upstate, learning to filter herself, the ugly side of fame, what she’s reading (shout out to JESSICA SIMPSON), and why she’s so fucking nice. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia

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CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro

(3:00) Pull quote culture

(8:00) The Housemaid, Testament of Ann Lee

(20:00) Living upstat...

Evan Ross Katz sits with actress and comedian MARY STEENBURGEN who shares fond memories with Hollywood’s favorites: DIANE KEATON, JANE FONDA, and JACK NICHOLSON, how empathy influences her acting, some thoughts on the success of her 30-year-marriage to TED DANSON, and much more. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth 

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CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro

(7:22) Moving out of LA

(12:13) Humanitarian work, empathy in acting, studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse with Sandy Meisner

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ERK sits with VIVIAN BOND, icon - performer, writer, artist, activist, musician, amidst her current run at JOE’S PUB. The pair discuss acting vs. creating music, early days of New York and STUDIO 54, stories meeting PATTI SMITH, MADONNA, EARTHA KITT, MICK JAGGER (to name a few), performing in JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL’s SHORTBUS, befriending her demons, what it would take to revive KIKI DUANE, the give and take of political progress particularly in the LGBTQ community, and much more. 

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ERK sits with PAUL MESCAL and JESSIE BUCKLEY amidst the premiere of their newest film, HAMNET. The pair discuss communal crying in theaters, working together, the evolving nature of their careers, deleting social media, the significance of getting older, and more. And Yes, Paul clears the record. He’s an Elphaba. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth 

Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

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CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro

(3:00) Communal theater exper...

ERK chats with BRITTANY SNOW and the pair waste no time at all bonding over their shared love of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, filming THE HUNTING WIVES S2, exploring Brittany’s evolution as a child actor on TV shows like AMERICAN DREAMS, directing PARACHUTE, comparing SEX AND THE CITY vs. THE HUNTNG WIVES protagonists, reviving JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE, and more. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro

(4:10) Buffy the Vampire Slayer, WB, early 2000s TV

(9:22) The Hunting Wives Season 2

(13:30) Career tra...

ERK chats with ARIANA GRANDE on all things WICKED: FOR GOOD!

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro 

(00:52) The final shot

(5:56) Inside the closet

(12:18) Glinda and Elphaba’s future

(13:24) Glinda’s journey

(18:37) Vocal choices and flourishes

(23:09) Ariana’s favorite scene

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ERK sits with actress LIZZY CAPLAN amidst the premiere of NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T. As a local Brooklynite Lizzy chats about favorite restaurants, thoughts on fame and careers she admires, the staying power of MEAN GIRLS, FREAKS AND GEEKS cult following, reuniting with ISLA FISHER post BACHELORETTE, what she’s watching today, and the shifting Hollywood landscape. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

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ERK sits with actor LEE PACE amidst his newest box office release THE RUNNING MAN. Despite his reservations for such a tall convo, Lee dives deep sharing his career journey from Texas to Juilliard to the stage to the big screen with his roles in THE NORMAL HEART, SOLDIER’S GIRL, THE FALL PUSHING DAISIES, TWILIGHT, THE HOBBIT, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, and more. He ponders his perspective shift as an actor, dishes some fun behind the scenes moments with SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR, and clears the record that he is indeed six-foot-five…on a good day. 

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ERK chats with actress, singer, dancer, broadway star, JANE KRAKOWSKI amidst her Broadway return in COLE ESCOLA’s OH, MARY! It’s good to be back. The two chat social media, Broadway (roles, revisions, and more), reality TV—is CELEBRITY TRAITORS in the cards? 30 ROCK and working with TINA FEY, deep cut reflections: FATAL ATTRACTION , MARCI X, and observing some of the greats on the job (LIZA MINNELLI, TINA TURNER, and ELTON JOHN to name a few). 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

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ERK sits with ARIANA GRANDE for her third Shut Up Evan appearance. So, the two waste no time with introductions. Ari dives into her journey with WICKED and Glinda—including thoughts on the press tour, her views on cringe culture and PTSD, her reconnection with music and upcoming ETERNAL SUNSHINE TOUR, her battle with monsters, her favorite DRAG RACE stars, and her role in THE FOCKERS-verse with “MR. DE NIRO!” It wouldn’t be a proper hang without friends of the pod, SARAH JESSICA PARKER, HAYLEY WILLIAMS, and JENNIFER COOLIDGE, taking over the mic for a few questions. But wait. Th...

ERK chats with actress and model, Jodie Turner Smith as she takes on her latest role as Athena in TRON: ARES. She shares her viral shower routine, newfound strength (physical and mental), Big Tit Energy, AI in Hollywood, her writer past and Tumblr girlie days, the role of fate, the FULL story behind her breakout KANYE music video appearance, and her true feelings on Pittsburgh (but it’s really not Pittsburgh’s fault).

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK chats with actor MILES HEIZER following the premiere of his starring role in BOOTS on Netflix. He shares his experiences from filming, reflects on his early acting career with roles like ER, PARENTHOOD, and LOVE, SIMON, and his transition to playing gay characters, his favorite brands right now, and how he fared guest judging on DRAG RACE. Quick poll, should he change his Instagram handle?

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ERK chats with Tony-winning JONATHAN GROFF amidst his leading role in Broadway’s JUST IN TIME. Similar to his performances, Groff has podcasting range: getting in shape for eight shows a week, LEA MICHELE pep talks, lessons from watching SURVIVOR’S PARVATI, working with SJP, DANIEL RADCLIFFE support, biking, harnesses and gay culture, WICKED, and more. Stay for a special guest question from Amy Katz (yes, ERK’s mom).

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK is joined in the studio by MALIN AKERMAN to unpack her latest TV series, THE HUNTING WIVES and much more: THE COMEBACK revival, learning from LISA KUDROW, being on set with ROBERT MICHAEL MORRIS, working with MICHAEL PATRICK KING, her iconic ALS Ice Bucket Challenge make out with CARLA GUGINO, aging in Hollywood, and what she’d be doing if she weren’t acting. And yes, the wigs are addressed.

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ERK chats with our first podcast power couple, ALISON BRIE AND DAVE FRANCO as leads and producers of their new horror film, TOGETHER. The two discuss nudity equity, the evolution of the press tour (yes, toenail clippings are addressed), classic horror flicks, comfort watches, GIRLS, SEX AND THE CITY, Alison in the SCREAM franchise, and more. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK is joined in the studio by LENA DUNHAM to unpack her latest TV series, TOO MUCH, and much much more: body image, SURVIVOR strategy, HOUSEWIVES love, making friends in adulthood, “Lena Dunham” in pop culture, SEX AND THE CITY, filming in New York, creative success, and of course, GIRLS.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK chats with director and writer CELINE SONG (PAST LIVES) in the midst of her latest movie premiere, MATERIALISTS, starring DAKOTA JOHNSON, PEDRO PASCAL, and CHRIS EVANS. The two dive deep into New York culture, love in a data world, SEX AND THE CITY, reality vs. cinema, and much more. As CHARLI XCX dubbed, it's "Celine Song Summer," and we concur. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK is back for a special chat with actor and singer, TOM FRANCIS. As Tom wraps production for his Tony nominated role in SUNSET BOULEVARD, the two chat about performing with NICOLE SCHERZINGER, a potential RENT revival, his first tv gig alongside PENN BADGLEY (YOU), his work in NOAH BAUMBACH's latest film (JAY KELLY), and more. 

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Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK chats with actress, writer and producer NATASHA ROTHWELL. The pair discuss creating and starring in her new series HOW NOT TO DIE ALONE, working with ISSA RAE (INSECURE) and MIKE WHITE (WHITE LOTUS), discovering and honing her comedy chops, musical theater, setting boundaries, and more. And yes, we couldn't resist a bit of White Lotus season 3 chatter.

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ERK Chats with Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress ARIANA GRANDE. The pair discuss her latest album, ETERNAL SUNSHINE (and share some exciting news relevant to that), her appearance in the upcoming film adaptation of WICKED, our shared love of musical theater (and whether we'll ever get Grande back on Broadway), social media, mental health, SEX AND THE CITY and much, much more. Plus, we're joined by our friends Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Coolidge.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK chats with legendary actress and producer NICOLE KIDMAN ahead of her latest project, A FAMILY AFFAIR. They discuss the future of rom coms, working with EXPATS director Lulu Wang, BIG LITTLE LIES, PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 (yes, confirmed), and what to expect in BABY GIRL with HARRIS DICKINSON. We also flirt with the idea of an AMC commercial sequel in which ERK just may test his producer chops. 

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They say a picture's worth a thousand words. Who needs pictures when you have the stars themselves? On an all-new SHUT UP EVAN, Evan travels to the Carlyle Hotel to chat with some of the VIPS attending the 2024 Met Gala in Loewe. They Include: Ariana Grande (00:00), Josh O'Connor (15:15), Greta Lee (20:55), Jonathan Bailey (28:08), Jamie Dornan (35:58), Ayo Edebiri (43:05), Dan Levy (47:54), Omar Apollo (56:28), and Alison Oliver (01:02:52).

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New episode alert! ERK is joined by actress and producer SYDNEY SWEENEY as she prepares for her latest feature film release, IMMACULATE. They chat all things fashion, business, and even some haunting that are very close to home. Special guests include EUPHORIA’s MAUDE APATOW, PROPERTY BROTHERS DREW and JONATHAN SCOTT, and WHITE LOTUS’ MOLLY SHANNON.

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Urgent episode drop! ERK chats with fashion designer and GAP’s newest creative director, ZAC POSEN as he reflects on his two-decades-long career. He shares how he trail-blazed celebrities and theatricalities into the flat fashion scene of the early 2000s, survived media pressure by the great CATHY HORYN, costume designed for RYAN MURPHY’s latest miniseries Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, found inspiration in his love of Broadway, and more. Listen now as Posen steals our hearts and the conversation (actually, though)—the only guest who can pull that off so charmingly. Enjoy!

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Special episode alert! ERK sits down with ANDREW SCOTT and PAUL MESCAL to debrief on their latest starring roles in ALL OF US STRANGERS. The two discuss the loss, lust, and longing they embodied on screen together. It’s a snack of an episode that will leave you hungry for the full feature film.

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ERK chats with fashion designer and business entrepreneur JENNA LYONS (36:10). Oh and Yes, she’s also the breakout star on REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK (but don’t put her in a box!). LYONS dishes about her place in the RHONY cast of characters, why she went on the show, and how she survived the filming.  She ponders on her past as J.CREW’s creative director, her GIRLS acting gig, and her future with LOVESEEN eyelash extensions. Before the interview listen as Sean and ERK finally dish on the red hot romcom of the summer RED, WHITE AND ROYAL BL...

ERK chats with Emmy Award-winning drag queen DELTA WORK (46:00) about her fabulously opinionated talk show VERY DELTA, her time on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE as well as her falling out with RU and RAVEN, ONLYFANS (and the untapped potential of creating her own foot account), BARBIE theories, and more. Special guest CHEYENNE JACKSON calls in with his own question. Ahead of the interview, listen as ERK and Sean remember SINEAD O’CONNOR and bring back AND JUST LIKE THAT… for a mid-season assessment.

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ERK chats with SLIP writer, director, and star ZOE LISTER-JONES (47:06) about working with DAKOTA JOHNSON, her own sexual awakening, her strategy for winning SURVIVOR, destigmatizing Hollywood sex scenes, acting in BEAU IS AFRAID, her brunch with BARBRA STREISAND, and her directorial debut with the film BAND AID. Before the interview, listen as ERK and Sean discuss both the film and cultural moment that is BARBIE. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Co-host: Sean Ross

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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ERK chats with YELLOWJACKETS and THE LAST OF US actress MELANIE LYNSKEY (31:57). She shares her thoughts on pull quote culture, her friendship with DREW BARRYMORE, the rewarding relationship with her partner JASON RITTER, the humanity of reality TV like REAL HOUSEWIVES, and answers questions from our special guest calls: JASON RITTER, LILY RABE, and KRISTIN CHENOWETH. Before the interview, ERK and Sean catch up amidst their crazy travels that included mingling with KIRSTEN DUNST and our lovely guest, Melanie Lynskey. The two deep dive on KIM CATTRALL’s new series, GLAMOROUS. **Please note: this interview was recorded in June 2023, pr...

ERK chats with RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE reigning queen, SASHA COLBY (43:05), on her life before, during, and after her crowning on RPDR. Sasha shares her history as a previous pageant winner on MISS CONTINENTAL, growing up in Hawaii, discovering MONICA MUNRO, and navigating forgiveness and loss. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll love Sasha even more. Before the interview, ERK and Sean (00:00) breakdown the infamous RHOBH “Dinner Party From Hell” episode amidst Kyle Richards’ alleged separation from Mauricio Umansky.

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ERK chats with actor, writer, and director WILL SHARPE (38:50) about the myriad of television, stage, and film projects both in front of and behind the camera that Sharpe brings to life. These include creating his own television series FLOWERS by acting alongside OLIVIA COLMAN, winning a BAFTA for his role as the funny self effacing Rodney in GIRI/HAJI, and portraying the new age tech bro, Ethan, in MIKE WHITE’s beloved WHITE LOTUS. Before the interview, listen as ERK and Sean (00:00) catch up on all the pop culture drama that ensued this past week as well as deep di...

ERK deep dives with actress GRETA LEE (46:10) on her latest movie role starring in PAST LIVES. They chat about the iconic NYC scenes, what it was like to be directed in Korean by Celine Song, their shared love of Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson, and more. And yes! Lee does speculate on where her beloved GIRLS character, Soojin, is now. Before the conversation, listen as ERK and Sean discuss BLACK MIRROR’s premiere episode, “Joan Is Awful,” (00:00) for which they did renew their Netflix subscriptions.

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ERK is joined by the great MPK (38:33) (MICHAEL PATRICK KING) in anticipation of the AND JUST LIKE THAT S2 premiere. MPK dishes on who he’s killing off this season (kidding!), his favorite SEX AND THE CITY scenes, iconic guest stars he’s worked with like SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR and MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, and his other masterpiece THE COMEBACK with the hilarious LISA KUDROW. Before the interview, listen as ERK and Sean breakdown another widely discussed Max series, THE IDOL (00:00).

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