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Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Sony Music Entertainment

I’m breaking bread with big-name friends—old and new—for a delicious meal and candid convos that can only happen over a glass of wine. We're getting out of the studio and into my favorite restaurants across Los Angeles and New York City with people like Julie Bowen, Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, Jesse Williams, Niecy Nash-Betts, and so many more. I know, a celebrity-interview podcast, who’s doing that? No one. Which is why I needed to.

We’ll get vulnerable about everything from relationships and family history, to mental health and imposter syndrome. We’ll laugh about my attempted modeling career and being starstruck by Beyoncé. Look, am I saying a chocolate soufflé is going to get me to reveal all my secrets? Yeah. Yeah, I am. So, join me… dinner’s on me.

Dinner’s on Me is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and A Kid Named Beckett Productions.

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  • S4 · E194
    Thursday · 26 min

    Side Dish: More with Dane Cook

    More of my interview with Comedian Dane Cook. Dane tells me more about how he used humor as a coping mechanism as a kid, the confident stage persona he developed, and more details on rebuilding his life after the financial fallout of his brother’s betrayal. This episode was recorded at American Beauty in LA’s Fairfax District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E193
    Tuesday · 39 min

    Dane Cook's Brother Stole Millions From Him. He's Finally Telling the Story.

    Comedian Dane Cook joins the show. Over burgers, Dane reveals the shocking family betrayal at the center of his new documentary, ‘Funny Money’ – including how his own brother stole an estimated $15 million from him. He tells me what it was like to revisit one of the darkest chapters of his life, how the experience reshaped his relationship with fame and his career, and why he’s finally ready to share the story on his own terms. Plus, we look back on the time we worked together in The Producers at the Hollywood Bowl and hear the story of a particularly chaotic comedy gig involving 15 flying hot dogs. Ps. ‘Funny Money’ is on Netflix now! This episode was recorded at American Beauty in LA’s Fairfax District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E192
    November 5 · 33 min

    Side Dish: More with Rhea Seehorn

    More of my interview with 'Pluribus’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ star Rhea Seehorn. We dig into more of what it's like to carry a show like ‘Pluribus’ after being in a long running ensemble. Plus, we swap kid stories and I hear more about her special relationship to stepsons. This episode was recorded at Picala in West Adams, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E191
    November 3 · 43 min

    Rhea Seehorn – on the Long Game That Landed ‘Pluribus’ & Finding Love in a Very Chaotic Way

    'Pluribus' star Rhea Seehorn joins the show. Over Spanish tapas, Rhea tells me how failed pilots and unaired work ultimately helped land her role as Kim Wexler in ‘Better Call Saul,’ which led to her Emmy-winning performance in Vince Gilligan’s Apple TV+ series ‘Pluribus.’ Plus, we get into her foray back into comedy with her new role on ‘Stick’ alongside Owen Wilson and we hear her hilarious meet-cute with her longtime partner Graham – which involved a hair salon, a chaotic email thread and swinger suspicion. This episode was recorded at Picala in West Adams, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E190
    October 29 · 26 min

    Side Dish: More with Jane Leeves

    More of my interview with ‘Frasier’ and ‘Hot in Cleveland’ star Jane Leeves. Jane and I swap jury duty stories and we hear more about how Jane’s ballet injury changed the course of her career. Plus, how she met her husband at a work Christmas party, thanks to a run-in with an old blind date. This episode was recorded at Lucky's in Malibu, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E189
    October 27 · 42 min

    Jane Leeves – on What ‘Frasier’ Was Really Like and Finding Her Voice

    ‘Frasier’ and ‘Hot in Cleveland’ star Jane Leeves joins the show. Over nicoise salad and a chicken sandwich, Jane tells Jesse about her memoir Daphne and Me, which she co-wrote with her daughter. Jane reflects on the unusual casting process for ‘Frasier,’ intimidating early days with director James Burrows, and the special bond she shares with her castmates Peri Gilpin and David Hyde Pierce. This episode was recorded at Lucky's in Malibu, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E188
    October 22 · 24 min

    Side Dish: More with Justine Lupe

    More of my interview with ‘Nobody Wants This’ star Justine Lupe. Justine tells us about the ‘champagne vibe’ of season 3 of the Netflix series ‘Nobody Wants This’ and we get into her sibling chemistry with co-star Kristen Bell. Plus, we compare notes on living in Brooklyn and I try to convince her to do theater again. This episode was recorded at Bub & Grandma’s in Glassell Park, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E187
    October 20 · 46 min

    Justine Lupe – on Falling in Love Fast, Motherhood, and ‘Nobody Wants This’

    ‘Nobody Wants This’ star Justine Lupe joins the show. Over tuna and Italian sandwiches, Justine tells me her co-star Kristen Bell’s fave food spots to order to the set of ‘Nobody Wants This’ and we get into motherhood, an accidental pregnancy with an early love that blossomed into something really special, and how Willa on ‘Succession’ wasn’t supposed to be a series regular from the jump. This episode was recorded at Bub & Grandma’s in Glassell Park, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E186
    October 15 · 27 min

    Side Dish: More with Jay Duplass

    More of my interview with Other Mommy’ and ‘I Play Rocky’ star Jay Duplass. Jay dives deeper into the creative pivot he made after he and his brother Mark stopped directing together, why he’s compelled to produce and support other indie filmmakers, and we hear more about his breakout acting role in ‘Transparent’ and his recent role as Jeff Bezos inspired tech bro on ‘Industry.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E185
    October 13 · 43 min

    Jay Duplass – on Brother Mark, ‘Other Mommy,’ And Why He Fought to Star in ‘I Play Rocky’

    'Other Mommy’ and ‘I Play Rocky’ star Jay Duplass joins the show. Over a grilled artichoke and salmon, Jay tells me the physical and psychological toll of making the horror film ‘Other Mommy’ with Jessica Chastain and why it was so important for him to land his role in ‘I Play Rocky.’ We also get into his directorial ‘divorce’ from his brother Mark, how that relationship was foundational to him as a filmmaker, and what it was like to do his first film without him, ‘The Baltimorons’ -- which went on to win SXSW’s Audience Award. This episode was recorded at Little Beast in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E184
    October 8 · 23 min

    Side Dish: More with Chuck Lorre

    More of my interview with King of Sitcoms Chuck Lorre joins the show. Chuck Lorre opens up about the real-life experiences that shaped his sitcoms, what he learned from working with difficult stars and he takes us inside the evolution of ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ This episode was recorded at Du-Par's in LA’s Fairfax District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E183
    October 6 · 38 min

    Chuck Lorre – on the Making of ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Two and a Half Men’ & Second Chances

    King of Sitcoms Chuck Lorre joins the show. Over a stack of hot cakes, Chuck tells me about what it was really like working on some of the most iconic sitcoms of the last 50 years, from being a writer on ‘Roseanne’ to going on to create some of the most successful shows of all time, including ‘Two and a Half Men’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ He’ll talk about what he learned along the way, what it was like struggling with addiction during the height of his success, and how he came to work again with Charlie Sheen after ‘Two and a Half Men’ fallout. His book SITCOM is out October 13. This episode was recorded at Du-Par's in LA’s Fairfax District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E182
    October 1 · 26 min

    Side Dish: More with Arturo Castro

    More of my interview with ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ star Arturo Castro. Arturo Castro tells us about his first TV role on ‘The Good Wife’ as Dishwasher Juan and he credits ‘Broad City’ as a blueprint for writing his own pilot and recounts almost having to turn down a Disney movie to honor ‘Broad City’ commitment. Plus, we hear what it was like behind the scenes of ‘The Menu,’ including how Ralph Fiennes is IRL. This episode was recorded at Josephine in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E181
    September 29 · 41 min

    Arturo Castro – on His Big Break on ‘Broad City’ and Why ‘Matchbox’ Is His Best Film Yet

    ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ star Arturo Castro joins the show. Over beef tartare and roast chicken, Arturo tells me about moving from Guatemala to the states at age 19, performing in Times Square, and what he learned working with Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer on ‘Broad City.’ We also talk about working alongside Jessica Biel in ‘Matchbox’ and Daisy Edgar Jones, Michelle Williams and Andrew Scott in ‘A Place in Hell.’ This episode was recorded at Josephine in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E180
    September 24 · 26 min

    Side Dish: More with Steve Zahn

    More of my interview with ‘Chad Powers’ star Steve Zahn. We get into his iconic guest spots on ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Friends’ and why a Jennifer Aniston movie is one of his favorite projects. Plus, more on working on ‘Chad Powers’ with Glen Powell. This episode was recorded at First of All in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E179
    September 22 · 39 min

    Steve Zahn – on Finding the Right Roles, Slowing Down & the Career He Never Expected

    ‘Chad Powers’ star Steve Zahn joins the show. Over chilaquiles and a La Brea scramblette, Steve tells me about leaving the Hollywood bubble for rural Kentucky and playing alongside his daughter in the film ‘She Dances.’ Plus, we get into his longtime friendship with Ethan Hawke and what it was like getting to be in Ben Stiller’s cult classic ‘Reality Bites.’ We also get behind-the-scenes with Steve on Hulu’s ‘Chad Powers’ and HBO Max’s ‘White Lotus.’ This episode was recorded at First of All in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E178
    September 17 · 25 min

    Side Dish: More with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

    More of my interview with ‘Best of the Best’ star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. Maitreyi tells me about nailing an emotional moment in ‘Never Have I Ever,’ which ‘Turning Red’ costar she calls ‘Mother’ and why Universal Studios now holds a special place in her heart. This episode was recorded at Highly Likely in Studio City, Los Angeles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E177
    September 15 · 40 min

    Maitreyi Ramakrishnan – on Beating Out 15,000 For Role in ‘Never Have I Ever’ and Her Mentor Mindy Kaling

    ‘Best of the Best’ star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan joins the show. Over a Kyoto bowl and breakfast burrito, Maitreyi tells me about being cast at 17 in Mindy Kaling’s ‘Never Have I Ever,’ learning about the intense world of collegiate competitive Bollywood dance for Netflix’s ‘Best of the Best’, including brutal rehearsals that made her question her talent. This episode was recorded at Highly Likely in Studio City, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E176
    September 11 · 30 min

    Side Dish: More with Alex Edelman

    More of my interview with Comedian Alex Edelman. We dig into whether sitcoms and action movies are political, how Alex became buds with ‘Modern Family’ co-creator Steve Levitan, his early career working with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and how he’ll continue to cover “spicy” issues in his standup. This episode was recorded at Chifa in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S4 · E175
    September 8 · 43 min

    Alex Edelman – on Meeting Obama, Grieving his Best Friend & the Power of Comedy

    Comedian Alex Edelman joins the show. Over addicting chili noodles and lomo saltado, Alex tells what it’s like juggling acting and writing on the Peacock sitcom ‘The Paper,’ what it was like finding out former President Barack Obama watched his award-winning standup special ‘Just for Us,’ and how he handled a huge career moment while grieving the loss of his best friend and collaborator. This episode was recorded at Chifa in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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