I've Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario

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I've Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario goes to places that will surprise and delight you. Seasoned entertainment and lifestyle reporter Tommy DiDario speaks with our favorite actors and artists about their journey to success and what they learned along the way. This is a space for guests to reveal who they truly are - and in each interview they’ll tell us at least one thing they’ve never said before.

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Friday · 13 min
Tommy Talk: STOP LIVING ON SOMEONE ELSE’S TIMELINE
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 different timeline doesn’t mean you don’t have it "figured out." Somewhere along the way, we convince ourselves that we are falling behind in life.This episode challenges that and reminds you that you are not behind. You are on the timeline and path you are meant to be on. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday · 9 min
Hot Takes and Hangouts with MICHAEL MANDO of Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 28 · 42 min
Michael Mando on Returning to the MCU as Scorpion, his DC Debut & The Power of Perseverance
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 cut from Spiderman: Homecoming, the moment that Scorpion made him feel petrified, what playing a villain in the MCU means to him, why he loved working with Tom Holland, what it was like watching him transform into Spiderman up close, the training involved in playing Scorpion, why community is so important when filming a movie like this, if he’s heard anything about Scorpion eventually turning into Venom, his personal connection to Venom as both a kid and adult, voicing Bane in Batman: Knightfall - Part 1, how he helped shape the actual animation of this character, joining Kevin Hart in 72 Hours on Netflix, his unconventional journey towards becoming an actor, if he would reprise his role in a Better Call Saul reboot, why rejection has fueled him even harder over the years, what he will never say to you and so much more. And catch the mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes and Hangouts” interview with Michael out on Thursday, July 30th! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24 · 13 min
Tommy Talk: LET’S LIVE WHILE WE’RE ALIVE
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 busy planning for the future, chasing the next big milestone, and waiting for the "right time" that we often forget to fully experience the life happening right now. From breaking free of autopilot and letting go of perfectionism to saying yes to the moments that make us feel most alive, this episode is a reminder that life isn't meant to be postponed or lived on other people’s terms. Because one day all we'll have are the memories we created...or the ones we WISH we had.I hope this conversation inspires you to slow down, be present, and reclaim the life you may feel is passing you by. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 23 · 11 min
Hot Takes and Hangouts with AVANTIKA of Not Suitable for Work
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? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 21 · 8 min
Hot Takes and Hangouts with MICHAEL JOHNSTON of Obsession
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? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 17 · 14 min
Tommy Talk: THE RED FLAGS OF ONE-SIDED FRIENDSHIPS
On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into the red flags of one-sided friendships, drawing from his own personal experiences. Healthy friendships should feel mutual and energizing while one-sided friendships often feel emotionally exhausting and uncertain. One question I have come back to time and time again is: “Am I holding onto who someone is or who they once were?” It’s a question that has been incredibly eye-opening in helping me evaluate who my true friends really are. Wanting a friendship built on mutual care, respect, and effort isn’t asking for too much, it’s a healthy and reasonable expectation. So let’s dive into exploring the signs of one-sided friendships to help you recognize what you truly deserve in the relationships you choose to keep. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 16 · 38 min
Avantika Vandanapu on Mean Girls, Mindy Kaling & Taking Up Space
This week, Tommy is joined by actress Avantika Vandanapu, who is currently starring in Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable for Work, a series about five work-obsessed twenty-something professionals living in New York City as they balance the chaos of their professional and personal lives. Today, Avantika opens up about how her life changed after the 2024 Mean Girls musical adaptation of the beloved classic, how Reneé Rapp helped her navigate the musical numbers, why leading Disney’s Spin will forever be meaningful to her, what she’s loved about being part of Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work, how she landed a role that wasn’t originally written for her, whether she wants her character to end up with Kel, why it’s important to take up space even when you feel like you might not belong, how she’s handled heartbreak in her career, the type of film she dreams of starring in, the advice she wants to ask Mindy Kaling, why Off Campus got its casting right, why she sometimes worries about sharing too much, and so much more. And be sure to catch the mini rapid-fire "Hot Takes and Hangouts" interview with Avantika out next Thursday, July 23! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 14 · 37 min
Michael Johnston on Obsession, Bear's Dark Descent & that Alternate Ending
This week, Tommy is joined by actor Michael Johnston who plays Bear in Obsession, one of the biggest break-out movie of the year. Directed by Curry Barker, the film centers on Bear who uses a supernatural "One Wish Willow" to make his crush (played by Inde Navarrette) fall in love with him, only to trigger a deadly, twisted obsession. Today, Michael opens up about the moment his heartbeat was heard pounding on the mic during a particular scene, how he practiced self-care during such an intense shoot, the moment he thinks Bear realized something was wrong after he broke the One Wish Willow, the moments Inde’s performance genuinely scared him, why he can’t judge Bear as an actor even though he knows he’s a villain, whether Nikki ever truly loved Bear, the scene(s) he and Inde kept breaking in (due to lots of laughter), the alternate ending that was filmed, his pitch for the sequel and whether he wants to be in it, what acting has taught him about himself, why he wants to play a powerful gay character in an upcoming project, whether we can expect new music, why Teen Wolf will forever be meaningful to him, and so much more. And catch the mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes and Hangouts” interview with Michael out next Tuesday, July 21! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. This episode is brought to you by Travel Guard. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 10 · 11 min
Tommy Talk: MAKE TIME FOR YOUR BEST FRIENDS
On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into the importance of making time for your best friends. It's easy to let busy schedules, endless obligations, and the demands of everyday life take over, leaving little time for the people who matter most. Sometimes life starts controlling us instead of the other way around. After spending a weekend with my best friend, I was reminded just how important it is to make time for the people who fill our cups. Our best friends celebrate our wins, support us through life's toughest moments, and remind us that we're never alone. This episode is a love letter to our best friends, and a reminder that life is richer when it’s shared with people who genuinely care about us. Take a moment today to let your best friend know how much they mean to you. Share this episode with them and enjoy! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 9 · 11 min
Hot Takes and Hangouts with TJ PALMA
TJ Palma (of Love Island USA and Love Island Beyond the Villa) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 7 · 38 min
TJ PALMA: Love Island USA, Building a Brand, Love Island Season 8 Predictions
TJ Palma is here to spill all the behind-the-scenes tea from Love Island USA and Beyond the Villa! He opens up about the moment he really fell for Iris, clears up the biggest misconceptions about their relationship, shares what it felt like leaving the Love Island villa, addresses the TMZ controversy, and shares why he never felt manipulated by producers. Plus, TJ talks about living with anxiety, how therapy in the Love Island villa changed his life, and why The Traitors is his dream reality show. He ends the interview with an inspirational never said this before moment. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 3 · 13 min
Tommy Talk: I FINALLY WATCHED OFF CAMPUS
On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” I'm discussing how I finally binged the entire Off Campus series. I know, I know. I am WAY LATE to the party. But to be fair, I have to watch so many things for work to prepare for multiple interviews every week that sometimes I get delayed in watching the things I’m most excited about. But I finally did it, and you guys, I couldn’t love Off Campus more! So today I'm celebrating everything I love about Off Campus: the moments that have stayed with me after watching, why the phenomenal cast (Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn, and more) delivered such incredible performances, and so much more. For anyone looking to celebrate the Off Campus series and keep the good vibes going, this episode is for you. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese & Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 2 · 11 min
Hot Takes and Hangouts with CHANDLER KINNEY
Chandler Kinney (of Elle, Disney's Zombies franchise, Pretty Little Liars, etc) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30 · 35 min
CHANDLER KINNEY: Joining the Legally Blonde World, Reflecting on Zombies & Lessons Learned from Dancing with the Stars
This week, Tommy is joined by actress Chandler Kinney to talk about stepping into the iconic world of Legally Blonde on the new show Elle, what it meant to be personally chosen by Reese Witherspoon, and how she approached forming her character, Kimberly while honoring such a beloved franchise. She also reflects on growing up as a Disney star with Zombies, why she's learned to embrace every chapter of her career, paying it forward to the next generation of the franchise, what Dancing with the Stars taught her about herself, and opens up with a heartfelt personal reflection you won't want to miss. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 26 · 12 min
Tommy Talk: NOSTALGIA REWIND: IT’S A 90’s KIND OF SUMMER
On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses why we all need a '90s kind of summer. Nostalgia is having a major moment, and fascination with the '90s has only grown over the past year. Maybe it’s because we crave simpler times. Maybe it’s because we want to reconnect with some of our favorite memories. Tommy reflects on what made summers in the ’90s so special, from carefree days and unplugged adventures to the sense of being wild and free. He also shares ways we can recapture that magic today and bring a little more of that nostalgic '90s summer spirit into our lives. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese & Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 23 · 19 min
Alexandra Kay: Sophomore Album ‘Second Wind,’ Meeting Jelly Roll, and Dream Collab
This week, Tommy is joined by country music artist Alexandra Kay to discuss her sophomore album, Second Wind, and the journey that brought her to this exciting chapter of her career. Alexandra reflects on growing within the country music scene, staying true to herself in a competitive industry, and the resilience it took to keep chasing her dreams. She also shares a memorable moment with Jelly Roll, who recognized her as “the coffee girl,” and opens up about the support, challenges, and milestones that have shaped her rise. Plus, Alexandra discusses the inspiration behind Second Wind and why this album feels like a true reflection of the state she is in. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 19 · 11 min
Tommy Talk: LET’S HAVE A HOT GIRL/HOT BOY SUMMER
On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into how we can all have a hot girl and hot boy summer. This episode is a total celebration of SUMMER (which hits this weekend). The summer goes so fast, so we need to really enjoy the season, feeling our absolute best. A hot girl and hot boy summer is a mindset, and here is how we can achieve the summer of our dreams. HAPPY SUMMER! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 18 · 13 min
Hot Takes and Hangouts (with ABIGAIL COWEN)
Tommy asks Abbey some hot rapid fire questions, and the conversations goes in all sorts of fun directions! Enjoy this mini episode, and listen to the full interview with Abbey on the episode before this. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese & Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16 · 36 min
Abigail Cowen: Every Year After, Joining the YA World & Secrets Behind Her Fan-Favorite Roles
This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant Abigail Cowen for her first-ever in-person podcast interview, where she reflects on the roles that have defined her career and the personal growth that has come with them. Abigail opens up about memorable projects like Redeeming Love, Fate: The Winx Saga, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and her early appearance on Stranger Thing. She also reveals a surprising secret about her time on Sabrina, reflects on booking Stranger Things, and discusses the responsibility that comes with leading beloved young adult stories and honoring passionate fanbases. The conversation also dives into Abigail’s latest project, Every Year After, where she explores the complexities of playing Delilah and the emotional journey of portraying a character searching for redemption and self-acceptance. She shares her favorite scenes from the series, the challenges of filming some of its most emotional moments, and how music helped shape the story’s nostalgic atmosphere. Plus, Abigail discusses working with a cast of peers, the growing popularity of the YA genre, joining the YA world among shows like Heated Rivalry and Off Campus, and what she hopes to explore if the story continues. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny, Celia Romano Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.