Nov 17, 2025 · 41 min
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Health & Fitness
Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp
iHeartPodcasts and Reasoned Choice
S.E. Cupp needs a break -- from the news, from politics, from the triggering headlines and heated discussions … from the mental load of it all. Off the Cupp is just that. It’s a place to get loose and personal, to talk about what’s going on in our lives - beyond (and, yes, maybe because of) the news. Through a lens of mental health, S.E. invites her famous guests — celebrities, athletes, authors, journalists, politicians, reality stars — to share their life stories, their trials and tribulations and to talk about what it’s like living in this world, even when this world can feel like a lot.
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Nov 13, 2025 · 39 minWho won the shutdown, with Andrew Gillum
If last election week ended with a bang for Democrats, this week ended in a whimper with eight Senate Democrats breaking from their party and signing a deal to end the historic government shutdown. And voters are not happy about it. Our Talkin' Politics guest today, Andrew Gillum [former Mayor of Tallahassee and co-host of Native Land Pod], helps S.E. dissect this game of chicken — who won, who lost, and what lessons can Democrats take from these past two weeks as the 2026 elections loom over the broken party. Stay tuned for S.E.'s own hot take — did Democrats even have a shot at winning this fight? And is there potential for any long-term rewards despite blowing their momentum? Make sure to check out what Andrew Gillum and his co-hosts, Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross and Bakari Sellers, have to say about all week's biggest news stories at Native Land Pod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minMika Brzezinski knows her value
This week, S.E. goes behind the headlines, the camera, and the 5am call time with Mika Brzezinski. The co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe and founder of the Know Your Value Initiative, Mika talks about her 'rough around the edges' upbringing with her artist mom and DC-insider dad where evenings might have mixed foreign dignitaries and the Pope with sawdust and chainsaws. She also shares her career journey, including the challenges women face in media, the importance of bringing others up, and the mental health challenges of covering the relentless trauma of the news cycle. Also stay tuned for a fun lightning round where a surprise guest shows up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 6, 2025 · 23 minSen. Elissa Slotkin: Democrats need to ‘start by shutting up and listening’
This week was a big one for Democrats so S.E. sits down with Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin to get her takeaways from Tuesday’s elections, why Democrats need their midwestern cohort now more than ever, and what she’s really thinking about the 2028 race. Then, S.E. weighs in on this question, were these big Democratic wins actually a referendum on Trump? Well, it's complicated. Plus, listener mail! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTNov 5, 2025 · 58 min
Janel Moloney is still living in West Wing's world
This week, S.E. gets to indulge in one of her favorite shows, The West Wing, with Janel Moloney, who played Donna Moss across the series' 7 seasons. In this strange new streaming era where the past is present, Janel explains what it's like be on a 25-year-old hit show. Janel brings us back to her early audition days, getting — and not getting — the big breaks, and how she's evolved as a writer and actor since. For more Janel, check out her Substack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 31, 2025 · 22 minIs Trump planning on a third term?
This week on Talkin’ Politics, S.E. chats with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) about his take on a new generation of leaders (and issues) to carry the Democratic Party into the future. Then, S.E. weighs in on some recent chatter about whether Trump will actually try to break American democracy in order to allow himself to serve a third term in office. (Believe him!) Plus, listener mail! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTOct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Chely Wright, Country's Queer Icon
This week, S.E. sits down with Chely Wright, an award-winning country music artist, activist, and author to discuss her multifaceted career and personal journey. Before they get into the emotional and professional challenges Wright faced as a closeted gay woman in the country music industry, S.E. asks Chely her thoughts on some big news (from Beyonce to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban) that has come out of the country music industry of late. They also talk about Chely’s trailblazing reputation, what happens behind the scenes when you take risks, and whether the industry is evolving. And stay for a very country lighting round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 25, 2025 · 30 minKarine Jean-Pierre & S.E.’s take on Trump’s White House makeover
This week on Talkin’ Politics, S.E. chats with former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about why she left the Democratic Party, the rise of independent voters, her message to Dems, and her new book, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.” And later, do you hear that noise? If you’re in Washington, D.C., it’s probably the clang of construction and the end of an historic era as President Trump tears down the East Wing to make way for a 90,000 square foot ballroom. And S.E. has some thoughts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTOct 22, 2025 · 44 min
Mindy Cohn is kindness and joy
Nostalgia alert! This week, S.E. gets to tap into her inner 8-year-old in an interview with Mindy Cohn. So many 80s audiences grew up with Mindy, who played Natalie on the Facts of Life, a sitcom focused on the lives of four girls — and their caretaker — at a prestigious all girls boarding school. S.E. gets to find out what the dynamic was like behind and on the set, how that early celebrity affected Mindy, and how she said goodbye to the show after a decade of work. But Mindy has thrived in a tumultuous industry since. Mindy talks about the role that really changed her life, the friendships that continue to shape her, and how she stays balanced in Hollywood. She also gives us a peek into the next season of Palm Royale, which returns January 2026, and — as two Bravo fanatics will do — dive into the Bravoverse. And stay tuned for a very 80s lightning round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 20, 2025 · 51 minS.E.’s Talkin’ Coffee … and askin’ questions
It’s the season two return of Talkin’ Coffee! S.E. is joined by her producers Lauren and Derrick to discuss what TV shows are most identifiable with coffee and consider whether there is any place coffee does not belong. Plus, a personal coffee-meets-technology tragedy, and all the news that’s fit to sip! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 18, 2025 · 38 minTalkin' Politics: Rahm Emanuel & S.E.'s take on those leaked texts
Welcome to Talkin' Politics, the podcast within a podcast that gives you a weekly dose of S.E.'s piping' hot takes on the news of the week as well as interviews with political heavyweights. And this week, S.E. talks with Rahm Emanuel. Most recently, Rahm was the U.S. ambassador to Japan, but he has also served in Congress, as mayor (of Chicago), and, once upon a time, Chief of Staff for President Obama. And rumors are swirling he's eyeing the presidency. And you know S.E. likes to have some fun, so each political interview will wrap with the Talkin' Politics version of a lightning round that we're calling, the Exit Poll. And stay tuned for S.E.'s take those leaked texts from a young Republican group chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTOct 15, 2025 · 57 min
Charlamagne Tha God on Therapy, Preparation, and the GOAT of broadcasting
Welcome to Season 2! What a way to start! S.E. sits down with Charlamagne tha God for a conversation about media today, his early radio days, mental health, and so much more. Charlamagne is a media mogul to the nth degree. He is making an impact and elevating Black voices in broadcast, podcasting, and publishing. He's also the reason S.E. has this podcast. S.E. and Charlamagne talk about their alter-egos, finding their way through the broadcast gauntlet and the good — and troubling — ways their industries are evolving. Charlamagne talks about how his own cry for help ended up being a barrier-breaking mental health revelation for so many of his fans. And stay tuned for a very media-savvy lightning round! Charlamagne tha God is the co-founder of the Black Effect Podcast Network, now celebrating its fifth year. He is the cohost of the nationally syndicated morning radio show, The Breakfast Club. He's the founder of Black Privilege Publishing and the co-founder of Southland Stories. https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/blackprivilegepublishing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTOct 8, 2025 · 1 min
Off the Cupp is back with season 2!
S.E. Cupp is back with her thoughtful deep-dive convos about life, careers, pivots, parenting, and mental health with her famous friends and people she admires. But there's more! S.E. is also bringing back 'Talkin' Coffee' — a fun and frothy roundtable chat with her producers, Lauren and Derrick, about all things coffee. And if THAT's not enough, S.E. is adding another episode to the roster ... 'Talkin' Politics.' She's still reserving the weekly Off the Cupp episode as her break from the news — because we all need it. But if you're jonesing for her weekly hot take on the political moment, this is the place for you. You can find all of these episodes — deep dive conversations, 'Talkin' Coffee,' and 'Talkin' Politics' — right here in the Off the Cupp feed. Subscribe to get the latest delivered directly to you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTSep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Love & Marriage: S.E. and her husband talk mental health
It's the final episode of season 1! And S.E. has some NEWS (you'll have to listen to find out!). To cap off a year of 49 fun, insightful, and revealing conversations about the intersection of life, careers, and mental health, S.E. brings on a very special guest for episode 50 — her husband, John Goodwin. This episode is more personal than ever before, not only because they are talking about their relationship, but also because you'll hear about S.E.'s mental health breakdown from John's perspective. And stay tuned for the origin story of the most important question S.E. asks on each show (IYKYK). Listeners, as we wrap up the year, let us know your thoughts on the podcast, the guests, and who else you'd like to have S.E. sit down with. Email us at offthecupp@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTSep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
The magic of Hamilton's Christopher Jackson
It's a thrilling penultimate episode of Off the Cupp Season 1 with one of the coolest guests ... Broadway (and TV and movie) star, Christopher Jackson! S.E. indulges in ALL the musical theater, behind-the-scenes action Christopher can offer from The Lion King to In the Heights to Hamilton. Christopher shares his journey from small-town life in Cairo, Illinois, to the grand stages of Broadway and television. He talks about his deep relationships with creative giants like Lin-Manuel Miranda and the impact of the entertainment of his youth, from MTV to Will Smith and the Fresh Prince of Bel Air . The conversation also takes a poignant turn as Christopher delves into his family's personal experiences with his son's autism diagnosis and his own advocacy. This episode has got a little something for everyone — heartfelt stories, humor, maybe a few tears, and a very Broadway themed lightning round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTAug 27, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Michael Kelly isn't working
This week S.E. chats with Michael Kelly, star of House of Cards and Jack Ryan, among so many more. They talk about Michael's serendipitous start in acting, his deep love of baseball, and when he almost quit acting (and what gave him the courage to continue). S.E. and Michael get honest about managing demanding careers and parenting, the pain of missing milestones and also the need to pursue one's passion. Stay tuned for a very special lightning round spanning facial hair, politics and sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTAug 20, 2025 · 28 min
James Van Der Beek's New Role: Survivor
This week, S.E. sits down with James Van Der Beek, an actor known for so many iconic roles from Dawson's Creek to Varsity Blues to The Rules of Attraction. Now James is using his platform to share his life-changing cancer diagnosis and amplify the life-saving need for early detection. S.E. and James delve into his emotional journey from diagnosis, to treatment to the profound realizations about identity and resilience. Stay tuned for a delightful and surprising lightning round tailor made for James. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTAug 13, 2025 · 52 min
Scheana Shay on anxiety and infidelity and reality TV, oh my!
This week, S.E. enters the Bravoverse with Scheana Shay! The Vanderpump Rules reality star opens up (even more) in her new memoir, My Good Side. S.E. and Scheana get into all the drama from the set to the page, but they also get personal about the darkest parts Scheana revealed in her book, her struggle with anxiety around her kid and parenting, and how she is finding ways to be in the moment rather than her head. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 11, 2025 · 38 minS.E.’s Talkin’ Coffee, drones and snakes??
On this edition of Talkin’ Coffee, S.E. shares a story about the predator in her backyard, a banger of a coffee-inspired idea, and gets into another Gen Z coffee trend — is it suss? You decide! S.E.’s joined, as always, by her producers Lauren and Derrick and the trio dive into into all the news that’s fit to sip! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OTAug 6, 2025 · 50 min
Rocco DiSpirito will cook until he dies
This week it's chef and restauranteur Rocco DiSpirito! You know two of S.E.'s favorite things are reality TV and restaurants, so it's a real treat that S.E. gets to talk to probably THE person who reality food TV on the map. They talk about why he doesn't have boundaries in his work and life, what stage of his career he's in, what those early reality days were like (and an industry secret not even S.E. knew about) and why he loves therapy. And stay tuned for a VERY satiating lightning round and find out THE food you should be eating right now and some controversial opinions about shellfish and cheese. If you're heading to the Hamptons, check out Rocco's pop-up in South Hampton through Labor Day 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.