This week, actor Justice Smith and Kyle delve into their love for Shakespeare & Pokémon, what it was like going to magic school for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, their philosophy on acting & play, Justice’s superpower & why he prioritizes authenticity, what he learned from starring in I Saw the TV Glow & how the movie references David Lynch, the impact of social media on celebrity culture, why Kyle & Justice love being weird on TikTok, and a spellbinding game of “It’s Giving Magic”. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What is Julian Shapiro-Barnum Even Doing?
Enlivening the pod stu today is Recess Therapy and Celebrity Substitute creator, writer, comedian, actor and podcaster Julian Shapiro-Barnum, who takes Kyle on his creative journey from theater student to viral sensation for his playground interviews with kids during the pandemic and a hit second show plus podcast. The guys discuss why children are such refreshing interview subjects, what Julian has learned so far from his award-winning career, Kyle’s sage parenting advice, Julian’s comedy improv troupe, playground slang, Pokémon and wallets, before channeling their inner Jim Henson for Finger Puppet Friend Time. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network, and Full Picture Productions Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber + Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber, and Maia MizrahiEditing by Mikey Harmon and Nicholas Giuricich Research by Kimberly Walls Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials! Instagram: @wawedwithkyleTikTok: @wawedwithkyleYouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What is Willa Bennett Even Doing?
Kyle suits up for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Editor-in-Chief Willa Bennett to discuss their ties du jour & love for Demna, the impact high school English teachers had on their careers, how Willa honors & evolves the magazines she loved growing up with, their Highsnobiety photoshoot that minted Kyle’s babygirl status, Willa’s inspiration for Cosmopolitan’s 60th anniversary edition & what makes magazines (and Macaulay Culkin) so special. Willa and Kyle wax about their shared passion for ballet & Blind Date, and Kyle gauges Willa’s journalism prowess in a friendly game of “News or Not” while sporting chic headwear. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network, and Full Picture Productions Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber + Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber, and Maia MizrahiEditing by Mikey Harmon and Nicholas Giuricich Research by Kimberly Walls Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials! Instagram: @wawedwithkyleTikTok: @wawedwithkyleYouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What is Rachel Sennott Even Doing?
Actress, writer, and producer Rachel Sennott joins Kyle for a royally chaotic Halloween episode recorded entirely in Princess Diaries cosplay (yes, Mia Thermopolis and Queen Clarisse have entered the pod stu). Between tales of Hollywood hauntings and creative chaos, they talk Bottoms, Shiva Baby, I Love LA, and how Rachel’s Treacly Productions is conjuring its next big thing. There’s matcha spilled, crowns dropped, and one very cursed round of Spooky Season Showdown that proves even royalty can’t escape the jump scares. It’s ghoulishly glamorous, slightly unhinged, and perfectly treacly. In other words, it’s the Halloween special you didn’t know you needed. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network, and Full Picture Productions Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber + Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber, and Maia MizrahiEditing by Mikey Harmon and Nicholas Giuricich Research by Kimberly Walls Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials! Instagram: @wawedwithkyleTikTok: @wawedwithkyleYouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What is Caleb Hearon Even Doing?
Comedian, writer, actor, podcaster, and fellow Overcompensating cast member Caleb Hearon joins Kyle in the studio to discuss how the women in Caleb’s family inspired his comedy, which life experiences inform his politics and activism, Caleb’s razor-sharp observation skills, and how he really feels about lists and Mr. Beast. The guys share their mutual gratitude and joy for getting to be entertainers, their approaches to social media, why learning to perform and seeing live entertainment is so important, Caleb’s HBO comedy special and upcoming projects, and play a riveting round of “Truth or Elaborate” that puts Kyle and Caleb’s acting chops to the test. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing? Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network, and Full Picture Productions Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber + Anne Walls Gordon Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber, and Maia MizrahiEditing by Mikey Harmon and Nicholas Giuricich Research by Kimberly Walls Music by Yatta Art by Danica Robinson Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern InfluenceStyling by Dot Bass Follow us on socials! Instagram: @wawedwithkyleTikTok: @wawedwithkyleYouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About What Are We Even Doing? with Kyle MacLachlan
Join award-winning actor and social media madman Kyle MacLachlan on “What Are We Even Doing,” where he sits down with Millennial and Gen Z actors, musicians, artists, and content creators to share stories about the entertainment industry past, present, and future. Kyle and his guests will talk shop, compare notes on life, and generally be weird together. In a good way. Their conversations will resonate with listeners of any age whose interests lie in television & film, music, art, or pop culture.
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