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. 

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

(6:50) Lee’s start in acting, Juilliard, moving to New York

(10:30) Broadway debut, The Normal Heart, the art of theater

(17:00) First film roles, Soldier’s Girl, Lee’s perspective shift with acting

(25:20) Role of the actor vs. director, The Fall, Pushing Daisies, Halt and Catch Fire

(32:13) Box office hits, The Twilight Saga, The Hobbit, Guardians of the Galaxy

(34:30) The Running Man, Stephen King, Glenn Powell

(37:40) Practical Magic 2, Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock

(40:45) 6-foot-5, 

(42:24) Sarah Michelle Gellar 

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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

Producer: Sophia Asmuth 

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

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CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro

(7:06) Reality TV, The Traitors, Survivor

(13:51) Oh, Mary!, Broadway return, Cabaret, 

(23:17) 30 Rock, favorite moments, playing Jenna, working with Tina Fey

(27:41) Soap opera acting, 

(30:34) Starlight Express, Broadway revivals, 

(35:47) Fatal Attraction, deleted scenes

(38:15) Stepping Out, Lizza Minnelli friendship, Marci X with Lisa Kudrow, Flintstones

(45:14) TV acting, Ally McBeal, Tina Turner and Elton John on set

(52:55) Outro 

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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. There’s more. Stay tuned for PART TWO of the interview (November 28) unpacking Ari’s entire WICKED experience.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

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

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(00:00) Intro

(00:35) Wicked: For Good, press tour, cringe culture,

(13:25) Eternal Sunshine, the tour

(18:00) Sara Jessica Parker call

(26:30) Mentorship from Madonna, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé

(31:35) Hayley Williams call

(39:30) Jennifer Coolidge call

(41:00) Fashion, Law Roach, Drag Race

(44:00) Focker In-Law

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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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(00:00) Intro

(4:00) Tron: Ares, soundtrack, method acting,

(7:25) AI in Hollywood

(10:40) Big Tit Energy, strength in Athena,

(14:55) Being a writer, the internet, public perception

(23:20) The role of fate, Pittsburgh, meeting Kanye,

(32:30) Fashion in Hollywood, red carpets, creative energy

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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

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

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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. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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

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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.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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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. 

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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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).

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

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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.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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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!

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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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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Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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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 BLUE (8:34).

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Co-host: Sean Ross

Editor: Sophia Asmuth

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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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