Work in Progress: JURNEE SMOLLETT

Work in Progress: JURNEE SMOLLETT

Author: iHeartPodcasts July 25, 2025 Duration: 57:23

Award-winning actress Jurnee Smollett is a veteran of the big and small screen, and she’s not even 40 yet! The actress started her career when she was still in diapers and won a Critics' Choice award by the time she was eleven years old. Now she’s turning up the heat with her new Apple TV+ crime drama, “Smoke.” No stranger to tackling complex roles, Jurnee joins Sophia to talk about playing a brilliant but troubled detective in her new show, including her prep and research, the behind-the-scenes process of creating a world for her character, and what it was like watching it in front of an audience for the first time! She also opens up about her divorce, early childhood acting experiences, overcoming major working mom guilt, and her relationship with her siblings.  

New episodes of “Smoke” drop every Friday on AppleTV+.

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Remember the feeling of being seventeen, when every small moment felt like the plot of a movie and a song on the radio seemed written just for you? That’s the space where Drama Queens lives. Hosted by the stars who lived it, this iHeartPodcasts production is a deep, personal rewatch of the iconic series One Tree Hill, but it’s so much more than a simple episode recap. Each conversation is a return to those hallways, those relationships, and the raw emotion that made the show a cultural touchstone. You’ll hear untold stories from behind the camera, honest reflections on the characters’ choices, and discussions about how those storylines resonate decades later. It’s about the specific magic of television drama and how it shapes our own memories of love, friendship, and growing up. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just curious about the phenomenon, this podcast feels like sitting down with old friends, dissecting every heartfelt and hilarious detail. The connection forged between the show and its audience is the real subject here, making each episode a blend of nostalgia, critique, and genuine warmth. Tune in for a unique perspective that only those who were there can provide.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Work in Progress: Kamala Harris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Work in Progress: Abby Phillip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:03
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Work in Progress: Kathy Hochul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:04
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Always and Forever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:49
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Work in Progress: Amanda Kloots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:13
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Work in Progress: Malala Yousafzai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:18
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One Last Thrill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:21
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Work in Progress: Robert Reich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:32
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That's a Wrap • EP 913 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:14
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