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: Jonathan Capehart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:36
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jonathan Capehart opens up about his extraordinary life and his latest book, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home.” He takes us from the tension of straddling two v…
Nathan’s Gone, Chris Keller’s Back • Ep 905 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:11
Nathan’s missing, Haley’s panicking, and Tyler Hilton joins the gang to break it all down. Tyler recalls awkward on-screen kisses and why rewatching made him nervous, Sophia and Joy reflect on Chris Keller’s chaos and Da…
One Tree Thrill (Part 53) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:12
It’s the engagement heard around the world and this Q&A episode is no exception. Sophia, and Joy say “I do” when it comes to talking about Taylor and Travis tying the knot. Meanwhile, who would stir the pot if there was…
Work in Progress: Don Lemon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:11
Don Lemon is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in American media. Known for fearless storytelling and unflinching conversations about politics, culture, and identity,…
Well, well, well, it’s Tyler Hilton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:16
From ‘Chris Keller’ to playing ‘The King,’ One Tree Hill’s Tyler Hilton takes on this DQ Q&A like a pro. Hear how he’s nothing like his cruel character, the real reason he left the show, and the roof-top scene we’ll neve…
Work in Progress: Amanda Knox Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:47
Sophia's in-depth conversation with Amanda Knox continues with what happened after the guilty verdict - from Amanda's traumatic time spent in an Italian jail to the equally shocking revelation that her conviction was ove…
Work in Progress: Amanda Knox - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:36
Amanda Knox went from a college student studying abroad to the center of one of the most notorious wrongful convictions of our time. Vilified by tabloids and betrayed by a justice system, she spent years fighting not jus…
Don’t Wear Flip Flops to a Show Down • Ep 904 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:08
Rob re-lives the most painful and powerful episode of One Tree Hill , and who he credits for making it achingly authentic. Plus, did you notice the Breaking Bad Easter Egg? And who was the mastermind this whole time? Rob…
One Tree Thrill (Part 52) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:35
From your questions, comes the confessions.Who is awake in the wee hours of the night?Who panics in the morning?What will they miss the most when the drama ends?The Drama Queens answer everything!Including Sophia spillin…
Work in Progress: Alyson Stoner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:09
Alyson Stoner appeared in over 200 films, TV shows and tours, leaving an indelible mark on pop culture long before they were old enough to drive. But being a child star is not for the faint of heart!In this candid conver…