Drama Queens
iHeart Podcast Network
Take yourself back in time...back to high school. The ups and downs, the loves the losses, the struggles the triumphs, being together with your friends...feeling every emotion of it. Is 23 more than just a number to you? Do you respond to people by saying I don't wanna be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately? Do you expect to have life-changing moments while caught in the confetti or the rain? Are you One Tree Hill obsessed?...it's OK...we're here for you. You can sit with us. Are Brooke, Peyton and Haley your BFF goals? These Drama Queens are getting back together!! Bethany Joy Lenz, Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush are the biggest Drama Queens and they are here with you to dissect every episode, deliver every detail you must know, and devote themselves to you as you rewatch every single scene together. Join Joy, Hilarie and Sophia each week. Relive it, Relove it, Rewatch it ...every One Tree Hill minute of it. Be a Drama Queen. Drama Queens, an iHeartRadio Podcast.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
Take yourself back in time...back to high school. The ups and downs, the loves the losses, the struggles the triumphs, being together with your friends...feeling every emotion of it. Is 23 more than just a number to you? Do you respond to people by saying I don't wanna be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately? Do you expect to have life-changing moments while caught in the confetti or the rain? Are you One Tree Hill obsessed?...it's OK...we're here for you. You can sit with us. Are Brooke, Peyton and Haley your BFF goals? These Drama Queens are getting back together!! Bethany Joy Lenz, Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush are the biggest Drama Queens and they are here with you to dissect every episode, deliver every detail you must know, and devote themselves to you as you rewatch every single scene together. Join Joy, Hilarie and Sophia each week. Relive it, Relove it, Rewatch it ...every One Tree Hill minute of it. Be a Drama Queen. Drama Queens, an iHeartRadio Podcast.
Language:
English
Episodes
Work in Progress: David Oyelowo
7/3/2025
One of our favorite guests is back on the pod! Multi-award-winning actor, producer, director, and proud father David Oyelowo has been very busy in front of and behind the camera! Currently, he can be seen in his Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese,” and if you love the art of acting, this chat is not to be missed!
The actor joins Sophia for a revealing conversation about his new show and the long road to getting it made, being a forever student of acting and storytelling, the things you can’t learn in drama school, the sheer amount of rejection you will face in this industry, and the key to successfully pitching projects!
Plus, he chats about him and his wife being “half empty nesters,” how he feels about his son going to the same drama school he did, and his current work in progress!
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Duration:00:59:43
A Drama Queens Fourth of July
6/30/2025
In a nostalgic nod to the holiday, Sophia and Joy rewind and remember their favorite Fourth of July staples.
From backyard barbecues to red white and blues, the Queens know how to celebrate summer Americana style.
Hear what Joy says is the best spot for fireworks, and why Sophia wants to make this holiday bigger and better!
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Duration:00:13:05
Work in Progress: Melanie Lynskey
6/26/2025
Melanie Lynskey has viewers glued to their TVs with her on-screen work in Showtime's Emmy-nominated hit series, “Yellowjackets,” but she once thought the show would never get off the ground!
The award-winning actress joins Sophia to discuss her ever-evolving career in Hollywood, women’s experiences in the industry, and why she thought nothing would come of “Yellowjackets!” She also opens up about overcoming her eating disorder, loving motherhood, why she goes to a psychic, and the deliciousness of being on a hit show in her 40s!
Plus, Melanie revisits her time working with Kate Winslet on “Heavenly Creatures” 30 years ago, being obsessed with her hubby’s (Jason Ritter) show “Matlock,” and she and Sophia trade stories about meeting and fangirling over Megan Thee Stallion!
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Duration:01:12:47
There’s Something in the Water • EP 820
6/23/2025
Drug tests and fist fights, this episode packs a powerful punch in more ways than one!
Talk about treading ‘murky’ waters, Rob reveals the behind-the-scenes warning he received before that epic fight scene.
Plus, Sophia points out her favorite part of the episode as she unpacks the emotional twists and turns. From the Kellerman chronicles, to the drug testing drama, to Quinn’s hot tub tanning dilemma, there is definitely something in the water! Let's dive in.
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Duration:00:52:43
One Tree Thrill (part 49)
6/20/2025
In this fun Q&A episode, Rob and Sophia chat about their go-to café orders, their shared love of rom-coms, and who they'd cast as their long-lost siblings on One Tree Hill. Sophia shares heartfelt stories about summer camp adventures, and they spill on some unforgettable audition fails that still make them cringe!
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Duration:00:27:44
Work in Progress: Michael Urie
6/19/2025
True talent speaks for itself, and Micael Urie has it in droves! From playing fan favorite catty assistant Marc St. James on "Ugly Betty" to playing a hilarious narcissistic attorney in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking" to entertaining fans with his podcast and putting queer stories front and center with Pride Plays!
Actor, producer, writer, and director Michael Urie joins Sophia to chat about his acting journey, including a fascinating chat about the interesting relationship actors have with the camera, what he has learned from Harrison Ford on the set of "Shrinking," what it was like hosting the GLAAD awards, and working (playing) with his "Ugly Betty" co-star and real-life friend Becki Newton on the rewatch podcast "Still Ugly!"
Plus, he shares the backstory on co-founding Pride Plays and putting queer stories center stage, what his younger self would think of his career, and what he believes is the greatest show ever!
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Duration:01:11:28
Jana Kramer Pours the 'Whiskey' • EP 819
6/16/2025
It's the OTH scene that hit all the right notes! Jana Kramer joins Sophia and Rob to relive the moment she sang 'Whiskey' on national television.Hear how quickly that performance launched her career in Country Music, and the confession she makes about shooting that scene.
Plus, Rob calls out the cringiest moment of the episode, while Sophia remembers thinking the show wouldn't be back for season 9! And, What would an OTH character group chat look like today? Sophia, Rob, and Jana dial in their thoughts on this.
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Duration:01:01:04
Work in Progress: Mayor Karen Bass
6/12/2025
You’ve seen the headlines, the news footage, and the online outrage about the ICE raids in LA, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Sophia to give a real-time report on the State of the City.
How did a small pocket of unruly protesters in one of the largest populations in America lead to military movement on city streets? Should law-abiding Angelinos be living in fear?
Mayor Bass sounds the alarm on the daily departure from due process, and what could be next in the immigration sweeps happening across the country.
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Duration:00:36:01
It’s A Girl! • EP 818
6/9/2025
From the hilarious (and slightly painful) moments in the labor and delivery room to cringey high school throwbacks, this episode is packed with flashbacks and it delivers more than just a bundle of joy for our OTH family.
Rob gets to relive moments from the first six seasons with fresh eyes and some very funny takes. Hear about the mistakes they hope their own kids never repeat, and why Rob blames Sophia for dragging him into the wild world of social media.
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Duration:00:48:25
One Tree Thrill (part 48)
6/6/2025
Back for another Q&A episode where Rob and Sophia leave nothing unanswered.
Like what’s their favorite OTH conspiracy theory?
Which OTH character would most likely be a TikTok sensation today?
Would Clay or Brooke survive in a horror movie?
Plus, you will never guess what movies Sophia and Rob can watch on repeat, and which movie villain really left a scar on Sophia.
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Duration:00:28:03
Work In Progress: Shannon Watts
6/5/2025
Activist and author Shannon Watts has an important message for women - it is not too late — and you are not too old! — to go after what you really want.
The founder of Moms Demand Action is back on the pod with Sophia to chat about the inspiration and message behind her new book, "Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age." Shannon opens up about the turning point in her life, the phone call from Maria Shriver that led to her new book, and the inspirational stories from women living their most authentic lives.
Plus, real talk from Sophia and Shannon about living with ADHD, Michelle Obama's parenting advice, and the importance of practicing hope . . . especially through the next four years.
"Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age" will be available for purchase on June 17.
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Duration:01:02:22
Spoofed and Spoiled • EP 817
6/2/2025
Joy shocks Rob and Sophia by revealing how little time she had off after giving birth. Rob recalls the infamous “phantom tea scene” and toaster pastry jingle that landed their show on Talk Soup, while Sophia — from her time playing a police officer — can’t get over Nathan contaminating a crime scene.
Plus, Rob accidentally spoils a major plot twist for himself—and is left devastated.
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Duration:00:58:49
Introducing: Boysober
5/31/2025
Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted, and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold, unfiltered look into modern love, romance, and self-discovery, Boysober will dive into messy stories about dating, sex, love, friendship, and breaking generational patterns—all with humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective.
Listen here and subscribe to Boysober on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Duration:00:01:17
Work in Progress: Heather McMahan
5/29/2025
Her motto in fourth grade was, 'If you can believe it and dream it, you can do it!' And Heather McMahan has done it! She's got a standup special streaming on Hulu right now, is on the road with her Bamboozled comedy tour, and is the host of her own popular podcast, "Absolutely Not!"
The comedian joins Sophia to discuss life on the road, the inspiration behind her podcast, and why hosting awards red-carpet shows is the wildest experience ever, but she has a bigger goal in sight . . . hosting the big show itself - The Emmys! Yes, she's manifesting!
Plus, Heather opens up about how losing her Dad impacted her comedy, how grief can expand one's capacity for joy, and how she knew her husband was the 'right one.'
Heather's comedy special, "Breadwinner," is streaming on Hulu now, and for info on how to see her live and in person on her Bamboozled tour, visit heatherontour.com
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Duration:00:58:53
Drama Queens meet The Ravens
5/26/2025
From a One Tree Hill convention to a public call-out heard across the OTH universe, the Drama Queens welcome Simon Jackson-Turner and Dom Garcia from The Ravens Podcast to the show.
In this special pod swap episode, Simon and Dom—loyal fans of the series— open up about their deep connection to the show - sharing the storylines that made them want to yell at the TV, the characters they connect with most, and the huge prediction from the series Dom guessed right!
Plus, the Drama Queens are answering their live fan questions.
Want to hear more questions for the Drama Queens? Head over to The Ravens – A One Tree Hill Podcast feed to catch Part 2!
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Duration:00:50:22
One Tree Thrill (part 47)
5/23/2025
The Drama Queens discuss their favorite guest star appearances, and Rob reveals an awkward joke gone wrong when he filmed an episode of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s show! They're also sharing their favorite household chores, what's on their bucket list, and which other TV shows they could see Haley, Brooke, and Clay appear in!
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Duration:00:24:46
Work in Progress: O-T Fagbenle
5/22/2025
Triple threat, O-T Fagbenle, has had viewers glued to their screens with his portrayal of Luke on Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale," which is coming to its conclusion after six intense seasons!
The actor, writer, and director joins Sophia to talk about the final season of the Emmy-winning show, including his evolving relationship with his on-screen wife, June Osborne — aka Elisabeth Moss — his audition for the role, and his feelings about the show ending. Plus, a deep dive into AI, a conversation about politics and community, and O-T's heartfelt work in progress.
The final episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" will drop on Tuesday, May 27, on Hulu.
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Duration:01:22:29
A Sprinkle of Drama • EP 816
5/19/2025
Sophia, Joy and Rob reminisce about Haley's hilarious surprise baby shower that turned chaotic when everyone confessed to their worst moments.They loved the full-circle moment that reminded everyone just how far Nathan’s come. And the Queens don't hold back teasing Clay for dodging a real conversation with Quinn, laughing over Haley’s accidental dig at her sister, and Julian’s lack of baseball knowledge.
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Duration:00:57:07
Work in Progress: Tinx
5/15/2025
Temperatures are climbing in here! Radio and podcast host and NY Times best-selling author, Tinx, has just dropped her anticipated debut fiction novel, "Hotter in the Hamptons!” It’s a romance for a new generation, sizzling with sexual tension!
TikTok’s “big sister” joins Sophia to talk all about her steamy new tale — including addressing the ghostwriting drama — her novel getting the TV treatment, and what she learned in her 20s that she wants all young women to know!
Plus, dating red flags, learning boundaries as a content creator, and her work in progress!
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Duration:00:45:19
Love is in the Air • EP 815
5/12/2025
The Drama Queens dive into a Valentine’s-themed episode of One Tree Hill. Joy texts Gavin DeGraw to find out how he really feels about performing the OTH theme song, while Rob shares his dislike for both the song and Valentine’s Day. Sophia opens up about filming her character’s bold scenes, and Joy reveals her favorite candy—and why she needed a spit bucket. Plus, the group debates Clay’s big romantic gesture. Too sweet or too much?
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Duration:00:56:29