Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Comedy
I’m breaking bread with big-name friends—old and new—for a delicious meal and candid convos that can only happen over a glass of wine. We're getting out of the studio and into my favorite restaurants across Los Angeles and New York City with people...
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United States
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I’m breaking bread with big-name friends—old and new—for a delicious meal and candid convos that can only happen over a glass of wine. We're getting out of the studio and into my favorite restaurants across Los Angeles and New York City with people like Julie Bowen, Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, Jesse Williams, Niecy Nash-Betts, and so many more. I know, a celebrity-interview podcast, who’s doing that? No one. Which is why I needed to. We’ll get vulnerable about everything from relationships and family history, to mental health and imposter syndrome. We’ll laugh about my attempted modeling career and being starstruck by Beyoncé. Look, am I saying a chocolate soufflé is going to get me to reveal all my secrets? Yeah. Yeah, I am. So, join me… dinner’s on me. Dinner’s on Me is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and A Kid Named Beckett Productions. Want to be the first to get new episodes of Dinner's on Me? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS, to get access to new episodes one week early and completely ad-free. Just click ‘Try Free’ at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts
Language:
English
Episodes
Side Dish: More Shoshana Bean
4/30/2026
More of my interview with Broadway legend Shoshana Bean. Shoshana tells me more about embracing the role of Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ after getting it in such a crazy way. Plus, we hear about the odd jobs she did to pay the bills and how we deal with opening night jitters. This episode was recorded at Miriam on the Upper West Side, NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:30
Shoshana Bean — On Taking Over As Elphaba In Wicked And Owning Mother Roles On Stage
4/28/2026
Broadway legend Shoshana Bean joined the show. Over bourekas and a Jerusalem breakfast, Shoshana walks me through that wild moment when she had to step in as Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway after Idina Menzel’s unexpected injury. Plus, we get into her latest Broadway show, ‘The Lost Boys’ based on the ‘80s film, and why vampires are a compelling allegory for feeling like an outsider. This episode was recorded at Miriam on the Upper West Side, NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:42:37
Side Dish: More Jeff Hiller
4/23/2026
More of my interview with ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Emmy winner Jeff Hiller. Jeff and I share favorite audition stories, the surprising way Jeff got their equity card (involves a themed restaurant) and the backstory of iconic playwright Tony Kushner officiating my wedding. This episode was recorded at Betty on the Lower East Side, NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:25:12
Jeff Hiller — On Emmy Win & Going From Bitchy Waiter To Series Regular
4/21/2026
‘Somebody Somewhere’ Emmy winner Jeff Hiller joined the show. Over baked eggs and an omelet, Jeff tells me about portraying a rare depiction of a gay man of faith in ‘Somebody Somewhere’ and what it was like to audition for ‘Pluribus.’ Plus, we get into the roles that paid the bills for many years, including repeat roles as the bitchy waiter – and Jeff will be the first to tell you, it isn't as easy as it sounds. This episode was recorded at Betty on the Lower East Side, NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:43:28
Side Dish: More Darren Criss
4/16/2026
More of my interview with 'Glee’ and ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ star Darren Criss. Darren tells me about recently crashing a ‘Glee’ themed fitness class, a favorite moment with the theater icon Stephen Sondheim and we get into the unexpected ‘Glee’ moment that had another life on TikTok. This episode was recorded at Win Son Bakery in Manhattan’s East Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:59
Darren Criss — On Getting ‘Glee’ & How ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Almost Didn’t Make It
4/14/2026
'Glee’ and ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ star Darren Criss joined the show. Over scallion pancakes stuffed with gooey cheese and bacon, Darren tells me about going viral for a Harry Potter parody in 2009, getting ‘Glee,’ and how 'Maybe Happy Ending’ almost didn’t even make it on stage, which is hard to believe given its acclaim – the Broadway show and Darren both walking away with Tony awards. Plus, we talk about being dads and a funny moment at a fancy Hollywood party. This episode was recorded at Win Son Bakery in Manhattan’s East Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:54
Jane Fonda: The Actress They Couldn’t Silence | From Big Lives
4/13/2026
Jane Fonda didn’t just change Hollywood; she rattled American politics, beauty standards, and the birth of modern fitness culture. Today, I’m sharing a preview of a new podcast, Big Lives, and a special episode about Jane. Every week, hosts Kai Wright and Emmanuel Dzotsi dig into the BBC archive to explore the story behind the icons who shape our culture—trailblazers like David Bowie, Meg Ryan, Amy Winehouse, and Tina Turner—and better understand how each legend set the stage for our contemporary cultural landscape. In this preview, Kai and Emmanuel look at how Oscar-winning “nudie cutie” became a firebrand activist and one of the most polarizing figures in American culture. If you like what you hear, find more episodes of Big Lives wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:01
Side Dish: More Heather Graham
4/9/2026
More of my interview with ‘Boogie Nights’ and ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ star Heather Graham. Heather talks about going to yoga retreats with Molly Shannon, and she reflects on her time hosting SNL, plus – I tell the story of how I proposed to my husband Justin. This episode was recorded at Le Pavillon in Midtown Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:34
Heather Graham — on Young Fame, Rollergirl, and Becoming a Scream Queen
4/7/2026
'Boogie Nights’ and ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ star Heather Graham joined the show. Over Spanish mackerel and steak, Heather tells me about doing her first film at age 17 with ‘80s teen icons Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, being discouraged to star in Paul Thomas Anderson’s edgy cult classic ‘Boogie Nights,’ and her latest foray into the horror genre with her new action-packed film ‘They Will Kill You’ and a hotly anticipated new adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Carrie.’ This episode was recorded at Le Pavillon in Midtown Manhattan, NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:00
Side Dish: More Jenna Dewan
4/2/2026
More of my interview with ‘The Rookie’ star Jenna Dewan. Jenna talks about her nomadic childhood, and stepping into the role of producer, plus – I share the story of my son Beckett’s very first time performing onstage. This episode was recorded at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:58
Jenna Dewan — On Losing Pets, Breaking Outside the Box, and ‘The Rookie’
3/31/2026
‘The Rookie’ star Jenna Dewan joins the show. Over pizza bianca and gooey garlic bread, we bond over the grief of losing beloved pets — I recently lost my dog Leaf, who Justin and I got when we first started dating. Then, of course, we gotta get to Jenna’s career. She tells me about the pressure to pick a lane – dancing or acting – after her breakout role in the film ‘Step Up.’ We also get into how she cut her teeth dancing alongside Janet Jackson and why she considers ‘The Rookie’ the best job she’s ever had. This episode was recorded at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:43:19
Side Dish: More Phil Rosenthal
3/26/2026
More of my interview with ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ star Phil Rosenthal. We talk more about LA as a food city, and the restaurants that make it great, plus – we talk about more about Max & Helen’s and why diners are so important to our communities. This episode was recorded at Holbox in South Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:25:47
Phil Rosenthal — on ‘Raymond’ Roots, ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ & Max & Helen’s
3/24/2026
‘Somebody Feed Phil’ star and ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ creator Phil Rosenthal joins the show. Over ceviche and aguachile, Phil tells me about the special gift he was able to give his mom, struggling to get a sitcom made after ‘Raymond,’ and why it took a decade to get his hit travel show made. Plus, we get into opening one of the hottest food tickets in Los Angeles, his diner Max & Helen’s, which he founded with Mozza founder Nancy Silverton. This episode was recorded at Holbox in South Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:43:34
Side Dish: More with Angourie Rice
3/19/2026
More of my interview with 'The Last Thing He Told Me’ star Angourie Rice. We get into what Nicole Kidman is like behind the scenes and the differences between working on set in Australia versus the United States. This episode was recorded at Crossroads Kitchen on Melrose in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:21
Angourie Rice — on young fame, nerves on set, and 'The Last Thing He Told Me'
3/17/2026
'The Last Thing He Told Me' and ‘Spider-Man' trilogy star Angourie Rice joins the show. Over vegan ravioli and lasagna, Angourie tells me about carrying on the ‘Mean Girls’ legacy after Lindsay Lohan and what it was like shooting the Apple TV+ series ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ on a houseboat with Jennifer Garner. We also get into how her YA romance novel Stuck Up And Stupid was selected for Reese’s book club! This episode was recorded at Crossroads Kitchen on Melrose in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:41:39
Side Dish: More with Dan Bucatinsky
3/12/2026
More of my interview with ‘The Comeback’ star Dan Bucatinsky. We get into Dan's longtime collaboration with Lisa Kudrow and he shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from their comedy series Web Therapy. This episode was recorded at Louise’s Trattoria in Larchmont Village in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:30:22
Dan Bucatinsky – On Coming Out in Hollywood, Teaming Up with Lisa Kudrow & Finding Success After 40
3/10/2026
'The Comeback’ executive producer and star Dan Bucatinsky joins the show. Over minestrone soup and burrata salad, Dan tells me about hiding behind parked cars to avoid being seen with his now-husband, why he almost missed a dinner with Michelle Pfeiffer, and nabbing his Emmy-winning role in ‘Scandal’ in his late 40s. This episode was recorded at Louise's Trattoria in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:42:53
Side Dish: More with Wendi McLendon-Covey
3/5/2026
More of my interview with St. Denis Medical’ star Wendi McLendon-Covey. We get into why she’s never left her hometown of Long Beach, how she met her longtime husband Greg, and we get into the life she lives in her other home, New Orleans. This episode was recorded at De La Nonna in Downtown Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:51
Wendi McLendon-Covey – on her office job & why her parents hated ‘Reno 911!’
3/3/2026
'St. Denis Medical’ star Wendi McLendon-Covey joins the show. Over pepperoni pizza, Wendi tells me about getting paid pennies for her iconic role on ‘Reno 911,’ the office job she lowkey juggled with acting until booking ‘The Goldbergs,’ and how her husband never gave up on her – even when she almost gave up on herself. This episode was recorded at De La Nonna’s in Downtown L.A.’s Arts District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:54
Side Dish: More with Lisa Rinna
2/26/2026
More of my interview with ‘The Traitors’ star Lisa Rinna. We get into her M&M moment with Joey Fatone, how a banishment on ‘Traitors’ goes down behind-the-scenes, and her advice to her costar Colton Underwood. This episode was recorded at Coral Tree Cafe in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:23:36