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
One Tree Thrill (Part 51)
7/31/2025
This one is NOT for the fragile. What was supposed to be a cute Q&A episode will actually make you yearn for more OTH!
Sophia and Rob rewind time to discuss their favorite season of OTH, and the answer may surprise you.
Plus the final walk thru on the set, and the pop song that became a swan song. Let’s just say, I don’t want to be doing anything other than listening to this episode.
Grab a box of tissues and lean into the nostalgia.
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Duration:00:14:28
Work in Progress: Lake Bell
7/31/2025
Lake Bell is known for acting, directing and screenwriting, and now she adds children’s author to her credits! Inspired by her young daughter’s journey with epilepsy, Lake hopes “All About Brains: A Book About People” will normalize the conversation about neurodivergency -- something Sophia wished people were doing when she was a child!
Lake and Sophia get real about everything from politics to parenthood, including the plight of being a night owl with kids.
Plus, Sophia shares a wild encounter inside an airport bathroom that’ll have every woman wondering what she’d do in that situation. “All About Brains: A Book About People” is available at booksellers everywhere.
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Duration:00:56:50
CHASE-ing Stephen Colletti
7/28/2025
From Laguna Beach to Tree Hill High, Stephen Colletti is the high school sweetheart we all wished we had!In this epic episode, our very own Chase Adams is spilling lots of tea on his 'Clean Teen' t-shirt!
Team Alex or Team Mia? Stephen reveals his favorite love affair, and what made him wear a bra during a steamy scene with Brooke!
Plus, hear how the role of Chase almost never happened, and why he's okay being called a 'Traitor.'
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Duration:00:32:33
Work in Progress: JURNEE SMOLLETT
7/25/2025
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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Duration:00:57:23
Work In Progress: Bozoma Saint John
7/24/2025
Breakout star of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Bozoma Saint John joins Sophia at the Create and Cultivate Festival to share all the juicy details about trying to convince Sophia to join RHOBH! Is there a chance Sophia would take Boz's offer seriously?
Then, Sophia turns the tables and digs into why Boz is not your typical 'housewife'. Plus, parenting cheat codes you need to know and the secret to slaying in the boardroom and in life!
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Duration:00:49:46
The Beginning of the End • EP 901
7/21/2025
Your favorite Drama Queens kick off Season 9 with fresh eyes and different vibes. Sophia takes us back to teenage Brooke, Joy raises questions about the wedding scene, and Rob recalls the lengths production went to for that merry-go-round moment.
Plus, the scene that hits differently when you're a parent, and an interesting theory about why the cast has aged so well!
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Duration:00:57:22
One Tree Thrill (Part 50)
7/18/2025
Sophia and Joy can Q&A all day. Joy reveals the topic that her brain can’t retain, while Sophia sounds the alarm on the show you SHOULD be watching.
Plus, Joy and Sophia share their experiences on the set of Grey’s Anatomy, and Joy looks back at the time spent with her ‘bundle of joy’ inside her OTH trailer.
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Duration:00:20:22
Work in Progress: Jay Inslee
7/17/2025
The current administration's environmental rollbacks are certainly disheartening, but there are folks like Former Governor Jay Inslee who are on a mission to defeat climate change.
Environmental advocate Jay Inslee joins Sophia to talk about the ongoing fight to protect our environment, the future of clean energy production, his entry into politics in his 30s, and how he was able to pass one of the strongest clean energy laws in the country. Plus, he shares personal experiences with climate-related disasters, the power of perseverance, and his work in progress. This is a chat full of hope that we could all use right about now!
To learn more about the power of clean energy and how you can get involved, head on over to climatepower.us(http://climatepower.us/)
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Duration:00:56:43
The Feelings Behind the Finale • EP 822
7/14/2025
If this episode felt like the end, that’s because it ALMOST WAS!
Sophia and Joy share behind-the-scenes drama, suppressed feelings, and the unspoken code of conduct they were expected to follow. Hear why the future of the show was on shaky ground, the toll it took on the cast, and what it’s like to finally unpack the pleasure and the pain of growing up on TV.
Plus, a SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT from your Drama Queens that you don't want to miss!
Tickets available at: https://www.othmerch.com/events
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Duration:00:50:58
Work in Progress: Melinda French Gates
7/10/2025
Changes are a part of life, and sharing one's experiences can help others navigate their life transitions. That's what philanthropist, businesswoman, and advocate for gender equality, Melinda French Gates, is hoping to do with her new memoir, "The Next Day."
Get ready for a deeply personal conversation as Melinda joins Sophia to discuss her life, both in and out of the public eye. From her 'crisis of self' to her path to philanthropy, motherhood, and moving forward after her divorce, Melinda shares it all. Plus, she reveals her 'word of the year' and her work in progress!
Melinda's book, "The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward," is out now.
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Duration:01:02:04
Secrets Revealed • EP 821
7/7/2025
So many secrets, so little time!
Allison Munn made her mark as ‘Lauren’ on One Tree Hill, but who knew she was keeping some big news to herself during filming! Sophia and Allison look back on filming in Puerto Rico and share some hilarious behind-the-scenes cast shenanigans.
Meanwhile, other MAJOR revelations include the real reason Season 9 was cut short, why pilot season was frustrating for Joy, and what Sophia dreaded doing on the set!
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Duration:01:01:14
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