This week's episode was recorded live at the 92nd Street Y in New York City! It was an intimate evening with beloved New York Times Modern Love podcast host Anna Martin exploring the tender, turbulent terrain of adolescence and its lasting impact on our lives. In this special conversation, Penn, Nava, and Sophie welcomed Anna for a night of storytelling about the universal threads that connect our coming-of-age experiences.
Jay Ellis (Insecure, Top Gun: Maverick, Escape Room) joins Podcrushed to discuss his early life as a military brat, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and how his Sam Jackson-inspired potty mouth got him into trouble as a kid. Jay shares insights from his book Did Anyone Else Have an Imaginary Friend or Just Me? and shares what drew him to take part in his new stage play Duke and Roya.
Alyson Stoner - multi-disciplinary entertainer, author, and founder & CEO of Movement Genius, a pioneering mental health company - opens up about the intense pressures of early fame, personal family challenges, and their transformative journey to healing. With decades of experience in Hollywood and a deep commitment to mental health education, Alyson shares powerfu stories, practical tools, and compassionate insights to empower young performers navigating similar struggles.
Tony Hale (Veep, Toy Story, Arrested Development) takes us from his globetrotting childhood as an army brat to his breakout roles in Arrested Development and Veep. Along the way, he opens up about anxiety, faith, and fatherhood, while sharing the life lessons and practices that keep him grounded. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at his new project, Sketch, plus a few surprising Emmy stories.
Join us for an intimate evening as the hosts of the hit podcast Podcrushed — acclaimed actor Penn Badgley (Netflix’s YOU), Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari— sit down with Modern Love host Anna Martin to explore the tender, turbulent terrain of adolescence and its lasting impact on our lives. The conversation was recorded on April 21st, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.