Sam Smith welcomes Trixie Mattel to The Pink House.
Before Trixie Mattel became a drag queen with an empire—including a makeup line, a renovation show, and a country music career—she was Brian Firkus, a small-town Wisconsin boy who played with Barbies and dreamed of a life full of potential and beauty.
Trixie shares stories with Sam about her upbringing, the first time she ever performed in drag, and what her best friend Katya has taught her about working less and playing more.
Enjoy a snippet of their conversation.
You can listen to the season finale of The Pink House here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/thepinkhouseFB
Illustrations by Chris Larson.
#ThePinkHouse #QueerStories #Vulnerability #SafeSpaces
Caregiving in America is tough but rewarding. đź’›
Join Yvette Nicole Brown—actress, writer, producer, and devoted caregiver to her father—in Squeezed, a seven-part series spotlighting the heroes balancing caregiving with … life.
From the sandwich generation to those who found themselves in caregiving roles unexpectedly, each episode shares real stories and heartfelt insights.
Squeezed premieres everywhere on August 21st. You can listen to the trailer here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/SqueezedFB
Fox Mulder and Pasha reunite on this week’s episode of Fail Better with David Duchovny!
David sits down with actor and close friend Kumail Nanjiani to talk about Kumail’s love for The X-Files and how he’s recently embraced a new approach to life, relationships, and his career—focusing on being present and joyful instead of stressing about the outcome.
Listen to the latest episode of Fail Better with David Duchovny here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterFB
Class is officially in session.
Welcome to the Inspiring Women Leadership Lab, a masterclass for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders ready to challenge the status quo.
Meet your instructor, Laurie McGraw, a leader at the nexus of healthcare, technology, and business. Each week, Laurie talks with visionary business leaders like Kara Swisher and Andy Slavitt, along with investors, researchers, and CEOs who have beaten the odds to rise to the top.
They provide practical advice, inspiration, and tips to help you launch, grow, or lead a successful business.
Listen to the first two episodes of The Inspiring Women Leadership Lab OUT NOW here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/TheInspiringWomenLeadershipLabFB
Mary Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, joins Fail Better with David Duchovny to discuss her new memoir Who Could Ever Love You and share her opinion on the recent assassination attempt on her uncle’s life.
Listen to the latest episode of Fail Better with David Duchovny here: https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterFB
Sam Smith welcomes Michelle Visage to the Pink House.
From voguing in New York’s ballrooms in the '80s to her top-charting band Seduction, Michelle never took no for an answer. She tells Sam about how her ballroom family gave her the confidence she needed to be herself and how she carried that all the way to RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Enjoy a snippet of their conversation.
To listen to the full episode, you can find The Pink House here: https://lemonada.lnk.to/thepinkhouseFB
Illustrations by Chris Larson.
#ThePinkHouse #QueerStories #SafeSpaces
"If you don't fail, you're going to continue doing the same thing." — David Duchovny
Actor, producer, and writer Griffin Dunne joins David Duchovny on this week’s episode of Fail Better, where they discuss the importance of failing.
Listen to their full conversation here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterFB
Sam Smith welcomes Ocean Vuong to The Pink House.
Ocean Vuong has become one of the literary world’s most celebrated poets, essayists, and novelists. He joins Sam to chat about the women who raised him and how he broke into the literary world through open mics in New York City.
Enjoy a snippet of their conversation.
To listen to the full episode, you can find The Pink House here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/thepinkhouseFB
Illustrations by Chris Larson.
#ThePinkHouse #QueerStories #Vulnerability #SafeSpaces
Do you think losing could be the best thing that happens to you?
Sports journalist Sally Jenkins does. In this week’s episode of Fail Better with David Duchovny, she shares invaluable lessons from legendary athletes like Billie Jean King about winning and losing.
Listen to the latest episode of Fail Better with David Duchovny here: https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterFB
#failure #vulnerability #losing #winning #sports #athletes
And what did we learn from this week’s NEW episode of The Dough? Madam CJ Walker did it FIRST!
Chaya Milchtein, the renowned Mechanic Shop Femme, joins us to reveal that Madam CJ Walker, American entrepreneur and philanthropist, was driving an electric car in the 1900s, long before Elon Musk!
But that’s not all. Chaya, the ultimate automotive educator, shares expert tips on how to keep X’s trusty Toyota Sequoia in top-notch condition and offers invaluable advice on car maintenance that will save you money!
Created in partnership with Flourish Ventures, listen to The Dough here:https://lnk.to/thedoughhf
Sam Smith welcomes Jari Jones to The Pink House.
Jari Jones is a creative powerhouse who was the first Black trans model to be featured in a Calvin Klein ad. She shares with Sam how she grew up going to ballroom-style parties and how transitioning allowed her to be herself in front of the camera.
Enjoy a snippet of their conversation.
To listen to the full episode, you can find The Pink House here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/thepinkhouseFB
Illustrations by Chris Larson.
#ThePinkHouse #queerstories #transstories #vulnerability #SafeSpaces
Jeremiah Fraites, co-founder of The Lumineers, is this week's guest on Fail Better with David Duchovny!
These two musicians match each other quote for quote as they discuss creativity, grief, and giving up control.
Listen to the latest episode of Fail Better with David Duchovny here: https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterFB
#failure #creativity #vulnerability #podcastrecommendations
Do you want to enter the BEST phase of your life?
Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake has cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life, and now she's ready to help you elevate your spirits! Discover how to live a life filled with calm, ease, and a whole lot of fun.
Listen to The High Life with Ricki Lake for conversations with compelling guests that center around sex, menopause, weight, energy healing, and all things wellness.
OUT NOW! The High Life with Ricki Lake is available here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/TheHighLifewithRickiLakeFB
Smith Smith welcomes Ben Platt to The Pink House.
Good friends Sam and Ben share stories of onstage flubs and nervous habits, and discuss how negative reviews can sometimes be a good thing.
Enjoy a snippet of their conversation.
To listen to the full episode, find The Pink House here: https://lemonada.lnk.to/thepinkhouseFB
Illustrations by Chris Larson.
#ThePinkHouse #QueerStories #Vulnerability #SafeSpaces
Two musicians sit down for a podcast interview—stop us if you've heard this one before…
Drummer turned comedian Fred Armisen joins David Duchovny this week on Fail Better, where they talk music, acting, and practicing gratitude.
Want to practice gratitude as well? Tag someone in the comments that you are currently grateful for!
Listen to Fail Better with David Duchovny here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterFB
Sam Smith welcomes Joel Kim Booster to The Pink House.
Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster takes Sam back to his suburban roots with a story about how he first found his queer community while working at Cold Stone Creamery.
Enjoy a snippet of their conversation.
You can find The Pink House here: https://lemonada.lnk.to/thepinkhouseFB
Illustrations by Chris Larson.
#thepinkhouse #queerstories #vulnerability #safespaces
It’s safe to say Tony Hawk is no stranger to failure.
David may not know a lot about skateboarding, but he recognizes the relentless drive that fuels Tony Hawk. Tony has left his mark on a sport that thrives on risk, soaring high and enduring hard falls.
Listen to the latest episode of Fail Better with David Duchovny here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterFB
#failure #skateboardingtricks #skateboarding #vulnerability
Calling all pop culture fans!
We would like to introduce you to Pop Culture Debate Club, the newest podcast from Lemonada Media and the BBC and your NEW favorite podcast!
Each week, two notable pop culture aficionados do their best to convince host Aminatou Sow that their pick should win in a variety of creative face-offs between unlikely adversaries.
Which TV cast would you most want to hang out with? What’s the best sports movie ever made? Who’s the best mother in pop culture? And what fictional film feast is the one you most want to eat? Who will prevail?
Get ready for some pop culture hot takes!
Pop Culture Debate Club's first debates start on June 27. Listen the to trailer here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/7JiEmtFB
Sam Smith welcomes Gloria Estefan to The Pink House.
Inside The Pink House this week, Gloria shares with Sam how she is still learning to be an ally to the queer people in her life, including her daughter Emily, and how to have hard conversations with those you love.
Enjoy a snippet of Gloria discussing her decision to hire drag queens for her music video Everlasting Love.
To listen to the full episode, you can find The Pink House here: https://lemonada.lnk.to/thepinkhouseFB
Spend an hour of your day today with David Duchovny and Sean Penn!
Fail Better’s newest episode is an ode to Old Hollywood with stories of Marlon Brando, Robert DeNiro, and Martin Scorsese — legends whose work ethic and willingness to keep learning shaped their characters and their lives.
David considers this episode a masterclass in the pursuit of being a better creator, and a better human.
Listen to the latest episode of Fail Better with David Duchovny here:https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterFB
#failure #vulnerability #oldhollywood #acting lessons #podcastrecommendations
