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What if the happiness you’ve been chasing is already waiting for you in the life you’re living right now? In this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy explores why we keep putting happiness on hold, waiting to be happy until something “big” happens. Why do we convince ourselves we’ll finally feel fulfilled when we get the promotion, find the relationship, achieve the goal, or reach the next big milestone? What happens when we become so focused on building the life we want that we forget to enjoy the life we already have? After turning 40 earlier this year, Tommy shares his own journey toward living more presently, finding joy in the seemingly ordinary moments, and breaking the cycle of constantly worrying about what comes next. He also explores why gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring life’s struggles, why we need to stop overlooking the little things that make life meaningful, and how learning to appreciate the present can change the way we experience our lives. Because one day we might look back and realize that the moments we were rushing through were the moments that mattered most.Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marina Squerciati (of Chicago P.D.) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Marina that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Marina Squerciati, who you know and love as Detective Kim Burgess on Chicago P.D. In this episode, Marina opens up about why her and her character’s growth has been parallel over the course of the series, the one scene she would show someone who has never watched Chicago P.D., whether she created any elements of Kim’s backstory to help her get into character, and why she’s rooting for Kim and Adam Ruzek’s love story. She also reflects on the only times in her career when losing a role left her feeling defeated, why she was always willing to risk it all to become an actress, and what she considers one of Kim’s most defining moments. Plus, Marina shares how she navigates the show’s darker storylines, the one thing that genuinely scares her on set, a painful rejection that was hard to shake and what it taught her, why she sometimes feels like she’s failing as a mother, why she would never want her kids to become actors, why she’s learning to stop focusing on the things she doesn’t do well, and so much more. And don’t miss Marina's mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, our part 2 to this conversation where she’s answering burning fan questions, dropping Thursday, October 15!Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this deeply personal Tommy Talk, Tommy takes you inside the modeling industry of the early 2000s, and shares the truth about what it was really like behind the scenes. After being scouted and signed by Ford Models right out of college, Tommy found himself thrust into a world he knew almost nothing about, booking major campaigns and working with some of the biggest names in fashion. But behind the larger than life photo shoots and exciting opportunities was an industry with few boundaries, little regulation, and an environment where models were often treated like commodities. Tommy opens up about being put in situations he’s never talked about before. He also reflects on why he rarely talks about this chapter of his life, how these experiences shaped him, and why he’s grateful that the entertainment and fashion industries have become more protective of artists and models today. This is Tommy’s unfiltered look at a time when the industry felt like the Wild West, and a reminder of why speaking up, setting boundaries, and protecting people in positions of vulnerability matters. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Lillard (of Carrie, Scream & more) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Matthew Lillard that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Matthew Lillard, who you know and love from so many beloved roles, including Stu Macher in the Scream franchise. Up next, he can be seen in Mike Flanagan’s highly anticipated series Carrie. In this episode, Matthew opens up about what it really means to be called horror royalty, why he calls Billy and Stu the “first husbands of horror,” and why he thinks so many people view Scream as a queer franchise. He reveals if there are any scenes from Scream he would want to redo today, why he resented making Scooby-Doo for the longest time, and how he then navigated a downward trajectory in his career before making a kick ass resurgence. Matthew also shares what makes this adaptation of Carrie the right one, what working with Mike Flanagan has meant to him, and the teachers in his life who made a lasting impact on him. He gets candid about whether he feels valued by Hollywood as an actor, what rejection has taught him throughout his career, and the surprising and incredible fan base he’s built over his 40+ year career. Plus, Matthew talks about championing Phoebe Bridgers early in her career before the world knew her, starting his spirits brand, the story behind his famous viral Ghostface vodka, the new dark comedy play he’s producing, what he has never said before, and so much more. And don’t miss Matthew's mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, our part 2 to this conversation where he’s answering burning fan questions, dropping Thursday, October 8! This episode is brought to you by Travel Guard. Enter here to win $10,000 for your most unhinged & unforgettable travel story!  Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even when the world feels heavy, we have to hold onto hope. On this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy discusses how to keep believing in better days when it sometimes feels impossible to do so. Between difficult headlines, personal struggles, and the constant noise of social media, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but caring deeply doesn’t mean we have to carry every painful thing happening around us. Tommy opens up about protecting your peace without losing your compassion, allowing yourself to experience joy without guilt, and finding hope through small acts of kindness and everyday moments. He shares why the people we surround ourselves with and the stories we consume matter, and reminds us that darkness is never the whole story. An honest, heartfelt conversation about holding onto goodness, remembering how much your presence matters, and believing there are still beautiful moments ahead that you haven’t even imagined yet.Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before.  Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffani Thiessen (of Coven Academy, Saved by the Bell, Beverly Hills, 90210) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with Tiffani that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Tiffani Thiessen, who you know and love as Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell and Valerie Malone on Beverly Hills, 90210. Now, she’s channeling her inner witch in Coven Academy. In this episode, Tiffani opens up about what she wishes she’d known early in her career, the moment she realized Saved by the Bell was becoming a massive hit, and why she was drawn to playing Valerie after years as Kelly. She reflects on growing up as a working actress, the role she didn’t get that broke her heart, and how she’s learned to handle rejection. She also shares how Coven Academy challenged her, whether she’d want her kids to become actors, how she turned her love of cooking into a business, how fame has changed since the ’90s, why you should always eat the bread, and so much more. And don’t miss Tiffani's mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, our part 2 to this conversation where she’s answering burning fan questions, dropping Thursday, October 1! This episode is brought to you by Travel Guard. Enter here to win $10,000 for your most unhinged & unforgettable travel story!  Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And just like that, its that time of year again. On this episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy is celebrating the season that seems to wake up all our senses at once. From crisp mornings and changing leaves to cozy sweaters, favorite movies, and the familiar (pumpkin) smells of the season, fall has a way of making us feel comforted and connected to our memories. But Tommy believes this season offers us something even bigger: a chance to begin again. Today Tommy explores why fall can feel like an unofficial new year. As summer winds down and familiar routines return, many of us feel ready to reset, reconnect with the people we love, and make space for what matters most. If life has felt busy or disconnected lately, consider this your invitation to make the plans, put on the cozy sweater, savor your favorite fall treat, go after your hopes and dreams and enjoy this chapter while it’s here. The season goes quickly. Let’s give ourselves permission to celebrate it. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before.  Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials!  Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by beloved country singer and songwriter Carly Pearce. Her new album, Honest Woman, is out now, and it’s some of her most personal work yet. In this episode, Carly opens up about how this is the first album she has made no compromises on, why she will never hide her age, and why she sees growing older as a gift. She shares how she deeply explored comparison in some of her most vulnerable songs on Honest Woman and why our worth can’t rest entirely on our careers. She also talks about collaborating with Riley Green, how she goes about choosing an album’s final tracklist, the song she can’t wait to hear fans sing back to her on tour, her personal connection to the late great Dolly Parton, what Dolly meant to her, her powerful message to women and so much more.  Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re taking a fall rewind as Tommy revisits a fan-favorite conversation with Caterina Scorsone, also known as Dr. Amelia Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, ahead of the Season 23 premiere in just a few weeks. Caterina opens up about what keeps playing Amelia exciting after almost two decades, why her connection with fans feels so intimate, and which of Amelia’s moments have meant the most to her. She also reflects on exploring Amelia’s meaningful relationship with Kai (played by E.R. Fightmaster), reveals how Amelia was originally conceived as a queer character, and discusses the care she has poured into portraying Amelia’s addiction journey. Caterina also shares her personal relationship with grief, why prioritizing our mental health is so important, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy takes you back to Paris in 2015 to share for the very first time the full story of the day his husband Gio surprised him with a proposal in front of the Eiffel Tower, and how one engagement photo unexpectedly became something much bigger than either of them could have imagined. After the photo went viral, Tommy and Gio began receiving deeply moving messages from the LGBTQ+ community who saw new possibilities for their own lives, as well as parents who felt more hopeful about the futures awaiting their children. The experience showed Tommy firsthand how powerful representation can be and that no matter what walk of life we come from, we all just want to feel seen. Eleven years later, Tommy reflects on everything that moment taught him including love still gives people hope, happiness is worth celebrating and that joy, even the joy of complete strangers, can bring us together. In a world that often feels divided, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that there is still so much goodness around us and so many people rooting for love to win. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Murray comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? And after listening to this, check out the full interview with James Murray that dropped earlier this week (the episode prior to this one)! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation!Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast NetworkProducers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbeforeYouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tommy is joined by James “Murr” Murray, one of the funniest and most beloved comedians in the world. Audiences fell in love with Murr on the hit series Impractical Jokers, where he and his lifelong friends challenge one another to pull outrageous pranks and embarrass themselves in front of unsuspecting strangers. Now, Murr is flexing his horror muscles as the co-writer and producer of Don’t Move, the new movie based on his bestselling book of the same name. In this episode, Murr opens up about one of the most surprising parts of being a comedian, whether he ever gets tired of being the funny guy, and if any part of Impractical Jokers is staged. He also takes Tommy behind the scenes of what it really takes to bring the show to life, reveals which outrageous moments remain his favorites, explains why the group keeps politics out of its comedy, and shares why wearable technology gives him so much anxiety. Murr also discusses his journey into writing nine horror novels, adapting Don’t Move for the screen, and refusing to wait for someone else to give him permission to make the movie. He shares how he created the opportunity himself, names the one horror film he could watch for the rest of his life, and teases what audiences can expect from future seasons of Impractical Jokers. Murr also reflects on scaling the Empire State Building and opens up about one of the most difficult decisions of his life while his father was dying from Alzheimer’s disease. And don’t miss Murr’s rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, part two of this conversation, dropping Thursday, September 17! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane, Josh Kolodny Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBefore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.