https://simplecast.com We never really graduate from high school. The crushes, the break-ups, the frenemies, the starring roles, and the chorus parts…they all make us who we are today. On Back to School, Broadway mainstay and longtime talk show host Seth Rudetsky interviews celebrities about their high school experiences—and how those experiences continue to shape them. Copyright 2021 SiriusXM en-us Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:36:50 +0000 https://www.siriusxm.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8436e3c1-2479-4466-ac48-fa58259960bb/0a26abb1-6b2e-4046-b039-99e560ee8ff3/3000x3000/back-20to-20school.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.siriusxm.com episodic We never really graduate from high school. The crushes, the break-ups, the frenemies, the starring roles, and the chorus parts…they all make us who we are today. On Back to School, Broadway mainstay and longtime talk show host Seth Rudetsky interviews celebrities about their high school experiences—and how those experiences continue to shape them. SiriusXM true https://feeds.simplecast.com/tEtU2vQN high school, chat, back to school, bully, yearbook, celebrity SiriusXM podcasts@siriusxm.com b4e43663-a1db-453f-9bc1-23a1cdf0a037 Skylar Astin had a lot of jobs in high school. First of all, he was already acting professionally. But he also worked as a telemarketer, which he used as an opportunity to practice his dialects, and at Hollister, where he had to ask grown men, "Do you support our flops?" This is the last episode of Season 3, so thanks for listening and don't forget to share with a celebrity-obsessed friend!

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (seth rudetksy, skylar astin) https://www.siriusxm.com Skylar Astin had a lot of jobs in high school. First of all, he was already acting professionally. But he also worked as a telemarketer, which he used as an opportunity to practice his dialects, and at Hollister, where he had to ask grown men, "Do you support our flops?" This is the last episode of Season 3, so thanks for listening and don't forget to share with a celebrity-obsessed friend!

]]> Skylar Astin seth rudetksy, skylar astin 00:38:25 Skylar Astin had a lot of jobs in high school. First of all, he was already acting professionally. But he also worked as a telemarketer, which he used as an opportunity to practice his dialects, and at Hollister, where he had to ask grown men, "Do you support our flops?" This is the last episode of Season 3, so thanks for listening and don't forget to share with a celebrity-obsessed friend! Skylar Astin had a lot of jobs in high school. First of all, he was already acting professionally. But he also worked as a telemarketer, which he used as an opportunity to practice his dialects, and at Hollister, where he had to ask grown men, "Do you support our flops?" This is the last episode of Season 3, so thanks for listening and don't forget to share with a celebrity-obsessed friend! funny, actor, high school, memories, musicals, nostalgia true full 23 3 f451c12e-eb04-42b6-a9b2-fc44c2bc9a6c Noah Wyle of "ER" fame went to a boarding school, where, in addition to his schoolwork, he had to care for a horse. But in between mucking out the stall and riding practice, he still found time to get in plenty of trouble and discover his passion for acting.

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (noah wyle, seth rudetksy) https://www.siriusxm.com Noah Wyle of "ER" fame went to a boarding school, where, in addition to his schoolwork, he had to care for a horse. But in between mucking out the stall and riding practice, he still found time to get in plenty of trouble and discover his passion for acting.

]]> Noah Wyle noah wyle, seth rudetksy 00:38:01 Noah Wyle of "ER" fame went to a boarding school, where, in addition to his schoolwork, he had to care for a horse. But in between mucking out the stall and riding practice, he still found time to get in plenty of trouble and discover his passion for acting. Noah Wyle of "ER" fame went to a boarding school, where, in addition to his schoolwork, he had to care for a horse. But in between mucking out the stall and riding practice, he still found time to get in plenty of trouble and discover his passion for acting. actor, high school, memories, horses, nostalgia, horse true full 22 3 a8be0573-635c-429e-981c-4a5d5287cfc4 Megan Mullally, AKA Karen from "Will and Grace," knew she wanted to be a performer from day one. She entered high school focused on ballet, but one fateful cabaret-style singing performance gave her the bug.

]]> Tue, 5 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (seth rudetsky, megan mullally) https://www.siriusxm.com Megan Mullally, AKA Karen from "Will and Grace," knew she wanted to be a performer from day one. She entered high school focused on ballet, but one fateful cabaret-style singing performance gave her the bug.

]]> Megan Mullally seth rudetsky, megan mullally 00:39:57 Megan Mullally, AKA Karen from "Will and Grace," knew she wanted to be a performer from day one. She entered high school focused on ballet, but one fateful cabaret-style singing performance gave her the bug. Megan Mullally, AKA Karen from "Will and Grace," knew she wanted to be a performer from day one. She entered high school focused on ballet, but one fateful cabaret-style singing performance gave her the bug. comedy, funny, actor, high school, memories, nostalgia true full 21 3 e8b747bd-b4d8-4bbd-beeb-7d99850b245a When Ryan O'Connell, the creator of "Special," came out of the closet, he threw a sexuality reveal party that was the talk of his high school. Plus, growing up with cerebral palsy, wanting his life to be like the movie "Thirteen," and how a medical malpractice lawsuit changed his life.

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (ryan oconnell, seth rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com When Ryan O'Connell, the creator of "Special," came out of the closet, he threw a sexuality reveal party that was the talk of his high school. Plus, growing up with cerebral palsy, wanting his life to be like the movie "Thirteen," and how a medical malpractice lawsuit changed his life.

]]> Ryan O'Connell ryan oconnell, seth rudetsky 00:35:35 When Ryan O'Connell, the creator of "Special," came out of the closet, he threw a sexuality reveal party that was the talk of his high school. Plus, growing up with cerebral palsy, wanting his life to be like the movie "Thirteen," and how a medical malpractice lawsuit changed his life. When Ryan O'Connell, the creator of "Special," came out of the closet, he threw a sexuality reveal party that was the talk of his high school. Plus, growing up with cerebral palsy, wanting his life to be like the movie "Thirteen," and how a medical malpractice lawsuit changed his life. high school, cerebral palsy, disability, cp, nostalgia true full 20 3 825e1685-851b-4f7c-ba72-5ecdc463803a Comedian Joel Kim Booster left home at the age of 17 after his super-Christian parents learned he was gay. On this episode, he explains how he navigated that alongside the regular trials and tribulations of high school.

]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (joel kim booster, seth rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com Comedian Joel Kim Booster left home at the age of 17 after his super-Christian parents learned he was gay. On this episode, he explains how he navigated that alongside the regular trials and tribulations of high school.

]]> Joel Kim Booster joel kim booster, seth rudetsky 00:39:41 Comedian Joel Kim Booster left home at the age of 17 after his super-Christian parents learned he was gay. On this episode, he explains how he navigated that alongside the regular trials and tribulations of high school. Comedian Joel Kim Booster left home at the age of 17 after his super-Christian parents learned he was gay. On this episode, he explains how he navigated that alongside the regular trials and tribulations of high school. comedian, high school, memories, gay, coming out, nostalgia true full 19 3 12eb52dd-bf8c-4384-bb40-b7f0bbae7179 Comedian Sydnee Washington's high school experience was the opposite of boring. Going to prom with her godbrother? Check. Setting her house on fire? Check again. Plus, hear about the case of toxic shock syndrome so memorable it "made her who she is today." 

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:40:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Sydnee Washington) https://www.siriusxm.com Comedian Sydnee Washington's high school experience was the opposite of boring. Going to prom with her godbrother? Check. Setting her house on fire? Check again. Plus, hear about the case of toxic shock syndrome so memorable it "made her who she is today." 

]]> Sydnee Washington Seth Rudetsky, Sydnee Washington 00:33:15 Comedian Sydnee Washington's high school experience was the opposite of boring. Going to prom with her godbrother? Check. Setting her house on fire? Check again. Plus, hear about the case of toxic shock syndrome so memorable it "made her who she is today." Comedian Sydnee Washington's high school experience was the opposite of boring. Going to prom with her godbrother? Check. Setting her house on fire? Check again. Plus, hear about the case of toxic shock syndrome so memorable it "made her who she is today." funny, comedian, high school, memories, fire, nostalgia, new york true full 18 3 c0df2be2-b47b-42b2-b534-f94dc28c00c6 If you're familiar with comedian and "Search Party" actor John Early, you will not be surprised to learn that, in high school, he was friends with his female teachers, tormented his male teachers, and took it upon himself to whip the drama department into shape. Don't worry though, there's plenty you will be surprised by, too.

]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, John Early) https://www.siriusxm.com If you're familiar with comedian and "Search Party" actor John Early, you will not be surprised to learn that, in high school, he was friends with his female teachers, tormented his male teachers, and took it upon himself to whip the drama department into shape. Don't worry though, there's plenty you will be surprised by, too.

]]> John Early Seth Rudetsky, John Early 00:47:08 If you're familiar with comedian and "Search Party" actor John Early, you will not be surprised to learn that, in high school, he made friends with his female teachers, was so funny people were scared of him, and took it upon himself to whip the drama department into shape. Don't worry, though—there's plenty you will be surprised by, too. If you're familiar with comedian and "Search Party" actor John Early, you will not be surprised to learn that, in high school, he made friends with his female teachers, was so funny people were scared of him, and took it upon himself to whip the drama department into shape. Don't worry, though—there's plenty you will be surprised by, too. actor, comedian, high school, memories, theater, drama, nostalgia, search party true full 17 3 40d30c1e-fbfe-452c-be00-8e3d00f1761a Before SNL's Ana Gasteyer was an actor, singer, and sketch comedian, she was a violinist. In fact, she once spent her precious summer months at a chamber music camp she describes as a "living hell." Plus, hear all about her devastating senior year musical casting and the rats that haunted her childhood home.

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Ana Gasteyer) https://www.siriusxm.com Before SNL's Ana Gasteyer was an actor, singer, and sketch comedian, she was a violinist. In fact, she once spent her precious summer months at a chamber music camp she describes as a "living hell." Plus, hear all about her devastating senior year musical casting and the rats that haunted her childhood home.

]]> Ana Gasteyer Seth Rudetsky, Ana Gasteyer 00:29:21 Before SNL's Ana Gasteyer was an actor, singer, and sketch comedian, she was a violinist. In fact, she once spent her precious summer months at a chamber music camp she describes as a "living hell." Plus, hear all about her devastating senior year musical casting and the rats that haunted her childhood home. Before SNL's Ana Gasteyer was an actor, singer, and sketch comedian, she was a violinist. In fact, she once spent her precious summer months at a chamber music camp she describes as a "living hell." Plus, hear all about her devastating senior year musical casting and the rats that haunted her childhood home. snl, actor, comedian, saturday night live, wicked true full 16 3 d39d0120-76e7-48d4-894b-47a9bc97628a Drag queen Nina West went to a Catholic high school, which made coming to terms with his sexuality...interesting. But he managed to dodge the girls who had crushes on him and see his first drag show at the local gay bar.

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Nina West) https://www.siriusxm.com Drag queen Nina West went to a Catholic high school, which made coming to terms with his sexuality...interesting. But he managed to dodge the girls who had crushes on him and see his first drag show at the local gay bar.

]]> Nina West Seth Rudetsky, Nina West 00:49:34 Drag queen Nina West went to a Catholic high school, which made coming to terms with his sexuality...interesting. But he managed to dodge the girls who had crushes on him and see his first drag show at the local gay bar. Drag queen Nina West went to a Catholic high school, which made coming to terms with his sexuality...interesting. But he managed to dodge the girls who had crushes on him and see his first drag show at the local gay bar. drag queen, rupaul, drag race, high school, gay, nostalgia true full 15 3 96c7bde4-4103-4f85-aed3-5918e63642b7 If you're looking for wild high school stories, you've come to the right place. Camryn Manheim's teenage years included an arrest, suing her own father, and something called an "orgy tent." This is our last episode of the season; we'll see you in the new year! 

]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (seth rudetsky, camryn manheim) https://www.siriusxm.com If you're looking for wild high school stories, you've come to the right place. Camryn Manheim's teenage years included an arrest, suing her own father, and something called an "orgy tent." This is our last episode of the season; we'll see you in the new year! 

]]> Camryn Manheim seth rudetsky, camryn manheim 00:48:43 If you're looking for wild high school stories, you've come to the right place. Camryn Manheim's teenage years included an arrest, suing her own father, and something called an "orgy tent." This is our last episode of the season; we'll see you in the new year! If you're looking for wild high school stories, you've come to the right place. Camryn Manheim's teenage years included an arrest, suing her own father, and something called an "orgy tent." This is our last episode of the season; we'll see you in the new year! high school, renaissance faire, hitchhiking, family, sue true full 14 2 8ffdea09-0c45-408d-a12b-279302b385cf Comedian and actress Caroline Rhea went to a tiny, all-girls high school in Canada. Here, she describes her extremely innocent upbringing, including how she made money by sewing and selling stuffed mice in Elizabethan costumes.

]]> Tue, 1 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Caroline Rhea) https://www.siriusxm.com Comedian and actress Caroline Rhea went to a tiny, all-girls high school in Canada. Here, she describes her extremely innocent upbringing, including how she made money by sewing and selling stuffed mice in Elizabethan costumes.

]]> Caroline Rhea Seth Rudetsky, Caroline Rhea 00:32:03 Comedian and actress Caroline Rhea went to a tiny, all-girls high school in Canada. Here, she describes her extremely innocent upbringing, including how she made money by sewing and selling stuffed mice in Elizabethan costumes. Comedian and actress Caroline Rhea went to a tiny, all-girls high school in Canada. Here, she describes her extremely innocent upbringing, including how she made money by sewing and selling stuffed mice in Elizabethan costumes. comedian, high school, canada true full 13 2 a9e26ec6-5034-42db-ad43-4e6c6e2a2f80 Growing up, comedian Judy Gold was teased relentlessly for being tall. She finally found her place—and sense of humor—among the band kids. Plus, she had a secret girlfriend long before she ever came out.

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Judy Gold, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com Growing up, comedian Judy Gold was teased relentlessly for being tall. She finally found her place—and sense of humor—among the band kids. Plus, she had a secret girlfriend long before she ever came out.

]]> Judy Gold Judy Gold, Seth Rudetsky 00:37:38 Growing up, comedian Judy Gold was teased relentlessly for being tall. She finally found her place—and sense of humor—among the band kids. Plus, she had a secret girlfriend long before she ever came out. Growing up, comedian Judy Gold was teased relentlessly for being tall. She finally found her place—and sense of humor—among the band kids. Plus, she had a secret girlfriend long before she ever came out. lesbian, high school, band geek, dating, tall true full 12 2 6b2c4a3c-950c-4399-a3f8-e4cb8ff5523d Marilu Henner has no problem remembering high school. She has highly superior autobiographical memory, which means that she remembers virtually every day of her life in vivid detail. On this week's episode, she talks about growing up in a house that was also a dance studio and performing in the original company of "Greece." 

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Marilu Henner) https://www.siriusxm.com Marilu Henner has no problem remembering high school. She has highly superior autobiographical memory, which means that she remembers virtually every day of her life in vivid detail. On this week's episode, she talks about growing up in a house that was also a dance studio and performing in the original company of "Greece." 

]]> Marilu Henner Seth Rudetsky, Marilu Henner 00:37:10 Marilu Henner has no problem remembering high school. She has highly superior autobiographical memory, which means that she remembers virtually every day of her life in vivid detail. On this week's episode, she talks about growing up in a house that was also a dance studio and performing in the original company of "Greece." Marilu Henner has no problem remembering high school. She has highly superior autobiographical memory, which means that she remembers virtually every day of her life in vivid detail. On this week's episode, she talks about growing up in a house that was also a dance studio and performing in the original company of "Greece." high school, sex, catholic school, actress, 60s true full 11 2 f2b35093-e500-4b68-bc3b-274afa048102 On this episode, Mario Cantone (AKA Anthony from "Sex and the City") talks about the teacher who made him feel comfortable coming out in the '70s and his mother's many insurance scams. 

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Mario Cantone, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com On this episode, Mario Cantone (AKA Anthony from "Sex and the City") talks about the teacher who made him feel comfortable coming out in the '70s and his mother's many insurance scams. 

]]> Mario Cantone Mario Cantone, Seth Rudetsky 00:32:01 On this episode, Mario Cantone (AKA Anthony from "Sex and the City") talks about the teacher who made him feel comfortable coming out in the '70s and his mother's many insurance scams. On this episode, Mario Cantone (AKA Anthony from "Sex and the City") talks about the teacher who made him feel comfortable coming out in the '70s and his mother's many insurance scams. comedian, high school, gay true full 10 2 10e6a9a8-6e8c-4fef-9ec9-24e8eece98cf Colleen Ballinger, AKA Miranda Sings, was raised super-Christian. She was homeschooled through the eighth grade and had, in her words, "hair down to her butt." Then, she went to a public high school. Hear all about her rude awakening on this week's episode.

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Colleen Ballinger, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com Colleen Ballinger, AKA Miranda Sings, was raised super-Christian. She was homeschooled through the eighth grade and had, in her words, "hair down to her butt." Then, she went to a public high school. Hear all about her rude awakening on this week's episode.

]]> Colleen Ballinger Colleen Ballinger, Seth Rudetsky 00:44:06 Colleen Ballinger, AKA Miranda Sings, was raised super-Christian. She was homeschooled through the eighth grade and had, in her words, "hair down to her butt." Then, she went to a public high school. Hear all about her rude awakening on this week's episode. Colleen Ballinger, AKA Miranda Sings, was raised super-Christian. She was homeschooled through the eighth grade and had, in her words, "hair down to her butt." Then, she went to a public high school. Hear all about her rude awakening on this week's episode. religion, funny, christian, musical theater true full 9 2 5efbed85-89a6-436e-a7cc-59d6d7b6ea53 "Desperate Housewives" actress Dana Delany went to four different high schools in four years. On this episode, she opens up about boarding school, heartbreak, and why she always celebrates the anniversary of the day she lost her virginity. 

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Dana Delany) https://www.siriusxm.com "Desperate Housewives" actress Dana Delany went to four different high schools in four years. On this episode, she opens up about boarding school, heartbreak, and why she always celebrates the anniversary of the day she lost her virginity. 

]]> Dana Delany Seth Rudetsky, Dana Delany 00:36:07 "Desperate Housewives" actress Dana Delany went to four different high schools in four years. On this episode, she opens up about boarding school, heartbreak, and why she always celebrates the anniversary of the day she lost her virginity. "Desperate Housewives" actress Dana Delany went to four different high schools in four years. On this episode, she opens up about boarding school, heartbreak, and why she always celebrates the anniversary of the day she lost her virginity. high school, sex, boarding school, virginity, actress true full 8 2 011dc0b7-844d-419c-9f1a-8377a4b85879 Bowen Yang is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. But in high school, he was fighting for stage time against a drama teacher who was determined to keep him in the ensemble. Plus, he describes the fateful AOL chat window that outed him to his parents. Catch Bowen on SNL or check out his podcast, Las Culturistas.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Bowen Yang, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com Bowen Yang is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. But in high school, he was fighting for stage time against a drama teacher who was determined to keep him in the ensemble. Plus, he describes the fateful AOL chat window that outed him to his parents. Catch Bowen on SNL or check out his podcast, Las Culturistas.

]]> Bowen Yang Bowen Yang, Seth Rudetsky 00:44:06 Bowen Yang is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. But in high school, he was fighting for stage time against a drama teacher who was determined to keep him in the ensemble. Plus, he describes the fateful AOL chat window that outed him to his parents. Catch Bowen on SNL or check out his podcast, Las Culturistas. Bowen Yang is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. But in high school, he was fighting for stage time against a drama teacher who was determined to keep him in the ensemble. Plus, he describes the fateful AOL chat window that outed him to his parents. Catch Bowen on SNL or check out his podcast, Las Culturistas. snl, high school, gay, coming out true full 7 2 468d0d6b-c84f-48b2-83a6-82b49d68ca07 These days, BD Wong is a seasoned and acclaimed actor. But in high school, he once entered a scene seven minutes late because he couldn't find the prop. Plus, he talks about his adventures at San Francisco gay bars in the '70s. 

]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, BD Wong) https://www.siriusxm.com These days, BD Wong is a seasoned and acclaimed actor. But in high school, he once entered a scene seven minutes late because he couldn't find the prop. Plus, he talks about his adventures at San Francisco gay bars in the '70s. 

]]> BD Wong Seth Rudetsky, BD Wong 00:33:05 These days, BD Wong is a seasoned and acclaimed actor. But in high school, he once entered a scene seven minutes late because he couldn't find the prop. Plus, he talks about his adventures at San Francisco gay bars in the '70s. These days, BD Wong is a seasoned and acclaimed actor. But in high school, he once entered a scene seven minutes late because he couldn't find the prop. Plus, he talks about his adventures at San Francisco gay bars in the '70s. actor, gay bar, coming out true full 6 2 6e7ba1f5-4948-4360-a6df-0dee126ed33e You may think someone as handsome and talented as Patrick Wilson would have an easy time in high school. And you would be *mostly* right. But he did have his fair share of heartbreak, injury, and getting in trouble. Hear all about it on this week's episode. 

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:00:09 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Patrick Wilson) https://www.siriusxm.com You may think someone as handsome and talented as Patrick Wilson would have an easy time in high school. And you would be *mostly* right. But he did have his fair share of heartbreak, injury, and getting in trouble. Hear all about it on this week's episode. 

]]> Patrick Wilson Seth Rudetsky, Patrick Wilson 00:27:46 You may think someone as handsome and talented as Patrick Wilson would have an easy time in high school. And you would be *mostly* right. But he did have his fair share of heartbreak, injury, and getting in trouble. Hear all about it on this week's episode. You may think someone as handsome and talented as Patrick Wilson would have an easy time in high school. And you would be *mostly* right. But he did have his fair share of heartbreak, injury, and getting in trouble. Hear all about it on this week's episode. funny, actor, high school, teenager, embarrassing true full 5 2 bcdf41a9-bf93-4bce-8df6-d035563a92f5 Maureen McCormick, AKA Marcia Brady, was already a famous working actress when she was a teenager. But it turns out, she also went to regular public school when she wasn't filming! Here, she talks about making out at the movies and riding to prom in the back of a pickup truck. 

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:00:24 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Maureen McCormick, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com Maureen McCormick, AKA Marcia Brady, was already a famous working actress when she was a teenager. But it turns out, she also went to regular public school when she wasn't filming! Here, she talks about making out at the movies and riding to prom in the back of a pickup truck. 

]]> Maureen McCormick Maureen McCormick, Seth Rudetsky 00:34:51 Maureen McCormick, AKA Marcia Brady, was already a famous working actress when she was a teenager. But it turns out, she also went to regular public school when she wasn't filming! Here, she talks about making out at the movies and riding to prom in the back of a pickup truck. Maureen McCormick, AKA Marcia Brady, was already a famous working actress when she was a teenager. But it turns out, she also went to regular public school when she wasn't filming! Here, she talks about making out at the movies and riding to prom in the back of a pickup truck. funny, high school, the brady bunch, teenage true full 4 2 3b9ef1c6-9aa2-4fd9-b9d2-3d200c689b95 Growing up, Rosie Perez lived in a Catholic convent home in Dutchess County. So when she finally moved in with her aunt and started attending high school in Queens, it was a major culture shock. In this episode, she talks about the kid from her block who gave her kissing lessons and defending herself when four girls attacked her in the park with a switchblade.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:00:04 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (seth rudetsky, rosie perez) https://www.siriusxm.com Growing up, Rosie Perez lived in a Catholic convent home in Dutchess County. So when she finally moved in with her aunt and started attending high school in Queens, it was a major culture shock. In this episode, she talks about the kid from her block who gave her kissing lessons and defending herself when four girls attacked her in the park with a switchblade.

]]> Rosie Perez seth rudetsky, rosie perez 00:45:45 Growing up, Rosie Perez lived in a Catholic convent home in Dutchess County. So when she finally moved in with her aunt and started attending high school in Queens, it was a major culture shock. In this episode, she talks about the kid from her block who gave her kissing lessons and defending herself when four girls attacked her in the park with a switchblade. Growing up, Rosie Perez lived in a Catholic convent home in Dutchess County. So when she finally moved in with her aunt and started attending high school in Queens, it was a major culture shock. In this episode, she talks about the kid from her block who gave her kissing lessons and defending herself when four girls attacked her in the park with a switchblade. foster care, high school, jumped true full 3 2 cc7e5723-f23d-404e-b9b6-0b26357718df When Wayne Brady entered high school, he joined the ROTC program, thinking he would go into the military like his dad. But now he realizes that what he really liked about it was getting to wear a costume. On this episode, he talks about being a poor kid at a rich school and how theater made him feel at home.

]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2020 04:00:11 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Wayne Brady, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com When Wayne Brady entered high school, he joined the ROTC program, thinking he would go into the military like his dad. But now he realizes that what he really liked about it was getting to wear a costume. On this episode, he talks about being a poor kid at a rich school and how theater made him feel at home.

]]> Wayne Brady Wayne Brady, Seth Rudetsky 00:41:40 When Wayne Brady entered high school, he joined the ROTC program, thinking he would go into the military like his dad. But now he realizes that what he really liked about it was getting to wear a costume. On this episode, he talks about being a poor kid at a rich school and how theater made him feel at home. When Wayne Brady entered high school, he joined the ROTC program, thinking he would go into the military like his dad. But now he realizes that what he really liked about it was getting to wear a costume. On this episode, he talks about being a poor kid at a rich school and how theater made him feel at home. father, race, theater, drama, bussing, military, black, parents true full 2 2 11f027bd-dee3-4333-bf1e-76d8e05d0b24 On the first episode of Season 2, Seth catches up with comedy legend Martin Short. Growing up, Martin hosted an imaginary variety show in his parents' attic and was funny enough to get himself out of trouble. He also talks about losing his brother and parents at a young age and how it brought him closer to his siblings.

]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2020 04:00:04 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Martin Short, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com On the first episode of Season 2, Seth catches up with comedy legend Martin Short. Growing up, Martin hosted an imaginary variety show in his parents' attic and was funny enough to get himself out of trouble. He also talks about losing his brother and parents at a young age and how it brought him closer to his siblings.

]]> Martin Short Martin Short, Seth Rudetsky 00:35:14 On the first episode of Season 2, Seth catches up with comedy legend Martin Short. Growing up, Martin hosted an imaginary variety show in his parents' attic and was funny enough to get himself out of trouble. He also talks about losing his brother and parents at a young age and how it brought him closer to his siblings. On the first episode of Season 2, Seth catches up with comedy legend Martin Short. Growing up, Martin hosted an imaginary variety show in his parents' attic and was funny enough to get himself out of trouble. He also talks about losing his brother and parents at a young age and how it brought him closer to his siblings. comedy, actor, comedian, showbiz, loss, interview, canada true full 1 2 a084e63c-f968-4772-b40e-df1a14d0b70b You may know Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith from “Cheers,” but she’s been performing basically her entire life. And performing was all she wanted to do—which is why she spent most of her high school years smoking weed and longing for Broadway. This is the final episode of the first season of Seth Rudetsky’s Back to School. We’ll be back soon with Season 2!

]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 17:59:12 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Bebe Neuwirth, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com You may know Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith from “Cheers,” but she’s been performing basically her entire life. And performing was all she wanted to do—which is why she spent most of her high school years smoking weed and longing for Broadway. This is the final episode of the first season of Seth Rudetsky’s Back to School. We’ll be back soon with Season 2!

]]> Bebe Neuwirth Bebe Neuwirth, Seth Rudetsky 00:33:42 You may know Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith from “Cheers,” but she’s been performing basically her entire life. And performing was all she wanted to do—which is why she spent most of her high school years smoking weed and longing for Broadway. This is the final episode of the first season of Seth Rudetsky’s Back to School. We’ll be back soon with Season 2! You may know Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith from “Cheers,” but she’s been performing basically her entire life. And performing was all she wanted to do—which is why she spent most of her high school years smoking weed and longing for Broadway. This is the final episode of the first season of Seth Rudetsky’s Back to School. We’ll be back soon with Season 2! high school, cheers, growing up false full 9 1 a1800867-86c1-4c0b-8897-07cf86ccb755 Don’t mess with Jason Alexander. He’s been studying martial arts since he was a kid, and has had to use it a few times as an adult. Here, he also talks about the perks and pitfalls of becoming a professional actor at just 14.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 21:19:15 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Jason Alexander) https://www.siriusxm.com Don’t mess with Jason Alexander. He’s been studying martial arts since he was a kid, and has had to use it a few times as an adult. Here, he also talks about the perks and pitfalls of becoming a professional actor at just 14.

]]> Jason Alexander Seth Rudetsky, Jason Alexander 00:46:07 Don’t mess with Jason Alexander. He’s been studying martial arts since he was a kid, and has had to use it a few times as an adult. Here, he also talks about the perks and pitfalls of becoming a professional actor at just 14. Don’t mess with Jason Alexander. He’s been studying martial arts since he was a kid, and has had to use it a few times as an adult. Here, he also talks about the perks and pitfalls of becoming a professional actor at just 14. seinfeld, high school, adulting, growing up false full 8 1 3740321c-794d-4c59-b0cc-d0534ba791a9 The first time Bob the Drag Queen did drag, it was for Spirit Week. But it was another student’s drag that inspired him to come out. Plus, he talks about his childhood dream of becoming a wrestling announcer and tells the story of a karmic fistfight.

]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 21:32:40 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Bob the Drag Queen, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com The first time Bob the Drag Queen did drag, it was for Spirit Week. But it was another student’s drag that inspired him to come out. Plus, he talks about his childhood dream of becoming a wrestling announcer and tells the story of a karmic fistfight.

]]> Bob the Drag Queen Bob the Drag Queen, Seth Rudetsky 00:44:33 The first time Bob the Drag Queen did drag, it was for Spirit Week. But it was another student’s drag that inspired him to come out. Plus, he talks about his childhood dream of becoming a wrestling announcer and tells the story of a karmic fistfight. The first time Bob the Drag Queen did drag, it was for Spirit Week. But it was another student’s drag that inspired him to come out. Plus, he talks about his childhood dream of becoming a wrestling announcer and tells the story of a karmic fistfight. drag race, high school, coming out false full 7 1 c44b7489-2468-4cfb-a712-4c52347ff38b When Oscar winner Allison Janney was in high school, she was on her way to becoming a professional ice skater. Then, a freak accident forced her to change course. Plus, she admits to less wholesome teenage pastimes like cheating, shoplifting, and playing spin-the-bottle.

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:15:19 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Allison Janney) https://www.siriusxm.com When Oscar winner Allison Janney was in high school, she was on her way to becoming a professional ice skater. Then, a freak accident forced her to change course. Plus, she admits to less wholesome teenage pastimes like cheating, shoplifting, and playing spin-the-bottle.

]]> Allison Janney Seth Rudetsky, Allison Janney 00:41:19 When Oscar winner Allison Janney was in high school, she was on her way to becoming a professional ice skater. Then, a freak accident forced her to change course. Plus, she admits to less wholesome teenage pastimes like cheating, shoplifting, and playing spin-the-bottle. When Oscar winner Allison Janney was in high school, she was on her way to becoming a professional ice skater. Then, a freak accident forced her to change course. Plus, she admits to less wholesome teenage pastimes like cheating, shoplifting, and playing spin-the-bottle. high school, the west wing, growing up false full 6 1 4def92ea-c8bc-4752-8b42-c565a029fa3f Rosie O’Donnell always knew she’d be famous, but she never thought she’d come out. On this episode, she talks about the difficulty of growing up without a mom and the people that helped her through it.

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:47:14 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Rosie O'Donnell) https://www.siriusxm.com Rosie O’Donnell always knew she’d be famous, but she never thought she’d come out. On this episode, she talks about the difficulty of growing up without a mom and the people that helped her through it.

]]> Rosie O'Donnell Seth Rudetsky, Rosie O'Donnell 00:39:35 Rosie O’Donnell always knew she’d be famous, but she never thought she’d come out. On this episode, she talks about the difficulty of growing up without a mom and the people that helped her through it. Rosie O’Donnell always knew she’d be famous, but she never thought she’d come out. On this episode, she talks about the difficulty of growing up without a mom and the people that helped her through it. high school, coming out, growing up false full 5 1 87efb2de-86cf-4448-a509-fbb3c1b237f1 Before Sean Hayes was winning Emmy awards, he was winning the Golden Crutch award for being the clumsiest person in his high school drama department. Hear how he earned the title, plus how he coped with getting hazed, on this week’s episode.

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:03:34 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky, Sean Hayes) https://www.siriusxm.com Before Sean Hayes was winning Emmy awards, he was winning the Golden Crutch award for being the clumsiest person in his high school drama department. Hear how he earned the title, plus how he coped with getting hazed, on this week’s episode.

]]> Sean Hayes Seth Rudetsky, Sean Hayes 00:29:21 Before Sean Hayes was winning Emmy awards, he was winning the Golden Crutch award for being the clumsiest person in his high school drama department. Hear how he earned the title, plus how he coped with getting hazed, on this week’s episode. Before Sean Hayes was winning Emmy awards, he was winning the Golden Crutch award for being the clumsiest person in his high school drama department. Hear how he earned the title, plus how he coped with getting hazed, on this week’s episode. high school, will and grace, hazing, will & grace false full 4 1 5c2626bb-e26b-41cf-a21c-b0a3f30881e9 When Michael Urie was a teenager he thought he'd grow up to be a Texas high school drama teacher. Find out how he dominated Speech and Debate, came into his sexuality, and became a star!

]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2020 20:51:30 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Michael Urie, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com When Michael Urie was a teenager he thought he'd grow up to be a Texas high school drama teacher. Find out how he dominated Speech and Debate, came into his sexuality, and became a star!

]]> Michael Urie Michael Urie, Seth Rudetsky 00:47:11 When Michael Urie was a teenager he thought he'd grow up to be a Texas high school drama teacher. Find out how he dominated Speech and Debate, came into his sexuality, and became a star! When Michael Urie was a teenager he thought he'd grow up to be a Texas high school drama teacher. Find out how he dominated Speech and Debate, came into his sexuality, and became a star! ugly betty, actor, high school, coming out false full 3 1 1ce0bef8-1bee-4b43-b1c9-e39c2edc895e Did you know Vanessa Williams accidentally grew marijuana in her mother's greenhouse? Find out how in this week's episode. Plus, hear what it was like for her to be grounded from 9th-11th grade and to be one of the only black kids in her high school.

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:18:37 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Vanessa Williams, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com Did you know Vanessa Williams accidentally grew marijuana in her mother's greenhouse? Find out how in this week's episode. Plus, hear what it was like for her to be grounded from 9th-11th grade and to be one of the only black kids in her high school.

]]> Vanessa Williams Vanessa Williams, Seth Rudetsky 00:40:06 Did you know Vanessa Williams accidentally grew marijuana in her mother's greenhouse? Find out how in this week's episode. Plus, hear what it was like for her to be grounded from 9th-11th grade and to be one of the only black kids in her high school. Did you know Vanessa Williams accidentally grew marijuana in her mother's greenhouse? Find out how in this week's episode. Plus, hear what it was like for her to be grounded from 9th-11th grade and to be one of the only black kids in her high school. ugly betty, songwriter, high school, desperate housewives, singer false full 2 1 d2bd4007-fb38-4411-be19-c1532db82329 Ever wonder what “the real Aaron Samuels” wrote in Tina Fey’s yearbook? On this debut episode, Seth sits down with the comedy legend to discuss her star turn as Van Helsing in her high school production of "Dracula," how she ended up putting a hole in her friend’s dashboard, and all the drama that inspired "Mean Girls."

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:12:58 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Tina Fey, Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com Ever wonder what “the real Aaron Samuels” wrote in Tina Fey’s yearbook? On this debut episode, Seth sits down with the comedy legend to discuss her star turn as Van Helsing in her high school production of "Dracula," how she ended up putting a hole in her friend’s dashboard, and all the drama that inspired "Mean Girls."

]]> Tina Fey Tina Fey, Seth Rudetsky 00:37:15 Ever wonder what “the real Aaron Samuels” wrote in Tina Fey’s yearbook? On this debut episode, Seth sits down with the comedy legend to discuss her star turn as Van Helsing in her high school production of "Dracula," how she ended up putting a hole in her friend’s dashboard, and all the drama that inspired "Mean Girls." Ever wonder what “the real Aaron Samuels” wrote in Tina Fey’s yearbook? On this debut episode, Seth sits down with the comedy legend to discuss her star turn as Van Helsing in her high school production of "Dracula," how she ended up putting a hole in her friend’s dashboard, and all the drama that inspired "Mean Girls." snl, high school, drama, 30 rock false full 1 1 5fc1035f-c650-4b6b-9c42-12c6236d7a3a Seth Rudetsky is stuck in high school—and who can blame him? We all have that ex-best friend, failed test, or first kiss fiasco we just can't let go. And celebrities are no different! Join Seth Rudetsky as he and his famous guests go deep on the humiliations and triumphs of high school. Season 1 features stars like Tina Fey, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, Jason Alexander, Rosie O'Donnell, Allison Janney, and more! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:12:16 +0000 podcasts@siriusxm.com (Seth Rudetsky) https://www.siriusxm.com Seth Rudetsky is stuck in high school—and who can blame him? We all have that ex-best friend, failed test, or first kiss fiasco we just can't let go. And celebrities are no different! Join Seth Rudetsky as he and his famous guests go deep on the humiliations and triumphs of high school. Season 1 features stars like Tina Fey, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, Jason Alexander, Rosie O'Donnell, Allison Janney, and more! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

]]> Coming Soon: Seth Rudetsky's Back to School! Seth Rudetsky 00:01:20 Seth Rudetsky is stuck in high school—and who can blame him? We all have that ex-best friend, failed test, or first kiss fiasco we just can't let go. And celebrities are no different! Join Seth Rudetsky as he and his famous guests go deep on the humiliations and triumphs of high school. Season 1 features stars like Tina Fey, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, Jason Alexander, Rosie O'Donnell, Allison Janney, and more! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Seth Rudetsky is stuck in high school—and who can blame him? We all have that ex-best friend, failed test, or first kiss fiasco we just can't let go. And celebrities are no different! Join Seth Rudetsky as he and his famous guests go deep on the humiliations and triumphs of high school. Season 1 features stars like Tina Fey, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, Jason Alexander, Rosie O'Donnell, Allison Janney, and more! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. high school, trailer, celebrity, back to school, new show false trailer 0 1