Brooke Smith | Strong Female Leads

Brooke Smith (Big Sky, The Silence of the Lambs, Grey's Anatomy) becomes my favorite character in every project she joins, and this episode felt like a breezy chat with a close friend. Brooke answered my questions about the satisfaction of bringing a character like Merilee to life on Big Sky, her relationship with Darla the dog aka Precious, and I called dibs on hiring her as a therapist should she ever change career paths.

Follow Brooke on Instagram and Twitter | Catch up on Big Sky on Hulu or ABC | Watch a trailer for Them coming to Amazon April 9th

Nicole Bilderback | Strong Female Leads

Nicole Bilderback (Bring It On, Mercenaries, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) is part of the very fabric of good teen movie making and has continuously graced our screens with laughter and action. We talked lip-synching to the earworm that is Mickey, the similarities between dancing and fighting, and the importance of being informed about the world around you.

Follow Nikki on Instagram and Twitter | Get a Cameo | Visit her website

Watch Nikki and Clare Kramer recreate iconic scenes from Bring It On | Read MTV's Bring It On Oral History | Watch the promo for Cruel Summer

Mara Wilson | Strong Female Leads

Mara Wilson (Matilda, BoJack Horseman) truly feels like a best friend when chatting with her, and can talk about anything with ease and humor. We cover psychological studies, attractive 90s looks, and very specific movie genres in addition to discussing her acting career, her book (which I love) Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame, and how she curates such a perfect Twitter feed.

Follow Mara on Twitter and Instagram | Read Mara's book, Where Am I Now? | Mara is on Cameo | Read more Mara on Shan't We Tell the Vicar | Listen to Mara narrate The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home

Rachel True | Strong Female Leads

Rachel True (The Craft, Half & Half) is a brilliant actress who imbues her roles with humor and realism, and she's also an incredible author. Her book, True Heart Intuitive Tarot, is a beautiful look at the practice of tarot as well as her own life, and she weaves the two together in a way that makes the book difficult to put down. In this dream of an episode, Rachel breaks down the practical ways you can use tarot, puts a theory about The Craft to bed, and shares some perfect film recommendations, so listen up!

For your chance to win an autographed copy of True Heart Intuitive Tarot, comment on this post and be following Rachel and Tasteless!

Follow Rachel on Instagram and on Twitter | Get your own copy of True Heart Intuitive Tarot | Leave a review on Goodreads or Amazon | Join Rachel's Patreon

Alexandra Holden | Strong Female Leads

Everything Alexandra Holden is in, she elevates. A comedic delight who is responsible for some iconic characters in my favorite things (Friends, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Rizzoli & Isles), and who is now creating her own sketch comedy on Instagram as half of Out of Luck Show. I loved getting new insight into the dark humor behind her projects as well as discussing the unifying hotness of Bruce Willis.

Follow @heyalexandraholden on Instagram | Watch Out of Luck Show on Instagram and YouTube

Jamie Gray Hyder | Strong Female Leads

Jamie Gray Hyder (Law & Order: SVU, COD: Infinite Warfare) took my favorite thing in the world and made it even better when she joined Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. This conversation was a delight, ranging from the direction of the newest season of SVU, to the childhood playtime vibes of portraying a video game character, to the thoughtful ways Jamie engages with social media. She is such a bright light and so funny - enjoy!

SVU airs Thursdays on NBC at 9PM | Follow Jamie Gray Hyder on Instagram and Twitter (both @JGHyder) | Book a Cameo from Jamie (and help out a good cause!)

Kimberly J. Brown | Strong Female Leads

Halloween queen Kimberly J. Brown (Halloweentown, Bringing Down the House, Guiding Light) is my guest, so obviously we talk all things Cromwell family and the joy of Disney Channel Original Movies, but we also get into her killer crafts and having some of the all-time best on-screen families.

Spend your Halloween with Kimberly at the virtual Galaxy Con panel!

Follow Kimberly on Instagram and Twitter | Peruse Craftily Creative on Etsy | Explore the inside of the book from Halloweentown and watch Realm Are They Now? on her YouTube | Find all things Kimberly on KimberlyJBrown.com

Caitlin Stasey | Strong Female Leads

Caitlin Stasey (All Cheerleaders Die, Reign, Horse Latitudes) discusses the representation her roles provide, how fun it is to play a maniac, and being invested in the Real Housewives. I also beg her to direct a movie. What a joy this conversation was, listen up then explore her work below!

Follow Caitlin on Instagram | Find where to stream Horse Latitudes | Experience Caitlin's directorial skills on After Glow | Read different perspectives on Herself.com | Watch What You Like by Aliek

Zoë Bell | Strong Female Leads

Zoë Bell (Death Proof, Raze, Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood) elaborates on the creation of the Boss Bitch Fight Challenge and discusses the incredible trajectory her career has taken. I could listen to Zoë talk all day long, from recounting running around Burbank covered in fake blood to the hidden dangers of marble, this conversation was a blast.

Watch the Boss Bitch Fight Challenge on YouTube or on Zoë's Instagram @TheRealZoeBell. 

Lennon Parham | Strong Female Leads

Lennon Parham (Bless This Mess, Playing House, Veep) shares her connection to Showgirls, discusses the importance of commitment in comedy, and lets me pick her brain about the Parham/St. Clair cinematic universe.

Follow @LennonParham on Instagram and Twitter and let her entertain you! Now is the perfect time to dive deep on the beautiful friendships of Playing House & Best Friends Forever and the bananas nature of the Womp It Up podcast. Bless This Mess on Hulu has Lennon, Pam Grier, and a goat - what more could you ask for?!

For even more Lennon, here is where you can watch the Vulture Live we discussed that Julia Louis-Dreyfus crashed, and here is where you can listen to her analysis of The Silence of the Lambs with Tony Rodriguez and Drew Mackie on You Have To Watch This Movie!