Kerry Washington Has a Podcast?!
Summary
Sam Sanders interviews Carrie Washington about her new podcast, *Street You Grew Up On*, which explores how childhood environments shape individuals. They discuss the parallels between acting and interviewing, Washington’s upbringing in the Bronx, and the cultural impact of *Scandal*. Washington also reflects on the "Where is Olivia Pope?" sentiment, emphasizing that real civic engagement and voting are essential for change. The conversation concludes with her sharing favorite pop culture touchstones like *When Harry Met Sally* and *Hamilton*.
Topics discussed
Intro: Nostalgia for Scandal and meeting Carrie Washington
Origin story of the podcast 'Street You Grew Up On'
Why asking about your childhood street reveals so much
Carrie Washington's memories of Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx
Sam Sanders' childhood in Seguin, Texas and free-range upbringing
How our origins and faith inform who we become
Comparing acting skills to podcast hosting and presence
Using character research techniques in interviews
Lessons from the Django press tour and being a Black woman in media
The Hero's Journey and being the villain in others' stories
The traffic metaphor: finding compassion in shared hardship
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Concept of 'Pop Culture Scriptures' and touchstones
Carrie's love for 'When Harry Met Sally' and rom-coms
Connection to Lin-Manuel Miranda and the musical 'Hamilton'
The impact of Julia Cameron's 'The Artist Way' on her life
Why we crave Olivia Pope and the reality of civic power
Speculating on a Scandal reunion and writer Ramlo Muhammad
Shonda Rhimes' legacy and the impact of Scandal on careers
Upcoming guests and show credits
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