Best Susan Hum Podcasts (2025)

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“Forget About the Boy” 1:03:29

6d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Julie Rottenberg are joined by executive story editors Lucas Froehlich and Rachel Palmer to discuss the first Thanksgiving we’ve ever seen of Carrie and the gang. Michael divulges the monologue he wrote with actress Jackie Hoffman in mind and the emotional scene that Kristin Davis nailed without a rehear…

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“Better Than Sex” 1:10:24

13d ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Autumn is here, and Carrie is writing her way through the pain inside her (finally) fully furnished apartment. Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Julie Rottenberg, along with co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Rachel Palmer, dive into “Better Than Sex.” The writers discuss the significance of Duncan broaching t…

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“Present Tense” 50:43

20d ago50:43

50:43

Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Julie Rottenberg, and Elisa Zuritsky are joined by co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Lucas Froehlich to discuss the complicated heartbreak of episode 9: “Present Tense.” Michael reveals the line that John Corbett contributed to the episode, the backstory behind that Andy Cohen c…

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“Happily Ever After” 1:07:11

27d ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Julie Rottenberg, and Elisa Zuritsky, along with co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Rachel Palmer, come together to dissect Aidan’s surprise visit. The episode opens on a light, fairytale note– including a playful homage to Sex and the City in Carrie’s closet– but reality quickly…

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“They Wanna Have Fun” 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Julie Rottenberg, and Elisa Zuritsky join co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Lucas Froehlich to discuss “They Wanna Have Fun.” Highlights include Harry’s Bergdorf betrayal, Anthony’s rough introduction to Dottoressa Gianna Amato (played by Patti Lupone), and the birth of party do…

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“Silent Mode” 1:14:57

1M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Co-executive producer Samantha Irby returns to join executive producers Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Susan Fales-Hill in breaking down this drama-filled episode. From Aidan’s shocking revelation to Lisa’s sudden loss, there’s a lot to process. The writers discuss the importance of Charlotte’s Pollyanna attitude, guest star Jennifer Lew…

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"Under The Table" 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Julie Rottenberg are joined by executive story editor Rachel Palmer to dive into “Under the Table.” Together they discuss the motivation behind Charlotte’s new crisis, LTW’s selfie with her editor, and wanting Carrie and Miranda to come to the same conclusions about being roommates. They…

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"Apples to Apples" 1:13:31

2M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Elisa Zuritsky sit down with co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Rachel Palmer to discuss Carrie’s tumultuous stay at Aidan’s farm and digging into extended family stories in this episode. They cover everything from how they tried to get comedy out of clothes to the idea that A…

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"Carrie Golightly" 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Elisa Zuritsky are joined by co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Lucas Froehlich to break down Carrie’s attempt at an easy-breezy trip to Virginia. They delve into everything from that awkward phone call with Aidan’s ex-wife to the risk of filming episodes out of town. Plus, th…

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"The Rat Race" 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Julie Rottenberg are joined once again by co-executive producer Samantha Irby to discuss the return of Lizette and Joy, and the roles they play in this episode, along with Aidan’s romantic surprise. Behind-the-scenes stories include on-set misadventures with rats and the real-life appeal…

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"Outlook Good" 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King kicks off season 3 alongside executive producers Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg, and co-executive producer Samantha Irby. Together, they debate the big question: what on earth has Carrie agreed to with Aidan? They also delve into the return of single Miranda, Seema's failed-yet-fier…

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Coming Soon: And Just Like That...Here Comes Season 3 1:29

3M ago1:29

1:29

Get ready to dive into the latest twists and turns of And Just Like That... with the people behind it all. Join writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King as he breaks down the juicy details packed into every episode with the help of fellow writers Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, Susan Fales-Hill, and Samantha Irby. Plus, get t…

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“The Last Supper” Part 2: Entrée 1:19:31

2y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King is joined by executive producers Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg, consulting producer and writer Susan Fales-Hill, and supervising producer and writer Samantha Irby to break down the season 2 finale of And Just Like That…They talk about their objectives for the season, the exciting c…

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“The Last Supper” Part 1: Appetizer 1:10:55

2y ago1:10:55

1:10:55

To discuss the penultimate episode of the season, Michael Patrick King welcomes executive producer and writer Julie Rottenberg, consulting producer and writer Susan Fales-Hill, and supervising producer and writer Samantha Irby. Together, they talk about new career opportunities, Che’s new stand-up set, and the true story that inspired Naya’s big ge…

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“There Goes the Neighborhood” 1:11:22

2y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

This week, writer and executive producer Michael Patrick King is joined by Elisa Zuritsky, Susan Fales-Hill, and Julie Rottenberg, who took the reins as director for this episode. They discuss how they approached blending Carrie and Aiden’s worlds, Miranda and Charlotte’s unexpected spy caper, and LTW’s surprising news. They also explain the intric…

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“A Hundred Years Ago” 58:34

2y ago58:34

58:34

Writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King is once again joined by executive producers Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg, and consulting producer and writer Susan Fales-Hill. Together, they delve into bringing Carrie and Aiden’s relationship to the present, uncovering Seema’s vulnerability, and the challenges that come with mid…

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“February 14th” 57:27

2y ago57:27

57:27

Writer and supervising producer Samantha Irby is back to dive into “February 14th” with executive producers and writers Michael Patrick King, Jullie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky. They break down how they mapped out each character’s Valentine’s Day, the decision to bring on a new character, and how everyone felt about the return of a fan favorite. …

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“Bomb Cyclone” 53:08

2y ago53:08

53:08

This week, writer Rachel Palmer joins writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King along with executive producer Julie Rottenberg and writer and supervising producer Samantha Irby to get to the heart of “Bomb Cyclone.” They talk about what goes into creating a blizzard, Lily’s big announcement, and LTW’s perseverance. Plus how they…

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“Trick or Treat” 50:32

2y ago50:32

50:32

Writers Samantha Irby and Lucas Froehlich join the writers’ room with writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King and consulting producer and writer Susan Fales-Hill. Together, they break down the process of choosing the Halloween costumes featured in this week’s episode, “Trick or Treat.” They also discuss Carrie and Seema’s diff…

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"Alive!" 50:20

2y ago50:20

50:20

Writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King, executive producers Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg, and consulting producer and writer Susan Fales-Hill are together again to discuss episode 4: “Alive!” They give a behind the scenes perspective on working with a living legend, the journey to LTW and Herbert’s anniversary party, a…

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"Chapter Three" 48:33

2y ago48:33

48:33

This week writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King is joined once again by writers and executive producers Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg, and consulting producer and writer Susan Fales-Hill to share their experiences in revisiting Carrie’s grief and exploring loss in other forms. Plus, they get into what’s up with “Che Pa…

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"The Real Deal" 46:31

2y ago46:31

46:31

On this episode of And Just Like That…The Writers Room, writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King is joined by writers and executive producers Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg, and consulting producer and writer Susan Fales-Hill to discuss the inspiration behind Carrie’s podcasting concerns, diving deeper into LTW’s life, and…

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"Met Cute" 46:00

2y ago46:00

46:00

Writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King dives back into the world of And Just Like That … with executive producers Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg, and consulting producer and writer Susan Fales-Hill. Together, they give a behind-the-scenes look at the journey to getting the characters where they are now, continuing to dev…

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Sex and the City: Celebrating 25 years with Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis 1:19:28

2y ago1:19:28

1:19:28

And Just Like That…The Writers Room is honoring the 25th anniversary of Sex and the City with an exclusive, special episode featuring stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis in conversation with writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King. For the first time ever, the four publicly discuss the origins of the g…

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And Just Like That…Here Comes Season 2 1:39

2y ago1:39

1:39

And just like that… we’re back with another season of And Just Like That…The Writers Room. Executive Producer, Director, and writer Michael Patrick King and digging into each episode of the series with the show’s writers including Elisa Zuritsky, Julie Rottenberg, Susan Fales-Hill, Samantha Irby, Lucas Froehlich, and Rachel Palmer. Together they gi…

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Healthy & Confident Supermoms with Menina Fortunato 54:09

3y ago54:09

54:09

By Susan Hum, a production of The Steel Rose Movement

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The Confidence Brand - What REAL Looks Like! 43:57

3y ago43:57

43:57

Many people struggle with articulating their values, but women, in particular, seem to have an exceptionally challenging time knowing their worth. We all know that parents have the most important job, but people don’t realize how this can translate to a resume or into a corporate environment. Do you want to know how you can confidently brand yourse…

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Witness to the Weary with Michelle Brooks 48:16

3y ago48:16

48:16

Healthcare workers are also human beings with feelings and emotions that must be looked after. It’s a call for everyone to step out for a moment and be compassionate, give them a listening ear and appreciate their services. Join me in this episode with Michelle Brooks as we dive into ways in which we can help healthcare workers and others navigate …

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The Power of Expression for the Young Generation with Dr. Victoria Grinman 55:13

3+ y ago55:13

55:13

By Susan Hum, a production of The Steel Rose Movement

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The Feminine Power in Law with Shiobhan Olivero 43:23

3+ y ago43:23

43:23

The legal system can be an incredibly cold and impersonal place. People usually think of the best way to defend themselves or withdraw from a lawsuit, but they're not really considering their opponents. With mindfulness, people can focus on the other person's pain and make the legal system more human. Shiobhan Olivero, however, brings new hope to t…

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Taming The Inner Dialogue with The Narrative Method with Shari Foos 55:48

3+ y ago55:48

55:48

We’re all susceptible to a certain amount of influence that can negatively shift our self-perspective and our perspective of similar cultures and people both near and far. Whether those influences come from our own community, popular culture, or machine learning artificial intelligence online, there’s little we can do to avoid it. Join me in this e…

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Empowered By CHOICE... at any age! with Martha Aguilar 55:19

3+ y ago55:19

55:19

Empowerment is the act of being able to make choices in your life and taking control of your own destiny. It is an empowering feeling when you know that you have options and can make a difference in your world. People want to feel empowered because it makes them feel better about themselves, more confident, and more like they can make their own suc…

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A Child's Voice Unleashed with Dana Kaplan 50:14

3+ y ago50:14

50:14

Every parent wants their children to speak their minds. However, the world can be a difficult place for kids, and it's sometimes easier to curb their opinions in order to protect them. So, how can parents create a safe environment for kids that encourages them to use their voice? Our guest today Dana Kaplan spills the beans in this episode. Dana is…

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“Seeing the Light” (with Rachna Fruchbom) 55:34

3+ y ago55:34

55:34

Rachna Fruchbom joins executive producers Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Julie Rottenberg one final time to unpack the finale of And Just Like That…The group reflects on the characters’ journeys throughout the season and share their favorite parts of filming the episode, including re-creating one of Sex and the City’s most recognizable l…

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“No Strings Attached” (with Samantha Irby) 42:36

3+ y ago42:36

42:36

Samantha Irby joins the writers’ room again with executive producers, Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Julie Rottenberg. Together they discuss the pay-off of having so many characters interact in one place and what it was like to have all the actors on-set. They share scrapped ideas for the episode, including where they originally wanted C…

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“Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered” (with Rachna Fruchbom) 52:09

3+ y ago52:09

52:09

Rachna Fruchbom returns to the writers room for another deep dive into the newest episode of And Just Like That… with executive producers Michael Patrick King, Julie Rottenberg, and Elisa Zurisky. The group reminisces over the experience Carrie has going through her style choices from throughout the history of the franchise and Rachna shares how he…

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“Sex and the Widow” 40:47

3+ y ago40:47

40:47

Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Julie Rottenberg share all the behind-the-scenes details from the latest episode. Together, they reveal the scrapped version of Carrie’s new book, the writing room’s internal discussions around Miranda’s marriage, and the shocking, but impressive on-set story of how Sarah Jessica Parker …

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Strive to Thrive with Catherine Ann Wilson 1:12:56

3+ y ago1:12:56

1:12:56

By Susan Hum, a production of The Steel Rose Movement

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“Diwali” (with Rachna Fruchbom) 44:17

3+ y ago44:17

44:17

Rachna Fruchbom returns to the writers room with executive producers, Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Julie Rottenberg. Together they discuss behind-the-scenes details on how Seema’s storyline came to be, including how they found the perfect NYC location for the sari shopping scene and how Rachna's own celebrations of Diwali informed its …

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“Tragically Hip” (with Samantha Irby) 41:39

3+ y ago41:39

41:39

Writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King and executive producers, Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg welcome back Samantha Irby to the writers’ room. The group discusses the twists and turns of tv writing as Samantha shares her process behind writing this week’s episode. The group dives into deep discussion about Miranda and C…

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“Some of My Best Friends” (with Keli Goff) 43:46

3+ y ago43:46

43:46

Writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King and executive producers, Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg welcome Keli Goff to the writers room. Keli shares how her encyclopedic knowledge of Sex and the City informed ideas for the episode, including Charlotte’s obsessive plan to impress at LTW’s dinner party. Then, the group discus…

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“When in Rome” (with Rachna Fruchbom) 48:38

3+ y ago48:38

48:38

Writer and director Michael Patrick King and executive producers, Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg are joined by new writer, Rachna Fruchbom. Together, they reflect on reactions and press over the series premiere and share behind-the-scenes details on how episode three came to be. They reveal the initial scrapped concept for the episode, along w…

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“Hello, It’s Me” and “Little Black Dress” (with Samantha Irby) 53:38

3+ y ago53:38

53:38

In the first episode of And Just Like That...The Writers Room, Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Julie Rottenberg reflect on what’s it like to return to the world Sex and City 11 years later. They’re joined by one of the season’s new writers, Samantha Irby to discuss the first two episodes, which features an awkward interaction between Mira…

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Coming Soon: And Just Like That...The Writers Room 1:31

3+ y ago1:31

1:31

The groundbreaking HBO series Sex and the City is back with a new chapter called And Just Like That.... Join writer and director Michael Patrick King, along with executive producers and writers Elisa Zuritsky, Julie Rottenberg, Samantha Irby, Rachna Fruchbom, and Keli Goff to unpack the latest episodes of the show on the official companion podcast,…

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Goal Achieving Is Sexy! with Darlene Whitehurst 57:23

3+ y ago57:23

57:23

Most of us have goals that we want to achieve in our lives, but we stumble when it comes to taking inspired action. Clarity builds confidence, and confidence cultivates empowerment towards action. Goal accomplishing is one of those things that are sexy. It gets your adrenaline up and makes you want to keep going. Join my conversion with Darleen Whi…

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You Are Not Alone - with Singer/Songwriter Townsend 55:53

3+ y ago55:53

55:53

Meet our guest in this episode, “Townsend” who has been in the music industry scene for many years, opening for chart-topping artists, and has recently released a new single named, ‘Stay’ which tells the story of a narrator coming to terms with the end of a relationship while still secretly hoping her partner will change. She also created a video r…

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Female Entrepreneurs Busting Perfectionism for Life Balance with Charu Mehrotra 47:35

4y ago47:35

47:35

If you were to look up the phrase female entrepreneur in the dictionary, you would find a picture of Charu Mehrotra. She is the founder of Womenlines, an online magazine that promotes women’s excellence through leadership, business, and health. Womenlines has earned its place in the Top 50 Women’s online magazines by Feedspot and has been presented…

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Love is the Music in Me with Rene Byrd 57:37

4y ago57:37

57:37

Rene Byrd is an artist who has captured thousands of people's hearts through her music. She is a UK soul-pop singer, songwriter, and purpose-driven artist. Her mission is to impact people globally through her music. Still, she has continued to extend that same principle by partaking in charities like Teens Unite and as an ambassador for the Nelson …

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The Heart in Show Business with Alexia Melocchi 54:04

4y ago54:04

54:04

Welcome back to another episode of Heart of Truth, and today I am thrilled to have Alexia Melocchi on the show. Alexia is a titan in the entertainment industry in her own right, she is on the advisory board for the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, she’s produced to profit several films and documentaries, and she is a Consultant for the Development …

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Acting into Success with Barbara Daoust 49:07

4y ago49:07

49:07

If you are looking to learn about a person who has done it all, then you’ve come to the right place. My guest today, Barbara Daoust, has a resume large enough to fill up a book. She is an acclaimed success coach, an inspirational speaker, creator of the program The Confidence Code and Your Genius Unlocked, and to top it all off; she is the author o…

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