• What is Maddie Ziegler Even Doing?
    May 6 2026

    Actor, author & dancer Maddie Ziegler joins Kyle this week and the two get right to unpacking Maddie’s incredible worth ethic & ambition, how she manifested her Pretty Lethal role & reconnected with dance, what it was like working with Uma Thurman, Kyle & Maddie’s love for tap dance, starting a dance career at age 2, therapeutic crafts, the one & only Shirley Temple, Maddie’s transition into acting & the magic of working with Steven Spielberg, her recent Coachella performance & more. Don’t miss Kyle & Maddie guess iconic lines that highlight the sisterly bond in a game of Sister Showdown!

    Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

    Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

    Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

    Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

    Research by Kimberly Walls

    Music by Yatta
    Art by Danica Robinson
    Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
    Styling by Dot Bass

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    YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlan

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    32 mins
  • What is Barbie Ferreira Even Doing?
    Apr 29 2026

    This week, Kyle and Barbie Ferreira, actor, model and producer crack the “what are we even doing” code with a wildly fun convo about childhood acting dreams, dragging her grandma to auditions, being “too green” at age 8, fake-it-til-you-make-it confidence, and the terrifying thrill of teenage theater. Barbie and Kyle get into the art of playing serious characters while being a goofballs IRL, the horrors of being 12, gabbing with your friends, and side bangs. At the end of the episode, Kyle & Barbie put their actor instincts to the test in a hilarious game on the horrors of growing up.

    Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?


    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

    Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

    Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi
    Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich
    Research by Kimberly Walls
    Music by Yatta
    Art by Danica Robinson
    Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
    Styling by Dot Bass

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    YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlan

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    46 mins
  • What is Grace Reiter Even Doing?
    Apr 22 2026

    This week, Kyle & Grace Reiter – actor, writer, director & That’s Enough podcast host – crack the “what are we even doing” code with an infectiously fun convo about Grace’s Hunger Games But Better film & Ginger Twinsies role, teenage stagefright, Austin Butler & a Finding Roots moment, and the truth about acting, 2012 YouTube, Minecraft, The Chair Company & Sugarfish. After scheming up the future of lumberjack games, Kyle & Grace flex their impression skills for a hilarious game of rapidfire impersonations called Charade Charades!

    Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

    Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

    Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

    Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

    Research by Kimberly Walls

    Music by Yatta
    Art by Danica Robinson
    Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
    Styling by Dot Bass

    Follow us on socials!

    Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

    TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

    YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlan

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    37 mins
  • What is Justine Skye Even Doing?
    Apr 15 2026

    Singer, songwriter & actor Justine Skye helps Kyle figure out what we’re even doing this week with stories about her time as a teen Tumblr sensation, her latest music & how she reinvented her sound, why Ibiza inspires her, and the current state of social media. Kyle gets the scoop on Justine’s acting career & what she loves about the art form, why binge watching TV is therapeutic, that time Justine rescued a dog from an ex, and her upcoming Candy Tour. Don’t miss Kye & Justine celebrate their love for dance music in a game called Dance Therapy with Justine.

    Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

    Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

    Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

    Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

    Research by Kimberly Walls

    Music by Yatta
    Art by Danica Robinson
    Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
    Styling by Dot Bass

    Follow us on socials!

    Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

    TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

    YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlan

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    37 mins
  • What is Angourie Rice Even Doing?
    Apr 8 2026

    Actor, author, singer & producer Angourie Rice joins Kyle to chat about growing up in Australian theater & breaking into Hollywood, evolving as an actor & aiming to stay present, Huntsman vs. black widow spiders, and a recurring acting nightmare. After swapping breadmaking adventures, Angourie gives Kyle the scoop on The Last Thing He Told Me season 2, Tasmanian devils, her name’s origin, and the upcoming release of her sophomore book, My Wonderful Disgrace. Don’t miss Kyle & Angourie don chef hats & aprons for a game called Hey Mate, Let me Cook, where they must decipher cryptic lines from their past projects or eat Vegemite.

    Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

    Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

    Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

    Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

    Research by Kimberly Walls

    Music by Yatta
    Art by Danica Robinson
    Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
    Styling by Dot Bass

    Follow us on socials!

    Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

    TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

    YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlan

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    42 mins
  • What is Ted Danson Even Doing?
    Apr 1 2026

    Kyle’s Gen Z guest today is an actor, producer, writer, badass environmentalist & podcast host who you may recognize: April Fool’s, it’s icon & legend Ted Danson! Kyle & Ted unpack his passion for acting & pre-Cheers career, why younger generations seem to have more confidence than they did, Ted’s creative strategies, and tales from working with Steven Spielberg. After swapping Woody Harrelson fart stories & Dick Van Dyke fandom, the guys learn about friction maxing & rally for climate activism (support Oceana!) before wigging up for a game called Ted Dans-in’s and Outs–oh, snap!

    Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

    Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

    Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

    Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

    Research by Kimberly Walls

    Music by Yatta
    Art by Danica Robinson
    Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
    Styling by Dot Bass

    Follow us on socials!

    Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

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    YouTube: @kyle_MacLachlan

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    42 mins
  • What is Charlie Puth Even Doing?
    Mar 26 2026

    Professor Puth–aka multi-award winning/genius singer, songwriter, musician & producer Charlie Puth–brings his keyboard & legendary musical talent to the pod to chat with Kyle about his musical origins & the power of 12 notes, his creative process & how a sound becomes a song, what it’s like collaborating with Jeff Goldblum, Charlie’s upcoming initiation into fatherhood, why he pushes the envelope as an artist, and those hilarious Overcompensating shoutouts. After getting the deets on Charlie’s new album, Whatever’s Clever!, and upcoming tour, Kyle & Charlie compose themselves for a highkey/on-key game called In the Booth with Mr. Puth that’s full of improv, singing & some masterful impersonations - mic drop.

    Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

    Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

    Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

    Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

    Research by Kimberly Walls

    Music by Yatta
    Art by Danica Robinson
    Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
    Styling by Dot Bass

    Follow us on socials!

    Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

    TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

    YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial

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    44 mins
  • What is Kathryn Newton Even Doing?
    Mar 19 2026

    Kyle links up with actor, producer & fellow golfer Kathryn Newton (or is it Timothée Chalamet?) to learn more about her creative process & acting career that began at age 4, Kathryn’s dedication to athleticism & doing her own stunts, why Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is extra special to her, and the verdict on if healthy competition can elevate one’s golf & acting game. After unpacking what current golf culture & fashion is like and why they love their craft & collaborating with great directors, Kyle & Kathryn tee up for a round of Pong on the Green!, a beer pong-inspired personal trivia game that drives nonstop entertainment.

    Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

    Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

    Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

    Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

    Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

    Research by Kimberly Walls

    Music by Yatta
    Art by Danica Robinson
    Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
    Styling by Dot Bass

    Follow us on socials!

    Instagram: @wawedwithkyle

    TikTok: @wawedwithkyle

    YouTube: @KyleMacLachlanOfficial

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    42 mins