Hi, it’s Jillian Barberie and this is my podcast Ask Jillian. You might know me from Good Day LA or FOX NFL on Sunday, but I’m pretty sure it was Sharknado 4 where I was eaten alive! For years I was the one asking the questions on TV shows, radio interviews and Red Carpets but I’ve realized at this point in my life I’m the one that needs a lot of questions answered. I mean these last few years have been a doozy, at times I haven’t had a clue which way to go except simply forward. So I want to start on a journey with all of you. This is about having open and deep discussions with old friends and new ones about their lives, getting or even giving advice and having some laughs together. There will be celebs, experts in various fields and other very interesting characters from my life, we’re going to cover it all! I’ve never been known for playing it safe and I’m not starting now, no subject is off limits! Career. Marriage. Divorce.
Single Mom. Kids. Boyfriends (yeah I’ve got stories of some famous men). Adoption. Molestation. Finding my birth family. Makeup. Fashion. Design. Sex. Friendships. Cancer. My Truth! So let’s get started.
Ask Jillian!
Ep. 4 Kate del Castillo and Jessica Maldonado are my amigas!
Kate del Castillo is an actress, telenovela royalty from her iconic role in La Reina del Sur and Netflix's Ingobernable and a human rights activist. Kate is currently starring In Bad Boys 3 and she is truly badass herself! Jessica Maldonado is Kate’s ride-or-die friend. She was a correspondent for El Gordo y La Flaca and is Kate’s producing and podcast partner. Kate and I met years ago at the Celebrity Toyota Grand Prix and became fast friends … I did a racing pun! We have been through a lot together over the years with the El Chapo scandal, my divorce and fun parties at her house with amazing Mariachi’s. BUT I’m not sure how clear any of that is in this podcast because Kate brought her Honor Tequila and we all had some. It got a bit off track … another racing pun! I don’t think we ever finished one story! So maybe pour yourself a shot of Honor Tequila while listening because it's a wild one!
Ep. 3 Lauren Sivan not just “The Potted Plant Girl”
Lauren Sivan is a news and radio personality who took on the spotlight of national attention when she shared her own shocking Harvey Weinstein story. She became known as the “potted plant girl” but everyone should know her as more than that because she’s amazing! We talk about our days at FOX, how they were interviewing her under my nose for my job, the #metoo movement, to have kids or not and how much we love Drunk History … she nailed her appearance as Barbara Walters. Lauren is a funny, powerful woman. A Shero! I am proud to call her my friend.
Ep. 2 Greg Grunberg you’ll always be my first … guest!
Greg Grunberg is GREAT! We talk about so much. His acting career, Felicity, Lost, Alias, Heroes, A Star is Born (get ready for some Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga stories) and of course Star Wars! Hello Snap Wexley! Greg’s been best friends with
J.J. Abrams since they were 5! We talk about his family and his charity that’s working to find a cure for epilepsy. His bands. His action figure and his graphic novels. He has a lot going on and he’s so fun! Love you Greg Grunberg!
Ep. 1 Ask Jillian - Let’s Get Started!
It’s Jillian here and this is the first episode of Ask Jillian! My friend, co-host and producer Liz is with me. She’s been around for almost all of it so we’re going to dive right in! A lot has happened in my life these last few years, good, bad and in between and I’m ready to talk about it, hopefully better understand it or at least start to try! Here we go!