Chace Crawford

Actor Chace Crawford joins Dax Shepard and Monica Padman to discuss his career, his love for hard shell tacos, and their shared circle of friends in Los Angeles. The conversation highlights his work on The Boys and his long-standing professional relationship with his agent.

Chace Crawford discusses his early career on Gossip Girl and the challenges of navigating fame in New York City during his twenties. He reflects on his past party lifestyle, his journey toward sobriety, and how the environment of the city influenced his personal growth.

Chace Crawford discusses his childhood experiences moving between Texas, Oklahoma, and Minnesota, reflecting on the cultural shifts and his development. He also shares anecdotes about his family, including his sister's pageant career and his mother's reputation as a popular substitute teacher.

Chace Crawford discusses his transition from Texas to California, his time at Pepperdine University, and his early experiences working as a valet in Malibu. He reflects on the pressure of academic expectations and his eventual decision to pursue acting.

Chace Crawford recounts his time working as a valet in Los Angeles, sharing stories about damaging cars and encountering various celebrities. He also discusses his experience attending the strict religious environment of Pepperdine University.

Chace Crawford reflects on his early acting career, his transition to Los Angeles, and his experience filming the 2005 movie The Covenant. He shares stories about his co-stars, including Taylor Kitsch, and the camaraderie they built while working on the film.

Chace Crawford discusses his early acting career, including the disappointment of losing a role in Friday Night Lights and his subsequent casting in Gossip Girl. He reflects on the audition process, working with director Pete Berg, and his initial skepticism regarding the title of his breakout show.

Chace Crawford reflects on his early career success, moving to New York City to live with co-star Ed Westwick, and the surreal experience of sudden fame. He discusses the dynamics of the cast of his breakout show and how the public began to recognize him during a concert in Central Park.

Chace Crawford discusses the psychological challenges of sudden fame, the pressure of maintaining a public image, and the dynamics of working with a cast of peers. He reflects on the addictive nature of celebrity validation and the competitive environment of the entertainment industry.

Chace Crawford discusses the transition from the hit show Gossip Girl to his post-show career, reflecting on the challenges of typecasting and the impact of social media on the industry. He shares his experience with the loss of identity after a long-running series and the difficulty of maintaining confidence during the subsequent audition process.

Dax Shepard and Chace Crawford discuss the challenges of moving past iconic roles in cultural phenomena like Punk'd and Gossip Girl. They explore the emotional difficulty of maintaining career momentum and the nomadic nature of acting, including experiences with pilot projects and relocations.

Chace Crawford and Dax Shepard discuss their personal struggles in romantic relationships, specifically focusing on conflict avoidance, passive-aggressiveness, and the tendency to repeat childhood behavioral patterns. They explore the importance of addressing difficult conversations early rather than bottling emotions to maintain a false sense of peace.

Chace Crawford discusses his past struggles with career anxiety in Los Angeles and the relief he felt when landing his role in the series The Boys. He and Dax Shepard also explore the role of alcohol in facilitating emotional intimacy between men.

Chace Crawford discusses his role in the television series The Boys, his approach to playing characters without vanity, and his experiences working with co-star Antony Starr. The conversation also touches on his physical preparation for the role and the creative history of the show's production.

Chace Crawford discusses his audition process for the show The Boys, including his initial nervousness and the challenges of playing a controversial character. He also touches on the show's dark tone and his trust in creator Eric Kripke's creative vision.

Chace Crawford discusses his experiences with health anxieties, the global success of his current show on Prime, and reflects on his past career moments including his time on Gossip Girl and a memorable audition experience with Jennifer Lawrence. The conversation touches on the challenges of the entertainment industry and the evolving nature of his public persona.

Chace Crawford discusses his role as The Deep in the series The Boys and shares a pitch he once made for a spinoff. The conversation also touches on his experiences with directors like Lake Bell and his thoughts on future career directions.

Dax Shepard discusses his experience preparing to speak to his daughter Lincoln's seventh-grade class about podcasting. He shares his daughter's anxiety about his appearance and behavior, including her strict dress code for him and his playful use of British slang.

Dax Shepard recounts his experience speaking to a seventh-grade class at his daughter Lincoln's school. He discusses the nerves of presenting in front of students, his emotional reaction to sharing a story about Dove Cameron, and his daughter's feedback on his performance.

Dax Shepard discusses his recent experience giving a presentation at an all-girls school, reflecting on his concerns about maintaining appropriate boundaries and his philosophy on being transparent with younger generations. He also touches on the challenges of promoting his podcast, Armchair Expert, in a professional setting while avoiding inappropriate topics.

Dax and Monica discuss the social complexities of school friendship groups and the challenges of navigating adult friendships. Monica also reflects on her recent habit of listening to a specific podcast as a form of self-soothing while living alone.

Dax Shepard and Monica Padman discuss the appeal of the TV show Friends and the nature of sibling bonds. They also recount a recent traffic encounter where Dax playfully startled Monica on the road.

The hosts discuss Kevin Zegers' career on Gossip Girl and his transition to a cowboy lifestyle involving horse cutting. They also touch upon local Malibu landmarks, the dangers of the Pacific Coast Highway, and Chace Crawford's filmography.

Dax Shepard and Monica Padman discuss the pronunciation of brand names like Abercrombie & Fitch and the marketing challenges of the film Zathura. They also cover personal health updates, including Monica's lozenge usage and Dax's eye stye.