Olivia Wilde

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Multi-hyphenate entertainer working as both actress and filmmaker, recognized for her intelligence and professional conduct in the industry. She has appeared in films including 'I Want Your Sex' and directed 'The Invite,' which generated significant industry buzz after winning a major bidding war at Sundance. Podcasts discuss her work across entertainment and her commentary on contemporary cultural topics like Gen Z attitudes toward relationships and authenticity.

Appears On

Unspooled Call Her Daddy Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald SmartLess Every Outfit Savage Lovecast IndieWire: Screen Talk The Big Picture The Megyn Kelly Show The Bechdel Cast

Episode Appearances

Unspooled · May 14, 2026

Summer Movie Preview 2026

“Directed The Invite on compressed schedule, example of director maintaining creative autonomy”

Summer 2026 Movie PreviewSuperhero Film TrendsYouTube Creator Transition to Film

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Call Her Daddy · May 8, 2026

Rachel Bilson: From People Pleasing to Knowing Your Worth (FBF)

“The OC co-star and Rachel's close friend; discussed on-set dynamics and jealousy during relationship”

The OC rewatch podcast and nostalgia-driven contentWorkplace romance and on-set relationships in entertainmentPeople-pleasing behavior and boundary-setting in relationships

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Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · May 7, 2026

Heather Shaw From Jim Carrey Doppelgänger to Comedy Queen

“Discussed for physical changes and directorial work on 'Don't Worry Darling'; left husband Jason Sudeikis”

Stand-up Comedy Career DevelopmentSocial Media Virality and Audience BuildingLGBTQ+ Identity and Late-Life Coming Out

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SmartLess · Apr 27, 2026

"Nick Kroll"

“Directed Don't Worry Darling; worked with Kroll on film during COVID”

Voice acting and animated character developmentNetflix scripted series production and longevityComedy writing partnerships and creative collaboration

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Every Outfit · Feb 13, 2026

260: A Valentine's Day Mailbag Epsiode (Feat. Karley Sciortino)

“Actress in 'I Want Your Sex' praised for intelligence, supportiveness, and professional conduct”

Premarital sex and sexual compatibility assessmentLong-term relationship maintenance and desireDating app culture and its psychological effects

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Unspooled · Feb 12, 2026

Before Sunrise

“Director of 'The Invite' using similar workshop-based screenwriting methodology with ensemble cast”

Long-take cinematography and minimal editing techniquesDialogue-driven narrative structure and naturalistic conversationMemory, documentation, and technology's impact on human connection

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Savage Lovecast · Feb 3, 2026

Savage Love Episode 1004

“Actress and filmmaker; quoted on Gen Z wanting authenticity in relationships rather than explicit content”

Gen Z attitudes toward sexual content in mediaPolyamory relationship structures and power imbalancesOne penis policy in non-monogamous relationships

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IndieWire: Screen Talk · Jan 30, 2026

The Best Films at Sundance, Safdie Brothers Drama, & Guest Roger Durling, executive director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

“Director/star whose film 'The Invite' won major bidding war at Sundance”

Sundance Film Festival final year in Park CityBAFTA nominations analysisSafdie Brothers controversy

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The Big Picture · Jan 30, 2026

The 10 Most Misused Stars in Hollywood and the Gnarly Magic of ‘Send Help’

“Director of 'The Invite'; discussed as filmmaker rebuilding career post-'Don't Worry Darling'”

AI in cinema and surveillance state narrativesGender disparity in Hollywood casting over 40Sam Raimi's directorial philosophy and moral ambiguity

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The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 29, 2026

Bombshell New Video Shifts Pretti Narrative, and Ignorant Celebs Get Reality Check, with Will Chamberlain and Glenna Goldis | Ep. 1241

“Actress from $10M estate wearing 'ICE Out' pin and calling for delegitimization of immigration enforcement”

ICE Immigration Enforcement Operations in MinneapolisSanctuary City Policies and Federal-Local CooperationUse of Force Justification in Law Enforcement

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The Bechdel Cast · Jan 29, 2026

Don't Worry Darling with Payton McCarty-Simas

“Director of Don't Worry Darling; criticized for white feminist framing and press tour contradictions about sexual liberation”

White Feminism and Intersectionality in FilmMale Fragility and Economic Anxiety in CinemaNon-Consensual Simulation as Narrative Device

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WHAT WENT WRONG · Jan 12, 2026

Don't Worry Darling

“Director and producer; navigated on-set conflicts, dating lead actor, and extensive public relations fallout”

Film Production Management During PandemicDirector-Actor Power Dynamics and EthicsScreenplay Adaptation and Gender Perspective

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