LOS ANGELES — Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen are getting the conversation started again. Following a hiatus, the award-winning actress and her co-host Olivia Allen return with all-new episodes of Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen beginning October 29. The show will be released in audio and video formats, with full episodes available on YouTube and Spotify Video, and audio episodes on Apple Podcasts and other major platforms.
Since its inception, Broad Ideas has invited listeners into the kind of honest, funny, and often unexpected conversations typically shared among close friends. Bilson and Allen explore topics ranging from relationships, sex, and mental health to motherhood, pop culture, and the supernatural, welcoming both longtime friends and new acquaintances into conversations where few subjects are off-limits.
“We can’t wait to get back to Broad Ideas,” said Bilson. “It’s a place where we can talk about anything, learn something, laugh a little too much, and I always somehow manage to get myself into trouble. From the good and the uncomfortable to the completely insane, that’s what makes these conversations so much fun. We’re excited to reconnect with everyone who’s been listening and hopefully bring some new people into the mix.”
“We’ve always wanted Broad Ideas to feel like you’re sitting around talking with your closest friends,” said Allen. “Whether it’s just the two of us or we have guests joining in, we’ll talk about anything and everything, from our deepest fears to our favorite sandwiches. We’ve got a lot to catch up on, and knowing us, the conversation could go just about anywhere.”
The podcast debuted in May 2022 with actress Kristen Bell as its first guest and has featured conversations with a wide-ranging group of actors, entertainers, creators, and cultural figures, including Mandy Moore, Aubrey Plaza, Zooey Deschanel, Gina Rodriguez, Kristen Kish, and Bobby Berk.
Bilson became a defining television presence through her breakout role as Summer Roberts on the landmark Fox series The O.C. She later starred as Dr. Zoe Hart in The CW’s Hart of Dixie, which ran for four seasons and continues to attract a devoted audience. Her film credits include The Last Kiss, Jumper, and The To Do List. Bilson has also become an established voice in podcasting through Broad Ideas and the popular The O.C. retrospective podcast she co-hosted with former castmate Melinda Clarke.
Olivia Allen is an actress, producer, screenwriter, and podcaster whose work spans film, television, and theater. She received the 2026 Film Invasion Los Angeles Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Writing – Drama alongside Zac La Roc for their short film Dizzy. Her acting credits include Pig Hill and the upcoming Christmas with the Kringles. As a co-host of Broad Ideas since its 2022 debut, Allen has helped shape the show’s distinctive blend of candid conversations, humor, and curiosity. Together with Rachel Bilson, she has built a show rooted in their longtime friendship and shared interest in exploring everything from deeply personal experiences to the completely unexpected.
Working alongside Network One Digital, Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) will lead advertising sales and sponsorship development for Broad Ideas, creating opportunities for brands to connect with the show’s engaged audience across audio and video. The partnership brings together AMP’s advertising sales capabilities and NOD’s production and audience growth expertise to support the show’s long-term creative and commercial success.
“Broad Ideas offers advertisers something increasingly valuable: an authentic, trusted relationship between hosts and listeners that extends naturally across audio and video,” said Marques Pfaff, Managing Partner at Amplitude Media Partners. “Rachel and Olivia have created a show with a distinct identity and an exceptionally attractive environment for thoughtful brand integrations. AMP is excited to provide the hands-on sales support and personal attention necessary to help the show realize its full commercial potential.”
The relaunch represents another significant addition to Network One Digital’s growing portfolio of entertainment and celebrity-driven podcasts. As the show’s production and digital growth partner, NOD will oversee audio and video production, YouTube channel strategy, digital distribution, content optimization, and audience development.
Founded by entertainment and digital media veterans Shane Carmichael and Travis Holden, Network One Digital brings decades of combined experience producing chart-topping podcasts, managing high-profile entertainment properties, and driving digital audience growth.
“Broad Ideas represents a tremendous opportunity to build upon an established entertainment brand with significant potential for continued growth,” said Shane Carmichael, Co-Founder and CEO of Network One Digital. “Our focus is on implementing a comprehensive digital strategy that strengthens the show’s video presence, expands its reach across platforms, and creates new opportunities for audience development. Through our strategic partnership with Amplitude Media Partners, we’re aligning Network One Digital’s production and digital expertise with AMP’s capabilities in advertising sales and brand partnerships. This collaborative approach positions Broad Ideas for sustainable growth while establishing a strong foundation for long-term success.”
“The magic of Broad Ideas has always been the undeniable chemistry between Rachel and Olivia. Their contrasting personalities, quick wit, and effortless banter create a dynamic that is both entertaining and uniquely their own,” said Travis Holden, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Network One Digital. “Our creative vision is to elevate that experience through enhanced production quality, innovative storytelling, and a more immersive video format that brings audiences closer to the conversation. We’re not reinventing what makes Broad Ideas special; we’re giving it the creative platform it deserves. This partnership also marks another exciting milestone in our commitment to developing a premier portfolio of female-led entertainment properties.”
Beyond Broad Ideas, Bilson and Allen are creative partners in 1933 Productions, extending their collaboration into film and television development. The podcast’s return coincides with the October 30 release of Christmas with the Kringles, the upcoming film featuring both Bilson and Allen. The first episode of the returning season will feature a conversation tied to the film, bringing their creative worlds together as they launch the next chapter of Broad Ideas.
New episodes of Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen begin October 29. Viewers can watch the show on YouTube and Spotify Video. Audio episodes will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. YouTube, Spotify Video, Apple Podcasts
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ABOUT BROAD IDEAS WITH RACHEL BILSON & OLIVIA ALLEN
Hosted by Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen, Broad Ideas features candid, funny, and unfiltered conversations about relationships, sex, mental health, motherhood, pop culture, the supernatural, and everything in between. Since its 2022 debut, the show has welcomed an accomplished roster of guests while building a community around the honest conversations people typically reserve for their closest friends.
ABOUT AMPLITUDE MEDIA PARTNERS
Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) is a media sales organization specializing in revenue-generating solutions for independent creators. Through innovative partnerships and personalized support, AMP empowers podcasters and video creators to grow their brands and maximize their content’s revenue potential. In addition to media sales, AMP provides operational support and optimization services for networks and individual creators.
ABOUT NETWORK ONE DIGITAL (NOD)
Network One Digital (NOD) is a full-service podcast production and digital media agency specializing in premium audio and video production, YouTube management, audience development, and multiplatform growth. With a proven track record of producing chart-topping podcasts, managing high-profile entertainment properties, and contributing to digital platforms generating billions of YouTube views, NOD combines creative excellence with strategic expertise to develop, manage, and grow successful media brands.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Marques Pfaff
marques@amplitudemediapartners.com
(608) 385-9108
