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What Are We Even Doing? with Kyle MacLachlan

Join award-winning actor and social media madman Kyle MacLachlan on “What Are We Even Doing,” where he sits down with Millennial and Gen Z actors, musicians, artists, and content creators to share stories about the entertainment industry past, present, and future. Kyle and his guests will talk shop, compare notes on life, and generally be weird together. In a good way. Their conversations will resonate with listeners of any age whose interests lie in television & film, music, art, or

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KYLE'S REWIND: What is CALEB HEARON Even Doing?!

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2026/09/30

This week on What Are We Even Doing?, we’re throwing it back to one knee-slapping episode with comedian, writer, actor, podcaster, and fellow Overcompensating cast member Caleb Hearon. He joins Kyle in the studio to discuss how the women in Caleb’s family inspired his comedy, which life experiences inform his politics and activism, Caleb’s razor-sharp observation skills, and how he really feels about lists and Mr. Beast. The guys share their mutual gratitude and joy for getting to

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Kyle's Korner | Episode 12

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2026/09/23

Welcome to the EXTRA SPECIAL finale episode of Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about new memoir, Fictional Selves, releasing on September 29th. He then transforms into his alter-ego Lyle to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about his favorite cocktail, supernatural experiences, kale, and which of his characters he would FMK. Kyle also shares the artists who have been

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38:24

What is Remi Wolf Even Doing?

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2026/09/16

This week on What Are We Even Doing?, Kyle is joined by singer-songwriter, artist, and former competitive ski racer, Remi Wolf for a conversation about creativity and endurance. Remi looks back on trading the Junior Olympics for music, busking in high school, finding her voice (literally), and the wild path that led her to touring the world. They get into trusting your gut, navigating sobriety, and the process behind her new music and upcoming album Mud. Finally, Kyle puts Remi’s legendary

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8:23

Kyle's Korner | Episode 11

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2026/09/09

Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about his iconic pin pad featuring David Lynch, Blue Velvet, and the Log Lady. He then transforms into his alter-ego Lyle to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about his favorite place in the world, the secrets behind his youthful glow, favorite musicals, and whether it’s future or past. Kyle also shares the artists who have

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49:14

KYLE'S REWIND: What is BENITO SKINNER Even Doing?!

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2026/09/02

This week on What Are We Even Doing?, we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes with comedian, writer, actor, podcast host, and producer Benito Skinner aka Benny Drama. They unpack what it’s like working together and growing up in the Northwest, ideas for the second season of Overcompensating, and how Benny created the original characters and viral celebrity impersonations that jumpstarted his career. Don’t miss father and son reveal who and what inspired them to

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38:05

What is Tove Lo Even Doing?

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2026/08/26

This week, Kyle chats with iconic singer, songwriter, and DJ, Tove Lo. Fresh off dropping her single “I’m Your Girl Right?” and gearing up for her next studio album Estrus, Tove breaks down the chaos, liberation, and unfiltered honesty powering her new music era. Plus, Kyle challenges Tove to a customized round of Wait Wait Who Sang That Tune? featuring oversized thinking-cap earbuds and famous lyrics from her star-studded roster of past collaborators including Charli XCX, Nick

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7:15

Kyle's Korner | Episode 10

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2026/08/19

Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about his itty bitty sheeps before answering YOUR hard-hitting questions about what takeout to order, his inspiration for the podcast, favorite memes, and new sidequests. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check out on his iHeart playlist, Kyle’s Jimmie Jams. Tune in every Wednesday

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44:15

KYLE'S REWIND: What is KAIA GERBER Even Doing?!

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2026/08/12

This week on What Are We Even Doing?, we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes with model, actress, voracious reader, and all-around force of nature: Kaia Gerber. Please enjoy these highlights from this knee-slapping episode! Kaia comes armed to the pod with book recs, Shakespeare burns, and the charisma of someone who once played Tree #2. The two chat about core memories that led her to acting, modeling as performance, and why live theater is the ultimate crash course in

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38:46

What is Sylvan Esso Even Doing?

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2026/07/22

This week on What Are We Even Doing?, Kyle is joined by Grammy-nominated electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso—Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn—for a conversation about creativity, collaboration, and why the best performances happen when there's a real chance everything could fall apart. The pair reflect on over a decade of making music together (and being married), what they've learned from workshopping unfinished songs in front of live audiences and the inspiration behind their new music, including

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Kyle's Korner | Episode 8

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2026/07/17

Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about his love for Oklahoma before answering YOUR hard-hitting questions about the best episode of Twin Peaks, twerking skills, The Beatles, and velveeta. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check out on his iHeart playlist, Kyle’s Jimmie Jams. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes

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34:20

What is Jaboukie Even Doing?!

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2026/07/15

Actor, writer, comedian, musician, and internet icon Jaboukie Young-White joins Kyle for a conversation about the winding path that took him from Chicago to The Daily Show, Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building, and beyond. They dive into why stand-up is his "first language," the rush of getting his first big laugh, the Twitter jokes that accidentally changed internet history, and why unemployment might just be the secret ingredient to going viral. Jaboukie also opens up about juggling

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Kyle's Korner | Episode 7

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2026/07/10

Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about his extra special William Shakespeare statue before transforming into his alter-ego Lyle to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about the differences between art films and blockbusters, the Blue Velvet chicken walk, Ohio, and constellations. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check

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35:20

What is Ariana DeBose Even Doing?

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2026/07/08

Oscar-winning actor, singer, dancer & Broadway powerhouse Ariana DeBose syncs up with Kyle to discuss surviving the grind of eight shows a week, growing up as a dance kid, fighting the Revolutionary War onstage and how therapy fits into the life of a performer. After riffing on why she doesn’t do small talk, the responsibility that comes with winning an Oscar and the joy of messy people, Ariana and Kyle play a game where they channel wedding singers, flight attendants, and of course,

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11:52

Kyle's Korner: The Return of Lyle | Episode 6

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2026/06/26

Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle talks about his mini Criterion Closet van before transforming into his alter-ego Lyle to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about being a trendsetter, most memorable cups of coffee, green eggs and ham, and his favorite planets. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check out on his iHeart playlist,

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30:52

What is Finneas O’Connell Even Doing?

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2026/06/24

Singer, songwriter, musician, composer & producer Finneas O’Connell syncs up with Kyle to discuss his creative process, the OG Dune, growing up in an artistic LA household, taking WAWED to Coachella, Finneas’ foray into acting then music, what inspired his brilliant score for Beef season 2, Kyle’s keyboard work in The Doors, and which musicians & instruments impress Finneas. After riffing on why making music with his sister is so organically magical and the Fleetwood

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Kyle's Korner | Episode 5

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2026/06/18

Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle takes a tour through his Overcompensating memorabilia before welcoming an extra special guest, his son Callum, to answer YOUR hard-hitting questions about doughnuts, hair tips, pigeons, and the key to healing finger burns. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check out on his iHeart playlist,

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7:30

Kyle's Korner | Episode 4

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2026/06/12

Welcome back to Kyle’s Korner, a solo series from Kyle filled with memorabilia, music obsessions, and beautifully unnecessary conversations. This week, Kyle tells us the history of his wizard statue before answering YOUR hard-hitting questions about actor personas, Spice Girls, being the funniest person ever, and Sex and the City vs Desperate Housewives. Kyle also shares the artists who have been soundtracking his week which you can check out on his iHeart playlist, Kyle’s Jimmie Jams

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35:17

What is Ravyn Lenae Even Doing?

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2026/06/10

Singer, songwriter & musician Ravyn Lenae visits the pod stu this week for a pitch perfect convo with Kyle about her creative process & classical training at a Chicago performance arts school, buying her first studio session at age 15, building her career as a young artist & manifesting beautiful music. After singing his praises for Ravyn’s brilliant work, acting potential & upcoming album Blue Island, Kyle reveals a game composed just for Ravyn, as an ode to her love of white

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40:53

What is Sarah Sherman Even Doing?

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2026/06/03

Helping Kyle wade into the wonderfully weird this week is actor, writer & comedian Sarah Sherman! The two former theater students dissect the innards of Sarah’s creative origins & influences, what it’s like being on SNL & that time Kyle hosted in the 90s, growing up with Twin Peaks & Blue Velvet, a Kate Bush history lesson, Sarah’s debut comedy special Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh on HBO, why David Lynch was so important to her (shoutout to meditation &

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37:34

What is Rowan Blanchard Even Doing?

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2026/05/27

Kyle hosts actor, author, activist & kindred spirit Rowan Blanchard to find out what it’s like being a Salem witch descendant, a 5-year-old child actor learning to ride a bike at an Advil shoot, the miracle who was David Lynch & his timeless legacy, starring in The Testaments & learning how to regulate creative energy, the cons of self-tape auditions, and Rowan’s iconic Lucille Ball costume from childhood. After discussing their favorite films, tiny home videos &

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