April in the Media
“The Dating Coach is in”
– The New York Times
Podcasts
April Offers Qualified Advice on Unqualified with Anna Faris
Episode 1
Anna and April’s first call is with a listener who is being asked to choose sides when a couple in her friend group beaks-up.
Next they talk with a young woman who doesn’t know how to deal with her sister’s husband and his inappropriate behavior.
Episode 3
Anna and April talk first with Mary whose two best friendships are called into question after a past conversation revealed that the…
three of them have differing political views. Missing her friends, Mary wonders how or if the relationships can be repaired.
Their next call is with Michele whose son’s upcoming marriage has her family debating whether to invite the groom’s father. While every wedding brings a certain amount of stress, Michele’s ex-husband’s dependency issues have the potential to create even more drama and Michele wonders if inviting him is worth taking the chance.
Episode 2
April has some unexpected advice for Summer, who asks how and when to bring up her anxiety issues with the men she dates.
Their next call is with Zoë who wonders what she can do when her mom’s chronic pain is affecting everyone in her family.
Episode 4
Their first call is with Amanda who wonders how and when to tell her boyfriend about her past struggles with an eating disorder.
Next is a conversation with Megan who wonders if she should say anything about her younger sister’s new relationship with a much older family friend.
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Lucy Lawless [Xena: Warrior Princess, Parks and Recreation, Ash vs Evil Dead, My Life is Murder] talks with Anna about…
getting married young, the loyal fans of Xena, struggling with self-control, not taking yourself seriously, cultivating chestnut trees, Anna getting banned from New Zealand, why you should cut the feet off a dead possum before feeding it to your dog, and more. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who realizes that she is partly to blame for choosing the wrong partners and wonders how to make better life decisions.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu talks with Anna about emigrating from China at the age of five,…
the meaning behind “eating bitter”, wistful first loves, being agreeable when you shouldn’t, relating to 500 Days of Summer, how getting fired from his accounting job turned out to be a good thing, the amazing story of how a tweet led to a starring role in a Marvel movie, an unexpected afternoon playing volleyball, and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a listener who wants a mature, loving relationship but seems to attract partners only interested in sex.
Actress, singer and songwriter Elizabeth Gillies [Victorious, Animal, Dynasty] talks with Anna about breaking up,…
moving out, moving back in, getting married, why she didn’t take an elevator for ten years, reading old texts from exes, organized hoarding, whether you can watch a Holiday movie any time of the year, falling asleep at work, and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a caller who would have to leave her family to pursue her dreams of becoming an Olympic athlete.
Tanner Buchanan [Cobra Kai, Designated Survivor, He’s All That] talks with Anna about growing up in a small town,…
his appreciation of tap dancing, Cobra Kai, reality stars, restoring cars, strip clubs, insomnia, Singin’ in the Rain, and more. After describing his worst heartbreak, Tanner’s girlfriend Lizzie joins the conversation and explains how Tanner managed to win her back. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who doesn’t know what to do after she catches her husband in a lie.
Ben Platt [The Politician, The Book of Mormon, Pitch Perfect, Dear Evan Hansen] and Anna talk about first loves…
and heartbreak, family, fame, writing music, the magic of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, the role of a lifetime, learning to cook, meeting Barbra Streisand, and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a young woman who can’t decide whether to marry or break up with her long distance boyfriend.
AnnaSophia Robb [Dr. Death, Bridge to Terabithia, Soul Surfer, The Carrie Diaries] and Anna talk about the terrifying…
true story of Dr. Death, falling for a co-star, a fateful $6 coffee, the perfect meet-cute, being asked out by a magician, what it means to be “fun”, the mispronunciation of their names, and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a listener whose ex has different ideas on co-parenting.
Joel Kinnaman [The Killing, RoboCop, Suicide Squad, For All Mankind] talks with Anna about trying to break…
his friend’s arm, learning to apologize, tall poppy syndrome, how his marriage proposal nearly led to incarceration, his least favorite press questions, humility, family, working at McDonald’s, and more.
Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a listener who faces the tough choice of staying with his partner in a small town or chasing his dreams in the big city.
Food writer, cookbook author and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons talks with Anna about living on a Kibbutz, living in her mom’s…
basement, taking risks, romantic and professional relationships, the people who have inspired her, the dangers of a kitchen (and the safest shoes to wear), memorable meals, food culture and the effects of social media, the restaurant industry, innovation vs. technique, choosing a Top Chef winner and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a caller who is growing apart from her friends.
Paramore lead singer and songwriter Hayley Williams talks with Anna about growing up, choosing between…
fitting in and being unique, infidelity and heartbreak, therapy, the best parts of Nashville, artistic dreams, travel, qualities to look for in a partner, empathy and emotional intelligence, being part of a band, going solo, meeting Amy Grant, a fan letter to NSYNC, and more! Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who wonders how to tell potential partners that she has health issues that will prevent her from having children.
Minnie Driver [Good Will Hunting, The Phantom of the Opera, Grosse Pointe Blank, Sleepers, I Give it a Year] talks…
with Anna about fame, humility, surfing, surprise tea parties, inspirational poetry, bad relationships, great relationships, running from the law, home birth, cucumber sandwiches, and much more. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener whose partner’s anger management issues force her to question their relationship.
Leslie Bibb [Iron Man, Law Abiding Citizen, Jupiter’s Legacy] talks with Anna about first loves, bad relationships, family,…
weddings, therapy, vulnerability, living in hotels, early movie screenings, how Leslie met and fell for her partner of 14 years (Sam Rockwell), and more. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who is concerned that her new baby might be wrecking her marriage.
Jurnee Smollett [Birds of Prey, Friday Night Lights, True Blood, Lovecraft Country, Underground] talks with Anna about…
growing up in the industry, friendships, being uncool, work ethic, artistic integrity, marriage, divorce, inspiration, age, raisin bran, road-tripping and more. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who doesn’t know when or how to open up to a potential partner.
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