Kyle MacLachlan is entering the interview-podcast game with the launch of “What Are We Even Doing?,” a weekly series that will see the “Twin Peaks” star interview younger actors and artists about their creative processes in today’s Hollywood.
Per the description for the new podcast, which is being distributed by iHeartRadio’s Elvis Duran Podcast Network, “MacLachlan sits down with Millennial and Gen Z actors, musicians, artists and creators to share stories about the entertainment industry past, present and future. While conversations flow in unpredictable directions, each show ends the same way – with a special game tailored to each guest.”
On Thursday’s premiere episode of “What Are We Even Doing?,” MacLachlan will interview model and actress Kaia Gerber (co-founder of the book club, Library Science) as his first guest. MacLachlan’s upcoming guests over the course of the 10-episode first season include Dylan O’Brien, Benito Skinner, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Julian Shapiro-Barnum, Willa Bennett, Caleb Hearon, Alana O’Herlihy and Holmes.
The podcast is created and executive produced by Full Picture Productions, the production arm of Full Picture, a creative agency founded by MacLachlan’s wife, Desiree Gruber.
New episodes of “What Are We Even Doing?” will launch Thursdays on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
“I’ve always been pretty quiet about my creative process – it’s not exactly the kind of thing actors sit around swapping notes on between takes,” MacLachlan said. “But I’ve gotten curious. So I thought, why not start talking with the next generation of actors, musicians, and more creators to hear how they do it – and maybe finally figure out what ‘chopped’ means while I’m at it. I’m thrilled I got to dream this up with my creative team at Full Picture, and even more excited to launch it with the Elvis Duran Podcast Network and iHeartRadio. If anyone can help a 66-year-old actor keep up with Gen Z, it’s them.”
Duran added: “Now we know why he can master any role as an amazing actor! Kyle MacLachlan is the perfect mix of authentic and unexpected – exactly what we love at the Podcast Network. ‘What Are We Even Doing?’ is going to be a wild, smart and totally fun ride.”
“I’ve been lucky to collaborate with Kyle for over 15 years – dating back to a 2006 YouTube series about his and Desiree’s dogs (the dawn of internet time),” Full Picture Productions chief creative officer and executive producer Anne Walls Gordon said. “Since then, from producing hit true crime podcast Varnamtown last year to helping unleash his social presence, I’ve seen him connect with audiences across generations – especially Gen Z – with a mix of whimsy, warmth, and heart. Partnering with Elvis Duran’s team at iHeart to channel that energy into podcast form has been a thrill, and we’re excited to share our weird and wacky show with the world.”
Gruber added: “I couldn’t be more excited about Kyle diving headfirst into decoding today’s culture with his trademark wit. Honestly, I’m just relieved it might finally help me understand our 17-year-old over breakfast. Bring on the tea — I’ve got my mug ready.”
See the key art for MacLachlan’s new podcast, “What Are We Even Doing?,” below.
