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House of Maher

Put the kettle on, because tea is about to be spilled. Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher is letting her hair down alongside her sisters, “Girl Dinner” creator Olivia Maher and human rights advocate Adrianna “Dre Baby” Maher. From the field to the dinner table, the sisters tackle everything from getti

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 7 min
Latest: 29 Sep 2026
Language: English

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29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

Taylor Tomlinson: Dating for Material, Location Sharing & Romantic Trips with Family

What do Taylor Tomlinson, Brittany Broski, Drew Afualo, Hannah Berner, Jameela Jamil, Emily Henry and Rachel Reid have in common?! They're all Maher sisters, and so are you. In the season finale of House of Maher, the sisters look back on their favorite episodes so far before diving into a conversation with the massively successful standup comedian & eldest daughter Taylor Tomlinson. Her first collection of essays, Actually, Nevermind and her latest Netflix special, Prodigal Daughter, are both out now. Catch the last stop of her book tour in LA 10/2 or see her killer standup on tour:…

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22 Sep 2026 · 59 min
John Green Gets REAL: OCD, Consumption Core & Working with Hank
John Green, one of our favorite authors and content creators, joins the House of Maher this week and thinks through a variety of big questions: What’s it really like to have OCD? Does having fewer followers mean we matter less? Can we trust seals? What beauty standards do we STILL get from tuberculosis? We dive into his latest book, entitled Hollywood, Ending and the real problems that come from splitting ourselves into smaller pieces for attention. Get John’s latest book, Hollywood, Ending out everywhere today! This episode and Tea Time are presented by Liquid IV. Go to LiquidIV.com and get…
15 Sep 2026 · 52 min
TRUTH OR DRINK! Messy Birthday Edition
Who’s the most spoiled sister? Are you jealous of me? Who’s the most attractive? WHY AM I HOLDING YOUR IUD? Ilona plays TRUTH OR DRINK with her sisters to celebrate eldest daughter Olivia’s birthday and it gets a lil wild. Dre even busts out the lyrics to one of her songs. Plus, Olivia answers the 5 Thoughtful Birthday Questions: Save them for the next birthday in your life! Liquid IV: Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code 2026HOM at checkout Primal Kitchen: Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce is available nationwide and can be found at your local grocery store or on…
8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
Things We're Secretly Judging & Dating App Nightmares
You know that ONE guy who's always grunting and moaning his way through hot yoga? Well, this episode is dedicated to him... This week, we're talking about everything we're secretly judging, from family lip locking to what ACTUALLY constitutes a dirty martini and more. This episode and Tea Time are presented by Liquid I.V. Go to ⁠⁠liquidiv.com⁠⁠ and get 20% off your first purchase with code 2026HOM JBL: Try listening to your next favorite audiobook on the new JBL Lives. Find your pair at ⁠⁠JBL.com⁠⁠ Primal Kitchen: Find Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce at your local grocery store or on…
1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Mile High's Liz Tomforde Reveals The HOT Real-Life Job That Inspired It All
Windy City hive, ASSEMBLE! Liz Tomforde, author of Mile High, In Her Own League, and much more, is hanging at the House of Maher this week - And yes, she ACTUALLY worked as a flight attendant for an NHL team and has tea to spill about it. After initially writing just one copy of her work, Liz blew up on BookTok in 2022, and now she's here talking about the ADAPTATION of her books into a show with Amazon Studios. She reveals her most anticipated scenes and why she thinks she made the right choice, plus shares everything you need to know on her upcoming Wilder Woods series. The first book in…
25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Do We Need to Objectify Men More? with FIRST TIME CALLER Author B.K. Borison
The FIRST TIME CALLER and AND NOW, BACK TO YOU radio romance queen B.K. Borison stops by the House of Maher! She dives into how she chooses which characters make it into her novels, the 90s radio host inspiration behind Delilah, her real-life Italian romance, and so much more. We're weighing in on new standards for how athletes are photographed (while slightly objectifying some male athletes), the Hot Girl Walk controversy, having men in your house overnight, and more. This episode is presented by Liquid I.V.: Go to ⁠⁠liquidiv.com⁠⁠ and get 20% off your first purchase with code 2026HOM Book…
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Ilona & Hailey Van Lith Talk World Cup Crushes & The WNBA's Wild Expansion
Basketball star Hailey Van Lith is dishing with Ilona Maher on her season with the Connecticut Sun, the expansion of the WNBA, and what you may not know about those tunnel fits. Liv, Dre, and Ilona talk LA28 Olympics, World Cup crushes, Hear Me Outs and more. This episode and Tea Time are presented by Muscle Milk! Try the new great-tasting Muscle Milk available in stores nationwide. 💬 The Group Chat is presented by Facebook: Find more than what you're looking for on Facebook. Liquid I.V.: Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code 2026HOM. ShadyRays: Get 50% two or more…
11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Ilona's Big New Show & Tipsy 30th Birthday
ARE YOU READY FOR POWER HOUR WITH ILONA MAHER?! Well you better be!! Launching August 20th, the wait is nearly over - and the WEIGHTS are just getting started. For Ilona's 30th birthday, the girls are letting loose over mimosas: Talking baby names (Feyre?!), the valiant fight to update Ilona's Wikipedia photo, and going DEEP with all their questions about God. And yes, side boob is involved. New episodes of House of Maher release every Tuesday! Come hang at our place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on YouTube @HouseofMaher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more sister chaos, follow along @HouseofMaher on all platforms. House…
4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Ilona & Ali Riley Go OFF on Everything Women in Sports Have to Deal With
Want to lead with compassion? Our fourth sister this week is soccer star, multi-time World Cup team captain, & broadcaster Ali Riley. She dives into how she maintains the equilibrium of a team, why you may NOT need The Golden Rule (and what to replace it with). She also reveals the sacrifices and struggles that come with family planning as a professional athlete - that many male athletes don't have to consider. She shares her experience with egg freezing and the heartbreak of having a miscarriage after an embryo transfer. Ilona and Ali also go OFF on pay disparity for women in sports and…
28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Dre Gets REAL & We Answer Your Unhinged Questions
Strap in! Ilona talks about her return to rugby and Liv announces she's doing the Sydney Marathon: Meanwhile, Dre gets real about being the baby sister. Then we answer YOUR questions on everything from Ilona's return to the UK, Dre's next move, and what poses we'd all hit with the homies if the sisters were guys. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Presented by Liquid IV: Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code 2026HOM at checkout. The Group Chat is sponsored by Facebook. This summer, find more than what you’re looking for The Book Nook is sponsored by…
21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
Revealing Our Wildest Texts & Roasting Elon Musk’s Creepy City
Would you ever live in SpaceX headquarters? We’re digging into Elon Musk’s creepy dystopian city in Texas - and you’ll nEvEr GuEsS who loves it 🤪 We’re revealing our text messages, and answering questions from YOU about men who are after your money and how to tell if you actually like a guy. Liv reveals more absolute bangers from Dre’s Notes app. This week's episode is presented by Muscle Milk! Try the new great-tasting Muscle Milk available in stores nationwide. Liquid IV: Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code 2026HOM. JBL: Find your pair at…
14 Jul 2026 · 59 min
Love Island's Hottest Bombshells, Off Campus & Ilona's Fav Documentaries
Babes, it's a Love Island Summer. We're talking about the HOTTEST bombshells and islanders of all time from either show, and the weird kissing style that's all over Love Island USA. Then we're diving in to Off Campus and the book it was based on, The Deal by Elle Kennedy. We're here for Off Campus, but there's so much more to the story! In Book Nook, we're talking Emily Henry's Beach Read adaptation casting reactions and forgetting that Augustus was a grave digger. SIT STRAIGHT UP ON YOUR BED AND BUCKLE UP! Love Island Summer 3:34 Crazy Documentaries 16:13 Off Campus Comparison: Book vs. TV…
7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Crashout Recovery 101 with Olympic Gold Figure Skater Amber Glenn
Olympic figure skater and known baddie AMBER GLENN IS HERE! Fresh off the Milan Olympics and the Stars on Ice tour, she’s ready to spill on what she’s learned from Alysa Liu, how she came back stronger from missing a crucial jump in front of the world. She also dives into why (and how) she changed her entire life, and shares a wild Hear Me Out. This episode is presented by Muscle Milk. Try the new great-tasting Muscle Milk available in stores nationwide. Book Nook: Outofshapeworthlessloser by Gracie Gold Support the show by supporting our sponsors! ShadyRays: Head to shadyrays.com and use…
30 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Ilona on Raising Your Standards, Plus Her Rugby BFFs TELL-ALL!
Independence Day is almost here, so we're celebrating with some Solo Lolo and some of our favorite independent women: Ilona and her two closest teammates, Georgie Perris-Redding (@georgielillypr) & Charli Jacoby (@spicy_chardiniera), who spill everything from their favorite matches to their favorite nights drinking together. Georgie is a Detroit-born rugby player raised in England who plays for the Sale Sharks, and Charli is an Illinois native recently retired from professional rugby and living in Hong Kong. New episodes of House of Maher release every Tuesday! Come hang at our place:…
23 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Are You Cringe or Are You Free? with Grace Helbig
Do millennials deserve more respect? Should millennials and gen z try to work together more? I mean, we all agree about Olivia Rodrigo, no? This week, OG YouTube Creator Grace Helbig, essentially the inventor of millennial humor, sits down and unearths some insane truths with the Maher sisters. First of all: She JUST watched all of Twilight for the first time, and omfg do we have THOUGHTS. We're revisiting Renesmee and more. Second, Grace reveals that she's writing a book about the early days of YouTube and dives into exactly why VidCon just hit so good. There's some real generational peace…
16 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Inside The Pitt: Nurse Ilona & Shabana Azeez Compare Notes
This one is an absolute MUST LISTEN! Ilona, Liv, and Dre sit down with the brilliant actress Shabana Azeez, aka The Pitt's Victoria Javadi. We talk about the incredible American culture research she did to prepare for the role as an Australian, her reaction to her costar Jalen Thomas Brooks' role in Off Campus, and the ONE romance author (who you just might recognize...) that she read to make sure she was ready. Ilona reveals the training she did to become a nurse and compares it to the fascinating hospital visits Shabana did. The girls get into The Enhanced Games, getting BRICKED UP at…
9 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Ilona's Ready to Have Kids?! We're in a Crush Drought & Reacting to Noah Kahan
We are officially in VERY different romantic situations: Ilona's in Crush Oblivion, Dre is in a Crush Drought, and Liv is exiting Crush Psychosis. Ilona wonders if she's currently experiencing a crush or not, and reveals the specific age she wants to have kids by to align with her Olympic timeline. Plus, we deep dive on Noah Kahan's new album, The Great Divide, sharing our favorite lyrics and why being from Vermont just hits different. In Book Nook, Liv has started the Windy City series with Mile High, Dre's favorite!!! We improve your vocabulary by playing a little round of Dirty Talk and…
2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Love Island's Olandria: From Villa Bombshell to Runway It Girl
Model, Bama Barbie and Love Island breakout star Olandria joins the House of Maher this week!! Olandria shares what she's learned by transforming a reality tv role into a career as a model taking over runways from New York to Paris. She also reveals what it meant to her to become an official Barbie partner at Coachella, and the one Hot Girl bad habit that she just can't quit. She is a true self-starter and you're gonna learn so much that you can take with you. The girls debate whether speakers belong in public, discuss the new Ariana Grande music (plus they reminisce about their fav Ari…
26 May 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Hannah Berner: What Amy Poehler, Nikki Glaser & Chelsea Handler Taught Her About Comedy
Comedian, podcast host, and Giggly Squad star Hannah Berner joins the House of Maher this week!! Hannah shares what she's learned from working with legends like Amy Poehler, Nikki Glaser, and Chelsea Handler. She also details how she built her empire, from giggling on Summer House to shooting with Sports Illustrated. But before becoming one of the biggest names in comedy, Hannah was a competitive tennis player. She draws a line between perfection-driven athletes and standup comics, and she dives into the delicious challenge of building a new hour of material ahead of her brand-new Hulu…
19 May 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Inside Heated Rivalry: Author Rachel Reid Shares Show Gossip, Her Fav Books & More
COME TO THE COTTAGE WITH US! Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid is HERE at the House of Maher. Rachel reveals her first impressions of Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams along with the surprising way Jacob Tierney asked her to adapt the books. She gets real on why they wanted unknown actors and the ONE decision that would’ve derailed the series. Rachel also shares the first thing she noticed about Hudson Williams’ acting that really impressed her. Dre goes deep into Rachel’s fanfic origins, from Steve Rogers to Bucky Barnes. Liv finds out about Rachel’s one tattoo inspired by the books.…
12 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Ilona on Women's Rugby Cuts, Bikini Inflation & Lesbian Fashion with Lauren Chan
We're diving straight into the tea this week: Quinnipiac University, where Ilona made her mark, brutally cut their women's rugby varsity program. Ilona has THOUGHTS. The girls are joined by model and queer rights activist Lauren Chan to go deep on coming out at 32, size inclusive fashion, and the pride of Canada, Heated Rivalry. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Peloton: Let yourself run, lift, fail, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at ⁠https://⁠⁠onepeloton.com⁠ JBL: JBL's Live Headphones let you tune into your original sound, chapter after chapter. Find…
5 May 2026 · 1 hr
Ilona Talks Weird Commenters, Zara Larsson & Mold Dogs with Victoria Paris
When Victoria Paris walked in to record this episode, she was in the middle of an emergency move (again). This week, the Maher sisters discuss The Khia Asylum and its various inmates, (ZARA LARSSON HAS EARNED HER FREEDOM!!) including Bebe Rexha, Adéla, and its escapees, like Charli XCX, with Victoria. They also riff on mold dogs and Anthony Bourdain, and Victoria reveals how a robbery that made her completely rethink privacy. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Peloton: Let yourself run, lift, fail, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at…
28 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
BREAKING OUR SILENCE on Commando Controversy, Collab Breakup Posts & The Pitt
This week, the Maher sisters discuss breakup collab posts and hard launches, and debate whether or not they’d give up their last name in marriage. Dre goes on a second date and she pregames on the subway. Liv accidentally goes to a leather bar on a first date (ally!). Ilona has unusual advice for talking to your crush, and makes a case for giving men grace. Liv has an amazing encounter on a date. The sisters also dive into their favorite things of 2026 so far and what they’re looking forward to: Ilona spotlights Rebecca Ross’ Wild Reverence. Dre and Liv recommend their favorite no-skip…
21 Apr 2026 · 1 hr
Ilona Talks Artemis II FOMO & Ice Planet Barbarians w/ a NASA Rocket Scientist
Do other NASA employees get FOMO watching the Artemis II mission? Our fourth Maher sister today is literal NASA rocket scientist and CEO Aisha Bowe. She breaks down the latest Artemis II mission around the moon, freaky interns stealing moon rocks, and funding her own seat on the first all-female-crewed spaceflight, Blue Origin. She also tells us about deciding how to do her hair and makeup for space (something she and Ilona connect on), and the amazing hunky home service she swears by. Ilona sells Aisha on classic literature, and Liv reveals that she's TERRIFIED of space. Support the show by…
14 Apr 2026 · 56 min
Ilona Humbles NFL Players & Talks Post-Olympic Blues with Mikaela Shiffrin
Have you ever felt like you're not enough? Press play, because even the greatest feels like the okayest sometimes, and we're here to hash it out. Olympic icon Mikaela Shiffrin is IN THE HOUSE! She shows off her freshly shattered crystal trophy (oop), dives into the crash that happens after big competitions, and commiserates with Ilona on the way the press treats women having an off day. Plus, Liv, Dre, and Ilona talk about Ilona's Super Bowl meetup with Fernando Mendoza (yes, they totally hit it off), and her awkward run-ins with New York Giants' QB Jaxson Dart & Jameis Winston. Do you know…
7 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Bachelorette Rumors, WNBA Negotiations & The OG Gamechanger: Billie Jean King
This week, Ilona addresses the rumors about whether she'd want to do the Bachelorette (and who she would need on the show to even consider it) and spills the behind-the-scenes tea on her latest Sports Illustrated shoot. Then, the sisters get to dig into a great conversation with a true legend: Tennis player Billie Jean King. Billie shares what athletes need to know about money today, her thoughts on the WNBA's historic negotiations, plus "tough love" coaching seen with the University of Maryland women's basketball coach. This episode is presented by Intuit TurboTax. Intuit TurboTax: Learn…
31 Mar 2026 · 59 min
Ilona's Green Flags & Rugby Confessions w/ Her Idol Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
ILONA'S IN THE HOUSE TODAY! Spend some quality time with Solo Lolo ❤️She's grabbing the mic, and she has a few things to say about what she's looking for romantically, how she talks to strangers, and the weirdest (and best) parts of fame. She's also taking you behind the scenes of her rugby career with the absolute GOAT and Ilona's personal rugby idol: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. Portia shares her wildly romantic Heated Rivalry story of falling in love with her teammate Renee and recounts some of her wildest partying stories with Ilona. This episode is brought to you by Intuit TurboTax. Now,…
24 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Inside Bridgerton: Author Julia Quinn on Fame, Shonda & Real-Life Gen Z Princesses
Dearest gentle readers, make way for the queen herself: Bridgerton author Julia Quinn joins the House of Maher today! We dive into how she writes the Regency Era romances that make us swoon, the way she writes dialogue between women, working with Shonda Rhimes on Queen Charlotte, and her hilarious reaction to finding out Julie Andrews was going to narrate the show. We also discuss the new era of Gen Z queens in Europe (and which princess people always compare Dre to!) and 2000s bookstore culture. This episode is brought to you by Intuit TurboTax. Now this is Taxes. Intuit TurboTax: Learn…
17 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Sabalenka's Engagement, FX's Love Story & Dream Dates with Jake Pates
Ilona, Olivia, and Dre are joined by Milan's Valentine, snowboarder Jake Pates, to go a little deeper on looking for love at the Winter Olympics. Jake details his DM slide strategy, shows off the meaning behind his tattoos, and demonstrates for the girls how he landed his signature 1260 McTwist (with a tail grab!). He also speaks from the heart about losing belief in himself and finding his way out of darkness, making one of the most incredible comebacks the sport has seen with help from the legendary Hirano brothers. Before that, the girls gab about tennis legend Aryna Sabalenka's…
10 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Ilona Spills on Her Sports Illustrated Cover Shoot with Editor-in-Chief MJ Day
Editor-in-Chief MJ Day started working at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 1998. Her journey from assistant to boss is one that includes fighting for what's right, developing her eye, and insisting on representation. We talk the realities of running photoshoots, how to take better thirst traps, MJ's rugby days, the BS of BMI and more. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Peloton: Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at ⁠https://⁠⁠onepeloton.com⁠ K18: Shop K18 mask at Sephora or get 10% off your first purchase at…

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Publisher: Wave
Language: English
Category: Comedy
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 7 min
Latest episode: 29 Sep 2026
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