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Plus One with Lisa and Morgan

by Lisa Joyner and Morgan Walsh · English · Arts & Books

Plus One with Lisa and Morgan takes a unique look at celebrity by putting the "plus ones" front and center.  What do you do when your significant other is just a little too significant? We've all been there. A spouse, best friend. co-worker... you know the people who always manage to fi

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 58 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 56 minNew

Cynthia Papa Plus Tom Papa

Ever wonder how magicians pull off their tricks or dream of dancing in NYC or even what's it like to be a stand up comedian? This week on Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, we celebrate Cynthia Papa, renaissance woman and wife of comedian, actor and podcast host, Tom Papa. Cynthia details her adventurous life and reveals how a casual chat led a fated kiss that is still the subject of debate almost 30 years later. Later Tom joins the conversation about their obvious sparks, the significance of the word "finally" and his role in the pandemic sourdough baking craze. Get ready to learn, laugh and…

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6 Oct 2026 · 52 min
Dwania Kyles Plus Tamara Tunie
In this week’s episode of Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, meet a woman who at 5 years old helped shape American History. As a first grader, Dwania Kyles became one of the Memphis 13 whose peaceful protest led to the desegregation of Memphis public schools in 1961. She shares the incredible story of the parents who put their children on the front lines of the civil rights movement, how her father answered a call to action from the late, Martin Luther King Jr, and why her work to change hearts continues. Then meet her bestie, Emmy nominated multi-hyphenate, Tamara Tunie, star of Law and Order…
29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Jennifer Lee Plus Will Yun Lee
Only a fool would count out Jennifer Birmingham Lee. The sweet southern gal charms everyone she comes in contact with, especially her husband, The Good Doctor star Will Yun Lee. In this episode of Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, Jennifer shares how Jim Carrey played a part in finally getting her mother in law's approval, how her multicultural family is more similar that it would appear, and why she might be better at recognizing celebrities, without their clothes on! Later, The Odyssey star and martial artist joins the conversation for an intimate look at how they navigated the unimaginable…
22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Rosie Carnahan-Darby Plus Rhys Darby
What happens when the guy who performed in your bar becomes an international comedic juggernaut? This week on Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, Rosie Carnahan-Darby shares her life of adventure with Flight of the Conchord’s star Rhys Darby. Rosie chats about growing alongside her burgeoning stand up husband, how she fights decision fatigue, the real story behind a 30 year marriage and why her famous husband cannot be trusted with email. Later, Rhys joins in to share an embarrassing Army story, why authenticity is a non negotiable and how he went all in to win over his dancing queen. If you…
15 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Rachael Field Plus Julie Bowen
Emmy award winning Modern Family star, Julie Bowen has a secret weapon, a Plus One who gets s*%! done! This week on Plus One with Lisa & Morgan, producer Rachael Field enters the chat with an incredible story of building a career, making yourself indispensable, and how Julie became her self proclaimed, life wife. Rachael talks honestly and with wit about taking control and finding her place in show business, going from nanny to family, speed dating pickleball, and the powers of Reiki. Then Julie joins to share a plus one story about a very famous talk show host, how she sometimes plays…
8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Amy Anderson Plus Aubrey Anderson-Emmons
This week on Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, stand up comedian Amy Anderson reveals how a single playground encounter and an unexpected audition made her 4-year old famous beyond their wildest dreams. Once Aubrey Anderson-Emmons landed the role of Lily on the hit show Modern Family, both their lives changed, and Amy's identity shifted to being simply "Aubrey's mom." Amy talks honestly and with wit about being a single mom, safeguarding her daughter's privacy, and what's its like to be a Korean adoptee who is still looking for answers into what really happened in the days after her birth. Then…
1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Jen Herrera Richter Plus Andy Richter
Jen Herrera doesn't wait around for life to happen. She started a business, travelled the world, chose to become a single mom and when she was matched with Andy Richter on a dating site, she took a swipe at romance. On this week's episode of Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, Jen details her life as a plus one to Conan O'Brien's hysterical sidekick, how she navigated a worldwide journey to become a mom and despite her successful career in music management and production, she knows when to stay in her lane. Andy joins the conversation to tell his side of their love story — from the moment he…
25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
Andy Rosen Plus Elizabeth Laime
What happens when your middle school crush disappears from your life… only to walk past you on a New York City street 15 years later? Hosts Elizabeth Laime and Andy Rosen join Plus One with Lisa and Morgan and tell the story of their unlikely reunion, falling in love, building a marriage and creative partnership, and being pioneers in the podcasting world with shows like Nobody's Listening, Right? and Beth's Dead. Andy opens up about finding his way as a music producer while working alongside his wife. Then Elizabeth joins the conversation to share her side —including a moving story about…
18 Aug 2026 · 58 min
Tess Sanchez Plus Max Greenfield
This week on Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, they sit down with author and former casting executive Tess Sanchez, who shares her complicated story of going from the spotlight to being the plus one. When Tess met Max Greenfield, star of The New Girl and The Neighborhood, she was a rising Hollywood executive and he was a struggling actor. She shares details on how their relationship was tested as Max struggled with addiction recovery and a sudden shift in power. Tess talks candidly about getting fired during a virtual meeting and how the gut punch forced her to rebuild her identity, regain her…
11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Jill Sipkins Plus Justin Willman
When Jill Sipkins met her future husband, she wasn't the only one with a few tricks up her sleeve. This week on Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, Jill shares her story about life with magician and comedian Justin Willman who gained fame with shows like Netflix' "Magic for Humans." Learn about Jill and Justin's magical meet cute, their wedding video that went viral, her secret struggle with Type 1 diabetes, and her courageous career change. You will be on the edge of your seat hearing about Justin's frantic race to make it to the birth of their first child and how they chose to expand their…
4 Aug 2026 · 56 min
Stephanie Cozart Burton and Levar Burton
Stephanie Cozart Burton knows a lot about superstars. In her 40 plus years as an award winning makeup artist, she has transformed them, been a best friend to them and even married one. In this episode of Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, Stephanie talks candidly about how she hunted Emmy award winning actor LeVar Burton, her fight for pay equity in Hollywood, mentoring the next generation and why she didn't want to be in her husband's memoir. LeVar joins the conversation and shares about a career that spans Reading Rainbow, Roots and Star Trek: The Next Generation. He also speaks honestly about…
28 Jul 2026 · 49 min
Sarah Williams Plus Joel McHale
Sarah Williams is many things—artist, healer, advocate for parents of neurodivergent children, and wife to Joel McHale. Sarah shares the story behind her 30-year marriage, raising a son with autism, navigating losing her father at 10, and discovering purpose through creativity, faith, and community. Plus, Joel McHale stops by to explain why everyone who meets Sarah ends up liking her more than him. A funny, honest conversation about love, resilience, and the power of showing up for the people around you. ---- (00:00) Intro (00:39) Surviving rainy Los Angeles (02:43) Becoming neighbors with…
21 Jul 2026 · 58 min
Robin Dearden Plus Bryan Cranston
Robin Dearden has spent decades building an extraordinary life as an actress, mother and wife to Bryan Cranston. Robin joins Lisa and Morgan to share the story of meeting Bryan on the set of Airwolf, the hilariously unconventional bathtub proposal that led to their 37-year marriage, and why spending time apart has actually strengthened their relationship. She opens up about stepping back from acting to raise their daughter Taylor Dearden, the identity shift that comes with motherhood, and the joy of watching Taylor emerge as one of television's most exciting young actors on The Pitt. The…
14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Justin Mikita Plus Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jesse Tyler Ferguson's opening line to his future husband, Justin Mikita? "I have enough friends." In this episode of Plus One, Justin joins Lisa Joyner and Morgan Walsh for an honest, hilarious, and deeply moving conversation about life behind the spotlight. He shares the incredible story of meeting Jesse right after watching the first episode of Modern Family, helping lead the fight for marriage equality following Proposition 8, and working on the landmark Supreme Court case that helped change history. Justin also opens up about surviving childhood cancer, how the experience shaped the…
7 Jul 2026 · 45 min
Tran Ho Plus Ken Jeong
This week on Plus One, Lisa Joyner and Morgan Walsh welcome Dr. Tran Ho—family physician, breast cancer survivor, humanitarian, and wife of actor and comedian Ken Jeong.Tran shares how she and Ken met while working as doctors, why she encouraged him to leave medicine to pursue comedy full-time, and the unforgettable first date that started it all.She also opens up about being diagnosed with aggressive triple-negative breast cancer shortly after giving birth to twins, and how humor, resilience, and the support of family and friends helped them through one of the hardest chapters of their…
30 Jun 2026 · 59 min
Morgan Walsh Plus Matt Walsh
This week, Lisa Joyner sits down with actress, producer, advocate, and co-host Morgan Walsh for one of the show's most heartfelt conversations. Morgan opens up about nearly 20 years of sobriety, becoming a mother while getting sober, building a marriage with actor and comedian Matt Walsh, and why authentic connection has become the guiding force in her life. Then Matt Walsh (Veep, Upright Citizens Brigade) joins the conversation to share the story behind founding UCB, reflects on their marriage, and proves just how well he knows his wife during a fun round of Plus One questions. From…
23 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Lisa Joyner Plus Jon Cryer
Lisa Joyner spent years interviewing celebrities on the red carpet. Then she married one. In our very first episode, Lisa shares how Jon Cryer developed an instant crush on her while she thought he might be gay, what it was like going from entertainment journalist to Hollywood plus one, and the emotional journey that took her from being adopted herself to adopting a child and eventually meeting her biological parents. Grab some tissues. You're going to laugh, cry, and fall in love with Lisa's story. (00:00) Cold Open: The Thunderous Fart Story (00:14) Welcome to Plus One with Lisa & Morgan…
22 Jun 2026 · 24 min
Welcome to Plus One with Lisa and Morgan
Before they introduce the Plus Ones of Hollywood, meet the Plus Ones behind the podcast. In this special Episode 0, hosts Lisa Joyner and Morgan Walsh share how they became the wives of actors Jon Cryer and Matt Walsh and how their friendship grew from their kids becoming friends to skipping the small talk and getting right into the good stuff. Lisa opens up about her unique journey from covering celebrities as a journalist to walking red carpets alongside one. Morgan shares the hilarious story of accidentally telling Matt she was sober on their first date, and how an unexpected pregnancy…
19 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Plus One With Lisa Joyner and Morgan Walsh - Trailer
Plus One with Lisa and Morgan takes a unique look at celebrity by putting the "plus ones" front and center. What do you do when your significant other is just a little too significant? We've all been there. A spouse, best friend. co-worker... you know the people who always manage to find their light. Each episode, Lisa Joyner, married to Jon Cryer and Morgan Walsh, wife of comedian Matt Walsh, bring the Plus+One's out of the shadows to share incredible stories of who they are, what they do and how they play a best supporting role to their famous counterparts. Then we hear from the famous, in…

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Plus One with Lisa and Morgan is a English arts & books podcast from Lisa Joyner and Morgan Walsh. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Lisa Joyner and Morgan Walsh
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 58 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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