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Table for Two

by iHeartPodcasts · English · Film & TV

For decades, Bruce Bozzi worked at the highest end of the service industry, managing his family’s storied restaurant, The Palm. And if he learned one thing, it’s that the best parties always end up in the kitchen. Table for Two is based on that premise, and on the friendships Bruce has forged along

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 37 min
Latest: 9 May 2025
Language: English

Latest episode

9 May 2025 · 51 min

Natasha Lyonne

Few contemporary actors better represent the bravado and edginess of New York City natives than Natasha Lyonne. Over a four-decade career that began with a role on Pee-wee’s Playhouse , Lyonne has become known for portraying characters that are gruff but likable, hard-nosed but sympathetic. She’s exhibited these traits in films ranging from Everyone Says I Love You to American Pie ; but her brashness truly hit the mainstream in 2013, upon the release of Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black. That show kicked off a run on television that has found her as the creator and star of…

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2 May 2025 · 9 min
Natasha Lyonne Lightning Round
If you know anything about Natasha Lyonne’s character in Orange Is the New Black —let alone her rollicking roles in Russian Doll and Poker Face —you know that she’s an expert at using colorful language to dramatic effect. But off-screen, what is her go-to curse word? On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the actress joins host Bruce Bozzi and discusses the performer she most wants to work with but hasn’t, the first thing she notices in a man, and the best advice she’s been given. Hear a preview of the episode below, and listen and subscribe…
15 Apr 2025 · 8 min
Graydon Carter Lightning Round
Graydon Carter is quite aware that no matter how well planned a party is, it is always at risk of being ruined by an impolite guest. But of all the social faux pas he’s been privy to, which was the most out of line? On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, Carter joins host Bruce Bozzi and discusses his go-to variety of wine, the most beautiful person he’s ever met, and why the south of France is his favorite place in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E25 · 10 Apr 2025 · 46 min
Graydon Carter
People generally set out to write their memoirs in times of relative boredom or malaise—in other words, when they’ve retired. Not so for Graydon Carter. He began working on his new memoir, When the Going Was Good , just after leaving his post at the helm of Vanity Fair , where he was editor for 25 years, and as he was starting AIR MAIL. But then, whether Carter was lampooning the excesses of 1980s New Yorkers in Spy, hosting Oscar parties for the ages at Vanity Fair , or poring over the seating charts for his Greenwich Village restaurant The Waverly Inn, he never was one to loaf.…
27 Feb 2025 · 8 min
Adrien Brody Lightning Round
Adrien Brody's performance in The Brutalist is so singular that it's almost impossible to tell which actors he takes inspiration from. So why not ask the man himself? On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the Academy Award-winner (and nominee for this year’s Best Actor Oscar) joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss his first big purchase upon making it in Hollywood, his favorite band, and his go-to cocktail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E24 · 12 Feb 2025 · 48 min
Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody readily admits that the New York City he grew up in was rough around the edges. A native of Jackson Heights, Queens, he says the years he spent there in the '70s and '80s toughened him, but also made him empathetic—in other words, it gave him the ammunition he needed to become an actor. It wasn’t long into Brody's career that minor successes became major ones. Early roles in Restaurant and Summer of Sam in the late 1990s led to Roman Polanski’s The Pianist in 2002, a part that made the 29-year old the youngest to ever win the Academy Award for Best Actor. And…
S2 · E23 · 14 Jan 2025 · 47 min
Damian Woetzel
Damian Woetzel’s rise to the top of the ballet world seems straightforward. From his childhood in Boston he demonstrated an aptitude for ballet; by his late teens, he was touring nationally as part of the Los Angeles Ballet; and in the mid-1980s, at 18, he eschewed college to pursue a career as a dancer in New York City. Over the following two decades, Woetzel climbed the New York City Ballet’s ranks, first becoming a principal dancer, then a household name. In his mid-30s, with the prospect of retirement looming, Woetzel decided to head up to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he…
7 Jan 2025 · 7 min
Damian Woetzel Lightning Round
As a standout New York City Ballet dancer from the 1980s through the early 2000s, Damian Woetzel featured in acclaimed productions ranging from Jerome Robbins’s "West Side Story Suite" to George Balanchine’s "Swan Lake." But which ballet was his favorite? Find out on this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, in which the current Juilliard School president joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss his biggest pet peeve, the best advice he’s ever received, and his favorite New York City activity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E22 · 24 Dec 2024 · 43 min
André Balazs
Considering his ownership of some of the world’s most renowned hotels—Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, Chiltern Firehouse in London, and The Standard in New York, among others—it’s somewhat surprising that André Balazs wasn’t always in the hotel business. The Boston-born Cornell and Columbia graduate actually began his career in biotech, co-founding a company called Biomatrix with his father in the late 1980s. It was a huge financial success, but Balazs felt as though his work life was infringing on his personal life, and wanted to find a way to reconcile…
17 Dec 2024 · 7 min
André Balazs Lightning Round
When asked to name his favorite movie, André Balazs likens the question to trying to pick his favorite hotel—a problem that the owner of the Chateau Marmont and Chiltern Firehouse (among other properties) might know a thing or two about. On this week’s bonus episode of "Table for Two," the businessman and hotelier joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss the first thing he notices in a woman, whether he prefers New York or Los Angeles, and the best piece of advice he’s received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E21 · 10 Dec 2024 · 48 min
Ted Sarandos
Long before Ted Sarandos’s company turned “binge watching” into a national pastime, the co-C.E.O. of Netflix stayed up long past his bedtime in order to catch The Jack Benny Program and I Love Lucy, developing a passion for film and television that has guided him ever since. After spending his early career rising through the ranks of the video distribution industry, Sarandos’s acumen caught the attention of Netflix founder Reed Hastings, who pitched Sarandos on his company: what if renting movies and television shows could be done from the couch? Over the following…
3 Dec 2024 · 7 min
Ted Sarandos Lightning Round
Ted Sarandos may be the co-C.E.O. of Netflix, but that doesn’t mean he skimps on reading—especially not when Robert Caro or Walter Isaacson’s names are on the cover. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the streaming tycoon joins host Bruce Bozzi and discusses the movie that most influenced him, his pet peeve, and the best advice he’s ever received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E20 · 26 Nov 2024 · 48 min
Isabella Rossellini
Although her father was director Roberto Rossellini and her mother was actress Ingrid Bergman, Isabella Rossellini had little desire to work in the film industry when she arrived in New York City at 19 years old. She was sure that fashion was her calling—and by her late 20s, a few years after studying costume design at Manhattan’s Finch College, she was appearing as a model in magazines such as Vogue and Interview . Not long after, Rossellini decided to join the family business: she was cast in her first American film in the early 1980s, before starring in David Lynch’s haunting 1986…
19 Nov 2024 · 8 min
Isabella Rossellini Lightning Round
From "Blue Velvet" and "Death Becomes Her" to this year’s "Conclave," choosing a favorite Isabella Rossellini film is no easy task. But which film does she love most? Find out on this week’s bonus episode of "Table for Two," in which the actress joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss her go-to wine, her preferred Italian curse word, and the best advice she’s ever received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E19 · 12 Nov 2024 · 45 min
Amy Sedaris
Growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, Amy Sedaris watched a lot of television. She counts "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and "Second City Television" as major influences on her desire to perform, whether that meant pranking family members or acting in the plays written by her older brother, the humorist David Sedaris. Siblings aside, she was also surrounded by several other notable comedians, including Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello, whom she met in her twenties at Chicago's Second City comedy troupe. That trio would go on to create "Strangers with Candy" in 1999, a sitcom underpinned by the…
5 Nov 2024 · 7 min
Amy Sedaris Lightning Round
Anyone who has watched At Home with Amy Sedaris knows that the show's star has distinct preferences when it comes to the kitchen. But what is her favorite comfort food? On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the comedian and actress joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss her pet peeves, the most influential person in her life (hint: he’s a relative), and the first word that comes to mind when she hears “Andy Cohen.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E18 · 29 Oct 2024 · 48 min
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
During his youth in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jesse Tyler Ferguson quickly discovered his affinity for the performing arts. Upon joining a local theater group, he found the stage to be a place where he could express himself fully. And when an opportunity arose to travel to New York City as a teenager, Ferguson set his sights firmly on Broadway. His career took off—early Broadway roles included in On the Town and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee —meaning that Ferguson had little reason to give much thought to television. And yet, the script for a new sitcom, called Modern Family,…
22 Oct 2024 · 6 min
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Lightning Round
Given his experience as the host of his own podcast, Dinner’s on Me , it’s no surprise that Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an expert at answering questions in a restaurant setting. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two , the actor joins host Bruce Bozzi and discusses whether he prefers performing on Broadway or television, his favorite Modern Family episode, and the one word he’d use to describe Sofía Vergara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E17 · 15 Oct 2024 · 47 min
Hannah Waddingham
In the early 2010s, after spending a good deal of her career performing in stage productions such as Spamalot and A Little Night Music , Hannah Waddingham wanted to try something different: acting on screen. Although she’d previously had small film and television roles here and there, her background was in opera and theater. But what seemed like a considerable risk to her at the time paid off in a big way—in the intervening years she has appeared in Game of Thrones , Sex Education , and Ted Lasso (for which she won an Emmy). On this week’s episode of Table for Two , Waddingham joins host…
8 Oct 2024 · 13 min
Hannah Waddingham Lightning Round
Much like her character on Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham is quick with an answer—that is, except when asked whether she’ll reprise her leading role on the show’s (rumored) fourth season. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the actress joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss the movie that most influenced her, the show she’s currently binging, and the three actors she most wants to work with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E16 · 1 Oct 2024 · 47 min
Lee Daniels
When Lee Daniels was eight years old, he came across a copy Edward Albee's Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf that featured a photograph of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton on its cover. Flipping through the pages, Daniels realized that his purpose in life was to direct characters like those in the Albee's play. After years managing actors, Daniels had his directorial breakout in 2001 with Monster’s Ball , for which Halle Berry became the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. As a producer, director, and screenwriter, Daniels has since turned out celebrated movies and…
24 Sep 2024 · 8 min
Lee Daniels Lightning Round
Lee Daniels may be the mind behind modern hits like Precious, Monster’s Ball, and the acclaimed television series Empire, but when asked to pick his favorite movie, he returns to a classic: Gone With the Wind. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the filmmaker and producer joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss the choreographer who influenced him, the first thing he notices about someone, and why The Boys on the Rock is his favorite book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E15 · 17 Sep 2024 · 47 min
Christian Louboutin
In the mid-1970s, while touring a museum in his hometown of Paris, Christian Louboutin came across a sign that would alter the course of his entire life. Indicating that stiletto heels were banned on the premises, it depicted a pair of the shoes with a red “no” symbol over them. For Louboutin, the image sparked a fascination with shoe design that led to him sketching original prototypes as a young teenager, working in major fashion houses by 20, and opening his own salon in 1991. It wasn’t long after starting his shop that his classic red-soled stilettos were born—and since then, Louboutin’s…
10 Sep 2024 · 4 min
Christian Louboutin Lightning Round
From his red-bottom stilettos to his timeless Kate pumps, Christian Louboutin’s shoes are beloved the world over—but when asked for his favorite piece of footwear he’s created, he says it’s the one in his head. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, Louboutin joins host Bruce Bozzi and discusses his preferred Paris café, the city that most inspires him, and his favorite films. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E14 · 3 Sep 2024 · 37 min
Minnie Driver
As a child growing up in Barbados, Minnie Driver developed an affinity for the water—and her love for the beach and its restorative properties has only grown since. For Driver, recharging is necessary: since her breakthrough role in the 1997 classic Good Will Hunting, she’s starred in a slew of feature films (two of which are set to premiere at this year’s Toronto Film Festival) and television shows—the most recent being as Queen Elizabeth I in The Serpent Queen —and she hosts her own podcast, Minnie Questions. On this week’s episode of Table for Two, the actress sits down for lunch with…
27 Aug 2024 · 9 min
Minnie Driver Lightning Round
Though Minnie Driver recognizes that 1987’s "Withnail and I" has its flaws, the film inspired her to seek out acting parts that similarly blended comedy and tragedy—her role as Skyler in "Good Will Hunting" being a prime example. On this week’s episode of "Table for Two," Driver joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss her thoughts on former co-star Robin Williams, the differences between Hollywood and London, and why the ocean is her happy place See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E13 · 20 Aug 2024 · 45 min
Paul Feig
Whether he’s directing a movie, cutting in the editing room, or grabbing a bite to eat, Paul Feig wears a suit. In his view, dressing well both helps him focus and create strong first impressions. But Feig's elegance is also a reflection of his highly detail-oriented nature. Behind the camera, Feig’s acute perception and keen eye for comedy—his favorite genre—has led to hits like Bridesmaids and A Simple Favor (which has a sequel on the way), and the opportunity to direct television shows like The Office, Mad Men, and Freaks and Geeks, which he created. On this week’s episode of Table for…
13 Aug 2024 · 14 min
Paul Feig Lightning Round
Like any good director, Paul Feig is discerning to a tee. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the Bridesmaids director joins host Bruce Bozzi to share the only acceptable martini recipe, what he’d bring to a desert island, and why a house party is the best way to socialize. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E12 · 6 Aug 2024 · 45 min
George Hamilton
Is there anyone who has weathered the chaos of Hollywood more gracefully than George Hamilton? After moving with his family from Memphis to California, Hamilton began his career in the movie industry in the 1950s. Over the following decades, he appeared in countless films and television shows, became a producer and entrepreneur, and developed a reputation for his charm, wit, and tan. Now 84 years old, Hamilton is as energetic as ever. On this week’s episode of Table for Two, the actor joins host Bruce Bozzi to recall rubbing shoulders with actors such as Fred Astaire and Cary Grant, divulge…
30 Jul 2024 · 4 min
George Hamilton Lightning Round
More than six decades in the entertainment business haven't dulled George Hamilton’s characteristic charm. On this week’s bonus episode of Table for Two, the actor joins host Bruce Bozzi for lunch and reveals his guilty pleasure, his favorite movie, and the true story of how he lost his virginity—at age 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Table for Two is a English film & tv podcast from iHeartPodcasts. 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: iHeartPodcasts
Language: English
Category: Film & TV
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 37 min
Latest episode: 9 May 2025
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