Why Ethan Craft Was Lizzie McGuire's ULTIMATE Teen Heartthrob

[@christycarlsonromano]

What's your favorite Ethan Craft moment in Lizzie McGuire??

[@vanessastegall]

You know how on the shampoo bottle it has directions lather rinse repeat? I don’t repeat.

[@ShaunMoore]

I like All his Lizzie McGuire Appearances I think He's Amazing! ❤️😊

[@frogsrme1717]

@@vanessastegallcame to write that exact moment 😂

[@vanessastegall]

@@frogsrme1717 great minds think in Lizzie McGuire quotes.

[@Luka23567]

Season 2 Clue Less episode, when Ethan’s mom was there.

[@michelleannaalfano9392]

He seems like such a genuinely nice guy. It's great to see the teen "heartthrob" turn into a good dad and a supportive husband.

[@meaganhartman4304]

It's really cool to see my favorite stars growing up. It's so great to see him become a dad. Congratulations to him and his wife. :)

[@christycarlsonromano]

I'm so glad to hear that ❤

[@FashionDiva181]

His entire performance in the movie 💯

[@melroseface1819]

Even Stevens and Lizzie McGuire were the last Disney shows that were just about normal kids navigating through high school. Everything since was like secret pop star, secret wizard, secret super hero, secret psychic. Entertaining but not relatable.

[@musiclover_kb4913]

Those concepts don't cancel out any other relatable aspects those shows/characters had

[@TheDeonJackson]

@@musiclover_kb4913agreed

[@VideoGameStupidLC]

Nowadays it seems to be secret super villains and secret... reborn... spirit detective.. Yu Yu Hakusho-ripoff show...?

[@MaddMan621]

Don't forget about the secret twins 😂

[@wahsdarb1013]

Idk. As a thicker girl of color, I found That's So Raven the most relatable. Loved it.

[@RoLee705]

Lizzie and Even Stevens were the top two in my book. I related so much to both Lizzie and Louis. Even Stevens felt more real or relatable and edgy (speaking as a woman) but Lizzie felt more like the wholesome reality I always wanted. I hope you can get Hilary on. I want a Cadet Kelly reunion!!!!!!

[@pikaleaf8914]

Also boy meets world and smart guy.

[@christinavega5825]

And the secret world of Alex Mack

[@lynf5562]

​@@pikaleaf8914Yes absolutely, another two top tier shows. Oh and Sister Sister!!!

[@SPECTACULARSPORTSSHORTS]

​@christinavega5825 great show, but was Nick not Disney Also, don't forget Phil of the Future

[@meganh7829]

⁠@@SPECTACULARSPORTSSHORTSahh yes!! I had almost forgotten Phil of the future thanks for that reminder 😋 I feel like that one is always sadly forgotten but it was a good one!!

[@Whoisdeka]

As someone who worked on Mondays (as a production assistant), I have to say Clay was so easy to work with. Super professional, down to earth guy. Great podcast!

[@DeannaTroyTravels]

Can we have these two star in a Hallmark movie right now? They would work perfectly in a quirky romance movie! 😍

[@tailovesyou]

I’m 34 and Lizzie is on my top 3 of comfort shows to watch. Perfect when I’m feeling down or with anxiety ♥️♥️

[@daisymartin68]

Me too!

[@CrayolaCoffeeBean]

Can we just take a second to appreciate how Ethan was right about “lather, rinse, and NOT repeating”? Lolol it’s bad for your hair and scalp to repeat! 😂 especially if you’re using shampoo with SLS in it!! (That might get talked about, but I have to jump into a meeting so can’t watch lol)

[@naaad4694]

The way his hair advice lived in my head for years up until this day 😂

[@CrayolaCoffeeBean]

@@naaad4694 😆😆😆

[@MaryAliceComedy]

I want to talk about this SO often

[@slynner1111]

This post made me weirdly sad. The thought that you were probably a kid when you saw this and were coming back from school and saw the lather rinse repeat episode. And now you’re jumping into a meeting as an adult. I wish time would stop sometimes.

[@CrayolaCoffeeBean]

@@slynner1111 ❤️❤️❤️☺️

[@adilenepalafox3685]

I’ve been rewatching Lizzie McGuire on Disney+ these past 2 weeks and seeing Christy bring Clayton onto her podcast was perfect timing! Can’t believe how grown up they are! 🥹 love Christy’s podcast! ❤

[@abby87654]

Literally have been watching it too lol! 😂

[@adilenepalafox3685]

@@abby87654 love this for us! 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@ting-ting7001]

Omg me too. I just started rewatching it and Ethan Craft is hilarious.

[@jluxbeaute]

You’ve legit brought my wildest dreams come true by doing these podcasts with special actors that always left me wondering on how are they now?! What life was like during these periods of their lives etc. there’s so much more I could write but all in all GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP BEING YOU!

[@writerspen010]

Omg, it's _Ethan. Craft._ Congratulations on becoming a father! I hope Mom and Baby are well! :D My favorite Ethan quote is probably the exchange about the summer reading list from the movie: Teacher (Ditmeyer?): You read 11 books? Ethan [skateboarding]: I read the list~

[@ting-ting7001]

He had the funniest lines.

[@xoxhaleyjordan]

i love how christy low key got flustered when clayton said he was supposed to be her love interest lol 🤭🤣 this was awesome to watch, loved both of your guys’ work so much growing up 🫶🏻

[@nh-wq6sw]

Every morning when I'm washing my hair I think of Ethan saying "you know how on the bottles its says lather, rinse, repeat? Well I don't repeat" and laugh 😆

[@christinem4016]

“The slow curve works every time” scene is so memorable for me 😂

[@SamH73973]

So glad Clayton is doing so well and congratulations on Being a new dad.

[@propogandalf]

My favorite Ethan moment is the episode Lizzie changes herself to be his dream girl and he lets her down really easy and tells her they have no chemistry. That or when he smears paint in his hair trying to look cool.

[@caseyjc5]

And that’s one of many reasons why Lizzie McGuire is a character I could relate to the most! One of my favorite shows as a teen.

[@ting-ting7001]

@@caseyjc5 And it was so sweet after when Gordo’s there for her. I loved that episode because Ethan’s trying to feed a pigeon then the pigeons swarm.

[@BillyBob-xi9ih]

“Oh shoot what’s that class I’m never going to pass? Oh yeah, chemistry!”

[@anditspaganpoetry]

Yes! And she hears that he likes mysterious girls, so she comes out in that black dress with black sunglasses haha

[@orland0110]

This is such a cool episode. Your podcast just gets better and better. You are adorable Christy! ❤

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you 🥰

[@Styledandorganized]

I’m glad he was able to recognize that acting wasn’t for him and he was very passionate about water polo and pursued that. Also glad Hilary had no interest in college because she’s an icon 🤩 lol

[@Bon3zB3ats]

Christy was always my high school crush from Disney. Happy to see how cool she is in real life, and that she is thriving!

[@abhx214]

I loved when Hilary surprised Meghan Trainor with Clay in an interview 😁 This was a great episode, Christy!!

[@kourtneyk7944]

I loved getting to hear what he did after the show! Such a great guy

[@brittanydavis6213]

Yes, great to hear when they’ve gone on to do so well

[@PolishAndPoly]

I need to catch up with your episodes because I liiiiivvveee for this podcast. It’s so cool to see people I’ve grown up watching also grow up and evolve. It’s so sweet.

[@littlemisslenny13]

I really wish we could hear from Kate (Ashlie) and see what she’s up to, i read a long time ago she has taken a different career path.

[@Beckyh921]

She’s a layer

[@vanessastegall]

She’s a wife, mom and a defense attorney

[@lyndanomiddlenamep]

The episode I didn’t know I needed until today. Just in time to clean my kitchen and fold laundry. Love this podcast and the episodes just keep getting better and better! 💗

[@aj__love5919]

Christy you bring out all the nostalgic moments 🥹 So many memories with these shows and you put it all together with these podcast so thank you!

[@sammyyyroses4249]

Ngl leaving acting to do more water polo was very Ethan Craft of him

[@WizardsPod]

Happy Tuesday, Christy 💜🪄

[@christycarlsonromano]

Happy Tuesday ❤

[@fernandasoares7645]

Congrats and welcome to fatherhood Clayton! I’m happy to know he’s doing well. ❤ Christy, if you can, can you interview Ashlee Brillault, the one who played the mean girl Kate in Lizzie McGuire? I wonder what she’s been up to and how she is doing???

[@d2dag5]

Loved this interview! I love how nice and educated he sounds and so down to earth! He doesn’t sound like that fake nice because the cameras are rolling. He sounds so genuine ❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I remember Spaghetti being a part of ‘The Lizzie McGuire Movie’ (20 years of it btw like wth) where Ethan mentioned a “leftover Spaghetti sandwich”.

[@vanessastegall]

Eating leftover spaghetti for breakfast! I do that sometimes

[@alisonbender8575]

Adam and I were at UCBerkeley at the same time and I was such a huge fan of Lizzie McGuire and one time I was bowling IN THE LANE NEXT TO HIM at a bowling alley and he looked at me and gestures for me to throw my ball first because we both were up at the same time and I was so star struck😂 I’m from the East coast so that was my closest brush with celebrity, very overly exciting lol

[@PokhrajRoy.]

He was the OG Teen Drama HIMBO in the 2000s.

[@writerspen010]

That's so cool learning about Clayton's Italian background! I minored in it in college and was a strong intermediate speaker by the end of it. It's been hard keeping it up on my own since then, but I hope to keep those skills up as a means to stay connected to that side of my heritage. The water polo discussion was equally fascinating. I don't know too much about the sport, but finding out how far he went and could have gone is such a unique "what if" about his life story.

[@Sophia-uw2og]

I’m turning 30 this year and it’s so cool to see my favorite Disney channel actors. I still think about all the Disney shows I used to watch as a kid, they aren’t the same anymore. 😭🫶🏼💜

[@vanessastegall]

You’ll love being 30. Just rock it like you did your 20s.

[@vodkajaybulls]

happy Tuesday vulnerable pod!!! p.s. congrats to C.C.R. & Brendan Rooney on the ongoing & growing success of podco! you are treating our Nostalgia with love & respect and we are HERE FOR IT! each pod is marked on my calendar! thank you C.C.R. & B.R. Go team possible!🤗❤️💯!!!

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you for your kind words ❤

[@Evanthebat15]

This was so heartwarming, never thought I'd see Clayton again, its nice to know what he's been up to. Ethan was my crush at first but by the end I was a Gordo girl so its cool to know that he's living his life as well. I vividly remember having the shows scheduled, Lizzie McGuire, Even Steven, That's so Raven, The Proud Family, Kim Possible, Boy meets World, Phil of the Future and there was always a premier movie. In between those shows, I had time off where I went outside to play with my friends then come back inside just in time to catch the next set of shows. Kept me off the streets and my mother didn't have to worry about the contents I was watching or if it was appropriate for me. Now, I feel like its different, kids are always on their tablet and know how to use one better than me. Congrats Clay on being a father! Wishing you the best in life🙏🏽

[@Vlp8919]

I’m just so happy to see you up on here doing your thing queen! Bless your heart & spirit! Forever rooting for you🥺🩵

[@MiniDebz]

"gord-ON" classic Ethan ended up being such a Himbo. Loved this episode.

[@lauraHC007]

Literally my two favorite shows on Disney! I watched every episode of Even Stevens and Lizzie growing up! ❤

[@ClueFinderDirtDigger]

Loved this one! What a chill, kind guy. Also, I will never be able to unsee Ethan as Mootai. 😆 What a crossover that could have been!

[@elizabethYtorres]

It hurts to see him grown! 😢 cool to see he is a dad and seems like such a nice guy!

[@dannigro8794]

Thanks Christy for bringing out all these stars from these old shows to see how they’re doing now.

[@Jaclynnn1]

I am loving these throwback interviews! So fun to see 😄❤️

[@mitb06]

O MY GOD!!! He played dumb so well but is obviously wise beyond his ears. What a lovely conversation with a great guy. I still love these interviews.

[@austinsontv]

"Y'know how the bottle says rinse and repeat? I don't repeat!" XD comedic gold!

[@RoLee705]

“Tight, sick,” I remember an episode where Ren had to put together something together probably for the school and I forget what the point was but she was listing different cool phrases “Mad cool, tight, fat, jiggy” something like that. Lol

[@carlam1990]

All About Yvette

[@User53857]

I love your podcast, and I grew up watching you and Hilary and all the other immensely talented kings and queens. Thank you for making these ❤️

[@angelarose6155]

This is so amazing that you got to talk to him ❤ he's such an amazing person and the Lizzie mccgurie cast has always be amazing 😘💜💕

[@Smokey_Pz]

I’m 29 and I literally watched the Lizzie McGuire movie yesterday for the first time Since middle school and it was AMAZING!!!🥲

[@RoLee705]

Was it ever acknowledged that “kim possible” sounds like “impossible” and “Ron stoppable” sounds like “unstoppable”? Ironic.

[@FancyAlly]

I used to have such a crush on them back in the day. I’m glad they did the Lizzie McGuire movie

[@Zacatecana91]

I walked by him two years ago at the Gas Lamp in San Diego and recognized him right away 😭 My inner child was so happy haha. I literally gasped seeing him from how gorgeous he is!

[@ScreamSocietyPodcast]

Been following your journey since the old house mukbang era where your spirits seemed low. Now here you are!!! I’m so happy for you!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Messy_mila]

The plug works!! 😅 I heard about Upload from the interview Clay did on Jake Thomas Lizzie podcast. My husband and I LOOOOOVED IT. Cant wait for season 3!

[@C_R_B_R_E_A_K_R]

I remember the trailers playing back to back. I was 10, moving to a different town and I remember the weeks leading up to the move, I couldn’t wait for both shows to start. Both massive parts of childhood and appreciative for both!

[@aomumoo]

Why was my favorite part of this entire thing that he was in band and played alto sax? 🤣 that was my instrument in school too. Loved Lizzie McGuire and always loved the Ethan Craft character. So great to see him on here.

[@Hxhcicivkviviv]

Omg thank you for getting right into the episode with out a huge long introduction! Everyone else take notes

[@christycarlsonromano]

Dang I’ll try to do that again!

[@ShaunMoore]

Excellent job Christy Your A Great Actor In Even Stevens!😊

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you so much ❤

[@ShaunMoore]

@@christycarlsonromano Your Welcome! Who's Your Favorite Video Game Character?

[@ChaeThompson]

Ahhhh love this interview! So much nostalgia, i really miss my childhood

[@kimmyshaner1515]

Absolutely love to hear the stories and experiences of all you’re guests great work ❤❤

[@nathancruz9172]

I’m very happy 😃 you’re making more new podcasts, Christy.

[@danaabercrombie8336]

Actually, a lot of the "new" vernacular isn't new at all and has actually been around for years in the urban communities, but just now making it into main stream. More specifically they are taking from New York urban slang. Cap means Lying. Example: That's Cap! =That's a lie. "Deadass"- This term has been around since the 90's. It means serious or dead serious. "Bussin"- Means something's good. Example: "This Chicken is bussin!"- meaning it tastes really good and is on point. Just FYI. Great interview. I love watching your interviews. :)

[@Kell143]

Exactly. A lot of things are cultural and then “borrowed” and those not from the culture think they started it. Tale as old as time

[@andreasentosa1077]

😮 Christy I'm also calabrese! This was such a great interview, my childhood feels complete haha

[@Ayshafr]

Lizzie McGuire is still to this day one of my comfort shows so this was such a treat. Awesome episode and he seems like such a chill guy. When are you gonna get Keke Palmer on your podcast 👁👃🏾👁 I feel like a podcast episode with the two of you would be so good

[@ting-ting7001]

It’s just so relatable and helped me a lot when I was in middle school. It was airing right when I started.

[@thegardener3650]

He's so funny! I like that! Great interview Christy:)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

OMG OMG OMG OMG I remember seeing Ethan Craft in that Billboard Quiz with Meghan Trainor and he still looks amazing. I’d eat carbs if he’d buy them for me.

[@22CaptainAmerica]

Even Stevens should’ve had a crossover with Lizzie McGuire in the first place!

[@mayniac23]

I would’ve been over the moon in middle school if that happened loll

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job christy with podcast and he looks great i rennber him back in the day when j was kid

[@christycarlsonromano]

❤❤❤

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

No problem christy

[@Howard007]

I’ll never forget when he wore his entire motocross outfit to school !!!

[@fundifferent1]

Our parents had E True Hollywood Story. We have Vulnerable! LOL

[@Jen509]

He is so charming, real and wholesome I think he just made me like him again lol. I totally did have a crush on him when I watched Lizzie McGuire 🤭. I shipped him and lizzie though 😅

[@ashleyduckworthyt3224]

WOW! It’s so cool to see that sweethearted Ethan Craft is actually a cool dude in real life!!

[@joceymarielopezmatias80]

Ok fiiiineeee!!! I’ll rewatch Lizzie McGuire and the movie again ♥️🤣

[@Lannz31]

Wow! ‘Whatever you put into your body, whether it’s through your mouth and your eyes.. has an impact on your heart and soul’ Amen!

[@ojd88]

This was your best interview!

[@stevenousleyII]

Absolutely adore you, Christy!! I'm 32 years old so I'm officially a lifelong fan LOL. XOXO Steven ❤ps funny AF pod 😂

[@sasuke017]

This was one of my favorites. ❤ Clayton seems very down to earth!

[@lionlyons]

"What other cool vernacular did we have that Gen Z wishes it had?" HAHAHA! You go, Christy!

[@thehapagirl92]

Omg I loved him and when I found out some of my friends in adult life were at Los Al when he was I was so jealous lol

[@RoLee705]

I always wanted to know Clayton’s relationship with Ashley Breault behind the scenes.

[@HeartagramGirl30]

Clayton is a sweet guy, Congrats to him and his wife on their first baby :)

[@raquelvaldez2709]

You guys have good chemistry...like a nice Hallmark movie

[@cheyenna3401]

I love this. The nostalgia

[@NV-oj4pl]

Aww Ethan! 😭 It makes me happy to see him doing well

[@lieulieubear1407]

Ywsssss Ethan character was my favorite. 💕all throw backs taught me a lot growing up. I love Lizzie McGuire sadly Lizzie McGuire and some other old Disney is not reuniting I would love to see a throw back

[@yourlittlebrotherGabrielReview]

It’s always funny to see them talk about Gen Z’rs when a lot of the older ones grew up on these shows lol.

[@Keyblademster]

"You know how in the shampoo bottle has directions right??... Lather..Rinse..Repeat??........... I don't repeat"

[@MaryAliceComedy]

He is so smart I love hearing him talk ❤️‍🔥

[@roter13]

He played a major role in my gay awakening. Him, John Stamos, Joey Lawrence, Lee Thompson Young (RIP). I could go on but I'll stop there.

[@tai_fighter]

He seems so sweet and down to earth.

[@ayannamtz]

That “Gen z” slang that you’re mentioning is actually AAVE (African American Vernacular English)

[@LoveFinds]

+1

[@kimberlybega8271]

I don't think I would have recognized him without the video title and thumbnail. He seems like a nice, down-to-earth guy. It's cool that he was able to stay grounded and go, "Okay, this was fun but I miss water polo." Also very jealous that he got to go to Italy and meet his Italian relatives! I might need to rewatch early Lizzie McGuire because I don't remember Ethan being a bully. I just remember him being the hot guy and basically a male "dumb blonde."

[@jg2722]

Love this podcast! I just finished the Lizzie McGuire show AND movie. Ethan was definitely my favorite character. Now, I’m watching Even Stevens. Two shows I never seen fully as a kid since I was too young to understand. It wasn’t until Zack & Cody and That’s so Raven came out, that I understood words.

[@ScoobyShawn98]

I played water polo. So great see someone else do it

[@HannProulx]

love that he mentioned Mrs. Rachel!

[@EBNYCXO]

when are you getting Hilary Duff on the podcast!?🤔

[@propogandalf]

She's a busy lady!

[@Preston-UNC]

Man, I swear growing up every girl loved him and Twitty from Even Stevens! Lol nice to see him all grown up and doing well.

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

Oh my god it’s Ethan Craft from Lizzie McGuire

[@emmad.176]

He seems like such a lovely, down to earth guy with a natural sense of humor that Lizzie managed to capture on their show :) He's also super handsome :) I can see him as that one teacher people have a crush on or even being a stand up comedian/musician in a bar the ladies go nuts over 🤣