Kim Rhodes On Working On The Suite Life With The Sprouse Twins| Vulnerable #89

[@britneybritney]

Kim was always my FAVORITE Disney mom. She was a single working mom of tween boys, and sweet but stern. Shame on Disney for not bringing her on for the spin off. She was the heart of the show.

[@keenanslittlesister4604]

Yeah the fact that she stood up for the boys/child actors.. makes you wonder what their complete motives were in ending the contract with her.

[@aidaid-fg5en]

She was actually on the spin-off for few episodes every season she just wasn’t on all of the episodes 😃📺

[@amylee8969]

@britneybritney My favorites were her, Raven Baxter’s mom, and Lizzie Mcguire’s mom. They were awesome. I admire how this woman was a motherly figure to the twins both on AND off screen. This is EVERY parent of child stars should be. They need to take notes! So their kids don’t go down hill and get taken advantage off.

[@ambermarielewis9353]

How do you know she was the one who did not want to come back?

[@fortunamajor7239]

​@@ambermarielewis9353 because she explicitly says in the video above these comments that she was left out ?

[@Rachel4momo]

I’m so glad she stood up for Dylan. It’s so sad he was body shamed

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too

[@AaronNickolas7]

My first thought was the episode where Carry tried to force Zack to go on diet. They also body shamed the chef on that episode as well.

[@joshmcclellon647]

I also love that she still has such a visceral reaction all these years later… mama bear. 💪🏾

[@aidaid-fg5en]

Yeah that was awful😫😭

[@amylee8969]

@RachelRiveraBB Wow! It’s horrible and shameful that a 12-year old child star was getting body-shamed. The 2000s were toxic as hell. The same thing happened to Candice Cameron from Full House when she was just 13 or 14 years old!

[@vitomcsween974]

Wow, after all these years, kim still looks fantastic as she did during the suite life, Thanks for inviting her Christy

[@TwinFamiProductions]

I’d dare say that she looks even BETTER now than she did back then. She looks amazing!

[@jervilopez1844]

@@TwinFamiProductions She looks younger here!

[@jennifernangboa]

@@jervilopez1844 🤨

[@bailey51115]

@@jervilopez1844 my same thoughts. I almost didn’t recognize her compared to her Suite Life role 🤣

[@AbbyMcGuire23]

I can’t believe they didn’t want her for the spin off?! She was one of the absolute best characters on Suite Life! I loved Kim SO much growing up, she truly was our Disney mom! And then when I saw her on Supernatural I was like MOM! 😍

[@poopnoodle9563]

That made me not like the spin off!!

[@angelicsailor1st]

Literally, the spin off would’ve been so much better with her on it but I remember being so confused on why she wasn’t there

[@alyssalindsay976]

The spinoff totally sucked. When I first heard of it, I thought Carey got a job in the ship like in that episode but nope

[@erikmendez639]

@@poopnoodle9563 suite life on deck ?

[@sirmel11]

I also didn't like that the side characters didn't show up!

[@iamonlymeee]

Omg Kim recently said in another podcast that Dylan refused to tell a fat joke at her expense and truly lit the producer on fire in front of a live studio with his reply. I love how she had the twins backs too ❤

[@RRebooted]

Wow. When Kim talked about Dylan being body shamed I got chills. She's such an amazing person!

[@destiny8128]

i was gonna cry because of how protective she was, and you can see it in her eyes that what that man said to dylan broke her heart 🥺

[@sashao5395]

I got chills too! Wow she’s so great

[@breannesmith8580]

I immediately started crying because as someone whose weight has fluctuated my whole life and been talked down on because of my weight I completely understand the humiliation and sadness he must have felt 🥺

[@mrowe1204]

@@breannesmith8580 I totally agree! Someone who’s also weight has fluctuated I’m just sad to think he was body shamed. It’s just sad to think someone thought it’s okay to body shame anyone but especially a child.

[@BAMCarter12]

yesssss amazing!!

[@TheJamiedmusic]

Wow! Hearing Kim talk about how she went off on whoever was body shaming Dylan was really intense! I got goosebumps! We need more people like that speaking up!

[@laurenmarie7379]

Chills immediately. She. Is. Amazing!

[@AbbyMcGuire23]

Literally brought me to tears 😭

[@ObliviousTeenager]

It all came back to me tbh. I always noticed that they did look slightly different at one point. And I hoped no one would make Dylan feel bad for it. Puberty is rough it affects us all differently

[@amylee8969]

@TheJamiedmusic She is the type of leader and motherly figure that all child stars need. After hearing about this, I have a higher level of respect for this lady.

[@adelinetayler5998]

She was genuinely one of the top tier Disney moms. Kim/Carrie (not sure how her characters name is spelled), Theresa Russo (WOWP), Amy Duncan (comedic icon on Good Luck Charlie), Tanya Baxter (That’s So Raven). I feel like these are the most known Disney show moms. Others are great, but these are my most memorable/favorites! They played such great parents, both on and off sets.

[@christycarlsonromano]

She was super impactful

[@ryanraines1396]

ooooo i agree with these choices 100%

[@ElliotAlderson-cg2qk]

Enunciate Tanya enunciate

[@riverotters]

As an identical twin who was the "fat brother" to everybody, and having those experiences of being put down for my weight being the kernel of my lifelong inferiority issues and difficulties loving myself, I welled up hearing how Kim defended Dylan. I knew I'd enjoy this episode, as I always liked Kim on Suite Life, but now I have even more respect for her. Not a lot of people stand up for boys being body-shamed or teased. A lot of people seem to operate under the assumption boys don't feel and can't be hurt emotionally. Glad to know Kim Rhodes is not one of those people.

[@sezzyridge]

I'm a fraternal twin myself (both girls), and I'm the same way. I'm considered "less than" my sister, because she's prettier, more outgoing, thinner. People don't look at me the same way, and I'm not stupid, I can tell. To do that to siblings, let alone twins, is so fucking harmful. It sticks with you for life.

[@lidyasworld3130]

😭😭😭😭

[@riverotters]

@@sezzyridge Being a twin is tough. I only found out as an adult that my brother also felt inferior in another way. While he always had a better social life, I did slightly better in school, and apparently that made him feel like the "dumb one," even though our grades were very similar. I was surprised to hear this, because he always appeared confident. It led him to becoming an academic high-achiever in his post-secondary education.

[@CoachTee.]

“I don’t know how to advocate, BUT I know how to have FEELS” - Kim Rhodes ❤ Best 👏🏼 Comeback 👏🏼 Ever ❤

[@jetaimebaby9674]

As much as I love Big Name Bitches, this was the BEST podcast Christy has done. So very much informational as entertaining. I appreciate the conversation of this one. Please have her on again!!! I love Kim, what an amazing lady. ❤

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you for all the support! ❤️

[@alexusk97]

I never heard of this podcast but her choice of guest is amazing, I haven't heard from Kim since the suite life days, it was very interesting to hear from her again!

[@braxton-z4x]

@@christycarlsonromano she loved the boys as if they were her own

[@kara9516]

​@michaela4499 thats why she's the best Disney mom and my favourite besides Theresa from WOWP

[@Key_1111]

Kim should do voice acting! Her voice is great!

[@koteek8657]

I thought the same thing! Actually her voice sounds familiar to me, outside of Suite Life.

[@Key_1111]

@@koteek8657 it does!

[@Baxfam1]

Yeah and she sounds exactly the same as when she did on the show! Her voice is so recognizable I like that

[@Key_1111]

@@Baxfam1 she really does!

[@johnsonken96]

She does look really young so and so does her voice so she maybe could get roles of any age.

[@TheTaylorPatrice]

I remember seeing Kim on The Suit Life Of Zack & Cody for the first time, and being like omg she’s different, and truly as a child she was a major reason why I loved the show. A breath of fresh air compared to the “typical Disney family”

[@JulieVeganEats]

She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment

[@lauraeaton547]

To see her tear up talking about standing up for Dylan made me cry, you can tell the love and care she has for those boys. Thank you for doing what was right. PS you look absolutely incredible and you meant a lot to my childhood Kim❤

[@amylee8969]

@lauraeaton547 Same! Producers in the acting industry should be ashamed on themselves for body shaming children. It’s bad enough when adults go through that but for children and teens it’s worse!

[@phoenixsun5205]

Carrie Martin always reminded me so much of my own mom. She wasn't a perfect, cookie cutter mom. She felt like a real person with weight on her shoulders but still brought humor to her life and tried her best to do right by her kids. This is going to sound weird and slightly parasocial but my mom moved to another state when I was a kid and watching Kim on sweet life still made me feel connected to my mom, even though we weren't together. I'm glad to see she's still thriving.

[@tw-wr8ee]

Kim Rhodes is literally a national treasure and MOTHERED for an entire generation. Give her all of the jobs and glory!!! She's still so cool.

[@simpleplanfan011]

Carey’s haircut was so iconic. She was hands down the coolest mom on Disney!

[@AwakeningHikari]

It warms my heart seeing Kim talk about her experiences and just how she lives through it with grace. When I found out she was autistic like me from a Twitter post years ago, I have a newfound immense respect for her and I know that she is still the badass we all love when watching Zack and Cody. I really wish her all the best in whatever she does next and continues to be the incredible woman she is.

[@HD_Segal]

Huh... That I did not know.

[@alyssalindsay976]

​@@HD_SegalThink she was diagnosed during COVID . Her daughter is also autistic

[@amykirby3136]

That checks out for her willingness to stand up for injustices on set.

[@HD_Segal]

@@amykirby3136 I suppose so.

[@justinwright4628]

I have autism too

[@Just2That2Girl2]

I recently rewatched an episode where the Tipton staff does team building. I laughed so hard when Carey acted like Patrick “welll 😗” lol the way she could deliver those lines with the animated faces always had me rolling.

[@AstarionWifey]

With the hair flip 🤣🤣🤣

[@TaylourwtheHalo]

Kim was and still is the Best Disney Mom ❤

[@Sheraytv]

She was hilarious

[@Realone031]

She was the only Disney mom

[@oliviarose5030]

I had my fifth grade teacher on Facebook. Died about four months ago, but he still welcomed any friend’s request from old students, and interacted with them regularly. He kept us all very close to his heart, and remembered many very specifically, even thirty plus years later.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Life is short! we must have love in our hearts!

[@oliviarose5030]

@@christycarlsonromano my former classmate has talked pretty openly about the time she was on her way to school and a full adult man grabbed her ass as she waited at a stop light. The teacher was driving to school, saw her, and pulled right over to push the man off her, then drove her to school himself. When his wife posted of his death, so many of his former students flooded into the comments section and showed so much love, admiration, and respect; sharing their own stories of how he helped them in some small or big way. It was a beautiful thing to see play out. I don’t think his wife expected so many personal stories that were remembered so clearly from small children that followed them well into adulthood.

[@JordanS-ww4eu]

I’m so sorry

[@michelledawn7446]

I also saw a clip of Kim talking about how Dylan stood up for her when it came to the writers adding all the fat jokes. And it just makes me feel happy to hear how they both stood up for each other against body shaming. Fat jokes are such a cheap shot and so overdone, those writers needed to be told to be more creative. Also body shaming a child is disgusting.

[@lanaaisya]

Kim is so refreshing and real, and I'm so glad that you managed to track and bring her to this pod! Glad to also know that she knows the impact she has on us, the generation who watched her on-screen. As Carey, she was a cool adult who we wished was our parent (or who we wish to grow up to be like!). And it's so cool to listen and know that in real life, she is a cool person as well. Love it when people get their roses while they're still alive. Wishing all the best for Kim (and her goats!) One of your best episodes, Christy! ❤

[@tdaetaunm]

Finding out Kim is a former goth made my day.

[@Mikayla_Games24]

I am so happy she stood up for Dylan. Whoever said that should have been fired or demoted. Imagine if you went ti your job and said that to a co-worker. You'd get written up, sent home or fired at a normal job.

[@mikesilva3868]

😊agreed

[@amylee8969]

Yeah any kind of physical and mental abuse that adults on set do to kids should be illegal and lead to being fired! Body shaming anyone, especially a child or teen is so damaging. It happened to Hilary Duff, Raven Symone, Candice Cameroon, and many others.

[@sur_un_nuage]

why did they regret casting kim ??? she’s still my favorite disney mom along with teresa on wowp

[@ritster21]

From what I got, it’s because she couldn’t sing and dance?

[@alyssalindsay976]

​@@ritster21Kim can sing . That was the point of her character and why she worked at the Tipton.

[@ritster21]

@@alyssalindsay976 Not good enough for Disney.

[@michelledawn7446]

@@ritster21Well Disney gets a lot of things wrong.

[@sezzyridge]

Probably same reason why they didn't pursue Raven's tv mom. They don't appreciate women who don't fall for the bullshit.

[@brandonaston301]

A Suite Life pod with Kim, Brenda Song and Phil Lewis would be killer.

[@marissawilson4644]

Absolutely and Ashley!!

[@amylee8969]

I do believe Brenda Song was body shamed too on one Suite Life episode. She was compared to a thinner Ashley Tisdale and they made a whole episode on this.

[@shelbyelby]

My jaw DROPPED when that man said that about Dylan!!!!!! Good for her and how horrible.

[@katielucius4173]

Me too I teared up at the way she said that

[@amylee8969]

@shelbysprinklesdisney1499 Yeah, It’s horrible that a 12-year-old child had to go through that. Raven Symone and Hilary Duff went through the same thing as well.

[@weakassfadestan1681]

I love how they all banded together even at such a young age. Those are the type of cast members I love. A true safe space and family

[@belladith]

This was incredible. SHE was incredible. Something about her was just so healing. I went to go look for her on Tik Tok now because I need more of her presence!! 😩

[@BMarie774]

She always reminded me of my mom. Single mom of two kids, hardworking. This show felt more real and down to earth.

[@ChelseaBrooke85]

WOW!!!! I am flabbergasted that someone of power would shame a CHILD's body especially in front of them!!! Didn't I read recently that it was Dylan who defended Kim while she was pregnant?

[@ritster21]

Children aren’t treated like children in acting. They’re employees just like in retail stores.

[@ChelseaBrooke85]

@@ritster21 sad but true

[@orland0110]

Thank you so much for having Kim Rhodes in this episode. Much love to you Christy! ❤

[@BAMCarter12]

@ 20:03 the way her voice changes. Literally made me burst into tears. That's the most precious, genuine, wholesome thing ive heard in soooo long. Im more in love with her!!

[@kaitlynnichole476]

Oh my gosh I didn’t know that Kim wasn’t offered a role in Sweet Life On Deck! I always thought she just didn’t want to return. 😢. I feel like that show would have been so great with her as a part of it

[@davidsinkarsin]

Seeing Kim in this podcast only reminds me why we fell in love with her on suite life.

[@colleenflett]

Dylan standing up for Kim about how she was body shamed and vice versa. Such an amazing and caring relationship. So sick that producers and writers do that.

[@amylee8969]

@colleenflett Producers and writers don’t give a damn about the safety or well-being of child stars! They never did. All they care about are ratings and getting their wallets full.

[@arlowsharpe5518]

I grew up in a terrible environment and my "parents" were terrible, but after they went to bed at night I would pull up the Suite Life on the computer back when it took forever and a day for videos to load and I would stay up late late and watch it, and sometimes I would laugh so loud I'd wake one of my parents up and get in more trouble for laughing, but it was healing and gave me joy and stress relief and was amazing. I still believe Kim Rhodes is amazing ❤

[@JavenAbbott-qk3mu]

Aww

[@melihartsyouu]

You both look so young still! You both played huge parts of my childhood and all I can say is thank you!

[@alismind1203]

I’m so glad we’re getting this show. These are such under discussed topics that deserve so much attention.

[@ItsJordynnnnn]

Great episode! You should get Hallie Todd (Jo McGuire, “Lizzie McGuire’s mom”) on the pod! Especially since you’ve both worked with Hillary . This episode got me thinking of “TV moms” and along with Kim , she had a character I associate w safety. Would love to hear her stories. Thanks for doing what you do christy !❤❤

[@brittneybraga5250]

I can’t believe they didn’t want Kim in the spin off suite life on deck!! As a kid I was so bummed she wasn’t on it! She definitely made that show 🤍🤍

[@Angieboo1]

Kim is one of the sweets persons I have ever meet in person while she would be coming into my job. The moment I met her I couldn’t remember where I noticed her from but then it clicked. She’s such a mom and I love her for that! Super sweet person! ❤️

[@thelifeofbellaandarchie]

When I realized who the host was….I actually got goosebumps 😮 I love that these two role models are talking about such important topics 😍

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@mariaisalright12]

Kim is a queen! She was my favorite Disney mom! Her character was everything ❤

[@annieduff7392]

Her, Selena’s mom, and good luck Charlie’s mom 🤌🏻

[@michaelholman7491]

A great message from Kim Rhodes as a human and actress... We need more inspiration such as herself that has that same positive energy and mentality

[@PeaceLovePaperbacks]

This was an insightful honest beautiful conversation. I'm grateful she stood up for Dylan. He recounting that memory. Chills. I'm so glad we are able to see what she's been up too.

[@KevinF-yl5mz]

You deserve a standing ovation for this episode of Vulnerable, Christy! I mean it. This episode should be required viewing for everybody in the entertainment business, especially those in management positions. What a feather in your cap for getting someone like Kim Rhodes! When she talked about calling out the jackass that body shamed Dylan Sprouse -- to his face with his brother present -- WOW! You do not want to fuck with her. Period. The fury written in her face and in her eyes was palpable. Christy you are doing good work here! I am so very impressed! Thank you for what you're doing for the next generation in your business. Bravo!! Thank you. Take care.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Wow thank you. I’m tearing up.

[@KevinF-yl5mz]

You deserve it. @@christycarlsonromano

[@lamarjackson4099]

This is truly a very good episode! To this day, I'm still bummed that Wayward Sisters never gotten picked up for series cause Kim fitted perfectly in the Supernatural world but alas... Also, she has aged like fine wine!

[@JRPrice]

Kim is truly a beautiful soul. I am shook she isn’t actively working in the business. But I understand running to the dessert after these instances she mentions. I love k owing the inside scoop because while I dreamed of these experiences my whole life… the reality is just as complex as living without getting that dream. Being body shamed, having your disability ignored, ageism… it’s all hard everywhere. Very vulnerable! Loved this episode! ❤

[@dantheman1689]

She would be an excellent Aunt May (hear me out). The latest Spider-Man movies showed aunt may can be attractive and have her own life. Rhodes would be great at showing the challenges of a single thriving mother who has a back story or great loss.

[@Tasty_Tango45]

I could totally see her as a cool hip aunt may!

[@prolificwriter]

Kim could definitely do voice acting work! She has such an expressive cadence 😯

[@youngandrestlessjean3634]

I never understood why her character wasn't on the Spinoff. No, mom is going to let her kids live alone on a boat, even a fake TV mom. The whole storyline of suite life on deck made no sense. It is almost as if a secret predator at Disney saw her as a protective force to the kids on set and then found a way to get rid of her. The more I learn about hollywood, the more it seems that the good people slowly get blacklisted out.

[@residentevil4life]

WOW this episode really went there. Thank you for bringing up this conversation Christy, it truly is devastating the effect ageism has on our society with people like Kim who want to work but aren't being given any opportunities. I definitely it is important to bring this awareness to others so that hopefully someday we or the generation after us don't fall down the same hole as well when we get older.

[@TonyLaJolla]

Great episode. I think you guys need another one ASAP. The layers you and Kim were pulling back . I’m here for it

[@Careythelegacy]

I love everything about this not only do we get to learn the actors but we learn the story and who they really are. I’m glad I ran across this my childhood was involved all around the classic Disney era!

[@chelseygarrett4221]

😭 I remember thinking I want to be a mom like her. Finding out that she's also on the autism spectrum makes that puzzle piece fit in my mind. No pun intended.

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

She was one of my favourite characters on the show!! I’m glad she mentioned that herself and Dylan weren’t okay with the fat shaming/jokes , and to see her insight into things!!

[@FluidoftheDruids]

Kim - Your retelling of standing up for Dylan at crafty literally brought me to tears. I don't even have words for how much I appreciate that you brought that Mama Bear energy to advocate for not just him, but all child actors in the future to whatever monster said that. 🙌

[@amylee8969]

@FluidoftheDruids I know. Crazy thing is, even though Dylan was slightly chubbier than his brother, it’s not like he was overweight and obese. The 2000s was toxic as hell for us young folks. This also reminds me of the episode when Brenda song (London) was also fat-shamed and compared to a thinner Ashley Tisdale (Maddie). It was the episode where London tried to lose weight after a “friend” called her fat while Maddie tried to gain weight after that “friend” called her too skinny.

[@eggowaffle4555]

Shit made me cry too I'm glad she stuck up for him as a child being called fat is traumatic

[@joankgillette]

My favorite teacher from middle school I’m still in touch with. Has helped me through the darkest times of my life and he and his wife are the godparents to my second child.

[@carleyann3815]

Her role on suite life was iconic!!! I cant imagine anyone else playing her role

[@mattmclaren3067]

I love her so much. She's a fabulous, passionate, deeply protective woman. If ever I get back into acting and I play parents, I hope...firstly I don't need to fight for the kids playing my children as much as she did. But if I do, God give me this ferocity and conviction.

[@ChelseaBrooke85]

First of all, Kim does NOT look old whatsoever! She does NOT look 54 but ya know what....54 isn't even old!!! I PRAY that Kim finds a good new....LONG role somewhere that she is happy, respected and loved. I LOVED Carrie Martin!! I am 38 so I was on the older end of the viewers back when the show was on but I kept watching certain Disney Shows bc of actors like Carrie and Christy, Raven and Analise, LEIGH Allyn Baker(my favorite actress from Disney maybe), etc.

[@oooh19]

Weird how some people think 30 is old!

[@ChelseaBrooke85]

Truly insane!! lol@@oooh19

[@TopherTheeSag]

This was a great conversation with someone who was on my tv everyday growing up. Listening to Kim now i can't help but feel she was perfectly cast in her role and I always missed her on the spin off. Being the edgy goth girl trying to conform to work but still keep a part of herself brought something even more real and relatable to Carey as a character. Kim is another of the many actors who raised us who never get the recognition they deserved.

[@nathancruz9172]

I’m glad Kim Rhodes did every episodes of the suite life of Zack and Cody.

[@oliviarose5030]

Love Kim Rhodes. I knew her first from Suite Life, but knew her best from Supernatural. Absolutely stellar on that show. Whenever she came on, whether in her mom role with the girls or in her boss role with Dona/Briana, she lit the shit up of that screen. She was mentor, badass, friend and collegue. She was a real character who had her own thoughts and emotions and own backstory. Such a beautiful woman with a feisty soul that just lights up the screen. This woman needs to be given more roles. Honestly, she just becomes more stunning and vibrant with age.

[@michete]

Wait I've actually never had any interest in watching that show but knowing she appears makes me want to lol

[@oliviarose5030]

@@michete She’s on it off and on throughout the years, and absolutely kills it. It’s a really great show. Some situations get a bit repetitive, but I love how the protagonists are flawed characters and the antagonists can be pretty lovable. What I love most about the show is how beautifully everyone plays off one another, because it truly does seem like they created their own small family. You can just feel it through the convention videos, and the fact that actors who were only on the show once or twice join the conventions constantly. It really seemed like the two/three mains created a warm, welcoming environment filled with shenanigans that made other actors want to be there and want to return. As much as I loved the show, I love the people and what they all created together. It’s one of the few shows where you can completely feel the love they have for their fans and for each other.

[@aaronmurdoch7362]

She’s honestly so cool and real and I want her to thrive wherever and doing whatever she wants.

[@RambleMaven]

😭😭 I loved her energy and vibe sm when she said she was Autistic I was so happy 🥰 because I’m autistic too and I felt a kinship right away when she started talking.

[@clw87]

Wow, the part where she’s describing the different relationships she had with Dylan and Cole separately and then how she rightfully ripped that person a new one for body shaming a child made my mom heart grow about 3 sizes. She is such a serious badass. This was such an amazing interview, I truly think it was the best one you’ve ever done.

[@amylee8969]

@clw87 I agree! You have to be a sad and insecure little Karen (Or Ken) to humiliate a child about his body type in front of everyone. What’s sad is, I hear that Dylan (Cole too I’m sure) was a nice and great kid to be around one set and everyone liked them both, unlike his character, Zack who was written as selfish and kind of shallow.

[@TylerTisdale44]

This episode was amazing!! Makes me wish Disney would make a separate channel for reboots that any of the actors from their generation could create shows because so many people my age would be watching. Make sitcoms with the people who inspired us with reboots or new shows . I cannot be the only one who would love that! Also the way she stood up for Dylan is amazing. She is an amazing person and so glad you had her on the show.

[@TheRealElmoSkateTeam]

It may be possible now due to them now owning all these different companies that aren't necessarily Disney

[@BrandonCroker]

Nice to see Kim again. You both are awesome actors and individuals.

[@laurenmarie7379]

Knew there was a reason she was my favorite Disney mom. Kim is amazing!

[@amylee8969]

She was a great tv mom 👍🏽

[@haleyruiz3125]

This insight into Kim is just SO heart-warming and refreshing. It's refreshing to know the person you looked up to as a child is exactly who you thought they were. What a beautiful person. Both of you are!! Inside and out! Thank you for being you and sticking to who you are through and through, even in a scary dangerous machine. People like you all give us all hope there are more good people out there. ❤

[@anonymousreactions2803]

Kim a real 🐐 for what she did for Dylan. I don't know what needs to be done or how it has to be done, but we have to make a reunion between her and the boys happen.

[@ajmxay]

We love her! She played such a pivotal role in all of our childhoods..literally.

[@Ab_25_]

Kim is so wise. Would listen to her talk about her experiences forever. I’m so sad she wasn’t included in spin offs it’s ridiculous. She was one of my faves in the show it makes no sense they constantly are so awful to the brightest and kindest souls.

[@easports1209]

16:25 "Fame and a career are two completely different things" 😮 - Kim Rhodes, 2023

[@christycarlsonromano]

facts

[@heatherfoust4760]

Have been loving the podcast but this one really takes the cake! I feel like my childhood is coming full circle. I remember looking up to these ladies growing up and I still do now for better reasons!

[@tishataray]

I love Kim...thanks for being honest about your truth in the industry

[@rubaraad90]

Yessss! Omg i got emotional myself when Kim stood up for Dylan! Please please have her on again!

[@brittany5891]

That was such a relaxing episode! Natural conversation and didn’t feel forced like some podcasts. I enjoyed this!

[@rogueryder3285]

I haven't watched her acting since 2012 probably. I enjoyed her as a child. She was like a FR mom to the twins. As well as others young actors she's worked with. Just love her

[@FancyAlly]

I agree Kim’s hair looks so good

[@Kaice88]

Fully thinking about the fact that there are many male actors who still thrive past 40 and can still find good roles meanwhile past 40 for women is either being a mom or some other character that serves no other purpose than some one dimensional side character is kinda wild. Hopefully things will change and im sure they will but it takes time.

[@fernandasoares7645]

Kim is so genuine and down to earth. 😊

[@lu-lufoster-dolan5356]

The most conflicting feeling I had was watching Zack and Cody’s mom be someone I hated in Criminal Minds 😂. It was like “oh yay it’s Carrie Martin! Oh no, why is she being mean to Prentiss!”. Love you Kim ❤️

[@LadyD420]

What episode is it? I wanna watch it

[@lu-lufoster-dolan5356]

⁠​⁠@@LadyD420 it’s in season 13. She’s in for 4 episodes as the Executive Assistant Director of the FBI, Linda Barnes. Think she first appears episode 13 ❤

[@AmberAndIce]

27:35 is when Kim talks about Dylan's body shaming.

[@kierabyrnemusic]

Kim, is honestly amazing. Back then, most people kept their mouth shut and said nothing usually out of fear. She definitely was their mother at that moment. I always thought she was the coolest Mom on disney! You're amazing, Kim. Thanks for being a fantastic human!! ❤

[@kara9516]

I did not believe when Kim said she is 54 she looks just as good and hot as she did on suite life your a stunner the industry is missing out

[@lukeluthor6290]

I’ve always known her as Mama Martin! Kim is 100% herself and I love it. And it really breaks my heart that the boys had to go through that situation , but thankfully she stood up and tore into that guy. ❤️ People need to be put into their place!

[@wishingonthemoon1]

Ohmygosh thank you so much for having Kim on. She’s a fantastic actor and a fantastic woman, she was really a mom to all of us-all while being super cool. I love that she went from Shakespeare to The Suite Life 😆 actors are so cool, what a stylistic whiplash. I would love to see her in Shakespeare, maybe Two Gentlemen of Verona or Midsummer Night’s Dream. Edit: I wish she talked about Criminal Minds, I LOVED seeing her on that

[@berriesiphone6092]

She was the best person to have been the mom ❤

[@arenjtumastens]

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Disney Channel's "Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time".

[@yourgirltheory]

I didn’t know that it was possible to fall even more in love with Kim Rhodes until I listened to this

[@kay-cooper]

Ugh, I love Kim Rhodes. As a "zillenial?" I followed Kim from Suite Life to Supernatural. I think the work she does is fantastic, and her being in dialogue with Christy is POWERFUL. Love the conversation.

[@brianpatenaude2321]

This was fascinating. I was... ten? I think? When suite life premiered. So happy to have validation and see that Kim was just as awesome as I had imagined. Loved this episode.

[@melaninqueen2413]

As a Gen Z born (2000), my twin sister and I can remember when "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" came out. I watched the pilot episode in our bedroom. We were about 5 years old. We grew up on the golden era of Disney Channel and I'm so thankful. I'm just kinda shocked to hear about the stories behind the set of the show. Really unfortunate and heartbreaking. But standing up for yourself and for others are always a must! It just takes a little courage or some experience to help one take a stand.

[@juliuss.1336]

CCR is not the best at interviewing. There’s so much that could have been talked about. We got what we got because Kim is such a great conversationalist!

[@nikkifeig]

This is the collaboration I didn’t know I needed 😩❤️ such a great episode