Ariana Grande (Part 1) | Podcrushed | Ep 71

[@lauranymr]

Ariana and Penn - the duo we never knew we needed.

[@kaileykill]

Honestly!! I love Penn and I didn't even know he had a podcast until this interview came up with Ariana lol

[@Animalcrueltyisbad1]

Me either! Lol it makes me so sad because I love him 😭

[@taeyongggg]

@@Animalcrueltyisbad1why? xd

[@Animalcrueltyisbad1]

@@taeyongggg Because I wish I would’ve known about his podcast beforehand instead of finding out about it because of Ariana Grande

[@mariahkelley2037]

they match each others goofy energy!!!! i love it

[@Jarwin-GG]

This was the best Ariana interview this year and in ages. Absolute serve.

[@bluebvnisters]

And it was

[@ashleerenee9314]

LITERALLY IM SO HERE FOR THIS. Like this is amazing

[@Handle42Breaks42]

The years best interview even in general

[@ThisIsGlamboy]

Agreed

[@LindsayJoy_]

agreed, us fans heard many things we haven't rly heard or previously understood before. makes me honor and love ari even more :) she is sooo strong

[@BrookeElizabethh]

Penn cracking a joke to take the attention off of Ari when she started crying is so sweet omg.

[@dannylinguist15]

Very sweet. He was so smart and thoughtful for that.

[@Kylee-nr9fs]

Time stamp?

[@BrookeElizabethh]

@@Kylee-nr9fs1:07:55

[@myaedelman]

I thought he did that to cheer her up though?

[@BrookeElizabethh]

@@myaedelman probably a bit of both

[@Angel_Auraa]

Penn is totally right when he says time goes by extremely slowly as a teenager. It felt like its own lifetime. Then once you're out of high school, it starts to zip by.

[@nadiainthesky]

Wait til you’re in your 30s lol

[@sallyk4690]

No, as a teen, it’s not slowly at all.

[@zuhasajid900]

​@@nadiaintheskywhat do you mean by that?

[@Angel_Auraa]

@@sallyk4690 That's odd because it's only going to get quicker.

[@yogurtandmusic5710]

im a teen and i feel like i was 10 yesterday when in reality im closer to being twenty

[@islaglazebrook5022]

i love how she keeps looking over at the other girl to keep her in the convo, little things like that man

[@bangtangrapes2571]

Rightttt shes so respectful and kind🥲❤️❤️

[@lxx2159]

Little did you know that it indicates anxiety sometimes..

[@myahill4040]

@@lxx2159she’s clearly trying to keep everyone involved

[@lxx2159]

@@myahill4040 There’s no denying that. But if you have knowledge in psychology, there’s an explanation for everything we do or don’t do. Additionally, she has already stated that she has anxiety in general.

[@myahill4040]

@@lxx2159 I have very bad anxiety so I understand, but you said the first person was wrong when they weren’t there’s just more than one reason for it

[@YumeiieArtt]

Hearing them all struggle with the nickelodeon situation hurts tbh. It's sickening.

[@mayflower7811]

Dan and Nickelodeon need to be held accountable for what they did #JUSTICEFORTHENICKKIDS #JFTNK

[@DavidAddonizio]

Personally, I don’t really wanna talk about this anymore. The whole situation is just very unfortunate and it makes me uncomfortable

[@whoevr]

@@DavidAddoniziowym personally ? were u affected by it?

[@KagomeH]

@@DavidAddonizioyou can excuse yourself from the conversation then. The victims are allowed to share their experiences and traumas, and we’ll be damned if you wanna shut them out bc ur uncomfy

[@DavidAddonizio]

@@KagomeH I’m not trying to shut out anyone here

[@Ratsarecooler]

Her saying shes never actually talked about her life like this before is so sad but im glad shes gotten the chance now

[@Angel_Auraa]

That's true. Like usually in therapy you can talk about this type of stuff. But sometimes group therapy gets more stuff out of you, like in this case it's similar to group therapy.

[@Angel_Auraa]

You cover a wider variety of topics than just 1 on 1 therapy.

[@Ratsarecooler]

​@@Angel_Auraa I agreeee, and although Ariana does go to 1on1 therapy, this setting it def seems like something more comfortable to talk about those topics

[@Angel_Auraa]

​@@Ratsarecooler For sure. 1 on 1 therapy is very much "How do you feel? Rate your sadness from 1 - 10." Whereas group therapy you compare childhoods and explore more topics and it's equally effective.

[@LalaTirta]

ari hurts spongebob junior and his mom. dont forget that

[@zachariahsharp7533]

im so proud of ari for saying something about the child actors situation

[@kindsplash21]

​@@lilydeclercq643 around 56 min mark

[@GinzaAudios]

@@lilydeclercq64357:29

[@ciaravann6250]

Yes, I applaud Ari for taking the time and courage to speak about this👏. I knew she actually cared the whole time and wouldn't avoid this forever, unlike what some people say on social sites💯%.

[@Asdsfdsf]

She said pretty generic stuff and nothing we didnt know before. She didnt name any names. She's been supporting Dan Schneider up until now, on insta, going to his events, reunions, etc...

[@ifeomax]

@@Asdsfdsfshe signed an nda when she was younger and naive and taken advantage of don’t be foolish

[@daisyp3748]

“I should stop, but I’ll tell you.” -should be the tagline of this show

[@Angel_Auraa]

The tagline of any good podcast or group therapy sesh, to be honest. I think there's a way to talk about literally any topic under the sun with the right approach and group.

[@dannylinguist15]

The way she makes sure to look at everyone when she's speaking so none of them feels left out is so sweet of her. She's such a beautiful soul.

[@Serpenttine]

its all an act she ruined a marriage wake up

[@XMissGX]

She will always be a homewrecker.

[@Imannnxxz]

@@Serpenttine rumors were debunked sounds like u need to wake up

[@Serpenttine]

@@Imannnxxz Youre insane, a simple search will show that Ethan Slater has divorced and that his ex wife confirmed the affair

[@Panzmanthem]

@@Serpenttineyou can’t steal someone that doesn’t want to be stolen. Obv his/her marriage was not the greatest.

[@karas4544]

Penn saying “what” in the middle of the national anthem is actually very on brand.

[@kiaja-123]

it’s so dan Humphrey coded

[@Angel_Auraa]

​@@kiaja-123 I look at him and see Dan more than any other character. 😂 But that's fine because I liked Dan.

[@milaathomas]

looks like we are getting “ariana the yapper” in this interview and i love it !!

[@tahliameadows4767]

It’s been too long we finally seeing our Ari come back to life :)

[@passionateforbeauty]

Cause penn is such a lovely vibe!!

[@daisyallen4954]

i’ve missed ari yapping on twitter sm so it’s really nice to see her be free and comfortable again

[@sanriogirlz]

she’s not yapping she’s saying what she wants with no limitations PERIOD because “yap “ seems like an insult in any sentence and we should say what it really is

[@donatsu_]

@@sanriogirlzi agree i dislike the word yap or yapping it honestly just sounds like an insult even if you don’t mean it

[@weavesnatched7957]

her tearing up and being fidgety about nickelodeon rly got me ☹️. It is truly awful what she and many of the other child stars had to go through and the fact that she has to reprocess what happened too… like maybe back then she didn’t even know what was happening was bad 😕

[@weavesnatched7957]

penn also getting a little choked up too got me

[@aymenakabusiness631]

Your pfp 🤣🤣

[@mayflower7811]

Again I feel for her and all of the Nick kids who suffered at the hands of Dan and from that network #JusticeForTheNickKids #JFTNK

[@Ana-pj1gf]

Has she ever talked about exactly what she went through?

[@yeahfrfr]

nah i can't stop laughing at your pfp

[@mariahkelley2037]

penn’s “how saturn got its rings” story & connecting it to eternal sunshine is SO BEAUTIFUL. how do you not instantly fall in love 😭❤️

[@CMch22]

It feels to me like Ariana really is peeling back the layers as she has alluded to in recent interviews. I do sense a sadness in her, but I think that has been there a long time and was covered up by her stage persona. I noticed myself really feeling connected to her sad, anxious, perfectionistic inner child and hoping little Ariana is getting the love and healing she needs.

[@qazedc3]

It’s tough for our inner children when our identities are borne from achieving from the time we are young. We can look like we have our lives together but really are miserable inside.

[@tennillej9601]

I get that too ❤

[@abigailromero7376]

I feel this too

[@breathinari]

the fact that ari is truly happy and laughing makes me happy, she deserves the world 🤍🫂🫧

[@moonlightsof3060]

omg hi cutieee! I'm Sofia!!!!

[@ajmosutra7667]

She deserves karma for stealing other peoples bfs!

[@ghovstin]

​​@@ajmosutra7667 you can't steal people ijbol

[@annasacc]

@@ajmosutra7667it was proven multiple times that it’s fake. stop believing everything on the internet and get a life oh my god !

[@lcvelanguage]

l​@@ajmosutra7667do everyone a favour and click off the video then. you have no purpose here.

[@chickencruncher]

i love how ariana makes sure nobody feels left out

[@chigggg]

She’s amazing at making eye contact with everyone in the room

[@KyKy_444]

Right, even if someone cuts her off while she’s talking she still lets them finish.. she’s so nice

[@sarahjh4364]

except the wife and kid she broke the family of

[@chickencruncher]

@@sarahjh4364 shut uppp. u don't even know if he had already broken up with his wife or he wanted ariana first. u don't know anything. stop talking about something that happened a year ago. PLUS the story hasn't even been made public

[@chigggg]

@@sarahjh4364 shots fired 🥴

[@Cerysp-u8l]

Omg when she was talking about Nickelodeon u could see bad memories came back 🥹😞

[@justinmv023]

What timestamp she talked about her Nickelodeon days?

[@Cerysp-u8l]

@@justinmv023starts about 56:18 x

[@furrycheetah]

Dan Schneider thing.​@@justinmv023

[@cfromplut0]

@@justinmv02356:14

[@yasdaiana]

@@justinmv023 58:36

[@KaylaBayot]

it is so nice to witness her in just a normal conversation. i feel like it comes across that she doesn’t feel as if she’s being interviewed, it’s like she’s just chatting w/ friends she’s rly comfortable w/ and being herself. i cry

[@jasminesaldana7796]

i feel like for ariana to discuss subject matter like this so openly on camera says a lot about how wonderful the podcrushed team is! i’ll admit i came for ari but i’m staying for how amazing this team is, and how they’re able to make their guests feel so welcomed and supported

[@goodneews]

Ariana breaking down crying when the woman tells her “you are so strong” only those who are fans know and understand everything that Ariana has been through in all these years😢

[@nataliegoing8475]

1:07:35

[@elvngrl]

it genuinely made me tear up too, she has been through so so much and im glad that she got to hear that because she really is so strong.

[@goodneews]

@@elvngrl I'm so proud of her it's so good to see her finally happy and healthy ❤️❤️

[@lav4629y3]

no because HOW has she survived all that and people still treat her the way they do? big mistake

[@mel-pd8tf]

She also put another women through so much. Sleeping with someone’s husband is low

[@chandhand6539]

oh man.. eternal sunshine era is so beautiful... we are getting so many things which we didn't get in previous eras

[@DeffNotScar]

true! and she seems to be very happy and healthy this era 🤍

[@glamjam9695]

Right

[@eightyeightstore1274]

couldn’t agree more

[@YumeiieArtt]

The fact that there are stories of young nickelodeon/ victorious actors being forced to drink on set, then hearing ari saying that she barely remembers her time there/ what she went through rlly breaks my heart.

[@k_singsss_1556]

trauma also causes memory loss ❤ healing is still possible for all

[@YumeiieArtt]

@@k_singsss_1556 true... the brain deliberately forgets traumatic memories for our health😢

[@meidson12]

it gets sadder when u remember her costar once posted a tiktok with the caption along the lines of "when u dont remember filming a single episode but remember partying every night"

[@ciaravann6250]

​@@meidson12 I was so riled up that it made my back hurt😦😧😨😰😖😣.

[@Laura-mc92]

Forced to drink? You don’t need to “force” teens to drink. 😂

[@sophia-ew6xd]

I love that she shared her struggles with OCD and did not call it embarrassing. OCD is so isolating and misunderstood its nice to see a celebrity like her talk about it.

[@imtired1111]

Nothing has me laughing more than how passionately Penn is selling us on the dog food after they disclosed that he can only read ads that he truly believes in. Love u Penn u are too pure for this world

[@samwallaceee]

Her talking about how some of the scenes in victorious being inappropriate and you could how uncomfortable it made her is so upsetting

[@nataliaramo4262]

Time stamp?

[@nataliaramo4262]

Time stamp?

[@JazielVarela-lt7hs]

@@nataliaramo4262it’s like 56 mins or something

[@stellaabara3370]

@@nataliaramo4262 1:04:48

[@lish9444]

@@nataliaramo4262 around 55:00

[@michaelcheuvront4781]

that last segment hit hard…as a long time ari stan, i’m so glad she finally spoke about it🤍

[@elilicona9236]

about what

[@LalaTirta]

doesnt mean she has to hurt spongebob junior. and his mom. home wrecker has priviledge. i mean she has been a serial cheater. may Allah forgive her

[@shootxstars]

@@LalaTirta the allegations have literally been proven false. this is what you get when you trust tabloids

[@privateacc7899]

i’m not joking this is one of the best interviews ariana has ever done. so thoughtful and great questions - especially as an og old fan who feels like they know everything this felt all so new and refreshing :) great job guys !

[@arianagrande9158]

So so true

[@VishFish]

honestly this and her latest zach sang interview, are my fav interviews of hers

[@cxp5818]

this!!!

[@ajewishchristianmuslim]

she literally didnt say anything

[@privateacc7899]

@@ajewishchristianmuslim didn’t ask bozo

[@jimYUHDK]

00:00 Introducing the topic of the episode 00:15 Ariana Grande's career in music and acting 00:29 Discussion about Ariana Grande's new record 01:05 Ariana Grande joins the conversation 08:37 Discussing a favorite SNL skit that she watches multiple times a year 09:26 Expressing love for working on SNL and the creative environment 09:43 Recalling the fun experience of working with Bowen Yang on Mulan Rouge sketch 17:16 Ariana Grande talks about not having much of a relationship with a song when she was eight 17:33 Ariana Grande finds it funny how she looks the same in the video as she does now 17:51 Ariana Grande recalls getting hit by two pucks while watching a hockey game 18:30 Ariana Grande remembers being put on the Zamboni after getting hit by a puck 18:44 Ariana Grande talks about learning to smile through pain during a performance 26:06 - 29:03 Sponsor 34:33 Ariana Grande's initial love for singing and acting 34:51 Her dream of being on Broadway and creating music 35:27 Ariana's experimentation with music production tools 35:40 Writing songs from a young age and her early inspirations 43:13 Discussing the Ro point and its significance for objects interacting with Saturn 43:43 Explanation of how Saturn's rings were formed 44:10 Comparing Saturn's moon to a system of belief 44:43 Reflection on the poetic idea of Saturn's moon being ripped apart by its own gravity 45:10 Appreciation for the beauty and transformation associated with Saturn's moon 51:53- 54:56 Sponsor 01:00:30 Reflecting on the highs and lows of being a professional performer. 01:01:00 Acknowledging the devastating aspects of fame and public scrutiny. 01:01:29 Discussing the complexities and changes that come with fame. 01:01:59 Highlighting the cultural shift towards addressing workplace issues in the entertainment industry.

[@anantayonzon854]

Wow 👌

[@abtwx2932]

TYSM!! i really needed this

[@yy_doc_ari3256]

So much social intelligence the way she is making sure no one feel disconnected or ignored she is looking to each one of them so effortlessely

[@daviidfdez2940]

Ariana Grande is truly one of the most multi talented artists of all time & also the most down to earth, humble & supportive of new generations & respectful of older ones. She has been through the darkest possible stuff people can be yet she has shown how fearless, resilient she is to keep living her dreams & making the audience happy plus she has never used those traumatic experiences as a way to make herself a martyr as a commercial tactic despite being a real victim while some other artists are scheming to make themselves looking like victims to make more money. We are so lucky to be growing up next to such a wonderful role model as Ari.

[@foreveranqel.]

i’m so glad i’m alive in the same generation as her and get to see her grow. i love her sm

[@elouiseee]

She’s a homewrecker lol

[@foreveranqel.]

@@elouiseee no she’s not, update your information.

[@SwayWednesday]

⁰pop p

[@Syriaaa1]

@@foreveranqel.at the end of the day none of us know her, only what we are shown.

[@jjiscool2527]

Ariana truly seems like she is the most comfortable in her skin and truly connected to herself now. Wicked definitely was what she needed. I’m so glad she’s back and happy.

[@aubreymae8201]

And for that, we say thank you to Wicked 😭♥️

[@tatih2022]

Her body language visibly changing when talking about her experience on Victorious speaks volumes. With all of these things coming out about the work environments on these children shows, I can only imagine the things she and her costars have seen and/ or been through during those times. 😢

[@soleravioli]

penn badgley and ariana grande’s chemistry is unmatched. the team also really provided such a great space for her to feel comfortable and free to talk about whatever without prying or being invasive. flowers to the team for this episode!

[@oeuf_]

I know Ariana was trying to be less explicit abt experiences being a child actor etc, but its SO nice that she is becoming more comfortable slowly sharing these important things. Especially when she started to cry at the end when the lady was talking about how strong she is, its almost kind of awarding in a way that she is receiving all of this love after the shit she has been through ❤

[@aubreymae8201]

Yes. It's very important that she gets to talk about what had happened. It's def not comfortable but she'll get there soon. Talking about the things that you're trying to heal from is one crucial way for someone to be fully healed, that's why it's done in therapies too.

[@yaboylucas2371]

What she said it’s so true. Sometimes when we are children we don’t notice the things that can be noticeable to other people. People could be taking advantage of us and we don’t realize until we get older. This is exactly why children must be protected.

[@aubreymae8201]

YES

[@Arimajquinn]

She looks so comfortable with them. Thank you for welcoming Ari to your podcast 🥰

[@SageAlmaMusic]

wow that end discussion was really powerful. they said a lot without saying much at all

[@blonbed]

i love her more than words can describe. this woman is so misunderstood and has been through so much throughout her career and she’s still standing. i admire her resilience and will forever stick beside her

[@seeknnndestroy]

she is so misunderstood !

[@vanlifebae]

​@@seeknnndestroyaren't we all though lol

[@breh8676]

the comment abt her grandpa singing goodnight had me in tears 🥹

[@Phine235]

For those who dont know, penns mom wrote a support letter for brian peck. As of last year, penn was still friendly with brian according to brians now deleted instagram. Penn is obviously struggling with this information, now knowing he was friends with a child rapist for over 20 years. Hes obviously going thru a tough time with it. Lets give him time to cope with it.

[@7Pxndx7]

Oh no😞

[@alexcanning5383]

Yikes that’s awkward

[@ailynnmckae1130]

Did Penn’s mom write the support letter knowing what Brian did?

[@Phine235]

@ailynnmckae1130 it's likely that she, along with all the other letter writers, were lied to about what really happened. According to the boy meets world guys (who drake has since forgiven), the story that Brian was running with was that it was a one time thing and drake was begging Brian to do this sex act with him. Now that's probably what a lot of people were told. Others like kimmy robertson were likely told that it happened more than once but painted drake as this closeted gay teenager who wanted to be in a sexual relationship with Brian. Either way, consensual or not, I don't know how these adults rationalized a 41 year old man having any kind of sexual encounter with a 15 year old boy. Penn is obviously struggling with his relationship with his mom and is confronting her. She should be disgusted with herself. Not penn. He should not feel guilty at all. He was a kid then.

[@hadeedahmad9465]

why did Penn’s mom write the support letter knowing what Brian did? Does penn support this decision of her? If not then why didn't he knock some sense into her. very weird behaviour

[@cuyalk8922]

her speaking about Nickelodeon broke my heart

[@mayflower7811]

Same, but at least she finally spoke the truth. I hope she heals from this

[@sanriogirlz]

what part is it? can i have a timestamp?

[@sannesmitsx]

@@sanriogirlzaround 56:00 min

[@wifi539]

this being over an hour long and its just pt 1.....oh yappiana we love you

[@marvelntuk]

Ariana: can you be in my music video? Penn: only if you be in my podcast Ariana: aight bet 🤜🤛

[@annabeldufault5901]

Can I just say that all three interviewers were so incredibly respectful and thoughtful. They seemed to make Ariana feel really comfortable. They knew when to dive deeper with their questions, when to maybe pull back, and when to share their own stories/comments. Wonderful interview.

[@breathinari]

ari’s laugh is so bubbly and adorable, im so so grateful to see her happy again 💘💕

[@ilovetigersharks]

i love how genuine ariana is, she’s so sweet, bless her soul 🩶🍃🫧🫂

[@Lifeisadream.]

Why the weed leaf? 😭

[@jenniferhann5856]

In what minute?😅

[@hanalismus]

@@Lifeisadream.if you get it, you get it.

[@bluebvnisters]

@@jenniferhann5856all of them

[@kathy2049]

@@jenniferhann5856get a life 😢

[@LovedByYou]

I love how Ari wears her emoti9ons on her sleeve. She doesn't shy away from just feeling. Such a big hearted girl.

[@lauramessy]

exactly and seeing her being this way made me more comfortable with that fact that I'm just like that with my own feelings.

[@_pxwerless]

which is such a big step from her past as she used to see her emotions as gross 😭

[@laylascott6096]

@@_pxwerlessthat’s definitely growth and healing. Vulnerability can be so hard but it’s so important and shows strength

[@XMissGX]

She will always be a homewrecker.

[@LovedByYou]

@@XMissGX no evidence of that!!!

[@ashleycervantes3846]

I love how they asked the most personal questions that related to her life outside of being a pop star. That’s very refreshing to hear.

[@Mtrevin]

Why did I cry at the end too!? 😫 Ariana is just genuinely one of the most incredible and sweet artist we see nowadays. Regardless of what we see online and or false rumors, she stays in her lane, never feeds into the negative comments/rumors. She remains graceful and reminds us all to listen to our hearts and therapist! Haha if you haven’t listened to Eternal Sunshine (her album) the WHOLE album was a therapy session for me! ♥️🫶🏼✨ just an incredible human being!

[@SeeMeRollinTheyHatin]

I love how she addresses everyone when she talks!! always looking around at each of them🥺

[@dawsonmichaels542]

been a fan of Ariana since 2013 and this is literally her best interview 😭❤️ so fucking in love

[@Meggi1314]

what an unlikely duo that actually seems to be so compatible???? i really wouldn’t have expected these two to be friends/get along but it seems like they really do it’s so cool

[@bunny_god]

ariana has gone through a lot of very traumatic experiences throughout her time of being in the industry and i don’t think people really understand or even remember how strong she is.

[@Envelopedlove]

can’t wait to hear ariana speak about serial killers lmfao

[@millalynn14]

????

[@Envelopedlove]

@@millalynn14 the description says shes gonna talk about serial killers during the interview

[@eimelmel]

WUT

[@thearieras]

Same😭

[@arian0112]

Her fascination with serial killers😂😂😂

[@mayura3939]

love how gracefully Ariana spoke about such serious issues

[@Amplifier786]

The laughs, the giggles, the questions, the chat, the eye contact, the genuine smiles, the reminiscing of random stories, the embarrassing one though lol, the childhood naiveness and traumas, the overall randomness and wholeheartedly heartwarming emotions and talks of this podcast is amazing 🖤🙌🏻 I freaking love this :-)

[@antokiofficial]

It's interesting how people claim she looks different, but this podcast really showcases how she looks and sounds the same throughout the years.

[@vanlifebae]

Its nothing wrong with looking different we are supposed to

[@fridagylterud9491]

Fr. She just has less makeup, blond hair and blond eyebrows. If her makeup in this was like the makeup she wore in 2019 and she had brown hair and brows, she would look the same and people wouldn’t be commenting😂

[@Patience96-jj3vt]

Here she reminded of her vogue song association video with platinum hair. She looks the same

[@entity3810]

No one “ claims” it, she does and speaks differently and it’s clear as day. Get over yourself.

[@alsowishimura6824]

sure she changed her look and attitude, but what do people expect? i would hope she's changed after 10 years... ❤❤

[@Jazmyngrace_]

I love this interview because it’s questions no one ever asks and goes more personal to a degree. I love it.

[@luaella]

ARIANA this was one of your best interviews because you were you

[@Lg.sidequest]

I love the chemistry they all have with Ariana. You can tell how comfortable she is with them. The conversation just flows. This is why Podcrushed is one of my favorite podcasts. Pen, Sophie and Nava are amazing 😍💕

[@staciaallen3330]

Ariana Grande is literally the MOST down to earth, silly, funny, amazing, sweetest, nicest, genuine MOST beautiful & talented person to ever exist. I really love how happy, healthy & healing she truly is. She definitely looks like she’s in a better place with her mental health & everything ! // The fact that Ariana was break down while crying when the woman literally tells her “you are so strong” that right there, really broke my entire heart. This woman has been through the MOST darkest, toughest, horrible & terrible things / times in her life & The fact that she talked her experience on Nickelodeon & what Dan did to her & the rest of the young co stars / child actors really had me a chokehold. She’s really the MOST strongest person alive. I’m so very happy & glad she had the chance to talk about her experience on Nickelodeon because it takes a lot of courage to speak about these things. Hopefully more child stars / co stars wake up & speak about their experience on Nickelodeon like Ariana did. // Honesty, I really hope & pray that Dan truly gets the punishment & long sentences in jail he definitely deserves for putting young child stars / young child actors through especially Ariana when they we’re teenagers. Ariana Grande is truly one of the MOST biggest multi talented artists of ALL TIME !!! She’s so very sweet, nice, kind, caring, loving MOST funniest, silliest, hilarious, down to earth, humble, motivated & supportive person in the planet. She’s so very well spoken & respectful to the people that are around her. We are literally so very lucky & grateful & blessed to have her as our role model / our queen / our goat mother. We really grew up with her when she was on Victorious & Sam & Cat.

[@nameless.faceless.]

I always come back to the fact that a terrorist attack happened at her show while performing. It just blows my mind, I couldn’t imagine the trauma, the fear, and the guilt you feel. All love for Ariana and the families effected.

[@Richard-d1y]

Oh shit. No way. Was that the 9/11 thing? Like, planes flew into her concert...??!

[@nameless.faceless.]

@@Richard-d1y there was an explosion that killed like 5 people in front of her at her concert

[@Richard-d1y]

@@nameless.faceless. Ewwwwwww. So she saw like blood and exploded heads and stuff??? Poor girl.

[@erbheaven222]

i love that she takes the time to look at everyone when she’s speaking

[@cloudgworl]

you can visibly tell how much she's healed and healing. i love her so much. i genuinely look up to her so much

[@444hattie]

not the birthday party for jim carrey LMAO

[@veronicasettee6052]

You guys need to stop starting every comment with “not blah blah blah..” it’s very cringe 🤣 for realzzzz.. clock speak. *Shudders*

[@veronicasettee6052]

Not me getting annoyed with gen baby or whatever gen u young ones are Get off my lawn while ur at it

[@xLuvandkisses101x]

Not Ariana singing a RENT song oh how I love her

[@aintgotnotltc]

What I find particular about this podcast (this is the first episode I hear) is that even though there are 3 hosts, no one talks over each other and it’s not overwhelming to listen to. Everyone gets their chance to speak. Well done!

[@adelaidahoff]

I think celebrities feel comfortable being interviewed by another celebrity (actors and singers) rather than one that isn’t. You guys both understand how it feels to be in that industry so it creates a comfortable atmosphere. It really brings out what fans want to see and support. Love what you are doing Penn 😊

[@emily740]

thank you for inviting ariana on your podcast. as a fan, we don't get to see her be so happy and comfortable during interviews and i'm very grateful she had this opportunity to come on here and talk about things she's actually passionate about rather than the same boring interview questions over and over. we really appreciate this :)

[@ch4rrys]

Seeing that last part just really broke my heart. I'm so glad things got addressed so perfectly in this podcast. You can really tell the growth ari has made to be able to speak about such complicated themes and experiences she's had, she is truly, so strong.

[@veryadored]

ari looks beyond happy here, she's all bubbly and full of love!! i hope she continues to surpass all the negativity and always remem she is so loved by so many. ♡

[@MarcoJimenez-h4b]

Finally a podcast interview with Ariana where the interviewer (penn),really asks the questions we have all been dying to know

[@chibidoll.x]

ugh seeing her cry got to me… i know we don’t know her personally but this girl has been through so much in the public eye imagine how she feels behind closed doors. i just want to hug her.

[@kelsitourville5052]

When I see her crying I can feel it in my soul. Her abuse and yes it was abuse sexual exploitation as an underage girl on a supposed family channel. It was broadcast to the world via television as well as the loophole to put the more explicit videos of her sucking her toes, squeezing a potato in appropriately screaming give up the juice and just thr whole creepy set of a cam set up in her little girla bedroom. Ive seen videos from behind the scenes of her screaming and running away not wanting to be recorded by Dan Schneider. Liz Gillies ALWAYS knew exactly who she was surrounded by and there's quite a few videos of her protecting Ariana and being rude and standoffish to Dan and the fact that these young girls and boys whose dreams of acting were actually coming true only to be crushed by a sick creator. And yes these young actors had to play into these scenes to create the show and honestly to survive the environment of a set full of predators and proven pedophiles. Sending love light healing and prayers ms.grande 💜💚💙*

[@meiliawhite1030]

Ari deserves the world 😭 literally going through EVERYTHING she’s been through, she deserves to find the peace she has now.

[@Emma-nw8xu]

“Yes .. I was always a little.. off” is SOOO Glinda lol 🌸💖

[@jamilla4101]

ariana is just a ball of sunshine seeing her cry literally knowing only a tiny bit of whats shes been through and struggled with still breaks my heart and i hope she knows she has so many people empathizing with her and survivors of the industry

[@Laraaa90]

She’s getting more comfortable and vulnerable with each interview she does. Human Ari is fully in control and I’m here for it ❤

[@AmariOmar12]

This right here 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Laraaa90]

@@AmariOmar12❤

[@mar.aylin13]

the fact that Ariana is in a better place, healing and evolving is shown in all these interviews and talks she is doing! We have been blessed with more interviews these last months than in her entire career!

[@hannalugo9220]

Ugh, I love her. I also really appreciate how she gives attention to all the interviewers when they ask her a question

[@grenadae5332]

One hour long and its just part 1? ABSOLUTELY

[@lauramessy]

ariana doesn't even know how much she has impacted the lives of her fans, she's an amazing, kind, lovely and strong human being. she's the best literally, everything she has gone through and she's still standing strong and i love how vulnerable she is with everything. the voice of multiple generations at this point.

[@818cookies]

I knew Ariana would be a star when she performed “Give It Up” on Victorious with Liz Gillies. Yours Truly dropped and all of my dreams came true in the many years to come. Thank you Ari for so many years of magic and hard work 💕

[@estuardosilva2360]

Ariana serves her own aesthetic. She makes any experience sound like a novel. You're so beautiful 🫶🏼

[@kamachyd]

this was so genuine and nice to listen to. the end got me rly tearing up. I think it’s incredibly honest and confronting to talk about processing child acting trauma as an adult and it’s just lovely to see a place that ariana feels safe and welcome to share her perspective without it being exploitative . long term fan whose grown up with ariana being only a few years younger and I think it’s so wild how so many adults have continuously failed children in general considering this was what was fed to us as kids (both as an audience and the ones who had to act in it). Overall just really glad to see an honest open conversation ❤

[@gurbirsingh1541]

i love it how ariana has always been so funny and penn has finally acknowledged this!

[@yogini4631]

This interview is soo soft and beautiful, her voice is soo soothing and her presence is soo charming, loved it

[@Samanthabrown1496]

It's a put on voice lol

[@nishaaaaaaaaaaa]

@@Samanthabrown1496 how many times are you going to comment this before you realize wdgaf

[@caramelcutieee2298]

@@nishaaaaaaaaaaa 😭😭😭😭💀

[@gloria2090]

I love how you can tell how honest everyone is in the conversation❤

[@Mondscheinelfe]

Ariana is a very sweet person, her pure intentions and heart shine through

[@jccastro_2336]

I LOVE HER SO SO MUCH!! her humor is out of this world😭😭

[@phnix5514]

i love this woman

[@sophiemocsari3451]

what a beautiful interview... ariana has truly been my number one inspiration as i have grown up. she is the most beautiful human being and it makes me emotional to think just how much she has made a mark on me. as much as i am in love with popstar ari and all the fun and joy her music has given me throughout my childhood, it is so unbelievably special to see how she has aligned her universe to come face to face with her true self, and feel truly comfortable in her own skin. i am eternally proud of her and so happy to see that she has healed after everything that she has gone through.

[@imtooneedy]

This is hands-down the best interview/conversation in my opinion! Not only did I get to learn about her growth but you can literally see her growth through the lens. Amazing 10/10.

[@LaShawnMcGeeJr]

That “you got me 🥲” at the end did a small number on me! We love you, Ariana and so happy to see you back in the media in such a healthy mental space. It feels like the beginning all over again, but in a good way 🥰

[@nae5680]

Love Ariana’s joy and resilience throughout her career and for her speaking out on the Nickelodeon situation, her vulnerability speaks louder than words and she’s so amazing. Thank you Podcrushed for making her feel safe and welcomed with open arms! 🤍

[@Babydollgrandeii]

This is the best ariana interview i can tell 🤍

[@berfin5267]

No one deserves bullying, somehow people on internet don’t get that. Even if you disagree with someone you should still respect them. I am glad Ariana did this interview, I have an athlete perspective now

[@loxnyaaa3068]

I am so proud of her I can't even put into words what she means to me and I'm just happy that she look healthy and happy and secure to talk about what she feels. I feel bleesed living in the same world w her 🤍

[@shiquannettingham2954]

I’m just so saddened for the disturbing things that happened to Ari and other childhood actors/actresses! I was already familiar with it but watching her become physically uncomfortable was hard to bear! Those words at the end were true…Ari you are strong! Keep being the incredible light you are ❤️

[@Sharebearr1214]

Did you know Penn’s mom was one of the people to write a letter showing good character to the judge in the Drake Bell vs Brian Peck child grape situation. That was proven true, he admitted to, and Brian Peck did do jail time for his heinous crimes of graping Drake as a child many times. This is weird to watch knowing Penn’s mom upheld the child grape culture. Penn ALSO had Brian Peck as a mentor…!

[@j-rodthelibrarykid1166]

​@Sharebearr1214 that's disgusting.

[@Pheeerh]

Not me getting chocked up when she started crying😭...Muva I love you❤