Josh Groban — Naked Lunch
Naked Lunch

Josh Groban

September 2, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min

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A multi-platinum singer tells the real story behind his first big break and why comedy is part of his DNA.

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In this episode

  • How a Grammy rehearsal with Celine Dion launched a career
  • The story behind singing Kanye West tweets on late-night TV
  • What a career retrospective collection actually means to the artist
  • A genuine conversation about the lasting influence of Stephen Sondheim

About this episode

Phil & David feel raised up and charmed by this funny and fascinating "Lunch" with multi-platinum singer, songwriter, actor Josh Groban. Days before he takes the stage at The Hollywood Bowl with the Hollywood Phil, Josh comes over to Phil's house near Hollywood to tell amazing stories about how he got his first big break singing with Celine Dion at a Grammy rehearsal, about his latest career retrospective collections of "Gems" and about his strong comedic chops that many first discovered when he sang Kanye West's tweets for Jimmy Kimmel. Josh, Phil and David all also discuss their shared love for Stephen Sondheim. To learn more about Josh, go to https://www.joshgroban.com.  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com

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Phil Rosenthal, David Wild, and Straw Hut Media

Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.

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