We Ride at Dawn (ish)

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Hosted by actors Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, We Ride at Dawn (ish) is your weekly dose of unfiltered conversation, real-life chaos and a peek behind the scenes.
At its heart, We Ride at Dawn (ish) is a podcast about friendship, resilience and showing up- even when the ride gets messy. It’s about weathering storms, staying in the saddle and knowing you’ve got someone beside you when the sun comes up.
Each episode dives into the glamorous and not-so-glamorous life as an actor, motherhood, friendship, wellness and everything in between. It’s part therapy session, part girl’s night, part “how did we get here?”- all with two best friends who met on set and never stopped talking.
So join them as they RIDE AT DAWN (ish)...because who can do anything before coffee?!

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Thursday · 55 min
Grey’s Anatomy & 9-1-1: Nashville | Set Secrets & a DWTS Showdown
Jo Wilson QUIT. Blythe is wearing an ankle monitor. Ryan Phillippe just crashed brunch. And Carrie Ann Inaba pulled out an actual rulebook on live TV. It’s premiere week, and Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington are finally back on the same couch, spilling everything. Jess went straight from the 9-1-1: Nashville set to a front-row seat at Dancing With the Stars, just in time for Harry Shum Jr.’s “illegal lift” scandal. Was it really about the lift, or is something more personal going on? (Also: a rogue leaf blower almost made Jess the real headline of the night.) Over on Grey’s Anatomy, the Olympic Floor opens for the ultra-rich. Warm towels. VIP patients. An espresso machine Jo can’t stop thinking about. Meredith gets an offer, Richard is NOT thrilled, and Jo? Not even invited upstairs. Meanwhile in Nashville, Blythe and Dixie (LeAnn Rimes) are sentenced to group therapy together, Rogue Kelly makes everyone uncomfy, and the city is under attack… by murder hornets. Grey’s Anatomy and 9-1-1: Nashville are BACK. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Head to oatsovernight.com and get 25% off your first box when you subscribe and a free Shaker when you subscribe. Give Oats Overnight a try today. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 15 · 33 min
A Little Unhinged, Very Well Dressed
Camilla shows up in a bad mood and has no intention of pretending otherwise. Breakfast battles with her daughter have officially pushed her over the edge, and Jess wonders if the problem might actually be the parents. They get into morning chaos, natural consequences, and why making your kids smoothies is a rookie mistake. Then it’s on to fall and winter trends, and the opinions are strong. Smudged red nails? Absolutely not. Leopard print? Yes. Quiet luxury? Maybe not so much. They cover ladylike dressing, brooches, the return of the doctor bag, and a Grey’s Anatomy wardrobe confession from Jess. Plus, the three-color outfit rule, the return of ’90s Christmas decor, Jess’s plans for a full holiday takeover, and why faux fur makes her look like she’s being born from a bear. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 8 · 40 min
Things We Believe: Soul Pets, Ouija Boards & 401(k)s
Jessica and Camilla jump on the viral “Things I Believe” trend — except one came armed with soul-deep, woo-woo convictions and the other brought 401(k)s. They put their beliefs to the test: agree, BS, or explain yourself. Soul pets. Talking to trees. Houses that call to you. Why Target is basically a mood stabilizer. Feeding your inner child. And the one thing you should NEVER touch… Plus: gossip as a love language (vault, vault, vault), sending your best friend truly horrific photos of yourself, the unmatched joy of canceled plans, dishwasher wars with Matt, and the Grey’s Anatomy superstitions every cast member knows about!!!! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Head to oatsovernight.com and get 25% off your first box when you subscribe. Upgrade your travel setup with Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Try the original M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit myalloy.com and use code WRAD for 20% off your first order! Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 1 · 50 min
SELF CARE WITH KYLE K: Firing a therapist, Tracy Anderson is tomfoolery and The Thong song made me gay
Jess is filming 9-1-1, so Camilla summoned back a familiar spirit. Kyle K is haunting the studio, answering all your Qs with his signature dose of petty. We start where we probably should have started last time: football Hall of Fame family legacies and casually trying on Super Bowl rings in bars. We get into whether he’s been left on read, his beef with toddler birthdays, and why he truly does not care who trains Madonna. Then, a deep dive into why keeping screenshots from the Stone Age is not only acceptable, but necessary — plus the latest on his sickodis flare-up. Kyle also shares an update from his own self-care journey: he fired his therapist. This can’t be good. Throw in some deeply absurd Halloween Qs, questionable advice, in-house arguing and just enough personal growth to legally call this “self-care” — and we’ve got an episode. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code WRAD. Head to cozyearth.com and let them know you heard about us on We Ride At Dawn (ish) in the post-purchase survey. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 24 · 48 min
Messy Mailbag: Grey's & 9-1-1 Secrets, Cheating Fiancées & Bad Decisions
Grey's and 9-1-1: Nashville are BACK, Camilla has a margarita in hand, and Jess may or may not have remembered hers. With both shows returning October 15, the girls are spilling a little behind-the-scenes tea. Is Jo really done with medicine? What's Ryan Phillippe doing in Nashville? And after last season's Battle of the Blondes, is round two on the horizon? Then things get MESSY. A listener catches her brother's fiancée kissing a coworker. Does she tell him? Confront her? Mind her own business? Jess and Camilla have THOUGHTS. Plus, how Grey's actors sneak their lines, what's actually in their makeup bags, why Jess took a razor to her own hair, and her Hot Ones experience. Throw in a kid tossing ice on a plane and Camilla's sports-mom hair bow operation, and we've got ourselves a mailbag. And to the listener with the cheating fiancée situation: WE NEED AN UPDATE. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. SPONSORS: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/RIDE! #honeylovepod Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 17 · 59 min
30 Years, Too-Tight Leather Pants & the Kissing Bandit
Thirty years of friendship means there are very few secrets left. Fortunately, and unfortunately, for Jess, Bonnie remembers all of them. This week, one of Jess’s dearest friends from Brown joins us to talk about what actually makes a friendship last three decades, starting with their very first impressions of each other and the inexplicable series of events that landed a 5’5” girl from Los Angeles, with strong Elle-Woods-before-Elle-Woods energy, on Brown’s elite crew team of giants. They get into the secret sauce of their friendship: being game for the adventure, making the hard stuff easy to talk about, and making the people around you feel good. Then we head to late-’90s New York, where they were baby adults navigating the city and Jess’s too-tight leather pants somehow became their secret weapon for getting past the velvet ropes at exclusive nightclubs. And then there’s the small matter of someone earning the nickname “the Kissing Bandit.” Plus: the three words Bonnie thinks describe Jess best after knowing her for 30 years. Come for the college stories. Stay for the friendship advice. And remember: always be game. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code WRAD for an exclusive 20% off home and sleepwear. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 10 · 35 min
Kindergarten, College & the 20K Dorm Room
Jess and Camilla are on opposite ends of the back-to-school emotional spiral this week: Jess just dropped her son off at college. Camilla just sent hers off to kindergarten. Different-sized backpacks. Same car cry. Then there are the dorm rooms. Apparently, sending your kid to college now includes $20,000 interior design jobs for a room they'll live in for eight months. Camilla calls for a ban. Jess has thoughts. A debate ensues. Also: the Sonny Angels takeover, the tiny plastic creatures currently holding tween girls-and their parents' wallets—hostage. And Camilla unveils her completely reasonable plan for coping when her kids eventually leave home: buy a spy robot and follow them. Healthy! Normal! And next week, Camilla is off filming Grey's Anatomy, which means Jess is bringing in a mystery guest. She's dropping hints. We're saying nothing. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 3 · 39 min
No One Is Okay at the Airport
We’re back and we’re airborne, sort of. With the holiday weekend ahead we’re talking everything that’s wrong with air travel, starting with the TSA gaslighting us for two decades straight. Laptops out, laptops in, shoes on, shoes off, belt on, belt off, nobody knows the rules anymore, and somehow, we’ve all just accepted it. We’re also talking fellow passengers behaving like full-on criminals before the plane even leaves the gate, the unspoken marital warfare that is childcare at 35,000 feet, and the real debate on clapping when you land: is it only earned when it feels like a celebration of life, or are you out here clapping for a plane just doing its one job? Plus, the real question: if you clock something on the stranger next to you’s phone that says their “business trip” is not exactly business, do you say something? We have thoughts. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: See what's hiding in your closet, you might be surprised how much you can earn with Vinted. download the Vinted app for free to start listing with no seller fees. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 27 · 36 min
SELF-CARE WITH KYLE K
This week, Camilla calls in the big (tanned) guns: Kyle K. He started as her Barry’s trainer/self-care guru, infiltrated her inner circle, and now—for better or worse—he’s part of yours. Kyle promised to come in unfiltered and spill allll the tea. He delivered: Wellness. Witches. Workout lies. Exes. Revenge. The art of being petty. And the wildly specific things that can send him into an immediate spiral. Plus: the story behind Kyle K Quotes, the anonymously run Instagram account that’s been documenting—and leaking—the most outrageous things he’s said for years. It’s a real-life Gossip Girl—and Kyle is its favorite target. Is it iconic? Correct. Is it mildly unhinged? Correct. Most importantly—he’s now here for YOU. Send in your self-care dilemmas. Kyle K is officially taking cases. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 20 · 30 min
Margaritas, Prescriptions, and a Presidential Bid (Messy Mailbag #2)
Jessica and Camilla are back with round two of the Messy Mailbag, and this one gets personal. Camilla finally tells the story behind copying Jessica's glasses, and how her subscription... we mean, prescription, did her dirty. Then Jessica drops a bombshell: she might run for president, and Camilla's first duty as campaign manager is instating "Messy Margarita Mondays" as official policy. The girls debate which historical era they'd each be thriving in, dig up some 9-1-1: Nashville and Grey's Anatomy behind-the-scenes secrets that still crack them up to this day. Plus: on-set rituals, a secret handshake, and the diaper surprise nobody warns you about, but every boy mom can relate to. Keep the questions coming... this is only round two! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13 · 31 min
Would You Rather…The Episode We Almost Couldn’t Finish
We played Would You Rather and there is no coming back from some of these answers. A Moon flight vs. White House residency, loving what you’re great at vs. being great at what you love, Aliens vs. Zombies and then it gets unhinged in the best way. A few questions we genuinely could not finish answering out loud. There’s laughing so hard it turns into actual tears and Jessica may have blacked out. Camilla and Jessica did not hold back on this one. Watch to see which questions broke us. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6 · 35 min
The Scaries for Summerween
Jessica's out, so Camilla brings her other, other half, husband Matt, for a spooky new spinoff called We Ride at Midnight(ish). First up is the real horror story of their family vacation to Hawaii, from a household-wide "shut up" ban gone wrong to Matt's relentless photo-taking, a stubbed toe ER visit, and the movie theater family from hell. Then things get genuinely eerie as Camilla unloads her research on alien conspiracy theories. What do aliens and Ancestry.com have in common? And a breakdown of the FOUR reported alien species. Equal parts marriage therapy, travel horror story, and UFO deep-dive, this one has it all. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 30 · 36 min
Parent Trap: Sleepaway Camps
Jessica shares the emotional (and logistical) rescue mission that brought her homesick camper home early. Camilla admits she is not opposed to running a background check before a sleepover. Together, they swap camp horror stories — theirs and their kids’ — unexpected triumphs, day-one allergy disasters, British camp culture (spoiler: not much canoeing), and the surprising Hollywood connection hiding in Jessica’s own theater camp days. If you’ve ever put name tags on 152 items (socks need to be tagged individually, obvi), cried in the camp parking lot, or wondered whether you’re raising a resilient kid or just funding a bug bite habit, this one’s for you. Campers, parents — send us your stories. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 23 · 30 min
We used to Pre-Game. Now We Play Mahjong…
54% of Americans drank less alcohol in 2025 — the steepest drop ever recorded — and Jess and Camilla have thoughts. They get into the “sober curious” movement, whether GLP-1s are quietly killing happy hour, and why Gen Z skipped the drinking-culture memo entirely. Camilla spills on her 30 days alcohol-free (spoiler: her jawline has opinions), Jess shares that her Dry January pushed it’s way past the first month of the year, and then it somehow it all spirals into a full-blown mahjong obsession. Hangxiety, red carpet horror stories, and a woman named Beth who may be quietly teaching all of Los Angeles to play — this one has range. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 35 min
The Very First MESSY MAILBAG!
The Messy Mailbag is officially OPEN! Camilla and Jessica answer your questions about stories, projects, opinions, and life updates we’ve shared on past episodes. You asked for follow-ups—they've got 'em.) Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9 · 38 min
The Premium Personality Package!
Not everyone gets the Premium Personality Package. Some people get the polished, socially acceptable version. Others get unlimited access: the tangents, the voice notes, the weird theories, and the emotional downloads. This week, Camilla and Jess are talking about who gets the full subscription, how they earned it, and why access to your personality might be your most valuable resource. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 2 · 39 min
Fortune Favors the Bold
Camilla tries a DIY bang trim after watching ONE TikTok. It goes about as well as you’d expect. Jessica, meanwhile, has a question that’s been top of mind: what’s the actual difference between being nice and being kind? Turns out it’s not just the word choice — it’s everything. One is armor. The other takes real courage. They get into spilled catastrophes, the invisible “good girl” rulebook Hollywood handed them decades ago, and whether any of this theory survives being asked if you’ll switch a window seat for a middle seat. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 25 · 46 min
A New York Minute
A trip to New York, the madness of Upfronts week, and one very unfortunate memory from the Grey’s Anatomy days all collide in this episode. Jessica and Camilla swap stories from behind the scenes, including emergency fashion fixes, borrowed underwear, and a moment from more than ten years ago that somehow never made it out of the vault… until now. Plus, Jessica shares an unexpected detail from filming her 9-1-1 Nashville finale fight scene with LeAnn Rimes and why surviving Hollywood sometimes requires preparation, chaos, and a sense of humor. As always, the girls are telling on themselves, laughing through the wild rides, and proving that some stories are just too good to keep to yourselves. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 18 · 39 min
New Dawn New Day
New name, new era, same Jess & Camilla. They are officially back! In this premiere episode, they’re unpacking the brand-new look, the chaotic photoshoot that nearly triggered a full-blown panic attack, and life updates they’ve been hoarding while they were away. Trust us when we say that you have a lot to catch up on. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 17 · 1 min
We Ride at Dawn (ish) | Coming June 18!
Hosted by actors Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, We Ride at Dawn (ish) is your weekly dose of unfiltered conversation, real-life chaos and a peek behind the scenes. At its heart, We Ride at Dawn (ish) is a podcast about friendship, resilience and showing up- even when the ride gets messy. It’s about weathering storms, staying in the saddle and knowing you’ve got someone beside you when the sun comes up. Each episode dives into the glamorous and not-so-glamorous life as an actor, motherhood, friendship, wellness and everything in between. It’s part therapy session, part girl’s night, part “how did we get here?”- all with two best friends who met on set and never stopped talking. So join them as they RIDE AT DAWN (ish)...because who can do anything before coffee?! Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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