Brief
Kerry Washington launches podcast series featuring celebrity hometown stories
The web series turned podcast pairs Washington with high‑profile guests discussing their childhood neighbourhoods.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kerry Washington’s web series "Street You Grew Up On" has been converted into a weekly podcast, pairing the actress with notable guests who talk about the places that shaped them, the Guardian reported.
What happened
The first episode features Cambridge, Massachusetts native Ben Affleck, who opens up about his parents’ divorce and a knife‑point mugging at age 14. Subsequent episodes will include a range of celebrities sharing similar hometown memories.
What the reports add
The Guardian notes that Washington praised Affleck’s candour, saying, “I loved hearing everything he shared, even though he tried to interview me at times.” The outlet also lists other upcoming podcasts, such as "Deep Secrets" with comedian Hunter Hill and "Eras: Spice Girls" with Rosie Ramsey.
What was said
Washington told the Guardian, “I loved hearing everything he shared.”
Key facts
- Kerry Washington has turned her web series "Street You Grew Up On" into a weekly podcast. (theguardian.com)
- The inaugural episode features Ben Affleck discussing his childhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (theguardian.com)
- Washington praised Affleck’s openness, saying she loved hearing his stories. (theguardian.com)
Sources
- [1] theguardian.com — originally reported as “Kerry Washington takes A-listers back to the streets they grew up on: best podcasts of the week”
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