Chris Cottam on Bill Murray, Hollywood Adventures & the Journeys That Change Us

About this episode

What’s it really like traveling the world with Bill Murray? Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen welcome BAFTA-winning director Chris Cottam to Broad Ideas for a candid conversation about Hollywood, unexpected adventures, fatherhood, marriage, and the experiences that shape our lives. From filming and traveling through Ireland with Bill Murray to working with Nicole Richie on Nikki Fre$h and directing The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, Chris takes Rachel and Olivia behind the scenes of his career in entertainment. The conversation also explores life beyond the camera, including how becoming a father changes your perspective, balancing marriage and family with a demanding career, and finding the courage to embrace new experiences. Funny, thoughtful, and full of unexpected turns, this episode explores the journeys we take, the people we meet along the way, and the adventures still ahead. Follow Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen for more honest, unfiltered conversations about relationships, motherhood, entertainment, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices