Martha Plimpton — on almost going broke pre 'Raising Hope' and missing River Phoenix

Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Sony Music

Comedy, Society & Culture

4.7 • 753 Ratings

🗓️ 17 June 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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'Raising Hope’ star Martha Plimpton joins the show. Over pork chops and braised beans, Martha looks back at the 1985 classic ‘The Goonies,’ why she feels embraced in London more than Hollywood, and she reflects on her special relationship with the late River Phoenix. This episode was recorded at Forza Wine at The National Theatre in London’s South Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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