Russell Tovey — on why dogs are special and telling queer stories

Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Sony Music

Comedy, Society & Culture

4.7 • 753 Ratings

🗓️ 8 July 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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‘Looking’ and ‘American Horror Story: NYC’ star Russell Tovey joins the show. Over samosas, Russell tells me about growing up as a queer kid in ‘90s Essex, dating using astrology, and his special bond with his pup Rocky. Plus, we get into his new film ‘Plainclothes,’ which made a splash at Sundance. This episode was recorded at Kricket in Shoreditch in East London. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Get 15% off your Saily plan with the code ⁠dinnersonme⁠. Just download the Saily app or head to ⁠https://saily.com/dinnersonme⁠. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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