Ryan Seacrest
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ryan Seacrest has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Feb 2025 on TRUE CRIME Loser. Invoked as an archetype of celebrity-news hosting to illustrate how Smollett’s scandal allegedly harmed his family’s showbiz prospects.
Ryan John Seacrest is an American television host and producer. Seacrest is the host of Wheel of Fortune, having hosted since replacing long-time host Pat Sajak in September 2024. Seacrest co-hosted and served as executive producer of Live with Kelly and Ryan, and has hosted other media including American Idol, American Top 40, and On Air with Ryan Seacrest. He became co-host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in 2005, and he became the sole host following Clark's death in 2012.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2025 on TRUE CRIME Loser |
| Role | Television and radio host; producer |
| Affiliation | American Idol (host); iHeartMedia (On Air with Ryan Seacrest) (general public roles; not stated in transcript) |
How do different shows talk about Ryan Seacrest?
2 shows discussed Ryan Seacrest in these episodes.
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard — 2 episodes
- TRUE CRIME Loser — 1 episode
Like a Ryan SE Crest like hey everybody welcome back...
Jussie Smollett wormed his way out in the end
Who talks about Ryan Seacrest on podcasts?
Dax Shepard brought up Ryan Seacrest; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
- Jussie Smollett wormed his way out in the end on TRUE CRIME Loser (Feb 2025)
- Billionaire University, Coltan Scrivner, Pod Drama | Fact Check for Coltan Scrivner on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Dec 2025) — Dax Shepard
- Coltan Scrivner (on morbid curiosities) | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Dec 2025) — Dax Shepard
What is Ryan Seacrest mentioned alongside?
Ryan Seacrest is most often mentioned alongside Jussie Smollett, Benson Boone and COVID-19.
Affiliated with: Jussie Smollett
Mentioned together: Benson Boone, COVID-19, Harold Boon, Jussie Smollett, Robert Webb, Illinois Supreme Court, Narcissism, Jamie Foxx, Civil Rights, Obama administration