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A twice-weekly fashion and culture podcast. Insider knowledge. Outsider honesty. Humor included.
Amy Odell (author of Gwyneth: The Biography) interviews Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, stars and creators of the hit play with music, Gwyneth Goes Skiing β a send-up of the 2023 trial involving Gwyneth Paltrow and retired optometrist Terry Sanderson.
Amy talks about her interview with Terry Sanderson for her book; Linus and Joseph talk about their research process for the play; props (yes, they visited the Goop store); and why this viral courtroom moment translated so well to the stage. Gwyneth recently discussed Amy's book in British Vogue, and the three discuss that, too.
Guests: Linus Karp & Joseph Martin
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β’ Listen to Gwyneth: The Biography in Spotify
β’ Gwyneth Goes Skiing tickets / info (NYC β Aspen β LA)
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00:00 β Intro: 'Gwyneth: The Biography' + 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing'
00:29 β How Gwyneth and Terry Sanderson ended up in court
01:40 β A preview of 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing'
03:30 β Research: the play and the book
09:00 β Portraying Terry Sanderson & Gwyneth Paltrow
18:00 β Goop store visit & props
22:00 β Amy recalls interviewing Terry Sanderson
28:00 β Discussing Gwyneth's response to 'Gwyneth' in British 'Vogue'
31:00 β Closing thoughts
Credits
Host and producer: Amy Odell
Editing: Amy Odell and Jonathan Voytko
Recorded October 17, 2025
Photos: Anna Clare (Courtesy of Awkward Productions)
Video: Courtesy of Awkward Productions
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Back Row with Amy Odell
A twice-weekly fashion and culture podcast. Insider knowledge. Outsider honesty. Humor included.