Far From the Tree

Far From the Tree

By Tony Goldwyn, Anna Musky-Goldwyn

Actor Tony Goldwyn and his daughter, screenwriter Anna Musky-Goldwyn, chat with other parent–child duos working in the same industry to explore what it’s really like being in the family business—the good, the bad, and everything in between.
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Season Finale

Far From the Tree Apr 07, 2026
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Season Finale

Season Finale

In the season one finale, Anna and Tony look back on their favorite Far From the Tree moments and answer audience questions.

Apr 07, 202651:23
Sharon Lavigne and Shamyra Lavigne-Davey

Sharon Lavigne and Shamyra Lavigne-Davey

Sharon Lavigne and her daughter Shamyra Lavigne-Davey join to discuss their environmental advocacy work and their continued fight to shut down toxic chemical plants in their hometown St. James, Louisiana.

Mar 31, 202657:35
Behind the Scenes of Political Playlist

Behind the Scenes of Political Playlist

Tony interviews Anna about Political Playlist, her podcast that highlights the next generation of leaders in Congress, and how political engagement has always been a part of their family ethos.

Mar 24, 202648:16
Steve and Audrey Zahn

Steve and Audrey Zahn

Actors Steve and Audrey Zahn discuss their new movie “She Dances,” living on a farm in Kentucky, and how they both fell in love with the art of acting. 

Mar 17, 202601:13:03
Sarah Strong and Allison Feaster

Sarah Strong and Allison Feaster

UConn basketball phenom Sarah Strong joins with her mother, former WNBA All-Star Allison Feaster to discuss the dedication it takes to be a professional athlete, the unique struggles of being a woman in sports, and what it’s like for Allison to be a part of Sarah’s extraordinary basketball journey right now.

Mar 10, 202654:24
Phil and Lily Rosenthal

Phil and Lily Rosenthal

Creator of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and Host of ‘Somebody Feed Phil’, Phil Rosenthal joins with his daughter Lily Rosenthal to discuss the process of writing children’s books together, their hotspot restaurant Max and Helen’s, and how food has served as a through line of their relationship.

Mar 03, 202601:02:20
Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Robin & Abigail Pogrebin

Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Robin & Abigail Pogrebin

Legendary women’s rights activist and journalist Letty Cottin Pogrebin joins with her journalist daughters, Abigail and Robin Pogrebin, to discuss the most effective forms of activism, the importance of open dialogue, and where the feminist movement stands today.

Feb 24, 202601:35:34
Behind the Scenes of Chez Joey 

Behind the Scenes of Chez Joey 

Anna interviews Tony about the process of directing his new musical Chez Joey.

Feb 17, 202640:21
Jalen and Rick Brunson

Jalen and Rick Brunson

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson joins with his dad and coach Rick Brunson to discuss what it’s like working on the same team for the first time and the determination it takes to be the best.

Feb 10, 202601:01:40
Meredith Vieira and Gabe Cohen

Meredith Vieira and Gabe Cohen

Journalists Meredith Vieira and Gabe Cohen discuss the role of empathy in reporting and how they navigate the balance between family and career.

Feb 03, 202601:08:01
Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham

Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham

Author Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter Shelby Cunningham join to discuss co-writing their bestselling book The Academy, the power of routine for productivity, and how Shelby has found her own path as a writer.  

Jan 27, 202601:01:20
Jorge and Paola Ramos

Jorge and Paola Ramos

Journalists Jorge and Paola Ramos join the conversation to discuss navigating emerging media formats, covering the Trump presidency, and the experience of being Latino in America today.

Jan 20, 202601:09:06
Holiday Q+A

Holiday Q+A

In a special holiday edition of Far From the Tree, Anna and Tony answer audience questions, share Christmas traditions and proposal stories, and take a look back at their first year as cohosts.

Dec 16, 202559:48
Barry and Gabe Scheck
Dec 09, 202556:21
Jane Musky

Jane Musky

The guest you’ve been waiting for! Tony’s wife of 38 years, production designer Jane Musky (When Harry Met Sally, Raising Arizona, Hitch) joins to discuss the hard truths of being a woman in the entertainment industry and how she passes on a legacy of hard work and determination to her daughters, Anna and Tess.

Dec 02, 202558:50
Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Benj Pasek

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Benj Pasek

EGOT winner and acclaimed composer and lyricist, Benj Pasek (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land) and his mother, renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Hirsh-Pasek reflect on how creativity, play and artistic expression laid the foundation for Benj’s impressive career.

Nov 18, 202556:48
Tess Musky-Goldwyn

Tess Musky-Goldwyn

Tony takes the hotseat alongside his other daughter Tess Musky-Goldwyn for a candid conversation about their shared experiences as actors, Tess’s creative entrepreneurial spirit, and what life was like growing up in the Musky-Goldwyn household

Nov 11, 202557:11
Vic and Blair Schaefer

Vic and Blair Schaefer

Legendary University of Texas Head Women’s Basketball Coach Vic Schaefer joins with his daughter, Assistant Coach Blair Schaefer to discuss how Blair’s transition from player to colleague has shaped their relationship on and off the court, the growing spotlight on women’s basketball, and what it takes to be a great coach and player.

Nov 04, 202543:13
Jerry and Katie Zucker

Jerry and Katie Zucker

Legendary filmmaker Jerry Zucker and his daughter Katie Zucker join to talk about the lasting impact of Jerry’s film Ghost—both personally and professionally—and how Katie has built on her dad’s creative approach on iconic movies such as Airplane and The Naked Gun in her own career as a development executive.

Oct 28, 202544:03
Jeff and Zoe Perry

Jeff and Zoe Perry

Tony and Anna sit down with Tony's Scandal co-star Jeff Perry and his daughter, Young Sheldon star Zoe Perry to talk about the deep artistic bond they share that began in the Chicago theater scene and has flourished ever since.

Oct 21, 202554:42
Christopher and Rosie McDonald

Christopher and Rosie McDonald

Actors Christopher and Rosie McDonald share the highs and lows of life as artists, the lessons they’ve drawn from each other’s careers, and the joy of collaborating on projects—most recently on the set of Happy Gilmore 2.

Oct 14, 202551:08
Loudon Wainwright III and Rufus Wainwright

Loudon Wainwright III and Rufus Wainwright

What was it like as a kid to have your dad write a hit song called ‘Rufus is a Tit Man'? Or to listen to your son singing to thousands of people about an awful fight you once had? We get to the heart of the unique and loving relationship between this extraordinary father/son duo in this week's episode with Loudon Wainwright III and Rufus Wainwright.

Oct 07, 202537:38
Peter, James and Kathryn Gallagher

Peter, James and Kathryn Gallagher

Tony and Anna are joined by lifelong friends actor Peter, director James, and actress/musician Kathryn Gallagher to chat about growing up in creative households and how the Gallaghers navigated life in the spotlight after Peter became America’s favorite dad on The O.C.

Sep 30, 202549:53
Bill and Charlotte Lawrence

Bill and Charlotte Lawrence

Bill Lawrence is the creative force behind hit shows like Scrubs, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking—and his daughter Charlotte has been making waves in the music world. Now, after working together in Bill’s latest series, Bad Monkey, the two open up about what makes their infectious relationship so special.

Sep 23, 202553:40
Jane Fonda and Troy Garity

Jane Fonda and Troy Garity

Jane Fonda and her son, actor Troy Garity join to explore the intersection of arts and politics, the ways their activism has shaped their creative work, and how Jane’s Hollywood upbringing influenced her approach to parenting.

Sep 16, 202540:60
Tony Goldwyn and Anna Musky-Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn and Anna Musky-Goldwyn

In the inaugural episode of Far From the Tree, actor and director Tony Goldwyn and his daughter, writer and producer Anna Musky-Goldwyn, turn the microphones on each other. They reflect on when they first knew they wanted to be artists, the role of imagination in childhood, and what “legacy” means to them as a family and as creatives.

Sep 09, 202542:04