This week it's chef and restauranteur Rocco DiSpirito! You know two of S.E.'s favorite things are reality TV and restaurants, so it's a real treat that S.E. gets to talk to probably THE person who reality food TV on the map. They talk about why he doesn't have boundaries in his work and life, what stage of his career he's in, what those early reality days were like (and an industry secret not even S.E. knew about) and why he loves therapy. And stay tuned for a VERY satiating lightning round and find out THE food you should be eating right now and some controversial opinions about shellfish and cheese. 

If you're heading to the Hamptons, check out Rocco's pop-up in South Hampton through Labor Day 2025.

This week it's chef and restauranteur Rocco DiSpirito! You know two of S.E.'s favorite things are reality TV and restaurants, so it's a real treat that S.E. gets to talk to probably THE person who reality food TV on the map. They talk about why he doesn't have boundaries in his work and life, what stage of his career he's in, what those early reality days were like (and an industry secret not even S.E. knew about) and why he loves therapy. And stay tuned for a VERY satiating lightning round and find out THE food you should be eating right now and some controversial opinions about shellfish and cheese.&nbsp;
If you're heading to the Hamptons,&nbsp;<a href="https://popupbyrocco.com/">check out Rocco's pop-up in South Hampton</a> through Labor Day 2025.

S.E. Cupp needs a break -- from the news, from politics, from the triggering headlines and heated discussions … from the mental load of it all. Off the Cupp is just that. It’s a place to get loose and personal, to talk about what’s going on in our lives - beyond (and, yes, maybe because of) the news. Through a lens of mental health, S.E. invites her famous guests — celebrities, athletes, authors, journalists, politicians, reality stars — to share their life stories, their trials and tribulations and to talk about what it’s like living in this world, even when this world can feel like a lot.  

S.E. Cupp needs a break -- from the news, from politics, from the triggering headlines and heated discussions … from the mental load of it all. Off the Cupp is just that. It’s a place to get loose and personal, to talk about what’s going on in our lives - beyond (and, yes, maybe because of) the news. Through a lens of mental health, S.E. invites her famous guests — celebrities, athletes, authors, journalists, politicians, reality stars — to share their life stories, their trials and tribulations and to talk about what it’s like living in this world, even when this world can feel like a lot.

Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp

Rocco DiSpirito will cook until he dies

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Tis the season to reflect back on a year that, more than anything else, was marked by intra-party fights. S.E. recaps the many ways the Democrats and Republicans — and MAGA — are their own worst enemies. Has fighting just become the point? S.E. also singles out Ben Shapiro’s Talking Points USA speech. Shapiro has been called courageous for condemning his own people — some of whom were speaking on the very same stage — for poisoning the conservative movement from within. But S.E. thinks Shapiro didn’t go far enough. (and you can read more on her Substack). And S.E.'s guest, former New York representative, Biden White House adviser, and current senior adviser to Vote Vets, Max Rose, also weighs in on the battle inside of MAGA and what Democrats should really be focusing on.

Tis the season to reflect back on a year that, more than anything else, was marked by intra-party fights. S.E. recaps the many ways the Democrats and Republicans &mdash;&nbsp;and MAGA &mdash;&nbsp;are their own worst enemies. Has fighting just become the point? S.E. also singles out Ben Shapiro&rsquo;s Talking Points USA speech. Shapiro has been called courageous for condemning his own people &mdash; some of whom were speaking on the very same stage &mdash; for poisoning the conservative movement from within. But S.E. thinks Shapiro didn&rsquo;t go far enough. (<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/secupp/p/more-than-anything-else-this-defined?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">and you can read more on her Substack</a>). And S.E.'s guest, former New York representative, Biden White House adviser, and current senior adviser to Vote Vets, Max Rose, also weighs in on the battle inside of MAGA and what Democrats should really be focusing on.

Talkin’ Politics: Has intra-party fighting just become the point?

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It’s the holiday season, and that can often mean a mixed bag for mental health. Between all the joy and merriment (and Hallmark movies), there’s often also the extra burden of shorter days, familial complications, the pressure of expectations, and loneliness. Luckily for all of us who experience that full holiday cheer-to-anxiety spectrum, S.E.’s guest this week is comedian Aparna Nancherla. Aparna has a new special out on Dropout, Hopeful Potato, and she (like so many comedians, it seems) has particularly keen insights about dealing with mental health challenges. She sat down with S.E. to talk about why she is holding the holidays more lightly and why comedy is so great at exploring, as she put it, “the smallness of life that can end up feeling so big.”

It&rsquo;s the holiday season, and that can often mean a mixed bag for mental health. Between all the joy and merriment (and Hallmark movies), there&rsquo;s often also the extra burden of shorter days, familial complications, the pressure of expectations, and loneliness. Luckily for all of us who experience that full holiday cheer-to-anxiety spectrum, S.E.&rsquo;s guest this week is comedian Aparna Nancherla. Aparna has a new special out on Dropout, <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwatch.dropout.tv%2Fvideos%2Faparna-nancherla-hopeful-potato&amp;data=05%7C02%7CDerrickClements%40iheartmedia.com%7Caeb5c038990a46610c2b08de3ca444f5%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639014873422565444%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BhYRN1q5V%2Bngo7CVUeFVSc91M8Ox%2FQ0voVLvRhMlqyA%3D&amp;reserved=0">Hopeful Potato</a>, and she (like so many comedians, it seems) has particularly keen insights about dealing with mental health challenges. She sat down with S.E. to talk about why she is holding the holidays more lightly and why comedy is so great at exploring, as she put it, &ldquo;the smallness of life that can end up feeling so big.&rdquo;

Comedian Aparna Nancherla on anxiety, depression, perimenopause, and comedy

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S.E. is back with her producers Lauren and Derrick to discuss all the news that's fit to sip, including an in-flight coffee controversy, celebrity coffee brands, how coffee can help blueberries last longer in the fridge, and the personality traits associated with French press coffee drinkers. But first, a mug triggers the realization of an important shared connection among the three pour-over pundits: a shared obsession with Disney's Aladdin.

S.E. is back with her producers Lauren and Derrick to discuss all the news that's fit to sip, including an in-flight coffee controversy, celebrity coffee brands, how coffee can help blueberries last longer in the fridge, and the personality traits associated with French press coffee drinkers. But first, a mug triggers the realization of an important shared connection among the three pour-over pundits: a shared obsession with Disney's Aladdin.

S.E.’s Talkin’ Coffee … from arabica to Agrabah

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