Back Row with Amy Odell
Back Row with Amy Odell
Amy Odell
Does Gwyneth Paltrow Wish Me Well?
34 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2025 at 3:15 pm.
— Intro: 'Gwyneth: The Biography' + 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing'
— How Gwyneth and Terry Sanderson ended up in court
— A preview of 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing'
— Research: the play and the book
— Portraying Terry Sanderson & Gwyneth Paltrow
— Goop store visit & props
— Amy recalls interviewing Terry Sanderson
— Discussing Gwyneth's response to 'Gwyneth' in British 'Vogue'
— Closing thoughts
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Show notes
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 — 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
🔗 Links & Resources
• Buy Gwyneth: The Biography
• Listen to Gwyneth: The Biography in Spotify
• Gwyneth Goes Skiing tickets / info (NYC → Aspen → LA)
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Credits
Host and producer: Amy Odell
Editing: Amy Odell and Jonathan Voytko
Recorded October 17, 2025
Photos: Anna Clare (Courtesy of Awkward Productions)
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