Does Gwyneth Paltrow Wish Me Well?

Amy Odell (author of Gwyneth: The Biography (simonandschuster.com/books/Anna/Amy-Odell/9781…)) interviews Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, stars and creators of the hit play with music, Gwyneth Goes Skiing (linktr.ee/awkwardprods) — 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 (simonandschuster.com/books/Gwyneth/Amy-Odell)

• Listen to Gwyneth: The Biography in Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7zcVvubOC8MKCaPRFlsNXv)
• Gwyneth Goes Skiing tickets / info (linktr.ee/awkwardprods) (NYC → Aspen → LA)

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00:00 — Intro: 'Gwyneth: The Biography' + 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing'
00:29 — How Gwyneth and Terry Sanderson ended up in court
01:40 — A preview of 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing'
03:30 — Research: the play and the book
09:00 — Portraying Terry Sanderson & Gwyneth Paltrow
18:00 — Goop store visit & props
22:00 — Amy recalls interviewing Terry Sanderson
28:00 — Discussing Gwyneth's response to 'Gwyneth' in British 'Vogue'
31:00 — 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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