# 472: Summer Encore — Taylor Dearden on ‘The Pitt,’ Medical Boot Camp & Crafting Dr. Mel King

An episode of [Pop Culture Confidential](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/986166282), 10 Jul 2025, 28 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/1130e65f0/podcast/play/120602279/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F424969799-44100-2-941eff23c8f62c46.mp3

As Emmy nominations approach, we’re revisiting one of our standout conversations of the year! Actor Taylor Dearden delivers a powerful performance as Dr. Mel King in The Pitt, the gripping medical drama now streaming on HBO Max. In this encore episode, Taylor joins Christina to talk about filming the intense series, medical boot camp, how her ADHD shaped her performance, working with Noah Wyle, and much more. Don’t miss this interview with one of the season’s most talked-about breakout stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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