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How to Be Better Now w/ Holly Ramos

Lit with Melinda HillNov 26, 2020

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Caroline Portu: Protect Your Voice

Caroline Portu: Protect Your Voice

The bride from LOVE, WEDDINGS AND OTHER DISASTERS stops by to chat about her role in the upcoming film and how she got her voice back.
Feb 28, 202335:09
Dennis Staroselsky: Own Your Power

Dennis Staroselsky: Own Your Power

Melinda's LOVE, WEDDINGS AND OTHER DISASTERS castmate Dennis Staroselky (also known for DETROIT directed by Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow, THE DEUCE, NURSE JACKIE, IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA) drops by to process anger management, inner validation and not waiting on exterior factors to celebrate.

Feb 28, 202301:36:21
5 Ways to Be There For a Friend Who Is Having Marriage Troubles
Feb 27, 202325:18
I went on a date with my dead ex-boyfriend
Feb 22, 202342:24
I Gamified the Dating Apps with This Spreadsheet Method
Feb 13, 202329:47
My Self-Partnered Honeymoon Accidentally Manifested My Fiancé
Feb 06, 202326:55
My Year of Dicks w/ Pamela Ribon & Sara Gunnarsdóttir

My Year of Dicks w/ Pamela Ribon & Sara Gunnarsdóttir

Pamela Ribon explains how she parlayed her year of dating dicks into a memoir and a spot on the Oscar short list while her director Sara Gunnarsdóttir visits from Iceland.  Melinda aspires to delegation and automation outlined in "Breaking the Good Girl Myth" and "the Four Hour Work Week."

Jan 18, 202348:42
The Cult of Podcasting w/ Ben Lee

The Cult of Podcasting w/ Ben Lee

Musician Ben Lee shares how to add value and create community by podcasting with Ione Skye, how to make relationships work and how to escape a cult + the Golden Globes, mentors, Jennifer Coolidge, Mike White, White Lotus, Paul T. Goodman on Peacock, Lizzo, Britney Spears, Harry and Meghan, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, Jello Biafra and Amanda Palmer.
Jan 11, 202301:12:19
Becoming Broadway Barbara w/ Leah Sprecher

Becoming Broadway Barbara w/ Leah Sprecher

You know Broadway Barbara from her viral videos, Fosse tutorials and her sold out live shows but do you know the secrets of Broadway Barbara? Melinda chats with the creative genius who created Barbara, the lovely and talented Leah Sprecher, about the journey of becoming the brilliant and iconic Broadway Barbara. 

Jan 04, 202301:00:16
The Superhero is You w/ Steve Zim

The Superhero is You w/ Steve Zim

Personal trainer Steve Zim, who trains Marvel characters and also trained Melinda for LOVE, WEDDINGS AND OTHER DISASTERS, stops by to share his process for writing four books and becoming #1 on Amazon and his new workout website www.ATUmobile.com designed to helpe anyone feel like a superhero. 

Jun 28, 202201:31:17
Trust Your Instincts w/ Nicole Paone

Trust Your Instincts w/ Nicole Paone

Nicole Paone stops by on Thanksgiving to talk about her movie FRIENDSGIVING. The first feature Nicole wrote and directed is produced by Ben Stiller’s Red Hour and stars comedy powerhouses Kat Dennings, Chelsea peretti, Aisha tyler, Malin Ackerman, Deon Cole, Jane Seymour, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster and Wanda sykes. Nicole talks about overcoming her obstacles getting the film made and the advice that helped her get it done.

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Nov 26, 202001:41:57
How to Be Better Now w/ Holly Ramos

How to Be Better Now w/ Holly Ramos

Holly Ramos is an iconic singer song-writer and frequent collaborator of Jesse Malin's who discusses her new album about healing scars and making better choices.

Nov 26, 202001:03:26
Nerd Circus w/ Todd Stashwick

Nerd Circus w/ Todd Stashwick

Melinda's LOVE, WEDDINGS AND OTHER DISASTERS cast mate Todd Stashwick shares how the movie helped him process his father's passing. As a writer, actor and alumnus of Second City, he also explains his creative process for writing scripts and creating games involving meditation, cardio, and Dungeons and Dragons. Todd discusses how to make villains interesting in shows like Vampire Slayer, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Heroes, Supernatural, The Originals, Gotham, 12 Monkeys and Kim Possible and also his new venture Nerd Circus. Plus the origins of #HillthyTips!

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Twitter: @ToddStashwick @TSNerdcircusInsta: @Tstashwick @TheNerdCircus

Nov 23, 202001:03:24
Listen to Your Inner Voice(s) w/ Tara Strong

Listen to Your Inner Voice(s) w/ Tara Strong

Ray of sunshine Tara Strong chats about the extreme positivity that saves her, bullying, the #MeToo and #BLM movements, activism, veganism, voice acting and her solid creative process. Tara is known for her beloved characters “Bubbles” in The Powerpuff Girls, “Timmy Turner” in The Fairly Odd Parents, “Dil Pickles” in Rugrats, “Raven” in Teen Titans, “Twilight Sparkle” in My Little Pony, and so many more but most importantly she’s using her voice to fight for real change. 

Nov 18, 202001:00:18
Accessible Activism w/ Jason Daley Kennedy

Accessible Activism w/ Jason Daley Kennedy

Meditation teacher and founder of Meditation for Assholes, accessible activist, husband and parent of three adopted children Jason Daley Kennedy discusses his process of making a difference in the world and his pivotal role in Melinda's comedy special ideation through the use of meditation.

Nov 18, 202047:26
Fixing Up Houses Instead of Men w/ Grey DeLisle-Griffin

Fixing Up Houses Instead of Men w/ Grey DeLisle-Griffin

Grey is a prolific voice actress, comedian, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and super manifestor. The little girl whose mom forgot to take her to Disneyland grew up to voice a myriad of Disney characters in addition to Prince Puppycorn from Unikitty, Daphne Blake in the Scooby-Doo franchise, Sherri and Terri from The Simpsons, Betty Rubble and more. She discusses how growing up with addiction made her into a chameleon focused on fixing others and how she's now refocusing that energy. Plus we address dating on Raya, dating during Covid and her psychic's predictions for the 2020 pandemic and election. ***Please note this is Part 1 of Grey's interview. For part 2, a special exclusive bonus episode with even juicier nuggets, go to Patreon.com/MelindaHill to access. Enjoy!

Nov 18, 202002:03:04
Story Queen w/ Kristen McGuiness

Story Queen w/ Kristen McGuiness

Navigating the journey from growing up with a drug dealer dad to becoming a bestselling author and writing coach, Kristen McGuiness discusses what she finds inappropriate about parenting in a pandemic, how to craft and package one's narrative and how to make peace with one's past.

Nov 18, 202001:04:21
How to Become a TikTok Star w/ Stephen Kramer Glickman

How to Become a TikTok Star w/ Stephen Kramer Glickman

Stephen of Big Time Rush fame discusses how he turned a devastating deadbeat dad debacle into a network TV show and his Tik-tok formula for attaining 1 million followers. He finds OnlyFans inappropriate and longs for the days that porn stars needed actual credentials + reminisces about a commercial that he did with Melinda and Fabio.
Nov 18, 202001:09:06
All Apologies w/ Paul Gilmartin

All Apologies w/ Paul Gilmartin

The host of the Mental Illness Happy Hour discusses how to pivot out of toxic masculinity and the power of taking responsibility for one's actions.

Nov 13, 202001:54:53
INAPPROPRIATE conversation w/ Mary Lynn Rajskub & Melinda Hill

INAPPROPRIATE conversation w/ Mary Lynn Rajskub & Melinda Hill

Mary Lynn stops by Melinda's virtual screening to discuss her new comedy special "Inappropriate" now avail at melindahill.com.

Nov 13, 202030:34
Cancel Culture & Wet Ass Pussy w/ Margaret Cho

Cancel Culture & Wet Ass Pussy w/ Margaret Cho

Margaret reflects on Cardi B's WAP, where cancel culture makes cancelled people go, and overcoming invisibility as an Asian woman in comedy on the route to finding inner peace. Plus she shares a new recipe!

Nov 12, 202059:42
Primary Purpose w/ Ant

Primary Purpose w/ Ant

Fresh off of Tinder, comedian Ant has been many things: a flight attendant who became an overnight comedy sensation, a judge on LAST COMIC STANDING, and a TV star with a secret drug habit but today he is clear that his primary purpose is staying sober and helping others do the same.

Aug 20, 202058:49
CAKE w/ Dwayne Perkins

CAKE w/ Dwayne Perkins

Dwayne Perkins chats about his process for staying positive & prolific with his unique CAKE system which helped him write, produce and star in a movie (DYING TO KILL) and comedy special (TAKE NOTE) all in the same year. He also stresses the importance of knowing what to do with yourself when others aren't able to figure it out & choosing to fill the mind with PBS over people getting punched in the face. Oh and he wrote a book called ZOMBIE RUN! What can't he do?!

Jul 29, 202055:41
The Self-made Struggle is Real w/ Tom Stern

The Self-made Struggle is Real w/ Tom Stern

Tom Stern, filmmaker, writer, director known for FREAKED,  KEVIN HART'S GUIDE TO BLACK HISTORY, ANDY MILONAKIS SHOW, CRANK YANKERS and more, discusses overcoming depression, self medicating induced psychotic breaks, and toxic shame on his journey to writing on a major commercial franchise & spearheading the Butthole Surfers documentary.

Jul 22, 202053:49
Punk Pilates w/ Billy Morrison

Punk Pilates w/ Billy Morrison

Billy Idol guitarist/Royal Machines co-founder/ fine art painter Billy Morrison discusses his journey from a heroin addiction that had him pushing a shopping cart on Hollywood Blvd. to a morning ritual that includes waking at 5 a.m., transcendental meditation, and pilates-- or *"Punk Pilates" as IG live listener Kerry Stranman labeled it. 

May 19, 202027:30
Truth is Beauty w/ Michelle L’Amour

Truth is Beauty w/ Michelle L’Amour

Fabulous Michelle, prolific burlesque superstar who was banned from YouTube, overcame the heartbreak of alopecia when she stopped hiding and realized that beauty is embracing one's truth.

May 19, 202026:35
Feeling is Healing w/ Myq Kaplan

Feeling is Healing w/ Myq Kaplan

Vegan activist comedian Myq Kaplan (from Conan and Comedy Central) walks us through overcoming divorce and high school hardships with the healing modalities of meditation and ayahuasca, arriving at full acceptance of all the feels.

May 19, 202029:52
Self Awareness is key w/ Yassir Lester

Self Awareness is key w/ Yassir Lester

Yassir Lester from Showtime's BLACK MONDAY and GIRLS talks about the hustle that brought him from door man at Hollywood Improv to TV writer & how he's using the pandemic downtime to create new work.

May 12, 202036:41
Power of the Ugly Cry w/ Kate Miller
May 12, 202032:13
Go with Your Gut w/ John DiMaggio

Go with Your Gut w/ John DiMaggio

John Dimaggio, best known for Futurama, Adventure Time, Disenchantment and Better Call Saul talks about the importance of not questioning your intuition.

May 12, 202040:13
The Creation of DEAD TO ME w/ Liz Feldman

The Creation of DEAD TO ME w/ Liz Feldman

Liz Feldman, creator and showrunner of Netfix's DEAD TO ME, discusses her trajectory from child comedian to head honcho of one of the hottest shows in Hollywood and how she moved through grief by using reframing and gratitude to rewrite the story of her life.

May 06, 202001:00:34
From Chasing a High, to Creating HIGHTOWN w/ Rebecca Cutter

From Chasing a High, to Creating HIGHTOWN w/ Rebecca Cutter

Fabulous Rebecca Cutter (creator and showrunner of HIGHTOWN) shares her writing process and secrets for creating a hit show.

May 01, 202031:17
Overcoming Perfectionism in a Pandemic

Overcoming Perfectionism in a Pandemic

"Some trauma survivors become perfectionists, perpetually working to prove worthiness. I hope in this mandatory season of stillness, we come home to the truth that we are enough. We have nothing to prove. Any moment we catch a glimpse of this truth is freedom. #Breath" --by @DrThema


Apr 28, 202019:26
The Power of Six Minutes w/ Mary Lynn Rajskub

The Power of Six Minutes w/ Mary Lynn Rajskub

Mary Lynn Rajskub, actress and comedian best known for playing  Chloe O'Brian in 24  and Elizabeth in Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love, reflects on surviving unsafe situations in the early days in LA and shares what helps her have creative fulfillment and productivity during the pandemic (six minute focus intervals) and what hasn't helped so much (wine.)

Apr 28, 202044:17
Save Yourself w/ Brian Dannelly

Save Yourself w/ Brian Dannelly

The great Brian Dannelly (writer/director SAVED, WEEDS, IN THE DARK) discusses the importance of humility, overcoming evangelical trauma, second chances and working with strong women. 

Apr 28, 202029:34
Happy w/ Neda Disney

Happy w/ Neda Disney

Wonderful Neda Disney graciously rolls with the trauma of our technical difficulties to discuss how happiness affects ambition,  her writing process, her novel PLANTING WOLVES and her bestie Brian Dannelly.

Apr 28, 202025:57
Right Now is the Show w/ EG Daily

Right Now is the Show w/ EG Daily

Dear friend EG Daily is a singer & actress best known as Tommy Pickles in Rugrats and Buttercup in The Powerpuff Girls.  We've had many fun-derful collaborations including our web series "Melania Trump's Cousins" and her TV show "Beverly Hills Broke" also starring Tara Strong. She explains how the sudden death of a lover illustrated that the present moment is the award everyone's really been waiting for.

Apr 21, 202027:16
How to Marry Yourself w/ Tracy McMillan

How to Marry Yourself w/ Tracy McMillan

Tracy McMillan is television writer whose credits include Mad Men and Good Girls Revolt, a relationship expert whose Ted talk “The Person You Really Need to Marry” has more than 12 million views and host of the relationship reality show FAMILY OR FIANCE on the OWN network. 

Apr 21, 202045:45
Brushstrokes with Bridget w/ Bridget McManus

Brushstrokes with Bridget w/ Bridget McManus

Bridget McManus had a MeToo moment but she didn't let it stop her from becoming a television host, screenwriter, producer, director and award-winning performer who created and hosted two television shows for the Logo Network: the award-winning comedy talk show, Brunch with Bridget, and Bridget McManus Presents: That Time of The Month. She shares her inspiring and artistic journey from her first and her process of becoming a TV star from her a project she made in her single apartment in Hollywood.

Apr 15, 202050:41
Don’t Take BS From Fu**ers w/ Greg Behrendt

Don’t Take BS From Fu**ers w/ Greg Behrendt

Greg Behrendt, New York Times bestselling author, comedian, musician, life coach and and positivity trainer who’s sold over 4 million books and hosted two talk and reality shows bearing his own name shares how overcoming cancer and a subsequent opioid addiction inspired his spiritual enlightenment and his new book “Don’t Take Bullshit From Fuckers.”

Apr 15, 202043:36
Love Me Daddy w/ Danny Zuker

Love Me Daddy w/ Danny Zuker

Hilarious Danny Zuker is best known for his Emmy Award winning work as a writer and executive producer of ABC's Modern Family. He discusses his fascinating journey with overcoming cocaine addiction & how daddy issues can be a comedian's greatest asset.

Apr 15, 202053:04
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April 14, 2020

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