Real-life friends and stars of the hit TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero, team up for a weekly podcast that will have you laughin...
What makes something funny? How does one be funny? Are Beavis and Butthead back? Here to help answer these existential questions and more is the one and only comedy legend Chelsea Peretti. This week on More Better, Chelsea, Steph and Melissa reminisce about their days on set together on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, share stories about the stupid things that make them laugh and open up about the vulnerability that it takes to get up on that stage sometimes. Nine Nine!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“F*ck Valentine's Day, Man” | Romance
Happy Valentine’s Day, More Better fam! Cupid’s on his way. …Or not. If you hate this holiday, we get it. Melissa really gets it. This week, Steph and Mel talk all things ROMANCE. They spill about cringy poetry, emotional breakthroughs over honeymoon pizza, romantic takeout eaten on the floor and the simplicity of making your partner a cup of coffee in the morning. Because when it’s the right person — it’s just about seeing one another. All together now: Awwwwwwwww! One thing’s for sure. We absolutely positively love YOU, dear listeners. Will you be our Valentines?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“Misquoting Mary Oliver” | Being Bad at Things
Did you know that Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first TV job as an anchor in Baltimore? Big mistake. Huge. This week, we talk about failure, sucking and imposter syndrome. More Better listener Zander asks: “How do I get more better at being okay with being bad at things?” The answer? Well, it’s complicated. Stephanie and Melissa share about their experiences with moving through failure, the bumpy road to success, the importance of bombing and how an ikebana flower arranging class taught Steph to let go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“Women Talking Sh*t in a Sewing Circle” | Balance
The Protestant Work Ethic? I don’t know her. What even is work-life balance? Stephanie and Melissa discuss the modern concept’s ancient philosophical roots, its undeniable feminist ties and the influence that Samantha the American Girl doll had on their generation’s understanding of labor rights. Listener Amanda shares her struggles and concerns about “having it all” and Aristotle gets flamed. Moral of the story? You can have it all. Just mayyyyybe not at the same time. Do you agree?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“Who Raised You?” | Work Bullies
What to do when a musty dusty co-worker patronizes you in the workplace? Ever frozen up at a rude comment launched your way in the breakroom? This week, More Better listener Stacey writes in to ask the ladies if they’ve ever dealt with a workplace bully. Stephanie and Melissa realize their extensive experience fending off shady opps, and share their personal tips and tricks for dealing with them in a professional manner. Does the answer lie in studying “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” as if it were the ancient scrolls of “The Art of War” itself? Perhaps. *Resources and directories for anyone looking to help, find support, or donate to LA Fire Relief: https://www.theconsciouscitizens.org/los-angeles-disaster-support-masterlist/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Real-life friends and stars of the hit TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero, team up for a weekly podcast that will have you laughing, crying, and crying with laughter. They’ll talk about it all while helping each other (and us) be better – MORE better.
Join these amigas as they take us on their personal ride through all aspects of life and share the juiciest cheat codes for adulting, while throwing in some hilarious anecdotes and probably a few embarrassing stories. In their careers and personal lives (both are married with children), they often find themselves leaning on each other for advice and laughs. Follow Stephanie and Melissa as they keep it real, and real fun on their journey to be little MORE better.
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