Episode 1 | Top 5 Ways Parenthood Has Humbled Us w/ Miguel Lepe
Published 2/16/2024Listen on | Spotify | iTunes | iHeartRadio
Miguel and Nathalie sit down as two parents in the arts on opposite ends of the spectrum in gender, children ages, and experience. Listen in as they break down some of their toughest realizations as parents, and whatever level of confidence they've managed to hang onto.
Miguel Lepe is a comedic actor, writer, director, and apparently not funny to his kids. He can be seen on Chicago stages performing with Escandalo Comedy and Comedy Sportz.
Episode 2 | Top 5 Alternatives To The Death Penalty w/Vanessa Garcia-Ibarra
Published 2/23/2024Listen on | Spotify | iTunes | iHeartRadio
Vanessa and Nathalie, two average US citizens, discuss the cruelties and injustices of the death sentence. Exploring some alternatives that may or may not be any less an option worth considering other than abandoning death sentences altogether. We also get into Marion Cotillard's death scene in the Dark Knight, and why. Why Christopher Nolan? Why?
CONTENT WARNING - there is discussion of murder, suicide, and scary situations that may be triggering.
Episode 3 | Top 5 Ways To Wind Down w/Jason Amplo
Published 3/9/2024Listen on | Spotify | iTunes | iHeartRadio
Jay Fiesta (Jason Amplo) and Nathalie get together over zoom and swap our top ways to wind down. Special interjections by our engineer, Zach Stinnett, keeping us honest. Jay hits on some great tips for self-tapes, and opens the door for maybe our first sponsor? Drew Estate Cigars? We're looking at you.... See Jason, and many other stellar Chicago actors in "Thank you 5" on Amazon Prime!
CONTENT WARNING - we briefly touch upon addiction, and sorry, we talk about acting sometimes. And neither one of us can take a compliment.
Episode 4 | Top 5 Ways To Sit w/Dannielle Wornall
Published 3/25/2024Listen on | Spotify | iTunes | iHeartRadio
Nathalie and her very dear friend, hilarious stand-up comic, Dannielle Wornall have a sit about the best sits we can think of. From getting low and perching like a bird, to the "law & order, where were you on the night of April 17th at 5pm" sit. We learn something beautiful about John Cena, and we push back on unrealistic expectations in the workplace. You can see Dannielle on a stage near you! Make sure you catch her next set.
Bonus Episode | Dannielle shares her favorite vocal warm up to start the show. Cut for time
Episode 5 | Top 5 Whoas (Woes) of Suburban Living w/Lauren Liacouras
Published 3/29/2024Listen on | Spotify | iTunes | iHeartRadio
Dive into an many-layered dialogue touching on the woes of suburban living that may or may not go hand in hand with some of the compromises and pressures of parenthood. Lauren Liacouras and Nathalie cover a range from Maria la del Barrio to striving to keep pace with the comedy scene. We couldn't fit it all onto the episode! Sorry Jenny from the block! Stick around for a Marion Cotillard update, and learn about Erewhon at the same time I do, and why?
Episode 6 | Top 5 Ways We Were Our Worst Selves (and what we learned from them) w/Miriel Martinez PT. 1
Published 4.18.2024Listen on | Spotify | iTunes | iHeartRadio
We sit down with CPS school psychologist and hysterically authentic improviser, Miriel Martinez. The conversation was so insightful and educational that we just had to split this one into a two-parter. We talk bullying, shame, and regrettable decisions. Truly, our worst selves on total display for your listening pleasure. Enjoy the tea. Esta caliente.