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Amy Schumer & Brianne Howey on the Importance of Female Friendships, Navigating Hollywood's Double Standards, Sharing Their Birth Stories, and MORE 50:05

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This week, in what might be the funniest episode yet, Molly and Emese are joined by co-stars Amy Schumer and Brianne Howey. They get candid about motherhood, career evolution, and their new film, Kinda Pregnant —which unexpectedly led to Amy’s latest health discovery. Amy opens up about how public criticism led her to uncover her Cushing syndrome diagnosis, what it’s like to navigate comedy and Hollywood as a mom, and the importance of sharing birth stories without shame. Brianne shares how becoming a mother has shifted her perspective on work, how Ginny & Georgia ’s Georgia Miller compares to real-life parenting, and the power of female friendships in the industry. We also go behind the scenes of their new Netflix film, Kinda Pregnant —how Molly first got the script, why Amy and Brianne were drawn to the project, and what it means for women today. Plus, they reflect on their early career struggles, the moment they knew they “made it,” and how motherhood has reshaped their ambitions. From career highs to personal challenges, this episode is raw, funny, and packed with insights. Mentioned in the Episode: Kinda Pregnant Ginny & Georgia Meerkat 30 Rock Last Comic Standing Charlie Sheen Roast Inside Amy Schumer Amy Schumer on the Howard Stern Show Trainwreck Life & Beth Expecting Amy 45RPM Clothing Brand A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Host and musician Melissa Lucciola talks with signed and DIY musicians from around the world about their lives behind the scenes. From maxing out credit cards, sleeping on floors, sharing beds and having the whole band get paid $250 to play Madison Square Garden, you will hear the in's and out's of life on and off the road and the real struggles of the modern day musician.

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Episode 18 - Donzii - On burning emotional energy for the aliens + doing sketchy things to get to shows on time 1:16:28

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This week I'm chatting with Jenna Balfe and Dennis Fuller of Donzii, a "time-bending, post-punk vision: a unity of go-hard industrial bangers, darkly ambient balladry, [with] new takes on the funk traditions of No Wave" band. This band is super fun and they keep it weird in such a good way! We chat about how they met on an island and started the band, how they feel about social media within the music world, their move to LA from Miami, the sketchy things they have done to get to shows and how they once had to leave their lost cat behind in another city to get to a gig on time (she's ok!). Walter, the mentioned cat, made a lot of appearances so if you'd like to see her you can watch this full episode and others on our Youtube . Check out Donzii here: https://donzii.bandcamp.com/music Check out Dennis' recorder album here: https://dorofsky.bandcamp.com/album/door-of-sky Check out Dennis' book rec here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Society_of_the_Spectacle Listen to Donzii and the other guests from this podcast on this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5L9Odi1kuJiPEqIhBXmqMw?si=dabd928c5b13405d Join the Discord community and chat with others about the episodes here: https://tr.ee/NVMhCaRELa Check out UMAW here: https://weareumaw.org/ If you enjoy this podcast, please make sure to hit subscribe or follow - it's free and goes a long way! If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" here: https://buymeacoffee.com/whatittakestobearockstar Or become a monthly subscriber here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397323/support About the podcast: Host and musician Melissa Lucciola talks with signed and DIY musicians from around the world about their lives behind the scenes. From maxing out credit cards, sleeping on floors, sharing beds and having the whole band get paid $250 to play Madison Square Garden, you will hear the in's and out's of life on and off the road and the real struggles of the modern day musician. Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 17 - Tea Eater - On how much it costs to tour Europe, growing a cult following and raffling off good vibes 56:28

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This week I'm chatting with my bandmates Tarra Theissen and Vram Kherlopian of Tea Eater, Gustaf, MamajoeVramajoe, Francie Moon and more!! We chat about how much it costs to tour Europe/the UK, how they have been building a cult following and how much they love the color purple. These two have traveled the world playing music in "projects of varying degrees of investments and returns" and have a lot of insight into the music industry, DIY or not. Enjoy!! Check out Tarra and Vrams' projects here: Tea Eater: https://www.teaeater.com/ MamajoeVramajoe: https://www.twitch.tv/mamajoevramajoe Gustaf: https://www.gustaftheband.com/ Vramshabouh: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gsCf0mesZgDN3Y9BhReY8?si=b7HnatgKShOD__gR9j188A Francie Moon: https://franciemoon.com/ Check out their Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mamajoevramajoe Check out the Tea Eater fan club here: https://teaeater.bandcamp.com/fan-club If you enjoy this podcast, please make sure to hit subscribe - it's free and goes a long way! If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" here: https://buymeacoffee.com/whatittakestobearockstar Or become a monthly subscriber here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397323/support Join the Discord community and chat with others about the episodes: https://discord.gg/fQRCka4SQ8 Listen to the Playlist of all the guests' music here . About the podcast: Host and musician Melissa Lucciola talks with signed and DIY musicians from around the world about their lives behind the scenes. From maxing out credit cards, sleeping on floors, sharing beds and having the whole band get paid $250 to play Madison Square Garden, you will hear the in's and out's of life on and off the road and the real struggles of the modern day musician. Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 16 - Crusasis - On never being able to quit music even if you want to 1:30:21

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This week I am chatting with Ryan Smith of the band Crusasis. This episode hits super close to home cause Ry is my boyfriend and bandmate, but he has a really interesting perspective with music because he has played many different instruments in many different genres in many different ways. He's done: Jazz/Wedding/R&B gigs on sax Busking in NYC Hired gun gigs on drums Singing/screaming/drumming in a DIY metal band Touring in the US and Europe Singing and playing guitar in Crusasis Months in the open mic scene in Hungary Music in the mountains of California DIY recording A ton of drumming for my band Francie Moon We also chat about a time in life where he stepped away from his life in music as he knew it and found himself making music anyway wherever he was. We chat about how if you are a musician, it is always a part of who you are, but you also need to care for the other aspects of your identity as well. Check out Crusasis here . You can watch this full episode (we recorded in our house) on Youtube . If you enjoy this podcast, please make sure to hit subscribe - it's free and goes a long way! If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" here: https://buymeacoffee.com/whatittakestobearockstar Or become a monthly subscriber here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397323/support Join the Discord community and chat with others about the episodes: https://discord.gg/fQRCka4SQ8 Listen to the Playlist of all the guests' music here . About the podcast: Host and musician Melissa Lucciola talks with signed and DIY musicians from around the world about their lives behind the scenes. From maxing out credit cards, sleeping on floors, sharing beds and having the whole band get paid $250 to play Madison Square Garden, you will hear the in's and out's of life on and off the road and the real struggles of the modern day musician. Third intro song is "Wind Strings" by Francie Moon https://franciemoon.com/ Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 15 - Charles Ellsworth - On touring in a $600 van with zero dollars, building DIY skills and being a good hang 1:43:52

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This week I am chatting with Charles Ellsworth, an incredible songwriter, podcaster and filmmaker originally from Arizona who has toured most of his adult life. Chuck tells me stories about living in his van while being flat broke to years later getting a full time job working with LCD Soundsystem. We chat about how he learned guitar in the back of a furniture store, his movie-worthy travel stories and the realities of choosing a life in the arts. You can also catch a glimpse of his dog Banjo if you watch on Youtube. Check out Chuck's website here: https://charlesellsworthmusic.com/ Check out his podcast "A Dirtbag's Guide To Life On The Road" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-dirtbags-guide-to-life-on-the-road/id1524043897 You can watch this full episode on Youtube (and see Banjo) here: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatItTakesToBeARockstar If you enjoy this podcast, please make sure to hit subscribe! It's free and goes a long way. If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" here: https://buymeacoffee.com/whatittakestobearockstar Or become a monthly subscriber here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397323/support About the podcast: Host and musician Melissa Lucciola talks with signed and DIY musicians from around the world about their lives behind the scenes. From maxing out credit cards, sleeping on floors, sharing beds and having the whole band get paid $250 to play Madison Square Garden, you will hear the in's and out's of life on and off the road and the real struggles of the modern day musician. Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 14 - Spoon Benders - Stolen vans, Europe plans and dirty laundry 1:19:41

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This week I am chatting with Katy Black (guitar/vox) and Casey Hanson (bass) of Spoon Benders, a heavy fuzzy psychy garage psych band from Portland, Oregon. We chat about how they got into music, how they got their van stolen multiple times, their upcoming plans to tour Europe and how they feel about big vs. small venues. We also chat about if they have other jobs, their life on the road and how they got their EURO booking agent. Enjoy! Check out Spoon Benders here . Check out my playlist of all the guests here . You can watch this episode and others on Youtube . If you enjoy this podcast, please make sure to hit subscribe! It's free and goes a long way. About the podcast: Host and musician Melissa Lucciola talks with signed and DIY musicians from around the world about their lives behind the scenes. From maxing out credit cards, sleeping on floors, sharing beds and having the whole band get paid $250 to play Madison Square Garden, you will hear the in's and out's of life on and off the road and the real struggles of the modern day musician. Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 13 - Tongues of Fire - On choosing flexibility to tour over stability, getting creative with marketing and being persistent 1:08:35

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This week I talk with Lowell Hobbs of Tongues of Fire about DIY touring, recording in a garage-turned-studio, opening for Modest Mouse and turning down a well paying wedding gig to be able to tour. We also talk about how he tries to get creative and have fun with marketing, how he once sent 100+ emails and didn't hear back from anyone, and how he keeps staying persistent. He also gives some tips and tricks for how to not piss off a soundperson. Enjoy! About the podcast: Host and musician Melissa Lucciola talks with signed and DIY musicians from around the world about their lives behind the scenes. From maxing out credit cards, sleeping on floors, sharing beds and having the whole band get paid $250 to play Madison Square Garden, you will hear the in's and out's of life on and off the road and the real struggles of the modern day musician. Check out Tongues of Fire here: https://tonguesofire.com/home Check out my playlist of all the guests here. You can watch this full episode on Youtube along with others. Check out my bands here: Francie Moon Gustaf Crusasis Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 12 - Sloppy Jane - On making big imaginative visions come to life with small steps everyday 27:41

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This week I chat with Haley Dahl of Sloppy Jane about how she got into music via acting and how she was able to bring up to 14 people around on tour. We also talk about how she made a record in a cave, how she turns goals into smaller bite sized steps and how she affords it all. Check out Sloppy Jane here: https://www.sloppyjane.land/ Support Haley's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/haleydahl Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 11 - Tall Juan - From having shaky knees to standing tall 1:12:31

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This week I chat with Tall Juan about his backstory of how he got into music, his move to the US from Argentina, how he got into recording and having a studio, and why he chooses to not really tour these days. We also chatted about how he managed to get a booker and to get 20+ people to play on his recent album, Racoon Nights. Check out more on Tall Juan here: https://talljuan.com/ Watch other full episodes of this podcast on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatItTakesToBeARockstar Please subscribe if you enjoy this podcast! It's free and goes a long way - thank you! You can also support here: https://buymeacoffee.com/whatittakestobearockstar Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 10 - (BONUS) - On making your own opportunities happen + the secret inspiration for this podcast! 17:41

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Hi! This week is a little different - I am doing a short recap of what we covered so far and giving a quick update about the next season for this podcast. Today I chat a little bit about my own thoughts as a working musician, while fresh on back to back tours in Europe and the USA. This podcast was inspired by a quote made by Caroline Rose which I do read to you all. Thanks for tuning in to Season 1! Season 2 will be out as soon as possible :). If you have any questions, comments, concerns you can email me at whatittakestobearockstar@gmail.com. Thanks! You can watch this episode on Youtube. Check out UMAW here . Check out Caroline Rose here . Check out my tour dates with Gustaf here! Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 9 - Show Brain - On throwing free and all ages punk shows in NYC parks 51:42

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This week I am chatting with Ozzie Silva of Show Brain. Show Brain is a DIY non-profit organization in NYC that books free shows in different parks around the city. Ozzie has tirelessly put on incredible and consistently fun shows for the last couple years with epic lineups and has done a lot for the NYC music scene. He also is a drummer who fills in for lots and lots of bands on a regular basis, sometimes during the same shows he is organizing. I wanted to chat with him because he has been making a big impact on building community via music. I wanted to see what sparked the idea for starting Show Brain, what the behind the scenes looks like and what he envisions for the future. Enjoy! You can watch this full episode on our Youtube here. Learn more about or donate to Show Brain here . Learn more about Ozzie here . Check out my remaining Europe tour dates with Tea Eater (playing bass). Check out my upcoming USA tour dates with Gustaf (playing drums). Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 8 - BALACLAVA - On DIY recording, booking and getting comfortable with rejection 1:04:55

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This week I chat with Dylan Joyce of BALACLAVA, a "NYC trash rock" band. We chat about DIY recording, how he booked his own tours, coming back to music after taking a break and tour finances. They are currently on tour now in the US on the east coast so check them out if you can! BALACLAVA Tour Dates: NYC TRASH ROCK 10/20 BALTIMORE 10/22 RICHMOND 10/23 ASHEVILLE 10/24 MURFREESBORO 10/25 CARBONDALE 10/26 LOUISVILLE 10/27 CINCINATTI 10/28 CLEVELAND Check out their music here: https://balaclavanyc.bandcamp.com/album/have-a-taste You can watch the whole episode on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/@WhatItTakesToBeARockstar Check out my tour dates playing bass with Tea Eater in Europe here: www.teaeater.com Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 7 - SKORTS - On playing bars and arenas in two different bands simultaneously 1:07:22

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This week I chat with Emma Welch, the bass player of the Brooklyn based bands SKORTS and Aggie Miller. I wanted to chat with Emma because she spent time playing huge shows in the band Sir Chloe while helping build SKORTS from the ground up. She has a unique perspective to offer from seeing and experiencing these two different sides of the music industry simultaneously. You can watch this whole episode on youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPPe1l2rUcs Check out SKORTS here: https://skorts.bandcamp.com/ Check out Aggie Miller here: https://aggiemiller.bandcamp.com/ Check out Sir Chloe here: https://www.instagram.com/sirchloe/ Shoutout to Showbrain & Ozzie (mentioned in episode) - https://www.instagram.com/showbrain_/ **Vram is my bandmate in Gustaf in case you were wondering** Check out the album I mention that I made in the back of the tour van here - https://prettyworld.bandcamp.com/album/radiobraid Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 6 - PT. 2 - Dead Tooth - On chasing the carrot 50:32

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This week is Part 2 with Zach Ellis from Dead Tooth. During this conversation we talk about finances, keeping relationships going through tour, staying healthy and the sacrifices he has made to do music. You can watch this episode on Youtube on our channel - https://youtu.be/ibPX5Twjpfo Check out Dead Tooth here: https://deadtoothbk.bandcamp.com/ Check out the European Tea Eater tour dates here (I will be on bass!): https://www.teaeater.com/tourdates Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 5 - PT. 1 - Dead Tooth - From booking on Myspace to getting a manager 1:14:10

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This week I'm talking with Zach Ellis from the Brooklyn based band Dead Tooth. We talk about the history of Zach's musical journey where he chats about how he started playing music, his move to NYC, booking tours on Myspace and showing up to gigs not knowing they've been cancelled. We also chat a bit about the modern day attention span and how he navigates that as a musician. Then he shares how he got his whole team including a label, a publisher, a manager and even a liquor company on board. Catch Part 2 coming out next Tuesday, Oct 8th! You can watch the full episode on my Youtube at - https://www.youtube.com/@WhatItTakesToBeARockstar Check out Dead Tooth at https://deadtoothbk.bandcamp.com/ Check out the Tea Eater tour dates at https://www.teaeater.com/tourdates Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…

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Episode 4 - PT. 2 - Thelma and the Sleaze - On finances, being a woman in rock and roll and DRUMS! 50:16

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This week I'm talking again with LG from Thelma and the Sleaze. This time we talk about finances, breaking even on tour, being a woman in the music industry, vibrating drum stools and who she thinks the new Prince is. We also have a pretty hefty drum talk so strap in folks!! Check out LG's band here - https://thelmaandthesleaze.com/ And LG's podcast here - https://www.queenofshitmountain.com/ You can also watch this episode on Youtube on my channel - https://www.youtube.com/@WhatItTakesToBeARockstar Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World Support the show Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola. This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA. Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater Other music is by Pretty World…