#903. Comedian, actor, theater kid, chaos enthusiast — Gianmarco Soresi joins Kaitlyn for a laugh-out-loud, no-notes-needed episode recorded in New York City.

Gianmarco opens up about starting out as a musical theater kid with Broadway dreams, how singing still sneaks its way into his comedy, his time on movie sets (yes, one involved J.Lo), and why he genuinely enjoys being bullied at SoulCycle.

They riff on reality TV, producers, hecklers, triggering April Fools jokes, long-term relationships, creative highs, embarrassing on-stage moments, and a very questionable TV show idea involving… small weens.

It’s silly, honest, and the kind of conversation that only happens when two people are fully cracking each other up — basically, the perfect episode to throw on when you want to laugh and feel like you’re hanging out with friends. Enjoy 🙂

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (2:30) — SoulCycle bullying, shirt anxiety, and why Gianmarco loves being yelled at.
• (19:00) — A joke turns into an unhinged pitch for a show about micro penises.
• (31:00) — From musical theater kid to stand-up comic (yes, Broadway was the dream).
• (45:20) — “I had a line in Hustlers… and rejected J.Lo.”

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#902. REPEAT OUR GREATEST HIT EPISODES:

Kaitlyn Bristowe welcomes the hilarious Heather McMahan for an episode full of laughs and chaos. Heather dives into her new Netflix special, "Breadwinner," where she jokes about making more money than her husband Jeff. She also shares her go-to therapy routine—looping around a Target parking lot blasting Rage Against the Machine. Things get interesting when Kaitlyn tells a story about a horse, leading to Heather's unfiltered commentary that will leave you in stitches. Plus, Heather makes a hilarious plea to Mark Cuban to be her new "daddy." You won't want to miss this rollercoaster of an episode!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (6:32) – Heather shares her go-to therapy routine: looping around a Target parking lot while blasting Rage Against the Machine.
• (13:10) – Heather talks about the spiritual connection she has with her late father through bumblebees.
• (16:24) – Kaitlyn tells an interesting story about a horse, and Heather’s hilarious reaction will have you in tears.
• (28:33) – Heather makes a pitch to Mark Cuban, asking him to be her new "daddy."
• (39:43) – Heather reflects on the rise of characters in comedy and how she used to open her shows as Brenda Carlisle, Mississippi's #1 real estate agent.

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#901. If you grew up on Degrassi or 90210, buckle up — today’s episode is a full-on millennial nostalgia trip with actress and former teen TV icon Shenae Grimes-Beech.

Shenae gets real about what Hollywood in the 2000s was actually like: the career-making auditions, the surreal celebrity encounters, the pressure she hid behind the scenes, and the identity shift that came when she finally stepped back from it all. She also spills a few wild 2008-era stories (millennials, prepare to scream), and fills us in on life now — from being a mom of two, to her clothing line, to the new business venture she’s launching in 2026.

If you loved teen dramas, lived for the tabloid years, or just want an honest glow-up story… this episode is it!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (7:40) The pinch-me Hollywood moment — when Topher Grace recognizes her from billboards. The early 2000s fame surreality starts HERE.
• (18:30) The dark side of the 90210 era — paparazzi chaos, safety fears, and the moment she sat crying in her car because going home didn’t feel safe.
• (22:37) The wild John Mayer twist — rumors said they were dating… until she actually ran into him at Chateau Marmont.
• (43:19) The most toxic part of Hollywood — Shenae breaks down how your value becomes tied to your last success, and how that shaped (and messed with) her identity.

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