66. Erik Martini on internet fame, hack comedy and official ranking of pop stars

67. Redefining my relationship to alcohol & being more than sober curious

Vulnerable episode alert!!!! After two bad drinking experiences back to back, I'm finally doing what I should've done years ago: taking a hard look at my relationship with alcohol and creating a new normal. I'm breaking down why I don't drink like other people do (if you've never questioned how you've made it home, don't talk to me), what it means to be sober curious without committing to full sobriety, and why I keep getting conflicting advice — everyone says I don't need to quit, but why do I feel like I need to? Will people stop inviting me out if I'm not drinking? Will I seem boring? And most importantly: will this tank the Literally Heinous brand I've spent years building? I share the mindset shifts and practical tricks that are helping me maintain my youthful spirit and zest for life while also putting my health and career first. But first a Knicks rant. SORRY

66. Erik Martini on internet fame, hack comedy and official ranking of pop stars

The extremely fabulous Erik Martini is on Lit Hein!!!!!!!!!!! Erik is a stand-up, sketch, and improv comedian, certified pop star expert, and gay icon. We start at the beginning: growing up in Texas, running his high school and college improv teams, and landing in NYC (during covid) and killing the alt comedy scene. He's now performing alongside some comedy icons. We talk about his internet fame and getting recognized, how he makes his videos, the pop girls (rankings were discussed), and of course Chic or Freak!!!!

65. POP CULTURE CATCHUP: Pete Davidson, Hayden Panettiere, and Cannes Film Festival

BONUS EPISODE!!! I’ve had a lot on my mind celebritologically and all the fun Lit Hein interviews are taking the spots of where my pop culture episodes go!!!! I’m talking about Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt and how they broke up four months after their whirlwind romance and subsequent baby. I talk about Hayden Panettiere’s memoir and some of the revelations from that and why she’s not as big of a star as we think. Lastly, I'm talking about Cannes film festival: what exactly it is, what it means in the industry, and how Jordan Firstman from I Love LA (and public enemy #1 of many) walked away as the winner and we might be hearing more from him. Sigh.

64. TV & Comedy with Matthew Starr: Writing for Glen Powell, Script Tips & What Hollywood Is Fixated On

Comedy writer, performer, and teacher Matthew Starr [https://www.matthewsstarr.com/] joins the pod and I don't think I've ever laughed this hard in a recording. Matthew wrote and directed Best Man’s Ghostwriter⁠ [https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Best-Mans-Ghostwriter-Audiobook/B0DBWQJMT5?source_code=GO1PP30DTRIAL54703142491H0&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1261256&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16881025087&gclid=CjwKCAjw8arQBhB9EiwAfIKdQlOcw_dKwIGpO-USG_07sLYJbfoKLVfvoUiiVgQD0ilMITyDmLUmtBoC9TIQAvD_BwE] starring Glen Powell, came up through UCB with some of the best in the business, and has sage wisdom for how to finish a script. We get into where the industry is heading, tips for writing for comedy, and a lot of other stuff that somehow got funnier as it went. (00:00) - Matthew’s background: Ohio State improv, David Letterman, UCB, living in LA  (19:26) - Matthew’s show starring Glenn Powell (Best Man’s Ghostwriter [https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Best-Mans-Ghostwriter-Audiobook/B0DBWQJMT5?source_code=GO1PP30DTRIAL54703142491H0&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1261256&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16881025087&gclid=CjwKCAjw8arQBhB9EiwAfIKdQlOcw_dKwIGpO-USG_07sLYJbfoKLVfvoUiiVgQD0ilMITyDmLUmtBoC9TIQAvD_BwE]) (33:22) - COMEDY WRITING (types of jobs, what makes a good pilot, writing tips) (1:14:50) - Chic or freak

63. Fashion Forensics: The Met, How to Shop Like a Stylist & Trends You Need to Know

Fashion insider Sidney Szerlip [https://sidneyfaye.com/] — Net-a-Porter communications manager and freelance stylist — joins Literally Heinous for a full debrief on all things fashion. We're talking Met Gala war stories (including the moment a celeb discovered she was wearing the same look as Zendaya), the industry's reaction to Bezos taking over this year's Met, best dressed breakdowns, which stylists are running the game right now, butt crack trends, furry fluffy shoes, and what it actually feels like to work in fashion. Plus, obviously, a round of Chic or Freak. If you want genuine expert tea delivered with zero gatekeeping, this one's for you.