Episode Guide - Take Your Shoes Off

Episode 301 · Published 2025-04-22
Guest: Melissa Villaseñor

Comedian and actress Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live, America’s Got Talent, Netflix’s Verified Stand-Up) takes her shoes off and joins Rick for a refreshingly honest episode.

Melissa opens up about feeling embarrassed early in her career, the fear of not being funny, and learning how to trust her real voice — both on stage and in life. It's a vulnerable and hilarious conversation full of surprises, self-awareness, and some dog interruptions along the way.

💬 In this episode:
💥 Melissa’s journey from America’s Got Talent to SNL
🤡 Why she felt like a fraud — and how she worked through it
🎤 Performing while nervous and how it changes your voice
🔥 Creative burnout, doubt, and chasing authenticity
🐶 Rick’s dogs give their brutally honest reviews
🧘‍♂️ Why being yourself is harder than it sounds (and worth it)
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Directed by: Rick Glassman
Edited by: JonMichael Pereira
Sound Mixing: Matt Day
Animation: @TomBatesYT https://www.instagram.com/tombates.films