I know, Todd Ritz has a great smile. He is such a wholesome Midwest fella though-n-though. I wanted Todd to do the show because he is one of those people who's optimism and joy is just plain contagious. I don't …
You know how you have those friends that listen to you go on and on and ON, about your problems---and then the politely interrupt you to say get over yourself and stop seeing your problems over your solutions. THAT is …
I know...look at that pic. I don't know why I keep surrounding myself with pretty friends? Michael is a true New Yorker to the core. And even though he ALWAYS says awkward things right at the most awkward times, and …
Woo hoo! We're back, sugars. I apologize for the break but life, Jesus, and then New Years got in the way! But I'm super stoked to be back with this week's guest Ronnie Karam. I've known Ronnie for almost 8 …
Yes this picture is blurry, but it captures Jake and I doing what we do best, singing in dresses about the South. Jake (I call him Poodle), Poodle and I have been great friends for over 13 years. We also …
Sometimes you meet people through normal circumstances and then sometimes you meet Mandi Mellen while being serenaded by Justin Timberlake. It's true. And then when I met her adorable and super sweet hubby Dan Salem, I knew I...
You know how you have those people in your life that always say the most inappropriate thing at the most wrong time, but are still the most charming when they say it? Welcome, to Nate Klein. I got hired by …
I'm pretty lucky to say that one of my favorite people in the world is my brother, Bryan Marr. Yes we fought endlessly as teens, but now we really actually make one another crack up. And he's a damn good …
Fashion people are known for being bitchy. Well not anymore, sugars. This week I sat down with Daniel Musto, who's a fashion stylist and well...a sweetheart to boot. I love it when someone in the fashion world actually looks ...
Brady Matthews. This guy. When I first met him doing stand up comedy, I basically just wanted to lick him. I mean look at that pic, it's everything I love...straight guys and beer! Well then, I got to know him …
Some people are just true forces of talent. Robin Williams, Gilda Radner...Petey Gibson. I'm not kidding, y'all. This gal has got it. And I think to be a great comedian you have to be someone who understands the hearts of …
Darrin Yalacki is inspiring...no literally he is. I was a guest a while back on Darrin's podcast, The Empty Frame. I loved it and afterwards he told me to get my ass in gear and get myself a podcast going. …
Rachel Swetnam has been through some shit y'all and not only has she come out of it okay, she glitters like a friggin' Liberace piano. She was the perfect guest to not only offer some sage advice but to also …
Paul Gordon and I got to talking. So much so that I had to make two episodes out of it. In this Behind the Mic show, Paul and I aren't discussing listener questions. Rather these are a slice of side …
Paul Gordon is just the sweetest, hunkiest teddy bear you ever did meet. And I met him years ago, when I auditioned for Minute to Win It. And lo and behold, he cast me on the show! Paul is a …
Dawn McCoy isn't just a beauty blogger, a host, and a philanthropist...SHE'S MY NEIGHBOR! We met years ago while walking our pups and we quickly became great friends. On this episode, we get to truth talking y'all. Topics...
Drew Dreoge and Collen Smith are just two very very funny people. They are both in the Groundlings company and perform all over Los Angeles. I had them on to make me laugh, but they actually had some heartfelt insight …
Ohhh lord I had to focus on this one. Karamo Brown is my kryptonite y'all. Pretty, smart, opinionated, and confident-this guy has got it going on. So it's no surprise that he's a host on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Once …
Yes, that's my friend and yes he's pretty pretty pretty and yes I always feel fat when we hang out. Thank god he's sweet as pie. In Episode 3 of the Dear Mattie Show, my good friend and burgeoning therapist-student, …
Ali Velez is a sassy, sassy gal with large biceps and red lipstick. She's also another one of my BFFs. In this episode, Ali andamp; I discuss the importance of cheese, if child brides should give dating advice, and we …
When I first moved to Los Angeles I only knew one person...Lindsay Lefler (at that time Hendrickson). Not only has she been one of my closest friends but she was my roommate for 6 years! So why would I NOT …