More Better with Stephanie & Melissa

More Better with Stephanie & Melissa

Author: My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts Language: English Episodes: 77
You know that conversation you have with your closest friend, the one that swings from deeply personal struggles to absurd observations about a grocery store encounter? That’s the space More Better with Stephanie & Melissa occupies every week. Real-life friends and actors Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero, known for their roles on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, bring their authentic, hilarious, and supportive dynamic straight to your ears. This isn’t a structured advice show; it’s the sound of two amigas figuring it out as they go, and inviting you along for the ride. They tackle the messy, beautiful, and often ridiculous aspects of modern life-from parenting and career pivots to cultural identity and just getting through the day. The heart of this podcast is in their unwavering friendship, where they genuinely help each other navigate challenges, aiming for that “more better” version of themselves. Listeners are essentially eavesdropping on a priceless, laughter-filled phone call where the cheat codes for adulting are shared alongside vulnerable confessions and uncontrollable giggles. Produced by My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts, the show lives in the rich intersection of Society and Culture, exploring how personal stories connect to bigger pictures. Tune in for a weekly dose of camaraderie that feels like a much-needed hangout, guaranteed to leave you feeling a bit more seen and a lot more better.
Episodes
"Sunglasses on the Subway" | Observing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
Welcome back!! Look over here!! This week, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the art of observing. And it is an ~art~. People watching, eavesdropping, reading the room. This all takes skill and practice — and our girls? Th…
"Pancakes for the Table” | Going Out to Eat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
Come on in and have a seat! Cute outfit! Can we take your coat? This week, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the wild world of Going Out to Eat. On the menu today: Steph's first Big Restaurant Memory (unlimited shirley tem…
"Don't F*cking Eat That Sandwich in Here" | Nostalgia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:58
At the risk of too many feels and future tripping, the ladies tackle Nostalgia this week. Ah, nostalgia — the bittersweet art of looking back. First, Stephanie opens up about her meticulous ephemera box and why it makes…
“Strap Me In, Baby” | Waiting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:12
Welcome back to More Better! This week, Stephanie and Melissa tackle………………………….waiting. From passive waiting — (traffic (ugh), lines (UGH) — to active waiting — contracts (chop chop!), jury verdicts (she’s innocent, your…
“WTF Does Move the Needle Mean?” | Saying No [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:48
Welcome back to More Better! This week, Stephanie and Melissa tackle the art of saying no: from people-pleasing tendencies to pregnancy as the ultimate excuse. Melissa opens up about how she learned to say NO by watching…
“All of a Sudden I’ve Got a Machete" | Sleep [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:07
When listener Lucia asks the ladies for thoughts on nightmares, sleepwalking and building a better bedtime routine this week, Steph and Mel have a lot to say. Melissa opens up about her childhood sleepwalking hijinks wat…
“It's a Doggy Dog World Out There” | Networking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:34
On this week's episode, med student Katie calls in to the ladies and asks for networking advice. *record scratch* NETWORKING?! YIKES! Mel and Steph wince at the word but give Katie advice and share their experiences with…
“In a Ball Gown Drinking Tall Boys" | Living Alone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:57
When listener Lucy from London asks for advice on living alone for the first time, Mel and Steph get real about the pros, cons and weird freedoms of solo living. From Steph's pink velvet headboard era to Melissa's bat-by…
“She Oily” | Skincare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:36
Melissa and Stephanie are getting real about skyiiieeein. The trial and error of it, the expensive mistakes and the pressure to have flawless skin while working in Hollywoodlandia. From cystic acne at 11 to navigating fi…
“The Castle That Looks Like a Wiener" | Disney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:03
Steph’s Disney obsession is no secret (we don’t talk about Bruno…), so it’s ABOUT TIME we finally get magical on this here pod. From VHS clamshell cases and Little Mermaid penis castles to smellitizers and feral cat rumo…

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