More Better with Stephanie & Melissa

More Better with Stephanie & Melissa

Author: My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts Language: English Episodes: 83
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
Dos Amigos: "The Melissa Fumero Interview Part 1 - Finding Her Funny" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:02
Wilmer and Freddy sit down with actress, director, and podcast host Melissa Fumero to talk about her career journey from soap operas to Brooklyn 99. Melissa shares stories from early in her career, including meeting her…
“You Don’t Know What Scandoval Is?!” | Appreciating Reality TV [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:26
Is reality TV rotting our minds or providing community? Are you more of a Scheana or an Ariana? Do you remember where you were when New York made her TV debut on Flavor of Love? What’s your Real Housewives tagline? Today…
“You Close-minded Butthead” | Navigating Multicultural Families [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:18
What to do when you’re about to marry the love of your life and your family ACTUALLY speaks now and do not forever hold their peace? This week, Stephanie and Melissa read an email from listener Rachel, who is having trou…
“Ataque del Killer Junk Drawer” | Spring Cleaning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:37
Shhh! Can you hear that? It’s the sound of idyllic Disney princess melodies and cutie little singing birds. That can only mean one thing… spring is on its way to the northern hemisphere. It’s almost time to peel off the…
“Walking Around the Room like a Cat” | Acting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:39
Are you ready for your closeup? After a couple of weeks of having some of their favorite former co-stars on the pod (Nine-Nine!), Stephanie and Melissa are feeling real thespian. This week, they’re talking about Acting.…
“Butt McGee” | Working with Friends with Joe Lo Truglio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:15
Would you go into business with your friend? Is calling someone your “work wife” cringe? How do you make friends at work? What’s it like to have your actual spouse as your boss? Would you befriend the guy rocking a dangl…
“Vindication!” | Funny with Chelsea Peretti [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:38
What makes something funny? How does one be funny? Are Beavis and Butthead back? Here to help answer these existential questions and more is the one and only comedy legend Chelsea Peretti. This week on More Better, Chels…