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Actress, writer, and Freevee Juror Edy Modica joins Greta on her 100th (!!!) and final (!!!!!) episode of Senior Superlatives. They discuss starting high school off with a bad haircut, losing her virginity at her boyfriend's grandma's house, and ending high school with cornrows at prom. It's a chaotic, unhinged, and beautiful way to end our world f…
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Comedian, Host, and Chic Ghost Hunter Roz Hernandez joins Greta to talk about being an emo kid getting kicked out of a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert for smoking a cigarette and moving to LA for senior year. Roz and Greta get into a knock-down drag-out fight about where actress Gillian Anderson is really from, they discuss Roz's successful high scho…
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Creative force and podcaster, Jasper Cartwright, joins Greta this week all the way from across the pond to talk about growing up as a self-proclaimed nerd at an all-boys school in England that sounds eerily similar to Hogwarts. He talks about growing up being a Game Master, dancer, "Set 4" at his school, and most importantly being too scared to tal…
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Long-awaited guest, comedian, podcaster, and writer Pat Regan joins Greta to discuss how he's the "oldest one" in their friend group, reminisce about Baby Jessica and Amanda Knox, and bond over loving Scorpios. Pat talks about being in the closet in high school but loving women who could kick ass on screen, winning his cross country track power ran…
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Writer, producer, and comedian Dave Mizzoni joins Greta (and special repeat guest Patrick Foley) this week! They talk about Dave thinking he was straight despite getting into a fight with his theatre director after not getting cast as a lead and watching Will & Grace with his girlfriends, being obsessed with going to NYU, and the dangers of forepla…
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Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla joins Greta this week as a fellow DMV native. They bond over sleeping in class and their adolescent passion of becoming spies!They talk Friendster, idolizing West Coast high school culture, and Aparna being a square and a fear-based good student. Buy Aparna's new book UNRELIABLE NARRATOR, out on September 19th. …
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Comedian and flexible identical twin Dylan Adler joins Greta this week! They talk about his (also) gay and (also) gymnast twin brother who narced on him for skipping band practice, and negotiating kindness out of his water polo teammates who bullied him. His mom offered to pay for his porn subscriptions so he wouldn't give their family computer vir…
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Writer and performer Gabe Liedman joins Greta to talk about going to a Quaker (aka "gay" in his own words!) high school and being mean to everyone around him. They bond over their love for the smell of high school pools, being stoners, and feeling too curvy to wear preppy clothes. Gabe was catfishing men in AOL chat rooms before it even became cool…
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Comedian and Podcast Host Andrew Collin joins Greta to discuss how growing up in Florida means you have 100 stories about yourself on boats. He tells us about what it was like being one of the only Jewish kids in his school, having a fashionista mom, giving girls he liked Ritalin, and getting stabbed through a bullet-proof vest. In an unexpected tw…
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Writer and comedian Charlie Bardey is on the show this week indulging in a glazed donut-flavored health bar that claims to be inspired by "the taste of a woman"... it's giving Barbie! Charlie talks about growing up in NY as a self-serious teen who was excellent in school and getting a "haircut" for his first time drinking at theater camp... if you …
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Writer, actor, and comedian Jessi Klein joins Greta to discuss growing up in NYC and the one butterfly moment that changed the trajectory of her high school career with a greeting. They explore what it means for Jessi's father to be a "bohemian probation officer" and how big an impact Bob Dylan was on her. Plus, the return of Classmates Corner wher…
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Writer, performer and the internet's "Messy Mom" Brandon Kyle Goodman joins Greta this week to bond over their shared boarding school experiences, his big move from NY to the South, and dating many (many) girls in high school. He was also the lead in several plays! This episode has many surprises... like what Brandon wants to name his kid, SPOILERS…
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Creator and pop-culture connoisseur Tefi Pessoa joins Greta this week to talk about growing up in Miami and not feeling represented properly on TV so she tried to fit in and be as blonde as possible, as fast as possible. Back then she loved celebrity news (and still does!), met her boyfriend of 9 years in biology class, and had her school reception…
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Writer, comedian, and performer Betsy Sodaro joins Greta this week to bond over their love of Jock Jams, South Park, their "lucky" stand-up clothes, and skiing. In high school Betsy's punk and ska music was part of her identity but she also loved pop music (but would never admit it back then!). Classmates Corner is back with a love triangle story a…
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Former rocker and current Filmmaker Al Warren joins Greta on the pod to talk about growing up religious in the South. It made him nervous to drink and date girls, but he eventually made it to the Warped Tour stage and got spat on by Joan Jett herself! He went to quarterback camp with Eli Manning and got his hair cut by Lance Bass's stylist so there…
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Writer, actor, and producer Tommy Do joins Greta this week to talk about his love for Paris Hilton, his addiction to driving around and hitting trash cans in high school, and growing up as a competitive figure skater. In a twist we rarely see, he even thanks his high school bully in the Guidance Counselor's office. He was voted Best Dressed senior …
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Genius writer and creator of Search Party, Charles Rogers joins Greta this week to discuss current social media grievances and having hippie parents who moved between Texas and Mexico throughout his childhood. He had a BUSY social calendar filled with extra curriculars .... President of the drama club, student council, newspaper, prom committee... …
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Writer, actress, and all star dancer X Mayo joins Greta this week to talk about high school in South Central LA. High school outfits?! DJ Mustard at the grad party?! Riding in a Porsche as Prom Queen?! They bond over Greta's favorite topic: snacks and "interesting" food combinations! X reveals she loved high school so much she even got TWO superlat…
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Multi-hyphenate artist Matteo Lane is on the pod today discussing finding his many talents in high school and growing up in Chicago surrounded by a bunch of girl cousins. He reveals why he was fired from Michaels craft store and gives an impeccable Liza Minelli impression! He won Homecoming King without even being popular so really, what CAN'T Matt…
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King of pop culture commentary and writer, Evan Ross Katz joins Greta this week to talk about his vigilante bully phase, mall culture, stage managing school plays, stunning high school fashion, Evan's Sarah Michelle Gellar-themed bar mitzvah, and the general freedom of performing arts high school. This episode is sweet, emotional and reflective. A …
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Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress and comedian Hannah Einbinder is on the pod discussing how she PEAKED in high school... even with all her current accolades! She was the captain of the cheer squad, homecoming queen, and a popular girl at Beverly Hills High - the California high school trifecta. She and Greta bond over bad boyfriends and lovi…
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Writer, rapper, and fellow Headgum podcaster, Lamar Woods, is on the pod talking all things growing up in Atlanta with Greta today! They go through the list of notable Southern rappers at the time, bond over being kids of divorce, and discuss their "spilled milk" moments that might have changed the course of their lives. Lamar talks about getting k…
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Comedian and, let's say it, ICON Kate Berlant is on the pod this week joining the long list of past guests who were voted "Most Likely To Be On SNL". She tells Greta about discipling herself as an only chil, holding down the fort for the Indie Girls everywhere, and they bond over being bad test takers. She makes an impassioned argument for going to…
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Actor Zoe Lister-Jones joins Greta this week to take a musical trip down 2000's memory lane and bond over double-processing their bleached hair, not identifying as physically active in high school, and being obsessed with adult women. Zoe talks about her androgynous days of colorful or super-short hair and wild style, all while being scared of dati…
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Media queen and writer Alison Rosen joins Greta this week to bond over music they may, or may not, have known and having frenemies. In a groundbreaking turn of events, Alison is the first person to ever pick a Nirvana song as their intro song on the show! This episode is filled with lots of fuck-yous from Orange County in the early 90s and a partic…
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Natural-born cool girls, iconic twin musicians, and Grammy Nominees Tegan and Sara join Greta for our 75th episode!! Milestone!! They fill us in on what growing up queer in Calgary in the 90s was like and how they achieved city-fame by winning Battle Of The Bands. They were both girl-crazy, but in their own ways! Then Tegan lets us in on their illi…
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Comedian and writer Mike Liebenson bonds with Greta this week over being adults with emotional support stuffed animals and their love of BjornQorn. Mike takes us through the trials and tribulations of his high school sweetheart relationship with a woman and having a twin brother who is 6'11". Despite not drinking, he would get in trouble for stayin…
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Comedian heartthrob Langston Kerman joins Greta this week to talk about his self-proclaimed tacky style in 2005! He went from being a basketball star and dating the captain of the dance team to competing in the largest slam poetry competition in the nation... a twist! Langston comes with all perspectives; having been a high school dweeb, bully, and…
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Comedian and Writer Bridger Winegar joins Greta to discuss the low-carb diets of the early 2000s and growing up as a Mormon in Utah. They bond over everything in high school being corny and give some teetering advice to a dear Classmate. Bridger talks about Mormon misconceptions (soda is ok and the underwear is cheap!) and being mistaken for a youn…
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Actor and author Maulik Pancholy joins Greta this week to talk about being a Mathlete and having barracuda mouth braces, which you know go hand in hand! He gives some shout-outs to mentors he had along the way and the wholesome pranks he'd pull on classmates with his friends. From struggling with perfectionism to drinking beers at the Jersey Shore,…
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Comedian Max Silvestri joins Greta this week to try and prove all of her predictions about him in high school wrong. He takes us through the experience of being a day-student at a local boarding school and missing big cultural moments because he didn't live on campus, and getting friend-zoned by the alternative girl. He also didn't get to bleach or…
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Comedian and podcast host Eric Williams joins Greta this week to bond over the difficulties of being lefties and both having B'nai Mitzvahs. After a deep dive into the predicted food trends of 2008 (written in 2007), they chat about how bullies are actually obsessed with kids they pick on and they speculate on the kind of lover Ashton Kutcher is...…
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Writer Jill Gutowitz joins Greta to bond over their different cheating styles in high school, only after an extensive deep dive into what Miley Cyrus was up to in 2009. Jill bravely admits her fandom of Hannah Montana as a teenager and being the captain of the tennis team despite being the lowest ranked player. We love some school spirit! Also, rem…
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In honor of Pisces season, we are re-releasing the 4th-ever-episode of Senior Superlatives with special guest Matt Rogers!!! This episode originally aired on November 4, 2021. Matt Rogers joins Greta to discuss being a high school track star, getting sloppy at the OAR concert, and trying to convince classmates you're straight by pretending to love …
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Podcaster and performer Reilly Anspaugh joins Greta this week all the way from 2014! She tells us about going to an Evangelical Christian high school and modeling her relationship after Gossip Girl's Chuck and Blair. From thinking she was the shit as a senior to apologizing during her Guidance Counselor segment in 2023, the girl has come a long way…
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Writer, animator, and performer Jamie Loftus joins Greta this week to talk about being a standardized test girlie with scoliosis from Boston. Her high school was so big they pulled a Hogwarts and separated all the kids into "houses" by color. She floated between the theatre nerds, band nerds, school newspaper nerds, and even danced and ran track. B…
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Comedian Randy Sklar joins Greta this week with a FIRST for the podcast... an actual high schooler (his daughter Daisy Sklar)! You'll hear about the differences between going to public school in St. Louis in the late 80s vs. performing arts school in LA in the 2020s and how Randy and Daisy were friends in another life (according to a psychic). In t…
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Artist and podcaster Sophie Ansari joins Greta this week to talk about going to an international high school in Beijing. They bond over the glory of being the youngest child and how 1 grade seems like a lifetime of difference between friends. Sophie tells us about clubbing at 15 in China, being dissuaded from pursuing theater by her brother, and pl…
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Your new favorite Friend of WeHo, Joey Zauzig, joins Greta this week to recount his double-life of high school in Virginia vs. his social life in the DC club scene. From getting himself kicked out of Catholic school on purpose to directing a fashion show at his new school filled with Jessica McClintock prom dresses he later returned, Joey was alway…
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Comedian and writer Ryan O'Connell joins Greta to discuss growing up in Ventura and being the Regina George of the nerds at his brand new tech high school. They get into the lawlessness of Ryan's home, throwing a sexuality reveal party for his friends, and a colorful background of substances one could consume in his hometown. Plus, a heartwarming C…
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Comedian and actor Natalie Palamides joins Greta in a gorgeous manic-pixie-girl-inspired musical number and to bond over being floaters in high school. Natalie tells us about trying out for all the sports teams, moshing at Warped Tour, standing up to her Vice Principal, and napping on her shifts at Subway. Plus, a very extensive list of apologies f…
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Actor Sean Maguire joins Greta to recount growing up in Essex as an Irish dancer and TV actor on Grange Hill and East Enders. He talks about developing quick fists to fight off bullies, discovering drinking/smoking/shagging early on, and his friends helping him dodge unwanted celebrity attention before everybody had a smartphones. They also bond ov…
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