show episodes
 
Artwork

1
How to Be Fine

Kristen and Jolenta

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
Half advice show, half reality show. Join podcast besties Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg as they seek advice from experts, and then put that advice to the test. All this season they’re focusing on the loneliness epidemic and the struggles of friendship - from making new friends to breaking up with BFFs. Their goal? To help get you a little closer to fine. The first ten seasons of Kristen and Jolenta's other show By the Book are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll dow ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

151
We Love You (And So Can You)

Stitcher & Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
We Love You (And So Can You) follows the journey of a guest looking to makeover part of their life: like jumping back into the dating world, dealing with professional jealousy, or navigating a new phase in life as an empty nester. Hosts Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg draw on extensive knowledge of self-help to provide a prescription of wellness practices, creative activities, media consumption, and more, which the guest follows while we eavesdrop on their progress. The goal: for the g ...
  continue reading
 
Each week, Television Producers Chris DeRosa and Dominick Pupa decide which of their plethora of celebrity clients needs the most help, and hold nothing back as they take turns pitching ideas of how to best fix the famous person’s crumbling public image. With a slew of hilarious guests and hotter-than-hot takes on the stories dominating the Entertainment News cycle, Chris and Dominick are here to transform the reputations of the stars that are clearly NOT just like us!
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Veteran TV writers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain demystify Hollywood by making career and personal struggles universal. Friends since high school and writing partners for over 20 years, Liz and Sarah have survived and thrived in Tinseltown’s male-dominated entertainment industry, guided by blind optimism and a Midwestern work ethic. Along the way they've learned a lot about kicking ass, kissing ass, and office yoga.
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Liz and Sarah talk to the fabulous podcast hosts, Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg, about the new season of How To Be Fine, which dives into the loneliness epidemic and the sometimes fraught nature of friendship. What advice to they have for making friends as an adult? Do they ascribe to the idea of having a friend for “a reason, a season, or …
  continue reading
 
The Dynamic Duo is fired up this week, and not just because of NYC Pride! Dominick is enraged that George Santos has an Only Fans and Chris is furious with the filmmakers of I Am Celine Dion for doing Celine such a disservice. Then, Jolenta Greenberg joins to help Dom and Chris walk through Bradley Cooper's expansive filmography, count his MANY awa…
  continue reading
 
For years Liz and Sarah have fantasized about taking the month of July off work. This year they’re actually having No Work July, and it’s amazing! In Hits & Bombs, Sarah gives herself a Bomb for not doing car maintenance in almost a decade, and she gives a Hit to the people at Valvoline in Virginia, Minnesota. Liz gives herself a Bomb for her perpe…
  continue reading
 
Breaking up with friends is an oft-experienced but rarely talked about topic. How can we assess whether certain friendships are no longer healthy? And when is a breakup warranted? Chelsea Devantez, author of “I shouldn’t be telling you this, but I am anyway,” shares her thoughts. We want to hear from you! Please share your own experiences with frie…
  continue reading
 
The Pre-Fixe is loaded with updates and scandal this week: Britney is mad at The Osbournes, Dominick bought The Heart of the Ocean, and Chris had a star-studded birthday party. Then, TV Producer Sean Hickey joins to fix The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. They discuss the allure of Victoria's Secret in the 2000's, the iconic power of the original V…
  continue reading
 
Liz and Sarah debate whether they should be cheerleaders or naysayers when offering advice and insight to people thinking about starting a career in Hollywood. To dream crush or not to dream crush? Inspired by her recent family reunion, Sarah suggests “planting activity seeds” in Take A Hike. Some seed suggestions — setting out a puzzle, a chat pac…
  continue reading
 
Jolenta and Kristen try some of Dr. Adrienne Wood’s tips for making the most of their social networks. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com And join our Patreon Community to get access…
  continue reading
 
The Pre-Fixe is too overloaded with UNPRECEDENTED content that Dom and Chris had to go fixless this episode. The duo talk about cultural icons Shelly Duvall, Dr, Ruth, Richard Simmons, and former client Shannen Doherty, as well as our boots on the ground at the Alec Baldwin trial, Kate Middleton's recent public appearance, and Sharon Stone posting …
  continue reading
 
*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta continue their 12-week journey of living by Julia Cameron's bestseller The Artist's Way. Along the way, Jolenta revels in her sock drawer and Kristen spills hot tea all over herself. To hear the entire episode and get lots of other great bonus content, including a live monthly book club with K…
  continue reading
 
Right now, Hollywood is all about intellection property. Liz and Sarah discuss what they look for in a book (or any other kind of material) when they’re considering whether or not to adapt it for TV. Is there a specific world? Are the characters complex? Does the story have legs? In Take A Hike, Liz reveals that she’s experiencing disconnect anxiet…
  continue reading
 
What is a social network - other than a movie? Does my social network include just friends - or also acquaintances and neighbors? And what makes a social network healthy or unhealthy? Walking us through these questions is Dr. Adrienne Wood. We want to hear from you! Please share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private Fac…
  continue reading
 
The Pre-Fixe starts with a Provincetown Recap but is ROCKED when UNPRECEDENTED BREAKING NEWS hits Dom and Chris mid-record! Then, TV Host and Podcaster Darren Kennedy joins to fix Kesha. They talk about the early Ke$ha party girl persona, the Dr. Luke (DEATH!) saga, and Kesha's possible musical comeback. You can find Darren at @darrenkennedyofficia…
  continue reading
 
Kristen and Jolenta try some of Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith’s tips for bridging the geographic friendship divide, record audio diaries, and report back. We want to hear from you! Please share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at kristenandjolenta@…
  continue reading
 
It's America's Birthday and we are not shying away from celebrating (aka roasting) all of the people who make our country incredible in an UNPRECEDENTED episode. After a Pre-Fixe full of Will Smith and Vana White opinions, Rebecca Bregman joins to recap the first half of 2024's pop culture landscape and help Dom and Chris choose their 2024 American…
  continue reading
 
*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta continue their 12-week journey of living by Julia Cameron's bestseller The Artist's Way. Along the way, Brad gets scared by Jolenta's childhood toys and Kristen tries to figure out how to go an entire week without reading. To hear the entire episode and get lots of other great bonus content, i…
  continue reading
 
Liz and Sarah discuss the current phase of their work cycle — consuming. With an eye toward developing IP, they’re reading, listening, and watching everything that comes their way. And they love it! In Take A Hike, Liz talks about how her recent Saturday afternoon outing to see stylist Allison Bornstein at the Theory Store in Brentwood inspired adv…
  continue reading
 
How is the geography of our world set up to make us more or less lonely? And how can we bridge the divide when we’re apart from those we love? Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith shares her insights, whose research focuses on how the environment impacts health from the immediate living environment to the broader geographical context. We want to hear from you!…
  continue reading
 
Liz and Sarah discuss the incredible power of encouragement — especially right now. Times are tough in Hollywood (and many places), but hearing that you’re on the right path can make all the difference. In The Mailroom, they answer a question about how to maintain a good attitude at work when you’ve been screwed over. This week’s Hollywood Hack wil…
  continue reading
 
Kristen and Jolenta try some of Dr. Louise Hawkley’s loneliness tips on for size, record audio diaries, and report back. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com And join our Patreon Commu…
  continue reading
 
The Pre-Fixe is DOMINATED by Justin Timberlake's DWI after leaving an iconic Sag Harbor location that Chris has also stumbled out of after multiple Espresso Martinis. Dominick gives a Tony's recap before he and Chris talk about the multiple "Proof of Life" public appearances that have transpired since last week. Then, our podcast mother Kate Casey …
  continue reading
 
*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta begin their 12-week journey of living by Julia Cameron's bestseller The Artist's Way. Along the way, Jolenta sings to herself and Kristen feels frustrated writing her morning pages. To hear the entire episode and get lots of other great bonus content, including a live monthly book club with Kr…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide