Literally Heinous

Vulnerable episode alert!!!! After two bad drinking experiences back to back, I'm finally doing what I should've done years ago: taking a hard look at my relationship with alcohol and creating a new normal.I'm breaking down why I don't drink like other people do (if you've never questioned how you've made it home, don't talk to me), what it means to be sober curious without committing to full sobriety, and why I keep getting conflicting advice — everyone says I don't need to quit, but why do I feel like I need to?Will people stop inviting me out if I'm not drinking? Will I seem boring? And most importantly: will this tank the Literally Heinous brand I've spent years building? I share the mindset shifts and practical tricks that are helping me maintain my youthful spirit and zest for life while also putting my health and career first.But first a Knicks rant. SORRY

BONUS EPISODE!!! I’ve had a lot on my mind celebritologically and all the fun Lit Hein interviews are taking the spots of where my pop culture episodes go!!!! I’m talking about Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt and how they broke up four months after their whirlwind romance and subsequent baby. I talk about Hayden Panettiere’s memoir and some of the revelations from that and why she’s not as big of a star as we think. Lastly, I'm talking about Cannes film festival: what exactly it is, what it means in the industry, and how Jordan Firstman from I Love LA (and public enemy #1 of many) walked away as the winner and we might be hearing more from him. Sigh.

Fashion insider Sidney Szerlip — Net-a-Porter communications manager and freelance stylist — joins Literally Heinous for a full debrief on all things fashion. We're talking Met Gala war stories (including the moment a celeb discovered she was wearing the same look as Zendaya), the industry's reaction to Bezos taking over this year's Met, best dressed breakdowns, which stylists are running the game right now, butt crack trends, furry fluffy shoes, and what it actually feels like to work in fashion. Plus, obviously, a round of Chic or Freak.If you want genuine expert tea delivered with zero gatekeeping, this one's for you.

After 4.5 years in corporate communications at General freakin Motors, I quit my job. And I'm processing it on camera like a freak. In this solo episode, I'm sharing why I left, what's coming next, the work stories I've been sitting on for years, and my tips for surviving corporate.I know I may not come off super professional but I know my way around Outlook. If you've ever fantasized about quitting your 9-to-5, felt burned out in a corporate job, or just need someone to commiserate with about office life, this one's for you.Topics covered: quitting your corporate job, corporate burnout, leaving a stable job to pursue creative work, corporate survival tips, funny work stories, career change advice, life after corporate, women in the workplace.(00:00) - Why I quit and what's next(15:58) - Funny work stories(40:44) - Tips for surviving in corporate

This week on Literally Heinous, I’m joined by my OG comedy BFF, Mckenzie Fleischer—an NYC improv queen. If you have ever been curious about doing comedy in NYC, this is the episode for you!!!We talk extensively about our college improv team, Fishbowl, and how it was lowkenuinely the best time of our lives. McKenzie gives us the raw truth about her comedy career: live TV, sketch vs. improv, the pressure to go viral, dating within the comedy scene, man-on-the-street interviews, and how Instagram has completely reshaped comedy culture.We cover the differences between the major NYC theaters, Brooklyn vs. Manhattan scenes, and the best places to take classes right now. McKenzie writes and performs sketches with the Brooklyn Comedy Collective resident sketch team (Oh, Shooty!), performs nationally with her long-running improv group (Help Me I’m Drowning), writes and performs musical comedy and somehow has time to be in a queer marching band. (00:00 - 30:22) - Intro & stories from college improv (30:22 - 01:07:17) - McKenzie’s comedy career (+ working at Drew Barrymore)(01:07:17) - Chic or Freak!!!!!

*VULNERABILITY ALERT* I went down a tattoo removal rabbit hole and questioned whether I actually hate my tattoos or if they’re just the most visible place my insecurity decided to land.I talk about the stories behind my tattoos, what the tattoo removal process really involves, and why I ultimately decided not to. I was afraid that researching it would force a decision, so I bottled it up, but later realized that talking about it and researching it made me realize I don't *actually* want them gone.I also get into insecurity more broadly — age, careers, money, control, vibes. Ugh! Age is a concept!!!! Vibes are forever!!!!!(00:00 - 09:53) - When, how and why I got my tattoos(09:53 - 16:11) - Tattoo regret and panic(16:11 - 33:03) - How tattoo removal works(33:03 - 42:11) - Being iNSECURE AF! :(

I am an engaged woman!!! In this solo ep, I am explaining the whole surprise proposal, how I decided on my ring, the process of ring shopping in NYC, and all the progress we've made on wedding planning. I give my opinions on lab vs. natural diamond, bridesmaids and whether ring shopping ruins the surprise of the engagement.(00:00) - (25:42) - Surprise proposal and events leading up (25:42) - (45:15) - Picking my ring and going ring shopping(45:15) - Venue touring and wedding planningPhotographer for party: Tacia Media

In this episode, Michigan man and creative mind Carmine Finelli shares the story behind his game “How to Catch a Johnny Drip Drip.” What started as a wild idea on a cabin weekend has grown into a full-blown annual sport tournament that for a singular game that combines baseball, wrestling, and swimming in a lake. Now in its 6th year, the game attracts 30+ men, has multiple cameras and live announcing and even draws spectators on boats who gather to watch the chaos unfold.Carmine breaks down how he plans the weekend, manages the large-scale production, and the lessons he’s learned about leadership and strengthening friendship. For Carmine, Johnny Drip Drip has become a reminder of the importance of connection, tradition, and good clean fun—especially for men seeking genuine bonds.Follow ⁠Johnny Drip Drip on Instagram⁠ for highlight reels of the game.

Mackenzie Oster, NYC-based writer and fabulous single girl about town, joins Lit Hein to talk about dating in NYC and how to make your dating profile better.We break down what makes a great Hinge opener, the best (and worst) messages she’s ever gotten, and share dating app tips—including how to take better profile pictures and avoid coming off... well, like a total freak.We play Chic or Freak and do rapid fire dating questions. We cover topics like:Does a guy having too many girl friends freak you out?Should everyone get plus ones at weddings?Can age gaps actually work?Should women offer to pay for dates? And do toupees deserve the hate?Please remember in the Literally Heinous universe, hot takes and controversial opinions are always welcome! So don't be clutching your pearls ;)

Imagine someone who grew up homeschooled in a conservative, religious family in Nebraska—sounds like a memoir Reese Witherspoon is optioning for a film, right? Well, that’s not Logan Graves.Logan is a musical theatre performer, stand-up comedian, tatted-up, and mulleted leftist icon who is BORN to live in Bushwick, but instead is single-handedly saving the deep Midwest. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like growing up in a world that didn’t see him—and how he now uses his bold external presentation to stay in control of how he’s perceived.We also unpack our shared experience on We Are Family (where he was a fan favorite and lowkey heartthrob ?!), and naturally compare our experience filming a cable TV game show to filming White Lotus. We talk about how people love to project stories onto Logan just because he dresses like he’s in a band you’ve never heard of.This ep is about self-expression, reinvention, and the surprising power of a great haircut. Enjoy !!

NEW GUEST ALERT! Literally Heinous welcomes my high school friend-turned-NYC partner-in-crime, Genna Cifelli. Finally, I get to vent about the worst city of all time—Washington, DC—with someone who actually lived there. We get into why everyone in DC is the worst person you’ve ever met and why the fuck they’re all obsessed with brunch (spoiler: because they’re lame).We also talk Oscars—including The Substance (which I hated, SORRY), complain about the soul-crushing open mic scene, and debate whether we should keep subjecting ourselves to it. And, of course, we relive the absolute fever dream that was our high school experience—nameswill be dropped.(01:26) Living in DC(13:14) Movie discussion (the substance)(28:29) Comedy scene in NYC(34:54) Sober era and NYC dining culture(44:44) Stories from our crazy ass high school

~*~SEASON 3 OF LITERALLY HEINOUS~*~ My lifelong BFF is back on Lit Hein to usher in the third season of my first born child. We recap my birthday show and the lingering post partum depression from my first live show. I was DREADING my birthday show... but it ended up being even better than my first show back in August! We talk about how I found my headliners and my magician and the secret to planning the perfect after party. Zoe updates us on her new job and how she's still missing her ex boyfriend (her last internship). We talk about LinkedInfluencers and some of the crazy stuff we've seen on that diabolical website we can't get enough of. In a new Lit Hein original, we discuss CHIC OR FRIC?: relationship edition. We talk engagements and babies, two topics we have no first-hand experience with. Enjoy!!

This episode is a TWO FOR ONE. Part one, I recorded a few days after my show once I had time to catch my breath and reflect on the night and the months of planning. I've grown and matured significantly in the last couple of months, which is due to several factors, but planning this show put me in the best mental place I've been in in a very long time. Literally Heinous is NOT a mental health/self care podcast (some may argue it's the opposite), but I felt compelled to share the steps I've taken to improve my mental health and body image issues and what effects I've experienced. The good news is, I'm still literally heinous. Taylor and I recorded what is the second half of this episode (34:24) the morning after my comedy show. We are hungover, hair messy, eyelashes askew feral rats and we give alllll the details of the show and all the hot goss that ensued. We had no filter, and I'm lazy with editing. Jack even makes his Lit Hein debut to give his thoughts on the night. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT LIT HEIN?!