How To Make It
Tired of the social media and award show ‘highlight reels’ of success in entertainment, How To Make It hosts and perpetually exhausted yet bright-eyed industry veterans Emily and Haley were determined to bring a new point-of-view to the table. Aided each episode by a different celebrity guest who the ladies consider to have ‘made it,’ we delve into all the WTF moments it takes to become a success in entertainment, and what ‘making it’ even means. How To Make It aims to encourage and inspire struggling artists to continue in the pursuit of their creative dreams by not interviewing the celebrity, but the person underneath.
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- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Chapter 30: Nora Kirkpatrick: 'Just Get Out There and Try'
Writer, director, actor, and Grammy Award-winning musician Nora Kirkpatrick joins Emily to discuss her directorial debut 'A Tree Fell in the Woods.' We get into Nora's unconventional route to directi…
00:37:47 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
Chapter 29: Christian Swegal: 'Finding My Voice'
Director and writer Christian Swegal joins Emily to discuss what inspired his new film 'Sovereign,' working with Jacob Tremblay and Nick Offerman, and Christian's best advice to aspiring directors. W…
00:46:36 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Chapter 28: Ryan George Returns
Comedian and YouTube king Ryan George returns to the pod to talk to Emily and Haley about losing out (yet again) on playing Harry Potter, taking a step back from his hit 'Pitch Meeting' web series, a…
00:49:32 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Chapter 27: Theodore Shapiro: 'Craft'
Composer Theodore Shapiro joins Emily to discuss his music career, from projects like The Devil Wears Prada to Marley & Me to Severance. We talk about musical themes in the iconic Severance theme,wha…
00:47:25 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Chapter 26: Gabriella Lester: 'Dreaming'
Magician Gabriella Lester joins Emily & Haley to discuss her work as an escape artist, performing at the Magic Castle, and the art of teaching magic to kids. Emily can't believe Gabriella has never s…
00:50:21 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Chapter 25: Toby Sebastian: 'Sat Here Singing, What Comes Next?'
Singer and actor Toby Sebastian joins Emily and Haley to discuss getting back into the recording studio, being a biopic pro, and how to handle rejection. Haley thinks she knows Toby's mom, Emily wond…
00:43:01 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Chapter 24: Michael Chernus: 'The I I Am & The Me Me Be'
Actor Michael Chernus joins Emily & Haley to discuss what he learned from performing the Severance audiobook, his Rom-Com meet-cute with his wife, and his upcoming true crime series. Emily attempts t…
00:59:27 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Chapter 23: Matthew Broussard: 'Believe in Yourself, Dummy'
Comedian Matthew Brousard joins Emily & Haley to discuss his move from finance to stand-up comedy, his passion for teaching mathematics, and the pointlessness of impostor syndrome. Emily details her …
00:53:44 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Chapter 22: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson: 'I'm Never Having Salad Again'
Actor Ólafur 'Darri' Ólafsson joins Emily & Haley to discuss being star-struck on the set of 'Severance,' his role in the 'Eurovision Song Contest,' and is the first guest to wonder how Emily & Haley…
01:02:24 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Chapter 21: Peppermint: 'Black Socks, Spiderwebs, and Candy Canes'
Actress, singer, and drag royalty Peppermint joins Emily & Haley to discuss the glory days of MySpace, why you should never accept socks from strangers, and what holiday ornaments have to do with her…
00:54:38 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Chapter 20: Gianmarco Soresi: 'Failing Into Being Okay (For Now)'
Stand-up comedian and child of divorce Gianmarco Soresi joins Emily and Haley to discuss his fear of narrow sidewalks, mastering the art of the handstand, and when it is appropriate to take a bow. Em…
00:46:07 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Chapter 19: Sydney Cole Alexander: 'It’s A Marathon, Not A Sprint (Just Keep Swimming)'
Actress Sydney Cole Alexander joins Emily and Haley to discuss how a Crest commercial influenced her role on Apple TV's 'Severance,' her first film premiere (which Emily also attended), and how switc…
00:38:07 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Chapter 18: Brandon Gardner: 'Maybe There's Still Hope?'
Producer and writer Brandon Gardner joins Emily and Haley to discuss his Peacock series ‘In The Know,’ what lie killed his dreams to be an architect, and his creative partnership with Zach Woods. Emi…
00:49:29 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Chapter 17: Colt Prattes: 'Finally "Making It"'
Actor and dancer Colt Prattes joins Emily and Haley to discuss ‘Aladdin’ on Broadway, touring with P!nk, and his new Netflix movie, ‘The Merry Gentlemen.’ Emily admires Nick Jonas’s butt, Haley teach…
00:44:48 |
Mon 30 Dec 2024
Chapter 16: Brooke Lena Johnson: 'Keep On Keepin' On (I Hope You Like Me, Please Don't Laugh)'
Actress Brooke Lena Johnson joins Emily and Haley to discuss her role in Prime's 'Cruel Intentions,' how she became a part of a puppeteering disaster, and her career as a professional figure skater. …
00:40:21 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Chapter 15: Margaret Cho: 'The Ever-Evolving Adventure'
Stand-up comedy royalty Margaret Cho joins Emily and Haley to discuss her reason for starting her comedy career, her incredible film 'All That We Love,' and her upcoming residency at Joe's Pub in New…
00:42:51 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
Chapter 14: Sam Palladio: 'Who Knew A Country Music Star Could be Cornish?'
Actor and musician Sam Palladio sits down with Emily to discuss a Metallica t-shirt deciding his fate, what it's like being BFFs with Charles Esten, and his time on the hit series 'Nashville.' Emily …
00:47:03 |
Mon 09 Sep 2024
Chapter 13: John Magaro: 'Finally, Some Stability...At Least For Now #YOLO2024'
Actor John Magaro joins the BFFs as they tackle the worst things about being an actor, the Swedish Viking Museum, and their love of Britt Lower. Emily tells the story of how she and John met, Haley a…
00:42:04 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Chapter 12: Sam Kieffer: 'Have Gratitude, Stupid.'
'Enemy in Paris' podcast host Sam Kieffer joins the BFFs to discuss his fear of teenagers, confusing everyone at Comic Con, and what it's like to be so bad at an instrument that your instructor refus…
01:04:16 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Mini Ep(ilogue): Sona Movsesian
In this hilarious mini-episode, Emily & Haley dive into their conversation with 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' co-host and New York Times Best-Selling author Sona Movsesian. The ladies discuss time-t…
00:20:19 |
Mon 01 Jul 2024
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