Literally Heinous

NYC singer-songwriter and jazz performer ⁠Nick Cesares⁠ joins Literally Heinous to talk about how mentorship from Phil Collins (yes, Tarzan Phil Collins) and reality TV have shaped his journey as a musician. We talk about the songwriting and production process, reminisce about the show where we first met, and swap stories about life in NYC. I make my case for why I have every right to judge new tr...

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...

New to the Literally Heinous Cinematic Universe, Abby Poirier joins me to dive deep into the Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell breakup and Rachael's appearance on Call Her Daddy. After four years together, the Bachelor couple—once considered one of the strongest in recent history—has officially called it quits. Matt’s cryptic 6 a.m. God-fearing breakup post left fans with more questions than...

~*~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 plann...

My new NYC friend, Carmel Barsh, makes her Lit Hein (and podcast) debut. Carmel joins Lily as a newly single, straight-curious NYC comedian ready to share her thoughts on sexuality, geography and religion. In this episode, Carmel and I discuss her coming out story and how she told her friends and family she is gay (it's not sad, don't worry). We also talk about men (trigger warning) and wh...

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 heal...

My delusions got the best of me, and I went rogue: I am hosting a comedy show and dance party in NYC. And it sold out in 24 hours!!!!! I've been working on this event since the end of May, and it's almost here! I'm taking you guys through how I came up with the idea and how I pulled everything together. I talk about securing the venue, getting my lineup, the naming debacle and the sick...

my BFF Zoe Johnston is back on Lit Hein, and guess what? we are back in the same city! after 2 years of living together, and 5 months living apart, Zoe joined me in NYC. on this episode, I talk to Zoe about her moving experience, apartment hunting, cohabitating with her boyfriend and what her thoughts on the city are. we talk about the NYC comedy scene and what Brooklyn open mics are like. we also...

oh wow this is a special one!!!! seven months ago, I finished filming season 1 of a celebrity guessing game show. it was the most whirlwind, life-changing experience I could have hoped for. I'm so excited to share my experience with you all. I talk about what prompted me to apply to be a contestant, the casting process, the show itself, my Suge Knight moment and some funny memories of filming...

my dad joins Literally Heinous to give a crash course on OJ Simpson for all of us who were too young to remember or not born during the scandal. the OJ scandal to my dad is what Taylor vs Kim is to me. in the second half of the episode, we give our thoughts on Taylor Swift's new album, Tortured Poets Department, and I give my dad some background on some of the songs' meanings. enjoy!!! (00...

Taylor Peterson and Madeline Schneider are certified girly pop film bros and joining Lit Hein to give their thoughts on the 2024 Oscars and the films nominated. We discuss the Lily Gladstone/Emma Stone race, Cillian Murphy being adorable all the time, the pity party of Bradley Cooper and some celebrity blind items at the event you may not have heard.

Lit Hein favorite Duke Puterbaugh is back on the pod and we are deep diving on our #1 girl, Ariana Grande. Duke and I are die hard Stans and Ariana historians, so you're going to want to learn from us. We go back in time and talk about Ariana's climb to fame and the relationships and drama that set up her 7th album, Eternal Sunshine. We talk about why we love her and give pieces of Ariana...

Rita Rae Roxx invented "it girl" behavior. Have you ever been to a concert and seen the cool, pretty girl in one-of-a-kind clothing who the artists can't take their eyes off of? That was and is Rita. Well, at the beginning of her night -- before she got invited backstage, and then back to the hotel, duh. As a teen in Omaha, she made it her life's mission to go to every concert sh...

*or at least that's what i'm convincing myself i'm doing today, i'm talking about how i filled 8 days of being alone in NYC while my boyfriend was out of state. i *hate* being alone. it's a recipe for death spiraling, doom scrolling, self sabotaging tendencies, especially being so new to the city and not knowing anyone. here is how i filled my 8 days of loneliness and was able...

Lit Hein bestie Maeve Conway joins the podcast today to debrief the Grammys! We talk about Miley Cyrus and her epic wins and performance. I give my uncut thoughts on Taylor Swifts wins and album announcement (please don't come for me). We finish the conversation with our favorite topic, Barbie, and the realizations we've had about the movie now that we're six months away from it. Enjoy...

I am back with a solo episode providing a two month update on living in NYC! A lot of changes and realizations happened since my first NYC episode, and I'm here with a full update on what life has been like since moving here. I also talk about Ariana Grande and her homewrecking allegations, a topic I've put off discussing for awhile. I compare it to other recent celebrity scandals and expl...

This episode was recorded right after my bestie girl Taylor and I woke up from one of the craziest nights (and mornings) of our lives. Although we were in no condition to read classic literature or operate heavy machinery, we needed to update the Lit Hein listeners on our night. The caveat is that I messed up the audio... we can't be pretty, funny, smart AND good at AV?! So bear in mind that t...

I'm sorry that I've been sooooo mysterious lately. Like where even *am* I? That's because I was in the middle of moving to New Yawk baBY. This episode is strictly business, okay?! I have a lot of 'splaining to do, and it's all laid out for you. In this episode, I detail EVERYTHING about the move. From what spawned the move, to how I found the apartment, to physically moving my...

It's Britney B*TCH! Duke Puterbaugh, certified Britney historian and retired Stan Twitter celeb, joins Literally Heinous to discuss Britney Spears' memoir. We summarize the stories and read excerpts of the most important parts. Duke gives insight into her experience as a Britney Stan and how she went to her residency--peak conservatorship--and was seated next to Paris Hilton and got pictur...

Maeve Conway from Gals Getting Rich is back on Literally Heinous with Lily Maslia to catch up on recent influencer drama. (00:00 - 03:49) - Catch up (03:49 - 18:35) - Alix Earle (19:02 - 50:50) - Ken Eurich (50:50 - 01:00:43) - Kit Keenan (01:00:43 - 01:07:29) - Audrey Peters

This week, Lily Maslia ( @lilymaslia ) is talking about four celebrities that most people find cringe, entitled, talentless or rude--none of which are crimes, BTW! (00:00 - 09:55) - Life catch up, more thoughts on Barbie, etc. (09:55 - 23:13) - Ben Platt (25:13 - 44:53) - Madison Beer (44:53 - 50:00) - Doja Cat (55:00 - 52:06) - Hailey Bieber

It's catch up time. After tragedy struck, I had to move out of my beloved, pre-war home I shared with my best friend and move into my boyfriend's 475-square-foot studio. I'm also struggling with some of the most intense body image issues I've ever faced (tw: everything). But, I can't stay too down, because I come bearing a plethora of weird, wacky incidents and funny stories th...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Galambos joins Literally Heinous to answer all of your burning questions about Ozempic and Wegovy, the elusive "miracle" weight loss drug that (seems like) all celebrities are on. We talk about the science behind it, how it works, what it does, what happens when you come off of it and the associated shortage. Enjoy! (00:00 - 06:14) - Celebrities rumored to...

What do Mike Tyson, Robin Williams and Jeremy Allen White (AKA The Bear) have in common? They all came to my mom through her recent psychedelic experience taking Bufo (toad venom) and psilocybin (magic mushrooms). My mom recently went on a psychedelic retreat with like-minded people around the country to embark on a journey of opening their minds through plant-based medicine. She talks about the p...

Women's Gender and Sexuality master's student, Ali Alkalifa, joins Literally Heinous for a discussion on the salacious and explicit teen dramas, Euphoria and The Idol, created by Sam Levinson. We delve into Sam's background and explore the cultural influence of Euphoria. Ali enlightens us about the significance of gender identity and representation, emphasizing the importance of accura...