Moms Art Too

This week we have the conclusion to our conversation with the amazing Tyler Townsend. Picking up where we left off last week, Tyler takes us through the rest of his career trajectory and how he ended up moving from Production Assistant to Camera Operator and Teacher. What’s it like working on an international undercover docu series? Just how many bananas and tubes of Preparation H does it take to...

This week we’re joined by the multi-talented Tyler Townsend! Mel and Brooke are regaled with tales from Tyler’s life about being a fourth generation magician, working as a child actor, and growing up around the film industry. We’ll also hear about his life harrowing final year at the Theater of The Dramatic Arts, and his leap from acting into production. Are you dying to know how rowdy the Society...

This week Mel and Brooke are joined by their podcast producer, Rob Adler! While Rob catalogs his journey from mullets and Minnesota to podcasts and NYC, Brooke remembers to check the obituaries for potential job openings. They get into the value overly honest roommates, working as a freelance producer, and Rob defends the honor of the Minneapolis music scene. Check out Rob's new album ⁠NY Stic...

It's another episode of just Mel and Brooke connecting at the start of the month to give a look at what August has in store for the Moms Art Too community! They break down the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike and why it is now so difficult for working actors and writers to make a living. Don't worry, we'll also get some sage Sicilian Grandpa advice (leave the gun, take the cannoli, and chill t...

This week Mel and Brooke finish their amazing discussion with intimacy coordinator and embodiment coach, Lauren Lovett. While Mel actively jinxes all her wants, Lauren shares how somatic experiencing helps her clients take their trauma and rage to work with it in a positive way and talks about the differences between adaptive anger and maladaptive anger. Meanwhile, we get an inside look at the gli...

This week on Moms Art Too intimacy coordinator and embodiment coach, Lauren Lovett stops by to share her path in show business. Lauren chats about what it was like attending Julliard for acting in the 90's, and how she works on creative projects educating actors that consent is conditional and varied to help the create a safe environment that can also create art. Meanwhile, Mel does everything...

This week Moms Art Too returns for a little bit of Mel and Brooke! The two take a look at the Forbes article "13 Things You Can Do This Week That Will Impact Your Life For Decades." Will the article contain such sage advice like "No murder-casts before bedtime"? Most likely not, but that's why you listen to Moms Art Too, so let's get to it! WATCH the NEVER HEARD or SEEN...

Mamma Mia, do we have an episode for you today! The writer, director, actor, and frequent top of Moms Art Too, Ted Tobin, sits down with Mel and Brooke to discuss some of his favorite shows. While Brooke explains that lake fish are not to be trifled with, and Mel ponders whether Taxi and M*A*S*H* provide enough education for you to skip college, Ted shares a few different series to help get you th...

This week Mel and Brooke are joined by the amazingly talented Los Angeles-based producer, writer and director, Anthony "Tony" Estrada. Tony shares his journey from interning at MGM Studios to manifesting jobs working with Jenifer Lopez and Nicki Minaj. Not only that, Tony tells us how a speeding ticket lead to one of his first big breaks in show business. While Mel and Brooke discuss wether Air Pl...

This week, Candice Czubernat, therapist and founder of Affirming Therapy and The Christian Closet swings by to talk about her work supporting members of the LGTBQ+ community through affirming online counseling and coaching practice. Candice shares her personal story of how her own life path led her to help others at the intersection of their LGBTQ+ identity and their faith. Brooke also takes a har...

Stacia Welborn joins Mel and Brooke this week for a great conversation about her life path to becoming a successful realtor. She shares her journey from starting out as a dancer, then building her own pilates teaching business, to making a career change into realty. Listen in for an inspirational conversation about how life balance is rarely 50/50 and how committing to taking a chance can pay off!...

This week Unkle Cam stops by to help Mel and Brooke review a book from their childhood, "Sweet Valley High". They quickly find out that this young adult novel has not aged well and is a lot more sour than it is sweet. Along the way we learn that Cam was a book store model and the Mel is ride or die for Judy Blume. Who is this book intended for? Certainly not kids, but this podcast episode is absol...

This week we've got a special mini episode that has a little bit of everything. Not only does it have Unkle Cam and his patented Hot Takes, but Mel and Brooke figure out why 42 is the worst age, they debate what movies Jennifer Coolidge was and wasn't in, and are joined by Andres Clemente for some exciting news! Much like an appetizer sampler platter, this episode will give you a taste of...

CBS Executive Producer, Mark Gross, returns this week to chat with Mel and Brooke on what possible pathways you can take when starting out in the industry and Mark give insight on how to grow your career into becoming a working writer. How do you network and promote yourself? What's the best way to get producers to notice your writing? Together they discuss how to get on the lot and what to do whe...

This week Mel and Brooke get together to talk about their quirks and irks! Is Joe Biden just a shampoo connoisseur saving humanity one scalp sniff at a time? What exactly is Santa's cardboard village? What's the most covert way to smell a glass? They'll figure it all out on this months' Little Bit of Mel Brooke episode! WATCH the NEVER HEARD or SEEN before footage on  ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠  ...

Mel and Brooke catch up with their fellow former ex-pat, Langdon Comee, who shares her story of returning to the U.S. and working to become the CEO of The Chesapeake Center after living in Panama for seven years. We'll examine what it's like to transition from the easy going culture of Panama back to the more rigid U.S. structures, finding life balance, and simplifying things to recontextualize wh...

For any month with five Wednesdays we'll be flashing back to some of our favorite guests and conversations. This week we're revisiting our interview with the multi-talented Wynter Rosen @wynterrosen of the @lasbambitches. Make sure you give this episode a listen so you're all caught up for Wynter's future return to Moms Art Too!  WATCH the NEVER HEARD or SEEN before footage on http...

We are joined by Tony Award-Winning Producer, Creative Director, and Film Producer, Adrian Salpeter, for our monthly Industry Insider episode! Adrian shares his story from starting out as an assistant to supporting artists and facilitating their projects as a successful producer. Mel and Brooke dive into the conversation to discuss Adrian's insights on the importance of relationships, the need for...

This week Mel and Brooke catch up and chat about the latest and the greatest. What's weirder to rub on your feet, Vick's or Vaseline? Is cottage core just a new fashion wave for burgeoning cultists? When will the weather be nice enough for Mel to wear bathing suits 24/7? We'll figure out the answers to these questions and more on Moms Art Too! Visit our affiliate:  Moonlite Moonlite tu...

This week Stephanie Taylor of @scvpackwalk shares her story of how she built a community that empowers women and teaches dog owners how to connect with their pets. Along the way we'll be reminded of the power of Oprah, the superiority of pooper scoopers over rakes, and how you need to prepare yourself to become lucky. Learn more here about Stephanie's amazing work! Visit our affiliate: Moonlite Mo...

Comedian and Actor, Shawn Gnandt, joins Mel and Brooke this week to review the 2018 documentary: Three Identical Strangers. While they chat about the finer points of the nature vs nurture argument, they tackle perhaps an even bigger age old debate: to spoil or not to spoil. But no spoilers here, you'll have to listen to find out what happens! Visit our affiliate: Moonlite Moonlite turns your smart...

Mel and Brooke welcome Executive Producer, Showrunner, and comedian, Mark Gross to share his journey to finding success in show business. Mark takes us along his path starting as a standup comedian subsiding on cloudy water and unlimited Doritos all the way to a working as an Executive Producer on the hit CBS comedy Mike and Molly. While Mark inspires us to get out of our comfort zones to push for...

This week Mel and Brooke sit down to chat about The Sublet Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. While they look into how caring less has helped give them more control they're left to ponder some bigger questions. Was Picasso a master painter or did he just need better glasses? Are cats innately temperamental or do they just need a crystal healing session? Jump in and find out! Don't fo...

To help sort through the highs and lows of this years Academy Awards, Unkle Cam joins us to share his hot takes on Hollywood's hottest night. Not just focused on film and fashion, Mel and Brooke also talk about another burning topic: rashes. If you missed the awards, don't worry, we'll get you caught up on why Lady Gaga is the best, and why Hugh Grant is the worst. Follow Cam on instagram: @karenf...

Join Brooke and Mel in the first of a two part mini-series surrounding this years Academy Awards! Our hosts sort out who they think will win and who they believe should win. Was Blonde too experimental? Will all remain Quiet On The Western Front when Mel and Brooke disagree about the WWI Best Picture Nominee? Jump in and find out! Share your own predictions with us on instagram @momsarttoo Don't f...