UNGLAMOROUS TRUTHS with The Downtown Girls

Happy New Year yall. The motto: if something’s heavy, let that shit go. We chat about which old artistic version of ourselves we are leaving behind from last year and if those bigass white boards are actually helpful (jury’s still out on that)… Welcome to 2025!

NEWWW EPISODE ALERT!! Just in time for Sag season we have a tremendous gift for you all! Today's guest Xosha Rocquemore (PRECIOUS, THE MINDY PROJECT, CHERISH THE DAY, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD) stops by and talks all things authenticity, managing expectations and living in the now. A time was had!!!

Things we're thankful for: 1) greens 2) beans 3) potatoes 4) tomatoes and You! Happy holidays Family!

We’re in the studio with the hyper-talented Marcel Spears! You’ve seen him on CBS’ hit show, “The Neighborhood”, as well as ABC’s “The Mayor,” and the Broadway smash and our personal fave, “Fat Ham.” Join us as we chat with Marcel about going from stage to screen and having a chip on your shoulder for the best of reasons.

What do a 90s NBA draft pick, Rosie the Riveter, and Carlita the Cow have in common? HORROR STORIES.   Join us on an extra special Halloween-edition of Unglamorous Truths, where we share horror stories about the wildest things that have happened to us in Hollywood. Spoiler Alert: There will be unsolicited orgasm wails. #unglamoroustruths

In today’s mini episode, we discuss three important words. Mothaf$ckin. You. Season.

No, you’re not the only one feeling like Hollywood has changed. In this check in, we chat about how the industry is doing a year after the strike and what we can all do to keep holding on cuz, chile, the road is getting bumpy!

This week we dive into proof of concepts… what are they? Are they necessary? How do they create leverage for you as the creative? Crys shares her journey creating the film Savage Season as an official proof of concept. It’s September and it’s time to focus. Join us.

We have a true GENIUS and VISIONARY in the studio this week. Today’s guest (THE MS. PAT SHOW, HOTEL COCAINE) is a true “infini-hyphenate” artist from South Central L.A…. Their play THE GAZE was not only an O'Neill NPC finalist, but their award-winning digital series THE GAZE SERIES is a two-time Daytime EMMY Award nominee and Webby Award honoree. They just finished an astonishing creative live...

In today’s episode we chat with an old homie and a very special stand-up guest, Herman Wrice. You’ve seen him from the Kevin Lang Show, Herm + Homies, major comedy clubs around LA, oh… and the back of his head was in a commercial with Bella Hadid. We’re talking all things stand-up, let’s go!!!! #UnglamorousTruths

In our final YEAR'S BEST episode, one of our faves, the word of the day is: Demystification. We are joined by Olivia Charmaine Bernardez, a Netflix exec, in a special look at Hollywood from the OTHER side of the table. It's gets interesting, you do not want to miss this masterclass!! #unglamoroustruths

You get a big ass check and start feeling yourself so you blow it all on a brand new whip, but then you don’t get another check for months and have to pinch those coins, honey. Been there, done that. This episode discusses managing money (and stress) when you don’t work a 9-5. You get a few lump sums throughout the year and are expected to make that shit last. How Sway?!REPLAY THE EPISODE, "H...

In this week's replay episode, we are reintroducing ourselves with Bashir and Diallo. In the 'stu, we talk about everything from music to motivation, we laugh, someone cries, and of course there is singing. Go watch/listen to this one NOOOOOWWW! #unglamoroustruths #podcast #fyp #allowmetointroducemyself

On today’s rewind episode we have the BOOKED and busy Nefetari Spencer! She is an actor and writer hailing from the South Side of Chicago, who has written for the Oscars, American Music Awards and the Golden Globes and can be seen acting on “Southside,” “Reasonable Doubt” and “Sherman’s Showcase.” Nef sits down in the studio with us to chat about the unglamorous truths about endurance. How do you...

To celebrate our One Year Anniversary, we're going into the archives and starting where it all began - struggling on that damn magical bus. Descend into the treacherous + joyful shenanigans of living as roommates in New York City together and listen to our very first episode and how it all started. #downtowngirls #unglamoroustruths

This week YOU asked us questions and we answered. Thank you for being such amazing listeners and rocking with us. Welcome to the fishbowl, it's about to get raw.

We sat down with THEEE multi-talented Brandon Kyle Goodman (Big Mouth, Human Resources, Modern Love) to discuss our love of boundaries, messiness, and a good career pivot.

This week in the ‘stu we have one of our faves, Devere Rogers (HONK FOR JESUS, SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY) and he is showing us how to tap into that inner child okurrrr? From the wildest auditions to sniffing flour for Power, Devere is the King of Fun and he's got real game to share about keeping acting fun. Get into this neeeeow!

This week we are joined by the powerhouse LaNisa Frederick of Hashtag Booked. She’s a dynamic, award-winning actress that you may have seen on Brooklyn 99 and Young Sheldon. She’s also a TV writer, and let’s not forget... a flautist. *Cue Andre 3000* Join us in the studio as LaNisa shares about co-creating Hashtag Booked — a groundbreaking online series examining the joys and misfortunes of being...

Newww episode and baybeee it's giving the one-two punch: a true kiki (let's talk about late nights in Miami), plus free game on how to tackle that ever-relentless girl, Change. Join us in the studio with the brilliant Laticia Rolle, a woman of many hats: the CEO of Tress, a queen, an actress, the creator of podcast Girl, We Got This, and an Aquarius (one time for the birthday girl). This i...

We brought the legend Bentley Kyle Evans (Showrunner of MARTIN, JAMIE FOXX SHOW) back to the stu’ to explain how he pioneered his own independent studio. Bentley spilled plenty of unglamorous truths, you’ll want to listen to this…

Unglamorous Truths kicks off our first guests of the year with the legendary, Emmy-nominated writer/actors, Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle (SOUTH SIDE, SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE, LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON). We talk about everything from music to motivation, we laugh, someone cries, and of course there is singing. Go watch/listen to this one NEOOOOOWWW! EPISODE THIRTY FOUR, "Sitting Down with Dial...

Hey 2024, we like you so far. Also thank youuuuu to our Unglamorous Truths creative tribe for being so dope, so innovative, and so real with us. Join us this week as we set our intentions for this next year.

We say goodbye to 2023 and reflect on the rollercoaster ride that was this year. Do yourself a favor and thank yourself for making it through. You got this. 2024 is going to look so good on you. Attention: We do not claim ownership or the rights to any music in this episode.

This week we chat about those two lil letters that we need to get better saying…. N-O. How do you effectively say NO in your career and your life to create more space? This might be our new favorite word....