More Better with Stephanie & Melissa

Buenos dias More Betterinos! Since it’s January and we’re all in that More Year, More Better spirit (or trying to be), we thought we would tackle one of the most important parts of the day: Mornings. Stephanie (Morning Person™) and Melissa (Not A Morning Person™) discuss all of the things that come with starting the day. From waking up with the sun (or not), to early workou...

Listen. Sometimes it’s just time to hit the reset button. Nothing to do with a certain date on the calendar necessarily… but this time of year may or may not make you start taking stock of your life. Whether it’s having that hard conversation with a friend, reorganizing the ol’ junk drawer or eating your feelings with tortillas, we all need to shake things up once in a whi...

What to do when you’re about to marry the love of your life and your family ACTUALLY speaks now and do not forever hold their peace? This week, Stephanie and Melissa read an email from listener Rachel, who is having trouble navigating the fact that she and her now husband come from completely different cultures. Steph and Mel share their experiences and thoughts on how to navigate multicultu...

It’s holiday seaz once again, and we don’t know about y’all — but we’ve been party hopping! As a sweet seasonal treat, we're resharing this very handy (and cutie and funny) episode from season one alllllll about Work Parties. Happy schmoozing! // The dreaded work party. It’s a party! There’s an open bar! But it’s also…work. How do you let loos...

‘Tis the season to dig up Abuelita’s recipe book and get to work. On today’s episode Stephanie and Melissa put on their best holiday onesies and talk all things family recipes. From family feuds over beans (watch out for the flying frijoles, you’ll shoot your eye out!), to memories of Christmas morning arepas — they discuss what their families eat during the holiday s...

Stephanie has Gouda. Melissa has Rosie. Here at More Better we believe that every human should have a familiar. On today’s episode, our animal-loving heroines discuss all things pets. From their childhood fish and bonkers orange cats (IYKYK), thoughts on dog fashion, that one time that Melissa got really into the Cesar Millan training thing, that other time that Steph dyed her dog Banjo&rsqu...

‘Tis the season for reunions! Picture it now: Catching up with your hometown friends at the cozy local dive on Thanksgiving Eve, making small talk with Tía Mari on Noche Buena en La Sala while decked out in your living room best, running into the inventor of Post-Its at your high school reunion and performing a meticulously choreographed dance to “Time After Time” by Cyndi...

The holidays are coming, which means…(drumroll, trumpet, orchestral music)... PACKING SEASON!! The More Better gals get into it about packing cubes, pre-trip outfit try-ons, and tricks to avoid forgetting your damn toothbrush. Melissa reveals an essential hack for busy traveling parents, a dedicated dirty laundry suitcase, and Stephanie shares her personal distaste for backpacks (ruin the l...

Have you ever been in a cult? ( Are you sure? ) Are Disney Adults in a cult? What about Serious Coffee People? How obsessed with Mother God are you? On today’s episode, Stephanie and Melissa discuss all of the cults and cult-ish groups they’ve encountered in their lives, share which ones they surprisingly found themselves a part of and strategize about how to more better avoid cults in...

A good haircut can change your whole personality. Picture this: You walk out of the salon with a c*nty little wolf-bob-mullet and suddenly the skies are bluer than they've ever been, the birds are chirping AT you and you feel like you can take on the world. A bad haircut? Well, that can ruin your life in an instant. On today’s episode, Stephanie and Melissa discuss the science and poetry of...

How long do you think you could survive in a zombie apocalypse? One minute? One week? One year? Forever? This week, in honor of the spookiest of holidays, Stephanie and Melissa discuss how to become more better at existing in a hypothetical world riddled with the living dead. Join our sort-of fearless hosts as they discuss their favorite zombie movies, ponder about which vehicle would mow down hoa...

How would your proudest relative describe you? Is that the same way you describe yourself? What is the story that you're telling yourself… and the world? On today’s episode Stephanie and Melissa welcome their dear friend, the multitalented Gloria Calderón Kellett to discuss storytelling with authenticity. The ladies share about moments in their lives in which they showed up aut...

Thigh high boots? Check. Plaid shirt? Check. Big ass hat? Check. Yes, it’s that time of year again... Christian Girl Autumn. Er- Pumpkin Spice Season. Er- Lenny Kravitz in a Humongous Scarf Time. Wait no… it’s fall. And how does one properly *do* fall? This week, Stephanie and Melissa discuss the ever-growing prominence of Fall Culture and the joys and pressures to really make t...

 Bodies. We all got ‘em. We all have a unique relationship with our own. And Stephanie and Melissa aren’t any different. This week, MB listener Joetta sends us a voice note asking how she can be more better at loving her body the way that it is. From crackling knees to giving birth to late-in-life feet growth to the pressures of body image — our always genuine hosts open up...

 Hiiiieeeee More Better fam! We need your help to win FOUR Signal Awards. We’re super excited to share that More Better with Stephanie and Melissa is a finalist in FOUR categories: Best Comedy Episode (for "Vindication!" with Chelsea Peretti), Advice & How To, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, AND Buddy Podcast! This means so much to our whole team, and it's an incredible opportuni...

Beep beep, delivery! Someone’s at the pod door and it’s… YOU! Welcome to the very first mailbag episode of season dos. On today’s episode, the ladies read (and listen to) your many sweet, funny, vulnerable and spicy letters for them. From heartbreak to insecurities to top secret hot goss that we had to bleep the names out of, there’s SO much to dig into. Steph shares...

What makes a “girl's girl”? Is it wiping a stranger's tears in the bathroom, helping her block her ex’s number and then lending her your lip gloss? Does it mean agreeing with every woman you’ve ever met (or haven’t met), on every subject, no matter what it is? Or is it as simple as stepping off another girl’s couple if you’re a contestant on Love Island? I...

Decisions… decisions…  Hot coffee or iced coffee? New York or LA? Stephanie or Melissa? *Air horn sound* Trick question. Obviously the answer is both. And they’re back! For another season of More Better. On the inaugural episode of season two, our self-improvement heroines discuss the skill of making decisions. From the challenge of big life choices to picking what shoes t...

Stephanie and Melissa are back with an all new season of "More Better." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilmer and Freddy sit down with actress, director, and podcast host Melissa Fumero to talk about her career journey from soap operas to Brooklyn 99. Melissa shares stories from early in her career, including meeting her husband on set and finding her comedic voice. They dive into the challenges of press tours, staying fresh in the industry, and the thrill of directing shows like Primo and Gordita...

In part two of their chat with Melissa Fumero, Wilmer and Freddy dig into friendship, advice, and Melissa’s podcast More Better . Melissa opens up about sharing culture with her kids, staying connected with castmates, and finding joy in new roles. The tables turn as Wilmer and Freddy each ask Melissa for advice on how they can be “more better” in their own lives. It’s an ho...

Well, this is it. For the past 40 episodes we’ve gathered here wherever you listen to podcasts to laugh, to cry, and to become un poquito más mejor. On the season one finale of More Better, Stephanie and Melissa continue the Listener Mailbag Extravaganza Bonanza. In celebration of you, our lovely listeners and community, Steph and Mel are once again reading your messages, listening to...

Buckle up, More Better-ettes, because today we’re kicking off our two-part season finale. We’ve been reading your e-mails, comments and DMs all year and are dedicating our last two episodes to YOU! This week, Stephanie and Melissa are reading your messages, looking at pictures of your pets and answering some rapid-fire questions. After all’s said and done, Stephanie may just have...

Is reality TV rotting our minds or providing community? Are you more of a Scheana or an Ariana? Do you remember where you were when New York made her TV debut on Flavor of Love? What’s your Real Housewives tagline? Today, Stephanie, a self-proclaimed reality TV superfan and Melissa, definitely not that, discuss the genre’s history, impact and most iconic moments. In the end, Melissa le...

What to do when you’re about to marry the love of your life and your family ACTUALLY speaks now and do not forever hold their peace? This week, Stephanie and Melissa read an email from listener Rachel, who is having trouble navigating the fact that she and her now husband come from completely different cultures. Steph and Mel share their experiences and thoughts on how to navigate multicultu...