My Only Friends

Marjan Tabibzada is a top beauty and fashion creator and Afghan-American talent whose viral content spans GRWMs, elevated makeup tutorials, and personal storytelling around her experience in the beauty industry. One of six siblings and a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing, Marjan blends her academic foundation with hands on industry...

Elena has worked on over 100 movies & TV shows, ranging from $200K indies to $300M blockbusters, that have totaled over $10 Billion at the worldwide box office. Born in Germany to a German mother and Spanish father, Elena started performing during her childhood in plays such as "Return to Neverland" and "The Nutcracker." After graduating from  Cornell University,  she continued her studies at the...

John Krause is an actor, singer, and music educator. He recently closed two shows in the LA Area. Tarantino: Live at Cinevita, where he played Pulp Fictions's "Vincent" and shredded on the guitar, and the world premier of Millenials Are Killing Musicals at the Colony Theater in Burbank where he appeared as "Nate/ Atlas." He is best known for his roles in Broadway and touring musicals. Other credit...

Maya Stoyan is best known for her recurring roles on hit television shows including Castle, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and her role as the main villain in the one and only NCIS Trilogy crossover. She has also guest-starred on fan favorites such as Grey's Anatomy, The Resident, and Magnum P.I., among others.   On the big screen, Maya has played leading and supporting roles opposite an impress...

Mitchell Gerrard Johnson is a performer, stylist, and content creator turning nostalgic pop culture moments into viral, high-energy content—with glam, chaos, and a strong sense of humor. Mitchell and I connected through our mutual experience of being called up on stage with Hilary Duff to do her viral With Love dance. We talk all things Hilary Duff, our relationship to social media, and the impact...

Maiara Walsh is a true multi-hyphenate creative; Brazilian American actress, director, writer, producer, and singer, her work spans film, television, music, and art. She has built a creative practice rooted in bold storytelling and artistic independence, most recently bringing her directorial debut feature film BIGHT, a psychological thriller with a distinct visual identity, from concept to screen...

As a Los Angeles native, Anastasia Washington began professionally acting and singing at just 3-years-old and has since done everything under the show biz sun. Her lengthy list of award-winning talents have given her many titles including: Actress, Comedian, Podcaster, Writer, Director, Singer, Curvy Model, Comic Con Panelist, and Dance Hall Queen . Her work can be seen on-screen in productions su...

Whitt Laxson is a TV producer and content creator based in Tampa, Florida. Since 2020, he's produced the lifestyle program Daytime at Tampa's NBC affiliate, WFLA. He's also host of the Hilary Duff fan podcast Duff Enough and creator of @DuffEnoughProject on social media. Whitt is an avid movie goer, a pop culture junkie and a Disney theme park enthusiast.   Follow Me! Instagram | @myonlyfriendspod...

On this episode I sit down with my very first podcast guest ever Sarah Quinn to talk about one of the best nights of my life. Recently, I was up on stage with THE Hilary Duff and it was absolutelty what dreams are made of. Enjoy!     Follow Me! Instagram | @myonlyfriendspodcast Website | https://myonlyfriendspodcast.com TikTok | @thebrittanyrizzo Listen to "My Only Friends" Spotify: https://open.s...

Steve Garraty is the author of  Greatfruit: How Cancer Led to Living a More Fruitful Life , a speaker, and a longtime business leader. Diagnosed with Hodgkin's as a teenager, his life was interrupted early by illness, uncertainty, and adversity that reshaped how he viewed growth, resilience, and what truly matters. That experience became the foundation for his mission to help others reframe perspe...

My nephew Nash recently took a trip to the Long Island Childrens Musuem. He got to get a taste of what it was like to record a radio show, be a newscaster, and create core memories- quite literally. Nash was so excited to think he could listen to himself on the way to school instead of kidsbop. I wanted to share this with my listeners as I talk about Nash so often and he brings so much joy. 

Will Madden began his career as an actor following his classical training at The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art and the Boston University School of Theatre. After starring in the Sundance Film Festival feature Beast Beast (EP Alec Baldwin) he made his studio debut as the titular serial killer in MGM/Orion Classics' The Wolf of Snow Hollow. He has subsequently starred in numerous independen...

Kitty Swink is a film, stage, and television actress. Kitty made her film debut in a minor role in the 1987 comedy Like Father Like Son , followed by a supporting part in Paul Schrader 's biopic Patty Hearst (. She has worked primarily in television, including guest appearances on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1999), Judging Amy (2005), and Without a Trace (2006) She was then 2024 recipient of the R...

Stephanie Garvin is an international filmmaker based in Los Angeles, Chicago and Scottsdale. She is excited to announce her newest venture as Founder and CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation !  She serves as an executive producer on  Maserati: The Brothers ,(Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, and Jessica Alba)developing a strategic affiliation between the Maserati production and HEC.    In 2013, she tr...

Marquise C. Brown is an actress, writer, and motivational speaker. Beginning her acting career at a young age, she worked her way up, appearing in National TV commercials for brands like Disney, Barbie, and Universal Studios Islands of Adventure; as well as landing roles on networks like NBC, Fox, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, Disney, ABC, and CBS All Access (Paramount+). Having years of experience in en...

Today's episode is not your regular My Only Friends episode. Micky Shiloah and I sit down for a check-in. We discuss shifting from a scarcity mindset, The Hunting Wives, how I dropped him into a trash can full of chicken, and of course the impact of Titanic.  It is also Micky's birthday the day this will be released so make sure to wish him well!   You can follow Micky on instagram @mickyshiloah F...

Kait Hanson is a Washington, DC-based reporter and photographer available for freelance assignments. Her work has appeared in Vanity Fair, Travel + Leisure, TODAY, TIME, CNN, NBC News, Coastal Living, AllRecipes, Frommer's, Fodor's Travel, People Magazine, and more. She holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Penn State and has earned national recognition for her work in writing and social media, as...

Alex Grech is an Australian actor, stuntman, and rising star. After backpacking around the world and settling in to study at NYU's TISCH School of Arts, learning at the prestigious Experimental Theatre Wing in TISCH, Alex has his first big break in the upcoming independent musical feature film, Juliet & Romeo alongside an all-star cast featuring Rebel Wilson, Jason Issacs, Rupert Everett and more....

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, Native American actor and stuntman, Skyler Bible, has become a familiar face whose loveable and distressed characters have been seen around the world at international festivals, streaming, and on the big screen. Skyler has played many diverse characters on TV shows including: Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett  as Luke Skywalker's best friend, who stands up for...

Madison Elise Rogers was born and raised in La Grange, Tennessee where she began her career as an actress. Initially enrolling in acting classes to help break her out of her painfully shy shell, Rogers found an unexpected passion for the craft that led her to her budding career. Her family moved within the Southern region of the US, creating a true, Southern Belle after living in both Memphis and...

Braeden Webb De La Garza, born in Grapevine, Texas, to Kerissa Webb and David De La Garza is an actor, musician, and singer. Starting at the age of seven, Braeden has performed in multiple stage productions, and starred in numerous projects both large and small, most recently as Prince Emmett in "The Quest" (Disney+), and Brent Chambers in "Cruel Summer" (Freeform/Hulu). Not only does he enjoy bei...

Originally from outside Boston, MA, Chad has been in LA for 19 years. With a background in performing on stage, be it acting, singing or dancing, Chad continues to foster his talent in the TV/Film landscape and periodically dives into theater. You can catch him recurring now on MAX's hit series The Pitt  and find him as a supporting role in Jillian Bell's upcoming Hulu comedy feature Summer of 69...

Josh Plasse is an actor, boxer, writer, and producer born in Virginia. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University from 2011 to 2013 and was privately coached by Joseph Obermueller. He moved from Virginia to Hollywood with only 5 months of acting experience to expand his acting career. In 2018, he guest-starred as Chris Cleaver on the long-running hit ABC drama,  Grey's Anatomy . He was later cas...

In this episode we get real, we get a case of the giggles, and we talk a lot about Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff. Micky Shiloah joins me today for a check-in.     

Born in a suburb in Texas, Jennifer started doing theatre at the age of six. Her favorite place to be was on the stage doing musicals and serious stage productions, even at a young age. This quickly transitioned to work in local Texas commercials, TV, and film work. Her most notable work in Texas was a film starring Michael Caine and Robert Duvall. As Jennifer grew older, she broadened her horizon...