Riley Klauza & Isa Rodriguez
Not From Here
Welcome to "Not From Here": a podcast dedicated to past versions of ourselves and the current versions of all of you with your hosts, Riley Klauza & Isa Rodriguez. "Not From Here" follows two girls from Michigan that move to New York City and talk about the realities of being struggling actors and women in their early twenties whilst trying to warm the cold hearts of New Yorkers with their unshakable Midwestern kindness.
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Riley Klauza & Isa Rodriguez
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Latest episode
May 18, 2026
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Episodes
Maybe This Year 11.01.2025 38:09
In the first episode of the new year, Riley and Isa catch up on life, reflect on the 2024 holiday season, and share their resolutions as they dive into what the next 12 months have in store! Riley brings the heat with a juicy 2024 Dating Wrapped (you won't want to miss that!), and the two discuss the latest buzz around Bad Bunny's new album and some of the drama surrounding It Ends With...
Alyssa Wray Wrapped 20.12.2024 48:47
Christmas came early this year! 🎄 In their final episode of 2024, Riley and Isa are beyond thrilled to welcome the amazing Alyssa Wray as this week’s special guest! From her unforgettable run on American Idol Season 19 to starring in the Rocky Horror Picture Show alongside Frankie Grande, Alyssa shares her journey from Kentucky to New York City and all the incredible lessons she’s learned along t...
Freaky Friday 14.12.2024 39:52
On this “Freaky Friday” the 13th, Riley and Isa serve up a hilariously chaotic episode! They recap Wicked ’s Golden Globe nominations, discuss standout characters like Boq, and spill the tea on shocking breakups like Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan. The girls dive into all the trending chaos on their “For You Pages” and wrap things up with a playful twist on Variety’s “Actors on Actors” by cre...
Letting Out Your Inner Artist 06.12.2024 41:07
This week Riley and Isa are back with a new episode after a two week Holiday break! There is lots to catch up on as they cover what they have been up to since they last spoke. Tune in to hear about their recent trips, favorite broadway shows, current pop culture events, and how they are feeling individually going into the end of 2024. Make sure to stay till the end for a refreshing conversation on...
"Jazz Chose Me" with Madeline Dalton & Adam Dorfman 15.11.2024 1:06:44
This week the girls are joined by two up and coming musicians in the NYC scene, Madeline Dalton and Adam Dorfman! Both having recently worked on two of Madeline's solo shows, Swingin' With Sara and I Feel the Earth Swing, the duo talk us through their set list and arrangement process as well as the story behind how they met and began collaborating. We learn where the two come from as in...
Staying Grounded with Hannah Kevitt 08.11.2024 54:06
This week, the girls are thrilled to welcome Broadway’s rising star, Hannah Kevitt! After graduating from college and heading straight to “Back to the Future” on Broadway, Hannah shares her incredible journey from campus to curtain call. Now working as the “Claire” Cover in “Maybe Happy Ending” on Broadway, she opens up about the evolution of her career, her growth as a human being, behind-the-sc...
The Man, The Myth, The Legend with Noah Wisniewski 04.11.2024 50:19
The time has FINALLY arrived!! The man, the myth, the legend, and most importantly our social media manager himself, Noah Wisniewski is here with us this week!! Tune in to hear all things from moving to the city, his theatre roots, how he got into the YouTube editing world, dealing with the grief of his Mom, his current work, meeting Normani, and all things Coachella in this fun-packed episode! We...
Fully Developed? 28.10.2024 33:16
This week Riley and Isa talk all things Quarter Life. As Riley has now finally turned 25, the girls give you some crazy life updates and dive into the psychology behind the inevitable quarter life crisis. Whether you listen on your way to work or as you unwind at home, prepare for lots of giggles, as well as some vulnerable shares.
Doing the Damn Thing with Deanna Elise Beaucher 18.10.2024 44:16
This week, Riley and Isa are joined by a New Jersey native, Deanna Elise Beaucher! Throughout the episode, Deanna shares her background in theatre, journey with social media, and experience commuting between New Jersey and New York! Tune in to hear the girls discuss Wawas and the new Wicked collab as well as Deanna's point of view on joining Actors Equity. Get comfy and buckle up for an extr...
Late Nite Bite 11.10.2024 39:09
The girls are coming at you this week with a "Late Nite Bite" as they do a life & pop culture catch up! Grab your favorite midnight snack and buckle up for some mouth watering gossip and giggles!
Risking It with Ryan Scott Oliver 04.10.2024 52:51
This week the girls are joined by dream guest & mentor, Ryan Scott Oliver! With lots of questions on their minds, Riley & Isa interviewed Ryan about his childhood, his arts training, his musical works and future dreams. Tune in to be inspired by a current up and coming musical theatre writer in our industry. From “35MM” to “Tomorrow the Island Dies”, what better way to start off spooky sea...
Getting Back on Track 27.09.2024 40:14
This week the girls talk about the power of routines! Why are they important to people and more specifically, actors? Tune in to hear all about what Riley and Isa are doing to refresh their routines and prep for the new season before them. There's also lots of giggles and details from what they got up to last weekend! In true Not From Here fashion, you'll leave this episode laughing and...
"And That's What You Missed On Glee" with Bailey Forman 20.09.2024 52:05
Calling all GLEEKS and "Loser(s) Like Us" as we are joined by our very first guest of Season 4, Bailey Forman!! We are so excited to introduce you to Bailey and giggle about all things "Glee", West Coast vs. East Coast, Broadway FMK's, and SO much more! Follow along with Bailey's journey: @baileyforman https://www.baileyforman.com/
September Scaries 13.09.2024 39:19
Allow us to RE-introduce ourselves... The girls are back and better than ever as they launch into season 4! After a reintroduction and a debrief of their summers, Riley and Isa give you a glimpse into what is planned for season 4 and why "Not From Here" continues on. Grab a glass of wine and buckle up for the realness that this season holds!
Hot & Healing Girl Summer 28.06.2024 40:43
The girls are back for one final episode to wrap up season 3 of “Not From Here” !! :’) To celebrate the end of the season, Riley & Isa do a little New York check-in on how the city’s been treating them the past 6 months and offer some advice to those who are going through a transitional period. They also do a little dive into what’s coming up for them this “Hot & Healing Girl Summer”.
Quarter Life Crisis 24.06.2024 30:57
This week the girls discuss how Isa is feeling as a fresh 25 year old. They talk how the pandemic affected their early twenties and how they’re focused on grabbing back the reigns for their mid & late twenties.
SHORT & SWEET 15.06.2024 33:51
After a sort of prompted, but also kind of un-prompted month long hiatus... the girls are BACK with a few more episodes to wrap up Season 3! This week the girls cover what you missed while they were gone. There's a lot to catch up on! Tune in for one of the giggliest episodes yet!
Broadway Wannabe's 17.05.2024 42:34
This week Riley and Isa celebrate the 50th episode of Not From Here! They catch you up on what's been going on recently and spend some time reflecting on Not From Here's journey. Tune in to hear about the realities of what "living your dreams" can look like. It may not always be glitter and glamour, but it's important to remind ourselves often that we are worthy as artists...
“Who’s” Lily Kren!? 10.05.2024 35:40
This week the girls are joined by a current broadway performer, Lily Kren! As a current ensemble member in “The Who’s TOMMY”, Lily tells us about her journey to where she is today and all of the things that make her who she is and definitely, Not From Here. Listen in as she talks growing up, college, all of the cool projects she has been a part of since she graduated and moved to NYC, and her broa...
Lights Camera Action with Bella Torres 03.05.2024 39:42
Lights Camera Action is the theme of this week’s episode as we sit down with native michigander, and actress & model, Bella Torres! The girls dish all as Bella shares her background, audition horror stories, favorite gigs, being a Latina in the industry, and even some silly childhood stories as Riley & Bella grew up together! :’) Buckle up for a lot of glitz, glam, and giggles with this ep...
Smashin' Fashion 29.04.2024 47:44
Hi besties, did you miss us?! Isa and Riley are back for a solo episode this week where they delve into the world of fashion! Are the girls struggling with their own style? Yes. Do they have the credentials to discuss fashion? No... but they have been personally victimized by the fashion industry. This leads to discussions about their style upbringing, trends, and influences, their relationships...
Movement & Mindset with Jane VanderVoort 19.04.2024 46:46
In this week's episode, Riley and Isa sit down with coach and girl boss Jane VanderVoort- owner of Movement and Mindset! A North Carolina native, Jane talks about her background in both fitness and performing and how it has all gotten her to where she is today. Her business Movement and Mindset, based in NYC, focuses on empowering women to be very intentional about moving their bodies and hig...
Kiki-ing with Keke Klauza 12.04.2024 42:37
The Klauza sisters are taking over for Episode 45!! Fresh New Yorker, and Riley’s little sister, Kennedy Klauza, joins us as we discuss all things sisterhood, long distance relationships, finding hobbies, moving to a new city, ex-boyfriend horror stories, and so much more! Kennedy’s Instagram’s: @kennedyklauza / @217byken
It’s All a Matter of Perspective 05.04.2024 52:09
The girls are taking the saying “remember that you once dreamed of being where you are now” quite literally as they give you an episode on regaining perspective! Sometimes we get so caught up in the day to day we lose focus of the smaller steps we are taking to reach our “bigger picture”. Sit back, relax, and let’s acknowledge the small wins together!
Living Fearless with Landry Champlin 29.03.2024 40:08
The girls are back and better than ever, and this week they are joined by special guest, Landry Champlin!! From competing in Miss Texas and writing the children’s book series “Fiona the Fearless Fox” to moving to NYC and documenting her journey on Tik Tok along the way - tune in as Landry dishes all and reminds us to “Live Fearless” in all that we do! Landry’s Tik Tok: @landry.champlin Landry’s In...
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