Not Killing It

Latest Episodes:

We Feel Consumed By Ads (ft. Ad. Director Gregory Phillip Hyde) Mar 20, 2019

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Ross disappoints his grandfather, Lauzie flirts with skin cancer, and a listener gets cockblocked by something very peculiar. The gang discusses the omnipresence of a Chinese dance cult, and checks up on Lauzie’s handwashing intervention. Advertising Strategy Director Gregory Phillip Hyde joins the show to discuss why we see advertisements when we see them, whether or not advertisers have boundaries or political agendas, and his thoughts on brands using social justice. Later, Lauzie and Ross deliver some commercials in their own special, unique way.

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Technical Producer: Phill Bowen

We Battle Cancer (ft. Shauna Lane) Mar 13, 2019

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Hilarious, inspiring, and strong, comedian Shauna Lane opens up on Not Killing It about her battle with breast cancer. She dives in to "coming out" about the diagnosis, what chemotherapy is really like, and the effect it had on her relationships. Lauzie reveals how Not Killing It is impacting her personal life, while Ross can't even send the easiest piece of mail. The gang discovers a new phrase to say to yourself before the start of every day, and learns some Facts of Crabs. At the end, Ross and Phill stage a surprise, much-needed intervention for Lauzie.

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We Perform Gay Porn (ft. Boomer Banks) Mar 06, 2019

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Fashion Designer, Porn Octagon, and Queer Activist...is there anything adult star Boomer Banks can’t do? Not Killing It welcomes the mogul to discuss how he got his start in the entertainment industry, what a porn set is really like, and the responsibility he feels toward queer youth. The gang talks about gay porn vs. straight porn, what it’s like to be objectified, and whether having a massive penis is all it’s cracked up to be. Lauzie’s Not Killing It leaves us very concerned for horses, while Ross is spotted “crying” around Hell’s Kitchen. At the end, Ross and Lauzie get christened with porn names...they may regret.

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We Do Odd Jobs (ft. Caroline Castro) Feb 27, 2019

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Odd jobs are what life is all about for struggling 20somethings, and Not Killing It welcomes comedian Caroline Castro to reminisce on some of our most memorable experiences while doing them. The gang talks about the stigma of being on unemployment benefits, Caroline’s “intern” experience at a mega-church cult, and fun facts about employment. Lauzie basically assaults a total stranger, while Ross reflects on how his life has changed in the last two months — along with a surprise revelation.

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We Find The News EXHAUSTING (ft. Shoshana Guy) Feb 20, 2019

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We are inundated with news -- and sick and tired of navigating it. Fortunately, Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist and producer Shoshana Guy is here to help us with navigating a 24/7 media environment, the responsibility of a news outlet vs. a consumer, and give guidelines to determine whether a source should be trusted. Ross feels like a bad friend at a bestie's birthday party, Lauzie realizes she's been dealing with a problem at work for 4-and-a-half years. The gang discuss how our tolerance for discomfort goes down as we get older, and the differences between the the news workplace...and the comedy workplace.

Check out our Instagram for a list of Shoshana's recommended sources for a variety of topics.

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We... Could Be Cleaner... (ft. Sean Hart) Feb 13, 2019

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Do we stink? Are we actually practicing good hygiene? Comedian Sean Hart joins the team as they try and figure it out. The gang competes in a Gross-Off, and shares tips on getting to your cleanest self. Ross “discovers” there are two different kinds of avocados, Lauzie finds a mysterious rash on her face, while Sean may never be able to show his face at work again. Phill puts up with all of this.

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We Deal With Rejection (ft. Emily Winter) Feb 06, 2019

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Comedian Emily Winter was tired of being rejected. So what did she do? She turned it into a game, accumulated 101 rejections over the course of 2018, and suddenly found herself in The New York Times and on Good Morning America for her efforts. Not Killing It talks to Emily to find out about her ups and downs of the year, pushing past your negative self talk, and what to tell yourself if you’re afraid of peeing in your chair on national television. Ross finds his entire life is Not Killing It, while a stranger thinks complimenting Lauzie turns out to be something entirely different. Catch Emily’s New York Times article, I Got Rejected 101 Times

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We Get Called To Preach (ft. Pastor Mia McClain) Jan 30, 2019

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Pastor Mia McClain didn’t think the ministry would be her path — having resisted the inner calling for most of her 20s. Ross and Lauzie welcome Mia to find out all about her unique transition from musical theatre, what it feels like to resist an inner voice tugging at you, and whether religion gets a bad rap amongst younger people. Lauzie reveals the most sinful thing she ever did in a church, while Ross’ family may not know he’s a heathen himself. The gang finds out what era is the most boring to study in theology school, whether Mia has a fixed view on who God is for her, and the special relationship between discovering your truth and your spirituality.

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We DIY and Organize Our Lives (ft. DIY Expert Bea Copeland) Jan 23, 2019

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DIY Expert and Host Bea Copeland (@beatrice_copeland) joins Ross and Lauzie to organize their home. First, Lauzie reveals how a Not Killing It hookup from ten years ago comes back full circle. Bea then gives us her Ten Home Commandments for optimal, organized living. She assesses Ross and Lauzie’s living spaces, educates us with tips on storage, “the Chair From Hell", and shares her observations of millennial organizational habits at large.

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We Are America’s Next Top Model (ft. Shandi Sullivan) Jan 16, 2019

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Not Killing It welcomes Shandi Sullivan (@shanthraxttm) to the Pod, Fan Favorite from Season 2 of America’s Next Top Model. Shandi came in having no modeling experience to almost winning, birthing one of reality TV’s first “caterpillar-to-butterfly” story arcs. Ross and Lauzie check in with Shandi to talk about her experiences with Top Model, living in a house rigged for cameras, and the famous tryst in a hot tub that led to an iconic line. They cover experiencing life as a model after the show, to where she is now. Later, Ross and Lauzie do an epic runway walk-off, where Shandi and Phill judge who becomes America’s Next Top Model...in Lauzie’s Apartment. (Find the footage of the walk-off on our Instagram!)

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