Lit with Melinda Hill

Melinda catches up with the gorgeous and amazing Debbie Jhoon on all that has transpired since they came up together in the LA storytelling scene, reading personal essays together at the fab Sit N Spin show at Comedy Central Stage co-founded by the brilliant Maggie Rowe and Joey (formerly Jill) Solloway, where Debbie was also proposed to in front of a live audience. Always a hilarious wordsmith and storyteller, Debbie is now bringing her stories to life in comedy films and series including NOT DEAD YET, A.P. BIO starring Patton Oswalt and her new destination comedy out this week MAFIA MAMMA starring Toni Colette. She shares her writing process and how to go from from essayist to being funny for a living while also juggling being a mom and wife. Check out MAFIA MAMMA (in theatres now)Check out NOT DEAD YET (air/stream on ABC and more)Follow @debsjhoon on IGFollow @MelindaHillComedian on FBFollow @realmelindahill on IGFollow @melindahill on TWHost/Exec. Producer: Melinda HillProducer/Editor: Todd DonaldMusic: The Polarity & Skipp Whitman

Melinda and Drew reminisce about their friendship spanning from their humble beginnings in an improv troupe called Dangerous Cookies, how Los Feliz happy hours led to becoming next door neighbours in paradise & how Drew directed Melinda’s first solo show, going on to direct many other shows as well as write and star in 5 of his own + his exciting podcast revival!Drew Droege's Minor Revelations INDIEGOGODrew Droege on InstagramFollow @MelindaHillComedian on FBFollow @realmelindahill on IGFollow @melindahill on TWHost/Exec. Producer: Melinda HillProducer/Editor: Todd DonaldMusic: The Polarity & Skipp Whitman

The bride from LOVE, WEDDINGS AND OTHER DISASTERS stops by to chat about her role in the upcoming film and how she got her voice back. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melindahill/message

Melinda's LOVE, WEDDINGS AND OTHER DISASTERS castmate Dennis Staroselky (also known for DETROIT directed by Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow, THE DEUCE, NURSE JACKIE, IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA) drops by to process anger management, inner validation and not waiting on exterior factors to celebrate.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melindahill/message

We’ve all been there: You’re out for girls’ night and one of your friends is complaining about her husband. Or, worse, she’s on the phone with you describing how her marriage is currently in a freefall and begging you for some advice. (...listen for more!) As mentioned in the episode: 5 Ways to Be There For a Friend Who Is Having Marriage Troubles (HelloGiggles) L.A. Affairs: I went on a date with my dead ex-boyfriend (Los Angeles Times) Host & executive producer: Melinda Hill. Producer & editor: Todd Donald. Music by The Polarity & Skipp Whitman. Visit MelindaHill.com and follow Melinda on Facebook, Instagram, IMDb, Twitter, YouTube & Yelp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melindahill/message

This is a very special episode. It is near and dear to my heart. Have you ever wanted to have one last chance to say things to a deceased loved one? What would you say if you had that chance, if you could get all your unanswered questions answered? What would it look and feel like to have closure, forgiveness and peace with someone you loved, but it ended weirdly or badly or abubtly or in some other way you didn’t like? How would those feelings show up in other places in your life for you? How would you show up differently in your life if you had that closure, that peace if unsaid things were said? This episode is about what happened when I had the opportunity to get closure and peace. On Halloween 2021, the L.A. Times published my story, titled “I went on a date with my dead ex-boyfriend”. This podcast episode today is very special to me because it’s the actual session with a psychic medium that I had which inspired my true story published in the L.A. Times, the behind the scenes of me re-connecting with my deceased ex. As mentioned in the episode: L.A. Affairs: I went on a date with my dead ex-boyfriend (Los Angeles Times) Medium Lisa (Psychic Medium) Host & executive producer: Melinda Hill. Producer & editor: Todd Donald. Music by The Polarity & Skipp Whitman. Visit MelindaHill.com and follow Melinda on Facebook, Instagram, IMDb, Twitter, YouTube & Yelp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melindahill/message

On this episode, we start things off with 'Texts fm My Friends' and then I'll share with you the special spreadsheet method that I personally used to gamify the dating apps. Also included: Packing Essentials for YOUR Self-Partnered Honeymoon (see previous episode). As mentioned in the episode: 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick (photos) Aviator Nation: 5 stripe collection, 5 stripe hoodie - ocean 2 (outfit) Aviator Nation: Cashmere (outfit) Macbook Air (laptop) Louis Vuitton Rolling Luggage & Carryall (luggage) Gucci Travel Bags & Ophelia Medium Tote (luggage) Chocolate Sun: Organic Glow Med. Tanning Cream (self tanner) bareMinerals: Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid & Mineral SPF 30 (easy make-up) Sephora: Drunk Elephant Skincare sets (skincare) Green Wedding Shoes: 25 Best Boho Wedding Dresses for 2023 (wedding dress) Mac Cosmetics: Lipglass (lip gloss) Dolce & Gabbana Leopard-print one-piece swimsuit with plunging neckline (swimsuit) Host & executive producer: Melinda Hill. Producer & editor: Todd Donald. Music by The Polarity & Skipp Whitman. Visit MelindaHill.com and follow Melinda on Facebook, Instagram, IMDb, Twitter, YouTube & Yelp

So this episode is about the concept of a self-partnered honeymoon, how I came up with it, why I did it and my whole experience and journey with it. It's really just about ultimately not waiting on a partner or any other external circumstance in order to live your best life, now. I hope you enjoy it! As mentioned in the episode: Melinda Hill's Self-Partnered Honeymoon : YouTube video Hotel Nômade Tulum | Luxury Tents, Villas & Wellness Mia Selina : BeachClub & Restaurant Host & executive producer: Melinda Hill. Producer & editor: Todd Donald. Music by The Polarity & Skipp Whitman. Visit MelindaHill.com and follow Melinda on Facebook, Instagram, IMDb, Twitter, YouTube & Yelp. Please subscribe to, rate & review and share this podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melindahill/message