The Morning Brew

Please join me in welcoming Olivia Ondrasik and Caroline McPherson to the podcast! Having met at NYU TISCH, the pair now write and perform songs as Lace and Lee.I had the pleasure of speaking with them while they were back in New York as part of their ongoing tour. We had an opportunity to chat about their debut EP, "Mirror, Mirror", which comes out November 27th. We also got to take a bit of a deeper dive into the bond between the two of them and even got to explore some of the more questionable food decisions over the years.I had such an incredible time talking with Olivia and Caroline. They are both so insightful and full of energy. I can't recommend them enough and hope you will check out their EP when it drops.You can connect with them on Instagram @Laceandlee, @sweetcarolinemcp, and @oliviaondrasikYou can also check out their merch and tour on their website: https://www.laceandlee.com/Be sure to follow @the_morning_brew_podcast on Instagram as well so you don't miss any uploads or updates in the future!

Lew Apollo is back, and just as stylish as ever! I invited Lew on the show as an independent artist and one of my favorite people here in Austin to talk about his personal experience with facing rejection in the music industry.He shares anecdotes about being ghosted, what happens when songs "flop", and the advice he would give to other aspiring artists and musicians out there.You can connect with Lew on Instagram (@Lew.Apollo) or via his website: lewapollo.comFollow @the_morning_brew_podcast on Instagram for updates about Rejected, Respectfully volume 2 as well as more fun interviews with your favorite artists and creators!

Girlhood's fourth album, "This Will Make Sense in the End" is out November 5th, and it is positively delectable. Joining me all the way from the UK are Natalie Holmes (and Christian Pinchbeck, briefly) to talk about their latest creation.This album is really cool to me because they leave breadcrumbs throughout the album, using food as metaphor for attraction, control and uncertainty. I had the pleasure of listening in advance and can vouch that the album was in good taste (pun intended). You can follow them on Instagram @girlhoodofficialuk and @_natalieholmes You can also check out their website: girlhoodofficial.comTo connect more with The Morning Brew Podcast, check out betweentakesmedia.com and follow us on Instagram @the_morning_brew_podcast

Welcome to episode 2 of Rejected, Respectfully. This time, I am joined by my good friend, Sarah Hill. If you heard her episode on The Morning Brew Podcast, you know she is multi-talented. She is an author, a CEO, a publicist, and an amazing human on top of it all.In this episode we dive a little deeper into the details of her journey moving to New York, working her way up the ladder, and eventually establishing her own company: Bobi Media. The road to success is anything but linear, and Sarah shares with us her fair share of bumps along the way. We also talk about how alignment and trusting yourself/your abilities play a role in achieving your goals.Check out Sarah's company: www.bobimedia.comHer book, "Chat Sh*t Crazy": https://a.co/d/0522kziiYou can also connect with her on socials: @sarahelizabethhillBe sure to follow @the_morning_brew_podcast on instagram to stay in the loop with all things Rejected, Respectfully.Audio Engineer - Diego Arreola

Welcome to the first episode of Rejected, Respectfully - a new miniseries where I talk to some incredible people about the rejections they've faced in their career and how those experiences are both formative and inspiring.My first guest is the amazingly talented actor, Charles Baker (The Pitt, Breaking Bad). Charles tells me about the process of auditioning for film, tv, and commercials and how that experience can leave a person feeling vulnerable and a bit silly at times. We also break down the roles he didn't end up landing, and how those experience actually helped him to achieve things that were better aligned. HUGE thank you to Charlie for being so open to taking a chance on me and sharing these experiences with all of us. This is one of my favorite conversations to date, and I'm so happy to finally be sharing it with the world! You can connect with Charles on Instagram @thecharlesbaker. You can find more Rejected, Respectfully and other announcements on Instagram @the_morning_brew_podcast or at www.betweentakesmedia.comAudio Engineer - Diego Arreola

To celebrate 100 episodes of The Morning Brew Podcast, I'm going back to my roots and reacting to some of your listener-submitted embarrassing stories. I am joined by one of my best friends, Noah, who some of you may recognize from some of the earlier episodes. For the first time in one of these story-submission episodes, I went in blind AND some of you were brave enough to send in voice memos too. This episode was so fun to record, and I'm still blown away that you've stuck it out with me for 100 episodes. Thank you to anyone and everyone who has ever taken time to listen, share, follow or interact - it truly makes my day! Cheers to the next 100!Connect with us on Instagram:Kayla: @the_morning_brew_podcastNoah: @noahmagellanbetweentakesmedia.comAudio Engineer - Diego Arreola

This week is a bit different - I'm joined by my friend and astrobiologist, Jasmine Singh, better known as Astro Jaz online! We break down 3 hypothetical situations from mainstream media and discuss whether or not these scenarios could happen. This was a super fun discussion, meant purely to entertain and spark curiosity (I am not a scientist nor an expert, just a gal who loves movies). You can follow Jaz's journey on Twitter @astro_jaz or Instagram @astro__jaz. You can also check out her website: astrojaz.spaceTune in next time for the 100th Episode of The Morning Brew Podcast and some very special announcements!!

Welcome back to Stephen and Brian of Brian K and the Parkway! The band's new album Roses & Kerosene comes out next Friday, September 4th! I can confirm it is amazing, and as you'll learn in this interview, the vinyl comes with bonus content and a GAME! I am still trying to solve the game that came with my copy - so if you beat me to finishing, feel free to brag in the comments. You can stream the album Sept 4th and get your physical copy at https://www.briankandtheparkway.com/The band is also on tour starting September 18th on the East Coast! Follow them on Instagram (@Briankandtheparkway) so you stay in the loop! Also make sure to follow @the_morning_brew_podcast on Instagram. As we approach the 100th episode, I have lots of fun surprises up my sleeve that you don't want to miss! Audio Engineer - Diego Arreola

This week I'm exploring intimacy in mainstream media with intimacy coordinator, Jamie Monahan. Recently recognized for her work with Quinn audio, Jamie also works in film, television, and stage. In this unfiltered conversation, we break down topics like:What it means to be "intimate" in the entertainment spaceHow the technique changes from stage/video to audio onlyVarious ways to get actors both comfortable and in characterHow things change when staging something involving those under the age of 18This profession is something that has intrigued me for a while now, and on top of being an incredible person, Jamie answered all of my questions as this week's amazing guest. You can connect with her via socials @jmemonahan, her linktree (linktr.ee/jmemonahan), and the conference she is speaking at:https://sexualhealthalliance.com/sha-annual-conference-2026Audio Engineer - Diego Arreola

I am SO excited to be welcoming my long-time friend Matthew Pinkney to the podcast! A screenwriter and author, Matt joins me to talk about his new collection of short stories, American Romantic. I had the pleasure of reading these in advance, and had so many questions to ask in this thoughtful and honest conversation about romance and dating. Since we knew each other back in high school, we very quickly forgot we were recording and things got a little bit unhinged. I hope you feel like one of our friends when you listen to this conversation. Let me know your thoughts on these introspective questions in the comments!You can follow Matt on Instagram @mpinkneywriterHis book is available for purchase on his website: https://matthewpinkneywriter.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/american-romantic/