Me & My More Successful Friends

Me & My More Successful Friends

This is a satirical podcast from Los Angeles based comedian Lori Marie who pokes fun at the fact she’s surrounded by all this success and on a search to find out how it can rub off on her. She chats with all of her (more successful) friends about what it’s like to be successful (usually in showbiz) , how they got there, and what success means to them. Past guests have included road comics, directors, actors, touring musicians, dating columnists and TV hosts to name a few.

Episodes

Joe Gulmi | My Super Sober Successful Friend | EP 22

March 8, 2022 • 51 mins
My more successful friend Joe Gulmi is on the podcast to talk about life in sobriety all while he’s getting tattooed! We take the pod on the road and do a special experiment which surprisingly did not go horrible! Joe and I get real deep but we also have some fun! Follow Joe, @ Joeyglasses_. Special shout out and thanks to Taylor Edmond and Darlin’ Rose Social Club for letting me do a podcast takeover of the shop during business ho...
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Monica Sauseda | INSTA Friends, Pandemic Hustle | EP 21

March 5, 2022 • 62 mins
It’s 2022 now! My more successful friend Comedian and fellow Virgo, Monica Sauseda joins me on the pod to discuss the first time we met, living in the comedy world during a pandemic and how to get your hustle back. We have a lot of fun and she listens to a lot of my long-winded stories. If you're going on a long drive tune in and turn it up because we forget to talk into the mic some of the time. Follow Monica at, @M02DA.
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Gabi Conti | 20 Guys You Date In Your 20s

February 14, 2021 • 56 mins
My more successful friend Author of 20 Guys You Date in Your 20s, Comedian, Dating Expert and Cosmopolitan Contributor Gabi Conti joins me on zoom during the pandemic to talk about her book, answer fans dating questions, we discuss some of our terrible dates, how I have a type, and then the issue with dating guys with too many hobbies. Follow Gabi, @itsgabiconti
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Dave Merheje | Zero Edits & Dope Ex GF’s | EP 19

March 4, 2020 • 116 mins
My more successful friend, comedian and actor Dave Merheje stops by to talk about fame in Canada, his super dope ex gf, being on RAMY (Hulu), and all things comedy. We go deeps for 2 hours so buckle up! Follow Dave @davemerheje
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Chris Hornbrook | Poison The Well: Like A Tap | EP 18

January 6, 2020 • 75 mins
My more successful friend, drummer Chris Hornbrook, (Poison The Well, Big Black Delta, Senses Fail, Dhani Harrison), joins me to talk Poison The Well playing the EL Rey on Jan. 18th to commemorate their 20 year anniversary of “The Opposite of December... A season of Separation,” how bands can feel like ex gf’s, being on tour, and we debate ice cream. Follow Chris @chris_hornbrook.
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Jonathan Saba | Online Persona's | EP 17

January 6, 2020 • 78 mins
My more successful friend Film Producer Jonathan Saba, (The Jay & Silent Bob Reboot, 3 From Hell), joins me to discuss dreams coming full circle, my online persona , measures of success, vices and how I slid in his DM's. Follow Jonathan, @jonathanmsaba. 
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Paige Smith | A Common Name | EP 16

September 13, 2019 • 59 mins
My more successful friend, Artist/Designer/ Urban Geode Queen Paige Smith invites me to Highland Park to talk about what it’s like to be discovered over night because social media, opening and closing a business, and new chapters. Follow Paige, @acommonname.
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J Chris Newberg | Don’t Fuck Your Way To The Middle | EP 15

September 13, 2019 • 62 mins
My more successful friend, Comedian and Writer J. Chris Newberg invites me to his West Hollywood home to discuss being on the road, how healthy personal relationships and career coincide with happiness and success and we bond hard. Follow J Chris, @thechrisarmy
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Andrew Michaan | Test The Levels | EP 14

September 13, 2019 • 73 mins
My more successful friend, comedian and writer Andrew Michaan stops by to talk about what it’s like to come to LA already established in the comedy world, we discuss seltzer water, why mics can sometimes stop helping and I school him on how to order wine. Follow Andrew, @andrewmichaan.
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Jaclyn Marfuggi | LA Slashers | EP 13

August 16, 2019 • 81 mins
My more successful friend Actress, Comedian and Dancer Jaclyn Marfuggi stops by to talk learning what you’re good at, her mild obsession with Britney Spears and how she discovers she needed to combine dance and comedy. Follow Jaclyn, @jaclynmarfuggi.
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Ryan Levine | Music Industry Meditation | EP 12

August 15, 2019 • 76 mins
My more successful friend, musician (front man of the Wildling) Ryan Levine joins the podcast to talk record deals, why you have to keep going and wellness. We also have a good time trying to remember where we met back in 2003! Follow Ryan, @butseriouslyryan
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Pat Quinn | Couch Gate | EP 11

July 23, 2019 • 83 mins
I talk to my more successful friend and comedian Pat Quinn about comedy, the key to making it when you don’t have a day job (passive income) and getting off the apps. Follow Pat, @iampatquinn.
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Kyle Ayers | Name Game | EP 10

June 15, 2019 • 61 mins
My more successful friend, Comedian/Writer & Host of Never Seen It & the Boast Battle Podcast comes by to name a lot of things. We tackle a lot of topics and I finally find out why I’m not successful yet. Follow kyle @kyleayers
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Aaron Patrick | Less Successful Friends | EP 9

May 3, 2019 • 59 mins
My more successful friend and Comedian Aaron Patrick joins the podcast to discuss emotional stability, what it’s like to be a successful transplant from Georgia and a whole slew of random things. The podcast gets real fun. Follow Aaron, @aaronwpatrick. 
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Dave Waite | Hot Dawg | EP 8

May 3, 2019 • 70 mins
My more successful friend and comedian Dave Waite stops by the podcast to talk about coming up in Kentucky/Cincinnati and we reminisce about our biggest bombs. Follow Dave, @davewaitcomedy.
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Christine Medrano | I Think She Likes You | Ep 1

April 25, 2019 • 54 mins
My more successful friend and comedian/writer/director Christine Medrano comes by despite my mic troubles to talk about her short film making it in TRIBECA and we casually discuss many other micro topics like horoscopes, Canada is hot and I realize sound is everything. Sorry and thank you for listening to the end. Follow Christine @chrissymeds
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Norberto Rodriguez | Glass Box | EP 7

April 6, 2019 • 81 mins
My more successful friend and Artist Noberto Rodriguez invites me to the Standard Hotel on Sunset to partake in his living exhibition "The Present." I get to experience what it's like to be on display, we discuss his living works and he gives me a little advice on how to not give a f*ck. Follow Norberto @norbertoinc
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Erin Darling | Social Media Clean Up | EP 6

April 6, 2019 • 71 mins
My more successful friend, Actress/Writer/Comic Erin Darling pops by to talk about cleaning up our social media, the  multiple projects she's had on the Short Film circuit and we take a slight detour into dating and career before getting cut off by the app/universe! I’m sorry and you’re welcome. Follow Erin @dahhhhling
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Ari Mannis | Podcast Hero | Ep 5

March 21, 2019 • 62 mins
My more successful friend Comedian/writer/podcaster Ari Mannis makes an appearance to not only save the podcast but to discuss his diamonds and lots of other stuff like being on tour with Theo Von. Follow Ari @arimannis
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John Mitchell | Don’t Have A Backup Plan | Ep 4

March 20, 2019 • 66 mins
My more successful friend and Comedian John Mitchell stops by and reminds me that you can’t have a back up plan in showbiz. Follow John @johnnymitchellcomedy.
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