Comedian and actress Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live, America’s Got Talent, Netflix’s Verified Stand-Up) takes her shoes off and joins Rick for a refreshingly honest episode.
Melissa opens up about feeling embarrassed early in her career, the fear of not being funny, and learning how to trust her real voice — both on stage and in life. It's a vulnerable and hilarious conversation full of surprises, self-awareness, and some dog interruptions along the way.
🎥 Prefer to watch with video? Check out the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qw4TdNgAU6g
💬 In this episode:
🎤 Melissa’s journey from America’s Got Talent to SNL
😰 Why she felt like a fraud — and how she worked through it
🎙️ Performing while nervous and how it changes your voice
🔥 Creative burnout, doubt, and chasing authenticity
🐶 Rick’s dogs give their brutally honest reviews
🧠 Why being yourself is harder than it sounds (and worth it)
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RICK GLASSMAN
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MELISSA VILLASEÑOR
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