Krista’s sister Kayla joins the show. In part one, we dissect the main character energy and point of view and American historical … influencers?

Gabby and Krista welcome their friend Armando, who works in community engagement in local government. They discuss balancing work and life, the quirks and challenges of tall people's lives, and the importance of staying grounded outside of work.

This was supposed to be a mini-episode. It is not. There are tangents.

This episode's Main Character is Steve Genett, gamer, birdwatcher, and adult ADHD therapist.

Charlotte comedian Don Garrett joins Krista and Gabby.

Tall people have MCE, and we're working to find out why with Queen City Podcast owner and insanely tall person Brian Baltosiewich.

This week, we’re talking about how main character energy can drive real change with Victim Advocate and Certified Trauma Support Specialist, Lauren Weingarten.

After over a decade working behind the scenes in film and TV, Lauren turned her own MeToo story into a mission to support survivors and spark conversations online that matter. We dive into how social media can be a tool for healing and how reclaiming your own narrative (even with trauma as part of it) can help shape what comes next.

We also chat about what it’s actually like working in entertainment, why RoboCop deserves more cultural clout, our official stance on Meredith Blake from The Parent Trap, and why Lauren’s dog Donut is the true breakout star of this episode.

We discuss sexual violence, emotional abuse, and trauma. Please take care while listening. Learn more at mtmvsupport.com and follow Lauren @mtmvcommunity.

Hey Carrie, sit down and listen up! We're getting extra sketchy this week with comedy writer, Studio C cast member, and all-around main character Kiri Case. From writing scene-stealing leads to being part of an ensemble both on the screen and in the writer's room, Kiri unpacks how crafting (and playing) main characters has shaped her perspective on identity, collaboration, and comedy writing.

As a cast member, author, American Ninja Warrior (yep), wife, and yappin' teacher, Kiri shows us what it really means to show up in any role in life, whether you're main, side, or supporting. Gabby and Krista also continue their quest to Maine, dive deep into the ethics of wearing college sweatshirts, and casually create an earthquake response plan. Comedy writers, am I right?

Follow Kiri on IG @thekiriouscase, watch her sketches on @studioctv, and grab her novel "The Hollywood Dropout" on Amazon!

You come at the King, you best not miss. This week’s main character of the pod is none other than the King of Queen City Comedy himself, Cale Evans.

Call-e Baby helps us unpack main character energy through the lens of improv comedy, where the whole point is to share the spotlight. So … is MCE even a thing in improv? Does thinking you're funny actually matter? Are Krista and Gabby funny? Does anything matter?

Cale disrespects the entire MCE staff (yes, that includes the hosts), drops cold hard truths like “nobody cares about your dreams, your dog, or your body temperature." We also get into the MCE of Swifties, Cybertrucks, Tom from MySpace, and why you should absolutely care whether Cale made eye contact with you while getting a soda. No one is safe this episode. Not even Krista’s dog, Sully.

Follow Cale on Instagram at @QueenCityComedy and stay up to date with QCC shows at queencitycomedy.com!

Are you actually booked and blessed? Probably not as much as our main character of the week: Danielle Renee Houston! She’s a film and stage actor (and Gabby’s coworker) who knows a thing or two about balancing main character energy on set. Whether she’s the lead or standing in for Angela freaking Bassett, Danielle breaks down what it’s like to literally own your MCE at work without letting life turn you into an unhinged main character.

She’s hilarious, insightful, a mermaid?! We get into how MCE shows up in her career, how she keeps perspective in an industry that thrives on the spotlight, and why embracing your main character moment doesn’t mean losing yourself in the role. Catch Danielle on Instagram @daniella__enchanted, and don’t forget to check out her show with Gabby!