Mark and Ana dig into the very first episode of Ugly Betty. The memories flow as they revisit all the iconic introductions, establishing the Suarez family dynamic, the incredible acting performances that stand the test of time, and the cultural attitudes (like body shaming) that definitely do NOT. Then, they speak to Pilot director Richard Shepard about going against his agent's advice, creating the look and feel of Ugly Betty, and the best audition he's ever seen (hint: Hilda!).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Mark and Ana dig into the very first episode of Ugly Betty. The memories flow as they revisit all the iconic introductions, establishing the Suarez family dynamic, the incredible acting performances that stand the test of time, and the cultural attitudes (like body shaming) that definitely do NOT. Then, they speak to Pilot director Richard Shepard about going against his agent's advice, creating the look and feel of Ugly Betty, and the best audition he's ever seen (hint: Hilda!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and Ana dig into the very first episode of Ugly Betty. The memories flow as they revisit all the iconic introductions, establishing the Suarez family dynamic, the incredible acting performances that stand the test of time, and the cultural attitudes (like body shaming) that definitely do NOT. Then, they speak to Pilot director Richard Shepard about going against his agent's advice, creating the look and feel of Ugly Betty, and the best audition he's ever seen (hint: Hilda!).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

S1E1 Pilot + Richard Shepard

Ugly&nbsp;Betty&nbsp;was more than just a show - it was a revolution. Bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically real, it gave us characters that shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ stories front and center.&nbsp;
Now, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato&mdash;aka Hilda and Justin&mdash;are sitting down to rewatch the show that changed their lives and ours. With fresh eyes and zero filter, they&rsquo;re revisiting every messy moment, iconic outfit, and groundbreaking storyline, one episode at a time.
This isn&rsquo;t just a nostalgia trip. It&rsquo;s a love letter to the show that made being different feel like a superpower.&nbsp;Pull up a chair, there&rsquo;s room at the table for you!

Comedy

TV & Film

Society & Culture

Ugly Betty was more than just a show - it was a revolution. Bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically real, it gave us characters that shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ stories front and center.  Now, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato—aka Hilda and Justin—are sitting down to rewatch the show that changed their lives and ours. With fresh eyes and zero filter, they’re revisiting every messy moment, iconic outfit, and groundbreaking storyline, one episode at a time. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a love letter to the show that made being different feel like a superpower. Pull up a chair, there’s room at the table for you!

Ugly&nbsp;Betty&nbsp;was more than just a show - it was a revolution. Bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically real, it gave us characters that shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ stories front and center.&nbsp;
Now, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato—aka Hilda and Justin—are sitting down to rewatch the show that changed their lives and ours. With fresh eyes and zero filter, they’re revisiting every messy moment, iconic outfit, and groundbreaking storyline, one episode at a time.
This isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a love letter to the show that made being different feel like a superpower.&nbsp;Pull up a chair, there’s room at the table for you!

Share S1E1 Pilot + Richard Shepard

Sign up to save your podcasts

S1E1 Pilot + Richard Shepard

S1E1 Pilot + Richard Shepard

More shows like Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Who? Weekly

Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Keep It!

Life in Spanglish

StraightioLab

That's A Gay Ass Podcast

Every Outfit

Exactly Amara

Transportista: Who Murdered Captain Coral?

Essential Voices with Wilmer Valderrama

Chiquis and Chill

The Psychologists Are In with Maggie Lawson and Timothy Omundson

Crumbs

Escuela Secreta

And That's What You REALLY Missed

Overcomfort Podcast with Jenicka Lopez

Adelita: Changing the Key

Ay Por Favor

In Our Own World

Handsome

I Never Liked You

Central

More Better with Stephanie & Melissa

Morenita

My Cultura Presents

The Sam Sanders Show

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Pursuit of Sassiness

We’re Knot Done Yet

Reggaeton con La Gata

Made for this Mountain Podcast

You vs You w/ Lex Borrero