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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Episode 300 for TSYO. Episode 25 for Adam Ray. Episode 9 for Brent Morin. Take your shoes off for our 6th Anniversary of TYSO.

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Harland Williams takes his bakes off for the 6th time to talk with Rick Glassman. Don’t believe me? Give this a watch.

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The Sleepover Series, New York edition, continues this week with Joe Santagato. Joe hosts the wildly popular podcast, The Basement Yard, along side his co-host, Frank Alvarez. Frank was scheduled to take his shoes off along side Joe, but for reasons that you'll have to listen to in this podcast, he couldn't make it. If you like people talking into microphones, I have a feeling you'll like this episode.

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Mark Normand (We Might Be Drunk, Tuesdays with Stories) visits Rick in studio to podcast. Don't believe me? Well, you might want to check out this episode to see.

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The Are You Garbage Boys (Kevin Ryan and H. Foley) take their shoes off for the second time... This time in a New York hotel (last time was in New Jersey. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm9tUmyOCdA). Check out their Route 66 Tour | Comedy Special (2025) here: https://youtu.be/OSkJS1gCDR4?si=R11L25qGvxo7ai1-

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Jay Mohr takes his shoes off then meets Rick's Dad & Cousin Teddy.

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Casey Abrams (sings the TYSO Theme song) and George Krikes (TYSO house musician) join forces WITH their shoes off for this very musical friend episode. 

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Grace Kinstler, American Idol top 3 finalist, takes her shoes off for the first time. Rick found Grace's singing on instagram a few weeks ago, then invited her onto TYSO the next time she was in LA. So happens that she was coming to LA to record acoustic videos for her music -- and of course we invited TYSO Music Legend, George Krikes to play and sing with Grace. Lots of great music in this one.

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Annie Lederman (Anniewood) takes her shoes off for the first time with Rick Glassman as they talk about stuff.

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RICK'S ON THE LOOSE TOUR! My new US stand up tour! Dates & Tickets here: https://www.punchup.live/rickglassmanDenver, CO • West Jordan, UT • Boston, MA • Philadelphia, PA • Brookfield, WI • Minneapolis, MN • Madison, WI • Sacramento, CA • Portland, ME • San Jose, CA MORE CITIES COMING SOON - sign up for my e-mail list to be notified when I'm coming to your city here: https://punchup.live/rickglassman/follow

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