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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https://www.tiktok.com/@rickglassma
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https://www.rickglassman.com/store

MELISSA VILLASEÑOR
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https://www.instagram.com/melissavcomedy
https://www.tiktok.com/@melissavcomedy

Comedian and actress Melissa Villase&ntilde;or (Saturday Night Live, America&rsquo;s Got Talent, Netflix&rsquo;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 &mdash; 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: <a href="https://youtu.be/qw4TdNgAU6g" data-start="726" data-end="754">https://youtu.be/qw4TdNgAU6g</a>
💬 In this episode: 🎤 Melissa&rsquo;s journey from America&rsquo;s Got Talent to SNL 😰 Why she felt like a fraud &mdash; and how she worked through it 🎙️ Performing while nervous and how it changes your voice 🔥 Creative burnout, doubt, and chasing authenticity 🐶 Rick&rsquo;s dogs give their brutally honest reviews 🧠 Why being yourself is harder than it sounds (and worth it)
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Support TYSO by supporting our sponsors:
🍆 Hims &ndash; Feeling a little stalled out in the bedroom? Through Hims, you can get some gas back in the tank with personalized ED treatment options that are accessible without ever stepping foot into a doctor&rsquo;s office. Start your free online visit today at: <a href="https://www.hims.com/tyso" data-start="1452" data-end="1477">https://www.hims.com/tyso</a>
🧠 BetterHelp &ndash; This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Your well-being is worth it. Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/tyso" data-start="1573" data-end="1604">https://www.betterhelp.com/tyso</a> today to get 10% off your first month.
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RICK GLASSMAN <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rickglassman" data-start="1685" data-end="1723">https://www.instagram.com/rickglassman</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rickglassma" data-start="1726" data-end="1761">https://www.tiktok.com/@rickglassma</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff" data-start="1764" data-end="1804">https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff</a> <a href="https://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC" data-start="1807" data-end="1833">https://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC</a> <a href="https://www.punchup.live/rickglassman" data-start="1836" data-end="1873">https://www.punchup.live/rickglassman</a> <a href="https://www.tysocards.com/" data-start="1876" data-end="1901">https://www.tysocards.com</a> <a href="https://www.rickglassman.com/store" data-start="1904" data-end="1938">https://www.rickglassman.com/store</a>
MELISSA VILLASE&Ntilde;OR <a href="https://www.melissavillasenor.com/" data-start="1961" data-end="1994">https://www.melissavillasenor.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissavcomedy" data-start="1997" data-end="2037">https://www.instagram.com/melissavcomedy</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@melissavcomedy" data-start="2040" data-end="2078">https://www.tiktok.com/@melissavcomedy</a>

Hi, I'm Rick Glassman, and I'm a goofy guy and a cute boy. As a kid, I had debilitating OCD. I still have a lot of “things.” The title of my podcast “Take Your Shoes Off” is a microcosm of my need for control and order in a world that... keeps their shoes on.

I created this podcast to showcase a more serious side, as I have conversations with some of the funniest and most interesting people in the world. I’ve learned the language of comedy in an attempt to survive this shoes-on world, so  of course there will be some goofs and spoofs, but think of this podcast as you being a fly on the wall, as opposed to being an audience member in a theatre. 

Please, take your shoes off, and enjoy!

Comedian Rick Glassman interviews THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE

Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman

Hi, I'm Rick Glassman. I'm a goofy guy and a cute boy. As a kid I had debilitating OCD. As an adult, I still have a lot of “things.” The title of my podcast “Take Your Shoes Off” is a microcosm of my need for control and order in a world that... keeps their shoes on. I'm also a comedian, writer, and actor. My weekly podcast ranges between interviews & casual conversations with other comedians, actors, directors, musicians, collectors and anyone else I find interesting. I also have my family on often. Sometimes it's educational (nerding out about comedy, writing, directing, basketball, comics & Magic the Gathering); sometimes it's quite serious talking about OCD, therapy, and personal obstacles. Often it's VERY silly. Whatever you're into, we probably cover it... with a hint of awkwardness. Come on in and enjoy -- but please make sure to TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF.

Hi, I'm Rick Glassman. I'm a goofy guy and a cute boy. As a kid I had debilitating OCD. As an adult, I still have a lot of “things.” The title of my podcast “Take Your Shoes Off” is a microcosm of my need for control and order in a world that... keeps their shoes on. I'm also a comedian, writer, and actor. My weekly podcast ranges between interviews &amp; casual conversations with other comedians, actors, directors, musicians, collectors and anyone else I find interesting. I also have my family on often. Sometimes it's educational (nerding out about comedy, writing, directing, basketball, comics &amp; Magic the Gathering); sometimes it's quite serious talking about OCD, therapy, and personal obstacles. Often it's VERY silly. Whatever you're into, we probably cover it... with a hint of awkwardness. Come on in and enjoy -- but please make sure to TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF.

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