My Only Friends

Brittany Rizzo talks with actors, writers, and other creatives about the tv shows and entertainment that get them through their mental health struggles and hard times. No one told us life was gonna be this way.

My Only Friends is a tv podcast hosted by Brittany Rizzo, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Brittany Rizzo hosts My Only Friends, a tv show with 74 episodes published.

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  Here's A Story of a Lovely Lady Liz Astrof

  Sep 10, 20261h 11m

  Liz Astrof is the co-creator and showrunner of NBC/Peacock's Stumble. Before that, she was the creator and showrunner of Fox's Pivoting. She has also served as a head writer and Executive Producers of 2 Broke Girls . Her other credits include The King of Queens , Raising Hope, Trial & Error, The Conners and many others . She is the author of the book Don't Wait Up; Confessions of a Stay at Work Mom which was published by Simon & Schuster. Her work has also appeared in Glamour , Marie Claire and several anthologies. We talk about our love for sitcoms, the magic of the 90's,anxiety, and remember the legendary Jimmy Burrows. This conversation was a very real and authentic look at what it's like to be a writer and all around human in the age of 2026. Libsyn links Follow Me! Instagram | @myonlyfriendspodcast Website | https://myonlyfriendspodcast.com TikTok | @thebrittanyrizzo Listen to "My Only Friends" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3knIbkv92XCZ2pDQU0UBJt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-only-friends/id1649670689 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgYJYa-NjGYe21M1WnhOKg

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  Thank God It's Thursday with Malynda Hale

  Jul 16, 20261h 11m

  Malynda Hale is an award-winning actress, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, and storyteller based in Los Angeles. Working across film, television, music, and digital media, her work explores themes of identity, humanity, faith, race, and emotional connection through cinematic storytelling and character-driven narratives. Most recently, she starred in the feature film Bull Street alongside Loretta Devine and Amy Madigan and made her directorial debut with the short film Curtain Call, which screened at festivals internationally including Bend Film Festival, GAZE International LGBTQIA Festival, and Middlebury NewFilmmakers Festival. Her second short film, Au Gratin, starring Tiffany Daniels, Loretta Devine, and Jay Donnell, was selected for the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival and Wyoming International Film Festival, and will also screen at the LightReel Film Festival in Washington, D.C. and the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival in August, an Oscar-qualifying festival. She is also the founder of JMV Entertainment, a production company focused on developing film, television, and media projects rooted in meaningful storytelling. Before expanding into filmmaking, Malynda built a career as a singer-songwriter and performer, releasing multiple independent projects and opening for artists including Smokey Robinson and OTOWN. Her music has appeared on television, including CBS and Disney productions, and she has performed for audiences ranging from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the California Democratic Convention. Across every medium she works in, Malynda is passionate about telling stories that create empathy, challenge systems, and connect people more deeply to one another. Libsyn links Follow Me! Instagram | @myonlyfriendspodcast Website | https://myonlyfriendspodcast.com TikTok | @thebrittanyrizzo Listen to "My Only Friends" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3knIbkv92XCZ2pDQU0UBJt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-only-friends/id1649670689 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgYJYa-NjGYe21M1WnhOKg

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  The One With Marjan Tabibzada

  Jul 2, 202659 min

  Marjan Tabibzada is a top beauty and fashion creator and Afghan-American talent whose viral content spans GRWMs, elevated makeup tutorials, and personal storytelling around her experience in the beauty industry. One of six siblings and a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing, Marjan blends her academic foundation with hands on industry experience. She began her career at MAC Cosmetics, where she developed a strong foundation in artistry, product knowledge, and client experience, skills that continue to inform her content today. An early adopter of content creation, Marjan started building her platform well before the space became widely recognized, cultivating a highly engaged audience drawn to her makeup tutorials, fashion-forward get ready with me videos and more. Her work is deeply rooted in both artistry and heritage, with her passion for beauty initially inspired by her mother's background in cosmetology, an influence that continues to shape her approach. Today, Marjan has partnered with globally recognized brands including Chanel Beauty, Estée Lauder, Armani Beauty, and Dermalogica, solidifying her as a trusted voice within the beauty space. She continues to expand across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, with a growing audience that looks to her for both inspiration and expertise. Follow Me! Instagram | @myonlyfriendspodcast Website | https://myonlyfriendspodcast.com TikTok | @thebrittanyrizzo Listen to "My Only Friends" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3knIbkv92XCZ2pDQU0UBJt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-only-friends/id1649670689 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgYJYa-NjGYe21M1WnhOKg

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  From Craigslist to Marvel, with Elena Sanchez

  Jun 25, 20261h 4m

  Elena has worked on over 100 movies & TV shows, ranging from $200K indies to $300M blockbusters, that have totaled over $10 Billion at the worldwide box office. Born in Germany to a German mother and Spanish father, Elena started performing during her childhood in plays such as "Return to Neverland" and "The Nutcracker." After graduating from Cornell University, she continued her studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Elena's feature film debut as an actress was the highly anticipated second installment of The Hunger Games films, Catching Fire , where she portrayed Cecelia, the tribute from District 8. She has since shared the screen acting opposite Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, and Tim Roth, as well as performing alongside the likes of Tom Cruise, Sylvester Stallone, Chris Pratt, William Forsythe and Gerard Butler. Elena's television appearances include roles on CBS's NCIS: New Orleans , FOX's Sleepy Hollow , and AMC's The Walking Dead , where she memorably killed off bratty villain Sebastian Milton in the final season. Elena has won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in Avengers: Endgame , has been nominated five additional times, and has been nominated for two Taurus World Stunt Awards . Elena can soon be seen as the female-lead as Detective Keyes in the action thriller Neglected opposite Dylan Sprouse, Josh Duhamel and Til Schweiger premiering in theatres May 8th, 2026! Follow Me! Instagram | @myonlyfriendspodcast Website | https://myonlyfriendspodcast.com TikTok | @thebrittanyrizzo Listen to "My Only Friends" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3knIbkv92XCZ2pDQU0UBJt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-only-friends/id1649670689 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgYJYa-NjGYe21M1WnhOKg

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  The One with John Krause

  Jun 4, 20261h 1m

  John Krause is an actor, singer, and music educator. He recently closed two shows in the LA Area. Tarantino: Live at Cinevita, where he played Pulp Fictions's "Vincent" and shredded on the guitar, and the world premier of Millenials Are Killing Musicals at the Colony Theater in Burbank where he appeared as "Nate/ Atlas." He is best known for his roles in Broadway and touring musicals. Other credits include: Hadestown (OBC), Jesus Christ Superstar (Hollywood Bowl), Fun Home, Wicked, Green Day's American Idiot: The Musical, The Secret Garden, Newsies, and Rock of Ages. When John isn't performing or teaching private guitar and voice lessons, he enjoys spending time with his wife Molly and dog Maxine. Follow along @johnakrause Follow Me! Instagram | @myonlyfriendspodcast Website | https://myonlyfriendspodcast.com TikTok | @thebrittanyrizzo Listen to "My Only Friends" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3knIbkv92XCZ2pDQU0UBJt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-only-friends/id1649670689 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgYJYa-NjGYe21M1WnhOKg

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