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This week, we’re joined in studio by our friend Taylor Xo — Billboard-charting recording artist and the creator of The XO Playhouse, the inclusive, high-energy creative revue redefining nightlife in West Hollywood.

Taylor opens up about his upbringing, his love for music, and the realities of building a career in the industry — from the moments that almost broke him to the wins that kept him going. We talk about navigating the music business as a queer artist, creating art without asking for permission, and why building spaces rooted in joy, expression, and community matters more than ever.

We also dive into the birth of The XO Playhouse — from its massively successful debut at Bar Lubitsch to its upcoming March 4 show at Beaches Tropicana — plus what it takes to build something from scratch, lead a creative community, and turn nightlife into something that actually feels safe, electric, and alive.

This episode is about resilience, queer joy, chosen family, and what happens when you stop waiting for the door to open and build the room yourself.

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We start with a little life catch-up — how the year is shaping up, where we’re headed, and how two very different Valentine’s Days somehow both ended peacefully (flowers in a custom vase vs. horror movies and shawarma).

Then we get into Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model — the documentary that forced us to rewatch a cultural moment we once accepted as normal… and now find deeply disturbing. From body shaming and humiliating photo shoots to exploitation disguised as “tough love,” we unpack the moments that hit hardest, including the Burger King comment, the smoking and dead fish shoots, Ebony’s sexuality being outed on camera, Keenyah being labeled “gluttony,” and the contestant forced into a gun-themed shoot after her mother was paralyzed by gun violence.

We talk about Miss Jay’s heartbreaking stroke and recovery, the shocking revelation that Tyra never visited her in the hospital, Shandi’s filmed breakdown in Milan, and the infamous Tyra-Tiffany meltdown — all through the lens of adulthood, power, and accountability.

This isn’t about canceling our childhood. It’s about reckoning with what we normalized — and why so many women were taught that pain was the price of success.

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This week on Milk & Honeys, we kick things off by rehashing our wild Super Bowl weekend — the chaos, the exhaustion, and the moments we’re still recovering from. Then, because timing is everything, we dive headfirst into Valentine’s Day week.

One of us is single. One of us is in a relationship. Both of us have plenty of experience when it comes to love, sex, and questionable decisions. From performative Valentine’s pressure to risky Sip or Spill questions we were genuinely scared to answer, nothing is off the table.

We get honest about relationships, sexual chemistry, emotional attachment, and the fine line between feeling wanted and actually being chosen — plus we read listener questions that may or may not encourage blocking an ex.

Whether you’re in love, single, confused, or emotionally unavailable but hot — this episode is for you.

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What keeps an actor chasing the next audition when the no’s pile up, the nerves hit at the worst moment, and even big breaks don’t guarantee the next job? We crack open the real toolkit that sustains a creative career: practical audition tactics, honest mindset shifts, and the discipline to make your own work while the industry decides.

We dig into Jenna Fischer’s The Actor’s Life and connect it to our lived experience. You’ll hear how memorizing just the first three lines anchors a read, why casting actually prefers you hold the sides, and how one decisive nonverbal reaction can signal you’re truly listening. We talk range—when to go bigger so they can pull you back, and when restraint reads as truth. We explore the power of bringing yourself to the character instead of forcing a mask, the strange realities of type and “the look,” and why fame doesn’t hand you every role. Along the way, we share a gut-punch story of getting fired post-success and how to process that hit without losing your voice.

Mindset is the throughline. We reframe rejection with “no-to-yes math,” use a 24-hour window to feel and release, and outline body-based tools for audition anxiety: Feldenkrais, power stances, breath, and music that blocks comparison. Then we get tactical about career SEO: building a consistent body of work through short films, sketches, and podcasts, collaborating with people who match your taste and work ethic, and ignoring the fear of being “cringe.” Confidence doesn’t come from credits. It comes from showing up prepared, present, and honest—again and again.

If you need a nudge to keep going, this one’s for you. Hit play, then tell us the one audition habit you’ll try this week. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more creatives find the show.

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Awards season is officially here, and the Golden Globes kicked it off in classic chaotic fashion.

Now that we’re a week removed and emotions have settled, we break down everything from the 2026 Golden Globe Awards — the wins that made sense, the snubs that hurt, the surprises no one saw coming, and the moments that had the internet in a chokehold.

We get into whether awards still matter or just confirm careers that already exist, how much campaigning plays into wins, and whether Hollywood is officially shifting toward a new generation of talent. From Hamnet and One Battle After Another dominating the night, to standout acting wins from Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, and Teyana Taylor, to the projects that walked away with nothing (looking at you, Wicked: For Good), nothing is off the table.

Plus: Nikki Glaser’s hosting — what landed, what didn’t, and the jokes CBS wouldn’t let air — the bizarre UFC walk-on that left everyone confused, viral backstage moments, and why awards shows now feel more like content farms than ceremonies.

Was this a night about excellence, narrative, or pure chaos? And which of these wins will actually matter come Oscar time?

Let’s talk Golden Globes.

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From a sold-out homecoming show to a $300-a-week “assistant” gig (that somehow involved a robot litter box) and the night 6,000 people booed, Martin Morrow gets real about what it actually looks like to be a working comic. He talks about how he reads a room almost instantly, why LA can humble you faster than New York, and how you protect your material while still playing the social media game.

We get into dry spells, charity gigs vs. clubs, and the weird crowd-work paradox—why those clips help you grow but also change how audiences behave. It’s honest, funny, and genuinely useful if you care about stand-up or building something that lasts.

And stick around for Sip or Spill, where Martin spills a few secrets about the comedy industry he probably shouldn’t.

If you enjoyed the episode, follow, rate, and share it with a friend who loves comedy and leave us a review with your favorite moment.

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After a little time away, Milk & Honeys is back in the studio.

In our first episode of the new year, we’re catching up on everything that happened while we were gone — from hosting our Raise the Bar event and realizing we might accidentally be good at event planning, to spending the holidays with family and ringing in the new year very differently (one of us out, one of us happily horizontal).

We talk about rest, reflection, and what we’re taking with us into 2026 — both personally and as a podcast. What stays the same, what gets better, and how we’re raising the bar this year without losing the fun.

Same Honeys. Fresh energy. We’re home.

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We’re wrapping up the year with the studio lights off but the stories still shining. Seven months on the mic(!), and we’re diving into everything that makes the holidays both chaotic and kind of perfect—cozy rituals, family messiness, and the art of doing less without feeling bad about it.

From LA’s “winter” (aka sunshine) to that first real-tree smell, we talk about the little sensory things that make the season actually feel like the season, even when the weather refuses to cooperate.

We share the childhood traditions that shaped us—midnight gift opens, Santa’s bells, the presents that hit way too hard—and get honest about the modern gift-giving struggle. When is a gift really for the giver? Are budgets a trap? And yes, a thoughtful gift card does count. Food gets its moment too: fruitcake is a no, homemade beats store-bought, and eggnog needs a lil’ kick or don’t bother.

We also push back on the all-or-nothing New Year energy. Instead of sprinting into January just to flame out by February, we’re talking year-round habits, financial freedom goals, and a steady “stay ready” mindset.

And then—big news. We’re announcing Raise the Bar, our live podcast event and benefit night for foster youth at the Sofitel in Beverly Hills. Think music, a DJ, stand-up, surprises, raffles, a silent auction—the whole vibe—all supporting Peace4Kids. This is holiday energy turned into real impact.

We’re off the studio mics for two weeks, but still active on socials, prepping for the live show and a strong start to 2026.

Come hang with us for laughs, honesty, and some give-back energy. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves holiday chaos, and if you’re local—grab your ticket to Raise the Bar. Let’s make a night of it for a cause that matters.