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Ugh! You're So Good!Ian Purkayastha: Truffle BoyRare and exotic food distributor and founder of Regalis Foods, Ian Purkayastha, tells Scott and Rozzi how he broke into an impossible business and became wildly successful. Part of the inspiration behind the critically acclaimed movie ‘Pig’, Ian reveals how he went from the son of immigrants living in Arkansas to maintaining relationships with almost every Michelin-starred restaurant in the United States, all before turning 30. 2021-08-0338 min
Bringin' it BackwardsInterview with RozziWe had the pleasure of interviewing Rozzi over Zoom video!
A-based soul-pop powerhouse Rozzi embraces new beginnings with the announcement of her Hymn For Tomorrow EP -- the first installment of a new full-length body of work coming later this year. Harnessing this positive trajectory, she has revealed a brand new Run Lola Run-inspired music video featuring Alex Wolff (Hereditary, Jumanji, Cat And The Moon, and soon to be released Old) for her latest single “Hymn For Tomorrow”. Known for her arresting pop swagger and heart wrenchingly cand...2021-06-0437 minUgh! You're So Good!Kirstin Maldonado: When You Know, You Know (pt. 2)Grammy Award winning member of Pentatonix, Kirstin Maldonado drinks tequila and continues her discussion with Scott & Rozzi about growth. With stories of Broadway, break ups, and finding her confidence within the band, Kirstin shares the lessons and wisdom she’s learned along the way. (And also tells us what Scott was like in high school!!)Recorded and Engineered by Jacob Prestidge2021-05-2526 minUgh! You're So Good!Kirstin Maldonado: When You Know, You Know (pt. 1)Grammy Award winning member of Pentatonix, Kirstin Maldonado drinks tequila and talks to Scott & Rozzi about growth. With stories of Broadway, break ups, and finding her confidence within the band, Kirstin shares the lessons and wisdom she’s learned along the way. (And also tells us what Scott was like in high school!!)Recorded and Engineered by Jacob Prestidge2021-05-1826 minUgh! You're So Good!Fortune Feimster: Lions In The Ring (pt. 2)Comedian, writer, and actress Fortune Feimster continues her discussion with Scott & Rozzi about her long journey to massive success, and her long journey to coming out. Known for her roles on Chelsea Lately, The Mindy Project, and Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar, Fortune demonstrates that her famous sense of humor is only matched by her incredible kindness, and that nothing was more integral to her success than being herself. Recorded and Engineered by Jacob Prestidge2021-05-1116 minUgh! You're So Good!Fortune Feimster: Lions In The Ring (pt. 1)Comedian, writer, and actress Fortune Feimster tells Scott & Rozzi about her long journey to massive success, and her long journey to coming out. Known for her roles on Chelsea Lately, The Mindy Project, and Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar, Fortune demonstrates that her famous sense of humor is only matched by her incredible kindness, and that nothing was more integral to her success than being herself. Recorded and Engineered by Jacob Prestidge2021-05-0419 minUgh! You're So Good!Nile Rodgers: The Souls of a Million Strangers (pt. 2)Musical legend Nile Rodgers continues to tell Scott and Rozzi about his truly insane life and career, and the stories behind songs like David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance”, Madonna’s “Like A Virgin”, and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.” With a childhood that included mentorship from the likes of Richard Pryor and Thelonious Monk, and early involvement with the Black Panthers, Rodgers shares his unique wisdom and an insight into how he built such a phenomenal career.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2021-04-2726 minUgh! You're So Good!Nile Rodgers: The Souls of a Million Strangers (pt. 1)Musical legend Nile Rodgers tells Scott and Rozzi about his truly insane life and career, and the stories behind songs like David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance”, Madonna’s “Like A Virgin”, and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.” With a childhood that included mentorship from the likes of Richard Pryor and Thelonious Monk, and early involvement with the Black Panthers, Rodgers shares his unique wisdom and an insight into how he built such a phenomenal career.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2021-04-2035 minUgh! You're So Good!Garrett Watts: Garrett & Mark Are Dating (pt. 2)Through a delightfully meandering conversation, YouTube sensation Garrett Watts continues telling Scott & Rozzi about the source of his radiating positivity, why he tries to never think about what he's doing, and his love of WandaVision. The three drink spiked Polyjuice Punch on Scott's sunny porch and share their methods for overcoming personal demons and following their fun, all the while learning about Garrett's journey to internet super stardom. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2021-04-1338 minUgh! You're So Good!Garrett Watts: Garrett & Mark Are Dating (pt. 1)Through a delightfully meandering conversation, YouTube sensation Garrett Watts tells Scott & Rozzi about the source of his radiating positivity, why he tries to never think about what he's doing, and his love of WandaVision. The three drink spiked Polyjuice Punch on Scott's sunny porch and share their methods for overcoming personal demons and following their fun, all the while learning about Garrett's journey to internet super stardom. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2021-04-0638 minUgh! You're So Good!Brielle: It’s Just Like A Boo-BooScott & Rozzi drink pink lemonade with nine-year-old genius Brielle and revel in her unique wisdom and perspective. A favorite on the Ellen Show, Brielle has blown minds with her incredible intellect and ability to recall historical and scientific facts, as she demonstrates in a trivia competition against Scott & Rozzi. Her advice is sweet and deep and certainly, ugh so good. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2021-03-3027 minUgh! You're So Good!Tituss Burgess: I Don't Have Time to Convince You (pt. 2)The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Tituss Burgess drinks red wine with Scott & Rozzi and continues to share the lessons he’s learned from Broadway, television, and beyond. A truly conscientious person who feels deeply, Tituss reveals the wisdom and emotional intelligence behind his wildly funny capabilities, and the mantras that keep him going and growing. Recorded and Engineered by Zeno PittarelliEdited by Jacob Prestidge2021-03-2321 minUgh! You're So Good!Tituss Burgess: I Don't Have Time to Convince You (pt. 1)The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Tituss Burgess drinks red wine with Scott & Rozzi and shares the lessons he’s learned from Broadway, television, and beyond. A truly conscientious person who feels deeply, Tituss reveals the wisdom and emotional intelligence behind his wildly funny capabilities, and the mantras that keep him going and growing. Recorded and Engineered by Zeno PittarelliEdited by Jacob Prestidge2021-03-1626 minUgh! You're So Good!Jamison Twins: Relax and Enjoy the Ride (pt. 2)World famous psychics, The Jamison Twins continue their discussion with Rozzi and Scott about how they discovered and honed the gift that has led them to make over 3000 accurate predictions about the world so far. In a reading of our hosts, and aided by some ‘spooky’ cocktails, the duo accidentally reveal Scott & Rozzi’s newest and unannounced projects, as well as predictions about their careers and love lives. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2021-03-0922 minUgh! You're So Good!Jamison Twins: Relax and Enjoy the Ride (pt. 1)World famous psychics, The Jamison Twins discuss how they discovered and honed the gift that has led them to make over 3000 accurate predictions about the world so far. In a reading of our hosts, and aided by some ‘spooky’ cocktails, the duo accidentally reveal Scott & Rozzi’s newest and unannounced projects, as well as predictions about their careers and love lives. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2021-03-0224 minUgh! You're So Good!Monét X Change: You're Gonna Win All Stars 4 One Day Bitch (pt. 2)RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Monét X Change continues her discussion with Scott & Rozzi about the political implications of doing drag, how it felt to return home to St. Lucia to headline its first Pride Parade, and her six failed auditions for Drag Race before winning All Stars 4. Aided by Monet’s inside information, Scott & Rozzi consider how they might do on the show, while sipping champagne on a rooftop in Brooklyn, New York. Recorded and Engineered by Zeno PittarelliEdited by Jacob Prestidge2021-02-2325 minUgh! You're So Good!Monét X Change: You're Gonna Win All Stars 4 One Day Bitch (pt. 1)RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Monét X Change tells Scott & Rozzi about the political implications of doing drag, how it felt to return home to St. Lucia to headline its first Pride Parade, and her six failed auditions for Drag Race before winning All Stars 4. Aided by Monet’s inside information, Scott & Rozzi consider how they might do on the show, while sipping champagne on a rooftop in Brooklyn, New York. Recorded and Engineered by Zeno PittarelliEdited by Jacob Prestidge2021-02-1625 minUgh! You're So Good!Scott and Rozzi: We're Back!Scott & Rozzi are back with season two of their podcast about what it takes to get really good at something. They begin with a socially-distanced "therapy session" on a rooftop in Brooklyn, New York, where the pair reflects on the challenges of quarantine and their hopes for the new year. With stories about falling in love in lockdown, making music from home, and opening the Billboard awards, Scott & Rozzi share an open, honest, and funny conversation about continuing to chase their dreams in the "new normal."Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2021-02-0921 min
The Creative ClimateEpisode 6 - What's That Song? Rozzi And Why She's, Ugh, So F**ing Good!For Episode 6, after sharing our feelings about Election Day and its aftermath, (don't expect Pod Save America) we have a great convo with singer/songwriter Rozzi. Originally from San Francisco, Rozzi has a big powerful distinctive voice that has moved folks like Maroon 5's Adam Levine to sing her praises and take her out on tour opening for the band. She's also recorded with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Pusha T. among others, and has garnered a ton of positive coverage from the difficult music press. We talk with Rozzi about her new (and gorgeous...2020-11-1800 minUgh! You're So Good!Alex Wolff: The Rest Is Noise (pt. 2)Actor, writer, director, musician Alex Wolff continues his discussion with Scott & Rozzi about getting bullied for The Naked Brothers Band, how he finds compassion for his evil roles, and the spooky events that happened on set of Hereditary. Along with his wisdom on the importance of an acting community and never focusing on the hype, Wolff tells a story about partying with Kesha and Marylin Manson, and directs a group reading of a scene from Sex And The City. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-09-1729 minUgh! You're So Good!Alex Wolff: The Rest Is Noise (pt. 1)Actor, writer, director, musician Alex Wolff tells Scott & Rozzi about getting bullied for The Naked Brothers Band, how he finds compassion for his evil roles, and the spooky events that happened on set of Hereditary. Along with his wisdom on the importance of an acting community and never focusing on the hype, Wolff tells a story about partying with Kesha and Marylin Manson, and directs a group reading of a scene from Sex And The City. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-09-1527 minUgh! You're So Good!Michelle Kwan: Plain Stubbornness (pt. 2)The most decorated figure skater in US history, Michelle Kwan, continues her discussion with Scott & Rozzi about competing on the world stage at just thirteen years old and her journey to find herself again after retiring at twenty-six. The Olympian shares her wisdom on the importance of good parenting, skating to great songs, and the power of plain stubbornness. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-08-2023 minUgh! You're So Good!Michelle Kwan: Plain Stubbornness (pt. 1)The most decorated figure skater in US history, Michelle Kwan, tells Scott & Rozzi about competing on the world stage at just thirteen years old and her journey to find herself again after retiring at twenty-six. The Olympian shares her wisdom on the importance of good parenting, skating to great songs, and the power of plain stubbornness. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-08-1826 minUgh! You're So Good!Betty Who: Smoke a Joint, Get Over It, Tomorrow's a New Day (pt. 2)Australian pop-star Betty Who continues her discussion with Scott and Rozzi about going viral in college, the painful breakup with her record label, and finding her power as an independent artist. With a number one song and a devoted fan base, Betty shares the behind the scenes stories of her beginnings as a songwriter, life on the road, and her relentless focus.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-08-1330 minUgh! You're So Good!Betty Who: Smoke a Joint, Get Over It, Tomorrow's a New Day (pt. 1)Australian pop-star Betty Who tells Scott and Rozzi about going viral in college, the painful breakup with her record label, and finding her power as an independent artist. With a number one song and a devoted fan base, Betty shares the behind the scenes stories of her beginnings as a songwriter, life on the road, and her relentless focus.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-08-1129 minUgh! You're So Good!Shoshana Bean: Time Is a Healer and a Revealer (pt. 2)Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean tells Scott & Rozzi about ‘upper limiting’ herself, camaraderie with other singers, and where her flawless vocal technique came from. She expresses both the joys and struggles of releasing her songs under her own record label, and her powerful commitment to finishing what she starts. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-08-0623 minUgh! You're So Good!Shoshana Bean: Time Is a Healer and a Revealer (pt. 1)Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean tells Scott & Rozzi about ‘upper limiting’ herself, camaraderie with other singers, and where her flawless vocal technique came from. She expresses both the joys and struggles of releasing her songs under her own record label, and her powerful commitment to finishing what she starts. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-08-0423 minUgh! You're So Good!Jonathan Van Ness: Nothing Is Broken Beyond Repair (pt. 2)Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness continues his discussion with Scott & Rozzi about growing up in rural Illinois, refusing to give in to gender norms, and chasing his ice-skating dreams. He shares how his high tolerance for rejection helped him find major success as a hairstylist, comedian, author, activist, and podcaster.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-3021 minUgh! You're So Good!Jonathan Van Ness: Nothing Is Broken Beyond Repair (pt. 1)Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness tells Scott & Rozzi about growing up in rural Illinois, refusing to give in to gender norms, and chasing his ice-skating dreams. He shares how his high tolerance for rejection helped him find major success as a hairstylist, comedian, author, activist, and podcaster.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-2820 minUgh! You're So Good!Rickey Minor: No Bad Days (pt. 2)Famed musical director Rickey Minor continues his discussion with Scott & Rozzi about going from being a kid in Monroe, Louisiana to working with Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, and Alicia Keys. The bandleader for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, musical director for The Academy Awards, and Beyonce’s right hand man for her Super Bowl performance, the legend among legends shares how gratitude taught him to have “no bad days”.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-2323 minUgh! You're So Good!Rickey Minor: No Bad Days (pt. 1)Famed musical director Rickey Minor tells Scott & Rozzi how he went from being a kid in Monroe, Louisiana to working with Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, and Alicia Keys. The bandleader for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, musical director for The Academy Awards, and Beyonce’s right hand man for her Super Bowl performance, the legend among legends shares how gratitude taught him to have “no bad days”.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-2126 minUgh! You're So Good!Scott & Rozzi Take The Enneagram TestOn a break from guests, Scott & Rozzi take the famed Enneagram personality test together. The two discuss their natures and temperaments through intimate, revealing questions and laugh over the findings. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-1626 minUgh! You're So Good!Paul Nicklen: Born To IceNational Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen tells Scott & Rozzi how he went from a colorblind kid on Baffin Island, to a Photography Hall of Fame inductee. Through his stories about drinking whiskey with wild bears, surviving multiple plane crashes, and treating his own broken leg in the wilderness, Paul expresses the importance of acknowledging progress, while never giving up on the future. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-1432 minUgh! You're So Good!Dr. William Dixon: Taking The Pulse on COVID-19In a special edition of the podcast, Scott & Rozzi speak with Stanford ER attending Dr. William Dixon about COVID-19. Dr. Dixon, a graduate of Princeton University and University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Medical School, shares his experience from the front lines of the pandemic and shares the best ways to help. Dr. Dixon asks anyone able to donate to SNMA, an organization that supports current and future underrepresented minority medical students. Donate here: https://snma.org/donations/Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-1245 minUgh! You're So Good!Isabella Boylston: Raise The Barre (pt. 2)Prima ballerina Isabella Boylston continues her discussion of the incredible physical toll and time commitment required to become a principle dancer at renowned American Ballet Theatre. Talking of sexism, body shaming, and love of the craft, Isabella, Scott, & Rozzi share personal stories and drink red wine in Isabella’s Brooklyn apartment. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-0921 minUgh! You're So Good!Isabella Boylston: Raise The Barre (pt. 1)Prima ballerina Isabella Boylston discusses the incredible physical toll and time commitment required to become a principle dancer at renowned American Ballet Theatre. Talking of sexism, body shaming, and love of the craft, Isabella, Scott, & Rozzi share personal stories and drink red wine in Isabella’s Brooklyn apartment. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-0722 minUgh! You're So Good!Bobby Berk: No Dead Ends (pt. 2)Interior design expert and member of the Fab Five on Netflix’s Queer Eye, Bobby Berk continues an alcohol-fueled conversation with Scott & Rozzi. From living in his car to worldwide celebrity, Bobby tells an incredible story of escaping his past and never giving up on his dreams. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-07-0218 minUgh! You're So Good!Bobby Berk: No Dead Ends (pt. 1)Interior design expert and member of the Fab Five on Netflix’s Queer Eye, Bobby Berk joins Scott & Rozzi for an alcohol-fueled conversation. From living in his car to worldwide celebrity, Bobby tells an incredible story of escaping his past and never giving up on his dreams. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-06-3020 minUgh! You're So Good!EG Daily: 1000 Voices (pt. 2)The voice of Tommy Pickles (Rugrats) and Buttercup (The Powerpuff Girls), EG Daily continues her unbelievable story of a lifelong career in Hollywood. From wrestling stunts to singing heavy metal, EG shares how empathy and saying ‘yes’ can make magic happen and dreams come true.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-06-2526 minUgh! You're So Good!EG Daily: 1000 Voices (pt. 1)The voice of Tommy Pickles (Rugrats) and Buttercup (The Powerpuff Girls), EG Daily tells her unbelievable story of a lifelong career in Hollywood. From wrestling stunts to singing heavy metal, EG shares how empathy and saying ‘yes’ can make magic happen and dreams come true.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-06-2322 minUgh! You're So Good!Kevin Olusola: Extraordinary & Uncommon (pt. 2)3x Grammy award winner Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix continues the conversation about the immigrant mentality that fueled his remarkable success, both as the world’s most famous beatboxer, and as a Yale pre-med graduate. Fluent in Mandarin and a gifted cellist, saxophonist, and pianist, Kevin is the embodiment of hard work and what it takes to get ugh, so good.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-06-1821 minUgh! You're So Good!Kevin Olusola: Extraordinary & Uncommon (pt. 1)3x Grammy award winner Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix discusses the immigrant mentality that fueled his remarkable success, both as the world’s most famous beatboxer, and as a Yale pre-med graduate. Fluent in Mandarin and a gifted cellist, saxophonist, and pianist, Kevin is the embodiment of hard work and what it takes to get ugh, so good.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-06-1627 minUgh! You're So Good!Adam Rippon: The Power of Delusion (pt. 2)Olympic medalist Adam Rippon picks up where he left off in Part 1 with a riotous discussion on determination, work ethic, and ice-skating as a kid in Scranton. Fueled by margaritas, Adam shares both smart tips for success and spicy gossip. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-05-2819 minUgh! You're So Good!Adam Rippon: The Power of Delusion (pt. 1)Olympic medalist Adam Rippon joins Scott & Rozzi for a riotous discussion on determination, work ethic, and ice-skating as a kid in Scranton. Fueled by margaritas, Adam shares both smart tips for success and spicy gossip.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-05-2620 minUgh! You're So Good!Christina Perri: A Cinderella Story (pt. 2)Singer-songwriter Christina Perri (“Jar of Hearts”, “A Thousand Years”) picks up where she left off in Part 1 with her incredible Cinderella Story. A hilarious and unbelievable tale, Christina reveals to Scott and Rozzi what catapulted her from cocktail waitress to superstar overnight, and how she’s been able to maintain and grow that success ever since.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-05-2129 minUgh! You're So Good!Christina Perri: A Cinderella Story (pt. 1)Singer-songwriter Christina Perri discusses her international hit songs “Jar of Hearts” and “A Thousand Years” through the lens of her incredible Cinderella Story. A hilarious and unbelievable tale, Christina reveals to Scott and Rozzi what catapulted her from cocktail waitress to superstar overnight, and how she’s been able to maintain and grow that success ever since.Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-05-1935 minUgh! You're So Good!Meet Scott and Rozzi (pt. 2)Scott Hoying of Pentatonix and singer-songwriter Rozzi pick up where they left off in Part 1 with a one-on-one conversation about their childhood memories, careers, and the bad songs they wrote in college. Aided by a couple of drinks, the two have an open, insightful and irreverent conversation on what it takes to become really good at something. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-05-1424 minUgh! You're So Good!Meet Scott and Rozzi (pt. 1)Scott Hoying of Pentatonix and singer-songwriter Rozzi debut their podcast with a one-on-one conversation about their childhood memories, careers, and the bad songs they wrote in college. Aided by a couple of drinks, the two have an open, insightful and irreverent conversation about what it takes to become really good at something. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-05-1218 minUgh! You're So Good!TrailerScott and Rozzi introduce Ugh! You're So Good!Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge2020-05-0601 min