Not Killing It
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsRoss and Lauzie are leaving their 20s and NOT killing it. This self-help/self-deprecating comedy podcast sees two fuckups explore the lowlights and heartbreaks of their 20s with wit and candor, all while learning how to better their situation along the way. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve acquired a decade’s worth of wisdom with little to show for it, come listen to the anti-Ted Talk that is Not Killing It.
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Episodes
We Killed It (Final Episode)
May 29, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 40.7 MBAfter a wonderful journey, Ross and Lauzie look back at what they’ve learned and their time on the show as it comes to a close — while giving thanks to all the listeners and people who made doing the show possible. PLEASE SUPPORT NOT KILLING IT BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON Join the Not Killing It Facebook Group to share your hilarious fails with other listeners in a private, safe space. Follow us: @rossisfunny, @lauzielen, @notkillingitpodcast, @phillbowen
We Vision Board Incorrectly And Our Coworkers Discover The Show (ft. Shane O'Neill)
May 22, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBShane O'Neill (New York Times, UCB) joins the show to talk about the cultural weight of turning 30, leaving your past life behind, and dealing with the intermixing of his comedy and professional worlds. Lauzie sets incorrect goals on her vision board, and Ross' new coworkers find out about the show. Later, the gang challenges Shane to see if he can identify the difference between real news headlines, comedy headlines, or comedy headlines that became news headlines. PLEASE SUPPORT NOT KILLI...
We Dumpster Dive And Get Taken To The Hospital (ft. Casey Jost)
May 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBLauzie has a sudden medical emergency on her way to work, while Ross won’t let good food go to waste as he packs on pounds. Comedian Casey Jost (@caseyjost, Impractical Jokers, UCB) joins the show to discuss trying to stay healthy when everyone around you let’s themselves go, navigating the comedy system and deciding your goals, and how to look at the bright-side amidst constant rejection.. Later, the gang asks Casey what he was willing to do in his 20s that he’s no longer willing in his 30s...
We Over-Negotiate And Get Cockblocked By Our Vibrators (ft. Mike Kelton)
May 08, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBNot Killing It welcomes MTV Host and Producer Mike Kelton to the show, to talk about being branded as a ‘Drag Queen Producer’ by the industry, jerking off while driving, and being the least cool kid on the set of Difficult People. Lauzie gets cockblocked by her own vibrator, and Ross gets a bitter taste of the job offer process. Later, the gang reveals the craziest things they’ve done for love.P PLEASE SUPPORT NOT KILLING IT BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON Join the Not Killing It Facebook ...
We Get Smacked By Reality, Steal Sh*t, & Cum (ft. Remy Kassimir)
May 01, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MBRemy Kassimir of the How Cum Podcast joins the show to help the gang through their Not Killing Its, while the gang reveals their Miscumceptions -- sex stuff they were totally wrong about as kids. Ross gets smacked by reality by two loved ones as he deals with unprofessional people on his job search, and prepares to take a terrible job just to have something. Lauzie gets confused for being part of a vigil due to her kleptomanic tendencies -- and reveals startlingly poor financial habits. ...
We Get Shown Our Earwax and Fuck Uber Drivers (ft. Tai LeClair)
April 24, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBRoss and Lauzie experience Not Killing Its that are Nasty AF this week, and Native American Queer Comedian Tai Leclaire joins them to share his experiences and advice — including time management in an adult relationship, getting different headphones for different workplaces, and what you need in your murse if you have to conceal the prior night’s jizz before going into work. Tai shares his experience manifesting something that he wanted only to have it turn to shit. Later, the gang tries to...
We Lose Our Credit Cards and Cash (ft. Emmy-Award Winning DP Nick Neofitidis)
April 17, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBIn the Season 2 premiere, Emmy-Award Winning Director of Photography Nick Neofitidis joins the Not Killing It gang to help Ross and Lauzie share his experiences related to their failures. Ross experiences a true New York Not Killing It that sees his manifestations go to shit, being denied something he wanted, and experience a VERY weird encounter with a stranger. Lauzie finds herself stranded without money, afraid of taking responsibility for her actions, and receives stuff for free — out of...
We Try Different Relationships (ft. Kate Robards)
April 10, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 76.3 MBAfter a failed polyamorous marriage to a rich husband, comedian Kate Robards was left broke, single, and down to fuck. Not Killing It welcomes Kate to explore different kinds of relationships, bringing their experiences and hilarious stories to the surface. Later, they learn what kind of relationships different animals prefer. Lauzie pisses off her delivery man, while Ross “welcomes” a new role model into his life. PLEASE SUPPORT NOT KILLING IT BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON Join the Not...
We Are Drag Queens (ft. Pixie Aventura)
April 03, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBNYC-based Drag Queen Pixie Aventura (Cesar Villavicencio) dishes all about the drag process. The gang covers what went into picking her drag name, whether she feels safe walking around New York City in drag, and how she replenishes the ability to give out positive energy when she doesn’t feel like it — plus tucking and more. Lauzie deals with the fallout of a sunburn, while Ross experiences a bout of depression that affects his ability to work. PLEASE SUPPORT NOT KILLING IT BY SUBSCRIBING...
We Become New Mothers (ft. Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand)
March 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBWhat does someone learn a year after being a new mother — while running as a production company? Producer and Actress Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand dishes with Not Killing It on everything from how to feed your nipple to a newborn, what she discovered while running a business, and blows our minds with the term “genital identity”. Lauzie gets called out and insulted — in a major public area, while we’re severely questioning how Ross has made it this far as an adult. Featuring a Not Killing It apolo...
We Feel Consumed By Ads (ft. Ad. Director Gregory Phillip Hyde)
March 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBRoss disappoints his grandfather, Lauzie flirts with skin cancer, and a listener gets cockblocked by something very peculiar. The gang discusses the omnipresence of a Chinese dance cult, and checks up on Lauzie’s handwashing intervention. Advertising Strategy Director Gregory Phillip Hyde joins the show to discuss why we see advertisements when we see them, whether or not advertisers have boundaries or political agendas, and his thoughts on brands using social justice. Later, Lauzie and Ross...
We Battle Cancer (ft. Shauna Lane)
March 13, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 99 MBHilarious, inspiring, and strong, comedian Shauna Lane opens up on Not Killing It about her battle with breast cancer. She dives in to "coming out" about the diagnosis, what chemotherapy is really like, and the effect it had on her relationships. Lauzie reveals how Not Killing It is impacting her personal life, while Ross can't even send the easiest piece of mail. The gang discovers a new phrase to say to yourself before the start of every day, and learns some Facts of Crabs. At the end, Ros...
We Perform Gay Porn (ft. Boomer Banks)
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBFashion Designer, Porn Octagon, and Queer Activist...is there anything adult star Boomer Banks can’t do? Not Killing It welcomes the mogul to discuss how he got his start in the entertainment industry, what a porn set is really like, and the responsibility he feels toward queer youth. The gang talks about gay porn vs. straight porn, what it’s like to be objectified, and whether having a massive penis is all it’s cracked up to be. Lauzie’s Not Killing It leaves us very concerned for horses, ...
We Do Odd Jobs (ft. Caroline Castro)
February 27, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBOdd jobs are what life is all about for struggling 20somethings, and Not Killing It welcomes comedian Caroline Castro to reminisce on some of our most memorable experiences while doing them. The gang talks about the stigma of being on unemployment benefits, Caroline’s “intern” experience at a mega-church cult, and fun facts about employment. Lauzie basically assaults a total stranger, while Ross reflects on how his life has changed in the last two months — along with a surprise revelation. ...
We Find The News EXHAUSTING (ft. Shoshana Guy)
February 20, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 75 MBWe are inundated with news -- and sick and tired of navigating it. Fortunately, Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist and producer Shoshana Guy is here to help us with navigating a 24/7 media environment, the responsibility of a news outlet vs. a consumer, and give guidelines to determine whether a source should be trusted. Ross feels like a bad friend at a bestie's birthday party, Lauzie realizes she's been dealing with a problem at work for 4-and-a-half years. The gang discuss how our tolera...
We... Could Be Cleaner... (ft. Sean Hart)
February 13, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBDo we stink? Are we actually practicing good hygiene? Comedian Sean Hart joins the team as they try and figure it out. The gang competes in a Gross-Off, and shares tips on getting to your cleanest self. Ross “discovers” there are two different kinds of avocados, Lauzie finds a mysterious rash on her face, while Sean may never be able to show his face at work again. Phill puts up with all of this. PLEASE SUPPORT NOT KILLING IT BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON Join the Not Killing It Facebook...
We Deal With Rejection (ft. Emily Winter)
February 06, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBComedian Emily Winter was tired of being rejected. So what did she do? She turned it into a game, accumulated 101 rejections over the course of 2018, and suddenly found herself in The New York Times and on Good Morning America for her efforts. Not Killing It talks to Emily to find out about her ups and downs of the year, pushing past your negative self talk, and what to tell yourself if you’re afraid of peeing in your chair on national television. Ross finds his entire life is Not Killing I...
We Get Called To Preach (ft. Pastor Mia McClain)
January 30, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 63.7 MBPastor Mia McClain didn’t think the ministry would be her path — having resisted the inner calling for most of her 20s. Ross and Lauzie welcome Mia to find out all about her unique transition from musical theatre, what it feels like to resist an inner voice tugging at you, and whether religion gets a bad rap amongst younger people. Lauzie reveals the most sinful thing she ever did in a church, while Ross’ family may not know he’s a heathen himself. The gang finds out what era is the most bor...
We DIY and Organize Our Lives (ft. DIY Expert Bea Copeland)
January 23, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBDIY Expert and Host Bea Copeland (@beatrice_copeland) joins Ross and Lauzie to organize their home. First, Lauzie reveals how a Not Killing It hookup from ten years ago comes back full circle. Bea then gives us her Ten Home Commandments for optimal, organized living. She assesses Ross and Lauzie’s living spaces, educates us with tips on storage, “the Chair From Hell", and shares her observations of millennial organizational habits at large. PLEASE SUPPORT NOT KILLING IT BY SUBSCRIBING TO ...
We Are America’s Next Top Model (ft. Shandi Sullivan)
January 16, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBNot Killing It welcomes Shandi Sullivan (@shanthraxttm) to the Pod, Fan Favorite from Season 2 of America’s Next Top Model. Shandi came in having no modeling experience to almost winning, birthing one of reality TV’s first “caterpillar-to-butterfly” story arcs. Ross and Lauzie check in with Shandi to talk about her experiences with Top Model, living in a house rigged for cameras, and the famous tryst in a hot tub that led to an iconic line. They cover experiencing life as a model after the s...
We MAY??? Buy Our First Home (ft. Stephanie of The Chatham House)
January 09, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBAs we transition out of our 20s and aspire to buy property, Stephanie of The Chatham House ( @thechathamhouse ) joins the show for an in-depth look at the process of mortgaging a first home. Stephanie walks us through the decision-making that led her to The Chatham House, provides helpful tips any prospective owner should keep in mind, and comes armed with financial saving strategies. Ross reveals the suddenness of his own childhood home about to be sold, while Lauzie details a waxing gone h...
We Vision Board HARD (ft. Mia Bloomfield)
January 02, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBAs the gang rings in the New Year and Lauzie turns 30, Ross encounters many of his prior Not Killing Its converging on a single party. When confronted with a problem that would take five seconds to solve, Lauzie decides she can’t be bothered to get out of bed. Ross and Lauzie welcome Vision Boardist Mia Bloomfield to help the two learn how to set goals, and manifest the 2019 of their dreams through tips, tricks, and visions. PLEASE SUPPORT NOT KILLING IT BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON Joi...
We Thank You
December 26, 2018 11:00 - 3 minutes - 5.98 MBNot Killing It wants to thank you for listening to the show. Follow us @rossisfunny, @lauzielen, @notkillingitpodcast. Email the podcast with your funny stories and feelings of discontent at [email protected]. Technical Producer: Phill Bowen
We Are Holiday DISASTERS (ft. Amelita Lijek)
December 19, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MBRoss and Lauzie are at their messiest in this holiday episode of Not Killing It. The gang decides whether or not Ross is America's Sweetheart as he relives one of the worst hookups he's ever had, hours after it's happened. Lauzie reveals something has woken up in her mouth. The gang finally gets to the bottom of Ross' chronic crack, and Lauzie enlightens us with some holiday facts. The show welcomes musical comedian Amelita Lijek, performing song-spoofs of "Confident" and "All I Want For Chr...
We Recover From Eating Disorders (ft. Molly Kiernan)
December 13, 2018 16:04 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThe gang of Not Killing It welcomes Molly Kiernan (MTV, Comedy Central, Magnet Theater) for an in-depth discussion about the eating disorder she battled for most of her 20s. Ross confesses he is a loose tyer, while Lauzie reveals what happens when two people share similar names. Breaking news about Lauzie is revealed that changes Ross’ perception of her FOREVER, while Ross comes ‘clean’ with some news of his own. Later, Ross and Lauzie enlist some hetero-help in pitting various meats agains...
We Are Under Arrest?!?! (Ft. Anonymous Police Officer)
December 05, 2018 17:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBThe Not Killing It crew gets a peek into what life is like as an officer of the law, courtesy of a real life officer. The gang’s questions about the law are answered, with accounts of harrowing experiences. Lauzie finds out whether her wildest moments should have landed her in cuffs and shares how she is like Ernest Hemingway. Ross makes an early New Year's resolution. NOTE: This episode features bleeping of the Officer’s name and Department she works for to protect her identity. Fol...
We Are Not Engaged (ft. Mary McCarthy)
November 28, 2018 11:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MBWhen Mary McCarthy (@NotEngaged, The Goodpie Girl) was leaving her 20s, she found herself in a classic Not Killing It scenario: the last in her friend-group to be not engaged. She started to parody Instagram engaged photos with her ring-less left hand. Soon, Good Morning America, the BBC, Rachael Ray, and more came calling. Ross and Lauzie talk to Mary, an actor/writer/producer, about success occurring in places you don’t expect, what her success says about content for single women on social...
We Are Unemployed (ft. Anna Roisman)
November 21, 2018 11:00 - 52 minutes - 85.5 MBAs comedian Anna Roisman left her 20s, she lost her job, and thus a new comedic brand was born: Unemployed Anna (@unemployedanna). A producer/writer/performer, Anna joins the gang of Not Killing It to talk about turning unfortunate circumstances into ongoing opportunities, pushing yourself through the grind, and how we want to kick Broadway child actors who have two-show days. The group tests The Normal Way versus The Ross Way, and Lauzie’s shoulder makes a particularly uncelebrated filmed d...
We Consult About Mental Health and Its Stigmas (ft. The Huffington Post’s Lindsay Holmes)
November 14, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBRoss educates the group on what it’s like being a whore for Halloween, concluding with a reveal that shocks the group. Lauzie reveals a vulnerable side to herself by reading a piece of life advice she wrote long ago — but not before revealing a very spicy Not Killing It Moment of the Week. Lindsay Holmes (@lindsaygholmes), Senior Wellness Editor at The Huffington Post, joins the gang to give some advice on mental health, the stigmas society imposes on those seeking diagnoses and treatment, a...
We Look Backward and Foreward
November 07, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBRoss and Lauzie take a look back at the prior episodes to talk about what they’ve learned from prior guests, give some “crucial” updates, and talk about what they’re looking to manifest. Ross has a messy Not Killing It Moment of the Week, while Lauzie has an epic fuck-up on stage. Featuring helium-infused segments, and some things the gang is ready to confess to their parents. Follow us @rossisfunny, @lauzielen, @notkillingitpodcast. Email the podcast with your funny stories and feeling...
We FIGHT For Our Rights At Work (ft. Thrillist’s Eric Vilas-Boas)
October 31, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBIn a jam packed episode, Eric Vilas-Boas (@vilbo) talks to Ross and Lauzie about his historic, successful fight to unionize at Thrillist. Lauzie reveals she may be involved in a murder plot, while Ross shares the tribulations of dealing with health insurance and ADHD. Also featuring: plenty of vagina and butt-stuff. Follow us @rossisfunny, @lauzielen, @notkillingitpodcast. Email the podcast with your funny stories and feelings of discontent at [email protected]. Technical Producer...
We Are HIV-Postive (ft. James Tison)
October 24, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 61.4 MBThe hilarious James Tison (@jamestison) joins Ross and Lauzie for an in-depth look at one of the hardest moments of his life: being diagnosed as HIV-positive. Ross shares the extremely unique way he came out to his parents, and Lauzie takes a stroll down a CVS aisle with some questionable things in her basket. The gang explores the power of comedy to heal, and conquering old habits while incorporating your most personal details in your art. Follow us @rossisfunny, @lauzielen, @notkillingit...
We Change Our Paths (ft. Graham Nolan)
October 17, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MBRecorded just after they've woken up (allegedly), Lauzie reveals a Not Killing It Moment of the Week that's plagued her for years, and Ross gets personal about his struggles with anxiety. A listener has an...interesting solution to Dribble Penis, and the gang sees a cat that promptly makes them talk about masturbation. Graham Nolan (@GrahamNolan), who underwent a Comedian-to-Civilian transformation after almost a decade of stand-up, joins the group for a candid chat on the culture around sta...
We Are Financial MESSES (ft. Gov't Economist Claire Brunner)
October 10, 2018 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBLauzie reveals a new milestone since her breakup, but not before a messy Not Killing It Moment of the Week. Ross wonders if he's The Worst, and a discussion on sex leaves multiple people wondering if there's a prostitute in the group. The gang reads a letter from a listener who, on (electronic) paper, should have it all. Government Economist Claire Brunner gives us a range of financial advice, from credit card usage, suggestions on saving money, to navigating the post-financial crisis landsc...
We Want To Be Better Allies (In Comedy & Beyond) (feat. X Mayo)
October 03, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 77.8 MBNew York comedy-scene breakout star X Mayo brings a WHIRLWIND of hilarity and insight to an array of topics, including being a better ally, building a brand, and succeeding under existing systems while building up your own. When Ross unveils a "classic" Not Killing It Moment of the Week with a McDonald's stain on his shirt, X delivers a powerful bit of motivational speaking that practically takes everyone to church. Lauzie reveals three equally possible hilarious Not Killing It moments, and ...
We Don't Know How To Make the World A Better Place (ft. Christen Brandt)
September 26, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBRoss joins a boutique gym with no vowels and cannot get it together. Lauzie becomes diseased and becomes attractive to creatures of the night. They interview philanthropist-gone-viral Christen Brandt, who co-founded the non-profit She’s The First (shesthefirst.org), to talk about how to change the world using the means you have, getting death threats, and a really shitty Not Killing It Moment of the Week. Follow us @rossisfunny, @lauzielen, @notkillingitpodcast. Email the podcast wit...
We Have Bad Bladders and Worser Sphincters (ft. Jeff Hiller)
September 19, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBRoss and Lauzie have been not killing it in some very personal areas: their sex lives and their buttholes, and who better to talk about them with than actor and comedian Jeff Hiller (@boomboomhiller)? They cover an array of experiences from the meaningful to the embarrassing, including epic anecdotes from Jeff's versatile career. In the interview, Jeff touches on his time at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) comedy theater, while giving advice on how to overcome your voices of self doubt, h...
We Fucked Up Our 20s. HELP.
September 12, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 76 MBRoss and Lauzie are leaving their 20s and NOT killing it. In the premiere episode of this self-help/self-deprecating comedy podcast, these two fuckups explore the lowlights and heartbreaks of their 20s with wit and candor. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve acquired a decade’s worth of wisdom with little to show for it, come listen to the anti-Ted Talk that is Not Killing It. Follow us: @rossisfunny, @lauzielen, @notkillingitpodcast Email the podcast with your funny stories and feelings of ...