Shortcomings

Actors and Brothers, Matthew Scott Montgomery and Daniel Montgomery, talk with the girls about so many fun things, we almost don't want to give them away. But we will give you three words: Twins, Madonna, and Goosebumps. Daniel and Matthew get super candid with Natalie and Brittany, about growing up in a strict Christian school, and how being twins doesn't mean you're exactly the same.   Things We Are Living For: Their podcast: Welcome To Deadcast The Coffee Bean App The book: "Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life" Terrace House on Netflix Working Black Tube "Oh No They Didn't" website The movie "3 Identical Stangers" The interview with Johnny Carson and Madonna   Follow Them!! Matthew: IG: @Matthew_Scott_Mongomery & Twitter: @IRobotJane Daniel: IG: @danielxmontgomery & Twitter: @danielmontgomery

Actress and Improvisor, Hayley Huntley, chats with us about her shortcoming of trying too hard to inspire her English students, and how her love of musical theater didn't translate to her career. We also talk about Idioms and a non routine, morning routine! Things We Are Living For: New York Times Cooking Newsletter - available with NY Times Subscription The Secret Room Podcast Pioneer Woman Food Blog Processed Cheese (any kind really) Natalie's One Sentence Recipe for Wasabi Peas and Almonds Snack: Take one wasabi pea and one almond, eat together at the same time, repeat until satisfied. Enjoy. Follow Hayley on Twitter! @hayleyhuntley Go see her at UCB in Los Angeles!!  

Molly Jackson is a young actress, who currently recurs on Disney's Andi Mack. Molly sits down with Brittany and Natalie to teach them what the "kids" are saying these days. This is a very educational episode for anyone over the age of 30. Do you know what a "Stan" is? Well Find our by listening to this episode.   Things We Are Living For: Instacart World Clock App Grey's Anatomy Fentimans Rose Lemonade   Follow Molly!! IG: @molly.jackson Twitter: @molly_c_jackson

Chrissie Fit is a multi-talented actress and writer. You probably remember her from Pitch Perfect 2 and 3...But not Pitch 1! That was a mistake. Can you say shortcoming? Chrissie sits down with the gals to talk about her cuban heritage and how handle expectations vs. reality. They also talk about Brittany being on the honor roll (she's smart), and how Natalie often gets mistaken for being a lesbian (which is a compliment). What We Are Living For: The Calm App Oprah and Deepak Chopra's 21 day Meditation Challenge (available online) The Negative Calorie Diet by Rocco Dispirto Dry Brushing The book "Next Year in Havana" by Chanel Cleeton And All things Cuba!!!   Follow Chrissie! IG/ Twitter: @chrissiefit

Tamara Braun is an Emmy Award winning actress, currently on General Hospital. Tamara talks with us about not having children and how that feels like a shortcoming to her. But she is a mamma ro an adorable rescue dog named, Little. We also talk about seeing the goodness in life, and creating a backyard oasis! What we are living for: Spray Olive Oil from Trader Joe's Mr. Rogers Documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor" DIY Backyard The Green Drink from Trader Joe's Rice Milk, Tumeric Tea, and Cinnamon. Follow Tamara on IG and Twitter: @tamarabraun And watch her on General Hospital on ABC at 2pm

Galadriel Stineman is an actress whom you may recognize from ABC's The Middle. She talks to us about having packing meltdowns, and realizing that she will never be an Olympic Gymnast. She also tells us how rewarding it is teaching other actors. We also discuss if it's appropriate to give your therapist career advice and how young is too young for your dad's new girlfriend. What we are living for: Etsy Productive App Audible Living Spaces (knock off West Elm available now!) If you click "Inaccurate website description" that will waive the return fee on Amazon Galadriel's Korean Beauty skin regimin: Skincare on a budget: - All under $20, except Mad Hippie Serum, which is worth the splurge – and still under $30! Facial Oil: Cocokind Cleansing Oil Face Wash: Aveeno Ultra-Calming Gel Cleanser Toner: Thayers Witch Hazel Serum: Mad Hippie Serum Eye cream: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Cream Day moisturizer: Neutrogena Healthy Defense Sensitive SPF Moisturizer Night cream: Aveeno Ultra-Calming Night Cream Lazy nights: S

Michael Torsiello is a tunnel engineer for the Los Angeles Metro! Yes, we said engineer!  He is the first guest on Shortcomings to have a real adult, smart person job (sorry actor friends). Michael opens up about being a people pleaser and sometimes it's at the expense of others (like his husband). They also chat about his amazing bread baking, earthquake safety, and how to actually take the metro if you live in LA, whaaa???   Things we are living for: Bird Scooter Jilzs Crackers (again) Passion Planner www.passionplanner.com Imperfect Produce Muji Store   Follow Michael on: NOTHING!!! His IG is private, sorry guys.

Amanda Lund is an actress, writer, producer, and podcaster. She co-created the web series Ghost Ghirls as well as Junketeers. Amanda talks with Natalie and Brittany about her former days as a Disney Princess, her basketball team "The Pistol Shrimps," and how when hosting your first big dinner party, don't try to make dim sum! Things We Are Living For: Amanda's "Fancy Lady Breakfast" - greek yogurt, honey, and hemp seeds. And a soft boiled egg in an egg cup with and egg cracker opener thingy (available on Amazon). Uva Micro Needler - Available on Amazon Siete Tortillas British Bake Off Follow Amanda: @amandafunbuns

Diana Espir is entertainment host, producer, and internet personality. She talks with Britt and Nat about her music career and how that feels like a shortcoming for her. Although she loves what she does now! We also talks about her podcast "You Can't SIt With Me" and "Fashionably Latte" available on Facebook Live.   Things we are living for: Micellar Water - Amazon Rose Water from Trader Joe's Dried Chili Mangos from Trader Joe's BMW I3 - All electric car! Sonicare Toothbrush   Follow Diana on IG: @dianaespir And check out her podcast on itunes and her blog at www.youcantsitwithme.com

Ron Hart is a writer and storyteller, who shares his experience during first writing gig as a porn writer. AND how he learned a huge life lesson from a porn producer. We also talks about some of the shows he's worked on "Liv & Maddie," "Digjointed," and "Fuller House." Things We Are Living For: After Abel And Other Stories by Michal Lemberger - Available on Amazon Boomerang email app Follow Ron on Twitter!! @scatter

LIVE SHOW: On a very special episode of Shortcomings, we do our first ever LIVE recording in front of an audience! The show features special guest, Jason Michael Snow, who is a broadway and television actor. The recording took place on June 16th, 2018 at 8pm at The Lyric Hyperion Theater in Silverlake. The show was also a celebration of Brittany's birthday and a portion of the proceeds went to UNICEF. We will put up the video of the show soon!! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!!  What we are living for: Thewirecutter.com - it's basically tries every product for you and tells which on is the best to buy. Follow Jason on IG and Twitter: @jmspinafore  

Briana Cuoco is an accomplished singer and actress. She tells the girls about the time she had a job "in the bag," and how maybe if she had $400 shoes, it would have gone better. We also talk about Bri stepping into a show with four days notice and one rehearsal. Oh yeah, and we FUCK on this podcast!   What We Are Living For: Training Mate Workout Class LaDuca Dance Shoes HQ Trivia Peaky Blinders on Netflix 13 Reasons Why on Netflix Huji App   Follow Briana on Instagram: @bricuoco And Check Out Her Website www.brianacuoco.com

Rain Valdez is an out and proud Transgender Actress and Director. She talks candidly with Natalie and Brittany about her shortcoming about the fear of showing people who she really is. They also talk about how Rain is a self trained dental hygenist for herself, but we don't recommend that you do that at home. Things We Are Living for: Dental Duty Kit - Available on Amazon (but BE CAREFUL) The Premium Outlets in Cabazon (the YSL outlet is a MUST) Jilz Crackers available at certain grocery stores and on Thrive Market Vegan Bolognese - made with "Beyond Burger" Follow Rain: Instagram: @rainvaldez Check out her website: www.rainvaldez.com Watch Her Shows! "Ryans" available on Seed and Spark "Hexed" available on Revry TV

HAL RUDNICK, is a comedian and actor known for hosting "Screen Junkies." Hal tells a story of how he fell short on America's Got Talent and what he learned from it. He keeps the girls laughing the entire show! PLUS a surprise appearance from Eric Jennifer!!!   Things We Are Living for: Screen Junkies on Youtube Hal's New Show "Movie Fight" available on YouTube Technovorn Coffee Maker (although nothing beats a Mr. Coffee) Movie Pass (Not Sponsered) NBA Playoffs (We love Baseball!) Eric Jennifer "The Good Boy of Comedy"   Follow Hal on Instagram and Twitter: @Halrudnick Follow Eric Jennifer too @ericjennifer  

MARGOT LEITMAN is a renowned author and storyteller, she joins Natalie and Brittany to talk about her shortcoming of how being a mother can make you very emotional about things, like true crime murder documentaries! But in reality, it's not a shortcoming at all, it's what makes her a compassionate and dynamic human. And we discuss why Margot HATES breakfast. She HATES it!   Things We are Living For: Margot's Book: "Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling guide you'dd ever need." Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Homeland (check out the outfits) Rose Quartz Crystals (and all crystals) Stress Putty - Available on Amazon Standing up for yourself (Go Natalie!)   Follow Margot  Twitter and Instagram @margoteitman www.margotleitman.com

Talia Tabin is an actress and improver, she joins Nat and Britt to discuss about how she found out she was "French Vanilla" but that that doesn't have to be a shortcoming. Natalie and Brittany also talk about people who snore are selfish and that Mercury Retrograde will ruin your birthday gifts.   Follow Talia! Instagram: @taliataben and @womenwhowonder (to find out what women wonder about) Watch her live! At UCB in Los Angeles on her improv team "Yeti"   Things we are living for: Lemon Water in the Morning Mama Medicine Meditation Workshop Radiant Human - Aura Photography www.ismurcuryretrograde.com Winc Wine Club - use promo code SHORTCOMINGS for a discount on your first order!! Tan Towels - available on Amazon Fiddle Fig Trees Infatuation App Clueless at The Rockwell in Los Angeles to see Natalie as "Tai"

On a very special Mother's Day edition of Shortcomings...Brittany and Natalie sit down with their MOMS!!! Natalie's Mom, Kathy Lander, talks all things astrology and about Natalie being born in a restaurant. Brittany's Mom, Tricia Gambertoglio, talks about how Brittany saved her sister from being kidnapped and how Brittany got the nickname "Helen Keller." This episode will give you a sneak peek into why Brittany and Natalie are the way they are.   Things We Are Living For: Kathy: Spinach Feta Wrap from Starbucks (if you're nice to the manager, he will hide one for you in the back). Water Goals: The Flow Water Station (it's expensive, one can wish). Nature's Path Heritage Cereal with Almond Milk The Ring Doorbell The Tile (help find your keys). Wanna see where Kathy's water broke? Head over to Osteria Mozza!   Tricia: Rick Warren's Podcast (to get your church on). Crush Letters Game (it's hard!) Cordless Vacuum - look it up on Amazon, it's about $80 Shout Out to Century 8 in NoHo! Texas Wine Glasses!

G. Charles Wright, is the casting director of the hit series The Middle, on ABC. He is the man responsible for putting Brittany and Natalie together. Without him, there would be no "Shortcomings" podcast!! So we are obviously very grateful to him. G opens up with the gals about his shortcoming of not fully doing what he loves to do. We also talk about bed sheets that murder, unfulfilled dreams of being on Barney, and nightmare auditions. Follow G on Instagram! @GCharlesWright Things we are living for: -Coffee AND Stretching -Oasis Massage on Sunset Blvd.(minus the cigarette smoke hands guy) -At Home Micro Needling Tool by ORA (Available on Amazon) -Lost in Space on Netflix (our second recommendation for this! We better watch!) -My Favorite Murder Podcast - Check out G's Audition Class: https://www.facebook.com/gcwcasting/ - One Sentence Recipe for "Protein Coffee:" Make black coffee, add scoop of vanilla protein powder, enjoy.

Cyrina Fiallo is an actress who most recently guest starred on Brooklyn 99. She joins Brittany and Natalie to talk about her shortcoming about getting a dream opportunity that is anything but a dream.And how we'd all be rich if we kept our thousands of Beanie Babies. Dang it. Follow Cyrina! Instagram: @fifers3000 Twitter: @cyrinafiallo   Things we are living for: Roseanne Reboot on ABC Queer Eye Netfilx Umami Burger (not organic beef, but still yummy!) Apec Water Systems available on Amazon (pay extra for installation, trust us). Cellulite Shorts  Natalie's One Sentence Recipe for Salmon: Coat salmon in Olive Oil, put salmon in glass baking dish, bake on 350 for 20 minutes, enjoy.

Sam Pancake is and actor comedian extraordinaire! Sam talks with the girls about his shortcoming with finding love and and not doing enough. Oh, and he was a victim of a shortcoming of Brittany and Natalie, because this was the SECOND he had to record the podcast with them. Oops! Follow Sam! Instagram: @thesampancake Listen to his podcast! The Gasp - available on iTunes and podbean.com See him LIVE: In Los Angeles: "Fritz Zimmer: What's Left of Me" at The Celebration Theatre April 22nd, 29th, and 30th. Get tickets at www.celebrationtheatre.com Things We Are Living For: The Artist Way Hayhouse Podcast Meditations Coconut Oil Pulling Mary Kay Makeup and Skincare www.marykay.com/aprilf (buy through Nat's friend!) Uniqlo Lost in Space on Netflix Whirly-Pop Popcorn Maker available at Target Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay (Lifetime Movie)