More Better with Stephanie & Melissa
Episodes
"The Ark of the Covenant” | The Perfect Bag
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Tune in today as pod listener Leanne from Singapore asks: “What is your PERFECT bag?” Spoiler alert… it doesn't exist...
"Sunglasses on the Subway" | Observing
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back!! Look over here!! This week, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the art of observing. And it is an ~art~. People watching, eavesdropping, r...
"Pancakes for the Table” | Going Out to Eat
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Come on in and have a seat! Cute outfit! Can we take your coat? This week, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the wild world of Going Out to Eat. On the ...
“Meet Me in Thailand” | Long Distance Friendships
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie and Melissa haven’t seen each other in person since they recorded the verrrry first episode of More Better last year. Ya know — ...
“Strap Me In, Baby” | Waiting
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to More Better! This week, Stephanie and Melissa tackle………………………….w...
“WTF Does Move the Needle Mean?” | Saying No
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to More Better! This week, Stephanie and Melissa tackle the art of saying no: from people-pleasing tendencies to pregnancy as the ultimat...
“All of a Sudden I’ve Got a Machete" | Sleep
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When listener Lucia asks the ladies for thoughts on nightmares, sleepwalking and building a better bedtime routine this week, Steph and Mel have...
“It's a Doggy Dog World Out There” | Networking
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, med student Katie calls in to the ladies and asks for networking advice. *record scratch* NETWORKING?! YIKES! Mel and Steph wi...
“In a Ball Gown Drinking Tall Boys" | Living Alone
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When listener Lucy from London asks for advice on living alone for the first time, Mel and Steph get real about the pros, cons and weird freedoms of s...
“She Oily” | Skincare
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Stephanie are getting real about skyiiieeein. The trial and error of it, the expensive mistakes and the pressure to have flawless skin whi...
“The Castle That Looks Like a Wiener" | Disney
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steph’s Disney obsession is no secret (we don’t talk about Bruno…), so it’s ABOUT TIME we finally get magical on this here po...
“Don't Hold My Hand, I'm Walking Uphill!” | Love Languages with Brad & David
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our Valentine's Day episode and the husbands are in the stood! Brad and David join Stephanie and Melissa for an honest and ridiculous conve...
“The New Jersey Jumped Out” | Mailbag
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beep beep delivery! Step aside because the mail truck is backing up into the podcast booth this week, babyyyyy. This week, Steph and Mel answer ...
“A Really Good Fart Joke" | Finding Joy in Hard Times
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling paralyzed by everything happening right now? You're not alone. This week, listener Shalome writes in about struggling to find joy when their i...
“We Should Hang Out Sometime!” | Making Plans
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s happening! Put it on the calendar! On today’s episode, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the beautiful chaos of making plans. Fro...
“A Girls in the Bathroom Moment” | Compliments
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’re doing amazing, sweetie! You look great today. No seriously, you do! On today’s episode, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the beautif...
“Launch, B*tch! Launch!” | Mornings
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buenos dias More Betterinos! Since it’s January and we’re all in that More Year, More Better spirit (or trying to be), we thought we would...
“Top To Booty Reset” | Big Resets
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen. Sometimes it’s just time to hit the reset button. Nothing to do with a certain date on the calendar necessarily… but this time of...
Holiday Rewind: “You Close-minded Butthead” | Navigating Multicultural Families
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to do when you’re about to marry the love of your life and your family ACTUALLY speaks now and do not forever hold their peace? This week, ...
Holiday Rewind: “Sequestering Yourself in a Corner” | Work Parties
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s holiday seaz once again, and we don’t know about y’all — but we’ve been party hopping! As a sweet seasonal treat, w...
“Christmas Morning Arepas!” | Family Recipes
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘Tis the season to dig up Abuelita’s recipe book and get to work. On today’s episode Stephanie and Melissa put on their best h...
“Andy Samberg Hates Dogs” | Pets
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie has Gouda. Melissa has Rosie. Here at More Better we believe that every human should have a familiar. On today’s episode, our animal-l...
“As Someone Who Blossomed At The End Of High School…" | Reunions
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘Tis the season for reunions! Picture it now: Catching up with your hometown friends at the cozy local dive on Thanksgiving Eve, making small ta...
“Post-it That Says: ‘Get Your Charger!’” | Packing
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are coming, which means…(drumroll, trumpet, orchestral music)... PACKING SEASON!! The More Better gals get into it about packing c...
“We Had To Pluck Our Eyebrows A Certain Way” | Avoiding Cults
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in a cult? (Are you sure?) Are Disney Adults in a cult? What about Serious Coffee People? How obsessed with Mother God are you? On ...
“It Was a Bad Bob. A Long Bowl Cut.” | Haircuts
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A good haircut can change your whole personality. Picture this: You walk out of the salon with a c*nty little wolf-bob-mullet and suddenly the skies a...
“All the Baseball Bats I Can Find” | Surviving A Zombie Apocalypse
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How long do you think you could survive in a zombie apocalypse? One minute? One week? One year? Forever? This week, in honor of the spookiest of holid...
“Walking In at 5’5, Looking Good, It’s… Pamela!”| Authentic Storytelling with Gloria Calderón Kellett
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How would your proudest relative describe you? Is that the same way you describe yourself? What is the story that you're telling yourself… and ...
“I’m Y’all-ternative!” | Fall Culture
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thigh high boots? Check. Plaid shirt? Check. Big ass hat? Check. Yes, it’s that time of year again... Christian Girl Autumn. Er- Pumpkin Spice S...
“I Can Hear My Knees” | Having a Body
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bodies. We all got ‘em. We all have a unique relationship with our own. And Stephanie and Melissa aren’t any different. This week, M...
Vote for More Better in the Signal Awards!
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hiiiieeeee More Better fam! We need your help to win FOUR Signal Awards. We’re super excited to share that More Better with Stephanie and ...
“Anywayyyyy … Next Question” | Mailbag
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beep beep, delivery! Someone’s at the pod door and it’s… YOU! Welcome to the very first mailbag episode of season dos. On today&rsq...
“Oh… That’s Brave.” | Being A Girl’s Girl
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a “girl's girl”? Is it wiping a stranger's tears in the bathroom, helping her block her ex’s number and then lending her ...
"I Will Become Catatonic” | Decisions
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Decisions… decisions… Hot coffee or iced coffee? New York or LA? Stephanie or Melissa? *Air horn sound* Trick question. Obviously ...
Introducing: More Better Season 2
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie and Melissa are back with an all new season of "More Better."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dos Amigos: "The Melissa Fumero Interview Part 2 - Getting More Better"
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of their chat with Melissa Fumero, Wilmer and Freddy dig into friendship, advice, and Melissa’s podcast More Better. Melissa opens u...
Dos Amigos: "The Melissa Fumero Interview Part 1 - Finding Her Funny"
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wilmer and Freddy sit down with actress, director, and podcast host Melissa Fumero to talk about her career journey from soap operas to Brooklyn 99. M...
“Un Poquito Más Mejor” | Listener Extravaganza Two Part Finale Bonanza
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this is it. For the past 40 episodes we’ve gathered here wherever you listen to podcasts to laugh, to cry, and to become un poquito m&aacu...
“Patches Is the Dream Horse” | Listener Extravaganza Two Part Finale Bonanza
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, More Better-ettes, because today we’re kicking off our two-part season finale. We’ve been reading your e-mails, comments and DM...
“You Don’t Know What Scandoval Is?!” | Appreciating Reality TV
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is reality TV rotting our minds or providing community? Are you more of a Scheana or an Ariana? Do you remember where you were when New York made her ...
“You Close-minded Butthead” | Navigating Multicultural Families
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to do when you’re about to marry the love of your life and your family ACTUALLY speaks now and do not forever hold their peace? This week, ...
“Ataque del Killer Junk Drawer” | Spring Cleaning
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shhh! Can you hear that? It’s the sound of idyllic Disney princess melodies and cutie little singing birds. That can only mean one thing&h...
“Walking Around the Room like a Cat” | Acting
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for your closeup? After a couple of weeks of having some of their favorite former co-stars on the pod (Nine-Nine!), Stephanie and Meliss...
“Butt McGee” | Working with Friends with Joe Lo Truglio
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would you go into business with your friend? Is calling someone your “work wife” cringe? How do you make friends at work? What’s it ...
“Vindication!” | Funny with Chelsea Peretti
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes something funny? How does one be funny? Are Beavis and Butthead back? Here to help answer these existential questions and more is the one a...
“F*ck Valentine's Day, Man” | Romance
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine’s Day, More Better fam! Cupid’s on his way. …Or not. If you hate this holiday, we get it. Melissa really gets...
“Misquoting Mary Oliver” | Being Bad at Things
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first TV job as an anchor in Baltimore? Big mistake. Huge. This week, we talk about failure, suckin...
“Women Talking Sh*t in a Sewing Circle” | Balance
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Protestant Work Ethic? I don’t know her. What even is work-life balance? Stephanie and Melissa discuss the modern concept’s ancient ph...
“Who Raised You?” | Work Bullies
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to do when a musty dusty co-worker patronizes you in the workplace? Ever frozen up at a rude comment launched your way in the breakroom? This we...
“Meet Me in Thailand” | Long Distance Friendships
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie and Melissa haven’t seen each other in person since they recorded the verrrry first episode of More Better last year. Ya know — ...
“Little Goalposts” | Resolutions
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2025! Steph and Melissa survived the lost week between Christmas and New Years or what they are calling the Bermuda Triangle of Weeks and this w...
“Myspace Top 8: A Social Status Moment” | Social Media
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know it. You love hate it. You’re maybe scrolling on it right now. It’s social media. This week, Steph and Melissa discuss the pros and cons o...
“I’m Not Trying To Make Gravy” | Preparing for Holidays
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Holidays are on the horizon and Stephanie and Melissa are READY…kind of. Decor? They have a plan for that. Food? We have some restaurants on spe...
“She Could Be a Farmer in Those Clothes” | Hobbies
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A hobby is, according to Steph, “stuff you do on your own GD time” that, according to studies, leads to a happier and healthier life. No pressure!...
“Can You Do the Rosa Voice?” | Voice Acting
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to break into the voice acting biz? Or how Stephanie and Lin Manuel Miranda made her role as Mirabel in Encanto come alive...
“Show Up, Even a Little Bit” | Voting
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Election week in America! This week, we revisit our chat with Elsa Collins (@elsamariecollins), professional do-er, humanitarian and founder of...
“Eh Whatever, I’ll Do It Later” | Motivation
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself digggggging down deep into your deepest depths trying to scrounge up just a smidge of motivation? Well, you’re not alone...
“I Should Not Be Laughing Right Now” | Fear
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s October! Time to put on your finest costume and embrace all of the spooky things under a full moon. Are you a fight, flight, freeze or FLOP typ...
“Love Is a Brain Scam” | Heartbreak
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever lived, chances are you’ve loved someone or something. If you’ve ever loved, chances are you’ve had your heart broken to pieces....
“Horny for Hygge” | Hygge
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The leaves are changing, school’s back in session and there’s a cool breeze rolling in. Here at More Better, that means we’re in our cozy era. E...
“I Recuse Myself!” | People Pleasing
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you afraid to say no? Do you find yourself agreeing with others just to keep the peace? Do you need validation? Well, you might just be a people p...
“A Lion Didn’t Eat You This Year!” | Milestone Birthdays
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The listener questions are back! This week, Stephanie and Melissa field a very special question from twin sister listeners Lisa and Kristen who are pl...
“Proceed With Caution” | Gossip
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gossip. We love it, we’re ashamed of it, we simply must know it all. Today Stephanie and Melissa each spill some of the hottest tea they’ve ever c...
“Ya Bore Me” | Enemies
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen, we all do our very best to treat others with kindness, have empathy and resolve interpersonal issues in a caring and respectful manner. But…...
“Anxiety and I Are B-F-Fs” | Overthinking
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What should I wear? Does this look stupid? Do people still think about that dumb thing I said at that one party like 10 years ago? Does my dog think I...
“I Have a Lot of Power in My Group Chats” | Causes, Community and Civic Duty
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel paralyzed when it comes to showing up for causes? Does online activism feel like it’s just not enough? Wondering if your vote even ...
“You Gotta Eat the 12 Grapes!” | Sharing Cultura With Your Kids
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buenas, More Better fam! Who’s coming over for family dinner? Gather ‘round the table as we discuss cultura and familia this week. Stephanie and M...
“I Deserve It? Question Mark?” | Self-Care
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does self-care mean to you? Scheduling a massage? Taking a lunchtime nap? Zoning out on your iPad at your hair appointment? This week, Stephanie ...
“It’s Play!” | Accessing Your Creativity
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone can and should embrace their inner creative. Whether you’re a professional artist or you’re just trying to decorate your home, we all ben...
“What Pairs With Hot Cheetos?” | Wine
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is orange wine? Do you know what body means? How about legs? When you’re an adult, people usually expect you to know about things like crown mo...
“Sequestering Yourself in a Corner” | Work Parties
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The dreaded work party. It’s a party! There’s an open bar! But it’s also…work. How do you let loose and mingle freely when your boss is starin...
“Backstage of the Horny Stage”| Owning Your Sexuality
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about S-E-X. What does owning *your* sexuality mean to you? Reading fairy smut? Wearing some really hot hot shorts and feeli...
“How Do You Say Diarrhea in Italian?” | Taking Vacations
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for those summer vacations! This week, Stephanie and Melissa discuss their most memorable childhood family vacations — cruises, kids clu...
“What if I Only Feel Good in Pajamas?” | Finding Your Authentic Style
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Figuring out who you are is tough enough — learning how to infuse that identity into your personal style is a whole different ~journey~. This week S...
“It’s Trickyyyy!” | Making Friends as an Adult
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making friends is harrrrrrrd! Stephanie and Melissa open up about just how difficult it can be to put yourself out there, especially the older you get...
“Am I My Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams When Watching Bravo?” | Guilty Pleasures
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie and Melissa face their guilty pleasures head-on and try to get better at releasing shame. Reality TV, chisme and “just f*cking resting” ...
"White-knuckling Through Life, Babe!" Listening to Yourself
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The work of listening to yourself never ends …enter More Better; Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero introduce the podcast by discussing their iden...
Introducing: More Better with Stephanie & Melissa
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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