Is there any better way to kick off a morning or any time of day then listening to Queen of both Comedy & KOHL'S Ellie Kemper? Michelle (writing this) argues no! Ellie sits in her finest bistro chair to join Michelle for an almost academic discussion about comedian genetics, musical theatre high school, FORENSICS (trigger warning for those sick of it, note that Ellie had never heard of it) and an in-depth look at two of their favorite movies, Little Shop of Horrors & My Cousin Vinny. Which begs the question: Did the movies you loved as a kid hold up? Or were our brains just so soft at that point that nothing could possibly top them? To hear this episode ad-free or watch a video of the show, head over to patreon.com/michcoll. 

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Give his regards to (off)-Broadway!! It's star of stage and screen Bryan Safi, whose show Are You Mad At Me? is making its off-B debut this summer at the Here Arts Center! And imagine that a man of so many talents took a weekend out of his busy schedule to travel with Mich to Mexico City! An amazing town where wonderful meals are the standard, hotels are pristine, the people are perfect, and the dads? Hot. But don't worry, we barely discuss that... rather the humor of it all, from cuck hotels with nary a lobby in sight to meals where the main color is BROWN and the lips are THIN. Mich has a leg-shaking stand-off with a Miññie Mouse, buys the stupidest shirt ever made in German history, and tricks Bryan into purchasing illegal Chinese headphones among many other things. So dip a toe in this ash pool and relax with an ep chock full of recommendations and, mainly, things to avoid. 

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What a joy to welcome the all-time greatest Bachelorette & podcast maven Rachel Lindsay to the show. And if there's one thing we love about Rachel... she never holds back. Not when it comes to her very public divorce, her lack of a pre-nup, the Bachelorette group chat, her upcoming book, and dating much younger men. The glow never lies, honey! Too many things to even recap - growing up on I Love Lucy, charm school, improv, Bravo... a leaf unturned? Couldn't be us! Listen to Rachel's podcasts Higher Learning and Morally Corrupt! 

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Imagine having one of the greatest minds in comedy on your show and then spending the hour unpacking what matter a Wendy's Frosty consists of. That's exactly what happens today as host of the brilliant I Said No Gifts podcast Bridger Winegar joins a hyped Mich in-studio for this and so much more. Including a live, on-air taste test of one of the most horrific abominations we've ever laid eyes on... the Dirty Soda. We also delve into thrift shopping in Japan, the burial grounds of Michelle's grandparents, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and a number of humiiations and frights both of these sensitive comedians and podcast moguls have experiences in recent memory.

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Michelle will own that she is so over-the-moon excited for her guest today - lovingly called The Funniest Person On Earth - her ADHD takes over and she literally can't shut the f**k up. Yes, folks, MAMRIE HART from the This Might Get Weird podcast joins us in the world's coldest studio for an hour of literal guffaws amongst friends. On the non-exisent outline: Hairless dogs gone wild, Hollywood auditions gone horribly RIGHT, and anticipation for this week's Survivor finale (no spoilers!) that pose an American History X conundrum we truly hate. Most of the episode is spent recapping their Mother's Day Brunch from Heaven/Hell, where meals never get made and cars possibly towed, while Mich works on her Rosie Perez impression in real time. Safe to say parts of this had us crying laughing.

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What happens when two women cut from the same DNA cloth gather together in a Beverly Hills podcasting studio? Magic, that's what. Queen of The Bitch Bible Jackie Schimmel joins the show, a sort of North Star for Michelle who steadies the ship of morality and designer outlet sales. If you've ever wanted to listen in to a coånversation of women weighing the pros and cons of being a kind person but also wanting to get a little credit for it, or reprogramming a brain's genetic jealousy chip, this episode delivers a lot of food for thought... and yes, we did it Mike's Way. The concept of Brother Girls vs. Sister Girls is dissected and dare we say DEBUNKED, though feel free to weigh in on your thoughts in the Patreon comments section. And finally... Strangers. The book everyone is reading, including two of the most illiterate girls in LA who are also on this show. Shocking. Very!! Belle Burden's tale is one any woman could find herself in, unless she was Jewish, in which not a chance. This and so much more with one of our favorite people.

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If ever there is a time to celebrate, it's when comedian, off-Broadway star and top-tier Patron Bryan Safi @bryansafi stops by to shower us with a laugh that warms the heart and a spirit that soothes the soul. He's one of those guests where nothing is planned, and then the perfect episode slowly unfolds. Tales from Michelle's local post office, where a postman is either shaming or hitting on Mich (both?) and her sizable feet, which may be retribution for a horrible Collins Family situation that took place there years prior. Bryan walks us through his time on Steve Harvey's Family Feud, and our bid to SWEEP on Celebrity Wheel. Plus, the grat mystery of our time: What happened to GOOD designer/fast fashion collabs? The landfills wanna know! So we ask: Is there an interaction you've had where you've caught strays from a stranger for no reason?? DM us on Patreon or @themichcollshow on IG and we'll read them on an upcoming ep!

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Michelle is thrilled to welcome resident Bravo expert Brian J. Moylan (of Substack fame!) back to the show, as there is MUCH to discuss. One of our favorite topics, Disney Adults, is back on the scene, as Michelle and Brian unpack the psychology behind it and, naturally, Soon-Yi's Mickey Mouse watch. Brian sees the new James Cameron/Billie Eilish 3-D film, in which even special effects can't keep Michelle from famously dozing off. And it wouldn't be a Brian episode without unpacking some Bravo drama: A man getting caught cheating live in Rhode Island on camera? Imagine the interior or your HUMMER giving away your secrets, little man! The Ladies of London have finally crossed a threshold with Mich, and the Summer House leak has been mostly scrubbed from the internet, but we'll blame the great detective of our time Jennifer Lawrence for making us discuss it. Plus, gentlemen... stop chasing youth!! We want you grizzled and miserable! Love, Mich

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My GOD the twists and turns of this episode with our beloved Peru! Now, before you hit play, a few things to note: Some serious topics are discussed, including TherapyJeff (barf) and his suggestions of a hotline for those considering sexual assault, and a deep dive on the latest viral The Cut article where a friend cuts another friend off for discovering WEGOVY in her fridge. (Eating disorders are a topic here, in case that is upsetting to you.) But there are also a lot of uplifting stories, like Michelle's Cheesecake Factory/Bloomingdales saga that has the happiest ending of all (oh God, thinking about TherapyJeff again.) Plus, thievery is back!! One woman tracks her stolen bag down on Instagram, but not before doxxing a child, and Madonna's corset... whomst amongst you has it?! Buckle up bc controversy abounds today. (Dog sits upright on counter)

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It is our favorite kind of episode, where Michelle gets to welcome back to the show her longtime college friend who just happens to be a beloved actress Julia Stiles. And we're not sure if it was the studio they were in or the residual margarita effects from a karaoke birthday party, but these two open up new avenues into their friendship this hour by doing what they rarely do: Discussing Julia's career while she wears a very festive jacket. It begins with a mistaken address identity involving wrestling fans, continues into an unpacking of the scrutiny and pressures of being a young actress in Hollywood turns mom, and in general sheds light on a subject most in Hollywood hesitate to unpack. We also discover that singing the Requiem at Karaoke has its ups and downs. Be sure to watch Juiia in her upcoming series Recap alongside the King of the Hot Balds Corey Stoll. 

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Michelle has a light cold, but this doesn't this episode from KICKING OFF with one of our favorite co-hosts, comedian and New Jersey native Molly Mulshine! There is so much to unpack: Louis CK is headlining the Netflix Is A Joke festival, leading Molly to make an admission we really wish weren't the case. The ladies dip a toe into Ladies of London, specifically Missé's mole, which has it's own circulatory system and heartbeat, and wonder if it's not just a hair too performative. And would it even be a podcast if Summer House weren't mentioned? Ciara is busy parlaying her red carpet hostery into viral moments, while Molly & Mich agree that Amanda has NEVER been that girl and you've all somehow been duped. This and so much more, including the role of dogs in bars.

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