This week, Riley and Isa are back with a one-on-one catch-up episode! After a run of inspiring guest interviews, the girls take some time to reflect on everything that’s been happening in their lives over the past few months.

From Isa starting a new job to Riley receiving a promotion, they get candid about the reality of balancing survival jobs while pursuing careers as performers. They open up about the importance of protecting your mental health, finding balance in an unpredictable industry, and navigating the pressures that come with your twenties. Riley also shares her experience with managing grief during a difficult time of year.

Along the way, the conversation takes plenty of fun detours, from Spirit Airlines drama and recent travel stories to a quick Summer House update. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt, and entertaining episode!

*To donate to the Go Fund Me’s for the Spirit Airline Employee's affected by the shutdown, see the link in our bio.

This week Riley & Isa sit down with Janae Hammond, an artist originally from Missouri, who is currently starring as Rose Granger-Weasley on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!

Janae opens up about her journey, from growing up in Missouri and studying at Missouri State University, to fully committing to a career in the performing arts. Along the way, Janae brings warmth, honesty, and humor to the episode, recounting memorable (and often hilarious) moments from her life in New York City.

She also takes us behind the scenes of making her Broadway debut, sharing the full-circle experience of joining Cursed Child: from her initial audition to stepping into the show as a swing, and eventually taking on a leading role.

It’s an episode full of vulnerability, inspiration, and a little bit of manifestation magic, where dreams meet reality.

In this week’s episode, Riley & Isa are joined by Broadway’s very own, Kelsee Kimmel!

Originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Kelsee walks us through her journey—from earning her BFA at Shenandoah Conservatory to making the move to NYC and building the career she has today. She shares stories from the road with different National Tours like Kinky Boots, Rent’s 20th Anniversary Tour, Pretty Woman, and Six.

We also dive into her Broadway run in Six and Hell’s Kitchen, including her incredible transition from Jessica Vosk’s standby to performing full-time in the role of Jersey. She opens up about all things Hell’s Kitchen, including her audition process, how to stay vocally healthy, and the detailed work that goes into bringing a Broadway show to life.

Along the way, we get to know the person behind the performer and her passion, hustle, and dedication shine through. Plus, you don’t want to miss her wild New York horror story and advice for artists chasing their dreams. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering her, trust that this won’t be the last time you hear her name.

Make sure to tune in and Go Birds!! IYKYK.

Not From Here is super excited to announce their first ever CROSSOVER episode with the podcast, Curb Sit!

On this week's episode, Riley and Isa are joined by Curb Sit co-hosts, Jesse Lynn Harte and Lea Sevola! The girls recount how they started their respective podcasts and mix segments of each to deliver your new favorite crossover episode since the Disney x Nickelodeon golden days. Tune in for lots of laughs, candid personal truths, and what it sounds like when four theatre kid transplants get behind some mics!

Make sure to follow Curb Sit on all platforms and show them some major love!! @curbsitpod

This week we’re joined by actor, producer, and certified "hot theatre kid" Kristen Eliza Brock!!

From growing up in Florida doing auditions as a child actor to taking on the stage of the Jimmy Awards, Kristen has been preparing for the spotlight her whole life. But what happens after the degree? Following her time as a musical theatre major at Montclair State University, Kristen pulls back the curtain on the grit, the growth, and the truth of building a professional theatre career post-college.

Kristen also tells us all about The Table Read Co., a nonprofit she founded that produces new works across NYC and supports playwrights by bringing their pieces to life at no cost.

Plus, we get into the idea of “hot theatre kids,” dream roles, Quiet in the House podcast, Cosmo Girls NYC, and the chaotic beauty of building a creative life in your 20s.

*Trigger Warning* Episode contains content regarding eating disorders.

This week, Riley and Isa are joined by their first guest of 2026: Ellis Gage! Originally from New England, Ellis started his artistic journey as a professional child actor, creating impactful work from a very young age. Now calling NYC home, Ellis continues to push his boundaries as a performer, writer, and all-around creative. The three explore some of the shows and experiences that have shaped Ellis' dynamic career, such as projects like Next to Normal in Taiwan and Dani Girl by Michael Kooman and Chris Dimond, diving into the artistry, collaboration, and spark behind bringing old and new meaningful stories to life.

Ellis also shares the story and process behind his very own new musical "Measure Up”, a musical fairytale loosely about eating disorders, that he co-wrote with EMMY-winning composer, Sean P. Pallatroni. In a powerful and vulnerable discussion, he reflects on what it means to turn lived experience into art, and how sharing his personal journey with recovery has created space for others to feel seen and seek help.

Tune in for an incredibly heartfelt and impactful episode!

* For the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: Call 1-800-931-2237 or text NEDA to 741741

In this week’s episode of Not From Here, Riley and Isa are sitting down for one final catch up before bringing on a special guest next! They fill you in on what’s been happening over the last couple of weeks, including watching the Super Bowl Halftime Show together and surprisingly warmer weather in the city.

The main conversation of this episode dives into Hustle Culture, what it really means, how it shows up in their lives, and why finding a healthy balance between work and play isn’t just nice, but necessary. They also get candid about auditioning, sharing honest insights on rejection, resilience, and the power of focusing on what’s actually within your control instead of spiraling over what isn’t.

This week on Not From Here, Isa and Riley come to you live from their Tuesday Night Sleepover at Riley's apartment! They dive into what has been going on in their lives and some of the ways they've grown in the past few years. From talking about gaining confidence to adult friendships, the girls have an open conversation about getting older and navigating adulthood in a city far from home. They also shed some light on some of the bigger lessons they've learned from living in the greatest city in the world. Tune in for a silly, yet heartfelt episode as the girls take some time to do another NYC Check In.