Rare and exotic food distributor and founder of Regalis Foods, Ian Purkayastha, tells Scott and Rozzi how he broke into an impossible business and became wildly successful. Part of the inspiration behind the critically acclaimed movie ‘Pig’, Ian reveals how he went from the son of immigrants living in Arkansas to maintaining relationships with almost every Michelin-starred restaurant in the United States, all before turning 30.
Aug 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 17
Grammy Award winning member of Pentatonix, Kirstin Maldonado drinks tequila and continues her discussion with Scott & Rozzi about growth. With stories of Broadway, break ups, and finding her confidence within the band, Kirstin shares the lessons and wisdom she’s learned along the way. (And also tells us what Scott was like in high school!!) Recorded and Engineered by Jacob Prestidge
May 25, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Grammy Award winning member of Pentatonix, Kirstin Maldonado drinks tequila and talks to Scott & Rozzi about growth. With stories of Broadway, break ups, and finding her confidence within the band, Kirstin shares the lessons and wisdom she’s learned along the way. (And also tells us what Scott was like in high school!!) Recorded and Engineered by Jacob Prestidge
May 18, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Comedian, writer, and actress Fortune Feimster continues her discussion with Scott & Rozzi about her long journey to massive success, and her long journey to coming out. Known for her roles on Chelsea Lately, The Mindy Project, and Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar, Fortune demonstrates that her famous sense of humor is only matched by her incredible kindness, and that nothing was more integral to her success than being herself. Recorded and Engineered by Jacob Prestidge...
May 11, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Comedian, writer, and actress Fortune Feimster tells Scott & Rozzi about her long journey to massive success, and her long journey to coming out. Known for her roles on Chelsea Lately, The Mindy Project, and Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar, Fortune demonstrates that her famous sense of humor is only matched by her incredible kindness, and that nothing was more integral to her success than being herself. Recorded and Engineered by Jacob Prestidge
May 04, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Musical legend Nile Rodgers continues to tell Scott and Rozzi about his truly insane life and career, and the stories behind songs like David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance”, Madonna’s “Like A Virgin”, and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.” With a childhood that included mentorship from the likes of Richard Pryor and Thelonious Monk, and early involvement with the Black Panthers, Rodgers shares his unique wisdom and an insight into how he built such a phenomenal career. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Pre...
Apr 27, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Musical legend Nile Rodgers tells Scott and Rozzi about his truly insane life and career, and the stories behind songs like David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance”, Madonna’s “Like A Virgin”, and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.” With a childhood that included mentorship from the likes of Richard Pryor and Thelonious Monk, and early involvement with the Black Panthers, Rodgers shares his unique wisdom and an insight into how he built such a phenomenal career. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge...
Apr 20, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Through a delightfully meandering conversation, YouTube sensation Garrett Watts continues telling Scott & Rozzi about the source of his radiating positivity, why he tries to never think about what he's doing, and his love of WandaVision. The three drink spiked Polyjuice Punch on Scott's sunny porch and share their methods for overcoming personal demons and following their fun, all the while learning about Garrett's journey to internet super stardom. Recorded, Engineered, and E...
Apr 13, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Through a delightfully meandering conversation, YouTube sensation Garrett Watts tells Scott & Rozzi about the source of his radiating positivity, why he tries to never think about what he's doing, and his love of WandaVision. The three drink spiked Polyjuice Punch on Scott's sunny porch and share their methods for overcoming personal demons and following their fun, all the while learning about Garrett's journey to internet super stardom. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jac...
Apr 06, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Scott & Rozzi drink pink lemonade with nine-year-old genius Brielle and revel in her unique wisdom and perspective. A favorite on the Ellen Show, Brielle has blown minds with her incredible intellect and ability to recall historical and scientific facts, as she demonstrates in a trivia competition against Scott & Rozzi. Her advice is sweet and deep and certainly, ugh so good. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Mar 30, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Tituss Burgess drinks red wine with Scott & Rozzi and continues to share the lessons he’s learned from Broadway, television, and beyond. A truly conscientious person who feels deeply, Tituss reveals the wisdom and emotional intelligence behind his wildly funny capabilities, and the mantras that keep him going and growing. Recorded and Engineered by Zeno Pittarelli Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Mar 23, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Tituss Burgess drinks red wine with Scott & Rozzi and shares the lessons he’s learned from Broadway, television, and beyond. A truly conscientious person who feels deeply, Tituss reveals the wisdom and emotional intelligence behind his wildly funny capabilities, and the mantras that keep him going and growing. Recorded and Engineered by Zeno Pittarelli Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Mar 16, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
World famous psychics, The Jamison Twins continue their discussion with Rozzi and Scott about how they discovered and honed the gift that has led them to make over 3000 accurate predictions about the world so far. In a reading of our hosts, and aided by some ‘spooky’ cocktails, the duo accidentally reveal Scott & Rozzi’s newest and unannounced projects, as well as predictions about their careers and love lives. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Mar 09, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
World famous psychics, The Jamison Twins discuss how they discovered and honed the gift that has led them to make over 3000 accurate predictions about the world so far. In a reading of our hosts, and aided by some ‘spooky’ cocktails, the duo accidentally reveal Scott & Rozzi’s newest and unannounced projects, as well as predictions about their careers and love lives. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Mar 02, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Mon é t X Change continues her discussion with Scott & Rozzi about the political implications of doing drag, how it felt to return home to St. Lucia to headline its first Pride Parade, and her six failed auditions for Drag Race before winning All Stars 4. Aided by Monet’s inside information, Scott & Rozzi consider how they might do on the show, while sipping champagne on a rooftop in Brooklyn, New York. Recorded and Engineered by Zeno Pittarelli Edited by Jacob Prest...
Feb 23, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 3
RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Mon é t X Change tells Scott & Rozzi about the political implications of doing drag, how it felt to return home to St. Lucia to headline its first Pride Parade, and her six failed auditions for Drag Race before winning All Stars 4. Aided by Monet’s inside information, Scott & Rozzi consider how they might do on the show, while sipping champagne on a rooftop in Brooklyn, New York. Recorded and Engineered by Zeno Pittarelli Edited by Jacob Prestidge...
Feb 16, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Scott & Rozzi are back with season two of their podcast about what it takes to get really good at something . They begin with a socially-distanced "therapy session" on a rooftop in Brooklyn, New York, where the pair reflects on the challenges of quarantine and their hopes for the new year. With stories about falling in love in lockdown, making music from home, and opening the Billboard awards, Scott & Rozzi share an open, honest, and funny conversation about continuing to chase...
Feb 09, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Actor, writer, director, musician Alex Wolff continues his discussion with Scott & Rozzi about getting bullied for The Naked Brothers Band , how he finds compassion for his evil roles, and the spooky events that happened on set of Hereditary . Along with his wisdom on the importance of an acting community and never focusing on the hype, Wolff tells a story about partying with Kesha and Marylin Manson, and directs a group reading of a scene from Sex And The City. Recorded, Engineered, and Edi...
Sep 17, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Actor, writer, director, musician Alex Wolff tells Scott & Rozzi about getting bullied for The Naked Brothers Band , how he finds compassion for his evil roles, and the spooky events that happened on set of Hereditary . Along with his wisdom on the importance of an acting community and never focusing on the hype, Wolff tells a story about partying with Kesha and Marylin Manson, and directs a group reading of a scene from Sex And The City. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge...
Sep 15, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The most decorated figure skater in US history, Michelle Kwan, continues her discussion with Scott & Rozzi about competing on the world stage at just thirteen years old and her journey to find herself again after retiring at twenty-six. The Olympian shares her wisdom on the importance of good parenting, skating to great songs, and the power of plain stubbornness. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Aug 20, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The most decorated figure skater in US history, Michelle Kwan, tells Scott & Rozzi about competing on the world stage at just thirteen years old and her journey to find herself again after retiring at twenty-six. The Olympian shares her wisdom on the importance of good parenting, skating to great songs, and the power of plain stubbornness. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Aug 18, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Australian pop-star Betty Who continues her discussion with Scott and Rozzi about going viral in college, the painful breakup with her record label, and finding her power as an independent artist. With a number one song and a devoted fan base, Betty shares the behind the scenes stories of her beginnings as a songwriter, life on the road, and her relentless focus. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Aug 13, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Australian pop-star Betty Who tells Scott and Rozzi about going viral in college, the painful breakup with her record label, and finding her power as an independent artist. With a number one song and a devoted fan base, Betty shares the behind the scenes stories of her beginnings as a songwriter, life on the road, and her relentless focus. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Aug 11, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean tells Scott & Rozzi about ‘upper limiting’ herself, camaraderie with other singers, and where her flawless vocal technique came from. She expresses both the joys and struggles of releasing her songs under her own record label, and her powerful commitment to finishing what she starts. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Aug 06, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean tells Scott & Rozzi about ‘upper limiting’ herself, camaraderie with other singers, and where her flawless vocal technique came from. She expresses both the joys and struggles of releasing her songs under her own record label, and her powerful commitment to finishing what she starts. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Aug 04, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness continues his discussion with Scott & Rozzi about growing up in rural Illinois, refusing to give in to gender norms, and chasing his ice-skating dreams. He shares how his high tolerance for rejection helped him find major success as a hairstylist, comedian, author, activist, and podcaster. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Jul 30, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness tells Scott & Rozzi about growing up in rural Illinois, refusing to give in to gender norms, and chasing his ice-skating dreams. He shares how his high tolerance for rejection helped him find major success as a hairstylist, comedian, author, activist, and podcaster. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Jul 28, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Famed musical director Rickey Minor continues his discussion with Scott & Rozzi about going from being a kid in Monroe, Louisiana to working with Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, and Alicia Keys. The bandleader for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, musical director for The Academy Awards, and Beyonce’s right hand man for her Super Bowl performance, the legend among legends shares how gratitude taught him to have “no bad days”. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge...
Jul 23, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Famed musical director Rickey Minor tells Scott & Rozzi how he went from being a kid in Monroe, Louisiana to working with Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, and Alicia Keys. The bandleader for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, musical director for The Academy Awards, and Beyonce’s right hand man for her Super Bowl performance, the legend among legends shares how gratitude taught him to have “no bad days”. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Jul 21, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On a break from guests, Scott & Rozzi take the famed Enneagram personality test together. The two discuss their natures and temperaments through intimate, revealing questions and laugh over the findings. Recorded, Engineered, and Edited by Jacob Prestidge
Jul 16, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 17