Shut Up and Listen with Heather Matarazzo

In this week's episode, Heather speaks with Keah Brown about her wonderful new book The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me, her experience dealing with social media and embracing life to its fullest.   To follow Keah on social media, find her at https://twitter.com/Keah_Maria Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe!!!! If you'd like to be featured on the show, send Heather a voice note by going to https://anchor.fm/shutupandlistenwithhm 

In this week's episode, Heather speaks with Oliver Stark (9-1-1) about working through his fear as an actor, his experience growing up in London and why willingness is so important.

In this week's episode, Heather speaks with the brilliant, talented, and magical Kirsten Vangsness(Criminal Minds, Blinking Owl) about Kirsten's journey toward finding her unique voice, traveling to Edenburg Scotland for her new one-woman show, and the most important piece of advice she’s ever received.

In this week's episode, Heather speaks with her pal Amir Talai (Stuck, LA to Vegas) about the importance of persistence, knowing your worth and finding your voice.

In this weeks episode, Heather speaks with the magical Rachel True (The Craft, Half Baked) about her tumultuous journey through the entertainment industry, her love of Tarot, and even gives Heather a reading!!!!

In this week's episode, Heather speaks with Caissie St.Onge (Busy Tonight, Joan Rivers Straight Talk) about navigating today’s entertainment landscape and our encounter with a suicidal rat.

Heather sits down to talk with producer Effie Brown (PROJECT GREENLIGHT, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES) about the current state of independent cinema and what we're looking forward to in the future.

Who doesn’t love cheap wine? Joel McHale, that’s who! This week, Heather talks with Joel about their film, “Stuck”, the proper wine Heather should be drinking and much more.

In this special mini-episode, Heather shares her love for some of the women who have inspired, empowered and enriched her life.......

In this week's experimental episode, Heather sits down with writer/producer/comedian Heather Turman to discuss their new movie "Stuck", in addition to their love of movies, creating and throwing away spoons.

In this weeks episode, Heather talks with Franklin Leonard, Founder of The BlackList, and Kate Hagan, writer/Director of Community for The Black List , about Black Panther, Sundance and what they're each doing to create change within the industry.  #BlackPanther #BlackList #Industry #Film #Entertainment

In this weeks episode, Heather is in San Francisco to talk with Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton.  Arlan has committed herself to founding the "under-estimated", founders/entrepreneurs, including people of color, women, and LGBTQ.  With $3 million invested in 64 companies, including Haute Hijab, an ethically sourced fashion brand for Muslim women; Arlan has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of Venture Capitalism.  Heather and Arlan dive into what she looks for when investing in founders, her goals for the future, and what TV show she'd love Heather to guest-star on.  [Arlan on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ArlanWasHere "Arlan Hamilton on Twitter") [Info on BackStage Capital](http://backstagecapital.com/ "BackStage Capital")

In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with writer/producer/director Silas Howard to talk about his upcoming film, "A Kid Like Jake", which made it's premiere at Sundance this past week. They also discuss Silas' new project with Ryan Murphy, "Pose", which centers around the lives of 5 transgendered women of color.  #Sundance #Film #SilasHoward #AKidLikeJake #RyanMurphy #Pose #Conversation

After a year of getting requests for this guest, it's finally happened!!!!! In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with Mara Wilson to discuss fame, surviving Hollywood and how our paths took so long to cross.  #MaraWilson #Writer #Actor #Conversation #Hollywood

Season 2 kicks off with a deep and meaningful conversation between Heather and poet, essayist and "negative influencer", Kris Kidd (I Can't Feel My Face, Down For Whatever).  The discussion ranges from Kris' experience of his father's suicide to what criteria he now utilizes when choosing friends.  You can find more info about Kris and his upcoming work by going to his website https://www.iamkriskidd.com/[](https://www.iamkriskidd.com/)

In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with actor/writer/comedian Avery Pearson, to discuss Louis C.K., growing up in Canada, and his new Funny or Die video featuring Tiffany Haddish and SNL's Chris Redd. We also discuss we both feel about hard boiled eggs. #AveryPearson #Conversation #Interview #Comedy #I'mNotEquippedToBeAFather #TiffanyHaddish #ChrisRedd #88Show #Stuck

In this weeks episode, Heather speaks with the wonderful Bryan Edward Hill about creating, why we're compelled to take action, and why "The Secret" doesn't work. #BryanEdwardHill #MarvelComics #conversation #Metaphysics #Entertainment #Politics Shownotes: The Book mentioned is "Women who Run with the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. http://www.clarissapinkolaestes.com/women_who_run_with_the_wolves__myths_and_stories_of_the_wild_woman_archetype_101250.htm Creator of #MeToo campaign is Tanara Burke, not Tamara. Apologies to Ms. Burke on misspeaking her name. You can find her on twitter here https://twitter.com/taranaburke?lang=en You can find Bryan Edward Hill on twitter @ https://twitter.com/bryanedwardhill?lang=en

In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with her old friend Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls, Looking) to talk about bullying, the importance of using one's voice and his new podcast, Butch and the Bear. #MeanGIrls #DanielFranzese #Looking #ButchandtheBear #interview #conversation #Bullying

In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with Aleksa Palladino (BoardwalkEmpire,TheIrishMan) to talk about the need to continually expand as an artist and what colors are occupying her palate currently. #AleskaPalladino #Conversation #Interview #BoardwalkEmpire #Artist #Work #Create #TheIrishMan

In this weeks episode, Heather speaks with creator of Seed and Spark, Emily Best, about Harvey Weinstein, the power of women's voices, and how her company is leading the way to create real lasting, meaningful change within the film industry. #womeninfilm #SeedandSpark #comedy #interview #conversation #HarveyWeinstein #change