Get ready for laughs and life lessons! Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero, stars of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, are launching their new comedy podcast, *More Better with Stephanie and Melissa*, on May 30. Produced by iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Network and executive produced by Wilmer Valderrama, the podcast will feature the dynamic duo sharing life advice, personal anecdotes, and hilarious stories.
‘More Better with Stephanie and Melissa’ is the latest project from Valderrama’s WV Sound productions, which also include Essential Voices with Wilmer Valderrama and Date My Abuelita, First! My Cultura Network elevates Latinx voices and stories, adding this podcast to a lineup featuring stars like Eva Longoria and Rachel Zegler.
Stephanie Beatriz shared her excitement, telling Deadline, “Melissa and I have been in a hilarious ongoing discussion since we first met almost ten years ago. We can’t wait to let listeners join us as we try to get a little more better at everything! We’re not experts at anything, but we’re willing to laugh at our failures and engage in bad grammar for this podcast.”
Melissa Fumero echoed the enthusiasm, stating, “I’m so excited to partner with Wilmer, the My Cultura team, and iHeart on this new venture with one of my favorite people in the world, Stephanie Beatriz. I hope each week we can make you smile, laugh, feel seen, and maybe add a little joy to your day.”
Wilmer Valderrama emphasized the podcast’s importance in amplifying Latinx voices in mainstream media. “It’s been a dream to collaborate with my dear friends Melissa and Stephanie,” he said. “*More Better* is the next chapter in expanding the Latino reach in mainstream media. I’m grateful for the partnership WV Sound has built with iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Network and that we’re continuing to deliver content that uplifts my community’s voices.”
Stephanie Beatriz is known for her roles in ‘Encanto’, ‘In The Heights’, and ‘Twisted Metal’, while Melissa Fumero has recently worked on ‘Digman!’, ‘Velma’, and ‘Blockbuster’. Both actresses are best recognized for their roles as Rosa Diaz and Amy Santiago on the beloved series ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’.
Tune in on May 30 to catch the debut episode of ‘More Better with Stephanie and Melissa’ and join in on the fun!
