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Tired of the social media and award show ‘highlight reels’ of success in entertainment, How To Make It hosts and perpetually exhausted yet bright-eyed industry veterans Emily and Haley were determined to bring a new point-of-view to the table. Aided each episode by a different celebrity guest who the ladies consider to have ‘made it,’ we delve into all the WTF moments it takes to become a success in entertainment, and what ‘making it’ even means. How To Make It aims to encourage and inspire struggling artists to continue in the pursuit of their creative dreams by not interviewing the celebrity, but the person underneath. Follow us on Instagram: @howtomakeitpodcast Follow us on YouTube: @howtomakeitpodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

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Sean Gunn: 'Acting Solder (G.I. Gunn)'

2026/01/26

Actor Sean Gunn joins Emily and Haley to discuss all things Guardians of the Galaxy, Gilmore Girls, Suicide Squad, and working closely with his brother, James Gunn. Emily needs to find out where Sean gets his glasses, Haley didn't know Sean plays the body of Rocket the Raccoon, and Sean tells us what NOT to ask him in an interview. So pick your favorite cartoon character, lick the window, and squat like a baseball catcher as you enjoy Episode 41 of How To Make it With Emily & Haley. Watch this interview on our YouTube channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Elizabeth Lail: ‘You Survived, Now What?’

2026/01/19

Actress Elizabeth Lail joins Emily and Haley to talk all things Five Nights at Freddy's, YOU, and how her mom is responsible for her finding her way into acting. Emily wants to know all about Elizabeth's role on Robot Chicken, Haley attempts to get her superfan daughter to come meet Elizabeth, and we contemplate how the Scooby Doo gang would do at FNAF. So love your cat, listen to Florence and the Machine, and practice your scary laugh as you enjoy Chapter 41 of How To Make It With Emily & Haley. Watch this interview on our YouTube channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee Follow Chris: @mynameischrischalk

Idris Elba & Jim Field Smith: 'The Buttons in the Elevator Don't Work'

2026/01/12

Actor Idris Elba and Executive Producer Jim Field Smith chat Hijack season two, how playing a hostage negotiator has affected Idris's deejaying skills, and whether or not 'making it' is even a thing. So get an optically attractive Zoom background, push the elevator button, and start again as you enjoy Chapter 40 of How To Make It With Emily & Haley. Watch this interview on YouTube: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Simu Liu, Melissa Berrara, James Wan & 'The Copenhagen Test'

2025/12/30

The Copenhagen Test's Simu Liu, Melissa Barrera, James Wan, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d'Arcy James, Mark O'Brien, Kathleen Chalfant, Thomas Brandon, and Jennifer Yale sit down with Emily to discuss the new Peacock thriller series. Simu learns his surprising connection to How To Make It, Melissa comes up with a jaw-dropping chapter title for Simu's career, and James Wan tells us which of his horror characters he'd love to see in The Truman Show. So think about Ken, do a musical number, and watch The Copenhagen Test as you enjoy Chapter 39 of How To Make It. Watch this interview on our YouTube page: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee Follow Chris: @mynameischrischalk

Chris Chalk: ‘It Feels Right (Won’t He Do It)’

2025/12/22

Actor Chris Chalk joins Emily and Haley to talk all things Welcome to Derry, dressing up as Spider-Man, and why you should never lie about your kayaking skills. Emily unlocks a childhood memory involving goats, Haley reveals that she is one million years old, and Chris proves he's also a great therapist. So learn how to squaredance, stay away from Snapchat, and don't do math as you enjoy Chapter 38 of How To Make It. Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee Follow Chris: @mynameischrischalk

Seth Porges: 'Not That Bad'

2025/12/15

Director Seth Porges joins Emily and Haley to discuss his new documentary Santacon, whether or not he would survive in outerspace, and the most disturbing fact he learned while making his documentary Class Action Park. Emily needs to know everything about Cash Cab, Haley gives us a behind-the-scenes insight on intimacy coordination, and we decide what the Tooth Fairy looks like. So flatter your cab driver, don’t time travel, and get ob-Sethed with this episode of How To Make It. Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Siddhartha Khosla: 'Are We Getting the Band Back Together?'

2025/12/01

Composer Siddhartha Khosla joins Emily to discuss scoring Only Murders in the Building, what bonded him with Steve Martin, and his epic This is Us crossover with rock band Chicago. Emily reveals an embarrassing Linda Cardellini story, we talk about Siddhartha's hilarious meet-cute with Martin Short, and Emily gets an invite to cross something off her bucket list. So find your trailer, bleach your hair, and compose yourself as you enjoy Chapter 36 of How To Make It. Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Sean Patton: 'Liking the Feel of My Own Skin'

2025/11/10

Comedian Sean Patton joins Emily & Haley to discuss his role on the hit FX comedy English Teacher, the time he worked the New Orleans Jazz Festival while on acid, and what destroyed his dreams of being an action hero. Sean teaches listeners how to approach famous people in public, Haley gets advice on how to support a stand-up comedian, and we all agree that air conditioning rocks. So find the nearest bathroom, mispronounce a town in England, and don't you dare curse on stage as you enjoy Episode 35 of How To Make It With Emily & Haley. Watch this interview on our YouTube channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Jackie Hoffman: 'It Gets Worse'

2025/10/20

Actress Jackie Hoffman joins Emily and Haley to discuss her upcoming show, A Miserable Evening With Jackie Hoffman, her humble beginnings at Hershey Theme Park, and her most quotable roles. Emily gets the scoop on Jackie slapping Dave Bautista, Haley is brave enough to ask a question about New Jersey, and we learn some UK slang and some Yiddish. So throw a fit at the Emmy's, have a hysterectomy, and get George Clooney a salad as you enjoy Chapter 34 of How To Make It With Emily & Haley. Watch this interview on YouTube: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Hannah Solow: 'Well, Here We Are'

2025/10/13

Broadway star Hannah Solow joins Emily to discuss her run in Oh, Mary!, the inspiration for her musical sketches, and what performance caused her to get booed by children. Hannah does a performance of one her resumé 'Special Skills,' we discuss why sexy Oklahoma! didn't go over well in Oklahoma, and Hannah reveals the inpiration for her musical comedy numbers. So throw away your leaf blower, try on your leggings, and don't see Cats as you enjoy Chapter 33 of How To Make It. You can watch this full interview on our YouTube channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Steven Feinartz: 'Tired and Inspired'

2025/10/06

Director Steven Feinartz joins Emily to discuss his new Marc Maron documentary Are We Good?, his initial dream of being Elvis, and how he found his way into the comedy space. We talk all things Tribeca Film Festival, Steven's very memorable appearance on Marc's podcast, and what made him know it was time to call 'cut' on the documentary. So watch a comedy special, get an inflatable guitar, and take a hike as you enjoy this episode of How to Make It. Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Michael Cyril Creighton: 'Obviously Very Specific'

2025/09/15

SAG Award-winning actor Michael Cyril Creighton joins Emily & Haley to discuss Season 5 of ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ how Michael’s character Howard went from a two episode gig to a beloved character of the series, and all the fabulous adjectives that describe Meryl Streep. Emily is in disbelief at Michael’s potato chip audition horror story, Haley digs into Michael’s iconic ’30 Rock’ role, and we all list our reasons for not becoming priests. So adopt a dog, take your squirrel out of the freezer, and ‘tits up’ as you enjoy Chapter 31 of ‘How To Make It.’ Watch this on our YouTube channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Nora Kirkpatrick: 'Just Get Out There and Try'

2025/09/08

Writer, director, actor, and Grammy Award-winning musician Nora Kirkpatrick joins Emily to discuss her directorial debut, 'A Tree Fell in the Woods.' We get into Nora's unconventional route to directing, why she initially wanted to be a paleontologist, and Nora reveals what it was like working with an all-star cast, including Josh Gad, Alexandra Daddario, Daveed Diggs, and Ashley Park. Emily is so engrossed in the conversation that she completely forgets to ask Nora about her stint on one of Emily's favorite shows, 'The Office.' Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Christian Swegal: 'Finding My Voice'

2025/08/25

Director and writer Christian Swegal joins Emily to discuss what inspired his new film 'Sovereign,' working with Jacob Tremblay and Nick Offerman, and Christian's best advice to aspiring directors. We discuss what it takes to write a great character, how Christian worked his way into the director's chair, and Nick Offerman's advice on reading reviews. Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

Ryan George Returns

2025/08/18

Comedian and YouTube king Ryan George returns to the pod to talk to Emily and Haley about losing out (yet again) on playing Harry Potter, taking a step back from his hit 'Pitch Meeting' web series, and his dream of writing for 'Love Island.' Emily wonders at what age Ryan's daughter will discover his YouTube videos, Haley compliments Ryan's British accent, and we find the line between what's stupid and what's funny. So nail some bread to a tree, have a baby, and avoid the empty subway cars as you listen to Ryan George's epic return to 'How To Make It.' Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast Follow Emily: @emilycappello_ Follow Haley: @haleymuralee

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★★★★★

S. Cappello 2025/05/12

Great Listen

Emily and Haley have fun and easy flowing conversations that are always fun to throw on.

★★★★★

PodReview1234 2025/05/12

One of my favorites

Love the dynamic between Emily and Haley and always such fun guests.

★★★★★

Han Graveyard 2024/04/11

Warm-hearted!

Emily and Haley are kind and warm hearted hosts. These two wonderful people help their guests feel comfortable and safe to share insights and life-af...

★★★★★

ChunkyMonkey101 2023/12/06

Love!

Love the banter between Emily and Hayley! Great interviews so far and can’t wait to hear more.

★★★★★

SamanthaBrown3 2023/11/05

Grounded and Down To Earth

I just listened to your podcast. I really enjoyed it. Chelsea was so grounded and down to earth. Your questions and conversations were informative, ye...

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