Not From Here
Welcome to "Not From Here": a podcast dedicated to past versions of ourselves and the current versions of all of you with your hosts, Riley Klauza & Isa Rodriguez. "Not From Here" follows two girls from Michigan that move to New York City and talk about the realities of being struggling actors and women in their early twenties whilst trying to warm the cold hearts of New Yorkers with their unshakable Midwestern kindness.
Episodes
65 episodes
Freaky Friday
On this “Freaky Friday” the 13th, Riley and Isa serve up a hilariously chaotic episode! They recap Wicked’s Golden Globe nominations, discuss standout characters like Boq, and spill the tea on shocking breakups like Sabrina Carpenter a...
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Season 4
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Episode 65
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39:52
Letting Out Your Inner Artist
This week Riley and Isa are back with a new episode after a two week Holiday break! There is lots to catch up on as they cover what they have been up to since they last spoke. Tune in to hear about their recent trips, favorite broadway shows, c...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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41:07
"Jazz Chose Me" with Madeline Dalton & Adam Dorfman
This week the girls are joined by two up and coming musicians in the NYC scene, Madeline Dalton and Adam Dorfman! Both having recently worked on two of Madeline's solo shows, Swingin' With Sara and I Feel the Earth Swing,
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Episode 63
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1:06:44
Staying Grounded with Hannah Kevitt
This week, the girls are thrilled to welcome Broadway’s rising star, Hannah Kevitt! After graduating from college and heading straight to “Back to the Future” on Broadway, Hannah shares her incredible journey from campus to curtain cal...
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Season 4
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Episode 62
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54:06
The Man, The Myth, The Legend with Noah Wisniewski
The time has FINALLY arrived!! The man, the myth, the legend, and most importantly our social media manager himself, Noah Wisniewski is here with us this week!! Tune in to hear all things from moving to the city, his theatre roots, how he got i...
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50:19
Fully Developed?
This week Riley and Isa talk all things Quarter Life. As Riley has now finally turned 25, the girls give you some crazy life updates and dive into the psychology behind the inevitable quarter life crisis. Whether you listen on your way to work ...
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33:16
Doing the Damn Thing with Deanna Elise Beaucher
This week, Riley and Isa are joined by a New Jersey native, Deanna Elise Beaucher! Throughout the episode, Deanna shares her background in theatre, journey with social media, and experience commuting between New Jersey and New York!
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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44:16
Late Nite Bite
The girls are coming at you this week with a "Late Nite Bite" as they do a life & pop culture catch up! Grab your favorite midnight snack and buckle up for some mouth watering gossip and giggles!
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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39:09
Risking It with Ryan Scott Oliver
This week the girls are joined by dream guest & mentor, Ryan Scott Oliver! With lots of questions on their minds, Riley & Isa interviewed Ryan about his childhood, his arts training, his musical works and future dreams. Tune in to be in...
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Season 4
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Episode 57
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52:51
Getting Back on Track
This week the girls talk about the power of routines! Why are they important to people and more specifically, actors? Tune in to hear all about what Riley and Isa are doing to refresh their routines and prep for the new season before them. Ther...
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Season 4
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Episode 56
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40:14
"And That's What You Missed On Glee" with Bailey Forman
Calling all GLEEKS and "Loser(s) Like Us" as we are joined by our very first guest of Season 4, Bailey Forman!! We are so excited to introduce you to Bailey and giggle about all things "Glee", West Coast vs. East Coast, Broadway FMK's, and SO m...
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Season 4
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Episode 55
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52:05
September Scaries
Allow us to RE-introduce ourselves...The girls are back and better than ever as they launch into season 4! After a reintroduction and a debrief of their summers, Riley and Isa give you a glimpse into what is planned for season 4 and why...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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39:19
Hot & Healing Girl Summer
The girls are back for one final episode to wrap up season 3 of “Not From Here” !! :’) To celebrate the end of the season, Riley & Isa do a little New York check-in on how the city’s been treating them the past 6 months and offer some advic...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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40:43
Quarter Life Crisis
This week the girls discuss how Isa is feeling as a fresh 25 year old. They talk how the pandemic affected their early twenties and how they’re focused on grabbing back the reigns for their mid & late twenties.
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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30:57
SHORT & SWEET
After a sort of prompted, but also kind of un-prompted month long hiatus... the girls are BACK with a few more episodes to wrap up Season 3! This week the girls cover what you missed while they were gone. There's a lot to catch up on! Tune in f...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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33:51
Broadway Wannabe's
This week Riley and Isa celebrate the 50th episode of Not From Here! They catch you up on what's been going on recently and spend some time reflecting on Not From Here's journey. Tune in to hear about the realities of what "living your dreams" ...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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42:34
“Who’s” Lily Kren!?
This week the girls are joined by a current broadway performer, Lily Kren! As a current ensemble member in “The Who’s TOMMY”, Lily tells us about her journey to where she is today and all of the things that make her who she is and definitely, N...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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35:40
Lights Camera Action with Bella Torres
Lights Camera Action is the theme of this week’s episode as we sit down with native michigander, and actress & model, Bella Torres! The girls dish all as Bella shares her background, audition horror stories, favorite gigs, being a Latina in...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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39:42
Smashin' Fashion
Hi besties, did you miss us?! Isa and Riley are back for a solo episode this week where they delve into the world of fashion! Are the girls struggling with their own style? Yes. Do they have the credentials to discuss fashion? No.....
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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47:44
Movement & Mindset with Jane VanderVoort
In this week's episode, Riley and Isa sit down with coach and girl boss Jane VanderVoort- owner of Movement and Mindset! A North Carolina native, Jane talks about her background in both fitness and performing and how it has all gotten her to wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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46:46
Kiki-ing with Keke Klauza
The Klauza sisters are taking over for Episode 45!! Fresh New Yorker, and Riley’s little sister, Kennedy Klauza, joins us as we discuss all things sisterhood, long distance relationships, finding hobbies, moving to a new city, ex-boyfriend horr...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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42:37
It’s All a Matter of Perspective
The girls are taking the saying “remember that you once dreamed of being where you are now” quite literally as they give you an episode on regaining perspective! Sometimes we get so caught up in the day to day we lose focus of the smaller...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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52:09
Living Fearless with Landry Champlin
The girls are back and better than ever, and this week they are joined by special guest, Landry Champlin!! From competing in Miss Texas and writing the children’s book series “Fiona the Fearless Fox” to moving to NYC and documenting her journey...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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40:08
Comparison is the Thief of Joy
This week the girls discuss the idea of comparison and why it can be a good and bad thing. They share their own journeys with comparison and reasons why it is important to keep your head focused on your own lane. The girls also chat about new m...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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36:06