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welcome to bite size minisodes: a new series from 15 years in la.

short, under-10-minute episodes where you step inside my world for a moment: what i’m thinking, where i am, and how life feels in real time.

these minisodes are a little in-between moment… a reset… a quick drop of honesty and perspective.

think of it as a mini check-in. unfiltered, in real time.

a fun little breather between guest episodes and full-length solos.

so let’s get into it.

this is the first bite size minisode: surf’s up.

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Lexie Skye, we dive deeper into her improv journey and the spaces that helped shape her as a performer.

Lexie shares her experience training at WGIS (World’s Greatest Improv School), the Los Angeles-based improv school founded by Will Hines, Sarah Claspell, and Jim Woods, and how its unique philosophy challenged her to grow both on and off stage.

She also talks about The Shared Experience, another LA-based improv school, founded by James Mastraieni and how different approaches to their theatre helped expand her range, instincts, and confidence as a performer.

Lexie goes into how the indie improv scene focuses on ensemble connection and emotional truth, which influenced the way Lexie shows up on stage.

Lexie has performed across some of LA’s most beloved comedy spaces, including Upright Citizens Brigade, WE Improv, WGIS, Shared Experience and The Pack Theater, along with various indie stages throughout the city, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the improv scene.

A special moment in this episode: Lexie’s partner Marco Torres also joins us and makes an appearance on the show, where we interview him and get to hear his perspective as well.

Shout out to The Sauce improv team and Sahil Desai from WGIS + The Sauce for giving Lexie and her team Nepo Mommy their first big encouragement to begin their journey into the indie improv scene!

This episode is all about trust, growth, and finding your voice in LA’s ever-evolving comedy scene. Whether you’re an improviser or just love hearing about the creative grind, Part 2 is full of insight, heart, and behind-the-scenes perspective.

Plus, a fun note: Jim Woods can be seen in Season 2 of Jury Duty on Amazon Prime Video, bringing his improv sensibility to the screen.

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this one is different.

i took my voice notes on a walk at night with my dogs and just… talked. no outline, no plan: just where i’m at right now.

it’s vulnerable. it’s messy. it’s honest.

i’m not doing great, if i’m being real. but i also know i’m going to be okay. and this is what it sounds like to be in the middle of that.

if you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like you’re figuring it out as you go, this one’s for you.

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in this bonus episode of 15 years in LA, i get real about rejection. the kind that comes from auditions, jobs, crushes, creative projects, improv teams, career paths, and all the dreams we chase in this city. after facing some recent “no’s,” i sit down to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of rejection and why it can hit so hard when you care deeply about something.

i also pull a few tarot cards in a mini self-reading to find a little clarity, acceptance, and perspective in the midst of it all. along the way, i explore a bigger idea: how we’re often conditioned to expect rejection far more than we’re conditioned to accept success. what happens when we start questioning that narrative?

part reflection, part tarot moment, and part pep talk for anyone who’s ever put their heart on the line and heard “not this time.” ✨

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In this episode, we talk about Lexie’s life before Los Angeles, growing up in Boca Raton, Florida and what led her to make the move out west. We get into what those first few years in LA were really like, navigating the chaos of the city, figuring things out as you go, and what it means to build a life here from scratch. We also talk about the LA fires and how moments like that shape the experience of living in this city and the communities within it. Toward the end we start to dip our toes into Lexie’s improv world, but don’t worry, we really get into all things improv in Part 2.

If you liked what you heard, make sure to subscribe to 15 Years in LA wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss Part 2 when it drops. In the meantime, go check out some of our other episodes, and if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe, rate, and review the pod, it really helps us grow.

You can follow Lexie on Instagram at @thelexieskye.

Follow the podcast on Instagram at @15.years.in.la.pod for updates, clips, and upcoming guests.

You can follow Sam at @_sadl3r

And if you want to reach out about the podcast, guest ideas, feedback, or just to say hi: email us at ⁠15yearsinlapod@gmail.com⁠.

Thanks so much for listening 💖

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xoxo, babes. this episode? zero edits. zero pretending. just me, the mic, and the truth.

today i’m spilling the real tea on where i’m at right now: acting, improv, tarot, identity, confidence, doubt, and what it actually feels like trying to build a creative life in los angeles without losing your soul. it’s vulnerable. it’s uncomfortable. it’s honest in a way i usually don’t let myself be.

and yes… we’re talking about dating in LA. the fuckboys. the ego men. the ones who say they want a creative outlet but are doing absolutely nothing to fulfill it. the emotionally unavailable. the “i’m working on myself” men who are actually just avoiding accountability. the smallest men to have ever lived!!!

if you’re tired of men who talk big, do nothing, and drain your energy while calling it “a phase” — this one’s for you. if you’ve ever felt burnt out, disillusioned, hopeful, jaded, soft, angry, and still open.... this one’s for you.

no glam. no spin. just the truth. listen if you want the real version, not the highlight reel.

xoxo 💋

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Kicking off the first episode of 2026, I sit down with my dear friend Laura Raczka for a long overdue catch-up. We talk about how we first met, her nearly 20-year journey living and working in Los Angeles, and the realities of building a creative life in the entertainment industry. Laura shares insights into her career specializing in makeup across print, fashion shoots, modeling, music videos, film, and television along with her work in special FX makeup for horror projects and the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes moments that come with the industry.

At the time of recording, Laura was in the middle of getting ready and packing for Paris Fashion Week, sharing her excitement about what she was looking forward to and the journey ahead, including her upcoming travel to the Sahara Desert. Since recording and releasing this episode, she’s returned from both Paris and the Sahara and had an incredible experience, which we’ll be recapping in a future episode.

We also bond over our shared love of surfing, the Venice lifestyle, and what it means to stay grounded while navigating a constantly evolving city. A relaxed, honest conversation about growth, resilience, creativity, and catching up with a dear friend.

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In this episode of 15 Years in LA, Sam Adler (@_sadl3r) welcomes writer, actor, and comedian Sean Leviashvili (@seanslostit) for an open and heartfelt conversation about identity, confidence, and connection. Sean shares his experience living between Los Angeles and New York, navigating dating on both coasts, and embracing life with cerebral palsy while celebrating self-acceptance and authenticity.

They explore how community and creativity sustained LA through the pandemic and the strikes, and how Sean’s journey mirrors the empowerment behind Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.”

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