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Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Behind every headline is the person who booked the car, confirmed the call time, and packed the snacks. In Hollywood, assistants aren't background; they're the operating system. From mailroom gigs, set runners and first feature films to all the chaos behind closed doors, Clyde Confidential lifts the curtain on the industry's most defining (and sometimes mortifying) early career moments. Hosted by Meghan Grimm, founder of the elite entertainment staffing agency Clyde, this podcast brings together the movers and shakers of Hollywood: clients, creators, and ex-assistants turned power players to dish on the real stories from their career journeys and biggest lessons that came out of them.

  1. 4d ago

    How Yale Breslin Turned Grunt Work Into Industry Access

    This week, the tables turn as Meghan welcomes Yale Breslin — host of Office of, the buzzy men's-focused podcast that's carved out space for guys to be vulnerable, curious, and unguarded — onto her side of the interview. A former magazine editor (Nylon, V Magazine) turned first-time podcaster, Yale breaks down the hustle behind building Office of from scratch: recording 30 episodes before ever launching, passing a make-or-break studio "test" with a friend he's still apologizing to, and the relentless DM-sliding, favor-calling, no-means-not-yet mentality it took to land guests with zero team behind him. Yale gets candid about evolving the show for season two — pivoting from studio interviews to filming guests in their actual "offices," wherever that may be — and unpacks the loaded question of whether he's ever been a "personality hire." Plus: lessons from his dog-walking, coffee-order-anxiety internship days, why he refuses to dwell on rejection, and his blunt advice for anyone trying to launch something of their own: get clear, ask for help, and don't be afraid of the cringe. Clyde Confidential New Episodes Every Thursday 💻📱Follow us on our socials📱💻Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clydeconfidential/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydeconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClydeConfidential/Follow Meghan Grimm: https://www.instagram.com/meggrimm13/ Follow Clyde Staffing: https://www.instagram.com/clydestaffing/ Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Podcast hosted by Meghan Grimm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Sep 24

    The Woman Making Hollywood Laugh Again with Heather McMahan

    Meghan welcomes comedian and actress Heather McMahan alongside her longtime producer and best friend Christina "Tina" Tompkins — a duo who met in college and have been running each other's lives ever since. Fresh off a red-eye during Emmys week (and running on champagne, Diet Coke, and pure adrenaline), Heather and Tina break down what it actually takes to keep a touring comedy empire from falling apart: the theater-world etiquette outsiders don't expect, the "strap on your rollerblades" energy required of any assistant who wants to survive, and why finding the right person means trusting them with everything from your dogs to your dinner order. Plus: Heather's hard-won advice on tenacity, thick skin, and betting on yourself — even when the internet has other opinions — ahead of her new Hulu special, By a Thread, out October 16th. Clyde Confidential New Episodes Every Thursday 💻📱Follow us on our socials📱💻Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clydeconfidential/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydeconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClydeConfidential/Follow Meghan Grimm: https://www.instagram.com/meggrimm13/ Follow Clyde Staffing: https://www.instagram.com/clydestaffing/ Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Podcast hosted by Meghan Grimm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Sep 17

    Diego & Natalia Boneta: The Sibling Duo Redefining Hollywood Family Business

    Welcome Diego and Natalia! This week, Meghan sits down with her first-ever sibling duo: actor/producer Diego Boneta and his sister (and producing partner) Natalia Boneta. Diego takes us back to the Tom Cruise advice that changed everything — "don't just be an actor waiting for the job, create your vehicles" — and traces the wild path to landing an overall deal with Amazon that terrified them as much as it excited them. Enter Natalia: a Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan alum with zero "industry experience" on paper, who turned out to be exactly what Three Amigos Productions needed to actually deliver on an unreal deal. Diego and Natalia get real about what it's like to build a company with your sibling — the boundary-setting battles (finance hours vs. film set hours), the trust that lets them call each other out when no assistant could, and the "divide and conquer" dynamic that's kept them working together for years. Plus: advice for the next generation, why this business is "not a meritocracy," and why family always comes first. Clyde Confidential New Episodes Every Thursday 💻📱Follow us on our socials📱💻Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clydeconfidential/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydeconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClydeConfidential/Follow Meghan Grimm: https://www.instagram.com/meggrimm13/ Follow Clyde Staffing: https://www.instagram.com/clydestaffing/ Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Podcast hosted by Meghan Grimm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Sep 3

    Savannah Engel On How to Make Yourself Indispensable

    Savannah Engel, founder of the buzzy agency Savi, and her VP (and self-described "sister") Claire O'Connor sit down with Meghan Grimm for a hilarious, no-filter conversation on building a company together for nearly eight years. Savannah traces her wild path from a Michael Kors intern who caught the designer's eye mid-internship to launching Savi after shattering her leg on her 30th birthday (on painkillers, no less). Claire shares the chaotic, extremely candid story of how she first met Savannah as an 18-year-old assistant. They break down what actually makes their agency different — chasing atypical community instead of traditional press, building brand-new communities through events and unlikely partnerships, and why fashion PR has become so saturated that authenticity is the real currency now. Plus: the wildest work-trip stories (hello, Venice), the secret to running a company with your best friend without losing the friendship, and why Dua Lipa keeps waving at them like she knows them (she doesn't). A masterclass in hustle, chaos, and building something real. Clyde Confidential New Episodes Every Thursday 💻📱Follow us on our socials📱💻Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clydeconfidential/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydeconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClydeConfidential/Follow Meghan Grimm: https://www.instagram.com/meggrimm13/ Follow Clyde Staffing: https://www.instagram.com/clydestaffing/ Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Podcast hosted by Meghan Grimm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Aug 27

    How DOGPOUND Became the Gym for the Stars

    Meghan heads to her favorite gym for a full roundtable with the trainers of DOGPOUND — the "exclusive performance members club" beloved by everyone from A-list actors to marathoners. The NYC Team kick things off talking about what actually separates DOGPOUND from every other gym (hint: it's the people, not the equipment), while the LA Team each share their own winding paths into fitness. From Whole Foods cashier to certified trainer, from construction work in Illinois to training celebrities within a few years. They get into what it really takes to work with high-profile clientele without making them feel weird, how they track everything from BMI to body fat with next-level tech, and why the gym's rotation system builds a genuine community instead of the usual gym-bro energy. Plus: the real advice from DOGPOUND's Owner, for anyone trying to break into fitness training, and a peek into the bigger vision to expand that rare Dogpound energy beyond just NYC and LA. Clyde Confidential New Episodes Every Thursday 💻📱Follow us on our socials📱💻Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clydeconfidential/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydeconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClydeConfidential/Follow Meghan Grimm: https://www.instagram.com/meggrimm13/ Follow Clyde Staffing: https://www.instagram.com/clydestaffing/ Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Podcast hosted by Meghan Grimm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Aug 20

    The Woman Who Is Styling Hollywood's Biggest Stars with Lauren Jeworski

    Welcome Lauren Jeworski! Celebrity stylist and personal shopper Lauren Jeworski joins the pod to break down what it actually takes to have (and build) great style. She gets into the wild range of her job — dressing everyone from newborns to yacht guests to a client doing 13 Halloween costumes for a livestream — and why she almost never buys anything full price when The RealReal exists. Plus: her honest take on whether style can be taught, and why she dresses down on the job so the talent shines. A masterclass in taste, hustle, and staying humble at the top of your industry. Clyde Confidential New Episodes Every Thursday 💻📱Follow us on our socials📱💻Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clydeconfidential/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydeconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClydeConfidential/Follow Meghan Grimm: https://www.instagram.com/meggrimm13/ Follow Clyde Staffing: https://www.instagram.com/clydestaffing/ Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Podcast hosted by Meghan Grimm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Aug 13

    From Content Creator to Style Icon With Lilly Sisto

    Live from the Hamptons, NYC IT-girl and content creator Lilly Sisto sits down with her head-of-brand and best friend, Sophie Krakoff, for a rare double interview into the business behind the brand. With Meghan, they break down how their friendship turned into a nearly four-year partnership, the "guinea pig" pitch that started it all, and why they compare their working relationship to a marriage (first call in the morning, last call at night, no secrets). Lilly gets candid about working for a luxury fashion job right before going all-in on content creation — and why it was the best thing that ever happened to her — while Sophie shares her winding path through influencer marketing at brands like Halsey's beauty line before landing on the talent side. Plus: what it's really like negotiating with 150+ brands, the "cringe until you're successful" mentality that got Lilly through the early days, why she'll never share her kids online, and their dream collab (hint: it involves Shake Shack). A masterclass in building a creator business without losing the friendship. Clyde Confidential New Episodes Every Thursday 💻📱Follow us on our socials📱💻Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clydeconfidential/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydeconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClydeConfidential/Follow Meghan Grimm: https://www.instagram.com/meggrimm13/ Follow Clyde Staffing: https://www.instagram.com/clydestaffing/ Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Podcast hosted by Meghan Grimm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Aug 6

    How I Became An Assistant For Hollywood's Biggest Names

    For the first time, Meghan turns the mic on herself. In this episode, the founder of Clyde Staffing and host of Clyde Confidential traces her wild path from a nursing major at Georgetown to celebrity assistant to agency founder. She opens up about using Covid isolation to finally build the company she'd always dreamed of, and the mentors — including Jennifer Lawrence, Ty Stiklorius, and Jason Weinberg — who believed in her before anyone else did. If you've ever wondered how Clyde came to be (or what it actually takes to build a career, and a company, from the ground up), this is the one. Clyde Confidential New Episodes Every Thursday 💻📱Follow us on our socials📱💻Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clydeconfidential/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydeconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClydeConfidential/Follow Meghan Grimm: https://www.instagram.com/meggrimm13/ Follow Clyde Staffing: https://www.instagram.com/clydestaffing/ Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Podcast hosted by Meghan Grimm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hollywood doesn't run on red carpets; it runs on assistants. Behind every headline is the person who booked the car, confirmed the call time, and packed the snacks. In Hollywood, assistants aren't background; they're the operating system. From mailroom gigs, set runners and first feature films to all the chaos behind closed doors, Clyde Confidential lifts the curtain on the industry's most defining (and sometimes mortifying) early career moments. Hosted by Meghan Grimm, founder of the elite entertainment staffing agency Clyde, this podcast brings together the movers and shakers of Hollywood: clients, creators, and ex-assistants turned power players to dish on the real stories from their career journeys and biggest lessons that came out of them.

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