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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. 6d ago

    Love Story Creator Connor Hines on Turning Rejection Into Success

    Welcome Connor! Connor Hines — actor, writer, producer, and creator of Love Story — stops by Clyde Confidential with his assistant Sam for one of the most candid, behind-the-scenes conversations yet. From how Sam went from saying "good morning" as a Ryan Murphy receptionist to packing up his life in five days and moving to New York, to Connor pitching his way into the "Show Creator" title against all odds, this episode is a masterclass in saying yes before you're ready. Connor opens up about what it was really like to create and showrun for the first time — the imposter syndrome, the 18-hour shoot days, the loneliness of the job, and the moment he watched the pilot in the back of an Uber and finally knew they had something. Sam gets his flowers too, because this is just as much his story: navigating eight Brooklyn roommates, a flooded apartment, and learning on the fly what it means to be a creator's right hand — not just logistics, but creative sounding board, confidant, and therapist. Whether you're chasing your own big break or just need a reminder that momentum beats standing still, this one's going to hit. 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.

    1h 10m

  2. Jun 4

    Madelaine Petsch on Why Her Assistant Is the Secret to Her Success

    Welcome Madelaine! Madelaine Petsch has been one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces for nearly a decade — but behind every chaotic on-set day and every impulsive "let's just drive to San Francisco" decision, there's been one person keeping it all together: her assistant, Amelia Parker. This week, Meghan sits down with both of them to celebrate two years of one of the best assistant-boss relationships in the business — and to say a bittersweet goodbye as Amelia heads off to conquer law school. They get into all of it: how Amelia came in on day one with a firm "I am not going to be your friend" speech (spoiler: did not hold), what it takes to survive 20-hour days in a foreign country with someone who will absolutely make you pack a Chi Swing in your suitcase, and the moment Amelia laughed so hard she peed her pants in front of an entire film crew while Madelaine was mid-panic-attack covered in fake blood. Plus a prank call that goes instantly, gloriously wrong. If you've ever wondered what it really looks like when the right two people find each other in this industry — this one's for you. 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.

    51 min

  3. May 28

    Coming Home, Doing It All, and Trusting Your Gut with Lily Rabe

    Welcome Lily Rabe! Meghan sits down with her dear friend and one of the most accomplished actresses working today — Lily Rabe. Fresh off a move back to New York City, Lily opens up about what it feels like to come home, raising kids in a city that puts them ahead of you instead of in the backseat, and why Lincoln Center two nights in a row is basically a reset button. The two dig into the realities of building a career and a family at the same time — from breastfeeding on set to filming through a pandemic to grieving the support system you wish you had. Lily talks candidly about her production company with partner Hamish Linklater, why she wants her team to disagree with her, and what she's learned from doing some of the greatest roles ever written for the stage. Plus: the best career advice she's ever given — which is really just advice about not taking advice. 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.

    45 min

  4. May 21

    From TikTok Star to Radio Host with Tinx

    Welcome Tinx! Tinx — internet big sister, TikTok OG, radio host, and author — sits down with Meghan alongside her right-hand woman Lauren for a candid, hilarious look at one of the most talked-about duos in the influencer space. What started as a "we'll open packages and keep it casual" job listing has turned into a five-year blur of canceled flights, Gothic Louisiana Airbnbs, couture corset emergencies, and building an actual empire together. They get what makes an assistant truly irreplaceable, why how someone treats the people around you says everything, and why storytelling is the only thing that will cut through in today's oversaturated internet landscape. Trust us — this is one you don't want to skip. 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.

    1h 6m

  5. May 14

    Justin Jesso on Going Independent, Writing Emotional Music & Working With Kygo

    Welcome Justin Jesso! This week, Meghan's couch is at full capacity — she's joined by her friend and talented singer-songwriter Justin Jesso, plus his two right-hand people: Julie Dawson, his head of social, and Dylan Owen, his chief of staff. Justin is best known for co-writing and singing "Stargazing" with Kygo, a gig that's taken him from a Monday writing session to Madison Square Garden and Coachella in the span of eight years. But now he's doing something bold: going fully independent and betting on himself. In this one, they get into what it actually looks like to leave a major label behind, build your own team from scratch, and take the reins on your own career. Plus, Justin shares the fan stories that make it all worth it. Julie and Dylan also pull back the curtain on what it's really like to work for an independent artist who will absolutely slide across a bathroom floor in his underwear if you ask him to. You won't want to miss it. 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.

    1h 6m

  6. May 7

    The Woman Behind Friends at Work: Ty Stiklorius

    Welcome Ty Stiklorius!  This week, Meghan sits down with her mentor and one of the most powerful women in the music industry — Ty Stiklorius. As a producer, activist, mom, and longtime manager, Ty has spent 20+ years navigating the music business on her own terms. In this one, they get into all of it: the dinner party that changed both their lives, why success can be the best hiding place for unprocessed trauma, the AI revolution shaking up the music world, and the criminal justice reform work that led Ty to help free a man sentenced to life without parole at 16. Plus, Ty opens up about finally — finally — unplugging for a week. Don't miss this 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.

    1h 28m

  7. Apr 30

    The Secret World of Celebrity Hair & Makeup in Hollywood with A-Frame

    Welcome A-Frame! Meet Alexandra Feldman, Noelle Keshishian, and Samantha Tyler — the trio behind A-Frame Agency, one of Hollywood's premier hair, makeup, and nail talent agencies. In this episode, Meghan sits down with all three founders to hear the wild origin story of how they went from agents to launching their own company with just 24 hours notice, two of them secretly pregnant, and the entire world in the middle of a global pandemic. They talk about what it really takes to build something from scratch, why their growth has always been organic and people-first, and what it means to create a workplace where the staff is the business. Plus, they close out the night with a hilarious prank call that you have to hear to believe. 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.

    1h 23m

  8. Apr 23

    How to Get Your Start In The Entertainment Industry with Jake Fleischman

    Welcome Jake Fleischman! Meghan sits down with her good friend Jake, talent manager at Untitled Entertainment, for a conversation that's equal parts career masterclass and chaos. From bluffing his way into UTA's mailroom to booking his boss on a no-Wi-Fi flight so he could secretly sign his first client, Jake doesn't exactly follow the rules — and it's working. They get into the hustle behind breaking into Hollywood, the power of mentorship, why listening is the ultimate power move, and what it actually means to ride for your people. 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.

    1h 9m
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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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