. in the waiting line

[lily mccarthy]

L I L Y how much PTSD does this give you?

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L V I E I can feel the weight of my extensions pulling and hear the choreographer screaming at me, ugh. So excited for you, though. Can't wait to see you in action!

[lily mccarthy]

L I L Y The amount of sweat I've left on this stage right now is a safety hazard, and I barely have choreography. I don't know how I forgot about the lights. So crazy to be back at it - you're only job will be to enjoy, btw. No analyzing!

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L V I E Also without the full sound works, so you can hear your shoes squeaking... I'm gonna throw up. Maybe I'll write a review.

[lily mccarthy]

L I L Y It's SO bad, when I finally get the in-ears it's such a relief to hear the backing tracks. It must feel like that on reality television too when there's no music. Sure, then you can sell it to me personally. Would make a nice profit.

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L V I E Oh my god there are so few pauses, those are all edited in THANK GOD. But they just pull your expression from another shot, it's the weirdest thing to watch back. What if it's glowing??

[lily mccarthy]

L I L Y Because you know or remember the scenes are all flipped? I can't imagine the dubs either, when they move audio around on Vanderpump or The Bachelor. Want to hear something funny, actually? You can read it to me at the podcast taping so you get footage of me crying and can immediately move it around for the drama.

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L V I E Once you notice it makes it so hard to watch reality tv. And yet, I soldier on. Always! Ooh she's a sharp one. How are you feeling about coming on? It's usually chatty but we can pre clear questions if that makes you more comfortable. Can always edit anything you say out too.

[lily mccarthy]

L I L Y It's like anything - once you know how it works the magic slowly lifts. It's up to us to remember how to be delusional again! I'm here to get you clicks! I feel like we've been fighting schedules for so long I'm excited. I told my publicist too but no pre clears, no off-limits. I trust you, you won't do me wholly dirty.

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L V I E Well, harder for you, you're still in the slaughterhouse. I'm sooo excited you have no idea. But are you sure? That's pretty out there, most people have at least a couple no gos - I promise I won't think you're a diva if you do!

[lily mccarthy]

L I L Y I have a very specifically curated spam twitter account if I need a boost. Don't ask about that actually, lol. I don't want it being found. But I don't know, what do people usually block? I'll talk about my dad, I'll talk about my ex who's in jail lol, I can talk about Zac.

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L V I E Hahaha ok, noted, one blocker. Wow, alrighty then, let's do this! It should be fun. I am dying to hear about your prison boyfriend but will save my questions for recording, will be so much juicier that way.

[lily mccarthy]

L I L Y I'll show it to you for a laugh though. Off camera. Haha I have excellent taste, obviously. The shock and awe will be organic, it's a good story actually.

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L V I E Truly iconic. God I can't wait, this is gonna be a good one, I can always tell! We'll give you edit rights, which we usually don't, but if you're willing to be that open then I think you've earned it.

[lily mccarthy]

L I L Y It's the 1% of me that's self absorbed. It'll just be fun to talk with someone I know well, like the interviews have been fine but I also almost always know the script? I feel like you start with one and then it immediately goes out the window, much preferred to just have a conversation that way and see what comes out of it. But appreciate that - who's been the most demanding guest?