Felicia Day: Cultivate Your Sense of Play

Felicia Day (author, actress Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Guild) stops by to discuss the pursuit of her own creative endeavors after feeling like she didn’t belong. She explains the positives and negatives of her socially isolated homeschool upbringing and people-pleasing tendencies. Felicia touches on imposter syndrome, the commoditization of artists, and the importance of setting the template for those who come after you in your industry. Mayim and Felicia consider the consequences of allowing others to determine your self-worth, especially through the use of social media.
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[@josearroyo8008]

Every episode are very healing for me, but these episodes when I'm also a huge fan of the guest are my favorites.

[@XxXx-ub9il]

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[@reneeseance5367]

Having been a long time fan of Felicia's, this is the dream pairing I never knew I needed. I read Felicia's autobiography way back when she first released it and completely fell in love with her vulnerable expression and craftiness to solve her problems.❤

[@Bayougirl78]

I loved her on Supernatural, that character was delightful, no other way to describe her.

[@davidadams2395]

I love Felicia! The Guild was incredible fun-and I'm not a gamer-and her roles as Vi in Buffy, Holly in Eureka, and Charlie in Supernatural made me a lifelong fan.

[@FadedWorld.]

Back in the day Supernatural and Big Bang theory were my favourite shows, now both chars from the series have their own YT channel and now collaborating, Wow!

[@idonthaveanoriginalname2881]

Same. Still in my top 5.

[@amyw.251]

Mayim and Jonathan, this was my absolute FAVORITE podcast of yours - no, of anyone's. 100% of the entire thing resonated with me. You and Felicia are my dream brunch buddies. THANK YOU for allllll you do.♥️👍🙏😊♥️

[@marisamartinezolivera]

How early parts of this episode resonates in me, saving all distances! How I feel when you need to “disguise” yourself bc social or working events! When the kid you’re always preferred to play with boys better than certain girls, who hated gossiping and were never interested in things like that. When you liked to play with Legos, trains and sports who mostly were “boyish” than with dolls. I remember how horrified my mom was when at my 11 years she finally bought me my first jeans and an sky blue checked shirt..bc my nuns school were going to vivac at the mountain.. Maybe those a bit “outcast” years prepared me to my future, working (and leading) at a very masculine kind of work..And maybe how lucky I am for being mom of boys! 😉 Thank you guys, for this wonderful, again, episode I’ll finish to watch while at lunch time! 💜 And after lunch I’m still laughing at Mayim’s faces while Scott explained her what was crypto currency…😂🤩

[@annazudis9850]

Glad I found you. Playing catch up on rest of your episodes

[@kristinsayshello7167]

I just got out of a toxic relationship and I am relating so much to this video! I was isolating myself due to depression and he didn't try to help me snap out of it. I haven't seen my family for over a year, and my little sister just got engaged, but I haven't even met her fiancé. :(

[@AntiqueAgenda]

So completely THRILLED to see Felicia Day on your show!!! THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

[@jeninlight]

Discovered The Guild WAY back when, when it was a free watch on XBox 360. SOOOOOO f’in funny!

[@EricaGamet]

I first found Felicia in the first season of The Guild (via her producing partner Kim Evey)... and I loved the show so much. I'm not a gamer, but the characters and the sense of community of geeks at the heart of the show resonated. I still remember when she was ready for season 2 (I think) of The Guild and needing funding, how she kept working at it until she found a partner that would let her retain creative control of the content. That was when it would release on the XBox platform for a set number of weeks, then be made available through her own channels. Her commitment to her creative property and her authenticity impressed me. She really is the godmother of the internet! I would give a limb to have lunch with her, Mayim, and Grace Helbig... strong, funny, creative women, all!

[@melissareid640]

I love your voice Mayim. 💝🙏💝 It's such a comfort to have you back in our lives and on T.V. You are an incredible blessing and inspiration.

[@Rogue_RN]

Mayim & Felicia; both of you are such an inspiration & such a source of great energy! Blessings to the both of you. ✌🏻🤍

[@angelaholmes8888]

I love felicia day in supernatural her character Charlie Bradbury is one of my favorite characters in the show 🥰😍🙂

[@audreydoremus2875]

I am so thrilled to know that a person as intelligent as Mayim doesn't get Crypto or Nfts. I love your pod casts.

[@elissa3188]

Right- I don't get it and this guys explaination doesn't help either- haha

[@teresarydberg1450]

I really enjoyed watching The Guild. I go back to watching every once in a while and will even tune into her gaming videos when the cast is on. I have her book and have been slowing working through it. She has really good advice on learning to be and live as your true self.

[@williamirwin4154]

Felicia Day is so delightful. Saw her first in Dr. Horrible and then watched The Guild. Great stuff.

[@Cassandra-..-]

I found The Guild in 2010, around the beginning of season 3, while recovering from “congratulations, it wasn’t ovarian cancer” extensive surgery. I swear, the overheating laptop on my abdomen while watching nascent KZbin and Netflix helped me heal more quickly. Little did I realize how much Felicia was going through as a creator at the same time. At least, I left positive comments…

[@andreadugan2915]

Loved you on Supernatural!!!!

[@jennifersalmons6978]

I loved this episode! I relate so much to both Mayim and Felicia. Thank you for another amazing episode!

[@tamrahostens1009]

This show is one of my great loves! Thank you for your important content… and the entertainment value is extraordinary!😘

[@ochoreba7949]

Love you and Felicia!😍

[@wimesterhuysen216]

omg i love this channel mayim almost done watching tbbt thx for being such a great amy farrah fowlere

[@molpegames]

This is my favourite, love you both, Felicia is kind of my idol, since I finished violin in college, I tutor math and chemistry, I love acting, I just came to acting really late and I don't think I'll ever be a professional, but I do love it :) It is refreshing to hear more successful people struggle same as anyone else ♥

[@AshleyGaulton]

Omg so thrilled to see you had her on your show!!! She is literally one of my real life idols. I'm constantly inspired by her achievements, entrepreneurial accomplishments and its really encouraging to see her be brave and confident and her authentic self. Thanks

[@lovecats799]

Yes!!!! Banks make a huge profit off over draft fees. Long story short, I am a small business owner and just starting out and kept going over in my bank “learning how balance my money better” and left and right I kept getting hit with $35 over draft fees for something as small as $1.00 or a little more and when I had money going in the next day it would look like I would avoid the over draft fee, nope they kick it on the day after my money goes back in. So over these fees.

[@KaddyFeast]

So enlightening!

[@xannaz9226]

I love the way you can wear such different looks. This sixties beatnik vibe you wear in the ad segments of this, with the black sweater, is very cool.

[@laurahrobinson]

Felicia is so articulate and interesting!

[@creativenerves5013]

Absolute best episode because I love both Felicia and Mayim and absolutely feel like I don't fit in and lousy in this anxiety inducing world.

[@debhalbot5978]

Fantastic convo! I so appreciate Felicia's insights into being authentic and that it's not about chasing the 'likes'. Same strong vibe and powerful message as with the Justine Bateman interview. Be authentically you!

[@joermnyc]

So sad the web series “TableTop”Felicia co-produced with Wil Wheaton seems to have ended for good due to bad mojo from corporate meddling.

[@chrisd19663]

I’m am a huge fan of this show. I am actually starting therapy because of you and can’t wait to watch more!! ❤️

[@paulienvanlooy2808]

Love these videos so much

[@chippatullo2824]

Felicia Day and Mayim dialog on Feminism, Hollywood, and Women was fabulous. The post interview on Crypto-currency was hilarious and perfectly describes most of the world's perspective on the subject personified.

[@orland0110]

You make my day every time you post a new podcast Mayim. Very interesting episode!

[@M3Honestly]

Omg I'm so excited for this one🤩

[@peter_bazinet]

Felicia is awesome. This was a really great interview.

[@forestduffe5576]

I love Felicia ! She is such an inspiration and insightful person. Keep on going with these special amazing guests mayim and Jonathan 👍

[@BuffaloBeatle]

Watched The Guild in 2008/2009 on Xbox Live, love this video

[@melissareid640]

Numbers 10 million views of likes are nothing if you're content has no substance. Thank goodness I never have to worry about that here. I love learning and growing from your experiences. Your so many things an actor, a doctor, a women, and a mom, a friend, daughter, ect. It's okay to be you. You're rather likeable. 💝 I appreciate you and Jonathan and your beautiful guests I like weird..

[@believer773]

Thanks again MBB team for such interesting and unique guests.

[@jardinpetitbassin3787]

Love Felicia! Great episode! Really though…it’s not just your industry ;) not being tall & slim & beautiful, or a man, dictates many of our work lives and better futur as well. Martine🇨🇦

[@m_brokenleg]

“When Felicia says it is not as offenssive as when I say it!” LOVE IT, Mayim! And so untrue! Congrats for today’s guest & episode (Crypto knowledge apart 😂) Two powerful, intelligent, articulate women interacting..& we, as Jonathan, admiring them! And that Iowa thing, Jonathan 😉! How I laughed while you explained the story about Mayim denying that someone’s trying to date her! How sweet but funny Jonathan was while explaining it! Adorable!💜 About crypto currecies: my geekiest friend bought one single bitcoin at April 2013 by a few more than 250 $ and sold it in November 2020 by near 19.000 $…And I still put same faces as Mayim while someone tries to explain me the security backing cryptos…🤪

[@paulameenach267]

You always have such interesting guests. I would love to see you do an interview with Alison Arngrim.

[@MyStylist.Naomi12]

Seeing two women who I absolutely love and look up to having this discussion with each other is like a dream come true. Only way this could be better is if I was there chatting with them. As Mayim would say, I cry 😭

[@helenwilliams7552]

I'm curious about her thought that while growing up, they were 'poor'.. Her mother worked as a nurse/microbiologist, and her father was a doctor in the military, hence an officer. Is she saying they were poor compared to the opulence she may enjoy now?

[@soccerbopper124]

I love this episode

[@Michael_777.Jackson]

I love big Bang Theory!!! ❤️ You was the best in It amy

[@barneyrubble736]

Felicia was a news reporter / tech expert on Tech TV... she was the equivalent of a FoxNews host like Dana Perino back in the day. ❤❤❤❤

[@jaredknutson2866]

Comparing her to Fox “news” is gross

[@barneyrubble736]

@@jaredknutson2866 apparently, Jared can't read what I wrote. I did not compare Felicia to Fox News. I compared her to a Fox News female host. Fox News is well known for hiring intelligent women who are also extremely beautiful. Jared attempts to change my narrative, which was perfectly clear, to a false narrative.

[@bethday5847]

Every reaction you had to Scott regarding crypto was me in the car listening!!!!

[@opticalmixing23]

Great vid!

[@arthurchermaut]

Sou seu fã, adoraria te conhecer. Parabéns pelo canal!!!

[@jenshepherd2581]

Love you both!

[@corrie.welsh6272]

I don't know how Felicia felt about the Eureka show she was so awesome on (and my first experience with her) but I loved her and Will Wheatons charachters and performances on that show!!!!!!!

[@MyStylist.Naomi12]

Oh and I've been saying for YEARS that Felicia should have been on Big Bang and I'm still kinda mad that never happened. Interesting hearing her mention it. When she said "and that's ok" I started yelling at my phone "no! No it's not ok!" My husband was like "why are you yelling???"

[@markdunaevsky8134]

Mayim, I'm so glad I watched this episode; there was so much going on. The more I listen to you, the more I start to understand how low the entertainment world is. (But, I loved your comment about being queen of the land where they don't wear pants.) If you're interested, I would like to suggest an episode with David Draiman, and another, maybe, with Nico Muhly. Both, musicians, have, each in his own way, described struggles with depression and mental illness. As others have noted, Scott's description of crypto was hamfisted (though I think he is fundamentally correct.) I saw the trailer to "As They Made Us." There is a line or two in there that sounded so familiar, things my sister and I would have said to each other as we cared for our own parents. Finally, Purim Sameach.

[@mspatti]

I just keep hearing that 100 year old jazz song run through my mind... Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do . I just don't care if other people see what I do.

[@mindybeller6011]

Love this!! Smart women are my favorite.

[@elizabethwonders]

I look forward to learning every time a new video posts! Always interesting and helpful! 😊

[@mst3ktemple421]

Wonderful episode. Felicia is an amazing actress and an amazing person. I appreciate how great she is to her fans, of which I am one. I wish you had a chance to talk to Felicia about what she is doing with her GEEX coin. It is definitely not just another crypto and is being molded to help support her online community and its members. Very cool path to go with it.

[@jacoblesley1802]

Hello you two luvy Rock STARS! I rarely Ever comment on Anything on the internet... However, your podcast has consistently helped me through hard times, and made the good times better. For that, and for the lovely people you appear to be, A Big Heartfelf, Sincere, THANK YOU, for all the work you do to bring so much value, and such Joy to all of us who tune in. XO, TRULY Grateful 🙏 I felt compelled to comment now, because I honstly can't bring myself to believe that Mayim could be ignorant to much of anything lol😄🙌🏽 , and I "secretly" 😉think maybe she knows more about crypto currency than she let on...😉🤙🏽 At any rate, I thought it appropriate to share a link to a company who (Happily!) I think shares a similar mission to that of Felicia Days coin. What they are tying to do with their crypto projects, seems like a positive answer to many of humanities problems. So Thank You again for your time, your good taste, and as always your humor and wisdom. 😊🙏🏽. I would also like to Acknowledge you for Your Courage. 🏆🎋 . You're a bit outside the lines, and ya look good doin it sister!!! And we all know what a sweet Canadian cuttie you have at your side, well done. I'm proud to be someone who knows of your podcast, and I hope that I am providing a link to a project that you guys might be proud to know of too. Peace laughter and well wishes. -From a grateful and loyal follower, and hopeful believer in the 1EARTH cause. #1earth @earthfund_io Peace n luv hommies, keep rocking

[@getreadywithmemamma6973]

I love this, I love this more than Jeopardy. Although, that is amazing too. Please don’t ditch this if you get too busy with Jeopardy. I’ve never not loved something that Mayim has done, she’s the poster girl for our generation and all things girl power but also just mayim power. What star were you born under like what Pixie dust mixed with magical moonbeams occurred on the night that you were born? Love this love this love this!!!!!!!!

[@jaysoncowan5763]

She literally created online episodic content.

[@ashleyperez5536]

I love Felicia! I could tell she's an artichoke. She has so many layers with a amazing heart in the middle just like Mayim and Jonathan...

[@nonnidreams]

Lovefest chat between these two great ladies was awesome❣️ Two ladies I resonate with and respect. I was a tomboy, didn’t want to be transgendered into a boy, O just wished I was born a boy. By 11 though, didn’t want to be a boy, or girl, I wanted to be a bird. Later on an Angel of the biblical God. I finally accepted my womanhood in my late 20s. Fully embraced. But still a bit of a tomboy girl, just not a girly girl, but still girly preferences, too. I watched The Guild (2007-2013) first and used to watch some of Geek & Sundry when she was running it. I liked Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008) but her show is better to me. Watched only her episodes on series, except Supernatural, but didn’t watch all the season of that series, so again, only watched for her episodes somewhere past halfway. Even saw obscure movies and everything she was on that I could find. Rewatched the episodes with Felicia of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003). Loved her web show Co-Optitude with her and her brother. The Flog, where she honestly share her discomfort, but somehow managed to be funny and endearing at the same time. I follow her socials. Not as closely as I used to waiting for her next project. But since the baby, slowed down, because she slowed down, too. I noticed, I don’t much care to read or hear about celeb’s kids, after I finished my 9 years of childcare work and volunteering to help single moms. So over it now. I love cats more😅…😂~ To me mini humans are not as endearing as they used to be. Especially after an incident where I was subtly accused but of course, nothing like what people feared had happened. I just want a Frappuccino to stop feeling angry at my then BFF, who was having issues with her two times cheated ex, and the stress of it all, was too much, as I am more of a hermit introvert at times. And she wasn’t respecting my boundaries of needing alone time. Anyways, the joy of been childlike was ruined by the adults mostly. And the one kid who acted too much like an adult. The other boys knew I just wanted my Frappuccino and didn’t understand why the adults were worried. I did it in secret because my supervisor didn’t like me doing it. Sharing or buying. But it was my habit, because I didn’t want to let anyone feel left out. Even the don’t tell the other kids was for that reason. But of course, they told and people knew I sometimes snuck off to buy a sweet drink, like 7/11 slushies or Frappuccinos. I get why the worries, of course. But they questioned all the boys, and still for months made me feel like I might have meant something I didn’t. I was proven innocent, but still, my supervisor kept freaking out. She just needed to make sure another worker was with me at all times to stop worrying. But she was too cheap to spend on a new worker. Or just send the other teacher at the same time, instead of staggering the timing. Whatever. So over it. My only struggle was solo, and fantasy wise. But sadly, just because I remained single and my emotional disorder made me decide to be honest so the guy who could handle it would prove himself trustworthy didn’t work out. No, so I prefer isolation, my tower, my fortress of solitude. I loved Superman as a child, first movie, the Christopher Reeve version. I am set apart for the LORD, and I am fine with that. It’s others who have a problem with it. Even me talking about potentially becoming a real nun. But not Catholic. As in just a christian nun. But been a nun is not even truly biblical. So I rejected the idea in time. It’s human made thing. I am a child of God. Created for His good purpose. Beloved. (Not tainted by the male toxic sins, because God Is Holy, Pure and Right). I blame humans for the suffering of the world. Cain murdered his brother. God warned him and then convicted him and gave him consequences. Same to his parents for their poor choices. I always get disappointed and mad at humans for blaming God. And not acknowledging the Truth about humans and our frailties, shortcomings, mistakes, whatever version of falling short we use to excuse our poor choices. And not really understanding His Gracious Truth in Agape Love. I always remember my spiritual experience of been born again in the Holy Spirit. Baptized by living water and holy fire at different times of my journey. But only God fully understands as humans tend to want to put it under “mental illness”. Or, it’s her emotional disorder. Satan is not real. Then why do some believe in God. Refinement allows satan to cause suffering only when we allow sin in our lives. But the spirit is eternal. We’ll see when Jesus returns, God’s Kingdom is established for eternity. No one will be able to deny, then. Glory Is God’s❣️ 💖✝️📖🕊💖

[@erikakrause3044]

Mayim please open your mind more. I listen so infrequently these days because anytime you encounter something new you just ridicule it and it’s so boring.

[@jamiersher5131]

My favorite part of this is them trying to explain to Mayim how you mine for crypto when it was literally part of a plot of a Big Bang Theory episode where the guys can't remember where they left the crypto they mined and that she was in. Lol

[@nicolewilliams2468]

Mayim definitely needs to interview someone who is pro & con crypto & NFTs. There’s a LOT going on in the space & lot of misunderstanding here (full disclosure, I’m pro-crypto, NFTs, smart contracts, etc.) A lot more to NFTs than was described here.

[@nicolewilliams2468]

@darzsh - to eat his / her own, I guess. Limited supply creates value in most things, & anyone who believes fiat has long-term value, I’ve got some ocean-front property to sell you in Oklahoma… 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@nicolewilliams2468]

@derzzsh - I would suggest a listen to Cody Marx Bailey on this topic, myself. As a former political volunteer you’re most effective when doing opposition research, which is one of the reasons I listen to so many different types of podcasts. I don’t ever want to live in an echo chamber - I have a lot to learn from people with different experiences. But many very smart people disagree on whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. Continuing to listen to all viewpoints gives me a lot to consider.

[@yadaroni]

I have enjoyed Felicia in everything I have seen her in. I was very sad every time the writers "killed her off". They missed the boat not having her on TBBT. They had an amazing cast, but she would have been awesome as the comic store girl.

[@maistymae1582]

Charlie!!!

[@tonyalewman2476]

Charlie!!

[@deborahcohen7025]

Enjoyed this episode with Felicia Day a year late but my strongest take away, gotta say, was wondering why Felicia Day never was on big bang. Seems like she would’ve been a really good fit. I’m surprised that the Guild was never mentioned by any of the characters. It seems like something that would’ve been on their radar.

[@okaminess]

Wish there was another “Guild” show. :)

[@jacoblesley1802]

Ps Jacob Lesley is actually his girlfriend Sarah for what it's worth lol. ( I've mostly stay off social media since back in the good ol Netscape and my space days lol) peace yall

[@cjplay2]

Eureka!

[@MsCrystalRod]

Is Scott the same Scott that is on the Ask Iliza anything podcast?

[@medicinaemdia4895]

Is Jonathan still in his Canadian time out ?

[@Rainbowofthefallen]

Just Commenting for the algorithm 💜

[@TRayTV]

If nobody goes first, nobody goes.

[@fawadahmedshaikh9893]

Saw hr in house

[@monettelee5138]

That breakdown about Crypto wasn't even in English 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@peter_bazinet]

What was that weird edit when Felicia started talking about gaming?

[@johncage5368]

I love Felicia. Many outstanding successes in a bunch of different pretty new fields, where you needed to come up with solutions and strategies on your own. Very inspirational. ... On a different topic @Mayim : There was a lot very wrong incomplete and mixed up in the tried explanation of crypto currency in the end. Probably bet just wipe that from memory and invite an expert to explain it correctly, if you're interested.

[@cherylrajewski3390]

First of all thank you for the attempt at what crypto currency and NFT's are! I was laughing because I was like Mayim thinking what? I really enjoyed the episode and found Felicia Day's background very interesting. Such a good point she made about how on projects and then future projects men were brought along but not the women. I have noticed this with several popular shows where the male actors go on to new shows and they get a whole new cast of young good looking women to fill the space of the show. It is really sad. Just as Felicia said, why can't the women come along, they were part of the success and the team as well.

[@iwnunn7999]

Did I understand her to say her family was poor? Parents were highly educated professionals. Where did the money go?

[@impoisonivy88]

What exactly is the lab test? I could just ask my doctor to do it if I knew what name or code to give him...

[@rodrigobelmar1618]

hola disculpa por no tener nada que ver con la publicacion que hiciste .solamente te queremos enviar demasiados saludos abrazos desde chile sudamerica somos tus fans mi famila que somos cuatro carolina mi mujer mis hijos camila y nicolas y yo rodrigo ojala nos disculpes por enviarte este saludo por este medio pero no encontramos otra forma bueno nuevamente eres nuestra idola de holywood adios gracias

[@Cubertfilm]

her hair matches your curtains

[@mythdusterds]

I discovered Felicia Day from her Geek & Sundry KZbin channel with Will Weaton playing board games.

[@ezduzitgarcia784]

Yall some dorks, coming from a native american who jus to like to watch. 🎵

[@subbtopp]

yeah weird why felicia wasnt ever on the big bang, wots that about?

[@TheGrumbleduke]

She's talked a bit about it in the past; they wrote a role for her (possibly Emily - which Laura Spencer ended up playing) but it was right when Geek and Sundry was taking off (so she was acting in, writing and producing a whole bunch of shows, plus running the company), and she'd got a recurring role in Supernatural, so she didn't have time to do it. After that I guess it was a combination of her being burnt out and needing time off (and then having a kid) and them not having a role that would have worked for her.

[@vivisector9999]

Great interview with Felicia. But that was the worst explanation of Crypto and NFT's I have ever heard lol.

[@matemahe]

I 🥰 play to be kids work.

[@MzTeddyluv]

The ADS are so brutal on KZbin, just non stop.

[@tarameehan1]

Mayim, your whole crypto cringe is inspired and so wonderfully Gen X. Love this podcast

[@Cubertfilm]

they want to be in a world with currency not sponsored bu nation states - creating independence and world co-laborations and communications... - but to step back - well we should chat - all of my friends say when I talk them through it - they get it -

[@erikavaleries]

Dead from the crypto talk 😂

[@aussiejed1]

Is this the interview where Felica unintentionally disparages a film in which the interviewer appears?