From fleeing racism in Norway to going viral in L.A. comedy clubs, Nacya Marreiro has lived more lives than most before 35...and she’s telling all of it. In this episode, Saraya sits down with the fiery stand-up and former pro wrestler to unpack her brutal early experiences in the ring, surviving abuse, marriage, addiction, and her rise as one of the sharpest, most unfiltered voices in comedy. They talk about the wild path from Portugal to punchlines, the truth about sobriety, dating disasters, and why Nacya’s one-woman show Blood in Her Gills is her biggest act of defiance yet. Fierce, vulnerable, and laugh-out-loud outrageous. This one cuts deep.
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Gabbi Tuft: The One Who Faced Death, Reinvented Herself, and Made Wrestling Her Stage Again
From surviving open-heart surgery to surviving the internet, Gabbi Tuft has lived one hell of a life—and she’s not done yet. In this episode, Saraya sits down with the former WWE star turned social media sensation to talk about rebuilding after trauma, parenting a prodigy, and why she’s stepping back into the ring on her own damn terms. They cover everything from bad dates and botched matches to building 12-foot Disney sculptures and crucifying wrestlers live on indie cards. Raw, hilarious, and painfully real—this one is pure Rulebreakers.
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David Howard Thornton: The One Who Made Art the Clown a Horror Icon
You know him as Art the Clown—but behind the silence, the prosthetics, and the gallons of blood is a performer with heart, humor, and a hell of a story. In this episode, David Howard Thornton joins Saraya to reveal how childhood mimicry turned into a voice acting superpower, how grief rerouted his path from teacher to cult horror icon, and how a $35,000 indie film changed his life forever. From haunted house shoots in sub-zero temperatures to getting sexualized at fan cons, this conversation is hilarious, heartfelt, and so Rulebreakers.
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John Moyer: The One Who Outplayed 300 Musicians to join Disturbed
You know him as the bassist from Disturbed—but behind the flames, the theatrics, and the platinum records is a man with a story you won’t believe. In this episode, John Moyer sits down with Saraya to reveal how sheer willpower (and zero chill) took him from phone gigs and rejection letters to standing on stage with one of the biggest rock bands in the world. From outlasting 300 other musicians in an open audition, to confronting addiction and starting a brand-new chapter in sobriety, John’s story is raw, real, and so Rulebreakers.
We’re checking in with him again later this year—so stay tuned.
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Zach Zimmerman: The One Who Went From Bible Belt to Blasphemous Stand-Up Star
In this unfiltered and uproarious episode of Rulebreakers with Saraya, comedian and author Zach Zimmerman (@zzdoublezz) joins Saraya (@saraya) for a wild ride through sex, religion, bi-curiosity, and mayonnaise-fueled chaos. From growing up evangelical in the Bible Belt to tripping on edibles at Easter mass, Zach opens up about breaking free from dogma, dating both men and women, and surviving the horrors of cheap lube and digital sex missteps. With stories that range from Fringe Festival sweat lodges to prank-calling his Southern mama while wearing a shock collar, this one’s messy, hilarious, and deeply real.
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Born into a chaotic, hellraising and deeply tight-knit family, Saraya learned to never back down from a challenge. She’s a rule breaker and drawn to people with this same mentality. In RULEBREAKERS, her DGAF mentality takes center stage while also exploring vulnerability and transparency with listeners. Every week, Saraya and a guest will explore their unconventional paths to success. Inspired by the honesty of Dumb Blonde, the unapologetic nature of Cancelled, and the humor and undeniable charm of Chicken Shop Date, Saraya is ready to ask the hard questions and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of her and her guests’ lives.
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