About this episode
Make some noise for she-cago’s own Daniella Monet! The Victorious icon, lifestyle entrepreneur, and all-around legend joins Anthony and Jonathan for a deep dive into her career, from sneaking behind her agent’s back to audition for Hannah Montana to creating her wellness community. Daniella spills on Victorious behind-the-scenes secrets, the story behind Trina’s Chicago performance, and what’s REALLY happening with the Victorious spinoff rumors. Plus, we put her to the ultimate test with The Hardest Victorious Trivia Game Ever—will she live up to the challenge? Episode Breakdown: • 00:00 - Make some Illi-noise! The hosts welcome Daniella Monet and kick things off with big laughs and nostalgia. • 07:03 - The Hannah Montana audition that almost changed everything. Daniella reveals she went behind her agent’s back and ended up in a final test alongside Miley Cyrus and Taylor Momsen. • 11:42 - Victorious origins. From CBS sitcoms to Nickelodeon, Daniella shares how she broke into kids’ TV, why she fought for a role on Nick, and how her agent wasn’t thrilled. • 12:04 - The Victorious audition process. Why every actor auditioned with the same general script (even for different roles) and how Trina’s tone-deafness evolved over time. • 19:06 - Trina’s Chicago moment. The story behind her iconic “I’m a woman in Chicago and I’m scared” scene—including how much was improvised. • 24:28 - Victorious cast love. Daniella gets emotional reflecting on the friendships from set, what the cast meant to her, and why their recent conversations have been extra special. • 25:57 - Victorious spin-off rumors—what’s real? Daniella opens up about the leaked news, whether the cast knew ahead of time, and how Ariana Grande’s support meant the world. • 31:50 - Is the world ready for a Victorious spin-off? Daniella expresses gratitude to Victorious fans, and teases a potential way for internet personalities (like Anthony & Jonathan… wink, wink) to be part of the spinoff! • 35:21 - Life after Victorious and Daniella’s Digest. How she built a wellness empire with her plant-based lifestyle brand. • 44:42 - Game time! The Hardest Victorious Trivia Game Ever. Daniella and Anthony go head-to-head on deep-cut Victorious trivia—who will come out on top? Follow Daniella’s Journey: Stay updated on Daniella Monet’s latest projects and plant-based lifestyle brand at DaniellasDigest.com and follow her on all socials @DaniellaMonet. Socials: Follow the hosts for more fun content! @AnthonyGargiula @JonathanTilkin @CounterMelodiesPod Listen and Watch: Countermelodies.com Credits: Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert