Quinta Brunson Opens Up on “House Guest” — And Why She Needs New‑Music Friends

We’re Here to Help, Quinta — Consider Us Your New‑Music Friends

In her sunny, laugh‑heavy visit to Scott Evans’ “House Guest” podcast, Quinta Brunson settles into the kitchen like she’s known it forever. Scott greets her with his signature “What’s up, neighbors?” warmth, and the two dive straight into Arnold Palmers, chef salads, sitcom life, and the kind of honest conversation that only happens when you’re chopping vegetables with someone you trust.

Somewhere between the iced tea, the raspberries, and the awards‑season chaos, Quinta drops a line that stopped us cold:

“It’s so hard to find new music… I wish I had friends who could help me.”

And then — the moment that made us scream at the screen — she mentions Zara Larsson by name. A quick aside, a passing reference, but enough to tell us she’s listening, she’s curious, she’s open. She just needs the right people to guide her.

Quinta. Baby. We are those people.

Watch the Moment She Mentions Zara Larsson

At It’s Not You, It’s Me Media, we’ve been curating, digging, and evangelizing new music for over a decade — especially the pop brilliance of Zara Larsson, an artist we’ve championed since her earliest drops. If you need a crew to keep your playlists fresh, your sonic world expanding, and your vibes immaculate… you’ve found us.

But before we get to your custom playlist, the conversation between Quinta and Scott is pure gold.

They talk about the madness of awards season, the emotional weight of creating Abbott Elementary, and the exhaustion that comes with wrapping 22 episodes of television. They play “Locked In,” revealing everything from Quinta’s favorite ’90s sitcom (Fresh Prince supremacy) to her condiment hierarchy (Crystal and Frank’s forever, Tabasco for white company only). They debate the most quotable movie of all time, break down Mario Kart as a metaphor for American class structure, and confess the one thing you should never do in someone’s house. (Shoes on the furniture? Immediate jail.)

It’s intimate, funny, and deeply Quinta — thoughtful, sharp, and always ready to turn a moment into a cultural thesis.

And then there’s the music moment. The moment that made us sit up straight. The moment she said Zara’s name.

So, Quinta… Here’s us rolling through — musically.

An Open Letter to Quinta Brunson — From Your New‑Music Friends at INYIM

Dear Quinta,

You said you needed friends who could help you find new music. We heard you. We’re here.

You even mentioned Zara Larsson in the interview — which, honestly, sealed the deal. We’ve been covering Zara for over ten years, long before the world caught up, and we know exactly where to start.

Below is your custom INYIM playlist, curated with love, taste, and a decade of receipts.

Press play. Let it run. We got you. – Love Wildly, Anthony

🎧 Our Zara Larsson Picks for You, Quinta