Living the Damn Dream

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Sarah Answers the Damn Dozen Nov 03, 2020

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We have no idea what your (or our) mental space might look like on or after Election Day, so here's a fun episode to listen to no matter when you get to it: Sarah answers our own Damn Dozen! Her worst audition ever, first celebrity crush, advice to be like her, and more.

Our Shortest Episode Ever Oct 27, 2020

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Would Sarah want Flo from Progressive's career? What job made Mike audition for 6 hours? And would you let a couple live with you for a week to film your life for $100/a day?

Trolls Suck Oct 20, 2020

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We're going back into Sarah's DMs...a scary place to be! Anybody who's online deals with trolls. But for people who work in media, it's almost a job requirement. Mike and Sarah break down the different kinds of internet trolls, tips for how to deal with them, and share some real examples of abuse they've taken from strangers.

It's "The Man With the Voice" Marcellus Shepard Oct 13, 2020

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You'll know why he's called "The Man With the Voice" about 3 seconds after hearing Marcellus Shepard speak. So not only does the radio host/actor/voiceover artist answer the Damn Dozen, but he gives Mike and Sarah tips on how to make their voices sexier, reveals which celeb singer was the worst interview of his career, and why -- wait, really? -- Bette Midler in "Beaches" was his first crush growing up.

The Social Dilemma Oct 06, 2020

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Social media is ruining our lives. Fun! Mike and Sarah react to some entertainment news, like Tyler Perry filming four shows in 51 days in a total bubble, and the cast of Riverdale mouthwashing before every makeout scene (6:01). Then, they break down Netflix's "The Social Dilemma" and what the future of social media looks like for content creators (17:50). And in the Casting Calls of the Week (54:14), who's single and ready to jingle?!

Do You Use Too Much Internet? Sep 28, 2020

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How much time do Mike and Sarah spend on Instagram, Twitter, and (lol) Facebook? What about on podcasts, reading, watching TV, or music? And when do they consume what? Time to break down how they spend their days online and what it might mean, so you can compare your day too. And just a very brief mention of porn.

It's Actress Manon Mathews Sep 22, 2020

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Manon Mathews joins the show through itchy eyes in a California wildfire to talk about how she's turned what was the worst year of her life into one of the most successful professionally, how you can get in the headspace to do the same, which of the "Friends" actors bought her new book, and answer the Damn Dozen.

Mental Health Mailbag Sep 15, 2020

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After some life updates (Sarah's hosting again! Mike is...not!), we dive into reader stories on what you've had to deal with in 2020, how your mental health has changed this year, and offer some advice and perspective on how to all get through this together.

Mental Health in Media Sep 01, 2020

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Mental health is a big deal in any walk of life. Mike and Sarah share the specific challenges people in show business deal with, themselves included. After remembering Chadwick Boseman and Sarah making a very big announcement (1:14), they get into those issues (14:06), offer solutions they've used for how you can better your own mental health (38:48), and then both found some naked jobs in the Casting Calls of the Week (56:25).

How to Pitch Your Story Idea Aug 25, 2020

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Life's a pitch! If you've ever had an idea and thought "That would be an awesome TV show or movie," this is the episode for you. Sarah and Mike tell you what you need to do with your pitch, and how to do it. Plus: they need your help for next week's episode!

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