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Would You Go See a Movie This Week? Aug 18, 2020

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Movie theaters and gyms are reopening across America, so Mike and Sarah talk about whether or not they'd go to those yet, plus if they'd go to an indoor restaurant, concert, comedy show, sports game, flight, or TV studio to work right now. Then, in the Casting Calls of the Week, it's Trump and Karens -- like we haven't had enough of both already.

Breaking Down Donald Trump's "Executive Orders" Aug 11, 2020

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Mike's back from vacation! He and Sarah give updates on their job situations, then break down the "executive orders" the President signed this week to help Americans financially, why they aren't quite what they seem, and how it all affects workers in media (18:59). Then, in the Casting Calls of the Week (32:30), find out how you could win $1 million!

Money's Running Out; Now What? Jul 28, 2020

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With the federal unemployment bonus benefit running out this week, Mike and Sarah share how they've been spending and saving differently in the pandemic, what side jobs they're considering to make ends meet, financial resources for media and freelancers to take advantage of, and tackle what's true and false about the idea that collecting unemployment means people won't look for work.

It's Sports Reporter Michelle Margaux Jul 21, 2020

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Time for a guest! Michelle Margaux joins the show (3:07) to pick her favorite job out of a career including stints at FOX Sports, AT&T SportsNet, and SNY; share how an embarrassing musical theater audition kept her on track for a career in sports; and reveal why Monica Lewinsky would play her in the movie of her life. Then in the Casting Calls of the Week (43:50), Mike and Sarah explain why if you want to hire them, you need to pay more than $1.

Mike is HOW old? Jul 14, 2020

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Mike just turned a pretty scary age, Sarah refuses to say how old she is, and both hosts come to grips with getting older in an industry that's always looking for the new young thing. How do people (allegedly) in their 30s compete against the TikTok generation? Why doesn't Hollywood make more things like "Grace and Frankie?" And what to do about all these wrinkles?!

Sarah's an HQtie again Jul 07, 2020

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It's the most random episode of the summer. Sarah made her triumphant return to hosting HQ in quarantine, Sarah and Mike are competing against each other for a new job, Mike is the paid voice of a bathroom cleaner now, and Sarah vs. Reggaeton was the battle of the week. All that plus Mike maybe gets his apartment robbed live during the show.

ESPN's Stat Guy Greg on Black Lives Matter Jun 30, 2020

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It's been one month since George Floyd was killed. Greg Hyde (aka Stat Guy Greg, co-host of ESPN's Cheap Heat podcast) joins the show to explain how his emotions have evolved over the last month, ways we can make sure the Black Lives Matter movement continues, how he hopes other races feel right now, and things white people definitely should NOT be doing these days.

Get 3K New Instagram Followers - GUARANTEED Jun 23, 2020

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Mike and Sarah *promise* a surefire strategy to skyrocket your IG numbers in this episode, plus break down what's fact and fiction about how to grow your social media audience.

Is Sharing Your Butt on Social Media Bad? Jun 16, 2020

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Your delirious duo tackle social media in part one of a two-part episode. After explaining why this week's show is a little loopier than normal, Mike and Sarah get into tips for using the different social media platforms personally and professionally (7:03), and how working in media means worrying if posting a picture wearing nothing but a beaver tail might cost you jobs -- or not having enough followers actually has (30:54). Then in the Casting Calls of the Week (48:05): how much would you have to pay Mike to get him to emcee a wedding naked?

Black Lives Matter Jun 09, 2020

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And two white podcast hosts aren't the voices you should be listening to on the topic. That's why Mike and Sarah use this week's episode to share some of the black voices they've been engaging with as America continues its fight against racism. They've got recommendations on what podcasts, videos, accounts, authors, movies, music, and TV shows will help broaden your perspective on race relations and make you a better ally.

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