Living the Damn Dream

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Get Chlamydia, Not Coronavirus Mar 16, 2020

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Well that was a week. Mike and Sarah let you know what coronavirus means for them and what they're doing without money the next few months (4:32). Then they share some of your stories dealing with the pandemic (18:55). But the show ends on a high note with a penis-related Casting Call of the Week that Mike is definitely not cut out for (51:53).

How to be Like Us! Mar 10, 2020

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After a coronavirus and "Love is Blind" update, Mike and Sarah talk about why they create their own content for free (7:59), share the best equipment, software, and tips if you want to start your own podcast or make videos (23:55), and then it's afros and full frontal nudity in the Casting Calls of the Week (38:14).

It's Not You, It's...OK It's You Mar 03, 2020

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Sarah and Mike and get rejected by jobs. A LOT. They try to figure out just how much and break down all the different ways it happens, like ghosting and breadcrumbing to the best ways to get shut down (4:25). And how do they handle always getting rejected (31:52)? Plus, the Casting Calls of the Week with a homicidal Easter Bunny (42:51). Follow your hosts on all social media @SarahPribis and @MikeJanela

HQ is Back, So Are We Feb 24, 2020

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What happened to our lost HQ episode last week? And what's it been like for Sarah talking to fans, finding out info, and is HQ really coming back (8:22)? Plus, we debut our newest segment: the Casting Calls of the Week (21:50). Should Sarah audition for the role of "naturally stunningly beautiful and in great shape" woman?

Listener Questions Pt. 2 Feb 04, 2020

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We're answering even more of your questions this episode! Our biggest career obstacles? Favorite vacation spot? Dream jobs? Does Sarah get annoyed or amused by perverts in her DMs? We go through those and a ton more. Send questions for future episodes to @mikejanela or @sarapribis on all your social media accounts!

How Much Money Do We Make? Jan 28, 2020

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We're on TV; doesn't mean we're rich! Mike and Sarah share how much they get paid for some of their current work and what they made at old jobs (7:35). Then, the various side hustles they run to make money (29:10), and what kind of expenses you face in freelance media that you don't in other careers (38:07). Follow your hosts on social media @mikejanela and @sarahpribis!

All the Celebrities Jan 21, 2020

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How many famous co-stars can Mike and Sarah namedrop in one episode? This week is all about working with others, from fellow talent to production crew. What makes someone good to work with (2:56)? What did Mike do to Sarah on camera once that he needs to apologize for (14:35)? And then just a ton of stories about working with everyone from Alex Trebek and Matt Lauer -- awkward -- to Ellen DeGeneres, Connie Britton, and all the HQ Trivia hosts (28:27).

Imaginary Cocks Jan 14, 2020

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It's Sarah and Mike's best audition stories and tips this week. First, how auditions usually work and how often does Sarah walk into a room full of women who look just like her (3:15). Then, self-taping and how it helped Mike land his Padres job (18:29), why you should be a little weird in an audition (31:07), and yes, the time Sarah auditioned with an imaginary cock (36:59). Follow @mikejanela and @sarahpribis on all social media!

We Have Fans Jan 07, 2020

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When did Sarah and Mike first get fans and what are each of theirs like (5:03)? Then, how they each choose to interact with their fans (19:15) and some do's and don'ts if someone wants to reach out to them and hear back (27:22). Plus, in Story Time: would/has Mike ever dated a fan, and what got Sarah to go to a stranger's car wash (37:47)? Follow your hosts @mikejanela and @sarahpribis on all social media!

A Christmas AMA Mailbag Dec 24, 2019

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Merry Christmas from Mike and Sarah, who answer all your questions! Including: holding farts in until we're off elevators, our most embarrassing screw-ups on camera, has Sarah ever had a "Me Too moment," and lots more. Follow us @mikejanela and @sarahpribis on all social media.

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