TWO THOUSAND AND LATE

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S1E9: 1.09 - STEP EIGHT: GET FIRED Oct 27, 2025

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STEP EIGHT: GET FIRED. Okay, so maybe let up a little bit. Turns out standing up doesn't work at all. Crash out about how wrong things are going and try to step back from the edge. Fail to do that.

Two Thousand and Late is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Patrick Ellis and Lauren Shippen. The show was created, written, and directed by Lauren Shippen, with the brilliant Octavia Bray as our script consultant. Our spectacular sound design is by the fabulous Jeffrey Nils Gardner, our dazzling original art was created by the first-rate Ellis Carson Jones, and our rollicking theme music is by the ever-wonderful Brandon Grugle. We have many incredible actors lending their voices, so I'll let them speak for themselves, in order of appearance: Frederic Powers as Todd, Anjali Kunapaneni as Kayla, Candace McAfee as Joyce, Jennifer Liao as Randi, Haden Ezekiel Felix as Sweetie, Elena Victoria Feliz as Gemma, Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Didi, Victor Clarke as Officer Perry. Oh, and of course, Lauren Shippen plays both Harper and Havoc, she really is so self-obsessed. For more information about the show, please visit harperandhavoc.com. Our advertising is arranged by Multitude, so please get in touch with them if you'd like to participate in the glory that is capitalism at sponsors@multitude.productions. Alright, that's all for now. Until next time, go out and wreak some havoc.

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BONUS: Let's feel hopeful about creating! Oct 24, 2025

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Hello havoc wreakers and welcome back to our little dose of hope every week. If you're just joining us, I'm Lauren Shippen, creator of Two Thousand and Late and, in an effort to balance out all the shitty stuff the audio drama tackles, I talked with some incredible artists, creators, and activists who are grappling with our twisted reality and doing hella cool stuff to counteract the bad. For our last bonus episode of the first season, we have a very special crossover episode with Spirits!

Spirits is a boozy dive into myths, legends and folklore, and I got together with hosts Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini to talk about all things demonic. And then, as your little dose of hope, we talk about what it means to be creative in our often hellish present and how human art is going to save us all.

Spirits Podcast

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S1E8: 1.08 - STEP SEVEN: START A UNION Oct 20, 2025

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STEP SEVEN: START A UNION. Actually do something. Make demands, take no prisoners, and don't let up until you win. Lead everyone else into victory!

Two Thousand and Late is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Patrick Ellis and Lauren Shippen. The show was created, written, and directed by Lauren Shippen, with the brilliant Octavia Bray as our script consultant. Our spectacular sound design is by the fabulous Jeffrey Nils Gardner, our dazzling original art was created by the first-rate Ellis Carson Jones, and our rollicking theme music is by the ever-wonderful Brandon Grugle. We have many incredible actors lending their voices, so I'll let them speak for themselves, in order of appearance: Haden Ezekiel Felix as Sweetie, Anjali Kunapaneni as Kayla, Candace McAfee as Joyce, Jennifer Liao as Randi, Frederic Powers as Todd, Marcus Rothenberg as Mac, Elena Victoria Feliz as Gemma. Oh, and of course, Lauren Shippen plays both Harper and Havoc, she really is so self-obsessed. For more information about the show, please visit harperandhavoc.com. Our advertising is arranged by Multitude, so please get in touch with them if you'd like to participate in the glory that is capitalism at sponsors@multitude.productions. Alright, that's all for now. Until next time, go out and wreak some havoc.

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BONUS: Let's feel hopeful about unions! Oct 17, 2025

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This week, I'm talking to Matt Klinman, a brilliant writer who I first met when I started organizing with the Writer's Guild of America. We get into that - the annoying realities of unionizing, the strange moment the entertainment industry is in, and we have some good laughs along the way.

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Volts

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S1E7: 1.07 - STEP SIX: EAT AN ENTIRE CASSEROLE Oct 13, 2025

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STEP SIX: EAT AN ENTIRE CASSEROLE. Have a weird unsettling dream that your demon watches like its favorite TV show, comfort a coworker, and then fail to help another because everything is futile. Have a total meltdown!

Two Thousand and Late is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Patrick Ellis and Lauren Shippen. The show was created, written, and directed by Lauren Shippen, with the brilliant Octavia Bray as our script consultant. Our spectacular sound design is by the fabulous Jeffrey Nils Gardner, our dazzling original art was created by the first-rate Ellis Carson Jones, and our rollicking theme music is by the ever-wonderful Brandon Grugle. We have many incredible actors lending their voices, so I'll let them speak for themselves, in order of appearance: Jennifer Liao as Randi, Frederic Powers as Todd, Candace McAfee as Joyce, Haden Ezekiel Felix as Sweetie, Anjali Kunapaneni as Kayla, Vikki Kelleher as Carol, Marcus Rothenberg as Mac, Elena Victoria Feliz as Gemma. Oh, and of course, Lauren Shippen plays both Harper and Havoc, she really is so self-obsessed. For more information about the show, please visit harperandhavoc.com. Our advertising is arranged by Multitude, so please get in touch with them if you'd like to participate in the glory that is capitalism at sponsors@multitude.productions. Alright, that's all for now. Until next time, go out and wreak some havoc!

Music provided by Epidemic Sound: Rejoice (Forever and Always) - Gamma Skies

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BONUS: Let's feel hopeful about disability representation! Oct 10, 2025

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This week, I'm speaking with Marisa Torelli-Pedevska, co-founder of the Inevitable Foundation. Inevitable is an extremely cool organization all about elevating disabled writers in Hollywood. Marisa and I talked about disability, why representation is important, how chronic illness can affect your creativity, and how Inevitable's success would mean the foundation ceasing to exist.

Inevitable Foundation

Claire's Place Foundation

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S1E6: 1.06 - STEP FIVE: HYPNOTIZE YOUR BOSS Oct 06, 2025

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STEP FIVE: HYPNOTIZE YOUR BOSS. Riding high off your success, try to convince your boss to ease up. Make sure to bask in the victory before things start to fall apart again.

Two Thousand and Late is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Patrick Ellis and Lauren Shippen. The show was created, written, and directed by Lauren Shippen, with the brilliant Octavia Bray as our script consultant. Our spectacular sound design is by the fabulous Jeffrey Nils Gardner, our dazzling original art was created by the first-rate Ellis Carson Jones, and our rollicking theme music is by the ever-wonderful Brandon Grugle. We have many incredible actors lending their voices, so I'll let them speak for themselves, in order of appearance: Jennifer Liao as Randi, Frederic Powers as Todd, Candace McAfee as Joyce, Haden Ezekiel Felix as Sweetie, Anjali Kunapaneni as Kayla, Vikki Kelleher as Carol, Marcus Rothenberg as Mac, Elena Victoria Feliz as Gemma. Oh, and of course, Lauren Shippen plays both Harper and Havoc, she really is so self-obsessed. For more information about the show, please visit harperandhavoc.com. Our advertising is arranged by Multitude, so please get in touch with them if you'd like to participate in the glory that is capitalism at sponsors@multitude.productions. Alright, that's all for now. Until next time, go out and wreak some havoc!

Music provided by Epidemic Sound: No Longer - Jonatan Järpehag

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BONUS: Let's feel hopeful about the law! Oct 03, 2025

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This week, I am completely honored to be talking with Jenny Pizer, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the CEO at Lambda Legal. If you're not familiar with their work, Lambda Legal is a civil rights organization focused on furthering the rights of LGBTQ+ people through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Jenny is an extraordinary person who has dedicated her life and career to improving society for people like me - like so many of the people who worked on this show - and we talk about all the different ways to get at making things better and the challenges we face.

Lambda Legal

Making the Case for Equality: 50 Years of Legal Milestones in LGBTQ History

Outright International

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S1E5: 1.05 - STEP FOUR: ARGUE WITH YOUR GIRLFRIEND (AND YOUR DEMON) Sep 29, 2025

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STEP 4: ARGUE WITH YOUR GIRLFRIEND (AND YOUR DEMON). Lie about your demon, ignore your new coworkers, and get a stiff drink. And if you run into your harasser, don't apologize this time. For anything.

Two Thousand and Late is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Patrick Ellis and Lauren Shippen. The show was created, written, and directed by Lauren Shippen, with the brilliant Octavia Bray as our script consultant. Our spectacular sound design is by the fabulous Jeffrey Nils Gardner, our dazzling original art was created by the first-rate Ellis Carson Jones, and our rollicking theme music is by the ever-wonderful Brandon Grugle. We have many incredible actors lending their voices, so I'll let them speak for themselves, in order of appearance: Margaret Burrus as Harmony, Elena Victoria Feliz as Gemma, Anjali Kunapaneni as Kayla, Haden Ezekiel Felix as Sweetie, Candace McAfee as Susan, Tyler Moody as Sid. Oh, and of course, Lauren Shippen plays both Harper and Havoc, she really is so self-obsessed. For more information about the show, please visit harperandhavoc.com. Our advertising is arranged by Multitude, so please get in touch with them if you'd like to participate in the glory that is capitalism at sponsors@multitude.productions. Alright, that's all for now. Until next time, go out and wreak some havoc.

Music provided by Epidemic Sound is Give You All the Love - Courses

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BONUS: Let's feel hopeful about sexuality! Sep 26, 2025

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This week, I'm talking with writer and educator Lux Alptraum, who has written about a myriad of fascinating topics, mostly focused around sex. Sex has always been a hot topic, but it feels particularly hot right now, as censorship rises and we see renewed attacks on queer people and women. I really enjoyed talking to Lux about how our conversation about sex has changed throughout the years.

Faking It: The Lies Women Tell About Sex and the Truths They Reveal by Lux Alptraum

Let's Talk About It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human by Erika Moen & Matthew Nolan

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