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Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle
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Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle explore what it takes to survive as a creative today. From juggling side gigs to redefining success, we dive into the real stories behind making a living when one job just isn’t enough

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Mike's running at full speed with no room to breathe, Ana's navigating the gap between making art and making rent, and together they unpack why showing up, week after week, broke or not, might be the only honest answer left.

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Writer and author Rainesford Stauffer joins us to talk about what happens when you've spent your whole life working your way into worthiness and it still doesn't feel like enough. We get into the real economics of freelancing plus nonprofit work plus... more

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Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle introduce Health Vs Hype, a podcast from the American Medical Association. If you want to cut through all the noise, from viral health trends to DIY medicine hacks you see on social media, the show explains what’s ac... more

Alex Goldman, co-creator of Reply All and current host of Hyperfixed joins us to talk about what it actually looks like to start over. We get into 18 months of floundering and how he ended up funding Hyperfixed with a $200,000 loan he's still paying ... more

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Recent Guests

Rainesford Stauffer
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Author and journalist
Episode: What If Working Harder Was Never Actually the Answer? with Rainesford Stauffer
Alex Goldman
Co-creator of Reply All; creator of Hyperfixed
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Episode: Can You Rebuild After the Industry You Helped Build Collapses? with Alex Goldman
Connor Ratliff
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Episode: Is It Possible to Make Peace With Rejection? with Connor Ratliff
Jackie Kashian
Stand-up comedian and podcaster, four decades on the road
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Episode: Can You Tour 45 Weeks a Year and Still Call It Love? with Jackie Kashian
Mike Draper
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Episode: What If Your Endgame Isn't to Get Bigger? with Mike Draper
Gillian Brockell
Former Washington Post staff writer; independent journalist covering ICE flights
Independent journalism; formerly Washington Post
Episode: How Do You Cover the Biggest Story of Your Life With No Institution Behind You? with Gillian Brockell
Anil Dash
Technologist and writer
President / founder of expertlabs? (based on context, not explicitly stated in transcript)
Episode: What Happens When the People Building the Technology Stop Being Fans? with Anil Dash
Olivia Messer
Journalist, novelist, editor-in-chief of The Barbed Wire
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Episode: What If Your Runway Is Weeks, Not Months? with Olivia Messer
W. Kamau Bell
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian and filmmaker
Independent creator
Episode: Can You Win Three Emmys and Still Wonder If the Check Will Clear? with W. Kamau Bell

Hosts

Ana Marie Cox
Host with a deep background in political commentary and media criticism.
Open Mike Eagle
Co-host with a background in comedy, music, and creative projects.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • Vulnerability & Community

    Beautiful conversations that foster a safe place for vulnerability and create community. The hosts willingness to share about their personal experiences blooms real open discussions with the guests. The episodes provide equal insight into the industries the guests create within, and the shared humanity that unifies us living within a capitalist structure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    good.golly.ms
    United States4 months ago
  • Figuring it out

    Really good at digging into how to do your stuff, be true to yourself, and support yourself and others all at the same time. No easy answers but plenty of great information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    majkPPS
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant + reassuring candor

    New favorite podcast— great guests, incredibly timely takes on evergreen factors of choosing a creative life/ career. Hard to describe how much insight, humor, and non-corny vulnerability these two + their guests bring to every episode. Deep dives punctuated by levity and breakthroughs that feel earned rather than performed. Loved the Tompkins and Loftus episodes most. Glad every episode ends on a note of sane uplift.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    factsheet7
    United Statesa year ago
  • Engaging discussions with people struggling in the gig economy

    Podcast Addict
    5
    curmudgeon
    a year ago
  • Norvegian who love Cox

    I have listened to and watched Cox since 2007, and I have loved 90 Days … and very much appreciate that she is making Another Day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Really, really liked the first episode. Comfort and strength! Cheers, Cecilie from Hvitsten, Norway

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    peters projection
    Norwaya year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners often cite the show's honesty about money and career risks as a key strength.
Listeners praise thoughtful, vulnerability-rich conversations and strong guest selections.
Some critics mention paywall concerns or call for more consistent accessibility.
Fans value practical money-talk and transparent discussion of finances in the creative economy.
Many note the host's intelligent, calm interviewing style and ability to make complex topics accessible.

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Is It Possible to Make Peace With Rejection? with Connor Ratliff
Q: When's the last time you were worried about covering your monthly expenses?
Ratlif talks about cycling between real financial pressure and having a cushion, explaining how he monitors a line in his bank account and how his income from acting, improv, and independent projects can be inconsistent, yet he stays focused on building sustainable, smaller-scale revenue streams.
How Do You Cover the Biggest Story of Your Life With No Institution Behind You? with Gillian Brockell
Q: What advice would you give freelancers navigating journalism today?
Diversify income sources, consider newsletters and one-off tips, and be willing to work with smaller outlets or independent platforms; maintain rigorous verification and resist pressure to dilute truth for access or funding.
How Do You Cover the Biggest Story of Your Life With No Institution Behind You? with Gillian Brockell
Q: How did the environment of ownership influence editorial direction and newsroom morale?
Ownership changes and buyouts shifted the newsroom culture, with leadership decisions and editorial board changes affecting how topics like race, democracy, and journalism ethics were framed, leading to disillusionment among investigative reporters and editors.
How Do You Cover the Biggest Story of Your Life With No Institution Behind You? with Gillian Brockell
Q: What was it like to publish a major investigative piece under intense editorial pressure to alter it?
The journalist faced repeated rounds of edits that weakened the piece; ultimately, after resisting and threatening to take it elsewhere, the piece remained publishable, but the process highlighted tensions between editors and reporters and raised concerns about editorial interference.
How Do You Cover the Biggest Story of Your Life With No Institution Behind You? with Gillian Brockell
Q: Can you put together a rough timeline of what happened before the mass layoffs and buyouts at The Washington Post?
The newsroom faced a deficit that prompted buyouts after the previous publisher left; Bezos brought in interim leadership, followed by deeper cuts and editorial realignments designed to cut costs and reposition the paper, culminating in a significant downturn before the 2024 election.

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Conversations center on sustaining a creative career in today's economy, with a focus on financial precarity, multiple income streams, and practical strategies for building a life around art rather than a single, stable gig. Hosts explore money, resilience, and the social dynamics of independent work—from journalism startups to creator-owned platforms—often sharing personal experiences to illuminate broader industry trends. Expect candid discussions about debt, transparency around income, partnerships, and the evolving definition of success in creative fields. A standout angle is the willingness to surface real-world money stories across disciplines, offering listeners actionable ideas and a sense of community for navigating a volatile econ... more

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4. Jackie Kashian
5. Mike Draper
6. Gillian Brockell
7. Anil Dash
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