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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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Actors and comedians Mary Holland and Matt Newell survived the WGA strike, the SAG strike, and a newborn... more or less simultaneously. They join Ana and Mike to talk about what going all-in on a creative life actually looks like, what improv teache... more

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Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle introduce The Interface, a new podcast from the BBC. We hope you gain as much from it as we have!

Six-time James Beard Award-winning food critic Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl joins Ana and Mike to make the case that food isn't a soft beat, it's the whole story. From ICE raids gutting Twin Cities restaurants to the real wage gap hiding in daycare costs,... more

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Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion, joins Ana and Mike to talk about what happens when you stop trying to fit into a box, and accidentally end up running one of the biggest newspapers in America. From burning out covering extremism at NBC News to buying T... more

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Hosts

Ana Marie Cox
Host with a long-running presence in political commentary and media analysis; anchors conversations with depth and humor.
Open Mike Eagle
Co-host, rapper, comedian, and writer who provides perspective on creative labor and the entertainment industry.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • 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 States9 months 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 States9 months ago
  • Engaging discussions with people struggling in the gig economy

    Podcast Addict
    5
    curmudgeon
    10 months 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
  • Podcast is behind a paywall now?

    Love your show, used to never miss it, but that’s when I could listen to the whole thing. You asked us to go vote for your podcast and I did. Now I can’t listen unless I pay for it? Unsubscribing 😕

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Truly66
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate how the hosts balance serious subject matter with humor and practical takeaways.

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Is Any Job Actually Safe? with Devin Field
Q: Has it changed your approach at all as writers?
Devin suggests that the recent political climate has made them more aware of the lines they can push and the importance of fact-checking in their work.
Is Any Job Actually Safe? with Devin Field
Q: When's the last time you worried about covering your monthly expenses?
Devin mentions he worries about it regularly, but feels fortunate to have a stable job. He acknowledged recent concerns due to contract uncertainties.
What If Merit Was Never the Metric? with Karen K. Ho
Q: What stabilized you from that point?
Karen realized the importance of family support and became more frugal, which alleviated some of her financial pressures and allowed her to reassess her situation positively.
What If Merit Was Never the Metric? with Karen K. Ho
Q: When is the last time you worried about making your monthly expenses?
Karen reflected on a time after graduate school when she feared financial instability as a freelancer living in America and needing to pay high visa costs.
What If Momentum Doesn’t Mean Security? with Eliot Glazer
Q: When would you say it started becoming rough for you?
Eliot reflected that his financial struggles began primarily during the writers' strike in 2023, leading to a lack of momentum and security.

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A thoughtful, candid conversation about sustaining a creative career in today's economy. Episodes center on financial precarity, income diversification, and the emotional realities of pursuing art under economic pressure. Hosts Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle steer discussions with guests from entertainment, journalism, and animation, exploring practical coping strategies, revenue streams, and the social dynamics shaping the creative ecosystem. The show combines personal stories, industry context, and community-oriented perspectives, often highlighting resilience, collaboration, and practical planning as pathways through uncertainty. Noteworthy traits include a willingness to tackle tough topics (precarity, healthcare, systemic barriers) ... more

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