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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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Latest Episodes

Adam Gurri, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Liberal Currents, joins us to talk about eight years of building a publication nobody paid him to make, and what happened when the world finally caught up. We get into how you raise half a million dollars... more

Comedian and speechwriter Chandler Dean joins us to talk about building a streaming show without burning down his career to do it. We get into why keeping a day job might be the most radical creative decision you can make, how Abolish Everything went... more

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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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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Recent Guests

Adam Gurri
Co-founder and editor-in-chief of Liberal Currents
Liberal Currents
Episode: How Do You Build Something That Lasts? with Adam Gurri
Chandler Dean
Comedian, speechwriter, host/creator of Abolish Everything
Abolish Everything, Nebula
Episode: What If You Never Have to Quit Your Day Job? with Chandler Dean
Mary Holland
Comedian and actor
Episode: Can Improv Fix Your Career? Your Relationship? Your Life? with Marry Holland and Matt Newell
Matt Newell
Comedian and actor
Episode: Can Improv Fix Your Career? Your Relationship? Your Life? with Marry Holland and Matt Newell
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Six-time James Beard Award–winning food critic and writer
MSP Magazine / Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine
Episode: Is Everythign Actually Food? with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Lilan Bowden
Actress, comedian, podcaster featured as guest discussing financial precarity and career resilience
Yours Truly / acting career
Episode: What Does It Cost to Finally Feel Safe? with Lilan Bowden
Jamelle Bouie
Journalist and political commentator
The New York Times
Episode: How Do You Build Your Own Thing Within the "Mothership"? with Jamelle Bouie
Jonah Ray
Comedian and host of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Episode: Is Joy a Better Goal Than Fame? with Jonah Ray
Karen Ho
Journalist and Freelance Writer
Episode: What If Merit Was Never the Metric? with Karen K. Ho

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
  • 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 States21 days 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 States10 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 States10 months 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

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The show offers thoughtful, intelligent conversations with great guests and a humane approach to heavy topics.
Some listeners mention funding and accessibility concerns, such as paywalls affecting listening access.
Listeners appreciate how the hosts balance serious subject matter with humor and practical takeaways.

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What If You Never Have to Quit Your Day Job? with Chandler Dean
Q: When's the last time you were worried about covering your monthly expenses?
Chandler shares a grounded, two-part answer dating back to 2018: a hairless sphinx cat-sitting gig to save rent, then a dental bill that nearly wiped him out, followed by stabilizing work at West Wing Writers which funded other creative projects.
Can Improv Fix Your Career? Your Relationship? Your Life? with Marry Holland and Matt Newell
Q: When's the last time you worried about making your monthly expenses?
Both guests describe ongoing, realistic financial anxieties tied to episodic work, but emphasize that their union and diversified work keep them afloat, with a focus on health insurance and contingency planning.
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.

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What is Past Due about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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7. Jamelle Bouie
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