This week’s episode goes to some dark places. Many personal sacrifices are required when committing yourself to a major creative project. All that time and energy has to come from somewhere. Mike and Matthew share their tales of woe about poor health choices, missing out on great TV shows, and that moment when you realize you’re never going to learn a foreign language. They also cover Mike’s newly launched webcomic project, and how it fits into his dream to become a feature filmmaker.

Show notes: “5 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Own Life (Without Knowing It),” by David Wong

“Imagining your future projects is holding you back,” by Jessica Abel

“The Automan’s Daughter,” by Mike Stamm and Shadia Amin