Ciaran Phillips is the lead singer and drummer for the English based band Ocean Vibe. The son of two Irish musicians, Ciaran knew he was destined to use his voice to make his living since birth. Due to a random twist of fate he formed a band has worked full time with it for four years now. The four-piece band contracts their time on cruise ships entertaining passengers all over the world. Hosted by Rich Baker. See pictures of Ciaran and all the other guests who’ve been on the show at facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast. Email me at [email protected].

Mel Evans and Jeff Murdoch both left their respective day jobs in December to work as full time actors with Rich Baker onboard the Norwegian Gem for The Second City. They’re both hilarious and interesting and have a slew of Chicago credits to their name. You can listen to Mel’s podcast at theexhour.podbean.com or see her in many YouTube videos including the viral hit ‘If Computer Problems Were Real.’ Jeff recently shot a movie that will premeire in Chicago in April called ‘Master of Inventions.’ Several clips are available by searching the title in YouTube. Hosted by Rich Baker. See all our guests at facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast. Send emails to [email protected]

Mark is responsible for the popular podcast ‘The Poor Choices Show’ (http://poorchoicesshow.podbean.com/) which has garnered a sizeable audience over the last two years. In addition, he recently started a second podcast called ‘An Hour With Your Ex’ (http://thexhour.podbean.com/). He is a rare exception for Living the Dream, because he does not make a living with entertainment, but he has done what few have by sustaining a show with thousands of followers. Check out his facebook page (type ‘poor choices podcast into the FB search). Also check out his vimeo channel (http://vimeo.com/user7755695). Hosted by Rich Baker. Check me out at facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast and email at [email protected].

Bethany has played the trombone since childhood. Professionally, she has made a living from that skill off and on since college. Currently, she plays full time for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Hear her stories of overcoming stage fright and dealing with her ‘man buffet.’ Hosted by Rich Baker. Email at [email protected] and check us out at facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast.

Nadeen has been hypnotizing people for over nine years. On stage she combines hypnosis with hilarious antics to put on a ‘mesmorizing’ show. Hear her story of how she went from working at an electronics store to performing in 1500 seat theatres on cruise ships. Go to her webiste atwww.hypnosisqueen.com. Hosted by Rich Baker. Email [email protected] or like us at facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast.

Darrell has made a living performing stand up comedy for over sixteen years. His fast paced and smart humor makes him a favorite among audiences on cruise ships and in comedy clubs. In addition he has authored three published books. Darrell makes for a wonderful and intriguing interview. Hosted by Rich Baker. Email [email protected] See the page on facebook at facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast

Dizzy has worked many years as a break dancer, physical comedian, stunt man, and many other roles touring the world. Now he has his own show he’s created called ‘The Man from Mars.’ It features him and his fiancé performing everything from magic, to shape manipulation to aerial acrobatics. It’s a cirque style show wrapped up in two performers and its incredibly fascinating to watch. Check them out online at www.themanfrommarsshow.com or www.dizzyonline.com or facebook.com/themanfrommars. Hosted by Rich Baker. Email us at [email protected] and check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast

Mark works as a professional writer for NBC promotions. He lives in L.A. and gave up the acting game in lieu of a career with words. Right now he's filming a movie that he wrote and has ambitions to become a staff writer for a TV show. Hosted by Rich Baker. Email us at [email protected] and check out our page at facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast.

Rod Long has been paying his bills with comedy for over twenty-two years. He has toured all over the country playing to thousands of different people since the late 80s. And he started based on a dare. Hosted by Rich Baker. Email us at [email protected] and check out our page at facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast.

Matt has directed six resident company shows for Second City and won multiple Jeff awards and shows no signs of slowing down. Matt knew at an early age that he wanted to be a theatre director and tailored his life to that. A lot of determination and a few strokes of luck has made him one of the hottest directors at Second City right now. Hosted by Rich Baker. Email us at [email protected]. Check out our facebook page facebook.com/livingthedreampodcast