Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle

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Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle episodes

November 11 How Do You Let Go And Still Stay In It? with River Butcher
Comedian River Butcher joins us for a conversation about what happens when the gigs stop coming—and the world doesn’t end. We talk about the fear of slowing down, and how gratitude, perspective, and a working fridge might just be the real signs of success.

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57 min
November 11 Introducing Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change
Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle recommend Conversations From The Frontlines, a podcast from from Liberty Hill Foundation. If you are interested in how real social change actually happens, we suggest you check it out.
3 min
November 04 What Does It Cost to Put on a Show? with Philip Labes
Musician Philip Labes breaks down the economics of touring, the trade-offs between making money and putting on a great show, and the tension between authenticity and commercial success. Plus, turning painful personal experiences into art, and knowing when you're ready.

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1 hr 10 min
October 28 What are the Bennifits of Professional Anonymity? with Jay Jurden
Comedian, writer, and actor Jay Jurden explains why everyone is touring when TV writing jobs are disappearing, how personal training prepared him for the creative economy, and why live comedy needs to offer more than a meet-and-greet.

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1 hr 7 min
October 21 Are Follows Replacing Real Support? with Taylor Lorenz
Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us to talk about the hidden costs of writing online today, from the terrifying reality of working without health protections, to the pressure of being a one-person brand, and why real survival might mean building community from the ground up.

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59 min
October 14 PATREON PREVIEW: Ana and Mike watch "Spider-Man"
Ana and Mike dig into the new Spider-Man as a movie about depression disguised as a blockbuster and what it says about a summer full of angry, lonely men on screen. Plus: Tom Holland praise, mourning the Facebook video scam that gutted journalism, and a genuine question about whether any view count anywhere is real.

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28 min
October 07 Can Journalism Survive the Algorithm? with Jason Koebler
Journalist and 404 Media co-founder Jason Koebler joins us to talk about what it takes to build an independent newsroom. From the cost of defamation insurance to the weight of mailing your own merch, we get into the invisible math of staying scrappy without burning out—and the true cost of reader-supported journalism.

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56 min
September 30 Ana and Mike Go To Therapy
Mike opens up about the emotional toll of promoting his most personal album yet, while Ana shares about her new gig at Mediaite. The two compare therapy approaches, swap creative struggles, and discover Ana's memoir might be more haunted than she realized.

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58 min
September 23 Can you Career Without a Company? with Colt Cabana
Wrestler and podcaster Colt Cabana joins Ana and Mike to talk about building a life in wrestling. From getting fired by WWE to becoming a blueprint for sustainable DIY success, Colt breaks down the real economics of creative work—merch tables, mattress money, and all—and why betting on yourself might be the best decision you ever make.

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1 hr 4 min
September 16 What Does It Actually Cost to Publish a Book? with Joey Clift
Comedian and writer Joey Clift returns to talk about first book deal money, the evaporation of publisher marketing, self-financing a 22-date tour, and why tribal casinos are actually closer to socialism than capitalism.

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1 hr 1 min

About Past Due with 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…