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Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle

Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle

By: 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 just isn’t enoughCopyright. All Rights Reserved. Art Economics Entertainment & Performing Arts Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What If Fear Is What Keeps You Working? with Xochitl Gonzalez
    Feb 11 2026
    Despite writing bestsellers and landing a Reese’s Book Club pick, Xochitl Gonzalez opens up about the lingering shame of precarity, the invisibility of working-class success, and why we need to drag money talk out into the light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Is Joy a Better Goal Than Fame? with Jonah Ray
    Feb 4 2026
    Jonah Ray joins us to talk about finding joy in creative work after letting go of the version of success he once chased. From DIY punk to rebooting MST3K, Jonah reflects on what happens when you stop waiting for permission and start making the stuff you actually want to see. We get into the fear of going unnoticed, and why it’s still worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Is Any Job Actually Safe? with Devin Field
    Jan 28 2026
    Comedian Devin Field has one of the rarest things in Hollywood: a full-time, year-round job. But even that didn’t protect him from the chaos of the past few years. From presidential threats to network pullouts to a brutal WGA strike, Devin opens up about what it’s like when late-night comedy is under siege—and how he’s learning to navigate the myth of hustle culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
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