Micro Drama Doses

It's 420. Former Micro Drama Doses guests and long time friends Jess Jacoby and Molly Anderson have been begging Marie to do a 420 episode. Well, that day has finally arrived and this episode does NOT disappoint. Fire up a blunt, hit the bong or vape and sit back while these three ladies... do the same. We talk about verticals, weed, sex, and lots of other topics inspired by being completely blast...

Episode 1 of Season 2 is officially upon us, on Friday the 13th nonetheless, and what a better day to release an episode with the infamous screen king Don Miroradoff! We talk about all things vertical and beyond, including his life before the silver screen, the commonalities between America and Ukraine, his love for muscle cars, working in pageants, commercials and of course, verticals. James and...

In this special holiday episode of Micro Drama Doses, vertical hunk and superstar Aaron Oberst joins us… why? Because he plays the iconic Daddy December in one of the steamiest verticals on ReelShort to date- and bonus- it’s a Christmas movie. Halfway through, his Daddy December co-star Jessica Jacoby joins us for some holiday fun, and she comes bearing gifts (she always does). No reviews in this...

On episode 13 of Micro Drama Doses we interview fantastic actors and amazing people, Sean McHugh and Kalinda Gray. We also review Remarried at 50: My Husband Turns out to be a Billionaire, starring you guessed it: Sean McHugh and Kalinda Gray! We talk astrology, their favorite verticals, acting in the microdrama space and having to compete with talent who are younger, how to serve the actual demog...

This week on Micro Drama Doses, Marie and James get a visit from young and amazing star, Molly Anderson! We also review: Falling for a Superstar 2 Starring Ashley Michelle Grant, Jackson Tiller, Laze, and Molly Anderson on AltaTV Hatefully Yours Starring Mariah Moss, Molly Anderson and Leif Erik Offerdahl on DramaPops Scoring my Sexy Coach Starring Molly Anderson, Jessica Jacoby, and Sam Myerson f...

Marie and James from Micro Drama Doses sit down for a full hour interview with vertical legend in the making, Jeff Violette! We talk vertical drama, working with platforms like ReelShort, microdrama wardrobe, growing up in Connecticut, and more. We also review: - Shoot at My Heart starring Jeff Violette and Alexandria Watts - Destined for My Billionaire Soulmate starring Jeff Violette and Mariah M...

Eric Guilmette? Nicole Mattox? Felix Merback? Yes- we interviewed them all at the same time! Join us for this Halloween horror special dedicated to the dark and sultry ReelShort release: Dungeons of Ecstasy. Shot in Italy by infamous horror icon Charles Band from Full Moon Features, Dungeons of Ecstasy is a fascinating look into indie filmmaking in the vertical space. Plus, we start a band. Enjoy...

Felix Merback is everywhere right now and we’re not mad about it 😏 From Sleeping With My Fake Sister to Kissed by Fire and Mommy, I Got You a Date, Marie & James dive into the Felix-verse: a cinematic universe of perfect jawlines, forbidden love, and paywalls that hit harder than your ex’s text. Oh, and yes. Felix himself stops by to talk about working at lightning speed, on-screen chemistry,...

This week on Micro Drama Doses, Marie and James celebrate the one and only Nicole Mattox — a certified micro-drama queen and the first actress to earn her very own takeover episode. In her interview, we touch on the classics like Breaking The Ice, how she got into verticals, her take on the zonnie industry, and MUCH MORE! We also review: - The Freaky Exchange (a Muay Thai body-swap romance) Starri...

This week on Micro Drama Doses, Marie and James host a SaltyTV takeover reviewing two verticals and then sitting down with the creators behind one of them. Red Talons — written/directed by Christianne Cruz and starring Steven Morana. Werewolf mafia vibes, period-piece aesthetic, and “cliff chaos” that had us clicking past the paywall. Power Play — a college hockey romance with fake-dating, rink ri...

This week on Micro Drama Doses , James and Marie spotlight vertical drama star Eric Guilmette . We review three of his great projects: -The Secret She Couldn’t Escape (Vigloo) -Chosen by Fate, Rejected by the Alpha (Pocket FM) -Dungeons of Ecstasy (ReelShort). Plus, Eric joins us to talk about his journey from romance novel covers to becoming one of the most recognizable leading men in the vertica...

In this special platform takeover episode, we sit down with Cayman Cardiff , the breakout star of Fires of Love and Under the Hood , two of Vigloo’s latest must-watch vertical dramas. 💋 In Fires of Love , he plays a scarred firefighter with a past too hot to touch. 🔧 In Under the Hood , he’s a mechanic with secrets — and abs — that could ruin everything. We talk: How he got into acting Why roman...

Buckle up, rom-dramaholics—because this episode hits the gas! In celebration of the new F1 film, we're diving helmet-first into the wild world of racing-themed micro dramas . We review: Love in the Fast Lane – Forced marriage, fast cars, and a brooding billionaire racer named Logan. Race to My Heart – Step-sibling tension meets Formula 1 chaos. Sierra and Enzo’s forbidden chemistry is fire. Love a...

It’s a star-spangled special as Marie Lively and James Kirkland celebrate Independence Day with three all-American microdramas featuring military secrets, runaway brides, and shirtless cowboys who heal trauma one rope swing at a time. 1. Double Life of My Military Man Rebecca (the queen of vertical dramas) goes undercover to seduce a soldier—but ends up catching feelings. Is it love, or just missi...

In celebration of Pride Month, hosts Marie Lively and James Kirkland explore the wild, romantic, and often unhinged world of boy love microdramas . From closeted pilots to conflicted lawyers, this episode features three juicy stories full of secret hookups, confused identities, and deep yearning—all before the paywall. 1. My Mafia Pilot Boyfriend Flight attendant Tony Baker is just trying to survi...

Micro Drama Doses is the hilarious, heartfelt podcast where vertical romance addict Marie Lively schools her longtime friend and microdrama newbie James Kirkland in the wild world of bite-sized, phone-friendly love stories. In this inaugural episode, Marie introduces James to the genre’s most addictive tropes—secret babies, evil moms, brooding billionaires, and surprise werewolves—with deep dives...