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PART TWO of the 2nd Season Finale! Maggie, Brendan, and guest Shawn conclude the episode and season by continuing with Shawn's Seedling stage where he talks about joining improv classes and trying stand-up. For his Sage stage, he can't get into much detail, but Shawn discusses some ongoing legal issues and being the first person to refer to Trump as "Cheeto in Chief" before sharing detai...

PART ONE of the 2nd Season Finale! Maggie and Brendan welcome Shawn Golden to the studio. The three discuss Maggie refusing to pay any more student loans and how they are all so funny/hilarious before jumping into the segments. For Shawn's Sprout stage, he talks about growing up as a wunderkind who did standup and was published at a young age. He also talks about being shy and how a teacher sabota...

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Molly discuss Molly's going to grad school and starting her career in speech pathology before finishing off with her Sage stage, where she shares her experience joining improv and starting to see a psychiatrist. The three end the episode with some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Molly to the podcast. The three talk about Molly's new obsession with gardening and her assistant directing the upcoming production of Brainkenstein before starting her segments. For her Sprout and Seedling stages, Molly shares stories about playing with her video recorder and making films, frequenting Skate World on Friday nights in the 6th grade, and her trouble with r...

Maggie, Brendan, and guest RJ continue the episode with RJ's Seedling stage where he recalls the deaths of several important people in his life as well as getting into improv. For his Sage stage, he talks about meeting Nuverre and starting therapy. The three finish the episode with some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabilitea...

Maggie and Brendan welcome RJ Cach to the studio. The three discuss RJ's Pillow Talk-worthy radio voice and share their Y2K memories before diving into his segments. For his Sprout stage, RJ talks about getting into theatre as a child and being on the wrestling team for two entire school years. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Jen talk about her living in Chicago and meeting her wife Wendi before getting into her Sage stage, where she discusses her career changes in the last few years, including a return to acting. As always, the three share some Niche Quiche. Enjoy!  Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Jen Horne to the studio. The three get nostalgic and recall meeting as cast members of Greece in 2019 before diving into her segments. For her Sprout stage, Jen shares stories of being a spirited kid, getting into choir and theatre, and going to Interlochen. For her Seedling stage, she discusses going to Northwestern and fighting the urge to be an actor. Enjoy!  Music by...

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Tony discuss Tony's career change into consulting before diving into his Sage stage where he talks about how he got involved with improv, ultimately being added to the home team, and getting other opportunities such as directing. The three finish off the episode with some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone Follow us on Instagram: @vul...

Maggie and Brendan welcome Tony Augusty to the studio. The three chat about Tony's novel that he is currently working on and his old podcast, After Improv, before starting his segments. For Tony's Sprout and Seedling stages, he shares stories about seeing multiple people get hit by a car, being pranked, and getting a full ride scholarship at Wayne State where he studied journalism. Enjoy! Music by...

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Shawn conclude the episode with Shawn's Sage stage where he shares memories performing on cruise ships for Second City for 7 years, the different places he visited, and being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. As always, they finish the episode with some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Shawn Handlon to the studio. The three talk about their excitement of the Lion's past season, the movies they have recently seen, and Shawn getting cable for the first time before diving into his segments. For his Sprout and Seedling stages, Shawn talks about seeing Star Wars as a kid, making his own graphic novels and Penthouse magazines, going to Wayne State, and worki...

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Travis finish the episode with Travis' Seedling and Sage stages. Travis talks about graduating college and finding a work/life/improv balance, being a newlywed in the first months of the pandemic, and becoming a parent. Naturally, the three swap their 9/11 memories before having some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on In...

Maggie and Brendan welcome Travis Pelto to the studio. The three discuss cool babies, their NYE plans, and group chats before diving into the segments. For his Sprout segment, Travis shares his experiences of getting started in improv as a kid by attending improv boot camp. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Nancy conclude the episode with Nancy's Sage segment where she discusses working in the entertainment industry in L.A., moving back home to Michigan, and her meaningful work with the Detroit Creativity Project. Per usual, they end the episode with some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Nancy Hayden to the studio. The three share their excitement for the holiday season and discuss Nancy's move back to Michigan before moving on to the Sprout and Seedling segments. Nancy shares her memories of being one of the creators of the original musical - "Making it to the Top" back in middle school, moving to Chicago, and auditioning for The Second City D...

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Patty tie things up with Patty's Seedling and Sage stages. Patty talks about the many jobs she has had, including getting her start working at a local cable station in production. She also shares stories of discovering Planet Ant and the payoff of doing things that scare her. The three end the episode with some yummy Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork b...

Maggie and Brendan welcome Patty Rooney to the studio. The three discuss Patty's busy schedule doing standup comedy and bond over coming from large families before getting into Patty's Sprout stage. Patty talks about going to singing auditions as a child, performing at fairs, and having undiagnosed ADHD her entire childhood. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on I...

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Alex wrap things up with Alex's Seedling and Sprout stages. Alex talks about a time he was stranded alone in L.A. and Las Vegas for a week after going to the Rose Bowl and another where he dealt with a rude man in his crawl space while Alex was feeling under the weather. Before signing off, the three share some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaro...

Maggie and Brendan welcome Alex Bergmans to the studio. The three discuss fireworks, Jay Leno Jr., and bicycles before they dive into Alex's Sprout stage. Alex shares stories from the Boy Scouts, doing improv in high school, and being the president of the food club. I don't know about you, but this episode got me hungry for some seven layer bean dip. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron...

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Jen conclude the episode with Jen's Seedling and Sage stages. Jen shares stories about living in a place called the Litter Box, working in self storage, starting improv classes, working in tech, marriage, parenthood, and self-love. Then the three finish things off with a warm slice of Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on I...

Maggie and Brendan welcome Jen Socia to the studio. The three talk extensively about home offices before digging into Jen's Sprout stage. Jen talks about being a weird kid, wearing JNCO jeans, making collect calls, and participating in a program called "Indian Guides" with her family. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

After a 4-year hiatus, Maggie and Brendan are back! The two catch up on what's been going on since they released their last episode back in 2020 and they discuss new jobs, new dogs, new living spaces, shows, and traveling. Traditionally, they end the episode with some Niche Quiche.  Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone Follow us on Instagram! @vulnerabiliteapod

Conclusion of the Season Finale! Maggie, Brendan, and guest Kristen finish things off with Kristen's Sage stage which includes moving to L.A. and working at a prop house! Then the three share some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Part one of the Season Finale! Maggie and Brendan welcome Kristen Cunningham to the Zoom studio. The three talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and that it's okay for people to be wrong, learn, and improve. They also discuss current mask etiquette before diving into Kristen's Sprout and Seedling stages which include being a "bad" student, using asthma as an excuse to not do cardio in gym cla...