How Did You Get Here?

HDYGH, Corey? Composer Corey Martin, whose music has been featured in work for Star Wars, Apple, and more, sits down to talk the journey from a punk rock enthusiast to a professional film composer.Connect With Corey Connect With JamieChapters00:00 Introduction to Corey Martin02:46 The Punk Rock Influence06:02 Finding a Path in Film Scoring08:58 The Journey Through Music School11:53 Internship Experiences and Lessons Learned14:44 The Transition to Professional Work18:02 Creative Challenges and Real-World Applications28:26 Unlearning Music School Lessons33:26 Turning Points in Corey’s Career39:35 Navigating Criticism and Public Exposure42:44 The Journey of a Composer51:42 Myths of the Composer's World

HDYGH, Jamie? I let Ryan Nanni (cohost of The Shutdown Fullcast, Phantom Island, Who Killed College Football?, and author of various illustrious things) take the wheel this week and interview me. We delve into the intersections of acting, social media, and storytelling.Connect With Ryan Connect with Jamie⁠⁠⁠Join the PatreonChapters00:00 Introduction to Jamie's Career Journey02:54 The Intersection of Acting and Social Media05:35 Early Influences and the Desire to Perform08:12 Navigating a Religious Upbringing and Its Impact10:55 The Evolution of Jamie's Aspirations13:32 Transitioning to College and Broader Opportunities16:15 Exploring the World of Horror18:53 The Multifaceted Nature of Jamie's Career23:35 Embracing the Baddie Role24:24 Turning Points in Jamie's Career27:53 The Shift to Social Media Work29:45 Discovering the Power of Social Media34:03 Building a Career in Social Media36:43 The Importance of Connection43:15 Navigating Burnout and Finding Motivation49:11 Identity Beyond Work: A Generational Shift51:41 The Journey into Voiceover: From Curiosity to Career54:12 The Pressure of Location57:12 Creating Opportunities01:07:37 Future Aspirations01:11:06 Embracing Change and New Beginnings

HDYGH, Kay? We talk knowing when to quit, burnout as more than a buzzword, and how Kay went from the legal field to laying low for mental health. Connect With Kay Connect With Jamie Join the Patreon

HDYGH, Megan? Megan Carver stops by to talk singing on dinner cruises to steamy romance novels and sexy scenes in film. ⁠Connect with Megan⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jamie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DOGE Ate My Job Chapters00:00 Introduction to Multi-Passionate Performance03:12 The Journey of Becoming an Actor06:07 First Jobs and Early Experiences09:18 Education and Learning Through Experience12:14 Expanding Career Paths: Audiobooks and Editing15:13 The Role of Intimacy Coordination in Performance18:12 Navigating the Industry and Building a Career28:31 Empowering Youth Through Intimacy Coordination30:16 Exploring the World of Vertical Shorts33:14 Navigating Consent in Complex Narratives34:16 Turning Points in a Creative Career40:19 Misconceptions in Voiceover and Intimacy Coordination49:21 Defining Success in the Creative IndustryKeywordsmulti-passionate performer, intimacy coordinator, audiobook narration, creative career, acting, voiceover, stage combat, artistic journey, industry insights, success in arts

HDYGH, Dr. Jess Maddox? We talk social media sociology, the spread of "it's not that deep", and how interconnectedness impacts our inner lives.Connect with Jess⁠⁠Connect with Jamie⁠⁠⁠⁠The DOGE Ate My JobJoin the Patreon

HDYGH, Ian? We dig into the layered world of archaeology and discuss compassion in your field of study, sociology, and getting poisoned by coral. Connect with Ian⁠⁠Connect with Jamie⁠⁠The DOGE Ate My Job

HDYGH, Daniel? We talk homelessness, Tuscaloosa (Roll Tide), and how a geography degree comes in handy. Connect with Daniel⁠Connect with JamieThe DOGE Ate My Job

HDYGH, Zoë?We take a look at the career path of a semi-accidental IT professional, writer, and educator at a boarding school.Find Zoë on blueskyConnect with Jamie---------------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 Introduction to Zoe's Journey in IT01:05 From Aspirations to Reality: The Path to IT03:23 First Job Experience: Lessons from Panera Bread05:04 The Value of Service Industry Jobs06:51 Navigating Teenage Years: Compassion in Education08:31 Working in a Boarding School Environment10:39 Connecting with Students through Technology12:31 Education and Career Path: The Unconventional Route14:18 Career Progression: From Help Desk to IT Professional17:47 The Wild West of IT: Experiences in a Medical School20:22 Navigating Workplace Dynamics and Boundaries23:28 Turning Points: Defining Career Choices25:36 The Challenges of Writing and Opinion Pieces27:34 Finding Fulfillment in IT and Problem Solving30:11 Nostalgia for Early Computing Experiences34:38 The Impact of Boarding School on Youth39:34 Navigating Teen Drama and School Events44:38 Misconceptions About Working in IT

HDYGH, Alyssa? We're sitting down with Alyssa Eliza Lyn after taking the stage all summer in the infamous Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall. Connect with Alyssa⁠Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Michelle? We're talking culture, both literally and metaphorically, of cheese this week with Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®)  Michelle. https://www.cheesesociety.org/ Connect with Jamie Keywords cheese monger, artisan cheese, mass-produced cheese, milk variations, cheese making process, aging and ripening, gender roles, feminism, traditional methods, cheese-making, industrialization, women, factory production, science, cultures, environment, education, certification, cheese, American Cheese Society, certified cheese professional, cheese-making, history of cheese, cultural significance, storytelling, cheese monger, career journey

How did you get here, Amanda Sette? Season 3 kicks off with a woman who is her business. Amanda has built a following and a living as a "mindset first" trainer. She stops by to talk expectations, goals, standards, and why your body is not your business card. Connect with Amanda ⁠Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Jeff? Spycraft, state secrets, and silly training exercises that helped him survive - this episode, we peek behind the curtain of the Central Intelligence Agency with former officer Jeff Asher. Connect with Jeff Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Amanda Mull? Writer Amanda Mull joins the pod to discuss turning prolific posting into a career that you actually want. Connect with Amanda Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Mark? Dr. P is telling us all about childhood dreams coming true and being able to carry kittens in his pockets at work. ⁠⁠Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Miranda? Roll your sleeves, wash your hands, and get into the recipe for building a bakery with Flour Power co-founder Miranda B, Flour Power NY ⁠Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Jason Kirk? This week's episode takes us from pew to Publix to published novel author. Connect with Jason Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Casey? This week we're discussing a path from Princeton PhD track to piercing body parts. Connect with Casey Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Ace Anbender? This week Ace joins the podcast for a deep dive into living and working with a disability. Connect with Ace ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Jazz? We're talking scam jobs, surviving family strife, and español con adolescentes this week. Listen to Girl That's Scary Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Josh? Traffic Engineer of just over a decade Josh joins Jamie to talk traffic patterns, what engineering school doesn't teach you, and why those red lights feel so long. Connect with Jamie