The Actor and the Actuary

Two guys in opposite states talk about our careers, our lives, in completely two different worlds as we try to figure out what the heck is going on, who we are, what we're doing, and if it means something.

Rejection (Ep042)

Rejection is a part of life, but how have you dealt with it personally? Would you rather be the one getting rejected or giving the rejection?

11-10
21:02

A New Female and a New Mail (Ep041)

Jeff welcomes a new baby girl into his life and we read an email sent in by the Transporter.

10-28
26:15

Irrational Man Movie Review (Ep040)

Strap yourselves in for our first ever movie review and prepare to be entertained!

10-10
31:09

Fence Offense (Ep039)

Aaron shares his story about how being offended led to the destruction of a relationship with a neighbor.

10-04
28:15

Roe v Wade (Ep038)

We discuss the recent SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v Wade. We offer our personal opinions on the topic and invite your own via the inbox.

09-28
29:57

How to Pass an Actuarial Exam (Ep037)

Want to learn how to pass actuarial exams? Learn about the 'Aaron Sorbel Guarantee' and how it can be applied to tasks even beyond exams.

09-27
20:35

How to Book the Audition (Ep036)

So you've moved to Hollywood. Now that you're there, and once you get some auditions, how do you book the part? Jeff breaks down how to turn an audition into a role.

07-22
27:58

Politics (Ep035)

The guys dive into the controversial topic of politics and reveal their political viewpoints. They also issue a challenge to all listeners to talk politics with someone they don't agree with.   Link to political compass test: https://www.politicalcompass.org/test

06-19
25:39

The Steeple (Ep034)

What is the point of church? Special guest Ben joins us as we try to figure out what the point of going to church is.

05-17
35:13

Second Time Around (Ep033)

Aaron just had his second child. How are things different the second time around?

04-22
25:38

Pets, Potatoes, and Puns (Ep032)

An email from The Composer changes the course of our episode today as Jeff shares "The Potato Story" and we discuss the relationship we have with pets. Beware of potato puns!

03-29
26:07

Backpacking Through Europe (Ep031)

8 countries, 3 guys, 20 minutes, featuring special guest contributor Joel! Our thoughts and experiences backpacking through Europe in our early 20's

03-17
26:49

Getting Lucky (Ep030)

Is luck really... luck? Or is it more about getting plucky?

03-08
22:35

Pregnancy (Ep029)

Both Jeff and Aaron are expecting, so today they are talking pregnancy from the husband's point of view.

02-22
26:47

Actor Trivia (Ep028)

Did you know that oftentimes we talk for more than the 25 minutes that gets published? Well, this footage that was left on the editing room floor from "Episode 15: How to Become an Actor" was too good not to publish! Tune in to enjoy Aaron's ignorance of actors and Jeff's resulting indignance!

02-04
10:25

Trout Lake Top Ten (Ep027)

Trout Lake Camp is near and dear to both Aaron and Jeff as they have both spent a lot of time there. Tune in to hear what makes Trout Lake so great as they count down the ten best things about Trout Lake Camp.

01-30
27:17

Blow the Cash (Ep026)

It's time to talk money! Do you budget? What do you invest in? And when do you just need to blow the cash?

01-21
24:28

Left Brain vs Right Brain (Ep025)

Jeff does some research on the brain and gives Aaron an education on the differences between left-brained people and right-brained people. Listen in to figure out which one you are! Take the assessment here: https://www.mentalup.co/blog/right-brain-left-brain-test

01-13
24:48

Childhood (Ep024)

From Ghosts in the Graveyard to The Simpsons, we're talking things that shaped our childhood and what is currently shaping our kids' childhoods.

01-11
27:39

Halloween (Ep023)

It's that spooky time of year and we're talking Halloween. What traditions does your family have? Why do we celebrate such a weird holiday?

12-21
24:16

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