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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 details of his current career sabbatical where he is focusing on animation. Per tradition, the three finish with some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 sabotaged his Halloween moment. For his Seedling stage, Shawn discusses legally changing his name, being the first person to dislike Mondays, and getting his head punched off by Andre the Giant. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 reading throughout school. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnston. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 working in Chicago and finding The Second City. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 Detroit. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 by Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 Aaron Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 Johnstone. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

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 class, going to Albion and dropping out, and working in retail. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Lauren conclude with Lauren discussing how she got started with improv before sharing her Sage stage which includes back issues and chronic pain. Then the three share some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Lauren Bickers to the Zoom studio. The three talk quarantine activities and cheese before diving into Lauren's Sprout and Seedling stages. Lauren discusses body hair, heroin use, and joining a magazine sales crew in a van across the country. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Nicole finish things up by diving into Nicole's Seedling and Sage stages. Nicole shares stories from Western Michigan University, discovering improv, and moving to NYC before sharing some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod Also follow @nicolebirdfeather and @donaldisanartist

Maggie and Brendan welcome Nicole Pascaretta to the Zoom studio. The three talk living in NYC during quarantine, laundry and WFH setups, and Nicole auditioning for Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway. Nicole shares her Sprout stage which includes weenvy (weenie envy) and being a spirited child in class. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod Also follow @nicolebirdfeather and @donaldisanartist

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Mitch conclude with Mitch's Seedling and Sage stages. He discusses opening and operating his own record store, The Bearded Lady, and moving to NYC for four months. The three talk celebrity sightings before sharing some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Mitch Socia to the garage studio. The three talk from a safe distance about living in a pandemic and Mitch gives an unfortunate update on his chickens before diving into his Sage stage. Mitch shares stories from middle school track and field and the three talk early internet culture. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

BONUS EPISODE!! Maggie and Brendan catch up during quarantine and share what they've been up to which is mostly drinking, Zoom conference calling, and watching TV. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Brendan, Maggie, and guest Garrett finish things off with Garrett's Sage stage which include his viral videos Wayne County Lyfe and trusting your comedic instincts before the three share some delicious Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Garrett keep the momentum going with talks of older half brothers before diving into Garrett's Seedling Stage. He shares stories from Second City Detroit, Schoolcraft Community College, marriage, and fatherhood. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Garrett Fuller to the studio. The three talk drag queen bingo, high school parties, and run-ins with the cops. Then Garrett shares his Sprout stage which includes accidentally driving a car as a small child, moving across town, an uncle in the basement, and talent exchanges with a Russian child. Lots more is covered and a fact-checking ghost makes a few appearances. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Nuverre finish things off with Nuverre talking about working in a video rental store, remember those places? Then Nuverre shares her Sage stage which include starting improv, quitting her job of 11 years, the importance of traveling and paying for life experiences, and writing her smash hit musical parody Greece. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Nuverre Naami to the stood. The three talk about Lizzo coming to Planet Ant and them all missing it, shows that should have premiered but haven't due to the current crisis, and creepy iPhone videos. Then the three drive into Nuverre's Sprout and Seedling stages which include her band The Flannel Shirts, her obsession with the end of the world, and her unique experience during 9/11. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Julia conclude with Julia's Seedling and Sage stages. Julia shares stories from undergrad and grad school, her gap year between the two, her eating disorder, discovering improv, and moving to NYC before the three share some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Julia Schroeder to the studio. The three talk about dogs using public transportation, weddings, birthdays, brunch, kindergarten memories, and childhood carpool etiquette. Julia's Sprout stage includes being in the gifted programs in school, toxic boys, and friend group acronym names. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Margaret continue the episode talking about living in Detroit in the early 90's, non-receptive crushes, and gay husbands before diving into her Sage stage. Margaret shares stories from Second City Detroit and working at Y Arts Detroit before serving some sultry Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Margaret Edwartowski to the stood. The three talk Bon Bons, tanning with pale skin, and dolphins and whales before diving into Margaret's Sprout and Seedling stages. Margaret discusses being the youngest cast member in "The King and I", Tony the janitor, and being a foreign exchange student in Finland. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Jacob finish things off talking about Jacob's relationship with his father and meeting his dad's family as a child. Jacob's Seedling and Sage stages include his father's untimely death, being a sneaker head, taking improv classes, doing standup, and his one-man show: Birth of a Ho' Ass Nation. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow up on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Jacob Russell to the studio. The three talk hangover remedies, pizza, and Netflix series before diving into Jacob's Sprout stage which includes "running away" as a child, his musical interests growing up, and wrestling. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow up on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Johanna finish things off with Johanna's Seedling and Sage stages which include adventures at Central Michigan University, being called Snooki in the early 2010's, working as a server, traveling, music festivals, how great women are, and much more before sharing some Niche Quiche. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Johanna Medranda to the stood. The three talk AWOL, The Independent Comedy Club, and the Detroit stand-up scene and how hard Johanna is hustling. Then they dive into Johanna's Sprout stage which includes moving from Peru to the USA at the age of two, being bullied into learning English at school, and moving from L.A. to Michigan. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Bryan talk working at Miramax, the differences between your 30's and 40's, and the power of saying "no". Then Bryan shares his Sage stage which includes getting laid off, reaching out for help, and the importance of therapy. Bryan serves some fragrant Niche Quiche and the three talk Oscar predictions because this was recorded in mid January. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Bryan Lark to the studio. The three talk LimonCello LaCroix, new babies with old names, and getting wine drunk before diving into Bryan's Sprout and Seedling stages which include mean airport-working swim coaches and moving to California in the late 90's. Enjoy! Trigger Warning! King Friday is discussed in this episode and Bryan doesn't like Rush or Damn Yankees. Music by Will Curry and artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Caitlyn talk going away to school in Chicago, family issues back home, falling in love, jobs after school, and starting improv classes for Caitlyn's Seedling and Sage stages. Caitlyn serves her Niche Quiche before the three talk for a solid ten minutes about TV and movies. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie and Brendan welcome Caitlyn Shea to the stood. After a bumpy start, the three discuss Booksmart, their respective New Year's Eves, and spooky hotels before diving into Caitlyn's Sprout stage which includes her not loving school but LOVING the xylophone. Enjoy! Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod

Maggie, Brendan, and guest Amber talk gross bathrooms and some more karaoke. Then Amber shares her Sage stage which includes her experiences of raising her family in their Detroit home and enrolling her children in Detroit Public Schools. Finally, Amber serves us some Niche Quiche that we are ALL. ROOTING. FOR. Music by Will Curry and Artwork by Mitch Socia. Follow us on Instagram: @vulnerabiliteapod