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In this episode of Micro Drama Doses, James and Marie talk to each other and Ryan Ray Vincent about everything and anything. From El Niño to signs from the universe to WWE and Ryan's past life as a BMX biker - shout out Ray's Bike Park in Cleveland! And spoiler alert - his tattoos are real and plentiful! We chat about Ryan's past Zonnies as well as recent Vertical projects, Plaything of the Mafia King on Shorts, and Brothers in Arms on Reel Short. AND we have the pleasure of reviewing James's new "fave vertical of all time" Rise Of The Caged King also on Reel Short where Ryan plays Silas Reid, a loving father turned revenge driven Godfather after he is framed for murder and thrown in prison! Oh, and can we get a spin-off about the villians in this one please? Joey Solana Simon and Janelle Yull bring it so hard as Chase Mercer and Marina Voss and we are ready for more from them! We threw some clips in here for you as well, so click the link below to watch Rise of the Caged King, and we promise you won't be disappointed! CLICK HERE to watch RISE OF THE CAGED KING CLICK HERE to watch BROTHERS IN ARMS Micro Drama Doses Credits: Hosts: James Kirkland & Marie Lively Producers: Enzo Semmens, Michael Reich & Marie Lively Engineer/Associate Producer: Tony Bouzada Additional Engineer: Aaliyah Walker Editor: Diego Chaidez

In this episode we chat with Director/Actor Danny Farber about everything from Freudian slips to his recognizable role on Chicago Fire - COLEMAN LIVES! Danny has been in the vertical game for a minute and he's here to tell us all about it. The ups, the downs, the filming in locations you have never seen, and how flexibility and decisiveness make a great vertical director. We also chat about what's next and how AI is a rude little taker! Get honest fun reviews of two of his shows Dash of Fire on Shortical and one of our new faves, From Royalty to CEO'S Christmas Princess on GoodShort. Links below! Dash Of Fire : https://shortical.com/drama/dash-of-fire-164 From Royalty to CEO'S Christmas Princess : https://www.goodshort.com/drama/from-royalty-to-ceo-s-christmas-princess-31001225392 Full list of verts and other stuff on Danny's IMDB page. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6211998/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Micro Drama Doses Credits: Hosts: James Kirkland & Marie Lively Producers: Enzo Semmens, Michael Reich & Marie Lively Engineer/Associate Producer: Tony Bouzada Additional Engineer: Aaliyah Walker Editor: Diego Chaidez

Vertical superstar Mariah Moss swings by the studio for a deeply entertaining chat. Marie along with guest host Molly Anderson (yes, another vertical superstar) delve into Mariah's brainwaves touching on topics like: BootsActing (especially facial expressions)Turning down absolutely insane rolesWatch now!!!

Get ready for a wild and winding conversation with your token vertical hockey guy and BFF, Matthew Tyler Vorce. Matt may not act in as many verticals as some, but we think what he has done speaks volumes. James coined him TEMU-thy Chalamet on a past episode, and we were so glad he didn't hate us for it. In fact, he loved it, and we get to find out why! In this episode we talk to Matt about sooooo many things. From absurd horror theatre to the Vegas Mafia to his Social Venn Diagram with Timothee Chalamet and the mean fans of his delightful ex, Billie Eilish!! And, we talk about verticals of course. But Matt came to spill tea, and we are HERE FOR IT!!! You do NOT want to miss all this episode unpacks. So grab a seat and maybe a drink and get ready for the twists and turns from the life of TEMU-thy!!!

In this long awaited episode Marie and James talk to Jessica Jacoby about everything from her soothing voice to pumping gas to putting tiny men in her spy purse. We also get into leading man abs - are they fake?! - And her future as a writer and producer. We will eat Jess's cookies (that's not a euphemism - she bakes ya'll !). And of course we'll review and discuss a couple our fave Jess verts, The CEO Trap and Good Girl; Bad Biker both on Dramashorts. We laugh we drink bubbles, we yell at James for bringing up Jeffrey Epstein ...so grab your paper cup and join us for a guaranteed good time!

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 blasted. Watch now!

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 Marie also review his film Baby Bump to Billionaire's Wife from DramaBox starring Don Miroradoff, Noah Fernley, and Marie Elizabeth DeWitt

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 special episode, just tons of vertical holiday fun and insane antics by the team! #aaronoberst #jessjacoby #microdramadoses #verticaldrama #reelshort #daddydecember

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 demographic who watches verticals, and Marie consensually touches Sean’s hair. Watch now!

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 from AppShorts Our chat with Molly is super fun, and we dive into topics like pumpkin carving, directing verticals, awkward intimacy scenes and WHATTPAD. Starring: Molly Anderson Hosts: Marie & James Platforms Reviewed: AltaTV, DramaPops, AppShorts Subscribe for more vertical reviews, micro-drama chaos, and celebrity takeovers every week!

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 Moss from Shorts platform - The Billionaire's Matchmaker starring Jeff Violette, Mark Pontarelli and Kirby Ellwood also a Shorts exclusive Watch now!

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 the spook!

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, and how it feels to be the James Dean of verticals. We talk his fantastic style, producing versus acting, and his newest release, Game of Choice. So tell us: which Felix role had you unhinged? #felixmerback #reelshort #tallflix #microdramadoses #verticalseries #verticaldrama

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) Starring Nicole Mattox and Tate Doppler - Mafia Boss Becomes My Pet (woof) Starring Nicole Mattox and Mark Vega - You Drive Me Crazy (a hot car-sex-turned-billionaire-reunion thriller), with Ncicole Mattox and Ben Whalen Stick around till the end for their hilarious deep dive into tampon tutorials, dog hospital confusion, and why You Drive Me Crazy might just be Nicole’s hottest vertical yet. Starring: Nicole Mattox Hosts: Marie & James Platforms Reviewed: Vigloo, DreamyShort, ReelShort Subscribe for more vertical reviews, micro-drama chaos, and celebrity takeovers every week! #MicroDramaDoses #NicoleMattox #VerticalDrama #ReelShort #DreamyShort #Vigloo #MicroDramaReview #ComedyPodcast #YouDriveMeCrazy #FreakyExchange #MafiaBossBecomesMyPet

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 rivalry, and a very memed “fight circle of abs.” Interview We’re joined in-studio by Stephen Morana and Christiane Cruz to talk Red Talons world-building, prosthetics, and elevating vertical storytelling. If you like this SaltyTV special, tap subscribe and tell us which vertical to review next! #MicroDramaDoses #SaltyTV #RedTalons #PowerPlay #VerticalSeries #MicroDrama #stevenmorana #christiannecruz