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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. Produced by Micah Gordon and Kelly Nugent.
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Actress Kim Crossman is on the podcast, and she dishes out wisdom on: Choosing to be busy - 16:17 Feeling "burdensome" by sharing tough stuff - 24:16 Being a Monica wrapped in a Phoebe - 31:04 Not everything your brain says is true - 39:22 Being brave enough to try something new - 46:48 How do you know when you've reached your potential - 1:03:41 A…
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Comedian Ericson Just is on the podcast this week! Topics discussed: Why Ericson says all he needs is $2 million and then he will feel good and calm Being super adaptable Building better habits Communicating in a relationship, relationship issues What Ericson learned from living in his car for a year And much, much, much much more I am now a coach!…
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Creative Communicator and Coach Nick Goodin is on the podcast this week as we talk about all kinds of goodies including: Asking for help Messing up Taking responsibility quicker Scary Dads Making your negative self-talk funny And why shaking your body is one of the best things you can do for your anxieties I am now a coach! If there’s something in …
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How Are You Thinking About with Igor returns with coach extraordinaire and Igor’s mentor, Adrian Koehler! The way that Adrian thinks is so powerful that big-time business people like founders of companies hire him to coach them, so he’s the perfect guest for the podcast. We talk about: The value of a coach (22:00) Why Adrian calls his mom every day…
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Alex Dobrenko returns to plug his new show, Distance, a series about a long distance relationship shot from two perspectives. It's beautiful. Watch it here, free, right now: http://www.distancetheseries.com/ Also, podcast elephant in the room: it's been one year since we've heard a new episode. What's been going on with Igor? Is he depressed, or so…
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It's the special (didn't know it was going to happen) end of the year, post series, bonus episode featuring Ericson answering questions received two months ago from Igor for an entirely different podcast. Ericson reviews himself, his accomplishments, and how much he misses his old friend in this retrospective final episode of What Are You Working O…
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This episode might be unbearable to listen to due to the fact that Igor had to use his phone to record in the middle of what he assures is a hotel lobby although sounds a lot like a disorganized soup kitchen for orphan children to Ericson. This week they join forces and hatch a plan to help Igor make his premiere video as excellent as it can be.…
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After a week of stretching his comedy muscles, Igor get's ready to set the stage for a huge leap forward for his brand with a new video as Ericson starts looking into last minute ways to retool his comedy show's title to help better get the word out and sell tickets. Albert Camus: The Myth Of Sisyphus: https://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/users/00/pwill…
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Things take a huge 180 as Igor accomplishes almost everything he intended to including his weekly challenge with only seconds left on the buzzer while Ericson crashes and burns falling short of everything with the exception of posting his stand-up shot on Reddit which yields less than stellar results. Ericson’s Stand-Up Shot https://www.reddit.com/…
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This is a “lost” episode of the podcast featuring Yoga Instructor to the stars as well as regular people, Alexis Novak. Alexis is also extremely funny, which is readily apparent the moment you follow her on Instagram @alexisgirlnovak or on Twitter at whatever comes up when you google Alexis Novak and Twitter. On this episode we talk about physical …
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They've both got microphones now! Igor and Ericson review their first week getting things done! Who succeeded at their first challenge and who failed! How Igor is going to tackle editing his secret multi-camera project with only a Macbook Air at his disposal and the results of Ericson's first bringer show at The Comedy Store!…
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It's the inaugural episode! And like any up and coming start up: things didn't go exactly as planned. Igor didn't have his microphones and Ericson couldn't get the recorder to work. In this episode Igor and Ericson start things off with thoughts on wether or not the show is a good idea, the struggles of getting friends and people to invest in your …
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Writer, YouTuber, and Close Personal Friend Allison Raskin makes her return to the Podcast for 2 reasons: The first time she was on I don’t think she actually thought the podcast was real, and second, because she is a paragon of consistency and follow through. I don’t know anyone else as dependable, other than my mother, maybe? And so, feeling like…
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On the podcast today is Jonny Cruz. This was the perfect time to talk to Jonny, because he’s plop in the middle of an inflection point in his life. For most of his adult life, he’s been a professional actor, you might have seen him as Ricky in Robert Rodriguez’s show Matador. But then, earlier this year, he started working at Facebook Live as a pro…
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, Actor/Producer/Podcaster Kelly Nugent (@kellynugee, Hellmouthy, Teen Creeps) and Comedian Igor Hiller…
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, Deana Ricks (@deanaricks, Money Pit, TKO improv) and Muriel Montgomery (Karen, Quick and Funny Musica…
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Award-winning Chicano-content focused Director Marvin Lemus comes on and gets nasty talking about both the guilt and the drive that comes from being an immigrant (or 2nd generation) and working in a creative field. We also talk about dealing with anxiety, activism, identity, YouTube, creating meaningful work, self-talk, love, and, you guessed it, m…
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, Comedian/Podcaster Ryan Mogge (Hellmouthy, Tall Dark and Broody, writer on Retcon Punch, @Rmogge on T…
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, Filmmaker/Writer/Comedian Jordan Pridgen, and Writer/Podcaster Robert Chan (The Science Jerks, Knowin…
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, Musician Ariana Lenarsky (@aardvarsk on Twitter), and Artist/Musician/Comedian Matt Mattson (@mattmat…
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, Actor/Writer/Improvisor Monika Smith, and Comedian Rajan Dharni were chosen. Their one mission: Pitch…
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, Writer/Comedian Lauren Bancroft (@bancroffed, Laurenbancroft.com) and Comedy Writer Jon Danforth-Appe…
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Is 16 episodes in too early to have a retrospective? Of course! But this is podcasting, baby, and there are no rules. Enjoy this special episode where Igor's long-time friend Ab Belani turns things around on Igor and asks how he thinks about this podcast. Meta! Ab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbelani Find Igor on Instagram at https://w…
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, writer/improviser Brian Flynn (This American Lie), and writer/artist Bill Bittner (bonesville.tumblr.…
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On the podcast today is Nicholas Kraft, who Produced and Edited the fantastic documentary Pursuing Happiness, and is currently employee #1 and Director of Audience Development at the List app, a social network built around the creating and sharing of lists, and co-founded by BJ Novak. I had the privilege of watching Pursuing Happiness, where their …
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, actor/improviser/Nerdist School Director Ptolemy Slocum, and comedian/improviser Marion Dunham were c…
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On the podcast today is rapper Young Twaun. Originally from Detroit, Twaun has opened for the likes of Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, 2 Short and many others. His new single is called “Let It Marinate”, which you can hear on Spotify now. I met Twaun when I decided to run an experiment and see how quickly I could emotionally connect with a stranger, an…
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We are the Mission Commission, a cabal formed to subvert the worldwide government and ensure society’s progress by any means necessary. Each week, we lock two unsuspecting geniuses in a room and force them to invent, solve, and innovate. This week, comedian/improviser Colin J. Morris and writer/producer Dan Borrelli were chosen. Their one mission: …
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