The Actor and the Actuary: Recent Episodes
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 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?
Jeff welcomes a new baby girl into his life and we read an email sent in by the Transporter.
Aaron shares his story about how being offended led to the destruction of a relationship with a neighbor.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
8 countries, 3 guys, 20 minutes, featuring special guest contributor Joel! Our thoughts and experiences backpacking through Europe in our early 20's
Both Jeff and Aaron are expecting, so today they are talking pregnancy from the husband's point of view.
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!
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.
It's time to talk money! Do you budget? What do you invest in? And when do you just need to blow the cash?
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
From Ghosts in the Graveyard to The Simpsons, we're talking things that shaped our childhood and what is currently shaping our kids' childhoods.
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?
What role can accountability have in your life? And who will win fantasy football this week? They're not as unrelated as you might think!
The guys discuss apathy vs contentment. Where do you draw the line between letting an external factor dictate how you feel and completely removing yourself from your surroundings? Bonus questions from the Ginger are also included in this episode!
Just a small amount of effort can turn ordinary activities into the extraordinary. What role does whimsy play in our lives and how we can give the gift of whimsy to others?
Is it possible to hear God's voice? Why do some people say they can hear it if I never have? Jeff and Aaron both describe their different experiences with hearing God's voice.
Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Listen in to hear what's going on in Jeff's life and how he needed a little help recently.
I think it's pretty obvious how all of these things go together! But in case you're unsure, take a listen to remove some of the uncertainty.
So you want to become an actor? Jeff will teach you how! So you have no interest at all in becoming an actor? We promise you'll still be entertained!
Aaron and Jeff tackle a subject that is simultaneously avoided and emphasized. You guessed it: let's talk about sex.
Settle in for an impromptu episode about how to make changes at your company. Jeff and Aaron discuss their managerial positions, some of the struggles that go along with it, and whether or not it's all worth it.
Nobody ever plans on getting divorced, but most people are either affected by divorce directly or indirectly. Jeff discusses his personal experience to help shed some light on the issue.
So you want to become an actuary? Aaron will teach you how! So you have no interest at all in becoming an actuary? We promise you'll still be entertained!
How do you use social media? What role does it play in your life? Did it perhaps bring you to this podcast? We discuss how we use social media and share our personal thoughts on it.
In this episode we explore our marriages- how we got here, what the best parts about it are, and how lucky we are that our ladies chose us.
In this episode full of entertaining stories, we explore past relationships and love interests as we discuss what we would tell our 16-year-old selves.
What do your friendships look like? In this episode we explore the dynamics of our friendships and how we can cultivate deeper relationships.
What is the RLT? It tends to play quite a large role in our lives! Is there ever a time you should avoid the RLT? This episode is jam-packed with RLT stories!
What's the best part of being a dad? How can you be the best dad possible? What distracts you from spending time with your kids?
In today's episode, we talk about our wives and what it means to be a husband. What do you hide from your wife? Is there anything you should hide?
In this pilot episode, we discuss each of our professions and whether what we do makes any difference in the world.
The Actor and the Actuary? It's about an Actor. It's about an Actuary. It's about two guys taking conversations deeper and finding their meaning in life as a worker, a husband, a dad. Join us, we have no idea where it’s going.