comedy
Hosted by Kacey Arnold and David Conolly · comedy · EN-US
Welcome to Surviving the Dream with writer/producer/comedians Kacey Arnold and David Conolly. The podcast where we interview guests who seem to have their "dream job" and find out what it's really like. What did it take to get there? Is it what they imagined? Are the sacrfices worth it? How do they do it??! Join us as we uncover the secrets of surviving the dream and make jokes along the way!
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Public web form
Booking probability
23%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Surviving the Dream with writer/producer/comedians Kacey Arnold and David Conolly. The podcast where we interview guests who seem to have their "dream job" and find out what it's really like. What did it take to get there? Is it what they imagined? Are the sacrfices worth it? How do they do it??!
Surviving the Dream is hosted by Kacey Arnold and David Conolly. The show has published 50 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Surviving the Yips with Jake Jensen" (1 May 2025, 44 minutes), "Surviving Sharks with Dr. Danielle Haulsee" (23 April 2025, 51 minutes), and "Surviving Movies with Bruce Goldstein" (18 April 2025, 49 minutes).
Surviving the Dream publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for Surviving the Dream is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Surviving the Dream requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Surviving the Dream's contact route on record: public web form.
Kacey Arnold and David Conolly hosts Surviving the Dream, a comedy podcast with 50 episodes published.
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Episode #50
<p>Jake Jensen is an actor and professor of sport and performance psychology at California State University, Northridge. Jake also works with private clients including athletes, actors, dancers, and others on optimizing...
Episode #49
<p>Dr. Danielle Haulsee is a marine scientist and the Chief Science Officer at Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, where she leads groundbreaking research on marine animal behavior, ocean health, and sustainable...
Episode #48
<p>Bruce Goldstein is a distinguished film programmer, distributor, and preservationist based in New York City. Since 1986 he has been the repertory programmer for Film Forum, There, he curated over 500 film festivals...
Episode #47
<p>With over 10 years of experience in both the financial services and entertainment industries, Brendan Moore’s wealth management practice is primarily focused on entertainment and sports, however he has a...
Episode #47
<p>With over 10 years of experience in both the financial services and entertainment industries, Brendan Moore’s wealth management practice is primarily focused on entertainment and sports, however he has a...
Episode #46
<p>Tim Vigon has worked in the music industry for over 25 years, as publicist and artist's manager. He has worked with some of the coolest bands on the planet, working with The Verve, Duran Duran, Dexy's Midnight...
Episode #45
<p>A legend both behind the bar and in the world of spirits, Simon Ford has created, mixed and mastered countless cocktails. Discovering no gin versatile enough to fit every classic drink, he gathered top bartenders and...
Episode #44
<p>Dicky Ecklund Jr., son of boxer Dicky Ecklund and nephew of “Irish” Micky Ward (who the movie "The Fighter" was about), has been part of the world of boxing since he was a child (including taking the ring at age 6!)...
Episode #43
<p>Born and raised in Chicago , by the time Jared Kirchheimer was 30, he had lived in Los Angeles twice , New York City (ok, Leonia New Jersey) once, and back to Chicago doing the actor/writer /producer thing . After...
Episode #42
<p>Growing up on a farm with a love for the outdoors and nature lead Ellie Bird to a BSc in Environmental Studies and Post Grad Diploma in Sustainable Management, all while playing Professional Netball in the ANZ...
Episode #41
<p>PHILIP TYLER WILLIAMS has been working as a Firefighter/EMT at JPL/NASA for the past 24 years. Originally a member of the Protective Services Security Dept. at JPL, Philip decided to broaden his horizons and join the...
Episode #40
<p>John C. Spokes, CFRE, Senior Vice President, Netzel Grigsby Associates - Specializing in capital and annual campaigns, strategic plans, and board development, John brings a wealth of experience across diverse...
Episode #39
<p>Mike Nicholas an editor/filmmaker based in Los Angeles, making shorts, educational and branded content for Nickelodeon, Paramount, and a litany of toy companies. He also has a long history with short films, producing...
Episode #38
<p>David Hertz, FAIA, Architect, founded Syndesis in 1983 and S.E.A. The Studio of Environmental Architecture, a practice focus on regenerative design in an age of resilience. David won the 2022 Smithsonian Cooper...
Episode #37
<p>Michael Murphy is a Senior Creative currently working hard in advertising brand design creating IMPACT, VALUE and EXCITEMENT. He also recently published a book called “Googie Modern" Angel City Press and is an...
Episode #36
<p>Aasif Mandvi is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer. He can be seen starring in the Paramount+ drama EVIL, the Hulu comedy THIS WAY UP, as well the CW’s comedy panel show WOULD I LE TO YOU, for which he...
Episode #35
<p>Scott Nathan is an award winning celebrity, beauty, fashion & advertising photographer/commercial director. His fine art series "Confessional" opened at 2019's Frieze L.A to rave reviews and global press...
Episode #34
<p>This week’s guest, RHEA SEEHORN will next be seen starring in the UNT VINCE GILLIGAN SERIES which she is currently shooting for Apple TV+. She was recently seen in BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE, opposite Will Smith & Martin...
Episode #33
<p>Born and raised in Los Angeles Eric Dyson has been immersed in film and TV his entire life. As a Camera Operator and assistant Camera Operator, Eric has an accumulated over 45,000 hours of onset experience. Past...
Episode #32
<p>This week's guest is really living the dream by just getting to be himself and share what excites him! You may recognize Jacob Givens as the 'first time hearing (insert 90s band) guy' from his social media videos...
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