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Micro Drama Doses

Vertical Romance

Welcome to Micro Drama Doses! The ultimate vertical drama review show hosted by real-life besties Marie and James. Each week, Marie (vertical superfan and mother of two) teams up with James (her longtime friend who’s just now entering the melodramatic world of vertical soaps) to binge the wildest, weirdest, and most addictive verticals streaming today from platforms like ReelShort, DramaBox, Vigloo, StardustTV and more.They recap the first few episodes of three different shows—just before the

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S1E13: Sean McHugh and Kalinda Gray Unplugged!

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2025/12/19

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!

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99:27

S1E12: Molly Anderson and her Third Eye!

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2025/11/30

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

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94:13

S1E11: Jeff Violette, He Likes the Spaghetti!

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2025/11/04

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

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26:35

S1E10: Dungeons of Ecstacy and so much more!

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2025/11/03

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!

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78:52

S1E09: Felix Merback: A Rising Star with Drip

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2025/10/22

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

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S1E08: Nicole Mattox Vertical Superstar is NOT Basic!

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2025/10/10

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

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60:09

S1E07: The Sweetness of SaltyTV w/ Steven Morana +...

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2025/10/07

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

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S1E06: Eric Guilmette's Vertical Dominance

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2025/09/08

This week on Micro Drama Doses, James and Marie spotlight vertical drama star Eric Guilmette. We review three of his great projects:-The Secret She Couldn’t Escape (Vigloo)-Chosen by Fate, Rejected by the Alpha (Pocket FM)-Dungeons of Ecstasy (ReelShort).Plus, Eric joins us to talk about his journey from romance novel covers to becoming one of the most recognizable leading men in the vertical space... and his book!🎧 Subscribe for weekly reviews, interviews, and hot takes from the world of micro

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61:49

VIgloo Takeover with Cayman Cardiff: Fires of Love...

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2025/07/28

In this special platform takeover episode, we sit down with Cayman Cardiff, the breakout star of Fires of Love and Under the Hood, two of Vigloo’s latest must-watch vertical dramas.💋 In Fires of Love, he plays a scarred firefighter with a past too hot to touch. 🔧 In Under the Hood, he’s a mechanic with secrets — and abs — that could ruin everything.We talk:How he got into actingWhy romance fans are obsessed with him (abs)How he brings depth to thirst trapsAnd what it’s like to carry two series at

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55:32

Fast Cars, Hot Drama, & Our First Vertical Actor...

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2025/07/28

Buckle up, rom-dramaholics—because this episode hits the gas! In celebration of the new F1 film, we're diving helmet-first into the wild world of racing-themed micro dramas.We review:Love in the Fast Lane – Forced marriage, fast cars, and a brooding billionaire racer named Logan.Race to My Heart – Step-sibling tension meets Formula 1 chaos. Sierra and Enzo’s forbidden chemistry is fire.Love at Dangerous Speeds – A runaway bride. A bad-boy street racer. A tragic secret. 💔💋PLUS: We interview Marc

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44:39

Micro Drama Doses S1E03 "Red, White & So Unhinged"

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2025/07/11

It’s a star-spangled special as Marie Lively and James Kirkland celebrate Independence Day with three all-American microdramas featuring military secrets, runaway brides, and shirtless cowboys who heal trauma one rope swing at a time. 1. Double Life of My Military Man Rebecca (the queen of vertical dramas) goes undercover to seduce a soldier—but ends up catching feelings. Is it love, or just mission creep? Marie loves the honeypot vibes; James wants clarification on whether this counts as treason.

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56:18

Fly Me to the Closet

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2025/07/01

In celebration of Pride Month, hosts Marie Lively and James Kirkland explore the wild, romantic, and often unhinged world of boy love microdramas. From closeted pilots to conflicted lawyers, this episode features three juicy stories full of secret hookups, confused identities, and deep yearning—all before the paywall.1. My Mafia Pilot Boyfriend Flight attendant Tony Baker is just trying to survive his job when he matches with dreamy pilot Ryan Rossi, whose Grindr name is Cockpit Confidential. But

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44:52

What Even Is a Vertical?

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2025/07/01

Micro Drama Doses is the hilarious, heartfelt podcast where vertical romance addict Marie Lively schools her longtime friend and microdrama newbie James Kirkland in the wild world of bite-sized, phone-friendly love stories. In this inaugural episode, Marie introduces James to the genre’s most addictive tropes—secret babies, evil moms, brooding billionaires, and surprise werewolves—with deep dives into three juicy titles:Breaking the Ice — A high school romance goes full-blown soap opera as hockey

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