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 star Easton Black and small-town girl Caro navigate teen pregnancy, controlling mothers, and missed connections. Years later, he's a pro athlete and she's raising their secret daughter—until fate (and a suspicious mole) reunites them.

The Dragon Slayer is My Ex-Lover — A medieval twist on the same doomed love story. In a past life, Easton and Caro are star-crossed lovers once again—only this time, he’s off to slay dragons while she scrubs chamber pots and hides her pregnancy. It’s swords, secrets, and steamy tension across time.

Accidental Surrogate for the Alpha — In a genre-bending leap into werewolf territory, Ella is tricked into carrying the heir of billionaire Alpha Dominic Moon. She’s terrified of werewolves—and of falling for one. Full of fated mates, fertility contracts, and fierce alpha growls, this one howls with melodrama.

With witty banter, tangents about pee sticks and Gwyneth Paltrow, and a surprisingly sincere love for outrageous storytelling, Marie and James kick off the podcast with humor, heart, and zero shame. Whether you're a microdrama veteran or a curious first-timer, this dose is your gateway drug.