About

Emily Paruk—Little Sis, aka Joy, aka The Positive One

Emily is currently pursuing her BFA in Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre from Rider University in New Jersey. In the spring of 2025, she’ll be finishing her final semester in Los Angeles finally dipping her toe into the Hollywood scene that she and her sister are determined to crack into and change. Outside of podcasting, acting, and watching movies, you can find Emily running marathons with her best friend or cozying up with a good book and a sweet treat.

Olivia Paruk—Big Sis, aka The Cynic 

Olivia is a recent college grad having received a degree in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic. Her studies focused on sustainable business and entrepreneurship, communications, and Spanish; in addition, her senior thesis was the development and principal filming of a one-women documentary focused on her school’s immersion program in Yucatan, Mexico.

Olivia has also helped produce and create several radio shows for WERU Community Radio in East Orland, Maine which is premiering her new show called We Are Queer. In addition to work, Olivia can be found attempting to sew, trying to craft the perfect cup of coffee, and taking naps with her cat.

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