Stay ConnectedVeteran TV writers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain demystify Hollywood by making career and personal struggles universal. Friends since high school and writing partners for over 20 years, Liz and Sarah have survived and thrived in Tinseltown’s male-dominated entertainment industry, guided by blind optimism and a Midwestern work ethic. Along the way they’ve learned a lot about kicking ass, kissing ass, and office yoga.
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The Holidays are right around the corner! Liz and Sarah discuss holiday business gifts. From tassel key chains, to Sugarfina, to empowering socks, they’ve got suggestions for any budget. (But the big question is... what are they going to get for Marcia Clark!?) Then they talk about turning a negative into a positive after experiencing terrible traffic that eventually led to an impromptu writing partner dinner date with great wine. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from The Fix Executive Producer and director Michael Katleman: chew gum on set. Finally, Sarah reveals her celebrity sighting: Travis Barker!
Angel: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162065
Laurie Zaks: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1144175
Leatherology: https://www.leatherology.com
Sugarfina: https://www.sugarfina.com
The Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0015382/?ref_=tt_cl_t2
Note To Self Socks: https://www.notestoself.com
Claire Vivier: https://www.clarev.com
Topsy Popcorn: https://www.topsyspopcorn.com
Burke Williams: https://burkewilliamsspa.com/giftcards/
Oprah’s Favorite Things List: https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a24483259/oprah-favorite-things-2018
Wallys: https://www.wallywine.com
Marcia Clark: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1133849
Farm Shop: http://farmshopca.com
Michael Katleman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003150
Travis Barker: https://www.travisbarker.com
Crossroads: http://www.crossroadskitchen.co
Weingut Michael Frohlich: https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/escherndorf+silvaner+trocken+michael+frohlich
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What do you do when you're facing verbal abuse in the workplace? Liz and Sarah answer this listener question and call their friend Nichelle Tramble who experienced this early in her career. Her advice? She walked on out and never looked back. The good news? Nichelle is now a hugely successful TV writer. Then Liz and Sarah talk about the sense of relief they’re feeling now that Season One of The Fix is over. In Hits and Bombs, they share a collective hit: the crew pulled off production after the fires in Malibu. The bomb of the week: forgetting to put "Season One" on the crew gift hoodies.
Links:Nichelle Tramble: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2838492/ Are You Sleeping: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7821582/?ref_=nv_sr_1Lizzy Caplan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0135221/?ref_=tt_cl_t2Octavia Spencer: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0818055/?ref_=nv_sr_1The Good Wife: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1442462/?ref_=nv_sr_1Justified: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489428/?ref_=nv_sr_1Women's Murder Club: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0955353/?ref_=nv_sr_1The Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/?ref_=nv_sr_1Honey Baked Ham: https://shophoneybaked.com/
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Is it possible to break in to Hollywood after age 40? Liz and Sarah say it’s possible... but not easy. Note: Having undeniably great material is the important thing— at any age. Then they talk about why their happy Gratitude Month (November) followed their October Hell Month, and how being grateful can help everyone feel happier and more positive. This week’s Hollywood Hack is inspired by Sarah’s recent loss: sympathy cards. And finally, Mary reveals this week’s celebrity sighting on the Disney lot: Spike Lee!
Links:
The Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/
Glory Days: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0281445/
Kevin Williamson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0932078/?ref_=tt_ov_wr
Jenna Fischer: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0278979/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Actors-Life-Survival-Guide/dp/1944648224
Choose to be Grateful. It will Make you Happier: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/opinion/sunday/choose-to-be-grateful-it-will-make-you-happier.html
Spike Lee: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000490/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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Want to make a better impression when you network? Liz and Sarah explore how to improve your conversation skills. Hint: be more interested to be more interesting. Then in L vs. S, they debate remodeling. Should Sarah renovate her house or move? Finally, Liz and Sarah reveal this week's Hollywood Hack courtesy of one of our listeners: crappy dinner party!
Links:
3 Tips to have Better Conversations: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/16/smarter-living/tips-better-conversations.html
Fortnite: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fortnite/id1261357853?mt=8
The Nature Fix: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Fix-Happier-Healthier-Creative/dp/0393242714
Hiking Trails in LA: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/hiking-los-angeles-las-best-trails
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In this week's "The Mailroom" segment, Liz and Sarah share tips on how to stand out as a Writers' PA. (Hint: It's more than just getting lunch orders correct!) Then they interview their professional crush, director Liz Friedlander, and discuss everything from being a female director in Hollywood to playing the "V card" when negotiating pay. Finally, Liz and Sarah share a stress-relieving Hollywood Hack: if you google a medical issue you're having, add the word benign.
Links:
The Happiness Project Tenth Year Anniversary Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-Tenth-Anniversary-Aristotle/dp/0062888749
Writers' P.A.: https://amysuto.com/2017/09/writers-assistant-showrunners-assistant-and-writers-pa-what-these-jobs-are-and-how-to-get-them/
Liz Friedlander: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0295107/
Conviction: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5396572/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Jessica Jones: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2357547/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Vampire Diaries: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1405406/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Stalker: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3560094/?ref_=nv_sr_3
UCLA: http://www.tft.ucla.edu/
Jack Valenti: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0884122/
Kevin Williamson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0932078/
Nathan Fillion: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0277213/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Rookie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7587890/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3
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Liz and Sarah are in the midst of Hell Month. They discuss how they’re getting through the time-management nightmare of writing, shooting, AND editing all at the same time on their show, The Fix. Then this week's Hollywood Hack is: always have a man in the room when you're interviewing candidates for a job. You’ll love the reason why. Finally, Liz reveals her husband's celebrity sighting at Craig's: Mariah Carey!
eCornell: https://www.ecornell.com/Self Care Project: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-care-project-tickets-49106480806Election Day: https://www.usa.gov/election-dayThe Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/Ojai Valley Inn and Spa: https://www.ojaivalleyinn.com/Nichelle Tramble: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2838492/?ref_=nv_sr_1Lizzy Caplan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0135221/?ref_=nv_sr_1Octavia Spencer: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0818055/?ref_=nv_sr_1Are You Sleeping: https://deadline.com/2018/01/are-you-sleeping-drama-series-octavia-spencer-star-apple-reese-witherspoon-peter-chernin-producing-1202234750/Michelle King:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0455080/?ref_=nv_sr_1Mariah Carey: http://www.mcgtfo.com/Craig's: https://craigs.la/
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Prompted by a listener question about living paycheck to paycheck in Hollywood, Liz and Sarah introduce a new listener questions segment called "The Mailroom." Then they discuss growing up in La La Land with Autumn Chiklis, actor and author of the new bestselling novel Smothered. Her advice to Liz and Sarah to keep their kids grounded? Be there! Finally, this week's Hollywood Hack: to remember someone’s name, do a little online semi-stalking.
Links:
Autumn Chiklis: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1188915/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Smothered: https://www.amazon.com/Smothered-Novel-Autumn-Chiklis/dp/1250306787
The Shield: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286486/
Michael Chiklis: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004821/?ref_=nv_sr_1
USC: https://www.usc.edu/
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Liz and Sarah discuss the notion that you never know what's around the corner, so you might as well embrace the unknown and enjoy the small victories along the way. Then in Hits and Bombs, Sarah shares her play date fail, and Liz joins a mahjong group! This week's Hollywood Hack: targeted therapy. Finally, Sarah reveals her Celebrity Sighting from the farmer's market: Jason Schwartzman.
Links:The Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/Minneapolis: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/WME: http://wmeentertainment.com/Mahjong: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MahjongJason Schwartzman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005403/
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Liz and Sarah have crushes -- professional crushes! Who are they, and why do they try to emulate them? Then Sarah shares why being less concerned about punctuality helps decrease stress, especially as a parent. Finally, this week's Hollywood Hack: keep a full makeup bag at work!
Links:Marti Noxon: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0637497/Angel: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162065/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_20Joss Whedon: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923736/?ref_=nv_sr_1Buffy The Vampire Slayer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/?ref_=nm_knf_i1Unreal: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3314218/?ref_=nv_sr_1Dietland: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5869202/?ref_=nv_sr_1Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2817246/?ref_=nv_sr_1Code Black: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4452630/?ref_=nv_sr_1Channing Dungey: https://www.disneyabcpress.com/abc/abc-executives/Liz Friedlander: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0295107/?ref_=nv_sr_1Tracee Ellis Ross: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0743896/?ref_=nv_sr_1Diana Ross: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005384/?ref_=nv_sr_1Shawn Ryan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0752841/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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Liz and Sarah discuss the art and science of staffing their writers' room on The Fix. What are they looking for? How many pages of a sample script do they usually read? What makes a writer stand out? Then they talk to their assistant Mary about her very "woo-woo" trip to the Integratron sound bath in Joshua Tree. Finally, this week's tech-savvy transaction Hollywood Hack: Venmo!
Kimonos:https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?origin=keywordsearch&keyword=kimonos&typein=kimono&position=1The Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/Writers' Room: https://www.scriptmag.com/features/writers-room-101-first-writers-roomIntegratron: https://www.integratron.com/George Van Tassel: http://www.labyrinthina.com/amazing-integratron-at-giant-rock.htmlJoshua Tree: https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htmSinging Crystal Bowls: https://www.amazon.com/TOPFUND-Singing-Crystal-Sticker-Included/dp/B00NM8MV2W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537896897&sr=8-3&keywords=crystal+singing+bowlsSound Bath: https://www.elitedaily.com/p/what-is-a-sound-bath-5-thing-to-know-before-you-bathe-in-the-sound-2975477Venmo: https://venmo.com/The Bachelor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313038/
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