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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Sparked by Roxane Gay's Nemesis Twitter, Liz and Sarah discuss nemeses and how they can serve as motivation. Then they talk about Sarah's recent "obligation vacation" and the many obligations we could all use a vacation from— order a meal service for a week so you don't have to cook, take a break from cleaning your house, or ignore the mail for a few days. Finally, Liz and Sarah reveal this week's Oprah-approved Hollywood Hack: the Abosu cold brew coffee maker.
Links:RAICES: https://actionnetwork.org/groups/raices-refugee-and-immigrant-center-for-education-and-legal-servicesLive Reading of the Goonies: https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/the-goonies-liveTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegoonieslive?lang=enGina Rodriguez: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1752221/Brittany Snow: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0811242/?ref_=nv_sr_1Roxane Gay: http://www.roxanegay.com/ Roxane Gay Nemesis Twitter article: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nemesis-twitter-roxane-gay_us_5b8719bae4b0cf7b0031d083Roxane Gay's twitter: https://twitter.com/rgay?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorBad Feminist: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Feminist-Essays-Roxane-Gay/dp/0062282719Difficult Women: https://www.amazon.com/Difficult-Women-Roxane-Gay/dp/0802127371/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1537297636&sr=1-1&keywords=difficult+women+roxane+gayHunger: https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Memoir-Body-Roxane-Gay/dp/0062420712/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1537297651&sr=1-1&keywords=Hunger+roxane+gayAbosu Cold Brew Coffee Maker: http://www.asobubottle.com/product/99
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Why do we ignore red flags? Prompted by Liz's recent read of the book Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou, she and Sarah discuss how and why people dismiss red flags in their professional and personal lives. Then they interview TV/comic book writer Ben Blacker about his podcast The Writers Panel and his upcoming comic book Hex Wives. Finally, Liz reveals a parent-friendly Hollywood Hack she recently discovered: work while your kid is falling asleep.
Links:RAICES: https://actionnetwork.org/groups/raices-refugee-and-immigrant-center-for-education-and-legal-servicesThe Goonies Live Tickets: https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=edc8f1f63e5ef70911c278b299e7f231&vqitq=fb116332-c926-48e5-b843-54c19322190d&vqitp=dbc92599-9b99-475b-a91c-d997eb9390f2&vqitts=1535339779&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=441f0539857bcbb450ec2184073df055The Goonies Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGooniesLiveGina Rodriguez: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1752221/Brittany Snow: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0811242/?ref_=nv_sr_1Bad Blood: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Blood-Secrets-Silicon-Startup/dp/152473165XElizabeth Holmes: https://www.businessinsider.com/theranos-founder-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-life-story-bio-2018-4Theranos: http://www.theranos.com/Jennifer Lawrence: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2225369/?ref_=nv_sr_1George Schultz: https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/shultz-george-prattHenry Kissinger: https://www.henryakissinger.com/True Detective: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2356777/?ref_=nv_sr_1Dirty John: https://wondery.com/shows/dirty-john/Ben Blacker: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3011071/?ref_=nv_sr_1Ben Acker: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0009921/?ref_=nv_sr_1The Thrilling Adventure Hour: http://thrillingadventurehour.com/Supernatural: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460681/?ref_=nv_sr_1Hex Wives: https://www.comixology.com/Hex-Wives-2018/comics-series/123464?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVyComic Book Store Locator: https://www.comicshoplocator.com/Home/1/1/57/575The Writers Panel: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/the-writers-panel/826 LA: http://826la.org/
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Liz and Sarah's dream guest doesn't disappoint! They talk to ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey about everything from the benefits of compartmentalizing, diversity in Hollywood, the famous Roseanne decision, to television development and why her notes are so good. Then Liz and Sarah share this week's fitness Hollywood Hack: get your coworkers to do a plank with you every hour. Finally, Liz reveals this week's Celebrity Sighting at the doctor's office: Mindy Kaling!
Links:Channing Dungey: https://www.disneyabcpress.com/abc/abc-executives/The Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1The Good Doctor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6470478/?ref_=nv_sr_1Roseanne: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094540/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_1American Idol: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319931/?ref_=nv_sr_1The Goldbergs: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2712740/?ref_=nv_sr_1Grey's Anatomy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413573/?ref_=nv_sr_1UCLA: http://www.ucla.edu/Step Up: https://www.suwn.org/Suzanne Patmore Gibbs: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2616212/?ref_=nv_sr_1Morgan Wandell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2325304/?ref_=nv_sr_1Ed McDonnell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0568093/Steven Segal: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000219/?ref_=nv_sr_1Lucy Fisher: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0279651/?ref_=nv_sr_1Bob Iger: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2250609/?ref_=nv_sr_1The Conners: https://deadline.com/2018/06/roseanne-spinoff-the-conners-abc-no-roseanne-barr-involvement-1202415440/Merrin Dungey: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0242257/?ref_=nv_sr_1Mark Pedowitz: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1647392/?ref_=nv_sr_1Mindy Kaling: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1411676/Oprah Winfrey: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001856/?ref_=nv_sr_1Diane Keaton: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000473/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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We want you to have a Happier Labor Day! This Labor Day, the Onward Project podcasts are all about improving your work life. (So be sure to listen to Episode 184 of Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Episode 611 of Side Hustle School!) Here on Happier In Hollywood we asked our listeners a question— does your job define you, and should it? And, wow, did you answer! We got tons of revealing responses— from Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers— and Liz and Sarah are going to share them in this episode. Liz and Sarah will also reveal whether we feel defined by our job as writers/producers/showrunners. Finally, we have a work-related Hollywood Hack: prepare a menu of personal stories to break out in meetings!
Links:
History Labor Day: https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history
Happier With Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/
Side Hustle School: https://sidehustleschool.com/
Channing Dungey: https://www.disneyabcpress.com/abc/abc-executives/
The Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/
Tapping Millennial Passions: http://www.millennialmarketing.com/2011/09/tapping-millennial-passions/
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It's all about the "bullet train!" Liz and Sarah discuss the notion of quiddity (the inherent essence of someone or something) and how "bullet train" is the quiddity of The Fix. Then they share their hectic schedule on the first day of shooting -- and it's not all writing -- a 7am call time, a notes call, and a check-in with the lead actors all before 10:30am! This week's Hollywood Hack is sweeping Los Angeles: Kimonos! Liz and Sarah have even started a "kimono klub." Finally, Liz and Sarah reveal this week's Celebrity Sighting: Miles Brown from Black-ish!
Links:Register to Vote: https://www.usa.gov/register-to-voteQuiddity Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiddityThe Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/Showrunner: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-does-a-showrunner-do-2016-7 Kimonos: https://www.crfashionbook.com/fashion/g19853087/are-kimonos-the-new-spring-cardigan/Miles Brown: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5077468/Black-ish: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3487356/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Tracee Ellis Ross: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0743896/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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Liz and Sarah share the lessons they learned writing The Fix episode 102. It's a tale of perseverance and a little bit of panic. Then they discuss a listener question about the pros and cons of getting a dog. (Spoiler alert: Liz is getting a dog. Well, thinking about it.) This week's Hollywood Hack: the on-demand massage app, Soothe! Finally, Liz and Sarah reveal a vicarious celebrity sighting from the Christopher Robin premiere on the Disney lot: Ewan McGregor!
Links:The Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/
Adopt A Pet: https://www.adoptapet.com/dog-adoption
Wags and Walks: http://wagsandwalks.org/
Ewan McGregor: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000191/
Soothe: https://www.soothe.com/
Christopher Robin: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_4
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You have questions -- Liz and Sarah have answers! What advice does Sarah have for choice moms? Why does Liz feel so strongly about writers' assistant notes? How do you approach a supervisor when a job you want becomes available? How do the roles of directors and producers differ? They answer all these and more in this special listener questions episode!
Links:
Happier With Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/Side Hustle School: https://sidehustleschool.com/Shawn Ryan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0752841/TV Pilot: https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-pilot-episode-136877TV Testing: https://www.wsj.com/articles/test-audiences-can-make-or-break-new-tv-series-1463244543An Actor's Life: https://www.amazon.com/Actors-Life-Survival-Guide/dp/1944648224Satellite Sisters: https://satellitesisters.com/Choice Mom: http://www.choicemoms.org/about/about_choice_moms/Sarah's Interview on Sound Mind & Body: http://soundmindbodypodcast.com/health/wellness/e39-choosing-single-parenting-sarah-fain/Knock Yourself Up: https://www.amazon.com/Knock-Yourself-Up-Tell-All-Becoming/dp/1583332863Mikki Morrissette: https://www.amazon.com/Mikki-Morrissette/e/B001IOBLDWJane Mattes: https://www.singlemothersbychoice.org/about/aboutjane/Feed Your Fertility: https://www.amazon.com/Feed-Your-Fertility-Cultivating-Pregnancy/dp/1592336620
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Liz and Sarah discuss Fun, Fun Fridays — what they are and why they’re bringing The Fix team together. Then Liz and Sarah reveal their enneagram results and talk to world-renowned executive coach Michael Melcher about how personality type influences leadership style. This week’s fashionable Hollywood Hack: get a signature belt. Finally, Liz’s celebrity sighting this week is Rachel Lindsay from The Bachelorette. If only Liz had mustered the courage to ask for a selfie!
Links:
How To Start Knitting (And Learn To Love It!): https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/11/smarter-living/how-to-start-knitting.htmlMark Grossan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0343523/Puppy Party: https://www.today.com/pets/puppy-parties-are-real-thing-one-happened-today-studio-t38301Michael Melcher: http://www.michaelmelcher.com/Meanwhile: A Podcast To Improve Your Life: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/meanwhile-a-podcast-to-improve-your-life/id1196203650?mt=2Next Step Partners: https://nextsteppartners.com/michael-melcher/Soft Skills: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/list-of-soft-skills-2063770Hard Skills: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-are-hard-skills-2060829Enneagram Types: https://www.integrative9.com/enneagram/introduction/Dana Walden: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0992861/Robin Tunney: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000677/?ref_=nv_sr_1Designer Belt Bags: https://www.neimanmarcus.com/c/handbags-handbags-belt-bags-cat67650739Rachel Lindsay: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8658068/?ref_=nv_sr_2
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Liz and Sarah are stressed out! During this insanely busy time for their ABC show, The Fix, they discuss their go-to tools for managing stress -- and whether or not they're working. Then they talk to their favorite mogul David Hoberman, founder and co-owner of Mandeville Films and Television, about being a producer, the #MeToo movement, and how to resolve conflict on the job. Finally, Liz and Sarah share the perfect gifting idea in this week's Hollywood Hack: BoxFox.
Links:
How to leave a review on iTunes: https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad
How To Meditate: http://how-to-meditate.org/
Five Tips To Help Manage Stress: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/manage-stress.aspx
The Benefits of Yoga: https://osteopathic.org/what-is-osteopathic-medicine/benefits-of-yoga/
Hot 8 Yoga: http://hot8yoga.com/
David Hoberman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387674/
Mandevile Films and Television: http://mandfilms.com/
Beauty and the Beast: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2771200/
Wonder: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543472/?ref_=nv_sr_2
Insurgent: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2908446/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Fighter: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0964517/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Proposal: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1041829/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Monk: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312172/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Negotiator: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120768/
Pretty Woman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100405/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Father of The Bride: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101862/videoplayer/vi169124121?ref_=nv_sr_1_v_1
The Jungle Book: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3040964/?ref_=nv_sr_1
What about Bob: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103241/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Michael Eisner: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004894/
Alan Horn: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0394787/?ref_=nv_sr_1
#MeToo: https://metoomvmt.org/
Laurie Zaks: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1144175/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Anne Fletcher: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0281945/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Monk: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312172/?ref_=nv_sr_1
BoxFox: https://shopboxfox.com/
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Happier in Hollywood is getting a new logo! Prompted by the graphic designer search, Liz and Sarah talk about why it's so important to ask for help in both professional and personal life. Then Sarah shares her puttering-filled weekend, and reveals why puttering is surprisingly productive and meditative. Finally, this week's Hollywood Hack will help you stand out in the office: quotes of the day!
Links:Why Steve Jobs Cried: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2011/11/why-steve-jobs-cried/
Actor Vs. Actress: http://www.playbill.com/article/actor-vs-actress-self-esteem-com-101726
On The Art Of Puttering: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/opinion/25sat4.html
The Lost Art Of Puttering: https://www.studiokatdesigns.com/the-lost-art-of-puttering
Puttering Your Way To A Ripe Old Age: http://articles.latimes.com/2006/jul/17/health/he-activity17
Why Do Women Love Puttering: http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/puttering-2012-3/
Motivational Quotes: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/motivational
Positive Quotes: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/g2401/inspirational-quotes/
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