Happier In Hollywood

Liz and Sarah announce The Fix’s Premiere date! Tune in Monday, March 18th at 10pm! Then Liz and Sarah discuss their New Year’s resolutions for 2019. Liz vows to achieve her goal weight while Sarah wants to focus on progress not perfection. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from Bob Fisher, co-writer of the hit comedies, Overboard and Wedding Crashers: they don’t remember late, they remember bad. Finally, in this week’s Celebrity Sighting, Liz and Sarah met Lea Thompson at a holiday party!Links:The Fix Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kThe Fix Premiere Date Announcement: https://deadline.com/2018/12/abc-midseason-schedule-a-million-little-things-thursday-dacning-with-the-stars-off-break-whiskey-cavalier-the-fix-premiere-date-1202518178/Bob Fisher: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1462097Wedding Crashers: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396269/?ref_=nv_sr_1Overboard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1563742/?ref_=nm_knf_i4Lea Thompson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000670/?ref_=nv_sr_1 To learn more about

What’s Liz and Sarah’s team theme for 2019? EXPLODE! They reflect on the ways in which they expanded in 2018 and discuss how they’ll explode in 2019, including their goals of hosting a TV writing retreat, getting a Season 2 pickup for The Fix, and producing a fiction podcast. Then they answer a listener question about how to help launch a teenaged aspiring writer. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from The Fix’s Director of Photography, Bob Humphreys: be nice to everyone because you never know who will be your boss one day. Finally, in this week’s Celebrity Sighting, Liz and Sarah switch it up a bit and share all the hip places to spot celebrities in LA, such as the Studio City Farmers Market, Il Segreto, and Craig’s. Gift of Podcast: giftofpodcast.comAlex Cunningham: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1017827/Dirty John: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7945720/Connie Britton: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0110168/?ref_=nv_sr_1The Fix Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kHomecoming: https://www.gimletmedia.co

Sparked by a gift from The Fix actor, Merrin Dungey, Liz has finally discovered her personal symbol: a lightning bolt! Liz and Sarah discuss what personal symbols are and how they inspire people to live up to their full potential. Then they answer a listener question about why Hollywood assistant salaries are so low. This week’s Hollywood Hack is fun and festive: have a work holiday party for your floor or building. Finally, in this week’s Celebrity Sighting, Liz was all a flutter when she and Sarah saw NUMEROUS Bravo celebrities including Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, and Teddy Mellencamp at the AC2 event.Links:Gift of Podcast: giftofpodcast.comMerrin Dungey: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0242257/?ref_=nv_sr_1Electric Human: https://electrichuman.com/Randall Winston: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935631/Tracey Robertson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0732053/?ref_=nv_sr_1Larry Wilmore: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0932831/?ref_=nv_sr_1Bob Humphreys: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1338122/?ref_=nv_sr_2Sabrina Wind: https

What’s one secret to success? Put yourself out there! Liz and Sarah share how they recently put themselves out there — by speaking at a Women in Film Panel — and they’re glad they did! Then they answer a listener question about parenting an aspiring TV writer. Their advice? Back the “F” off... in the kindest way possible. In Hits and Bombs, Sarah shares her no-makeup bomb, and Liz gives a hit to The Fix’s music composer, Greg Tripi, who brought his Halo Handpan into the office. Finally, Happier in Hollywood producer Chuck Reed reveals this week’s password Hollywood Hack: One Safe!Links:Gift of Podcast: giftofpodcast.com Homecoming: https://www.gimletmedia.com/homecomingDirty John: https://wondery.com/shows/dirty-john/This is 50: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sheri-salata/this-is-fifty-with-sheri-and-nancy/e/51192721Satellite Sisters: https://satellitesisters.com/Pod Save America: https://art19.com/shows/pod-save-americaSlow Burn: https://slate.com/slow-burn?utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Slow_Burn_S2&

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/tt0162065Laurie Zaks: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1144175Leatherology: https://www.leatherology.comSugarfina: https://www.sugarfina.comThe Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/?ref_=nv_sr_1Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0015382/?ref_=tt_cl_t2Note To Self Socks: https://www.notestoself.comClaire Vivier: https://www.clarev.comTopsy Popcorn: https://www

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/ti

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_wrJenna Fischer: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0278979/?ref_=nv_sr_1The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Actors-Life-Survival-Guide/dp/1944648224Choose 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.htmlSpike Lee: https://www.imdb

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.htmlFortnite: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fortnite/id1261357853?mt=8The Nature Fix: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Fix-Happier-Healthier-Creative/dp/0393242714Hiking Trails in LA: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/hiking-los-angeles-las-best-trailsPhoto by Milivoj Kuhar on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/0062888749Writers' 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_1Jessica Jones: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2357547/?ref_=nv_sr_1Vampire Diaries: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1405406/?ref_=nv_sr_1Stalker: https://www.imd

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-producin

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/1250306787The Shield: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286486/Michael Chiklis: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004821/?ref_=nv_sr_1USC: https://www.usc.edu/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/Photo by Shu xin on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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/wh

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 twi

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://ww

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: ht

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/historyHappier 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 Millenni

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_

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-adoptionWags 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.