Happier in Hollywood
Episodes
Ep. 78: The Art Of Conversation
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep.77: Being A Badass: An Interview With Director Liz Friedlander
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep.76: Surviving Hell Month
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 editi...
Ep. 75: Growing Up Hollywood
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Prompted by a listener question about living paycheck to paycheck in Hollywood, Liz and Sarah introduce a new listener questions segment called "The M...
Ep. 74: Embrace The Unknown
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 73: Who's Your Professional Crush?
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
Ep. 72: How To Staff A Writers' Room
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 71: Take An Obligation Vacation
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 "obli...
Ep. 70: Make The Thing You Love To Make
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep. 69: Our Dream Guest! An Interview With ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah's dream guest doesn't disappoint! They talk to ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey about everything from the benefits of compart...
Ep. 68: My Work Is Not My Worth -- A Happier Labor Day Episode
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 67: A Day In The Life Of A Showrunner
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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" ...
Ep. 66: Perseverance Pays Off - The Story of The Fix 102
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Ep. 65: Be the Inevitable Choice: A Listener Questions Episode!
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 64: Enneagrams And Fun, Fun Fridays!
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Ep.63: From The Mailroom To Billion Dollar Blockbusters -- An Interview With Mega-Producer David Hoberman
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 62: SOS: It's Okay To Ask For Help!
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 60: When In Doubt, Give An Out
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Give people an out! Liz and Sarah talk about why it's important to let people save face -- at work and at home. Then they discuss the importance of li...
Ep. 59: The One Where Sarah Changes Her Mind About The Flemish Giant Rabbit (And Why Changing Your Mind Can Be A Good Career Move)
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah talk about why it's important to be open to changing your mind at work. And Sarah shares how she changed her mind at home. Instead of ge...
Ep. 58: How To Make The Most Of Your Big Break
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All over Los Angeles, first-time Staff Writers are starting their new jobs in the writers’ room. Liz and Sarah talk to a first-time Staff Writer on ...
Ep. 57: Dress Up To Power Up!
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dress Up To Power Up!Can Liz and Sarah up their wardrobe game? As they prepare to run their new ABC show, The Fix, they’re determined to break out o...
Ep. 56: #BossGoals
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah discuss their Boss Goals and how they plan to run The Fix. Their philosophy? Be respectful of other people's time, be decisive, and no ...
Ep. 55: Chuck Reed’s Secret To Success: No Job Too Small
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Happier in Hollywood's new producer, Chuck Reed! After a long and successful career in the music industry (where he worked with artists like Stin...
Ep. 54: The Fix Is Going To Series!
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah's pilot The Fix has been picked up by ABC! After a trip to New York for Upfronts, Liz and Sarah discuss why it's so important to enjoy t...
Ep. 53: Get Your Butt In The Chair
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After an update on the "guys" debate, Liz and Sarah talk to authors and co hosts of the podcast #AmWriting KJ Dell'antonia and Jessica Lahey about the...
Ep. 52: Trust Your Instincts
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Description:As Liz and Sarah finish their ABC pilot THE FIX, they take time out to discuss why it's so important to trust your gut. Then they answer a...
Ep. 51: You're In Charge Of Your Own Career
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Update: Happier in Hollywood has a resident psychic -- and Liz has her to thank for a new positive attitude. Liz and Sarah discuss how to be in contro...
Ep. 50: No One Knows Anything In Hollywood — A Listener Questions Episode
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about you! It’s a listener question extravaganza! What do Liz and Sarah wish they’d known when they were starting out in Hollywood? D...
Ep. 49: Lessons Learned From The Vibrant Life Of Suzanne Patmore Gibbs
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah pay tribute to Suzanne Patmore Gibbs, the head of TriStar television, and share the many lessons they learned from her vibrant life. The...
Ep. 48: Pick Your Battles With ABC Studios Exec Juan Alfonso
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah are in post production! They discuss the crazy schedule, how they're sitting around A LOT, and the excruciating focus group testing proc...
Ep. 47: "Live" From The Hollywood Forever Cemetery
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah are on location at Hollywood Forever Cemetery! They answer a listener question about how best to support a partner going through pilot p...
Ep. 46: Liz Hasn't Showered In Days
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah discuss the things they AREN'T doing while making their pilot: showering, flossing, exercising, and dropping their kids off at school. T...
Ep. 45: Swing Sets And Stunning Couture
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah report on the status of their New Year's Resolutions. So far, so good -- Sarah is living sugar-freely and Liz is weighing daily! Then th...
Ep. 44: Sugar Detox And Hankering For A Hotel Bar
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah examine the pros and cons of doing a pilot in LA vs. out of town. Shooting in LA means they can sleep in their own beds and drop their k...
Ep. 43: Slap Happy In Hollywood
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As Sarah and Liz prepare to shoot their pilot, Sarah reveals everything that’s in her set bag: snacks, keys, glasses, and even rain pants! Then Liz ...
Ep. 42: We Want Volunteers, Not Recruits!
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's pilot production time! As Liz and Sarah prepare to shoot their pilot for ABC, The Fix, they share their hiring philosophy: "Volunteers, Not Recru...
Ep. 41: Deep In The Pilot Crazy
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah’s pilot got picked up by ABC! As they dive into production, they share the lessons they’ve learned on past pilots: if something is i...
Ep. 40: Perfection Is Boring And Liz Is An Hysterical Female
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz gets real about her fear of public speaking with speech coach extraordinaire Barbara Seymour Giordano. Barbara shares her tips on how to overcome ...
Ep. 39: Taste Success, Not Failure
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sparked by a listener email, Liz and Sarah revisit the topic of freezing your eggs. Then they discuss Hollywood producing legend Robert Evans’ advic...
Ep. 38: Only In Hollywood Do You Pray For Hell
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah discuss the rollercoaster that is pilot pick up season -- including the nail-biting anticipation that keeps them up for nights on end. I...
Ep. 37: Sorry, Not Sorry!
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah discuss the common phenomenon of over-apologizing. When SHOULD you say you're sorry? Then they debate the pros and cons of overbuying ve...
Ep. 36: Liz's 6th Sense Says Expand
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah choose their "team word" for 2018: Expand! Liz's 6th sense tells her that this will be their best year yet. Sarah vents about the unexpe...
Ep. 35: You Asked -- We Answer! A Q&A Episode with Liz and Sarah
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about you! Liz and Sarah answer all of your pressing questions. How does Liz live with two first and last names? Where do sets go ...
Ep. 34: Peeking Behind the Podcast Curtain
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Power! Liz and Sarah go behind the podcast curtain and talk to Panoply's Director of Nonfiction Programming and By the Book co-host Kristen Me...
Ep. 33: Make People Love You (and the World Will be Yours)
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Assistant extravaganza! We talk to our former assistant, Elysse Applebaum, about her super intense Writer's Group— there’s an admissions process. ...
Ep. 32: "No Asshole Policy" With Executive Producer And Lupus Warrior Maurissa Tancharoen
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
No assholes! Liz and Sarah talk to ABC's Agents of Shield Executive Producer, Maurissa Tancharoen, about her "no asshole policy" -- and about being a ...
Ep. 31: 2018 -- Our Year of Living Sugar-Freely and Weighing Daily
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about change! Liz and Sarah discuss big changes in their professional lives and how they’re managing to stay (more or less) calm...
Ep. 30: "Pain Is The Great Equalizer" With Former L.A. Gang Members Richard Cabral and Jose Arellano
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and Liz talk to former L.A. gang members Richard Cabral and Jose Arellano about their new podcast "Without Your Permission." Richard (who's now ...
Ep. 29: From Adderall To Athleisure: Finding Balance With Author Melissa De La Cruz
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
They say "writing is rewriting," and this week Liz and Sarah talk about The Bad Draft. They've finally managed to finish a draft of their pilot script...
Ep. 28: The Holiday Episode -- To Business Gift Or Not To Business Gift?
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially the holidays! Liz and Sarah discuss how they cope with working over the holidays when they'd rather be drinking cocoa and making cooki...
Panoply Fall 2017 Trailer
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re thrilled to present Panoply’s Fall 2017 lineup of shows. They include the satirical self-improvement show “Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You...
Ep 27: Jenna Fischer Talks Party Crashing, Pottery Barn Tears, and Patience
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Emmy nominated actress Jenna Fischer (The Office, Blades of Glory) talks to Liz and Sarah about her new book The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide. From ...
Ep. 26: Embrace Your Space— Decorate!
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by their Shondaland co-workers, Liz and Sarah reject the only-have-one-box approach to office space and embrace decorating. Then Sarah re-fra...
Ep. 25: Procrastinating? Forgive Yourself!
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've all caught ourselves binge-watching bad TV when we have deadlines that matter to us. Liz and Sarah talk to fellow writer and self-proclaimed pro...
Ep. 24: Camping, Childbirth, and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Push your boundaries! Liz and Sarah reflect on how stepping wayyyy out of their comfort zones to try new things (camping, unmedicated childbirth, even...
Ep. 23: (Don’t ) F*ck Harvey Weinstein
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Emmy nominated casting director Sherry Thomas-Lane (The Handmaid’s Tale, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead) joins Liz and Sarah to discuss Harvey Weins...
Ep. 22: Say Yes to the Drink!
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's your currency? Liz and Sarah discuss what motivates them— and why it’s important for everyone to know their own currency. They also share h...
Ep. 21: A Good Idea Gives You Goosebumps with Gretchen Rubin
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah have a guest co-host -- Gretchen Rubin! Liz's sister Gretchen takes a break from her The Four Tendencies book tour to weigh in on how to...
Ep. 20: Liz and Sarah Take On Office Birthdays
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Sarah embrace their inner grinch as they debate the merits of office birthdays. (Spoiler alert: They're not fans.) After an update on the ongo...
Ep. 19: Saunas, Smoothies, and Surviving Crazy Bosses
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's on Liz and Sarah's mind? Crazy bosses! Liz and Sarah reminisce about their crazy ex-boss "Sam" and discuss the best ways to deal with difficult...
Ep. 18: Hollywood Vaginas (Are Just Like Other Vaginas) With Dr. Sherry Ross
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sherry Ross knows vaginas! OB-GYN to the stars Dr. Sherry Ross talks with Liz and Sarah about women's health-- including fertility, vaginal stea...
Ep. 17: Take Time For a Retreat (We Did!)
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Writer's Retreat! After months of being stretched too thin, Liz and Sarah take a trip to Ojai for a writer's retreat. They discuss the productivity be...
Ep. 16: Conquering Anxiety -- One Page at a Time
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah invite you to celebrate Self Improvement September! Each day, they will post a picture of something that improves their...
Ep. 15: Very Special Episode: Listener Questions!
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Do Liz and Sarah ever get jealous of other writers? What type of treadmill desks to they have? How do they deal with mansplaining? In thi...
Ep. 14: Lesson: You Never Know Who You're Flipping Off
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share a wonderfully validating email from a listener who took their advice and had a professional headshot taken! Then ...
Ep. 13: Make Your Vice A Virtue: An Interview With Actress-Writer-Producer Felicia Day
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah vent about their least favorite thing about living in Los Angeles - commuting! - and recommend the podcasts and audiobo...
Ep. 12: It's Good to Be Self-Critical! (Unless It's Not.)
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Liz and Sarah asked for advice on drinking more water, and you came through! Happier in Hollywood producer Jennifer Lai shares her fa...
Ep. 11: The One Where We Call Gretchen, Talk Botox, and Save Lives!
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share the (surprisingly strong!) listener reactions to the IgG food test that led to Sarah going gluten-free. Then they...
Ep. 10: Pitching, (Side) Hustling, and Dressing for (Hollywood) Success
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah tackle pitching-- for tv and beyond-- and share some exciting news about their most recent pitch with Marcia Clark. The...
Ep. 9: Keeping Sane and Keeping Up with the Kardashians
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah discuss the problem of feeling like they're being pulled in a million different directions. How do they stay sane as ...
Ep. 8: The Problem of Eating at Work
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah discuss the torture of resisting the TV writer kitchen. Their new assistant, Boafoa, introduces herself. Sarah and Liz ...
Ep. 7: You Can Have It All and Other Wisdom from Producer Laurie Zaks
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share their pre-new job rituals and discuss their role in the writers' room of ABC's upcoming "For The People." They al...
Ep. 6: 'Kill the Croc' and Other Life Mantras
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share listener opinions on having a "heart full of love," and discuss their life mantras. Sarah talks about the doctor'...
Ep. 5: Release the Banana!
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share their favorite listener work mantras; talk about letting go of bananas (AKA things that threaten their mental wel...
Ep. 4: What's Your Story?
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah tell their "origin story" and ask "What's your story?" They also talk about why it's actually good to suck at something...
Ep. 3: Marcia Clark Talks Rising From The Ashes
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah talk about to give good meeting. Then they're joined by special guest Marcia Clark, author and lead prosecutor in the...
Ep. 2: Burnout!
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Sarah discuss surviving burnout; check in with their assistant, Brook Turner, about what it's like to be on verge of making i...
Ep. 1: Picking A New Work Mantra
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happier in Hollywood is here! In this episode, veteran TV writers/producers/showrunners Liz Craft and Sarah Fain pick a new work mantra to get them th...
Coming Soon: Happier in Hollywood
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A weekly podcast debuting May 18, 2017 with The Onward Project. Subscribe now to ensure you get the episodes as soon as they are available! To lear...