Happier in Hollywood – Details, episodes & analysis

“Is this just a dirge?” Liz and Sarah discuss how a question from mega-producer and friend of the pod David Hoberman about a show they were working on has stayed with them for years. Sometimes a single comment can put a filter on all future work — and that’s a good thing. In Take Two, they revisit the topic of authenticity. Then, in The Craft (& Fain), Liz and Sarah share why it can be so helpful to color code scenes when they’re breaking an episode. This week’s Hollywood Hack is an app that helps organize thoughts and ideas: Muse. Finally, Liz recommends the reality show The Later Daters on Netflix. 

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

Note: Go to the Happier In Hollywood Facebook Group for Liz and Sarah’s extensive Teens/Tweens Gift Guide. Thanks to listeners for such great ideas! Link below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/903150719832696/permalink/3081705578643855/?

LINKS:

David Hoberman IMDB:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387674/

HIH interview with David Hoberman:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happier-in-hollywood/id1236845161?i=1000519248795

WritersRoom Pro:

https://www.writersroompro.com/

Muse App:

https://museapp.com/

The Later Daters trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PutwAZwHIk8

Photo: Unsplash

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Liz and Sarah sit down with friend of the pod, Satellite Sister Liz Dolan, to talk about her new podcast Lizness School, which chronicles her fascinating year as a Fellow at Stanford University’s Distinguished Careers Institute. What compelled her to move to Palo Alto for nine months? Which of the institute’s three pillars of purpose, wellness, and community is resonating most with her? This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from a listener who doesn’t like “to do” lists: Create a “want to do” list. Next, Liz had a Celebrity Sighting on her recent trip to New York — she saw Anthony Michael Hall. Finally Sarah has two recommendations: A Man on the Inside on Netflix and Bug MD Clothes Moth Boss Traps. 

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

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Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/

Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

Note: Go to the Happier In Hollywood Facebook Group for Liz and Sarah’s extensive Teens/Tweens Gift Guide. Thanks to listeners for such great ideas! Link below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/903150719832696/permalink/3081705578643855/?

LINKS:

Lizness School Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lizness-school/id1775855173

The Marriage Sabbatical: A Novel by Lian Dolan

https://amzn.to/3ZLX2V3

Anthony Michael Hall:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001309/

A Man on the Inside - Official Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhsVj_4ONoA

BugMD Clothes Moth Boss Traps:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7B84Y8?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.35FEN7HXBIJO0&linkCode=tr1&tag=happierinh066-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.35FEN7HXBIJO0_1733853982558

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Liz and Sarah announce their HIH Book Club selection — We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. Then they dive into more listener questions! How do Liz and Sarah maintain their close friendship? What are Sarah’s favorite skincare products? Would Liz consider applying to be on Survivor? Is it possible to stay positive in Hollywood right now? They answer all of these burning questions — and more!

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/

Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

We Solve Murders: A Novelamazon.com

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen - SPF 40-1.7 fl oz - Invisible, Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen - Weightless, Scentless, and Oil Free - For All Skin Types and Skin Tonesamazon.com

Nécessaire The Hand Retinol. Anti-Age Repair Serum. For Crepiness, Wrinkles, Spots, Brittle Cuticles. 0.25% Pure Retinol. 5% AHA. Dermatologist-Tested. Hypoallergenic. Non-Comedogenic.amazon.com

CeraVe Anti-Aging Face Cream SPF 30 | Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides | 1.76 ozamazon.com

Skin'ce.uticals C E Ferulic Antioxidant Serum, Normal/Dry Skin, Anti-Aging 1 oz/30 mlamazon.com

Biossance Rapid Radiance Setamazon.com

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Liz and Sarah celebrate the 300th episode of Happier In Hollywood! What are some of listeners’ favorite moments of the podcast? Volunteers not recruits. Get to steppin’. Identify your personal canary in a coal mine. And so much more! For Liz and Sarah, the best part of the podcast is… you! They’re so grateful for the incredible HIH community. 

Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraft

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

Links:

Nichelle D. Tramble: Nichelle D. Trambleimdb.com

Fearless Negotiating by Michael Donaldson: Fearless Negotiating|Paperbackbarnesandnoble.com

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Liz and Sarah share an email from a listener that outlines the differences between writing a mystery and a thriller. One key takeaway? Curiosity fuels a mystery. Anxiety drives a thriller. Then they go Behind The Scenes of Episodes 203 and 204 of Fantasy Island. How does the crew deal with wind? Do Fantasy Island writers get ideas from their therapy sessions? How did they come up with the surreal jungle game show? Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your next getaway: pick a “vacation drink.” Liz and Sarah’s drink on their recent cruise? The Espresso Martini.

Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraft

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/

Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

Links:

Dessert Drinks We Love: The Espresso Martiniliquor.com

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Liz and Sarah are finally celebrating their 20th anniversary of being a writing team with a Caribbean cruise on the Regal Princess. Yes, they’re working onboard but they’re having plenty of fun too — including snorkeling over a shipwreck in Grand Cayman. As they look back over twenty years, they reveal the top three things they’ve learned. Most important? The war of attrition never ends, so keep the faith. They also talk about some career highs (collaborating with Marcia Clark) and lows (getting fired from the first show they created, Women’s Murder Club). And this week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your tropical vacation: get a prescription snorkel mask. 

Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraft

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/

Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

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Liz and Sarah are setting their own deadlines on a current project - and that can be a challenge for these two Obligers. How will they manage to stay on track? In Take A Hike, Sarah reveals how the recent rains in Southern California made her realize it’s a good idea to practice for an emergency. Next, in The Craft (& Fain), they discuss the importance of doing your research before diving into a new genre. And this Hollywood Hack is changing Liz’s life: the Apple Magic Keyboard.

LINKS:

Apple Magic Keyboard:

https://www.apple.com/ipad-keyboards/

Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraft

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

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Liz and Sarah discuss what makes them feel like they’re back to work after a long break. For Liz, it’s getting on her treadmill desk. For Sarah, it’s setting an alarm. Then they go Behind The Scenes of Episode 201 of Fantasy Island. The rain on screen was fake, the real rain was a real problem. This week’s Hollywood Hack is helping Liz listen to more books: the Libby app! It takes less than a minute to set up, and it’s so worth it. Finally, Sarah recommends Wednesday on Netflix for the whole family. 

Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraft

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

Links:

Episode 201 of Fantasy Island:

https://www.tvfanatic.com/2023/01/watch-fantasy-island-online-season-2-episode-1/

Wednesday:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13443470/

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Liz and Sarah pay tribute to the legendary Barbara Walters, whose career was an inspiration to both of them. Then they reveal their 2023 New Year’s resolutions. Liz is going to weigh herself every day. Sarah is making a 23 for 23 list focused entirely on herself. In Take Two, they revisit the idea of a clothing swap party. And finally this week’s Hollywood Hack will help if you have any final holiday presents to get: give a theme gift.

Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraft

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

Links:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/30/business/media/barbara-walters-dead.html

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Liz and Sarah reveal (and explain) their Team Motto for 2023 — “Alt Ending Thelma & Louise!” They’re anticipating a difficult year but they’re in it together, just like ride or die pals Thelma and Louise. Then they revisit 2022 in a special Take Two. In The Craft (& Fain), Liz and Sarah discuss how they use visuals when they pitch a new show. The process has changed — for the better — since before pandemic times. Finally this week’s Hollywood Hack got Sarah to finally read The Joy Luck Club  by Amy Tan — read a book that you’ve been putting off reading.

Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraft

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

Thelma & Louise:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103074/

Unsplash:

https://unsplash.com/

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan:

https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Luck-Club-Novel/dp/0143038095

Alaska by James Michener: 

https://www.amazon.com/Alaska-James-A-Michener-audiobook/dp/B011D90LDC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AWFPYSL1FRJ3&keywords=alaska+by+james+michener&qid=1671511898&s=books&sprefix=Alaska+by+Ja%2Cstripbooks%2C234&sr=1-1

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