Built by creative professionals for creative professionals, at Optimize Yourself we believe it is absolutely possible to love what you do for a living…without having to sacrifice your health, relationships, or sanity in the process. Creative burnout is NOT inevitable!In a nutshell this podcast is a combination of Tim Ferriss meets Ted Lasso (minus the mustache). Hosted by Zack Arnold (ACE) - an award-winning Hollywood editor, producer, and director, a career coach, an American Ninja Warrior, ...
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A podcast about the high-concept, experimental, structure-breaking gimmick episodes of TV! From musicals, to noirs, to bottle episodes and more -- we look at any television episode that breaks from its own formula in some way. Derek B. Gayle and David Arnold (and occasionally guests!) dig into a different episode of a different show across the entire TV landscape every other Monday!
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Hollywood has been brought to its metaphorical knees by the pandemic. Production has stopped. Easy funding has dried up. Audiences are holed up and anxious. International alliances (China) may be broken. And no one knows when any of it will change. Hollywood, The Sequel is a limited-run podcast series in which leading journalist John Horn asks some of the most important and influential people in film, television and entertainment at large (established stars and emerging taleånt) about how th ...
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Each person has a unique story to tell and knowledge to share through their life experiences. Let's be honest here, we are the only experts on ourselves because no one else lives behind our eyes. Here at Learning From Friends, I find myself fortunate enough to spend some time with my friends introducing them to you and allowing them to take us on a journey of gained knowledge from their world. During each conversation, my curious self asks questions to gain more insight into these topics dis ...
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Uncovering Family Magic: A Conversation with Janice Pilcher Curtis
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Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of genealogy and uncover its profound impact on our lives. This episode explores the significance of tracing our family history, understanding our cultural heritage, and connecting with our ancestors. We also discuss how genealogy can provide valuable insights into our health, identity, and sense of be…
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Hot Seat Friday: How do I answer the 'tell me about yourself' interview question?
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In this Hot Seat session, I sit down with community member Tristan Felberg for a mock interview to help him craft a compelling response to the classic "tell me about yourself" question. We explore what interviewers are really looking for and how Tristan can shape his answer to draw them in, keeping the conversation flowing. We also dive into a key …
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Hot Seat Friday: Identifying your 'one thing' and having enough runway to take a year off
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In this hot seat session, I sit down with community member Kalika Sharma, whose work has kept her creatively fulfilled. But with so much happening at once, Kalika has lost sight of what her future looks like and how to prepare for it. Together, we take time to pause so she can paint a clearer picture of what it is that she really wants for her futu…
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SEINFELD goes backwards
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Seinfeld: "The Betrayal" In one of the most famous sitcom episodes of all time, Seinfeld tells the story of a wedding in India, spraypainted Timberlands, peach schnapps, an evil birthday wish, and of course, many many betrayals... all in reverse order! We talk about this episode's roots in Harold Pinter's play of the same name, along with the compl…
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[CASE STUDY] Overcoming Procrastination and Getting Focused | with Moni Salazar
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist Moni Salazar is a Mexican assistant editor (and now editor) for feature films who has been KILLING IT since she moved to Los Angeles. In fact her…
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How Faith Shapes Us: A Conversation with Minister Daniel Welker
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I am thrilled to have Minister Daniel Welker join us as a guest for the second time on the podcast. Our episode provides an opportunity to catch up on Minister Welker's remarkable journey over the past two years. We will delve into his personal and professional growth as a minister, exploring the lessons he has learned and the experiences that have…
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Hot Seat Friday: How do I make a career pivot (while still making money along the way)?
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In this hot seat session, community member Brett Williams tells his story of how he lost his creative job and is now working a temporary role to support his family. Brett is eager to return to the work he loves but faces the challenge of balancing that dream with providing for his loved ones. Together, we explore strategies to help him transition b…
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[CASE STUDY] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Better Managing Your Time, And Making the Most of This Pandemic | with Ariel Fujita, Kristi Shimek, and Maxton Waller
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist Having spoken to and worked with hundreds of people worldwide over the years, if there’s one constant to the ever-changing landscape of this age,…
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Hot Seat Friday: I landed my dream job! Now, I need help to solve the problems that came with it.
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In this hot seat session, community member Mitch Rosin shares how a single email landed him his next dream job. We dive into the strategy he honed during the industry's downtime, getting better at his outreach. We then analyze the email that got him an immediate response to uncover why it worked and how his consistent practice paid off. But with th…
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TRU CALLING flips the hero and villain
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Tru Calling: "The Last Good Day" Few people remember Eliza Dushku's first post-Buffy series about a time-travelling morgue employee co-starring Zach Galifianakis, but it's one of the most interesting shows of the era -- both for its bizarre behind-the-scenes story, and for its philosophical, cosmic, and stellar second season that barely anyone saw.…
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[CASE STUDY] Navigating a Difficult Career Transition | with Sam Lavin
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist A few years back, writer/director Sam Lavin came to me because she had never felt more scattered. Amidst unemployment and managing the pandemic s…
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Cee Jay’s Money Moves: Turning Opportunities into Wealth
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I sit with Cee Jay in this episode to dive into his inspiring financial journey. From putting in extra hours and seizing every opportunity to create multiple income streams, Cee Jay's relentless work ethic and determination have paved the way for his financial freedom. Join us as we explore the valuable lessons, challenges, and triumphs that have s…
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Hot Seat Friday: How do I make my website tell the right story and attract the right people?
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In this hot seat session, community member Ted Husband wants to workshop his website if the layout is attractive enough to his target audience. Rather than focusing on layout alone, we dive into a strategy that shifts the spotlight onto his audience and make the website more about them. Together, we explore how to guide his target audience through …
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[CASE STUDY] How to Make the Most of Slow Work Periods and Make a Career Pivot | with Malinda Zehner Guerra
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist Today's guest is Malinda Zehner Guerra who is an Emmy nominated film and TV editor. She is also a long time Optimizer OG since the pre-pandemic d…
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Hot Seat Friday: How do I figure out what my unique skill set is that makes me stand out to potential employers?
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In this hot seat session, community member Debra Weinstein is looking for guidance on how to better define her unique value and stand out in her career search. While she’s been making progress with the Design Your Dream Career course, she's hit a roadblock in identifying what sets her apart—why people turn to her and what unique skills she offers. …
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STARGATE SG-1 gets stuck in a time loop (with Zack Morrison)
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Stargate SG-1: "Window of Opportunity" TV writer and director Zack Morrison, creator of the award-winning comedy pilot Canusa Street, joins us for a beloved and hilarious episode of one TV's tentpole sci-fi shows! Zack talks about his experience in creating a TV pilot and how the Stargate series influenced his work. Plus, we dig into this show's co…
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Ep263: The Art of the Pivot: Going From Freelancer to Entrepreneur | with Nick Milo
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist Today's guest is Nick Milo, a long-time Optimizer OG who’s transitioned from the entertainment industry to the realm of Personal Knowledge Manage…
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Unveiling Humanity: Conversations with Social Artist Joe Dreher aka JOEKINGATL Part 2
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In this episode, part 2 of 2, we continue to delve into the fascinating world of JOEKINGATL's passion for social art. Join us as we explore JOEKINGATL's unique art story and uncover the journey that led to its creations. Discover the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped JOEKINGATL's identity as an artist dedicated to using art as…
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TOP 5: Managing Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan Kross
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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THE OUTER LIMITS invents the first bottle episode
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The Outer Limits: "Controlled Experiment" There is nothing wrong with your podcast app. We are controlling transmission. It's another Gimmicks historical deep dive as we explore TV's very first bottle episode--a term coined by Outer Limits creator Leslie Stevens! We dig into what "bottle episode" actually means and how this installment of the sci-f…
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TOP 5: How to Future-Proof Your Creative Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger Than Your Résumé | with Christina Wallace
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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Unveiling Humanity: Conversations with Social Artist Joe Dreher aka JOEKINGATL Part 1
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In this episode, part 1 of 2, we delve into the fascinating world of JOEKINGATL's passion for social art. Join us as we explore JOEKINGATL's unique art story and uncover the journey that led to its creation. Discover the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped JOEKINGATL's identity as an artist dedicated to using art as a medium for…
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TOP 5: Chase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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Focus and Click: Ari Ivers’ of Mad Woman Studios, Love Affair with Photography
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"Focus and Click: Ari Ivers' of Mad Woman Studios, Love Affair with Photography" is a captivating journey through the lens of Ari Ivers, a talented photographer whose passion for capturing moments is evident in every frame. From the bustling city streets to serene natural landscapes, Ari's distinctive style and keen eye for detail shine through, tr…
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RUGRATS have a surreal fantasy about adulthood (with Danielle Weisberg)
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Rugrats: "What the Big People Do" TV writer Danielle Weisberg (The Simpsons, Krapopolis) joins us for one of the tentpole 90s Nicktoons from animation behemoth Klasky-Csupo, and its strange and scary imaginary tale about an adulthood with baby heads on adult bodies. We talk about Danielle's trajectory from being a Batman stand-in on Conan to writin…
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TOP 5: How to Become Resilient In the Face of Change (and Manage an Identity Crisis) | with Brad Stulberg
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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TOP 5: What Creativity Is, How It Works, and the Laws to Learning It | with Joey Cofone
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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Breaking the Stigma: A Nurse & Wife's Perspective on Mental Health w/ Tori Arnold (Part 2)
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Welcome back to part 2 of Tori Arnold's powerful story of being a devoted advocate for mental illness. In this episode we continue her first-hand experiences in supporting her husband through his battles with schizoaffective disorder, shedding light on the challenges they faced and the interventions they pursued. As we wind down the episode we expl…
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THE O.C. has a holiday coma dream (with Louie Rendon)
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The O.C.: “The Chrismukk-Huh?” It's Chrismukkah in July! Louie Rendon of The Mixed Reviews (who's appropriately recording from his beach vacation) heads to sunny California for this teen drama's It's a Wonderful Life homage, featuring an alt-world coma dream during the holidays where Ryan (Ben McKenzie) never came to Newport Beach! We talk about th…
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Ep262: How to Work with Challenging Colleagues Without Losing Your Mind (or your job) | with Amy Gallo
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Amy Gallo who is a workplace expert and cohost of Harvard Business Review's Women at Work podcast. Amy is also an author and sp…
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Reairing: STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS traps bounty hunters in a box (with Distant Echoes)
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars: "The Box" We're revisiting this early episode of Gimmicks from 2022 with new commentary! First, David talks about his own thoughts on the movie Cube and his experiences with Star Wars and The Clone Wars. Then, we present the original episode with fellow Glitterjaw friends Cass and Tommy of Distant Echoes to talk about thi…
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Ep261: Meetings Don't Have to Suck: Learn a Better Way to Create and Collaborate | with Dr. Steven Rogelberg
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My guest today is Dr. Steven Rogelberg who is an organizational psychologist and author of the new book, Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings, and according to Adam Grant, Dr. Rogelberg "knows more about how to improve meetings than anyone on earth." He has helped a number of leading organizations including Google, Facebook, Amazon, Pfi…
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