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Handled(ish): Productivity for the Imperfect is a weekly podcast hosted by Betsy A. Hays, an educator, author and speaker who is a self-proclaimed productivity nerd. It's a practical and humorous look at productivity, how to get things done well, and how to accept that a lot of things will just get "done enough" -- and that's ok. The podcast is both philosophical and practical, and included in each episode are ideas that listeners can immediately use. Because she practices what she "preaches ...
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In a world where dreams become reality and the workingman lives for the weekend. Two unlikely heroes will risk it all to find the party of a lifetime. From the city that brought you The Room, comes a new adventure, of hilarious stories and a semi-regulated rating system, Matt Mentele and Betsy Hayes are like an audio yelp. Join our two comedians as they venture out into the city of Los Angeles looking for the greatest night out on the town. Real. Honest. Opinionated. Everything from bar serv ...
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Movie Stats @ 16:43 Recap starts @ 29:40 Alicia Witt Interview @ 1:49:31 Trailer MERCH!!!!! ALL HAIL HELLCHELLA!!! Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and additional content! Rate Too Scary; Didn’t Watch 5 Stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Emily, Henley, …
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I love reading! If you do, too, you might want to read more than you do, as this is a common goal for folks. In this episode, I talk about ways that you can do just that. Happy reading! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Reading #MoreReading #LoveReading #Inspiration #Podcasts If you haven't already, please…
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Lupita Nyong’o, that guy from Stranger Things and gorgeous wonderful cat twins - we’re recapping A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE! Honored and thrilled to be joined by our real life BFF the insanely talented showrunner Kathleen Jordan (Teenage Bounty Hunters, The Decameron). Guest Intro @ 15:28 Movie stats @ 24:48 Recap starts @ 36:42 Trailer MERCH!!!!! ALL …
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Traveling is awesome (most of the time). But when we have to pivot, it can throw everything out of whack, including our schedule and our to do list. In this episode, I talk about some ways to make travel pivots not as unpleasant. And, you might have already guessed, having a sense of humor is on the top of the list. Enjoy! #HandledIsh #ImperfectPro…
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Our longest, most unhinged episode to date! This audio is edited from our LIVE show which will be available as a video episode on Moment.com/tsdw until 7/21/24. Movie Stats & Guest Intro @ 06:19 Trivia @ 32:43 Recap starts @ 49:01 Intermission @ 1:18:46 - 1:23:53 Class Action Park Mini Recap @ 2:08:14 - 2:14:00 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twit…
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Sometimes we find ourselves in an "involuntary transition" -- at work or at home, that upends our lives. Let's talk about ways to get through it, why asking for help is a good idea, and how to not ignore the good when it happens alongside the bad. 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #InvoluntaryTransition #St…
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Zero baths, endless tears - we’re recapping THE DEVIL’S BATH! Get ready to feel bad!! We love you and we hope that makes up for what you’re about to listen to ❤️ Movie stats @ 12:50 Recap starts @ 16:03 TW: Suicide, self harm Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and additional con…
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Giving gifts should be something that brings us joy, but (let's be honest) sometimes it can stress us out. Let's talk about ways we can make it less challenging and more fun! Enjoy! And have an amazing day. 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Gifts #GiftGiving #Giving #ProductiveGiftGiving #Inspiration #Podc…
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Nuns clubbing, priests conspiring, antichrists a calling, we're recapping THE FIRST OMEN with hosts of the iHeartPodcast, X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight! Join us as we discuss this film's perfect vibes!! Trailer Movie stats @ 06:32 Guest Intro @ 07:04 More movie stats @ 17:29 Recap starts @ 21:40 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Tw…
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It's episode #26 - which, since this is a weekly podcast, means that I have created 1/2 a year of content! Woo hoo! Celebrating that milestone this week by sharing a bit more about who I am and why I am doing this podcast. And, of course, I'm including a challenge for you to think about some things as well. Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProduc…
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This film has everything: the word "fuck", a little ballerina girl, blood at the correct viscosity aaaannndddd Dan Stevens playing Tim Robinson in I Think You Should Leave!! Praise be to PFT for being our friend and watching this movie - we love you forever starting at the beginning of time !!! This was originally recorded as a live video episode t…
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In addition to knowing what we are good at, we also should be aware of what we don't do well. In this episode I share some ideas about how to partner, mitigate or ask for help to make our (not so) superpowers less of a challenge for us! Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #SuperPower #NonSuperpower #Pa…
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A soft woodland breeze, murderous footsteps, bird-song and upsetting squelching, we're recapping the world's first ASMR horror film, Chris Nash's IN A VIOLENT NATURE! Stay tuned for an interview with Chris at the end of the episode! Trailer Movie stats @ 19:24 Recap starts @ 31:30 Interview with Chris Nash @ 1:28:34 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on…
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What is YOUR superpower? We all have them (lots of them, actually) - time to think about yours! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #SuperPower #SuperYou #Inspiration #Podcasts If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFV…
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Nostalgic television, psychic connection, cliff-hangers and excellent needle-drops - we're recapping Jane Schoenbrun's brilliant film I SAW THE TV GLOW! Join us and Hayes Davenport and Sean Clements (Hollywood Handbook) as our hearts break into one million pieces of TV static <3 <3 Trailer Movie stats @ 27:06 Recap @ 32:06 Follow the show: @TSDWpod…
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After a week of experiments, I've got some updates. Learn how it went making some structural and mindset changes to get me back on track(ish). Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Expectations #CourseCorrect #Inspiration #Podcasts If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video vers…
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Demonic pool water, militant marco polo rule-following, and baseball super powers, we're recapping the perfectly ridiculous NIGHT SWIM! Join us as we discover Tim's next side gig - pool demonologist! Trailer Movie stats @ 14:30 Recap @ 26:10 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes an…
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Sometimes we miss the mark, or we don't live up to our own expectations, or we just have a moment or moments that we aren't showing up the way we want to. I'm going through one of those times, so in this episode I discuss some thoughts about a course correction. Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Exp…
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ALL GREAT THINGS MUST COME TO AN END. We talked about this film for 2.5 hours but we could have gone until the end of time. Movie stats @ 29:52 Recap @ 33:05 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and additional content! Rate Too Scary; Didn’t Watch 5 Stars on Spotify and Apple Podc…
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Romance author Alyssa Jarrett is back to talk about all things freelancing (as she is also a freelance content marketer). We discuss everything from making the leap to fees to figuring out who is your best client fit. Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ More about Alyssa at www.AlyssaJarrett.com. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Auth…
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Surprise!!!! We have a very exciting episode coming on Wednesday and you MIGHT wanna listen to this one beforehand so we are releasing it from the Patreon vault! Either the best or the worst installment of the franchise, depending on if you ask Sammy or Emily. This episode was originally released in April 2022 on our Patreon. Follow the show: @TSDW…
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A mid-atlantic accent, dog in basket, photographer that can’t quit and Grace Kelly’s wit - we’re recapping Alfred Hitchcock’s REAR WINDOW! Join us as Henley recaps her second favorite film (after dune 2) Movie stats @ 22:32 Recap @ 28:34 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and ad…
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Romance author Alyssa Jarrett joins me to talk about being a productive creative writer. Find out if you are a "plotter" or a "pantser" and why using an usual font might be the cure for your writer's block. Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ More about Alyssa and her debut novel, "Love Apptually," at www.AlyssaJarrett.com. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #Productivit…
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Salamanders, Kangaroos, Sting Rays and Human DNA, we're recapping 2009's SPLICE, a movie about scientists in graphic tee's doing terrible, terrible things. We hated it! Trailer TW: Rape Movie stats @ 16:57 Recap @ 26:52 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and additional content! …
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How often do you think about where your feet are? Doing so is a great way to be more present and less distracted. And, it helps us honor our priorities. As a bonus, in this episode you get to meet my podcast mascot! Enjoy! #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #SocialMedia #BeWhereYourFeetAre #WhereAreYourFeet #Inspi…
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A recently widowed woman, an isolated road and one man who will NOT let it go, we're recapping John Hyam's 2020 thriller ALONE (not to be confused with the other 2020 horror film titled ALONE) Trailer Movie stats @ 13:13 Recap @ 18:44 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and addit…
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Do you love delegating? Most people don't. In this episode I talk about why that is, and how we can set ourselves - and others - up for success with some ideas for winning delegation. 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #WinningAtDelegating #EffectiveDelegation #Delegating #Inspiration #Podcast If you haven't…
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Oscar Isaac shirtless, Oscar Isaac in Norway, Oscar Isaac dancing, Oscar Isaac imbibing beer (shall we go on??) we're recapping EX MACHINA! Thrilled to be joined by the hilarious Raina Morris (Schmigadoon!, Emily in Paris) as we discuss Alex Garland's directorial debut! Trailer Movie stats @ 12:11 Recap @ 26:43 For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, h…
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I LOVE FRESH STARTS! In this episode, I talk about why I love fresh starts, why you may want to consider their magic (especially when it comes to productivity), and how we can sprinkle happy things into them. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #SocialMedia #FreshStarts #HappyThings #NewMonth #Inspiration #Podcast …
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Most of us reach for our phone during times of transition throughout the day. And when we do, we often initiate our "phone routine." Which is fine, of course, but perhaps there is something else we may want to do first. On this episode I share an idea that I'm trying and I encourage you to do it with me. Take the Transition Time Test and see if you…
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Watch us unravel as we recap the most fucked installment of the Twilight series yet, BREAKING DAWN PT. 1!!! Thank god we are joined by Horrorspondent, Joel Jensen, who wrote this Letterboxd review that is now burned into our brain: "There is no story here, only an all-pervading pathology hallucinated into being through the instruments of our genera…
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Social Media Coach Tori Terhune is back to talk about strategies this time - strategies for social media productivity. Learn about more ways to level up your social media game - with an added bonus conversation about event planner karma. Subscribe to Tori's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/torirterhune #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivit…
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One 70s late-night talk show host, lots of behind the scenes footage and too many unsuspecting audience members, we're recapping LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL! Trailer Movie stats @ 26:01 Recap @ 36:57 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and additional content! Rate Too Scary; Didn’t…
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My first podcast guest! Social Media Coach Tori Terhune joins me to share three fav tools to make us all more productive (and happy and effective) with our social media. Subscribe to Tori's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/torirterhune #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #SocialMedia #SocialMediaTools …
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Please hold while we add peyote and a beer can to our survival toolkit!!!!! The brilliant Avital Ash (Workshops Her Suicide Note) joins us to discuss Coralie Fargeat's insane 2017 film REVENGE....maybe our favorite "competent victim" movie yet?!? Trailer Movie stats @ 11:50 Recap @ 28:39 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagr…
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Some practical and philosophical ideas about organizing your schedule - and reducing procrastination (YAY!) - so you can do the things you want (and have) to do. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #UseTimeWell #UsingTimeWell #Inspiration #Podcast If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video …
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Time-travel, teens, therapy and the most stacked cast ever (Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze, Drew Barrymore, Seth Rogen.....let me go on?!) - we're recapping DONNIE DARKO! Henley is in the hot seat this week as she tries to recreate the movie that defined her adolescence (lol). Wish her luck. Happy Easter everyone!!! Movie s…
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In order to know how to spend our time, we need to think about who we want to be. In this episode of the podcast, I share a "lightning bolt" moment that inspired me to started thinking about this idea for me, and why all of this matters when it comes to being productive. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Lightni…
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Get out your CB radios, we're recapping JOY RIDE with Kurt Schmidt (Physical Therapy: A Movie Podcast)!! Paul Walker, Steve Zahn and Leelee Sobieski star in this perfect 2001 horror/thriller. We're coming for you Canddyyyy Canneeeee!!! Trailer Movie stats @ 13:04 Recap @ 26:31 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check o…
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Working again with the idea that if we are depleted we can't be productive, in this episode of the podcast, I encourage you to level up big with your milestone marking. It's more than just birthdays and anniversaries -- with a little imagination we can discover more milestones, mark them, and then pause to experience their joy. #HandledIsh #Imperfe…
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Four leaf clovers, pots o' gold and a murderous, shoe-obsessed little man, we're recapping the movie Jennifer Aniston wish she'd never starred in, LEPRECHAUN! Happy St. Patrick's Day to us!!! Trailer Movie stats @ 15:36 Recap @ 25:08 Check out Emily and Joel's new podcast A Couple! Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Ch…
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It's hard to do what we want to do if we are depleted, and celebrating is one way to keep ourselves motivated. In this episode I talk about how I learned the value of pausing to celebrate (S/O to Deen & Black Public Relations) and how doing more of it helps us find even more reasons (and non-reasons) to do it. 🤍🩵💙 If you haven't already, please sub…
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A step-mom, a ghost mom and two completely sane siblings, we're recapping Kim Jee-woon's A TALE OF TWO SISTERS! This South-Korean psychological horror film is just the ticket for perking up our weeks!! Just kidding! We feel terrible! Charles Dickens would be proud <3 TW: Suicide, Child Abuse Trailer Movie stats @ 20:20 Recap @ 26:28 Follow the show…
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Sometimes we hit the mark with our projects, and sometimes we miss. Misses can, however, become "not yets" with a little rethinking and creativity. Maybe you can turn a recent (or not so recent) miss into a not yet! If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFVF…
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Psychotic teens, Michael Fassbender, and a truly unfortunate ending, we're recapping EDEN LAKE! This movie has the same director as the upcoming SPEAK NO EVIL re-make.....so you know we're in for a terrible time!!!! James Watkins, you can go fuck yourself, sir!! TW: Child abuse Trailer Movie stats @ 18:17 Recap @ 20:45 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast…
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In order to do big things, sometimes we have to first narrow our scope. Like just getting today right . . . If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFVF3xug5Ut67w You can also . . . Rate and review the podcast (thank you!) Visit BetsyAHays.com (to comment and/…
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A Catholic priest, a quantum physicist, a vat of Satan-goo, and a whole new theory on the origin of Christianity, we're recapping John Carpenter's PRINCE OF DARKNESS! Thank anti-god we are joined by New York Times Columnist, Jamelle Bouie (NYT, Unclear and Present Danger) as he very casually breaks down this movie AND quantum physics for us!! This …
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Many of us suffer from "all or nothing thinking," the idea that if things aren't perfect (professionally, health-wise or in our relationships) we shouldn't keep going. In this episode, Betsy talks about imperfect wins and how they can remind us of the danger of not moving forward when things aren't going as planned (or, to sync with the name of the…
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Truth or Dare is for BULLIES and DEMONS, ok?! Trailer Movie stats @ 13:43 Recap begins @ 26:37 Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and additional content! Rate Too Scary; Didn’t Watch 5 Stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Emily, Henley, and Sammy. Advertise…
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