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Episode 392: Probably Should Have Foam Rolled with Elaine Low

Mar 9, 2026
Elaine Low, staff writer at The Ankler who covers Hollywood business and loves recreational tennis, joins to discuss whether awards still matter and how tech is reshaping studios. She talks AI landing on sets and in workflows. Conversations touch on new formats like vertical serialized shorts, changing career ladders for Gen Z, and why tennis is her main self-care.
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ADVICE

Stretch After Singles And Foam Roll To Recover

  • Do active recovery after singles and at least stretch after play.
  • Elise Hu says she stretches or does a little yoga after singles, and regrets skipping foam rolling after long play.
ANECDOTE

Four Hours Of Tennis Back‑To‑Back Ended In Sudden Death

  • Elaine describes a brutal doubleheader that became four hours of tennis back-to-back.
  • She played a two-hour doubles match, then a two-hour singles match ending in sudden-death, and warns against it.
INSIGHT

Oscars Still Matter Inside The Industry Bubble

  • Awards still matter inside the industry bubble even as public viewership drops.
  • Elaine Low notes Oscars remain the most prestigious award and drive industry opportunities and cultural conversation for some viewers.
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