The Zack Arnold Podcast

By now it's no secret that sitting is bad for you, but after listening to today's episode you may get a clearer picture of how dangerous it really can be. More importantly, you might learn some really cool new ways to do something about it if you live a dominantly sedentary lifestyle.In this episode I chat with Ryan Fiorenzi, a black belt in Kung Fu and a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (the first BJJ black belt in the state of Michigan). In addition to his martial arts experience, Ryan also founded the website called startstanding.org that has a very similar mission to my own: To teach people how dangerous being sedentary all long is, and then provide you the tools to do something about it.Several years ago Ryan suffered a back injury, and while spending years dealing with debilitating pain, he discovered it wasn't so much the injury as it was his sedentary lifestyle outside of martial arts that was causing all of his pain. You'll learn all about his discoveries and how you can apply them to your own life.Show Sponsor:G-TechnologyTopics of Conversation:How Ryan's background in martial arts inspired his passion for daily movementLearning to manage chronic pain and finding proper chiropractic helpThe origin of Startstanding.orgShort-term vs. Long-term solutions for back painHow sitting poorly can negate all of your positive lifestyle choicesFinding a chiropractor/massage therapist who will assess you individuallyAdjusting your sleeping habits to improve your chronic painAvoiding the common errors of adjusting to a standing workstationUsing the pain/pleasure principle to assess your fitness goalsFocusing on cognitive and creative functionality more than simply body imageUseful Links:Athletic GreensStart Standing30 Day Standing ChallengeCervical PillowFiP Ep64: How to Diagnose, Reduce, and Eliminate Chronic PainGuest Bio:Ryan Fiorenzi has been training in the martial arts since he was young, has a black belt in Kung Fu and a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After sustaining a back injury training in Judo, he suffered with back pain for over 8 years. After a lot of research and experimentation, he's now pain free, which lead him to create startstanding.org.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of theTHAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

If you haven't already heard, I'm a big fan of using Trello. My entire life basically lives in this one program, and if they went out of business I would walk in circles all day long staring at my untied shoes. In this episode my assistant editor Natalie Boschan and I do a deep-dive Q&A into the many features and benefits of using Trello for your Post-Production workflow.Go 100% digital. Drastically reduce email. And eliminate busy work so you can focus on being creative. Trello will get you there.Topics of Conversation:Turning Trello into your task managerHow to use Trello to make your perfect To-Do ListImplementing recurring tasks into your cardsCreating your "Getting Things Done" boardHow Zack and Natalie use Trello in their workflowsUsing task management to eliminate procrastinationBuilding your notes and revisions into a Trello checklistIntegrating Google Calendar with TrelloHow to manage your subscription notificationsUseful Links:TrelloFiP Q&A SubmissionTrello BlogShow Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of theTHAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

I’m going to be honest with you: Email is killing your productivity. I know it’s tempting to believe that you’re important because your inbox is overflowing, and even better you get to look busy as you run around the office frantically responding to other people’s requests. But there is a huge difference between being “busy” and being “productive,” and in this episode Asian Efficiency expert Zack Sexton and I walk you through many different options for escaping your inbox and taking back your life.We talk about different strategies to get yourself to inbox zero, a bunch of cool apps, filters, and tricks to organize incoming email, and most importantly we break down the systems that Zack teaches over at Asian Efficiency to manage email for good. I can confidently say that learning how to tame my inbox is the the largest contributing factor determining how productive I have become. And I want to share all of my strategies with you.If you want to learn more about managing your email, Zack and the Asian Efficiency team will be hosting a free webinar.Topics of Conversation:How much time do you lose checking email?Addressing FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and other causes of losing your time to emailKeeping your creative flow active and distraction-freeCommon bad email habits that you need to be aware ofDeclaring "email bankruptcy" to become more productiveUsing filters to clean up your inboxHow to handle email on your mobile deviceDetermining which messages are actionable as a first step towards time managementCombating the cultural expectation for busyness with email organizationUseful Links:Asian Efficiency Webinar: Escape Your EmailFiP Ep23: Hacking Your Productivity with Zack SextonFiP Ep38: Task Management and Establishing RitualsFiP Ep51: Minimizing Paperwork to Maximize CreativityFiP Amazon StorefrontFiP Q&A SubmissionFiP Activity GroupsAthletic GreensOptimize Yourself ProgramUnroll.meSaneBoxAirMail AppFollowup.ccDispatch AppOmnifocusTrelloEverNoteInbox Zero Challenge: UnsubscribingInbox Zero Challenge: FiltersManaging Your EmailManaging Email on MobileGetting Your Inbox to ZeroEmail TimerOvercoming FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)Eliminating Email Ping PongCorporate Email CultureWriting Better EmailsAsian Efficiency's Simple Guide to EmailGuest Bio:Zachary is the host of The Productivity Show podcast. When he’s not recording a podcast, he’s responsible for working with Asian Efficiency clients and helping them with their productivity and business challenges.Zack is a teacher, meditator, skier and non-recovering business, caffeine and productivity junkie. With an appetite for new experiences and drive to broaden his understanding of the world, nothing gives him more pleasure than showing people the useful tools and techniques he has personally crash-tested.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

For those of you old enough to remember when Seinfeld was on the air live, it was very sad to see it end. I'll admit it...I cried during "The Clip Show." (Admit it, you did to). In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Emmy Winning Editor, Director, and Producer David Rogers, the editor behind the magic of that episode, as well as the main editor (as well as director and producer) of both The Office and currently The Mindy Project. In addition he has also worked on shows such as Newsradio, HBO's The Comeback, and Entourage (and he’s a huge comic book and sci-fi geek too).David and I examine his body of work and his career path and really break down how he was able to reach such a high level in his sector of the industry despite having such jobs as the host of an Italian restaurant, and even working as a production PA scraping up cigarette butts off the pavement at the end of a 14 hour day of shooting. You want to talk about paying your dues? This guy paid his and then some.We break down David's success into the key components that you can follow to ultimately reach success in this industry as well.Topics of Conversation:David Roger's origins and path to working in the industryHow Superman influenced Rogers to pursue filmmakingDavid's approach to directing an episode of 'The Office'Transitioning from editing to directing and producingBeing persistent to stay in control of your career trajectoryLearning to cope during periods of unemploymentHow David got his big break editing SeinfeldRoger's relationship with Greg Daniels and the flexible, creative atmosphere of 'The Office'Knowing when to take risks and turn down work to further your goalsHow David manages time to edit as well as produce and directBreaking into the industry by mastering your craft and being persistent in the face of rejectionDavid's experience on 'The Mindy Project'Useful Links:David Rogers' SiteAthletic GreensFiP Question SubmissionOptimize Yourself ProgramFiP Amazon StorefrontFiP Ep56: Advancing Your Career in Post (What They Don't Teach in Film School), Pt.1Fip Ep57: Advancing Your Career in Post (What They Don't Teach in Film School), Pt.2Guest Bio:When David Rogers was 8 years old, he saw Superman The Movie on the silver screen and knew from that point on what he wanted to do with his life. It wasn't to be a superhero, but rather he was on the path to becoming a Film and Television Director. He shot his own movies with kids from the neighborhood, videotaped Weddings and Bar Mitzvahs on weekends, graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Cinema and Photography and soon after moved out to Hollywood to make his dream a reality. His first job in television was as the Assistant Editor on Seinfeld and his first solo editing credit was Seinfeld The Chronicle, the clip show which aired right before the season finale. He went on to edit NewsRadio, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, The Comeback, Entourage, and The Office, has directed multiple episodes of the show including the hour-long penultimate episode A.A.R.M., and has directed various other shows including Parks and Recreation, The Mindy Project, The Hard Times of RJ Berger and Friends with Benefits. David currently serves as a Director/Editor/Co-Executive Producer on another show he loves, The Mindy Project, and looks forward to new new directing challenges as well as developing his own projects.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

Just weeks ago 20th Century Fox released a trailer for the upcoming horror film "Morgan," and frankly it's not the best trailer. So then why is it worth talking about? The reason it has made such an impact on our industry is that the trailer was edited partially with the assistance of artificial intelligence, namely the IBM system 'Watson.'What does this mean for our future in this industry? And more importantly, what does this mean for your job specifically?In this episode I have an in-depth conversation with Philip Hodgets and Terence Curren. Philip is the president of both Intelligent Assistance, Inc and Lumberjack System, Inc. He is an expert in pre-post, metadata-assisted editing and metadata-based post production workflows, and he’s also the author of the HD Survival Handbook. Terence is the founder of Alpha Dogs post in Burbank, California a post facility that is founded based on the talent, not the tools.Listen in to learn what you should be focusing on in your career development if you intend to still have a job in the next 5-10 years that won't be replaced by artificial intelligence. And if you're thinking 'Skynet' right about now...you're not far off.Topics of Conversation:Debunking the myths about the AI-Edited 'Morgan' TrailerHow the role of the editor will change over the next decadeKnowing when to use Script Sync, Phrase Find, and other toolsWhat part about the human component of editing is important?The development of virtual reality and what it means for future narrative storytellingUnderstanding the technology curveWhat's left for society after all jobs are automated?Managing your energy and valuing relational skills above technical knowledgeVideo games' effect on the film industryKnowing what your audience is seeing and feeling as an editorUseful Links:FiP Amazon LinkQ&A Question SubmissionAthletic GreensIntelligent Assistance, IncLumberjack System, IncMetadata GuruAlpha DogsEditors' LoungeTerry's IMDB pageGuest Bios:President of both Intelligent Assistance, Inc and Lumberjack System, Inc, Philip Hodgetts is an expert in pre-post, metadata-assisted editing and metadata-based post production workflows. As an industry analyst he has had a remarkably accurate track record on predicting developments within technology. An experienced and highly-respected trainer and industry expert, Philip has written extensively online across a wide range of topics: Metadata Guru . He is the author of The HD Survival Handbook and The New Now: How to grow your production or post-production business in a changed and changing world among other titles. Philip has presented at many conferences and seminars around the world.Terry has had a passion for filmed entertainment since the age of 12, when he began creating home movies with an old 8MM camera. >>He began his career in the early 1980s by directing, editing and producing music videos and a direct-to-video feature film. In 1986, he spearheaded the evolution of a major post-production facility’s edit bays, where he became senior editor in short order. His reviews and tutorials of emerging post technologies have appeared in Post, DV Magazine and other publications.In 2002, sending a change in the industry, he started Alpha Dogs, a post production facility based on the talent instead of the gear they used. In 2003 he started Editors' Lounge, a hip forum for post production professionals.His extensive knowledge of post production products and workflows along with his rich editorial and color-correction experience, has earned him the recognition of his peers and a legion of loyal clients.Visit Terry's IMDB page.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

"How can I create a demo reel without any work, and how can I get work without a demo reel?" is a question almost as timeless as the chicken/egg argument. Until recently this was an incredibly difficult problem to solve, but with the advent of so much new technology as well as the ability to download videos from online sites, this process has become much easier.In this episode I have an in-depth conversation with EditStock founder Misha Tenenbaum about how his company provides the raw material necessary for editors to learn their craft and perfect it for many different genres, and more importantly how to craft the perfect demo reel in the 21st century (funny enough, it doesn't involve creating a "reel" at all).Topics of Conversation:Using raw dailies (EditStock.com) to learn how to cut scenesHow to build a demo reelTools to build an online website portfolioOvercoming the paradox of needing a reel to get an editing jobHow to highlight your editing skill rather than listing your projectsMaking a strong impression with your portfolio siteManaging criticism and feedback to become a better editorMalcom Gladwell's 10,000 hoursSeeking mentorship that will strengthen your workChoosing jobs that promote growthUseful Links:EditStock on FacebookEditStockZack's Portfolio SiteQ&A SubmissionsAthletic GreensFiP Amazon LinkFiP EditStock Promotion (Use code: 'FIT' at checkout for a 15% discount)Guest Bio:Misha is the founder of EditStock.com, a site that provides professional quality film footage for editors to practice with.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA. 

In this month's Q&A podcast we answer a wide range of questions:What are some good tools to use to hack your standing workstation to avoid bad posture and fatigue?How can you deal with micromanaging producers & directors who never allow you to take even short bathroom breaks during an edit session?How can you overcome the fear that you haven't progressed enough in your editing career?If you work long hours how can you counteract a racing mind and get deeper sleep?How can you make sense of different supplements like Shakeology, Nutreince, or Athletic Greens?Useful Links:Athletic GreensTopo MatTrelloDynamic WorkstationAvid Editor's of FacebookMental Health in Post ProductionHow To Get The Best Sleep Of Your Life MelatoninPivot SeatShow Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

We all know what it's like to sit on the mix stage at 4pm on a Friday and try to resist the plate of warm chocolate chip cookies. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the occasional indulgence. But if find yourself constantly exhausted by the barrage of unhealthy food options in the post-industry, you need a better strategy.In this episode I have an in-depth conversation with Meredith Gold, the founder of the program 'The Kung Food Way.' Meredith is one of the rare few people I've come across who not only has an extensive background working in the post-production industry but also has a lot of knowledge of athletics (being a black belt herself) as well as nutrition.Meredith is a scenario-based self-defense instructor as well as a holistic nutrition coach, a member of Black Belt Magazine's Hall of Fame and was even voted their 'Woman of the Year.' Her program draws parallels between everyday safety/self-defense strategies and healthy lifestyle choices.If you're fed up with working in post because the food options are always terrible, this episode will provide you with the basic defense strategies you need to begin making healthier choices.Topics of Conversation:Meredith’s history balancing her pursuit of self-defense and post productionHow she used her experience to help people live confidently and holisticallyLearning to be aware of the food you eat and how it affects you physiologicallyRecognizing the difference between necessary eating and unnecessary eatingHow keeping a food journal can drastically change your nutrition awarenessMaintaining your boundaries even when you make mistakesKnowing your limits and giving yourself permission to let others know them tooCombating the bombarding nature of food advertisingHow setting boundaries can actually draw people closer to youUsing the 80-20 principle in your dietLearning to recognize patterns of unhealthy eating and physically removing yourself from temptationMaintaining healthy habits with new ritualsAltering your path in the grocery store to encourage healthier choicesDefending your body and your health with fierocityUseful Links:The Kung Food WayRaw Power Self DefenseAthletic GreensPrepDishFreshlyKitchen KarateGuest Bio:Meredith Gold is a scenario-based self defense and empowerment instructor, as well as a holistic nutrition coach. Her program, The Kung Food Way, draws parallels between everyday safety/self defense strategies and healthy food and lifestyle choices. She is a former feature film and sound assistant editor who left post production in 2002 to pursue this new career direction.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

How much time do you spend every day in your email and your various other inboxes? How about running errands, paying bills, posting messages to social media, or any one of fifty other repetitive tasks that never seem to end? It can often seem nearly impossible to manage the amount of things that have to be done on a regular basis, but the good news is there is a better way.In this episode I have a rapid-fire conversation with Ari Meisel, the co-founder of Less Doing as well as the author of such books as "Less Doing, More Living" and "The Art Of Less Doing." We talk about how you can organize, automate, and outsource much of the needless busy work in your life so you can focus more on the important work you should be doing instead.Topics of Conversation:Ari’s battle with Crohn’s disease and his path to efficient livingHow to eliminate stress systematicallyThe Importance of outsourcing and automating your lifeDefining your “why” and using that to frame your goalsUsing tracking to catch up to the ubiquity of technologyQuantifying your problems and learning to tackle them efficientlyHow to minimize multitasking and open up your scheduleLearning the difference between efficiency and productivityBatching work into categories to make it more manageableBattling the time-wasting nature of emailWhat apps/plugins most successfully maximize group communicationThe importance of setting macro goals for your dayUseful Links:FiP Activity Groups10 Productivity Tools to Help You Work Smarter, Not HarderAthletic GreensQ&A SubmissionsLess Doing WebsiteLess Doing, More Living: Make Everything in Life EasierThe Art Of Less Doing: One Entrepreneur's Formula for a Beautiful LifeIFTTT (If This Then That)SaneBoxFollowUp.ccGoogle InboxTrelloZapierGuest Bio:Ari’s story starts in 2006, when some unexpected news derailed his booming real estate career: Crohn’s Disease: A highly-debilitating digestive ailment, Crohn's barred Ari from leading a normal life. He lost weight, energy, and the ability to work with regularity—in fact, there were times he could only work for sixty minutes a day.With a blossoming business to run, Ari knew an hour per day was unacceptable. Against the advice of doctors and loved-ones, Ari embarked upon an extraordinarily painful journey to cure what medical textbooks consider an incurable disease.Through excruciating amounts of trial and error, Ari not only regained control of his life but beat this seemingly unbeatable disease—and is now symptom-free.Less Doing, More Living; Less Doing Virtual Assistants; and Less Doing BPO are the result of Ari’s amazing journey back to health, happiness, and well-being.Ari currently lives in New York City, where he spends every ounce of free time with his loving wife, Anna, and four fantastic kids—Benjamin, Lucas, Sébastien, and little Chloe.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

In today's 24/7 always connected society, it's so easy to get caught up in the noise and distractions of everyday life. The constant barrage of emails, Facebook notifications, and Twitter posts may keep you occupied in the moment (and more importantly make you look "busy"), but they're also keeping you from doing the important work you should be doing to advance yourselves.Learning how to manage your focus and avoid distractions is an absolutely vital skill to master if you want to be successful, and once you do so you will easily move ahead of 99% of the people you are competing against for jobs in the post-production industry.In this episode I have an in-depth conversation with Yogis Anonymous co-founder Ally Hamilton, author of the new book "Yoga's Healing Power." We talk about how spending as little as five to ten minutes a day on your yoga mat (even if it's in front of your desk) can rewire your brain to be less distracted and more focused on the important work you should be doing instead of reacting moment to moment to your various devices.Topics of Conversation:Making Yoga accessible to everyoneThe 8 Limbs of YogaWhat does yoga have to do with you?Yogic Philosophy and its relationship with the bodyRecognizing painful patterns in your life and learning to correct themWhat can yoga do for you?Replacing your negative inner dialogue with positivityWhat your yoga mat says about you and the people around youHow being present leads to successUsing technology to bring yoga classes to everybodyListening to your peers and how presence encourages connectivityHow yogic philosophy will help your careerWhy strong focus and time management makes you value other peopleAlly's new book: Yoga's Healing PowerUseful Links:Yogis AnonymousAlly's BlogYoga's Healing PowerGuest Bio:Ally Hamilton has been teaching yoga for twenty years and holds a passion for breaking down the gifts of the ancient practice and making them accessible to all. "They are so relevant, helpful and, in my opinion, necessary if we want to find peace, happiness and fulfillment in our modern, busy, SmartPhone-carrying, kids screaming in the backseat, mortgage is due, lives!"Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.