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Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerMedical Expert WorkSara Schaefer discusses medical expert work with Dr. Amy Fogelman, founder of High Rock Experts and High Rock Academy (medical expert consulting firm and educational platform), and Dr. Jill Cramer, neurologist and medical expert in Virginia. 2025-03-3139 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerBeing a Fact WitnessSara Schaefer discusses with Dr. Cassandra Curtis how it works when you are asked to be a fact witness in a medical legal case, including the difference between a fact witness and an expert witness, what you may be asked to do, what you should not do, and how best to communicate with the attorneys involved.2024-12-0216 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTypes of Careers: Multiple FellowshipsSara Schaefer discusses doing multiple fellowships with Dr. Akanksha Sharma, neuro-oncologist and palliative medicine specialist, and Dr. Chantale Branson, movement disorders and sleep medicine specialist. They discuss the ups and downs of doing multiple fellowships, job hunting, practicing, and the reasons they chose to pursue this path.2024-09-2431 min
The Thriving Equine Professional | Career Connections, Equine Industry Resources, Career Advice.71 | From the Judging Ring to Thriving Equine Professional at Zoetis with Sara SchaeferIn this episode of The Thriving Equine Professional, host Jodi Lynch Findley speaks with Sara Schaefer, a pioneering figure in the equine and agricultural education sectors. Coming from a dairy farm background in Wisconsin and now residing in Iowa, Sara's career path has been anything but linear. As the Manager of Training and Facilitation for Livestock Programs at Zoetis, Sara shares how her diverse experiences in 4-H, collegiate horse judging, and academia have shaped her professional journey. Listeners will learn about her pivot from a potential career in horse training to impactful roles in agribusiness education and extension programming...2024-09-0537 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTypes of Careers: Sports Team PhysicianSara Schaefer discusses the subspecialty of sports neurology and the opportunities for neurologists to work on the side lines at sporting events, with Dr. Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, sports neurologist and sports neurology fellowship director at University of Connecticut and Hartford Healthcare. They discuss who works for sports teams, the nitty gritty of the gigs, and how to learn more and get involved.2024-07-1917 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerFinances of Practice: The G2211 CodeSara Schaefer discusses the new E/M add-on code G2211 for longitudinal outpatient care with Dr. Korwyn Williams, child neurologist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Chair of the Coding and Payment Policy (Co-Pay) subcommittee at the American Academy of Neurology.2024-02-0121 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTypes of Careers: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Sara Schaefer speaks with Dr. Paul Lee, child neurologist and Director of Division Neurology 2 at the FDA, and Dr. Daniela Pimentel Maldonado, neuroimmunologist and clinical reviewer at the FDA. They discuss what they do, how it differs from other jobs in academia, industry, or at the NIH, and what about their work gets them out of bed every morning. 2024-01-1830 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerWork Life and Wellness: Navigating Family Health IssuesSagari Betté discusses navigating unexpected family health issues with Sara Schaefer, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Yale and founder of this podcast, and Kathrin LaFaver, Movement Disorders and Lifestyle Medicine Neurologist in Saratoga Springs, NY. They discuss the evolution of health concerns in their own family members, how that acutely and chronically altered their career trajectories, what they learned about the patient and caregiver perspective in medicine, and how it contributes to the way that they approach patient care. 2023-12-1940 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerAbout Face: Returning to Academia (Can it be done?)Sara Schaefer discusses returning to academia from the private practice world- can it be done? With incoming Chair of Neurology at St. Louis University Dr. Diana Greene-Chandos, and Dr. Okeanis Vaou- Associate Prof of Neurology, Division Chief of Movement Disorders, and Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Wellness at UT San Antonio. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of spending time in private practice before returning to academics and the fluidity of our careers as physicians. 2023-11-2131 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerDo You Have Any Disclosures? Conflicts of InterestSara Schaefer discusses conflicts of interest and the Sunshine Act with attorneys John Hutchins, General Counsel of the American Academy of Neurology, and Mimi Riley, Professor of Law, Public Health Sciences, and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Learn all about the levels of oversight, what kinds of things need to be disclosed, who discloses them and to whom, how they can impact your career, and where you might get tripped up. 2023-11-0224 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerCareer Development: Physician CoachingSara Schaefer discusses physician coaching with Barbara Hoese, professional coach and developer of the American Academy of Neurology Emerging Leaders Program, and Dr. Susana Bowling, neurologist and physician coach. They discuss reasons they became coaches, what they love about coaching, the process of becoming a coach, the structure of coaching and reasons physicians may seek coaching, benefits of coaching, and more.2023-09-2530 min
Do You Need A Ride? with Chris Fairbanks and Karen KilgariffFlashback: In the Car with Sara SchaeferIn this classic episode, Karen and Chris give the witty and charming Sara Schaefer a ride to Meltdown Comics in LA! No spoiler that this episode is chock full of goodness. Sara regales our hosts with the plot holes of 50 Shades of Grey, but she also might want to wear your skin. Get ready to learn the finer points of stance practice, flower play, and Ted Talks.Follow DYNAR:https://www.instagram.com/dynarpodcast/ https://twitter.com/DynarPodcast https://www.facebook.com/dynarpodcast/ Buy Merch! https://www...2023-08-281h 02Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerFinances of Practice: Inpatient BillingSara Schaefer gets into the weeds of inpatient billing and coding with Dr. Marc Nuwer, Neurophysiology Department Head at UCLA and member of the CPT and Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) Advisory Panels, and Dr. Inna Keselman, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology Quality Officer at UCLA. They discuss coding "families," CPT codes, new vs. subsequent encounters, diagnostic codes and levels of service- a great primer for moving into the inpatient space and maximizing your yield on billing. 2023-07-1034 min
Everything is FinePost-40 Comedy 101— with Sara Schaefer!Our guest today is Sara Schaefer. Sara is a critically acclaimed stand up comedian, writer, and artist. Sara's a longtime standup comedian who has written for numerous television programs including "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" and she won two Emmy awards for her work at Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The New York Times called her new solo show 'Going Up' “ambitious and nimble” and “a feat of comedy.” She’s currently touring with "Going Up" in the US and, later this summer, Europe (head’s up listeners in Copenhagen!)SHOW NOTESYou can find Sar...2023-06-201h 00Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerNow What? Transition to Attendinghood in AcademiaKatherine Fu speaks with Dr. Sara Schaefer, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Yale School of Medicine, Associate Program Director of the Neurology Residency program and Program Director of the Movement Disorders Fellowship, and Dr. Parneet Grewal, Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina and a vascular neurologist, about the transition from training to attendinghood in academia. They cover the surprises and pitfalls, tips and tricks, networking, mentorship, time management, and more. 2023-06-1636 min
Sleeping with CelebritiesSara Schaefer Says Size Matters“Sara Schaefer is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and author,” says the website Wikipedia. And who are we to disagree with such a characterization? Our only quibble with this description is that it fails to list her notable status as a miniaturist. That’s right, Sleepyheads, Sara builds tiny, tiny versions of things that are, in real life, quite a bit larger. We think you’ll enjoy this journey into miniaturization and perhaps Sara’s art will make your stresses and worries seem smaller and more manageable as well. Or maybe she’ll just distract you for a while. Sara was bor...2023-05-2454 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerAbout Face: Leaving AcademiaSara Schaefer discusses leaving the familiar pastures of academia for other pursuits with Drs. Wanda Castro (industry), Kathrin LaFaver (community practice), and Audrey Nath (remote/locums).2023-03-1531 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTaking a Gap Year: Between Medical School and ResidencySara Schaefer discusses taking a gap year between medical school and residency for either personal or professional reasons (or both!) with Carine Maurer, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Stonybrook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, and Nisha Chhabria, Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, ADBH at Eisai.2023-02-0116 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerThe Art of Saying NoSara Schaefer discusses the art of saying "no"-- the when, the why, the how-- and how it contributes to wellness and career development, with Dr. Brenda Banwell, Chief of Child Neurology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Dr. Zach London, Neurology Residency Program Director at the University of Michigan.2023-01-1631 min
Bleav in The Comedy Bureau Field ReportEp. 146: Sara Schaefer & Finding Yourself in Comedy (After Trying Everything)When it comes to doing all the things in comedy, few have done it quite like Sara Schaefer. Her career spans being an acclaimed stand-up comedian, an Emmy award winning writer, having her own late night talk show with Nikki Glaser, and, amongst everything else, a celebrated miniaturist. Her latest project, a solo show that's a loving satire of the art and business of comedy, Going Up with Sara Schaefer, is about to go on tour and we talk to Schaefer, on this week's TCB Field Report about finding her way in comedy, then adapting for lots of gigs...2023-01-111h 55
The Bitchuation RoomNepo Man Babies w/John Iadarola & Sara Schaefer (Ep162)Rich idiots are getting caught this week. First Elon's Twitter policy-by-polling spins out of control and then the January 6th House committee concludes that yes indeed Trump (and others) should be criminally charged for the insurrection. John Iadarola of The Damage Report joins Francesca to bitch about it all and how sad it is that nobody reads anymore. And comedian Sara Schaefer joins to to talk about making it in Hollywood and which "nepo baby" to save from the fictional guillotine. Finally Francesca's solo stream about whether Avatar 2 is appropriation or appreciation. I see you, James Cameron. 2022-12-211h 18
Side CraftsMiniatures and Vintage Cross-Stitch with Sara SchaeferIn this episode, Jocelyn talks to comedian and writer Sara Schaefer about her work as a miniaturist and cross-stitcher. Sara creates incredible miniatures in one-inch scale, which range from dollhouses to dioramas and even a miniature comedy club, the Haha Hole. We discuss how Sara got into miniatures, how working as a miniaturist has changed her perspective on the world, her love of vintage cross-stitch patterns, and what she describes as the “auntiecore” lifestyle. We also talk about how our society genders handcrafting as female and the visual arts as male - and the implications of this framing. Sara is a...2022-12-0842 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTaking a Gap Year: Between Residency and FellowshipSara Schaefer discusses taking a gap year (or years!) between residency and fellowship with movement disorders fellow Christian Amlang and ICU EEG fellow Paul Sanmartin. Both of these neurologists took gap years between residency and fellowship as neurohospitalists, and took advantage of that time to explore travel, family time, hobbies, and more.2022-12-0518 min
Life in the Credits069 Deep Water with Comedian Sara SchaeferSara Schaefer, Comedian, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Deep Water, a 2022 thriller. Sara shares what it’s like having a career as a writer and stand up comedian. She discusses writing for “unscripted” television, getting her own talk show ‘Nikki and Sara Live’ on MTV, and the process of recording a half hour special on Comedy Central. Sara shares how she gets into the voices of the hosts she’s writing for, writing for Netflix’s History of Swear Words with Nicolas Cage, and developing her first solo show “Going Up.” Sara plays our “I Wouldn’t Call It Romance” game.
2022-12-021h 01Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTypes of Careers: Joining the MilitaryIn this episode, Sara Schaefer discusses joining the military with neurologists Jennifer Crum Bailey and Rachel Rosenbaum, who were both involved in the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) through the US armed forces. Learn about how and when you can join, perks, logistics, things to consider, and what they enjoy most about their careers.2022-11-1634 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTypes of Careers: US Department of DefenseSara Schaefer discusses working at the US Department of Defense and other career paths within the US government with neuroinfectious disease physician Dr. Ana-Claire Meyer. 2022-10-2222 min
How To Survive with Danielle & KristineHow To Survive Being Lost At Sea & Riding The Waves with Sara SchaeferThis week Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive being lost at sea, and the hilarious Sara Schaefer joins us to talk about her white water rafting adventure.In this week's episode, we discuss Adnan Syed of Serial fame's release from prison.Danielle is reading Compulsion, a 1956 novel by Meyer Levin (aka Meyer Lemon), also a movie starring a very young Dean Stockwell! You can watch the entire thing here! They are both based on the infamous Leopold and Loeb case.Danielle shared some powerful tips if you ever find yourself lost at sea. She a...2022-09-271h 11Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerFinances of Practice: Outpatient BillingSara Schaefer gets into the details of outpatient billing and coding including time vs. medical decision-making based billing, current procedural terminology (CPT) codes, modifiers, diagnostic codes, what happens on the insurance company end, and strategies to bill correctly but maximally for your practice. Guests Marc Nuwer, Neurophysiology Department Head at UCLA and member of the CPT and Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) Advisory Panels, and Rohit Marawar, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Wayne State University. Disclaimer: This podcast is an overview. Billing and coding rules depend on your state and the insurance company of the patient. Confer with your...2022-09-1039 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTypes of Careers: TelemedicineSara Schaefer discusses the ins and outs of telemedicine, including day-to-day practice, credentialing and reimbursement, quality of life, and more, with telestroke physician Theresa Sevilis and outpatient teleneurologist Maria Ramirez Hubbard.2022-07-2834 min
The Schaefer Shakedown29: Crocs & BearsSara has finally succumbed to the allure of Crocs. The relentless bad news has Sara considering escaping to the woods, and is drawn to the show Alone as such. Alone brings up the subject of bears, so this is a perfect opportunity to share an interview Sara did with her 5-year-old nephew Henry about his obsession with bears.2022-07-1144 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerFinances of Practice: Personal FinanceSara Schaefer discusses many facets of personal finance- including loan repayment, budgeting and cash flow, disability and life insurance, saving for retirement, employer matching, how to educate yourself about personal finances, and how to find a financial advisor who you can trust- with physician financial advisor Tyler Olson.2022-07-0541 min
The Schaefer Shakedown28: If You Feel The Light Push Toward ItSara and Caitlin cut right to the auntiecore chase: no aunt can ignore the recent flood of shitty SCOTUS decisions, especially the overturning of Roe v Wade. A thoughtful, rage-y, and tearful discussion about the abortion debate, where we go when we die, and ways to help not harm.2022-07-011h 12The Schaefer Shakedown27: Thunder & WritingSara is dogsitting and describes how LA lightning just hits different. A recent trip to Costco scored savings and sweatpants, Caitlin struggles to find pants long enough, and Sara discovered a workout app tailored to her needs. Caitlin once got run over by a minivan in a Taco Bell parking lot, and she is now rehabbing some saws. And finally, a conversation about navigating mean writers' rooms and the memory of a mean English professor.2022-06-281h 23The Schaefer Shakedown26: River Writing & Lazy NipsAfter letting a previously recorded episode go stale, Sara and Caitlin reunite to discuss a cathartic conversation, a camping trip to Northern Idaho, a harder-than-expected recovery from surgery, and the debut of her new solo show, Going Up. Caitlin discovered a scorpion on the property and envisions her vision for the future of the homestead. And finally, Sara ponders her final wishes.2022-06-2255 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerFinances of Practice: RVUsSara Schaefer gets into the details of relative value units (RVUs)- where they come from, how they are calculated, and how they are used in billing, insurance reimbursement, and physician compensation- with Marc Nuwer, Neurophysiology Department Head at UCLA and member of the CPT and Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) Advisory Panels, and Rohit Marawar, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Wayne State University.2022-06-2027 minThe Schaefer Shakedown25: Getting Something Off My ChestRecorded last week, Sara and Caitlin share their initial reactions to the shooting in Uvalde, ponder the possibility and power of a general strike, and wonder how many guns someone might need while living on a farm. Then, Sara shares about her health scare and the answers that finally came after surgery. 2022-06-021h 19Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerGME: Writing and Reading Letters of RecommendationSara Schaefer discusses the art of writing a letter of recommendation and the perspective of the reader with Neurology Program Directors Jeremy Moeller at Yale School of Medicine and Zach London at University of Michigan.2022-05-2836 minThe Schaefer Shakedown24: Angry & LargeSara recaps her experience working with Arsenio Hall and Caitlin details a grill restoration. Sara's garden is thriving, and they discuss how they manage pests outside vs. inside. The Roe v Wade news is demoralizing, and they ponder how they can keep fighting within the system that exists. Which leads to a discussion of the history of comedy, a comedian's purpose and the impact of one's work on personal relationships.2022-05-231h 23Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerArts in Neurology: WritingSara Schaefer interviews author neurologists Elie Sternberg, author of NeuroLogic and other books, and Aaron Berkowitz, author of One by One by One, about how they got started with writing, their writing and publication process, what they find fulfilling, and how it influences their neurology practices.2022-05-2350 minThe Schaefer Shakedown23: Going Full Circle on Full CircleA lovely little conversation about keeping yourself together while hurtling towards destruction. An update on the garden, Sara's gig with Arsenio Hall, getting back into performing, and finding perspective in the cosmos.2022-05-171h 14Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTypes of Careers: Concierge/Direct Care NeurologySara Schaefer speaks with two direct care neurologists Hope O’Brien, founder and CEO of Headache Center of Hope in Cincinnati, OH, and Diana Blum, founder of Peninsula Private Neurology in Menlo Park, CA. They discuss what this model of patient care means, their reasons for choosing it, the patient populations and differences in the doctor/patient relationships compared to employed practice, the day-to-day of direct care practice, and how it has impacted their work/life balance.2022-05-0639 minThe Schaefer Shakedown22: Bed Crumbs & General Meetings with Joe RandazzoBeloved Schaefer Shakedown announcer and comedy writer Joe Randazzo joins Sara and Caitlin for a chat about the mess that comes with kids, writer's rooms, general meetings, divorce, collecting as a hobby, and saying "I love you."2022-04-161h 16The Schaefer Shakedown21: Screen Printing & Bee SweatersSara and Caitlin are wearing auntiecore shirts, so Sara asks Caitlin about her screen printing process. They discuss the necessity of cleaning up after one's self and the rise of Dish Boy. And then a cathartic conversation about a ridiculous Grammy win, performing alongside known creeps, and the bad arguments people make when defending their comedy god. Sorry, we're pulling a thread only to find a sweater made of bees.2022-04-091h 26Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerCareer Development: Building your Promotional Packet in AcademicsSara Schaefer discusses the timeline and process of promotion and how to build your promotional packet in academics with Emily Gilmore, Associate Professor of Neurology, and Serena Spudich, Gilbert H. Glaser Professor of Neurology and Neuroinfectious Disease and Global Neurology Division Chief, both at Yale School of Medicine. Both of these neurologists are directly involved in mentorship for promotion and sit on promotional committees at department and/or medical school levels.2022-04-0139 minThe Schaefer Shakedown20: Slow Drip & Slow ObservationSara talks about rain and drip irrigation in the garden, and her strategies to control pests. Then she discusses the skill of observation, the second slap heard round the world, and the benefits of silence.2022-03-301h 30Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerGetting A Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)Sara Schaefer discusses using combined medical and business degrees with two MD/MBA neurologists Hope O'Brien, founder and CEO of Headache Center of Hope in Cincinnati, OH, and Paul Fu, Chief Medical Officer of Sturdy Memorial Associates, an ambulatory medical system in Massachusetts.2022-03-2119 minThe Schaefer Shakedown19: Tomatomania & Stand Ups on FilmSara went to something called "Tomatomania" and Caitlin has an achy wisdom tooth. Sara recaps a lunch with a new friend which leads to a discussion of the double standards when it comes to legendary women comedians, the way fictional comedians are portrayed on TV, the difficulty of portraying stand up, and the sometimes challenge of enjoying entertainment as someone who works in entertainment. 2022-03-181h 20The Schaefer Shakedown18: Fruit Trees and Meat RiversSara recaps her trip to Florida which leads to a discussion about retirement on the homestead. Caitlin details her fruit tree situation, Sara answers a fan question about digitizing old home movies, and the two compare pizza dough recipes. Finally, Sara interviews her sister Cristy Zeller about charcuterie boards.2022-03-121h 16Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerTypes of Careers: Adding Peds to Your Adult PracticeSara Schaefer discusses adding pediatrics to an adult neurology practice with epileptologist Ben Blond and neuromuscular specialist Simona Treidler, both practicing neurologists at Stonybrook Medicine.2022-03-0726 minThe Schaefer Shakedown17: Playing Piano & The ShoehornSara and Caitlin discuss winter in Joshua Tree, Sara's hobby that's just for her, a church talent show gone wrong and a romantic video. Then, they delve into the topic of hacky transphobic jokes and a legendary comedian who has let them down.2022-02-251h 26The Schaefer Shakedown16: Defining AuntiecoreSara is pleased to announce that Caitlin Gill will be joining the podcast as Vice President. Catching up on their weeks, they discuss base boards, both miniature and regular-sized. They try to define "auntiecore" and the role of the aunt in society. Then, a discussion about Sara's unexpected set at Largo, followed by an unexpected interruption by Sara herself.2022-02-191h 02Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerContracts and Worth: Academic Contracts Part IIIn these paired episodes, Sara Schaefer discusses academic contracts with Louise McCullough, Professor and Chair of Neurology at the University of Texas Houston and Chief of Neurology at Memorial Hermann Hospital, Lauren Sansing, Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, and Karen Davila, board-certified healthcare attorney at the Florida Healthcare Law Firm. Part I focuses on contract components, terminology, and things to think about during the process, while Part II focuses more on negotiation.2022-02-1725 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerContracts and Worth: Academic Contracts Part IIn these paired episodes, Sara Schaefer discusses academic contracts with Louise McCullough, Professor and Chair of Neurology at the University of Texas Houston and Chief of Neurology at Memorial Hermann Hospital, Lauren Sansing, Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, and Karen Davila, board-certified healthcare attorney at the Florida Healthcare Law Firm. Part I focuses on contract components, terminology, and things to think about during the process, while Part II focuses more on negotiation.2022-02-1628 minNeurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerIntroduction to the PodcastSara Schaefer, podcast founder and executive producer, discusses what topics this podcast will cover, our goals and motivations for production, and how to engage with our team. 2022-02-1603 minThe Schaefer Shakedown15: Beginner Homesteading with Caitlin GillSara reports back about some reading she's been doing and reflects on finding her inner cheetah. Then, a delightful conversation about taking a break from stand up, the desert life, and starting a homestead with comedian and t-shirt maker Caitlin Gill!2022-02-111h 18The Schaefer Shakedown14: Sowing the Seeds (of Doubt)Sara thinks about February in a new way, details her seed starting operation, discusses "unexpected emotional breakdown movies," and digs into recent debates over misinformation, censorship, and "doing your own research."2022-02-051h 14
If You’re an Old SoulCurtain Twitcher: Comedian Sara Schaefer talks hobbies for old souls, stand-up stories, and ”Grannycore”We are back for 2022! Our first guest of the year is comedian Sara Schaefer ("Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," "Nikki & Sara Live"), who truly embodies the old soul spirit and lifestyle. She pitches us the benefits of tangible hobbies like crafting miniatures, and even delves into “extreme quilting.” Sara also discusses the highs and lows of being a stand-up comic, and fills us in on her biggest influences. We even bond over sharing the quintessential childhood experience of an old soul, where your best friends are really just older siblings and teachers. Plus, we ask Sara to take a Buzz...2022-02-021h 12The Schaefer Shakedown13: A Little Yarn with Annette O'TooleA magical and harrowing couple of weeks left Sara exhausted. To restore balance she turned to tiny crochet. Then, actress and master knitter Annette O'Toole joins to discuss the best places to buy yarn, the boundless benefits of knitting, and what it's like starring in the hit Netflix series "Virgin River."2022-01-281h 21The Schaefer Shakedown12: Shredding Dead Leaves & Bad TakesTo begin, Sara takes you on a little adventure in her backyard and completes the task of shredding 40 gallons of dead leaves. Then, she breaks down a bad article about the "new rules" of Hollywood, and ends with a solemn prayer.2022-01-141h 08The Schaefer Shakedown11: No RegretsyIt's 2022 and thanks to a week of weird bad luck and pandemic whiplash, Sara's future looks blank. Sara shares her tips for starting an Etsy shop, ponders pandering, and reflects on female comedians and sex jokes. Finally, Sara's friend Kim shares a cautionary tale about angering the Etsy Integrity Team.2022-01-061h 24The Schaefer Shakedown10: The Perils of Handmade Holiday GiftsSara is back! After a brief litany of excuses and promises for 2022, Sara delves into the world of holiday gift-making and shares some handmade gifts that listeners have created for loved ones. Then, Sara's sister Ross joins to discuss what it's like being an un-crafty person who is on the receiving side of Sara's neurotic Christmas crafting. 2021-12-231h 12
You, Me, Empathy202: Being In a System and Dismantling It Too with Sara SchaeferOn Episode 202 of You, Me, Empathy, Sara Schaefer and I explore not waiting for permission to do the thing you love, navigating the business of comedy (and the trolls within it), Sara’s “gentle granny with a dark streak” persona, and how to be in a system and dismantle it too.
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The Schaefer ShakedownGrand (Sara’s memoir!)Sara on InstagramSara on TwitterGo see Sara’s miniature comedy show in person (or streaming) December 11!Boundaries & the Holidays - Free Zoom Nov 24!Join us De...2021-11-221h 29The Schaefer Shakedown9: Twenty YearsSara faces off with a black widow spider and calls the Comedy Human Resources helpline. But mainly, she's thinking about shared grief.2021-09-241h 02The Schaefer Shakedown8: Fully Cozy & The Complications of UpcyclingAutumn has come early in Sara's mind. She considers a name for the fandom, leads us on a guided meditation, and Bethy Squires returns for another installment of HobbyWatch to talk about the ethical minefield of upcycling, vintage, and fast fashion.2021-08-311h 08The Schaefer Shakedown7: Compost Tea & MalaiseSara has been in a rut, but compost tea and fungi are bringing her back to life. She tells you how to get a TV show on the air in 3 easy steps, recaps her miniature comedy show at the HaHa Hole, analyzes Bo Burnham's latest special, and considers retirement.2021-07-3154 minThe Schaefer Shakedown5: Ultra Very Light Dusty RoseSara is naming names, using an intricate code of DMC embroidery floss colors. She discusses the recent cancellation of a toxic gatekeeper and the culture of silence in her business. Schaefer comin'.2021-06-1259 minThe Schaefer Shakedown4: Fuckin' LindaSara shares her strategies for when the creativity wanes: caring for millions of microscopic organisms. Some thoughts on returning to stand up, and her efforts to become a better listener.2021-06-041h 02
We Don't Even KnowWDEK Podcast Ep. 92: Brandon Collins & Sara Schaefer - 5/25/21 The warm weather has arrived, masks are slowly coming off and Christian comes out HOT. Shonali is in Nashville, Tennessee doing yard work and Justin The Intern is prepping for his role as a new father. George Floyd's murder was a year ago to the day. We discuss the importance of the moment surrounding the pandemic and social justice. Will we be forever changed or suffer from amnesia? Comedian and film critic Brandon Collins comes to us on the high of interviewing Lin Manuel Miranda just the day before. Brandon is from Ann Arbor...2021-06-011h 20The Schaefer Shakedown3: Mission CreepSara reflects on releasing her first book during a pandemic and digs into the dirt of everything. In the first "Word On The Street" recurring segment, Sara and her sister Ross discuss the issue of homelessness, introduce a segment-within-a-segment called "They Mean Well," discuss soap-making and mission creep.2021-05-261h 14The Schaefer Shakedown2: The ClubSara talks about making her miniature comedy club and contemplates the concept of the comedy club and the "comedian's code."2021-05-161h 15The Schaefer Shakedown1: Cheugy Culture & Rug TuftingSara discusses her current miniature projects, turning down work and toxic gratitude. Is she cheugy? Or is she grannycore? In the inaugural HobbyWatch segment, resident hobby & crafting expert Bethy Squires joins Sara to discuss rug tufting and butter churning.2021-05-071h 17The Schaefer ShakedownIntroductionWelcome to The Schaefer Shakedown!2021-04-1627 min
Beautiful Voyager12 - Comedian Sara SchaeferComedian Sara Schaefer is proud of her new book, GRAND: A Memoir, and she should be! It is the kind of delightful and moving tale that makes you feel like you know Sara, even more so if you listen to her read it, as I did. I loved talking to Sara about what it was like to write this book after years of comedy writing, how her own internal critic (nicknamed DOOM) tried to sabotage her along the way, and why the Babadook is a perfect metaphor for loss. If there's one thing I love more than funny people, i...2020-11-1051 min
MegaMy Pies Slap with Sara SchaeferShera Laefer (Sara Schaefer) is the lord of the dance with qualified immunity. Sara Schaefer: @saraschaefer1👉 Get all show info and ad free + bonus content HERE.Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-10-2535 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!It's Upon Us, with Sara SchaeferSara Schaefer is a GREAT comedian and friend who just wrote a beautiful and hilarious Memoir called Grand! You should get the audio or book version if you like to laugh and cry and learn. We got to sit down with Sara and talk about the book, church camp, being a moral child, Michael W. Smith!, hell, youth pastors dressing like demons, This Present Darkness, her hot teenage bod, moving, a new CBS show she recommends, plus she tells a very low-stakes but hella SPOOKY STORY! You've gotta listen Ashton!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6...2020-10-161h 27
Gettin' Better with Ron Funches# 111 - Blank Page with Sara SchaeferToday I talk to comedian/writer Sara Schaefer. We talk about her new book, desperation, writing for “Who wants to be a millionaire”, strong signs of love, her goals, and how Sara is Gettin’ Better! Sara’s new book “Grand: A Memoir” is available on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Memoir-Sara-Schaefer/dp/1797106457 Come see me live! Greenwood Village, CO - October 15th-17th Oklahoma City, OK - November 19 & 20th Follow me on my new Twitch channel for comedy nights, video games with friends, and more...2020-09-291h 23
The Premise026 - Sara Schaefer Emmy Award-winning writer and comedianSara Schaefer is an Emmy winning stand up comedian and comedy writer who's been featured on too many comedy shows to mention. If you don't already know her work, you're missing out. This episode, in another partnership with Warwick's Books, goes deep into the process of how Sara wrote her memoir, what she learned from it, and covers topics everyone can relate to. You'll also get to hear Sara read a passage from Grand, about an all too familiar bad haircut experience. But, of course, you'll have to buy the book to get the full story.2020-08-1848 min
the Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsGrand: A Memoir by Sara SchaeferPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/403867 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grand: A Memoir Author: Sara Schaefer Narrator: Sara Schaefer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 49 minutes Release date: August 11, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Emmy Award–winning writer Sara Schaefer’s hilariously honest memoir follows her “on this wild river descent into the Grand Canyon and her own secret family history. This is a Class 1000 Rapids of a memoir and I urge you to take the ride” (John Hodgman, author of Vacationland). Perfect for fans of Let’s Pretend This Never...2020-08-1103 min
Experience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookGrand: A Memoir Audiobook by Sara SchaeferListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 403867
Title: Grand: A Memoir
Author: Sara Schaefer
Narrator: Sara Schaefer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:49:00
Language: English
Release date: 08-11-20
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Religious & Inspirational, General Comedy
Summary:
Emmy Award–winning writer Sara Schaefer’s hilariously honest memoir follows her “on this wild river descent into the Grand Canyon and her own secret family history. This is a Class 1000 Rapids of a memoir and I urge you to take the ride” (John Hodgman, author of Vacationland). Perfect for fans of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened.
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Good One: A Podcast About JokesSara Schaefer's Hobby LobbyThis episode, Jesse talks to stand-up comedian and TV writer Sara Schaefer. Back in 2013, Sara and fellow comedian Nikki Glaser adapted their podcast “You Had to Be There” into the MTV late night show Nikki & Sara Live, which ran for two seasons. Since then, Sara has written for numerous TV programs, including The Fake News with Ted Nelms, The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and Problematic with Moshe Kasher.Sara started working on the joke discussed here in early 2017, before performing it as part of her Edinburgh Fringe Festival show that summer; however, the version you’ll hea...2020-05-051h 38
NO LAUGH TRACKEP359 Sara Schaefer - Acme Comedy Company - 2019Ep 359 with Sara Schaefer (MTV's Nikki & Sara Live, Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents) Topics include: comedian brain scans, social media and online purity, being heckled during a TV recording, using jokes from Acme's Crash & Burn, behind the scenes writing for Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
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Go Fact YourselfEp. 33: Sara Schaefer & Kurt BraunohlerGrab your favorite science-fiction novel and settle into your 1400's English outfit for this episode of Go Fact Yourself!Sara Schaefer is an accomplished comedian and writer. She won an Emmy for her time as a blogger on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." And yes, you can win an Emmy for blogging! But that was not her first Emmy nomination, that came during her time as a writer for a show that might help her out today: "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Sara's new comedy album "LIVE LAUGH LOVE" is available now.Sara's opponent...2019-04-051h 05
Loner At Coyowolf Creek14: Michellowolf CreekSara discusses the fate of the White House Correspondents Dinner.2018-05-0242 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek13: A Letter From Michael Ian BlackSara recounts a long trip to London and Ontario, and reads a letter from Michael Ian Black.2018-04-2339 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek12: Effortless PerfectionSara recalls embarrassing moments, an unusual audience member, The Revenant, and her days working for Jimmy Fallon.2018-04-051h 02
Loner At Coyowolf Creek10: TragenteelSara ponders poetry, the America 1 film Annihilation, and attempts to create her own bluebell forest.2018-03-2130 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek9: A Letter from Elliott KalanSara receives a surprise letter from her old friend, comedian and writer Elliott Kalan.2018-03-1430 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek8: Remember MeCan you sing the theme song from Coco without crying? Is poverty sexist? And what kind of movies get made in America 2? Sara has answers.2018-03-0735 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek7: Pit ManeuverSara ponders the psychology of a car chase and the Trump in all of us. Also a chicken named Dave Chappelle.2018-02-2854 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek5: What's Not To LikeSara remembers hosting the Women's Image Awards, explains how people chose their DBZ's, and grapples with her obsession with Drone Mall.2018-02-1434 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek4: JT and MeSara ponders the fall of Justin Timberlake, the massacre that sparked America 2, and her battle with kudzu.2018-02-0739 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek3: Cosmic PlainspeakWhat is a life if there's no one around to remember you? Are women funny? Can you smell that onion? Sara ponders these and other important questions.2018-02-0247 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek2: Praise Ze LordSara reflects on how the discourse broke down in America 1, reads from some of her teen diaries, and reports on her health.2018-02-0140 min
Loner At Coyowolf Creek1: Everything's Just DuckySara grapples with loneliness from Designated Loner Zone 281B, remembers the #MeToo movement, and shares some of her favorite vintage cross stitch patterns.2018-01-3141 min
The Todd Glass Show211- Sara Schaefer & Scott MoranThe incredible Sara Schaefer(Lies with Sara Schaefer) and Scott Moran (Modern Comedian) join Todd in singing the easiest sing-a-long song in the world! And because Jake Adams is away on tour, we got Chris Burden on board!
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Your Only OptionYour Only Option #6 - The one with Sara SchaeferThis week we have the incredibly talented Sara Schaefer on the show. The star of Niki and Sara Live on MTV and her own web series Day Job, Sara graced us with her very insightful take on the state of the comedy business, the blogger chain of command and how bad I am at intros. Peter Smith McDowell joins us to help keep me from getting to nervous and making a fool of myself. Mission not accomplished. Check it out in iTunes! http://apple.co/1dJrK7p
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Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls PodcastGolden Girls: S2E5 - Sara Schaefer
Sara Schaefer (Nikki and Sara Live) joins H. Alan and Kerri for The Golden Girls season 2 episode “Isn’t it Romantic?”, where they discuss Sophia’s love for porn, Jean’s impeccable fashion sense, and how this episode was the first of many gay-centered storylines. And be sure to check out Sara’s debut comedy album “Chrysalis” on iTunes or Amazon!
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The Crimson WaveSara SchaeferOn this week's episode of The Crimson Wave your hosts Jess Beaulieu and Natalie Norman welcome the hilarious New York comedian and writer Sara Schaefer to the podcast! They chat with Sara about #menstruation #pads #tampons #menstrualcups #periodsex #comedy #squirting #porn #dreams #bums and so much more!
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For Jess @msjessbeaulieu and Natalie @stalkingnatalie2015-02-0352 min