If you have any thoughts or insights about the Alec Baldwin stuff that's happened this week, then definitely listen. And if you're into this man at all (which you should be), then definitely DEFINITELY listen. So happy he's started podcasting.
Amtrak To Offer Free Rides To Writers
Amtrak will soon begin offering "writers’ residencies" to writers, essentially. What does that mean? Basically it'll be free, roundtrip rides aboard Amtrak trains dedicated solely for the purpose of writing.
Obviously this seems entirely insane and great, so I'll believe it when it actually happens. You can read more of the details about it here.
Shake - Legal App for Freelancers
“Think back to the last time you signed a legal agreement. Did it stress you out? Did it make you feel uncomfortable? Did it cost you a lot of money? If you’re like us, you probably answered YES to most of those questions. It’s a shame and it doesn’t need to be this way.
Our mission is to make the law accessible, understandable and affordable for consumers and small businesses. We want to empower our users to share ideas, goods, and services without the fear of being stiffed for a freelance gig or putting their business at risk.”
This is basically an app that freelancers have been waiting EONS for. It allows you to create, sign and send legally binding documents (with no lawyers involved) in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately it's only available for iPhones at the moment, but the second it isn't? I'll let you know. You can check it out here.
Cop Gets High Video
Listen, I know this is old as hell (Jesus, it's seven years old) but it still ranks high amongst the best things that I've seen on YouTube. Always makes me laugh. (I realize this is very mom-like of me to post something so old, but man. I can't help it, I'm sorry. I have to JUST incase you're one of the weirdos who've never seen it.)
B.J. Novak's Book Trailer
1. The idea of having a book trailer? Ugh, love it. Didn't even know that was a thing.
2. For some reason, I got it in my head that this was going to be a children's book and didn't give it any more thought. So now that I understand that it's a proper book, I can't wait to read the hell out of it. A review on that will be coming soon.
Watch this!
Diversity in Comedy
Really liked this.
Worry About Yourself
I know this is old, but man - it's still really great.
Robin Williams Apple Ad
I'm not posting this because I think this is a great Apple ad (this is a great Apple ad) - I'm only posting it to say, "Why the hell doesn't Robin Williams get more voiceover work? Such a great voice!"
That's all. Continue on with your day.
Football Summary
This is kind of a great explanation.
The Set of Paul (the Movie)
Not the greatest thing in the world or anything, but parts of this always makes me laugh.