In Case You Get Hit By A Podcast : Recent Episodes
Abby Schneiderman & Gene Newman
Abby Schneiderman and Gene Newman, co-authors of the Amazon bestseller "In Case You Get Hit By A Bus", cover issues related to better organizing your life, and getting prepared for the unexpected. New episodes released every other Monday.
Abby Schneiderman is the co-founder and co-CEO of Everplans, an industry leader in digital estate planning and organization. Gene Newman is Everplans' Editorial Director and writes Everplans top content on organization and planning.
In Case You Get Hit By A Podcast is recorded and produced by Angela Fernandez.
This week Abby & Gene discuss their end-of-year rituals that make them feel organized and prepared as they head into the new year. From clearing out closets to setting resolutions and goals, this episode will have you ready to make 2024 your most organized year yet.
This week’s episode is a real heart-warmer. Start your week off with these stories of incredible people who left life-changing gifts after their death.
This week we're talking about legacy, and whether or not it's ethical to edit yours. Through looking at one iconic example, Walt Disney, Abby and Gene discuss the different implications when it comes to paring down your legacy to look a certain way.
This week on the pod, Abby and Gene dive into advance directives; what they are, what the components are, and how to get it done.
Happy Halloween! This week on the podcast we're talking about what scares people about estate planning, and how to overcome it! Listen now at the link in bio - available wherever you pod.
This week on In Case You Get Hit By A Podcast, Abby and Gene discuss when you should be updating your estate plan. While many people tend to "set it and forget it", this episode outlines why that's not exactly the case.
Happy National Estate Planning Month! To celebrate, Abby and Gene are talking about writing a Will, what exactly it entails, and why you need to make one.
This week Abby and Gene discuss everything identification. How to get copies of important identifying documents, and the best strategies for keeping them in order.
This week on the podcast, Abby and Gene are talking about Life Insurance. How it actually works, and what you need to know when getting a policy.
This week we're sharing realistic tips for you passwords, and making sure all of your online accounts are totally secure.
It's roadtrip season! To make sure you're prepared for your travels, we've rounded up some items that are essential to keep in your car in case of emergency (or let's be honest—items that will make any everyday car ride less stressful.
This week on the podcast, Abby and Gene are talking through some of the best kept tips for making flying a breeze. From how TSA pre-check actually works to what you need to keep with you in your carry on, we're here to help.
Given the recent news of a woman in Ecuador waking up at her funeral, Abby and Gene discuss the peculiar stories of people who were pronounced dead before their time.
Trusts...the even more confusing counterpart to a Will. In this week's episode, Abby and Gene explain the basics of a Trust, and the important questions you'll need to get into with an attorney when setting up your Trusts.
This week Abby and Gene are talking about Power of Attorney. What it means to be one, how to choose, and more.
There's more to eldercare and aging care than just choosing a nursing home or in home care. This week Abby and Gene discuss how to think about eldercare in a new way, and guide you to take control over what you want your care (and life!) to look like down the road.
In a follow up to last week's episode "Why We Avoid Hard Conversations", Gene and Abby discuss how to broach uncomfortable topics with your loved ones, and have productive conversations.
Kicking off Season 2 with a two part series focused on difficult conversations. This week, Abby and Gene get into which topics make for difficult conversations, and why most people are probably avoiding them despite their importance.
Ever wonder what to do when you find lost money? We've all seen the movies where someone finds a bag of cash and it ends badly, but what about in real life? This week Gene and Abby dive into what's safe to keep and what you should actually do if you find a large sum of money.
It's back to school season! This week we're sharing everything you need to get in order for yourself and you little ones.
A fireproof safe isn't all it's cracked up to be. We're diving in to the Do's and Don'ts of using a safe, and how to use one the right way and make sure your backups are stored just as securely.
Gene is joined again by Everplans' Harris Scher. How do we handle differing political opinions? How do we have conversations with people when we disagree on a topic? We're covering what to do when you find yourself in this situation, and how to handle it diplomatically.
This week, we're joined by Everplans' own Harris Scher, a new dog dad (of two!). We're answering questions like: Where do you start when you decide it's time to add a member to your pack? What can you do to prepare to bring a new pet home? How do you safely introduce your existing pet to their new best friend?
What do you do with heirlooms and things you still have from late loved ones? Between jewelry, baseball bats and grandma's diamond ring, we're diving in on what we do with them, and what we think of some traditional practices around heirlooms. Thinking of proposing with your grandmother's ring? Give this a listen before you go through with it.
Do you back up your phone, laptop, etc? This week we're getting into best practices for doing just that. While it can be overwhelming, it's a great was to make sure everything you want to keep is securely stored and set up for easy maintenance.
Abby broke her wrist, her daughters got covid, and they're all living to tell the tale. This week we're talking about identifying your go-to doctors and medical facilities. Whether you're traveling or moved to a new city, it's an important item to research to make sure that you and your family are getting the best care possible.
This week, Abby and Gene cover what a Digital Executor does versus the executor of your will. We're talking about what makes the job different, how to choose the right person, and how to go about organizing your digital assets.
This week, Abby and Gene are joined by co-founder and co-CEO of Everplans, Adam Seifer. What do you do when you're sick abroad? How can you be prepared for any medical emergency when you're traveling away from home? From different types of travel insurance to the best things to pack, we've got you covered.
Skeletons in the closet...everyone has them. This week Gene and Abby are talking about what a "cleaner" is, and how choosing someone as a cleaner can help make sure your skeletons are taken care of if you're unable to. We're talking private browsers, old love letters and more in this episode on cleaning up your most personal info.
This week, Abby and Gene are joined by Adam Seifer, co-founder and co-CEO of Everplans. Adam tells all about his journey through his son's recent college application process and what his family is doing to prepare for Milo's new adventure.
Gene and Abby are diving into social media. With Twitter in the news so much recently, and many coming to realize their old posts can come back to haunt them, they're asking important questions. Should I "audit" my social media? Will employers look at my social media posts? Why and how do I use each social media account? Instagram influencers vs everyday people? There are specialty TikToks? With social media being at the forefront of today's modern culture, you won't want to miss this one.
Abby and Gene are talking all about streaming services this week. While the options are seemingly endless - Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, why are so many people using all of them? Has cable become extinct, or will it have a revival? Gene believes he's hacked the system, getting the most entertainment for his buck. The evolution of entertainment from basic antennas to the plethora of streaming platforms also means, inevitably, there are more moving parts when it comes to relaxing with your favorite sitcom.
Abby, Gene, and Angela talk about how music has shaped their lives and ultimately made them who they are today (in one case, quite literally). We all know music can be life changing, and we all associate music with memories good, bad, and everything in between. This week, they're sharing stories that are moving, funny, and one truly unbelievable (and incredible) a capella experience.
In honor of National Pet Parents' Day on April 24th, Abby, Gene, and Angela are covering different pieces of responsible pet parenting. From making sure someone knows how to care for you pet if you're not around to what to consider when shopping for pet insurance, we've got you covered in this comprehensive episode.
If you had to leave your home immediately, what would be in your bag? This week, Gene and Abby talk about the necessities someone would need and how to make sure your non-essentials are preserved in case of an emergency, too.
This week, Gene and Abby are sitting down and talking about preserving memories of the extraordinary events that our families survived and overcame. Abby found a family memory journal left by her grandmother and shares the moving story she recovered. When it comes to documenting your family tree, Gene and Abby cover different places to start and pull these memories for future generations to hold onto.
Abby, Gene and Angela are sit down to talk about a few of the many ways your body can be honored after death. Do you want to be two diamonds and a tree like Abby? Be shot into space? The sky isn't the limit in today's conversation.
Abby is back in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where she and her family moved at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Abby and Gene discuss the memories that make us, both good and bad. How do we best preserve moments like this, and why should we? While history carries on, these stories will follow for generations to come.
Angela and Gene sit down to talk about what those in domestic partnerships can do to protect their partner the way that a married (or civil union) couple can. Domestic partners don't necessarily have the same rights as a spouse, so here's everything you'll need to do to make sure that they can.
You spend everyday in your home, so you know all of your home's little quirks. Your houseguests don't. This week, Abby and Gene sit down to discuss different information that you should put together for guests, as well as other tips to make sure your guests feel right at home.
Abby recently read an article about a TikToker who took guardianship of her teenage sister, so this week we're sitting down to talk about the process of choosing a guardian for your child. From how to start talking about it to things to consider when making this decision, Abby and Gene cover it all.
This week, we're diving into how to talk to you family about end of life planning. From complicated family dynamics to making sure your wishes are carried out the way you want, we're taking away the taboo. This episode is full of great talking points to get your family and friends less afraid to talk about the inevitable.
This week, we're talking about what to do with all of your digital keepsakes. Do you have special photos on your phone, voicemails from loved ones, or texts that are too special to delete? Abby and Gene explain what they do (and don't do) to organize these digital keepsakes.
Our pilot episode! Abby & Gene discuss what a digital estate actually consists of, and where to start when it comes to getting it organized