Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You

Patient advocate and November guest tipper Dillin Apelyan shares what most people don't know about hospital billing departments. You might be surprised by how willing they are to work with you. One phone call could change everything about that overwhelming bill sitting on your counter.

Dillin (Mirror Pronouns) is a tabletop games creator. She is an Actual Play performer and spearheads multiple award-winning podcasts including One Shot, The Atomless, and Patchwork Productions. He is the designer of several successful tabletop RPGs including HUNT(er/ed), Guys in Chairs, and Metalepsis. His work has been featured on Dropout, Critical Role, and more.

Main link: https://superdillin.carrd.co/

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Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Want people to find your podcast when they search for it? This episode covers how keyword optimization in your titles and descriptions makes all the difference. We're talking about strategic placement of your actual topic—not stuffing, just smart naming.

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Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Smart watches and health trackers give us mountains of data, but are we becoming too dependent on them? This episode explores why you should use heart rate monitors and health tracking features sparingly. Remember: technology informs, but doctors diagnose.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Tired of hunting for your keys every morning? This episode reveals why putting things in the same spot every time saves you from daily scavenger hunts. Arielle shares her simple system for never losing keys, phones, or anything else that wanders around your space.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

When was the last time you actually cleaned your closet—not just organized it, but truly cleaned it? This episode covers why emptying your closet once a year for a proper vacuum and dust session matters more than you think. Plus, it's the perfect moment to reassess what you actually wear and what's just taking up space.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Ever notice a funky smell coming from your washing machine? Guest tipper Dillin Apelyan shares a simple post-laundry habit that prevents mold and keeps your clothes smelling clean. This small change makes a massive difference in your laundry routine.

Dillin (Mirror Pronouns) is a tabletop games creator. She is an Actual Play performer and spearheads multiple award-winning podcasts including One Shot, The Atomless, and Patchwork Productions. He is the designer of several successful tabletop RPGs including HUNT(er/ed), Guys in Chairs, and Metalepsis. His work has been featured on Dropout, Critical Role, and more.

Main link: https://superdillin.carrd.co/

Dorkspawn: https://dorkspawn.carrd.co/

One Shot: https://oneshotpodcast.com/actual-play/one-shot/

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Leftover pizza is already great, but what if it could be even better? Debbie shares a simple microwave method that keeps your reheated slice crispy instead of soggy. All you need is a glass of water and you're on your way to pizza perfection.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Episode 500! To celebrate, we're reminding you to check your spam folder. You'd be surprised what ends up there. Take a few minutes today to scan through it, rescue any important messages, and clear out the junk.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

This week, Ned sits down with November guest tipper Dillin Apelyan to talk about winding paths, messy twenties, and rediscovering passion through tabletop gaming. Dillin shares how volunteering at a small convention reignited their love for performance and community, leading to a career in patient advocacy and a life in the Actual Play space. From navigating homelessness and chronic illness to finding humor in the darkest moments, this conversation is about reclaiming joy, building community, and becoming a real person again. If you've ever felt stuck or wondered how to get back to the things you love, this one's for you.

Dillin (Mirror Pronouns) is a tabletop games creator. She is an Actual Play performer and spearheads multiple award-winning podcasts including One Shot, The Atomless, and Patchwork Productions. He is the designer of several successful tabletop RPGs including HUNT(er/ed), Guys in Chairs, and Metalepsis. His work has been featured on Dropout, Critical Role, and more.

main link: https://superdillin.carrd.co/

Dorkspawn: https://dorkspawn.carrd.co/

One Shot: https://oneshotpodcast.com/actual-play/one-shot/

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Ever lose leftovers and ingredients to the back of your fridge? This episode is about putting a lazy Susan in your refrigerator to keep track of everything you've stored. Spin to find what you need, reduce food waste, and stop buying duplicates of what you already have.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.