The Good Place: The Podcast Ch. 14/15: Jen Statsky & Joe Mande, Writers | Trent O’Donnell, Director
Aug 14, 2018
Jen Statsky & Joe Mande, writers for The Good Place, and Trent O’Donnell, director, discuss Mike Schur's unique approach to forcing writers to act on TV. They also talk about Jameela Jamil's stunning fashion, Ted Danson's phenomenal performance, and share a shirt-ton of funny behind-the-scenes stories.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Directing and Writing Challenges
03:27 • 25min
Beliefs on the Afterlife and Motivation for Doing Good
28:19 • 3min
Editing and Visual Effects Process
31:34 • 12min
Writing, Acting, and Creative Decisions
43:19 • 5min
Visual Effects and Animation Potential
47:55 • 2min
Unexpected Friendships and Living Arrangements
49:32 • 7min
A Fortunate Moment and What's Good
56:18 • 5min