Creating Fake Content for Liertown USA

In this podcast episode, Sean Tegerace discusses his work on Liertown USA, which features fake movie synopses, record covers, book covers, and more. Tegerace explains that Liertown falls into the categories of satire and parody, but he also tinkers with different definitions of humor. He emphasizes the importance of using multiple comedic tools like parody, character, reference, and metahumor to create more complex and challenging content. Tegerace also talks about the joy of making others laugh, the practical and selfish nature of his work, and the need to balance productivity and personal satisfaction.