

Episode 137: Localized written by Alex Burnett & Brendan McCarthy (Grace & Frankie)
Jan 19, 2024
Alex Burnett and Brendan McCarthy, writers of 'Localized', discuss their wonderfully weird pilot based on a real-life doctor on Nantuckett island. The unique pilot was sold to HBO Max with Mitch Hurwitz as executive producer. Topics include auto brewery syndrome, unconventional surgical practices, and the consequences of not apologizing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
A Thrilling Pilot Based on 'Island Practice'
03:26 • 3min
Signing on with a Comedy Hero and Introducing 'Localized'
06:22 • 6min
The Case of Auto Brewery Syndrome and Homemade Remedies for Crones Disease
12:24 • 13min
A Lunch Counter Conversation and a Podcast Ad
25:09 • 5min
Unconventional Surgical Practices
30:35 • 3min
Assessment Frustrations and Dinner Plans
33:46 • 9min
Consequences of Not Apologizing and a Surgical Procedure
42:44 • 3min