THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST EP.204 - JESSE ARMSTRONG
Sep 24, 2023
Adam talks to Jesse Armstrong, writer of Peep Show and Succession, about his comedy influences, leaving the 4th wall unbroken, the challenges of writing Succession, separating the art from the artist, audiences laughing in the wrong way, and whether satire does more harm than good.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Jesse Armstrong's Career in Television Writing
02:06 • 7min
The Impact of AI on Writers and Actors
08:38 • 27min
Controversial Symbols and Separating the Artist from the Art
35:49 • 20min
Controversy and Reclaiming Symbols
55:38 • 24min
Meeting Squarespace and Supporting a Documentary
01:19:17 • 3min
Film on Homelessness, Conversation with Jesse Armstrong, and Anecdote about Damian Lewis
01:22:19 • 4min
Fascinating Stage Directions and Insights
01:26:23 • 5min