Ch. 10: William Jackson Harper, Actor | Demi Adejuyigbe, Writer
Jul 31, 2018
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Actor William Jackson Harper and writer Demi Adejuyigbe discuss the challenges of joining a writers’ room, the influence of philosophy on their writing and performance, behind-the-scenes stories, and the unique blend of philosophy and comedy in 'The Good Place'.
The podcast discusses the challenges of joining a writers’ room in full swing and how philosophy has influenced the writing and performance process of 'The Good Place'.
The guests share behind-the-scenes stories, including humorous misheard lines and the importance of foreshadowing in maintaining tension and surprising the audience.
Deep dives
Summary of Podcast Episode - Part 1
The podcast episode discusses the benefits of renting out one's home on Airbnb. The host shares his personal experience of renting out his house in Austin during popular events like South by Southwest and ACL. He highlights the simplicity of listing a spare room or the entire place on Airbnb and mentions that one's home might be worth more than they think. The episode also briefly touches on the concept of podcasts and the wide range of subjects they cover.
Summary of Podcast Episode - Part 2
This segment of the podcast focuses on a specific episode of 'The Good Place' TV show. The host interviews the writer of the episode, Demi Adijuibe, and the actor who plays Chidi, William Jackson Harper. They discuss Chidi's character development and his constant indecisiveness. The guests also touch on the impact of the show's philosophical elements and the complex writing process behind the series. They mention some of the humor and misheard lines in the show, as well as the enjoyment of working with a talented cast and writing team.
Summary of Podcast Episode - Part 3
During this portion of the podcast, the discussion revolves around the production details and behind-the-scenes moments of 'The Good Place' episode being analyzed. The guests talk about shooting specific scenes, like the death scene involving a falling object, and the use of humor and clever misdirection within the show. They also mention the importance of foreshadowing and how certain plot elements were planned in advance to maintain tension and surprise the audience in later episodes.
Summary of Podcast Episode - Part 4
In this final segment of the podcast, the conversation shifts to personal experiences and reflections resulting from working on 'The Good Place.' The guests mention how the show has influenced their perspectives on doing the right thing and being conscious of their actions. They discuss the importance of kindness, not for recognition but for personal satisfaction and positive growth. Amidst the lighthearted discussions, they mention their admiration for the show's unique blend of humor and philosophical concepts.
Actor William Jackson Harper (Chidi) and writer Demi Adejuyigbe join host Mark Evan Jackson to shoot the shirt about writing, the similarities between William and "Chidi," the challenges of joining a writers’ room in full swing, how philosophy has influenced their writing and performance process, behind-the-scenes stories including Joe Mande’s Frank Caliendo joke he couldn’t let go and a fork-ton more.