The Business ‘Shrinking’ co-creator & star Jason Segel: Live From KCRW HQ
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Aug 22, 2025 In a lively discussion, Jason Segel, the talented actor and co-creator of Shrinking, shares his creative journey and career highlights, from Freaks and Geeks to The Muppets. He offers behind-the-scenes insights into Shrinking's evolution and its Emmy nominations. Segel reflects on the emotional impact of storytelling, the challenges of filming a series finale, and reviving childhood inspirations like the Muppets. He humorously recounts the chaos of working with kids while emphasizing the joy of genuine storytelling.
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Write Your Own Material
- Learn to write your own material to survive in entertainment according to Judd Apatow's advice to Jason Segel.
- Writing your own work creates a path when you don't fit conventional casting or industry molds.
Naked Breakup Became Movie Opener
- Jason Segel turned a real-life naked breakup into the opening of Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
- He preserved the humiliation and the outfit detail to fuel the film's comic honesty.
Teacher's Secret Showcase Changed Everything
- High-school teacher Ted Walsh staged a secret industry showcase that launched Segel's career.
- That one production led directly to opportunities culminating in Freaks and Geeks.
