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Zach Braff and Alex Blumberg on 'Alex, Inc.'
Mar 27, 2018
Zach Braff and Alex Blumberg discuss creating a TV show based on a podcast, the rise of podcasting, adapting source material for a show, Zach Braff's acting roles, the future of the podcast industry, and their resolutions and recommendations.
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- The TV show 'Alex, Inc.' is based on the real-life story of Alex Blumberg, founder of Gimlet Media, and combines elements of family comedy with the behind-the-scenes world of podcasting.
- The future of podcasting involves increased accessibility, diverse programming, and the potential for growth and innovation, with new types of podcasts emerging and captivating listeners in different ways.
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The birth of Alex Inc. - a TV show based on a podcast
Alex Inc., a new TV show starring Zach Braff, is based on the real-life story of Alex Bloomberg, the founder of Gimlet Media. The show follows the journey of Alex Schumann, played by Zach Braff, as he quits his job and starts his own podcast company. The idea for the show came about when a producer at Sony Pictures Entertainment optioned the podcast Startup, which chronicled Alex Bloomberg's experience of starting Gimlet Media. The show combines elements of family comedy with the behind-the-scenes world of podcasting.
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