Tiya Sircar, actress, and Jen Statsky, writer, chat with host Marc Evan Jackson about auditions, character portrayals, negotiation scenes, desire to play Lola, and the Hometown Project promoting local election participation.
Actress Tiya Sircar initially auditioned for the character Tahani and writer Jen Statsky discusses how the writers' room focuses on more than just comedy.
The podcast features behind-the-scenes stories and emphasizes the accessibility and abundance of podcasts as a popular form of media.
Deep dives
Renting your home on Airbnb
The podcast episode discusses the speaker's experience of renting out their home on Airbnb for events and how it can be a simple and effective way to earn income. They encourage listeners to consider renting out their own places.
The discovery and popularity of podcasts
The podcast episode features a conversation about the growth and appeal of podcasts. The speakers discuss how podcasts have become a popular form of media where anyone can create content on any subject. They emphasize the accessibility and abundance of podcasts available.
Summary of the episode 'Chapter Nine: Someone Like Me as a Member'
The episode focuses on Tahani helping Michael become a more effective negotiator with representatives from the bad place. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Chidi, Fake Eleanor, and Trevor go on a double date. Flashbacks reveal how Eleanor's avoidance of group dynamics affected her life. The guest, Jen Statsky, and Tia Serkar, who portrays Real Eleanor, discuss their perspective on the episode.
Revealing Vicki's true identity
The episode concludes with the revelation that Real Eleanor is actually the character Vicki. Tia Serkar shares her excitement about playing the role and her initial audition experience. The podcast also delves into the development of Vicki's character and the fun of writing for the bad people of the Good Place.
Actress Tiya Sircar (Real Eleanor/Vicky) and writer Jen Statsky shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson about how Tiya’s original audition was for “Tahani,” how the writers’ room is rarely about comedy writing, Mike Schur’s “good-for-something folder” and a fork-ton more laughs and behind-the-scenes stories.