The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott

S1E3: In Perpetuity (with Britt Lower)

Jan 8, 2025

Britt Lower, known for her role as Helly R in Severance, joins Ben Stiller and Adam Scott for a lively chat. She shares intriguing insights into her character's struggles and the emotional weight of severance in the show. The trio discusses the challenges of filming in winter and amusing tales about daylight savings. Lower hints at the complexities of workplace relationships portrayed in the series, while playful banter reveals Stiller's quirky obsessions, including Adam's hair. Expect laughter, creativity, and behind-the-scenes revelations!

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Episode guests

Britt Lower

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Quick takeaways

Adam Scott discusses the financial benefits of hosting on Airbnb, offering homeowners a way to earn extra income while traveling.

Ben Stiller and Adam Scott share their experiences filming Severance in winter, highlighting the challenges and emotional impacts of working in harsh conditions.

Britt Lower reveals her journey to portraying Helly, emphasizing her emotional connection to the character and the collaborative spirit among the cast.

Deep dives

Traveling Communicating Through Airbnb

The podcast opens with Adam Scott reflecting on the joys of recording in person with Ben Stiller, especially as they prepare for the upcoming season of Severance. While discussing plans for travel due to press obligations, Adam highlights how individuals can utilize platforms like Airbnb to rent out their homes while they are away. He emphasizes that hosting can serve as a lucrative opportunity, allowing homeowners to earn extra money instead of letting their homes sit vacant during their travels. This conversation sets a casual tone as the hosts transition into discussing the show's content.

Intro

2min

Winter Whims and Daylight Debates

11min

Rebellion and Influence in the Workplace

5min

Unpacking 'In Perpetuity'

18min

Playoff Excitement and Production Insights

4min

Dynamic Dialogue and Filming Challenges

9min

Character Development and the Absence of Memory

16min

A Playful Hair Discussion

2min

Character Design and Narrative Tension

4min

10.

Daylight Savings and Workplace Solutions

3min

The one and only Britt Lower, aka "Helly," joins Ben and Adam to dissect Season 1 Episode 3, and to help answer your burning questions about America's own Ben Stiller, including: Why is he obsessed with Adam Scott's hair? What is the name of his alter ego? What's his beef with daylight savings?

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