The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott Your Numbers Are Bad (with Damon Lindelof and Dan Erickson)
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Jul 24, 2025 Damon Lindelof, an Emmy-winning writer known for Lost and Watchmen, and Dan Erickson, creator of Severance, chat about the crossover between their shows. They share insights on how Lost's influence led to the creation of Severance and delve into the concept of 'mystery box' storytelling. The conversation features humor about their early careers and the emotional ties fans have to these narratives. They wrap up with whimsical queries, including the well-being of a character's fish, keeping the tone light and entertaining throughout.
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Damon’s TV Career Start
- Damon Lindelof shared his entry into TV as a writer's assistant on Wasteland.
- Adam Scott guest-starred as "Coffee Boy" in Damon's first produced writing credit.
Fandom as Comfort
- Dan Erickson described fandom as a way to find companionship during lonely times.
- He views favorite shows as comforting friends providing emotional relaxation.
Gen X Raised by TV
- Damon Lindelof explained Gen X creators were raised more by TV and movies than traditional parenting.
- He highlighted TV's intimate scale as key to emotional connection and storytelling inspiration.