Jason Mantzoukas, an actor and comedian known for ‘The League’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ shares insights about the emotional depth and humor of the fourth season of ‘Shoresy.’ He discusses character growth and the show’s reflection on mental health. Richard Price, an acclaimed author and screenwriter, dives into his latest novel ‘Lazarus Man’ and his experiences adapting narratives for screen. They also touch on the captivating dynamics of character relationships in ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes,’ and the evolving landscape of storytelling in television.
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Shoresy Swag
Jason Mantzoukas received a Shoresy hockey jersey after discussing the show.
He forgot to bring the jersey to the podcast and jokingly blames the "Shoresy team" for not sending Chris Ryan swag.
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Shoresy's Graceful Transition
Shoresy gracefully transitions into a "new show" with season 4, exploring life after hockey.
This seamless shift demonstrates the show's unique ability to evolve while maintaining its core strengths.
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Character-Driven Sitcoms
Sitcoms prioritize characters over plot, as Paul Lieberstein highlighted.
Engaging characters can carry a show with minimal plot, as seen in shows like 30 Rock.
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Set in the fictional city of Dempsey, New Jersey, 'Clockers' follows the intertwining storylines of Ronald 'Strike' Dunham, a low-level cocaine dealer, and Rocco Klein, a homicide detective nearing the end of his career. The novel delves into the harsh world of drug dealing and law enforcement, highlighting the complex relationships and moral ambiguities of both sides. It explores themes of identity crisis, loyalty, and the cyclical nature of violence and power. The book is praised for its operational detail, authentic characters, and cleareyed compassion in portraying a bleak and despairing urban environment[3][4][6].
Lazarus Man
Richard Price
Set in Harlem in 2008, 'Lazarus Man' follows the aftermath of a five-story tenement collapse that kills several people. The story centers around Anthony Carter, a 42-year-old unemployed biracial schoolteacher and recovering cocaine addict, who is miraculously pulled from the rubble 36 hours after the collapse. Carter's survival sets off a media frenzy and transforms him into an unlikely motivational speaker. The novel weaves together the lives of several characters, including police detective Mary Roe, young freelance photographer Felix Pearl, and others, as they navigate the community's response to the tragedy and Carter's newfound role as a symbol of hope[2][3].
Lush Life
Richard Price
Lush Life is a novel by Richard Price that delves into the intricate social dynamics of New York City's Lower East Side. The story begins with a crime that unravels into a complex exploration of gentrification, race, and class. It weaves together the lives of diverse characters, from hipsters to police detectives, highlighting the contrasts between the area's gentrified and gritty realities.
Chris is joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about the fourth season of the Canadian hockey show ‘Shoresy’ and how the show manages to be both side-splittingly funny and extremely heartfelt at the same time (2:45). Then they talk briefly about the latest season of ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ (29:42) and another new Steven Knight show ‘A Thousand Blows’ (43:39), before Chris is joined by famed author and screenwriter Richard Price to talk about his newest novel, ‘Lazarus Man’ (1:01:45).
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