The Good Place: The Podcast
Ch. 29: Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Actress | Dan Schofield, Writer
Oct 5, 2018
Kirby Howell-Baptiste, actress, and Dan Schofield, writer, discuss Kirby's audition, her improv background, the return of Adam Scott as Trevor, and the dynamics on set. They also talk about the restaurant scene set design, Janet's struggle on Earth, and the importance of expressing kindness and capturing family moments.
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- Kirby Howell-Baptiste discusses her background and journey as an actress, including her move from London to LA and experiences in comedy at UCB.
- The writers discuss the challenges they faced in writing Season 3, including resolving previous cliffhangers and maintaining logical consistency.
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The Brainy Bunch and Trevor's Tactics
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss Chapter 29 of The Good Place, Season 3, Episode 2: The Brainy Bunch. Trevor infiltrates the study group and tries to get them to quit, while Janet poses as a waitress to counter Trevor's efforts. Chidi is conflicted about socializing with the subjects of his study, causing tension with Eleanor. The judge catches Trevor and Michael cheating and hauls them back to the afterlife. Michael and Janet manage to escape back to Earth with the help of the doorman.
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