The Good Place: The Podcast

Actor Jason Mantzoukas and second assistant director Jeff Rosenberg discuss Jason's improv and sketch-comedy acting background, performing in Mike Schur shows, Jeff's air-traffic-controller-like skills as a second A.D., funny anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, logistical challenges of shooting on a beach, and casual conversation about wind chimes, podcast recommendations, and the Cleveland Browns' Super Bowl prospects.

Actress D’Arcy Carden and director Dean Holland talk about the complexity of the TV show 'The Good Place', tailored writing for actors, directing comedy, working with the cast, shooting challenges with hoverboards and spinning scenes, the intricacies of the plot, the significance of frozen yogurt, applying needles as prosthetics, and Janet's emotional journey.

Actor William Jackson Harper and philosophy advisor Dr. Todd May discuss the influence of philosophy on 'The Good Place' and explore ethical dilemmas like 'the trolley problem'. They also share behind-the-scenes stories, talk about writing raps for the show, and highlight the impact of their work on the philosophy community.

Comedy writer Andrew Law and actor Marques Ray talk about writing jokes for Tahani, Ted Danson's acting, Michael's existential crisis, and funny anecdotes from 'The Good Place' set.

Writers’ assistant, editor, and composer discuss their experiences working on The Good Place, including behind-the-scenes stories, the composing process, character names, and the creative challenges of fitting music cues perfectly with the locked episode.

Actress Jameela Jamil and comedy writer Megan Amram chat about acting drunk, slips in accents, hilarious pun obsession, decline of Instagram handle, and funny behind-the-scenes stories about The Good Place.

Jen Statsky & Joe Mande, writers for The Good Place, and Trent O’Donnell, director, discuss Mike Schur's unique approach to forcing writers to act on TV. They also talk about Jameela Jamil's stunning fashion, Ted Danson's phenomenal performance, and share a shirt-ton of funny behind-the-scenes stories.

Michael Schur, creator of The Good Place, The Office, and Parks and Recreation, talks about identifying with characters he's written, the differences in artful media vs. big budget entertainment, his nods to 'Lost,' the history behind his Twitter handle, and more.

Actress Maribeth Monroe and visual effects supervisor David Niednagel talk about acting on 'The Good Place', the visual effects process, Maribeth's start in improv comedy, challenges in the entertainment industry, their personal preferences for the afterlife, playing strong women characters, and the unique take on heaven and hell in the show.

Comedy TV writer Andrew Law and costume designer Kirston Mann join host Marc Evan Jackson to share stories about The Good Place costume themes, writing for Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, conspiracy theorist fans, and the attention Mike Schur pays to food in his TV shows.