The Good Place: The Podcast

Actor William Jackson Harper and writer Demi Adejuyigbe discuss the challenges of joining a writers’ room, the influence of philosophy on their writing and performance, behind-the-scenes stories, and the unique blend of philosophy and comedy in 'The Good Place'.

Tiya Sircar, actress, and Jen Statsky, writer, chat with host Marc Evan Jackson about auditions, character portrayals, negotiation scenes, desire to play Lola, and the Hometown Project promoting local election participation.

Cast and executive producers of The Good Place engage in a conversation at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con International. They discuss balancing ethics and humor in the show, the character of Florida and ambitious production, vegetarian food on set and mistaken identity, and their attraction to the show and gratitude towards fans.

Acting icon Ted Danson and writer Dan Schofield join host Marc Evan Jackson to shoot the shirt about why Ted accepted his role on The Good Place, why bars freak him out, a behind-the-scenes story about performing his iconic laugh at the end of Season 1 and a fork-ton more. NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2018See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actress D’Arcy Carden and writer Megan Amram chat about D’Arcy's unusual audition process, acting with a crowd, Ted Danson's support, retirement and mythology in the show, choosing red boots, Janet and Jason's surprising connection, and their appreciation for the hosts.

The Good Place comedy writing team, Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan, discuss the uniqueness of the writers’ room, insights into 'Michael', protecting the plot twist, and the character development of Michael. They explore the challenges faced during auditions and praise Ted's performance in conveying emotions.

Actress Kristen Bell and legendary TV producer Morgan Sackett join host Marc Evan Jackson to shoot the shirt about how Kristen became “Eleanor,” the art department’s behind-the-scenes Easter eggs, producing calmly while under pressure, comedy acting and a fork-ton more. NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2018See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor Manny Jacinto and writer Joe Mande discuss Manny's crazy audition, the obsession with Bortles, how Manny's life informs his acting, and the development of Jason Mendoza's character on The Good Place. They also talk about their experience as silent characters, attending a playoff game, the significance of Vine stars, and a meeting misunderstanding.

First-time actress Jameela Jamil and set designer extraordinaire Camille Bratkowski discuss their experiences on the show, including Ted Danson's unconventional relaxation techniques. They also explore the challenges of set design, the portrayal of Tahani's character, and the unique locations in LA. The podcast ends with a conversation about redefining beauty standards and a playful mention of spooning.

The Good Place casting directors Allison Jones and Ben Harris join comedy writer Alan Yang and host Marc Evan Jackson to discuss Jameela’s audition performance for Tahani, writing for demons, anecdotes about acting and writing and a fork-ton more. NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2018See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.