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The Good Place: The Podcast

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Jul 31, 2018 • 39min

Ch. 10: William Jackson Harper, Actor | Demi Adejuyigbe, Writer

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'.
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Jul 27, 2018 • 41min

Ch. 9: Tiya Sircar, Actress | Jen Statsky, Writer

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.
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Jul 23, 2018 • 37min

San Diego Comic-Con Panel 2018

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.
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Jul 20, 2018 • 44min

Ch. 8: Ted Danson, Actor | Dan Schofield, Writer

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.
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Jul 13, 2018 • 42min

Ch. 7: D’Arcy Carden, Actress | Megan Amram, Writer

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.
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Jul 6, 2018 • 50min

Ch. 6: Josh Siegal & Dylan Morgan, Writers

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.
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Jun 29, 2018 • 50min

Ch. 5: Kristen Bell, Actress | Morgan Sackett, Executive Producer

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.
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Jun 22, 2018 • 38min

Ch. 4: Manny Jacinto, Actor | Joe Mande, Writer

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.
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Jun 15, 2018 • 41min

Ch. 3: Jameela Jamil, Actress | Camille Bratkowski, Set Designer

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.
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Jun 8, 2018 • 38min

Ch. 2: Allison Jones & Ben Harris, Casting Directors | Alan Yang, Writer

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.

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