Sam Richardson: On Veep, Winning an Emmy for Ted Lasso, Collaborating with Best Friend Tim Robinson, and the Humanity of Comedy

Sam Richardson: On Veep, Winning an Emmy for Ted Lasso, Collaborating with Best Friend Tim Robinson, and the Humanity of Comedy

DREAM GUEST ALERT. This week Becky is joined by her pal Sam Richardson (Veep, Ted Lasso)  — Emmy-winning actor, comedian, and one of Detroit's favorite sons — who also happens to be one of the stars of LET'S HAVE KIDS!, a film Becky may have mentioned once or a million times by now. Sam pulls back the curtain on his legendary creative partnership and best friendship with Tim Robinson: how their beloved show Detroiters came to be, Sam's iconic role on I Think You Should Leave, and the amazing experience of them each winning their first Emmys — for different shows — on the same night. Sam also shares how he burst onto the comedy scene with his unforgettable role on Veep, the new Netflix show he recently started shooting with Nick Kroll, Jason Mantzoukas, and Vanessa Bayer (in Los Angeles — bring work back to LA!), why harnessing his many, many hobbies has become essential, and how hitting a baseball out of Comerica Park was easily one of the best days of his life. Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Sam Richardson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3931538/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3931538/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_sam%20rich] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Anna Konkle: On PEN15 and Her Incredible New Memoir 'The Sane One'

It's a long overdue reunion this week as Becky is joined by her wildly talented friend Anna Konkle — Emmy-nominated writer, actor, and co-creator of the critically acclaimed and beloved series PEN15, for which Becky was lucky enough to be one of the producers. Anna looks back at the magical and complex experience of making PEN15, the behind-the-scenes reality of bringing such a singular show to life, and the wonderfully unexpected response to the show. Anna also shares what it was like connecting with PEN15 fans on her recent book tour for her debut memoir 'The Sane One' — a beautiful and deeply personal exploration of family dysfunction, strong connection, estrangement, and reconciliation — and how her mantra "no pressure, just purpose" informs her work and creative life (a phrase Becky would like sewn onto a pillow immediately, please and thank you). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Last Looks Clip Show: A Pop Culture Celebration!

So it's come to this... To mark Episode 40, Becky is doing something a little different — a clip show in the grand tradition of The Simpsons, but this version is dedicated entirely to the 'Last Looks' segment that has been the heart of the General Meeting podcast since day one. This special compilation episode features (at least one clip of) each of the incredible guests who have sat on the green velvet couch so far, some of their most memorable picks — and, of course, the moments Becky felt the need to weigh in with her shared passion for the movie, album or TV show in question. (Interrupt? Weigh in? Who's to say.) Whether you've been with the pod since the beginning or are just discovering the show, this episode is a perfect entry point — the warmest hug, a love letter to pop culture, and a comprehensive list of classics that will have you adding things to your watchlist faster than you can say 'Last Looks'. Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Natalie Zea: On Justified, The Detour, and the Wild Reality of Being a Working Actor Right Now

This week, Becky welcomes her friend and fellow Gen X music queen, actress and writer Natalie Zea (Justified, La Brea) to the pod. Natalie opens up about the reality of being a working actor right now, and the conversation gets very candid — in the best possible way. Natalie is her honest, funny, and vulnerable self as she shares how drastically the business has changed since she started out, how that's personally affected her, and what it really means to navigate a career when the industry you built your life around is going through such a tumultuous time. Natalie and Becky also dig into what writing has meant to her during this chapter, her desire to do more comedy, and — of course — which Tori Amos album she would bring to a deserted island. Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Natalie Zea - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0954036/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0954036/?ref_=fn_t_1] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Dylan Meyer: Making The Wrong Girls, the Vulnerability of First-Time Directing, and Betting on Artists

This week, Becky sits down with her pal, writer/director Dylan Meyer (Moxie) — the creative force behind the upcoming stoner comedy The Wrong Girls starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat, produced by Point Grey, and coming to theatres on August 14th from NEON. Dylan opens up about the vulnerable, exciting experience of stepping behind the camera for the first time after years as a screenwriter, and what it really means to make that leap. She and Becky also chat about Nevermind Pictures, the production company Dylan runs with her wife Kristen Stewart, and their producing partner Maggie McLean — including what Kristen's own directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, has in common with The Wrong Girls, the kind of projects they want to make, and what it really means to bet on artists. Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Dylan Meyer - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3231710/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3231710/?ref_=fn_t_1] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].