Jason Segel is not afraid of the ‘dirty underneath’
Summary
Jason Segel discusses his Emmy-nominated role in *Shrinking*, a series about a grieving therapist who gives patients direct advice. He shares how his own therapy experiences and OCD influenced the show’s unconventional approach. Segel also reflects on his career evolution from comedy to drama, his sobriety, and the personal significance of projects like *Dispatches from Elsewhere* and *The End of the Tour*.
Topics discussed
Intro: Jason Segel's role in Shrinking and unconventional therapy
Discussion on directive therapy and personal shame
Segel's decision-making struggles and OCD tendencies
Channeling anxiety into creativity and Dispatches from Elsewhere
Transition to drama, likability, and therapist wish fulfillment
Ad breaks and podcast promotions
Origin story of Shrinking and meeting Bill Lawrence
Acting with Harrison Ford and the goal of unselfconscious performance
Ad breaks and NPR app promotion
The Dracula puppet musical and love for Les Misérables
Break and reintroduction
Sobriety, career shifts, and parental influence
Conclusion, credits, and final advertisements
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