Jemaine Clement on Flight of the Conchords Reuniting, 'Moana' and 'Alice and Steve'
Summary
Jesse David Fox interviews Jermaine Clement about his new Hulu series *Alice and Steve* and the recent reunion of Flight of the Conchords. They discuss the band’s return to live performance after eight years, the exhaustion of creating the original HBO show, and Clement’s evolving career in film and television. The conversation also touches on his long-standing collaborations with Taika Waititi and Bret McKenzie, as well as the unique comedic style that defined their early work.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and welcome to the show
Jermaine's airport arrival story in New York
Podcast styles and the show Cautionary Tales
Discussing the new show Alice and Steve
Writing career and working with Taika Waititi
Acting styles and character development
The Concombs, Flight of the Conchords, and creative process
Songwriting and the David Bowie episode
Moana voice acting and changing comedy landscape
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Dave Chappelle party and turning down SNL
TV appearances and early comedy competition
The Finger Dancer sketch and closing remarks
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