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South Beach Sessions - Judd Apatow

Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 32m

Summary

Judd Apatow discusses his transition from comedy writer to documentarian, detailing how he channeled grief for Gary Shandling into a tribute series. He reveals the unique no-interview approach for his Norm Macdonald documentary, which captures the comedian’s mystery and dark humor. Apatow also reflects on his childhood anxiety stemming from his parents’ divorce and how he now uses therapy and psychedelics to manage it. The conversation highlights his pride in *Freaks and Geeks* and the challenges of selling projects in today’s streaming landscape.

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