317: An Irish Poo-Dunnit (with Liz Meriwether)
Summary
Liz Merriweather, creator of New Girl, joins the HeadGum Podcast to discuss her new thriller Furious and reminisce about her time on set. The episode transitions into a call-in segment where a listener from Ireland seeks help solving a mystery: one of her friends left feces on her parents' bidet hose. The hosts investigate the suspects and devise a covert text message strategy to identify the culprit.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Liz's nervousness
Nostalgia for New Girl and the 'breath' clip
Liz's writing process and improvisation
Discussion of the new project 'Furious'
Sponsorship: Aria and Wayfair
Sponsorship: Quince and transition to call-in
Call from Mary: The bidet mystery setup
Clarifying the scene and the 'sweet donut' twist
Investigating the suspects and the mess
Guest story: The awkward pool party
Analyzing suspects: Orla, Claire, and Jamie
Timeline, food, and bathroom logistics
Pitching a follow-up podcast mystery
Devising a text message strategy to find the culprit
Finalizing the text and closing the call
Sponsorship: Mint Mobile
Sponsorship: Squarespace
New Girl reunion, Max Greenfield, and behind-the-scenes
Max Greenfield's comments and the cast dynamic
Outro, credits, and promotion of 'Best Friends'
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