This week on pplpod, we deep dive into one of the most prolific voices in modern television comedy, Michael Schur. From his early days writing for Saturday Night Live and producing "Weekend Update" to receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mike shares the journey behind his legendary career.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Life at Dunder Mifflin: How Mike transitioned from SNL to writing for The Office, winning an Emmy for the show, and stepping in front of the camera as Dwight’s bizarre cousin, Mose Schrute,.
- Optimism in Comedy: Why he pivoted to creating shows like Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which focus on "good-hearted humanistic warmth" and characters who find strong friendships,.
- The Ethics of Sitcoms: The risk he took creating The Good Place, a supernatural comedy about moral philosophy, and how it led to his 2022 book, How to Be Perfect,.
- Ken Tremendous: Mike’s former secret life as a sports blogger under the pseudonym "Ken Tremendous" and his work on The PosCast,.
- What’s Next: A look at his new Netflix comedy series starring Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside,.
Whether you are a fan of Infinite Jest or just love a good beet farm joke, this is an episode you won't want to miss,.
