Take 121 - Producer, Director, Showrunner Eddie Schmidt, Good One: A Show About Jokes
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We talk to Oscar and Emmy award nominee Eddie Schmidt.He talks about being comedy adjacent, his time in an improv troupe and how he moved into the showrunning part of Hollywood.We discuss leadership style, the fun of working in comedy and the demeaning comments of mean bosses.We talk about how to appreciate comedy, the complexities of navigating Hollywood and being able to speak truth to talent.A fun and insightful discussion about working and succeeding in the comedy part of Hollywood.
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Published 11/21/24
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Published 10/24/24