Written by a model from the transcript; not yet reviewed.
Jake Shane welcomes his best friend back to the podcast to discuss her starring role in Ryan Murphy's FX series The Shards, based on the Bret Easton Ellis novel. Throughout the episode, the two recount memories from recent travels to Cabo and Austin, share stories from hanging out on set with the cast, and debate pop culture and theater. They also dive into listener advice questions, touching on topics ranging from OCD management to dealing with spending addictions.
Host Jake welcomes Kaia Gerber and gushes over her new Ryan Murphy series, The Shards, and their shared enthusiasm for the show.
The episode concludes with heartfelt affirmations of friendship, love, and mutual support between Kaia and Jake.
Kaia and Jake discuss how watching the first two episodes together brought out tears and deep appreciation for the show’s storytelling.
They reflect on the intense six‑month filming period, the camaraderie with cast and crew, and how the experience forged lasting friendships.
Jake shares humorous anecdotes from a family vacation in Mexico, including a dramatic departure, a tooth‑itching episode, and the dynamics with Kaia’s family.
The hosts encourage listeners to attend live music, comedy, and theater, highlighting SeatGeek and the importance of community events.
They wrap up with personal reflections on friendship, future travels, and a brief mention of upcoming projects and personal growth.
The hosts reminisce about family humor, especially the joy of making their dad laugh and the influence of their parents’ comedic styles.
The conversation shifts to Kaia’s spending habits and her collaborative project to publish short fiction that mirrors social media attention spans.
Kaia explains her belly‑button piercing, the meticulous cleaning routine, and the humorous side of maintaining body modifications.
Jake explains his lifelong OCD, the benefits of exposure therapy, and promotes NoCD as a leading virtual OCD treatment provider.
The hosts tackle relationship trust issues, the concept of an ick list, and how small annoyances can affect emotional well‑being.
Watching The Shardsstory
The guest and host talk about watching the first two episodes of The Shards together, with the host getting emotional during a scene.
Search Party Connectioninsight
The guest explains how one of the writers on The Shards, Charles Rogers, created Search Party, which helped her understand the show's specific sense of humor.
Making Out on Stagestory
The duo reminisces about dressing up as Faith Hill and Tim McGraw for a live show and ending up in an awkwardly long make-out session on stage.
A Rough Night Outstory
The host shares a hilarious and candid story about taking a mushroom and unexpectedly pooping his pants while out in New York.
The Magic of Theaterinsight
The guest explains why she loves doing theater, noting how fleeting it is and how you simply believe people when they tell you after a show that you were amazing.
The two recount an emergency family trip landing in San Diego due to LAX closures and how everyone immediately split up to find their own transport.
The Culture of Hating LAinsight
The guest discusses how using hatred of Los Angeles as a sign of intellect is a common trend, comparing writers like Bret Easton Ellis and Joan Didion.
The Belly Button Piercingstory
The guest opens up about getting a belly button ring right after wrapping her show, only to discover the tedious cleaning routine and midnight snags that come with it.
“And I just started crying, but I was just like, oh my God, I can't believe I get to watch this with you right now.”
“And we all have so much love for each other and we fight.”
“OCD can look like a lot of things. It can look like being cleanly, but it can also look like being incredibly messy.”
“Like, I always tell directors, like, I'm not an actor because I have enough validation.”
“Because like, I think a lot of people don't get Meg Stalter.”
“I want them to understand me. Like, I seek so much validation. I think that's why I'm an actor.”
Hey bud, it’s the 80’s… Thank you NOCD for sponsoring this episode! Go to NOCD.com/JAKE to book a free call with their team! Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THERAPUSS Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discount Tell Me What's Wrong at passthatpuss.com Follow Kaia! https://www.instagram.com/kaiagerber/?hl=en Follow Me! Instagram | @passthatpuss TikTok | @octopusslover8 Listen to "THERAPUSS" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BHDdC0OVuHqZ706FobfOF Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapuss-with-jake-shane/id1723626781 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93117357-1f23-46e1-8f26-88f5182a68b8/therapuss-with-jake-shane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16,122 words · 4 speakers
Page updated · transcript and summary are machine-generated