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Jake Shane welcomes Max Greenfield to the session to unpack their whirlwind week of hanging out daily in Paris and New York, attending red carpet premieres like Ryan Murphy's The Shards, going to plays, and shooting self-tapes. They swap behind-the-scenes stories from television and film, including Max getting cast on New Girl, working with Prince and Taylor Swift, and starring in the movie Don't Say Good Luck. Throughout the episode, the two hosts dive into listener dilemmas about texting anxiety, relationship doubts, and navigating New York City life.
The episode opens with a poetic introduction about the arrival of fall, setting a reflective tone before transitioning to the host’s welcome.
Host Jake Shane welcomes the audience and introduces Max Greenfield, establishing the episode’s focus on the actor’s life and career.
Max discusses his initial hesitation about press coverage, the idea of a podcast, and how the opportunity to collaborate creatively with Jake emerged.
Max shares anecdotes from filming New Girl, including casting decisions, guest stars like Prince and Taylor Swift, and the challenges of multi‑cam production.
Both hosts candidly discuss their struggles with substance use, mental health, and the ways they cope with the pressures of their professions.
The hosts discuss a lost video and the stress it causes.
Conversation shifts to movies, actors, and favorite shows, including a mention of a film project.
They debate the use of voice notes versus typed texts and share personal texting habits.
Discussion about relationships, arguing, and advice on maintaining connections with friends.
They talk about flying anxiety, coping mechanisms, and personal experiences with travel.
Live Studio Audiencesinsight
Max Greenfield explains the energy of shooting sitcoms in front of a live studio audience compared to using laugh tracks.
Max recalls filming a shot-for-shot parody of The Hills theme song as a dating profile video during the first season of New Girl.
Prince Guest Starstory
Max shares the surreal experience of Prince showing up at midnight to guest star on the post-Super Bowl episode of New Girl.
Taylor Swift Concert Preferencestory
Max recounts asking Taylor Swift whether she prefers intimate venues or big arenas, and her memorable response about filling the ocean with people.
Knicks Comeback Gamestory
Jake Shane describes the electric atmosphere and pure joy inside Madison Square Garden when the Knicks pulled off a stunning comeback win.
Housewife Voice Notesinsight
Jake plays a hysterical voice note from Alicia Carmen D. to demonstrate the only kinds of voice notes he actually enjoys listening to.
“Because you don't simply step into the season. You create it, layer by layer.”
“I was like, what press is meaningful now? Because we have this movie and it fits into like a certain demo.”
“I was so happy to be on a TV show. And I loved the character so much.”
“I was like, what do you think Jake? And you go, well, you should just do the pod.”
“If you find it, please burn it, like, I don't, I don't want to know.”
“I don't listen to them, I read the transcription.”
“I have a vinyl of it, no record player, but I'm collecting.”
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