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Session 138: Max Greenfield

Therapuss with Jake Shane

1h 17m
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Summary

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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.

  • When practicing self-tapes or preparing for an audition, having an experienced partner or casting perspective can push your performance to the next level. 20:28
  • If you want to reconnect with college friends who live far away, start by sharing an old, embarrassing photo in a group chat to break the ice. 1:09:05
  • When dealing with severe flight anxiety or fear of the unknown, accepting that you cannot control fate can surprisingly help ground your nerves. 1:13:13

Chapters

  1. 0:02
    Podcast Intro and Fall Theme

    The episode opens with a poetic introduction about the arrival of fall, setting a reflective tone before transitioning to the host’s welcome.

  2. 0:42
    Welcome to the Show and Guest Introduction

    Host Jake Shane welcomes the audience and introduces Max Greenfield, establishing the episode’s focus on the actor’s life and career.

  3. 1:55
    Press, Podcast Opportunity, and Creative Collaboration

    Max discusses his initial hesitation about press coverage, the idea of a podcast, and how the opportunity to collaborate creatively with Jake emerged.

  4. 4:28
    Behind the Scenes of New Girl and Casting Insights

    Max shares anecdotes from filming New Girl, including casting decisions, guest stars like Prince and Taylor Swift, and the challenges of multi‑cam production.

  5. 38:46
    Health, Substance Use, and Coping Mechanisms

    Both hosts candidly discuss their struggles with substance use, mental health, and the ways they cope with the pressures of their professions.

  6. 46:07
    Intro and Video Mishap

    The hosts discuss a lost video and the stress it causes.

  7. 50:23
    Film and TV Talk

    Conversation shifts to movies, actors, and favorite shows, including a mention of a film project.

  8. 1:02:00
    Texting and Voice Notes Debate

    They debate the use of voice notes versus typed texts and share personal texting habits.

  9. 1:02:59
    Relationship Dynamics and Advice

    Discussion about relationships, arguing, and advice on maintaining connections with friends.

  10. 1:12:44
    Flight Anxiety and Coping Strategies

    They talk about flying anxiety, coping mechanisms, and personal experiences with travel.

Highlights

  • 7:10

    Live Studio Audiencesinsight

    Max Greenfield explains the energy of shooting sitcoms in front of a live studio audience compared to using laugh tracks.

  • 9:22

    The Hills Dating Profilestory

    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.

  • 28:41

    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.

  • 31:16

    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.

  • 42:35

    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.

  • 56:13

    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.

Quotes

  • “Because you don't simply step into the season. You create it, layer by layer.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:17:05
  • “I was like, what press is meaningful now? Because we have this movie and it fits into like a certain demo.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:14
  • “I was so happy to be on a TV show. And I loved the character so much.”
    Unnamed speaker · 9:15
  • “I was like, what do you think Jake? And you go, well, you should just do the pod.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:20
  • “If you find it, please burn it, like, I don't, I don't want to know.”
    Unnamed speaker · 46:16
  • “I don't listen to them, I read the transcription.”
    Unnamed speaker · 55:43
  • “I have a vinyl of it, no record player, but I'm collecting.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:50
  • Ross 0:25–0:27

About this episode

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Transcript

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14,589 words · 7 speakers

Topics

  • New York
  • New Girl
  • Fun
  • Paris
  • Silo
  • Evermore
  • Shards
  • Oh Mary
  • Netflix
  • Vampire Weekend

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