Rachel Axler & Jim Shepard REDUX

About this episode

In this episode, Erica Halverson interviews Emmy-award winning writer Rachel Axler and her former teacher Jim Shepard, discussing their experiences in television and education.

This week we're bringing back another episode from the vault for some of our new listeners! On this episode, we talk to an Emmy-award winning writer from “The Daily Show.” We talk to a writer from “How I Met Your Mother,” one from “Parks and Recreation,” one from “Veep,” and one from the deeply under appreciated “Bored to Death.” We also reconnect with a friend from our high school with the singing voice of an angel. And what do you know... It’s all the same person! We are thrilled to introduce you to the brilliant Rachel Axler, who has brought along her teacher from her days at Williams College, award-winning author, Jim Shepard.

People in this episode

Host: Erica Halverson

Guests: Rachel Axler, Jim Shepard

Topics covered

• writing
• television
• education
• interview
• creativity

Keywords

• Emmy-award winning
• writer
• television shows
• interview
• education
• Rachel Axler
• Jim Shepard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Daily Show, How I Met Your Mother, Parks and Recreation, Veep, Bored to Death

Places: Williams College

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