Side Dish: More with Simon Helberg

About this episode

Jesse Tyler Ferguson continues his conversation with Simon Helberg, discussing personal growth and a humorous restaurant experience.

More of my interview with 'The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘The Audacity’ star Simon Helberg. Simon tells me about the unfortunate way he found out ‘Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip’ was cancelled, how he untied his self-worth from achievement, and how parenthood brought more perspective. Plus, I share a funny time at this restaurant that involved his ‘Big Bang’ costar Jim Parsons. This episode was recorded at El Condor in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Guest: Simon Helberg

Topics covered

• interview
• parenthood
• self-worth
• cancellation
• comedy
• perspective

Keywords

• Simon Helberg
• Jesse Tyler Ferguson
• parenthood
• self-worth
• The Big Bang Theory
• Studio 60
• comedy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Big Bang Theory, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Audacity

Places: El Condor, Silver Lake, Los Angeles

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