GGACP Rewind: Episode #42: Dan Harmon

About this episode

Dan Harmon discusses his career, creativity, and experiences in the entertainment industry with Gilbert and Frank.

Outspoken and controversial writer-producer Dan Harmon went from performing improv in his hometown of Milwaukee to creating hit television shows like “Community” and Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty.” Dan joined Gilbert and Frank for a candid and revealing conversation about the perils of celebrity, how his various neuroses fuel his creativity and why he chose to launch his own podcast (the popular “Harmontown”) instead of going to therapy. Also: Dan pays “homage” to Bill Cosby, gets canned by Sarah Silverman, creates the cult show “Heat Vision and Jack” and locks horns with comedy hero-turned-antagonist Chevy Chase. PLUS: “Manimal”! “Misfits of Science”! “The Streisand Effect”! Gilbert hangs with Charlie Sheen! And Dan receives a VERY special delivery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Gilbert Gottfried, Frank

Guest: Dan Harmon

Topics covered

• improv
• celebrity
• creativity
• podcasting
• television shows
• comedy

Keywords

• Dan Harmon
• Gilbert Gottfried
• improv
• celebrity
• Rick and Morty
• Community
• Harmontown
• comedy
• podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Community, Rick and Morty, Harmontown, Heat Vision and Jack, Manimal, Misfits of Science

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