About this episode
Dan Levy discusses his new comedy series Big Mistakes, exploring themes of family and crime.
Dan Levy co-created and starred in the beloved Schitt’s Creek. And now he’s back with a new comedy on Netflix that’s got a very different vibe. In Big Mistakes , Levy and Taylor Ortega play dysfunctional siblings who get drawn deeper and deeper into the world of organized crime, even as their mom – the great Laurie Metcalf – runs for public office. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Guest: Dan Levy
Topics covered
- comedy
- organized crime
- family dynamics
- politics
- new releases
Keywords
- Dan Levy
- Big Mistakes
- comedy
- organized crime
- Netflix
- Laurie Metcalf
- Schitt’s Creek
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Netflix
Books & works: Schitt’s Creek
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