About this episode

The episode discusses Seth Rogen's transition to a producing role, critiques on Trump's business dealings, and advice on overcoming imposter syndrome.

Seth Rogen may be known for his stoner vibe and comedies such as Superbad and Knocked Up, but behind the scenes the actor, writer, weed-lover and pottery fan has also become a producing power player. The US stock market is spooked and Trump’s henchmogul’s companies are floundering – has the great dealmaker been building up the wrong nation? And Philippa Perry advises a reader: ‘That voice in your head telling you that you’re saying the wrong things is not telling the truth.’

People in this episode

Host: The Guardian

Guests: Marina Hyde, Philippa Perry

Topics covered

• Seth Rogen
• Trump
• imposter syndrome
• comedy
• producing
• US stock market

Keywords

• Seth Rogen
• Trump
• imposter syndrome
• comedy
• producing
• US stock market
• Marina Hyde
• Philippa Perry

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