Paul Feig on “Minx,” “Welcome to Flatch” and making gin

Episode notes

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Paul Feig created TV shows like Freaks and Geeks, and movies like Bridesmaids, Unaccompanied Minors and Spy. He’s directed episodes of 30 Rock, The Office, Arrested Development and Mad Men.

He’s basically a legend. And this marks his… 4th time on the show? Maybe more? We’re losing count.

When he isn’t appearing on Bullseye, Feig keeps plenty busy. He helped produce the new HBO show Minx – it’s a period comedy about the first women’s erotic magazine. He also helped make the newest Fox sitcom Welcome to Flatch, a mockumentary-style show based on the British sitcom This Country. It’s set in the town of Flatch, Ohio, and explores the lives of its residents.

We’ll talk with Paul about his new work and his career making all your favorite shows – plus, Paul Feig makes gin! He’ll tell us all the secrets of gin making.

You can watch Paul’s new series Minx on HBO, and his mockumentary sitcom Welcome to Flatch is airing now on Fox.

In this episode...

Jesse Thorn

Host

Kevin Ferguson

Senior Producer

Jesus Ambrosio

Producer

Richard Robey

Maximum Fun Producer

Daniel Huecias

Maximum Fun Production Fellow

Guests

Paul Feig

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Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture.

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