Today we’re sharing an episode from Fail Better with David Duchovny, featuring filmmaker and writer Judd Apatow. Together, they trace the arc of Judd’s career, from Anchorman and Bridesmaids to Superbad and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, before diving into his new visual memoir, Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures.

Throughout their conversation, Judd reflects on what’s driven him all these years—not the need to prove he’s funny, but the desire to understand if he has anything to say in the first place. It’s something David relates to as a writer, and it runs through the pages of Judd’s new book: a collection of everything he’s made and gathered while trying to make sense of this life he’s made.

They also talk about the sting of bad reviews, why they’ve both stopped Googling themselves, and how Judd’s documentary on Garry Shandling became a final act of friendship and legacy.

To hear more episodes of Fail Better with David Duchovny wherever you get your podcasts, or head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterfd 

Today we&rsquo;re sharing an episode from Fail Better with David Duchovny, featuring filmmaker and writer Judd Apatow. Together, they trace the arc of Judd&rsquo;s career, from Anchorman and Bridesmaids to Superbad and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, before diving into his new visual memoir, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720819/comedy-nerd-by-judd-apatow/">Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures</a>.
Throughout their conversation, Judd reflects on what&rsquo;s driven him all these years&mdash;not the need to prove he&rsquo;s funny, but the desire to understand if he has anything to say in the first place. It&rsquo;s something David relates to as a writer, and it runs through the pages of Judd&rsquo;s new book: a collection of everything he&rsquo;s made and gathered while trying to make sense of this life he&rsquo;s made.
They also talk about the sting of bad reviews, why they&rsquo;ve both stopped Googling themselves, and how Judd&rsquo;s documentary on Garry Shandling became a final act of friendship and legacy.
To hear more episodes of Fail Better with David Duchovny wherever you get your podcasts, or head to <a href="https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterfd">https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterfd</a>&nbsp;

From his late-night TV show to Carpool Karaoke, James Corden has become known globally as one of the most engaging and delightful interviewers in the entertainment world -- and with his breadth of work across TV, film and stage, he has met so many incredible people whom he now gets the opportunity to spend more time with. Featuring in-depth, richly produced conversations between Corden and a variety of prominent guests on the people, places, possessions, music, and memories that made them, This Life of Mine tells the never-before-heard stories that shaped the people at the top of their fields across film and television, sports, fashion, music, theater, business, and more. Now available on all podcast platforms for the first time!

From his late-night TV show to Carpool Karaoke, James Corden has become known globally as one of the most engaging and delightful interviewers in the entertainment world -- and with his breadth of work across TV, film and stage, he has met so many incredible people whom he now gets the opportunity to spend more time with. Featuring in-depth, richly produced conversations between Corden and a variety of prominent guests on the people, places, possessions, music, and memories that made them, This Life of Mine tells the never-before-heard stories that shaped the people at the top of their fields across film and television, sports, fashion, music, theater, business, and more. Now available on all podcast platforms for the first time!

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