Ever wonder how "The Studio" perfected comedic timing using oners and one-shot scenes? Eric Kissack, who edited the entire season for Seth Rogen, shares his tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes insights into how the show comes together.

When the funniest people in the world need to ensure a script or edit is hilarious, they turn to Eric. Matt and Oren chat with him about his journey as a director and editor, across "Veep", "Sausage Party", "Black Monday", "The Good Place", and more.

See more of Eric’s work at https://erickissack.com and follow him on Instagram @erickissack.

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Endorsements:

- Matt's Pick: Horror Vibes Coffee Shop - https://horrorvibes.com

- Oren's Pick: Businesses that know when to stop sending customer surveys + Trader Joe’s gluten-free cauliflower crust pizza + CVS receipts with epic coupon deals (buy one item at a time for more savings)

- Eric's Pick: Blue Prince Video Game - https://blueprincegame.com

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Jody McVeigh-Schultz shares his journey from editor to director of Amazon’s *Spy High*. Matt and Oren quiz Jody on exactly what made him the right fit for the job. And they delve into the techniques he uses to uncover hidden stories in footage directors might overlook.

Jody also opens up about landing an agent—and what he wishes he had done differently looking back.

You can find Jody on Instagram @jodymcvs and see his work at https://jodyms.com

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Matt's Endorsement: The movie "Scanners" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081455 now available at https://www.criterion.com/

Oren's Endorsement: https://pika.art AI tool that lets you manipulate a character (or object) in your videos while keeping the rest perfectly intact. Like making a stuffed animal dance.

Jody's Endorsement: Bring the wheels for your tripod. The Netflix show "Baby Reindeer" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/, not to be confused with the movie "Lamb".

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Carlyn Hudson returns! Matt and Oren dive into the art of game-time decisions on set—when to stick to the plan and when a last-minute change is worth the risk. It's a great discussion about leadership, with hands-on, real-world insights that go beyond theory.

Carly shares her take on navigating tough calls, balancing respect for the crew, maintaining top-tier quality, and knowing when to let go and adapt to the unexpected. It's a must-listen for anyone aiming to master the dynamics of set life!

Look for Carly on Instagram @CarlynHudson.

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Matt's Endorsement: Take a choo-choo ride on a small train like this https://www.descansogardens.org/event/railroad-grand-opening/ , or ride one near you!

Oren's Endorsement: Scorpio Follow Focus System with Encoder. Also, there's lots of awesome films and shows to get you excited about the industry and what's to come! Minecraft, Sinners, Andor, Hacks, Last of Us, The Studio, Adolescence, The Pitt, Black Mirror, The Rehearsal, Severance, and White Lotus -- just to name a few. What's yours?

Carlyn's Endorsement: Remove Instagram from your phone and live a better life!

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