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Episode 119: David Litt (White House Speechwriter) Interview (Young Professionals)

Episode 119: David Litt (White House Speechwriter) Interview (Young Professionals)

FromDead Pilots Society


Episode 119: David Litt (White House Speechwriter) Interview (Young Professionals)

FromDead Pilots Society

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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We caught up with David Litt this week about his pilot, Young Professionals. At age 24, David, became one of the youngest White House speechwriters in history. In this interview, you’ll hear about David’s journey into politics and comedy writing. David and Andrew reminisced about their time on The Exit Players, the oldest improv troupe at Yale. David told us why he joined the Obama campaign in 2008 and how he became the head writer for The White House Correspondents dinner. He shared a story about the hardest he ever made President Obama laugh and spoke on how challenging it is to write a political comedy in today’s climate. We also got his thoughts on The West Wing and Veep and how they totally nailed what it’s like to be a staffer in the white house. It was a great interview that we know you’ll enjoy. Thanks for listening! Enjoy!Get the video for the table read of Young Professionals for as little as $5 by going to https://maximumfun.org/joinFor more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com
Released:
Apr 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) and Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour).