this emotional moment was an accident
a quick note on following your instincts
If you’ve listened to the Debt Heads pilot (available wherever you get your podcasts, have you heard?!), you’re well acquainted with Jamie’s mom Sam AND her affinity for plants, throw pillows and Nick At Nite programming.
What you don’t know is that she wasn’t really supposed to be in the episode. We decided to interview her on a whim, at the last minute. After working on the script for months, one day Rachel thought out loud — should we talk to your mom?
The powerful conversation that ensued changed the episode’s entire trajectory, not to mention Jamie’s understanding of her childhood and her relationship with her mom forever.
So yeah, no big deal.
We’re sharing this for two reasons: first, to thank Sam for her vulnerability, openness and support! If you, like this commenter, could see yourself being friends with Sam we don’t blame you — and you have much to look forward to as we move through the rest of the season!
The second reason is to remind you that creative magic can happen when you least expect it, but won’t happen if you don’t explore. Our curiosity has led us to the end of many a line, and more often than not, we don’t find what we’re looking for. But we always find insight and inspiration in the journey itself.
Of course, occasionally, as is the case with the Sam interview, we find exactly what we didn’t know we were looking for.
Happy Friday, Debt Heads!
XO,
J+R