537 - The One with Mike Schur

John invites writer/creator Michael Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place) to discuss the history of comedy, specifically the evolution of the half hour sitcom. <p>We also cover moral philosophy, working with experts, and coming up with new projects. Mike explains why ‘inside-out’ ideas tend to be more successful shows.</p> <p>In our bonus segment for premium members John asks Mike about writers room jargon.</p> <p>Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1321658/">Michael Schur</a> on <a href= "https://twitter.com/KenTremendous">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Be-Perfect/Michael-Schur/9781982159313"> How to be Perfect by Michael Schur</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_May">Todd May</a>, academic papers <a href= "https://philpeople.org/profiles/todd-g-may">here</a>, books <a href= "https://bookshop.org/contributors/todd-may">here</a></li> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-few-more-words/id757346885"> The Poscast</a> by Joe Posnanski and Mike Schur</li> <li><a href= "https://thescriptlab.com/features/screenwriting-101/8890-13-tv-writers-room-terms-you-should-know/"> TV Writers Room Terms</a></li> <li><a href= "https://cottonbureau.com/people/scriptnotes-podcast">Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt!</a></li> <li><a href="https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/gifts">Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription</a> or <a href= "https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/">treat yourself to a premium subscription!</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/clmazin">Craig Mazin</a> on Twitter</li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/johnaugust">John August</a> on Twitter</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en">John on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-outros">Outro</a> by Nico Mansy (<a href="http://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed">send us yours!</a>)</li> <li>Scriptnotes is produced by <a href= "https://twitter.com/MeganaRao">Megana Rao</a> and edited by <a href="