{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6/6aa77b55c939da2795604a4d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Brent Forrester Catches a Wave to The Office","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6/1789357788231-3ad94676-308c-4dc1-b4fb-9704dbaa3c2d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Television writer Brent Forrester (<em>The Simpsons</em>, <em>The Office</em>, <em>Space Force</em>) shares how his passion for surfing helps him ride out the emotional roller coaster of working in Hollywood.&nbsp;He discusses the creative ways he’s brought fitness into the writers’ room and spills who won a push-up contest amongst the writers of The Office.&nbsp;He also reminisces on how he went from hating surfing to being someone who chases big waves for pleasure, and how a desire to be a better swimmer led him to compete in the Aquathalon world championships.&nbsp;Plus, he details the exact writing schedule that keeps him disciplined and prolific.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Brent’s <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/forrestercomedycourse/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@professorbfo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a> for lessons on the craft of comedy. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sebastian Langdell"}