Show Notes

Nick Offerman is known for his role as the moustachioed, woodworking, saxophone-playing boss of Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation. But before growing out his moustache, Offerman was a struggling actor, living in an unfinished basement and fighting depression after 12 straight years of Hollywood rejection. This week, we tell Offerman’s story. From being told to be more “conventional” to playing one of the most iconic and unique characters of all time.

Major sources for this episode include:
1) Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman
2) Paste Magazine: Beyond the Swanson
3) Chicago Mag: The Delicious Life of Nick Offerman
4) Here’s The Thing with Alec Baldwin: Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman Take It Slow in Work and in Love
5) NPR: ‘I Could Never Fake It’: Nick Offerman on Striving for Nonchalance
6) The Three Questions with Andy Richter: Nick Offerman
7) Rolling Stone: Nick Offerman Interview, Special Edition

From the creators of Under the Influence:
Executive Producer & Co-Host: Terry O’Reilly
Writer & Host: Sidney O’Reilly
Research: Allison Pinches
Director: Callie O’Reilly
Supervising Producer: Debbie O’Reilly
Engineer: Geoff Devine
Theme music: Ian Lefeuvre & Ari Posner

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