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Armando Iannucci

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Episode Appearances

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Jan 31, 2026

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara

Creator of Veep who encouraged improvisation and script-free scenes during rehearsals

Improvisation and the 'yes, and' principle in comedy and lifeGender pay equity and idea attribution in 1980s televisionPre-internet vs. social media era comedy development
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Dec 17, 2025

Presenting: Julia on Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Creator of VEEP; wrote character of Selena Meyer specifically for Julia after initial concept meetings

Women in Comedy: Breaking Barriers and Building CultureSNL Cast Dynamics and Workplace Culture in EntertainmentSeinfeld Development and Network Pressure on Creative Vision
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Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Dec 9, 2025

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Creator of Veep; wrote role of Selena Meyer specifically for Julia after initial concept meetings

SNL Cast Dynamics and Workplace CultureSeinfeld Development and Character EvolutionVeep Production and Ensemble Chemistry
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Sep 10, 2025

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O'Hara

Creator of VEEP; allowed actors to improvise and deviate from script during rehearsals

Improvisation techniques and the 'Yes, and' principle in comedyGender pay equity in 1980s-90s entertainment industrySecond City Chicago vs. Second City Toronto comedy training
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