cover of episode Ed Helms and Jordan Klepper on Finding Authenticity as a TDS Correspondent | Behind the Show

Ed Helms and Jordan Klepper on Finding Authenticity as a TDS Correspondent | Behind the Show

2024/8/26
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Jordan Klepper interviews Ed Helms about his journey to The Daily Show. Helms discusses his background in stand-up and improv, his Daily Show audition, and his early experiences as a correspondent.
  • Ed Helms was a student of The Daily Show before his audition.
  • He felt confident during his audition despite having limited experience.
  • He initially imitated Stephen Colbert's style as a correspondent.
  • He found field pieces challenging due to his desire to make people comfortable.

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Past and present generations of Daily Show correspondents unite as Jordan Klepper and Ed Helms discuss Ed’s journey to The Daily Show, how Ed found his voice as a correspondent, and how he’s picked projects since then, including The Office and his current podcast, SNAFU with Ed Helms. 

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