About this episode
Jesse Eisenberg is the writer, director, and star of A Real Pain . We discuss his plays, where you can find early versions of the characters played by Kieran Culkin and Jesse himself, the dynamics of cousin relationships, and when crying can be useful for both the artist and the individual. Plus, another exciting edition of Palter Talk ! Oh, and we might just have a government shutdown. Sorry. SUBSCRIBE We offer premium subscriptions , including an AD-FREE version of the show and options for bonus content. The Gist is produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com Subscribe to The Gist's YouTube Page Follow Mike's Substack > Pesca Profundities To advertise on the show, click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices