American Auto Podcast
What may be NBC's next hit workplace sitcom, American Auto is set in Detroit, Michigan, at fictional auto company Payne Motors. Featuring both known comedy veterans and up and coming actors, the show was created by Justin Spitzer, formerly of The Office and Superstore notoriety. Follow along with us as we break down the episodes, storylines, and characters, as we compare and contrast American Auto to other sitcoms that have dominated the comedic landscape over the last 20 years.
Co-Hosts Mason Everett and Ryan Winfield are native Michiganders and lifelong sitcom enthusiasts.
Our Editor's Take
The title of this podcast is a little bit of a misnomer. While the American Auto Podcast sounds like it might focus on American auto manufacturers, it does not. It is a companion podcast to the NBC sitcom of the same name.
Several critics have compared American Auto to The Office. That show is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, so American Auto has some pretty big shoes to fill if it is going to live up to that kind of company.
The show's hosts, Mason Everett and Ryan Winfield, are longtime friends. They are both passionate sitcom fans as well. Long-time watchers of the genre, they discuss how American Auto stacks up to other sitcoms.
Ana Gasteyer, a Saturday Night Live vet who was one of the show's leading players, is the star of American Auto. She stars as the new CEO of the title company. The show's supporting cast includes Harriet Dyer, Jon Barinholtz, and Tye White. Humphrey Ker and Katherine Hastings help round out the cast. The podcast often breaks down their performances as well. It attempts to find how they draw inspiration from older shows to make something new.
The show is ideal for listeners who enjoy sitcoms or comedy writing. American Auto Podcast provides all that and so much more.
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