The interviewer is Paul F Tompkins and he's one of the greats of the podcasting world. He has a podcast called Spontaneanation where he interviews someone for the first half and then he and some other improvisers do a longform improv scene loosely (sometimes very loosely) based on the interview. It's pretty entertaining sometimes.
Not sure if you've figured out who he is, but it's Paul F. Tompkins. He had a podcast for a few years called Spontaneanation where he would interview a different guest each week, then he and some improv friends would do a long improv loosely based on the interview. If I may be so bold, i highly recommend looking up "Spontaneanation Live from a dentists' (dental?) convention" with Colin Hanks. It's here on UA-cam somewhere. Fucking HILARIOUS. 😂
The first few episodes of New girl were uninteresting when the focused everything on ZooeyD, but after a while they focused much more on the support characters and the show is way better for it. Nick, schmitt, and winston really make the show.
I saw drinking buddies recently and Jake is really good in it. He's like a sexy manly man and gives off a totally different vibe than I get from him here or on New Girl. I recommend it.
1:01 i may or may not have played this over and over again just to hear him say my name and pretend that nick miller is my boyfriend for a blissful minute
I really have a strong feeling the guy that he said killed the audition against him was Jason Mantzoukas 'Rafi' from the League...they always seemed like brothers to me.
Paul: never watched this show before, its a warm, grown-up, great idea for spontaneous, natural interviewing and I appreciate your suit/ tie! :) Jake: We need more actors like you...stay real even when you become a superstar - you encourage us to be ourselves and not fake..ok, I'm rambling...good luck to you - I will be watching Drinking Buddies for sure!
made me wonna watch drinking buddies. caught the beginning of it on TV but i had to go out so i missed, i should look for it on...ehh netflix or something
Everyone says parks and rec. This is great though. I love how sort of "boringly honest" Jake is being here. It's great information. And I love how normal and conversational Jake Johnson is just in general. Similarly Paul F. Tompkins cuz he's just doing all these independent projects like this, things with live near audiences, people who are basically just improvisors and such, so he seems extremely accessible, but his persona, the consummate magnanimous host, welcomes all of us personally, while also raising his status above ours.
sometimes i think this paul f. thompkins made this show for me. absurd, i know, but what else could possibly explain the combination of interviewing interesting actors while drinking some dope cocktails (vodka on rocks excluded)
![BECOMING: Jake Johnson - Part 1 [HD]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/MnOk7mP4B2E/mqdefault.jpg)
More I look at him, More I fall in love...
God bless Jake, and god bless Nick.
Watching this made me realize how much Jake Johnson improves Nick's character. I just want to hang out with him all day.
Jake is such a well spoken guy. And hilarious.
I love jake and this interviewer. Such a casual and friendly vibe, it felt like I was just eavesdropping in on a conversation between two good friends
The interviewer is Paul F Tompkins and he's one of the greats of the podcasting world. He has a podcast called Spontaneanation where he interviews someone for the first half and then he and some other improvisers do a longform improv scene loosely (sometimes very loosely) based on the interview. It's pretty entertaining sometimes.
The Phantasm sweet, thanks! I'll have to give some of those a listen :)
Can we talk about how he literally is Nick Miller??
yup.
A lot of New Girl was improvised as well I think.
Kayla Beshears yep all the nick and schmidt kisses were improvised, at least at first lmaoo
Jake Johnson comes across as such a nice guy in these 20s prohibition era-themed interviews. Made Man... I submit.
Of course he does
Jake seems like such a humble, genuine human being. Naturally funny as well 👌
I like this style of interviewing; just let the interviewee do their thing.
he seems like just the most likeable guy
Jake Johnson plays himself in New Girl...great guy....
This guy is honestly a great interviewer! Great rhythm, no anticipating nor cutting the stories. It was a pleasure to watch!
Not sure if you've figured out who he is, but it's Paul F. Tompkins. He had a podcast for a few years called Spontaneanation where he would interview a different guest each week, then he and some improv friends would do a long improv loosely based on the interview. If I may be so bold, i highly recommend looking up "Spontaneanation Live from a dentists' (dental?) convention" with Colin Hanks. It's here on UA-cam somewhere. Fucking HILARIOUS. 😂
You sir interviewed some of my favorite actors. It was a really nice surprise in this little momment of youtubing. You my like and subscribe.
Met Jake on Main Street in Park City, Utah during Sundance. He was a real nice guy.
The first few episodes of New girl were uninteresting when the focused everything on ZooeyD, but after a while they focused much more on the support characters and the show is way better for it. Nick, schmitt, and winston really make the show.
ManbearZig I love Winston so much lol
ilovehimsomuch , his voice is just so relaxing !! i'm in love
Ohh jake s smile is so sweet and are hair is so cute 😄
i am in love with jake johnson.
Ugh, me too. I love his podcast!
This is one of my favourite interviews on UA-cam. Still watching in 2019.
Amazing! I can listen to him talk for hours....He is just so eloquent & spontaneous.
he's literally so funny when he plays drunk nick xD i die everytime
Awesome New Girl casting story. Thanks for going in depth!
Jake's story telling is awesome
Drinking Buddies is a great movie
Anyone else feel weird, watching a post that's 10 yrs old? Like where the hell did the time go?
I saw drinking buddies recently and Jake is really good in it. He's like a sexy manly man and gives off a totally different vibe than I get from him here or on New Girl. I recommend it.
Wow. Love Jake Johnson.
I'm just glad Paul learned that it's not, in fact, "THE New Girl", like he'd said when he interviewed Max...Still love ya, Paul.
I loveeeeee jake 😍😍😍
Great interview! Interesting and fun.
This guy is so real .... I like watching him
I want to know who this buddy is that were "slaying dragons" in the rehearsal!
love, Love, LOVE these interviews. props and more please :)
imagine a movie with him and aison brie! *.*
Nick Miller is one of the funniest Characters in Years, i love his lines in New Girl.
Love Jake Johnson! Great actor!! Love that his so easy going and funny
You picked the right guy to play Nick Miller.. :) love the show #newgirl love the nick and jess chemistry.. :)
He seems like such a down to earth dude and that's awesome.
I cant believe he grew up 10 minutes away from where I live....I love him!
im excited to see drinking buddies. I love Jake Johnson
Holy crap, two of my favorite entertainers in one video... ... why am I just now seeing this?!?!
Ok so I think it's safe to say that Jake Johnson is literally Nick, or vice versa.
Jake is the best guy to play Nick...NickJess NickJess lovin it.
luv him.....
this is the best interview ever
I love his type of nose. It's so interesting.
his nose is interesting..
He looks like a mighty Hawk.
He’s 100% from Chicago, just by the way he says it. And I am from there too
1:01 i may or may not have played this over and over again just to hear him say my name and pretend that nick miller is my boyfriend for a blissful minute
Love Jake Johnson! Funny guy.
Wow! That's an Awesome interview! I'm totally going to see this movie.
Thank God New Girl gave Jake a second chance during his auditions.
I really have a strong feeling the guy that he said killed the audition against him was Jason Mantzoukas 'Rafi' from the League...they always seemed like brothers to me.
I think you're right, dude 👍👍
who the fuck is Jake Johnson..? that's nick miller
Great interviewer
Paul: never watched this show before, its a warm, grown-up, great idea for spontaneous, natural interviewing and I appreciate your suit/ tie! :)
Jake: We need more actors like you...stay real even when you become a superstar - you encourage us to be ourselves and not fake..ok, I'm rambling...good luck to you - I will be watching Drinking Buddies for sure!
This show is great, it reminds me of that old Dinner for Five show that Jon Favreau used to do.
I wanna grab a beer with Jake Johnson.
he is so easy to listen to
that movie sounds good!!
made me wonna watch drinking buddies. caught the beginning of it on TV but i had to go out so i missed, i should look for it on...ehh netflix or something
You should watch it.... He is great and the movie is great
yes he played a man who hit on Abed talking about Farscape
Paul, like that rug in The Big Lebowski, a pair of cuff links could really tie your look together. :)
An interview with nick miller as jake johnson❤
He completely sold me on this movie
just to let you know. drunk history the idea and show is based off him
So awesome!
You don't talk yet! PFT is the man!
Subscribed and a like for you sir.
May 14th?! You friggin kidding me?!
What is the background music with the violin? Anyone?
dude i read this and then as i scrolled up he was nodding his head aha
Should I have one channel for each passion I have?
@Pigeon Lake: 3 or 4 Revolution beers can actually mess you up :)
Wasn't Paul f Tompkins on an episode of community
Jake looks the exact same as he looks Nick from new girl but is more sane
Funny how Max plays the 'smart guy' and Jake plays a reasonably dumb character, but it's switched in real life :')
Everyone says parks and rec. This is great though. I love how sort of "boringly honest" Jake is being here. It's great information. And I love how normal and conversational Jake Johnson is just in general. Similarly Paul F. Tompkins cuz he's just doing all these independent projects like this, things with live near audiences, people who are basically just improvisors and such, so he seems extremely accessible, but his persona, the consummate magnanimous host, welcomes all of us personally, while also raising his status above ours.
Ah, nicely put 👌I completely agree about Paul. Also fantastic interviewer for sure.
tension on comedy set AKA two and a half men
Sounds like "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf"...
I new it
All I hear is Mr. Peanutbutter. Mr. Peanutbutter. Mr. Peanutbutter
Is this Ron Burgundy?
He sounds like Ralph Macchio.
the interviewer nods his head alot
Ben Schwartz..... Jake and Amir!!!
sometimes i think this paul f. thompkins made this show for me. absurd, i know, but what else could possibly explain the combination of interviewing interesting actors while drinking some dope cocktails (vodka on rocks excluded)
PFT is the man!
I wish you had used an exclamation point to finish your last sentence.
The dude is married.
Knew* damn fucking iPhone
lol
Nick miller
leap of faith? paul calling spiderman plot lines 6 years early
Don't change cameras that fast! Makes me feel dizzy. It's kinda annoying.
Cut it out with the constant panning/cutting camera angles, it's too much. Otherwise a great interview
" We played a drinking game with cards" - please be honest you played true american don't you, because that would be so much more fun :)
dam that's suffering, jesus ><
saw the trailer bad story line.
love the show. great cast but watch the volumes on the intro pumper plz. way out of whack. and kind of bad sfx. love the progrum though.
Knowing he is a drinker really tones down his attractiveness to me. It's not a quality I admire in other individuals or draws me to them.
Seems like a great guy, though I'd say "handling 3 or 4 beers" is kind of... underwhelming.
Hipsters love to use the word “ostensibly” and always use it wrong