Hollywood writer, director, and producer Adam McKay talks about working, Will Ferrell, Funny or Die, and The Big Short.

Slate’s Working Podcast Talks to Hollywood Comedy Maven Adam McKay

Slate’s Working Podcast Talks to Hollywood Comedy Maven Adam McKay

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March 16 2015 10:19 AM

The “How Does Adam McKay Work?” Edition

The writer, director, and producer talks to host Adam Davidson about collaborating with Will Ferrell, co-founding Funny or Die, and three different daily routines.

Adam McKay poses for a portrait session to promote Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues on Nov. 25, 2013, in Sydney
Adam McKay poses for a portrait session to promote Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues on Nov. 25, 2013, in Sydney.

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Listen to this episode of Working with guest Adam McKay:

Slate’s Working podcast returns for a second season with host Adam Davidson of NPR’s Planet Money and the New York Times Magazine.

For his first installment hosting the show, Davidson talks with writer, director, and producer Adam McKay about his daily routine in each role. Plus, McKay talks about making movies like Anchorman with creative partner Will Ferrell and the upcoming adaptation of Michael Lewis’ book The Big Short.

Adam Davidson is co-founder and co-host of Planet Money. He also writes the weekly "It's the Economy" column for the New York Times Magazine.