Maya Erskine & Anna Konkle on Using Embarrassing Stories from Their Lives for PEN15

Anna and Maya talk about using stories from their real lives for their show “PEN15,” Maya’s mom becoming a major part of it, and knowing everything about each other.
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[@fionagallagherapologist5968]

pen15 is criminally underrated and touching, im tired of people saying that it was "embarrassing" as if that isn't the entire point of the show !! they captured the awkwardness and anguish of being 13 so wonderfully well.

[@Mimi89_7]

It was real like situations nothing embarrassing it was very well done I wish it was longer

[@Blueblueverry]

I love it because it's embarrassing and so real to girl's starting the teenage era, I relate so much to it 😭

[@satanscheeks]

i agree like the show made me cringe so hard cuz i remember when i was that age, and they captured the hard parts really well. like it was really touching and real

[@adriannaaustin9127]

Exactly! The show is exactly how it was for me at 13! It’s so relatable and funny.

[@alejandravega4060]

@@satanscheeksyess especially when maya gets her first period I think is so real

[@kassandraayalasongs]

I hope they continue to write together They are genius

[@chriskeo392]

Wanna fight dance?!?

[@lozzascozza]

Why is it ending!!!!! Noooooo, It is so nice to have girls actually write the funny stuff and not men trying to write it in how they thought school was from a girls perspective. I always wondered if it was going to be hard coz all the actors will start growing up. But gah. This is comedy gold. Well done ladies

[@linamarie84]

I know right?! I read the article about it and they said it was soley based on their 7th grade experience, so from the beginning they never planned for it to go further.

[@shitmandood]

The growing up wouldn't matter because they could just play who they are. Sort of one of the show's features.

[@telanotelano]

1 more season please

[@karenling2106]

last season please?

[@tienandtina]

I wish the show could continue with them into high school!

[@kc476]

This show is SO spot on with my own middle school experience from early '00's with my best friend. We were floored watching it!

[@Kkatss]

It really is.

[@tonysmith7718]

The episode that features Maya's mom is one of the sweetest things I've ever seen! I miss this show already.

[@RTFXSTUDIO]

Funny I just finished that episode and decided to come to YT to see an interview with Maya lol

[@juanitamorgan5475]

I can't believe she's the actress who's the voice of mizu in blue eye samurai 😮

[@MsHeartIsArt]

I love this show. One of the best comedies right now. Brilliant and hilarious

[@LECITIZENTEN]

100%

[@gloonnug4797]

..but Jim is the actual manifestation of a human PEZ dispenser …right?

[@Laila-hl8dc]

i miss it so much ugh

[@rayaldine3261]

Wasnt a comedy for long 😭

[@Mimi89_7]

It’s so good I laughed and cried ❤

[@JazzyB9481]

Never has a show made me laugh, cry, and cringe so hard all at once. I'm so impressed and I hope they produce more content together in the future 💜

[@Mimi89_7]

Sameeee I love it

[@moonlightbae6365]

for real😭😭😭 i can’t stop laughing when i watch it

[@hellolamby]

Oh man I don’t want this show to be over. It’s one of the best of all time.

[@chovue2363]

My gawd, what a show! Just binge through the new season and what a rollercoaster of emotions!

[@Idolbottle]

Didnt realize it was ending until i was on the last episode. A lot of emotions.💙

[@imnotabiologist9652]

Perhaps we should commend them for ending on a quality note, rather than milking the content forever like so many shows. Such good fun it was!

[@Junksaint]

Such a good show, they nailed the 7th grade experience. Like Bo Burnham's Eighth grade, it takes you back to those raw overwhelming emotional times and sometimes it's hard.

[@FeisworldMedia]

Best show ever. Laughed and cried many times

[@hihowareyouthen]

Yeah, I cried during Luminaria in season 2. Really beautifully written.

[@yourerightimwrong4567]

"Yuki" was *such* a beautfiul episode. Painful...but, beautiful.

[@flona1302]

I wish they’d come out with a third season :( it’s so so good

[@melissabee5845]

This was honestly one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I’m 32, and I laughed and literally bawled, I NEVER cry at movies or shows. It was so nostalgic and raw. Perfectly executed 👏👏👏

[@drea_]

wow that finale made me go through so many emotions. I love this show sm

[@n91424]

This show feels someone is looking back at their younger self and going "God how embarrassing " while giving them a hug at the same time

[@subobing3551]

I absolutely love the show and I’m so sad they’re not gonna do anymore! I have never laughed so hard and so consistently at a show in my life. Rethink this ladies do another round of episode

[@Idolbottle]

Didnt realize it was ending until i was on the last episode. A lot of emotions.💙

[@johnhaxby306]

Their show is so worthy of awesome status, I’ve seen every episode 3 times

[@dabordietrying]

dude, look at how happy they are 0:50 i wish we could take this clip and show it to the 13 year old versions of maya and anna, this is so wholesome. love them so much

[@20D0D0]

The contrast between their outfits is beautiful.

[@alymig70]

“I burned myself with the curling iron.” 😂😂😂

[@zoew_]

i definitely almost cried watching the final episode of the show

[@danniet090383]

I LOVE THIS SHOW!! It's funny, sweet, heartfelt. I see myself I'm them. It is one of my favorites

[@Phoenix1062]

I'm so glad they did it. The show is brilliant and we all knew it had to end eventually but can we like never stop talking about it? There at least needs to be some fan fiction going on. Something! The story just can't end here 😥

[@111niah]

this show is honestly the best, its so funny finished it in under a week

[@jobennett3492]

Thank you ladies for having me crying my eyes out with laughter!

[@NewMessage]

I remember my parents telling me that it was all gonna be downhill from there... It wasn't, for me... but if it was for them, I can see why they turned out to be such terribly pessimistic parents.

[@cinnamonbits26]

At 15 one of my friends got a hickey from her best friends boy friend, I confronted her and she told me she "fell into a coat hanger"🙄

[@koraldavis3474]

Those two are so cute and adorable. I hope those two find more work real soon

[@fernandanascimento6562]

I really love this show I'm so sad that's ending 😢

[@alonzocisneros4745]

I need more of them 😭😂 they’re friendship was so beautiful to me especially that ending 😭❤️‍🔥

[@truel8ve]

Wait they’re actually best friends in real life?!!!!!!! I love them both more

[@kimbabi02]

PLEASEE SEASONN 3😭😭

[@magojo333]

watching pen15 has brought back a lot of my own memories from middle school that I completely forgot about 🤣

[@johnneat3381]

Loved the interview ;) the show is nothing short of incredible! It's HILARIOUS! Very recommended!

[@MsDrizzytee]

I was sad when i finished all the episodes 🥺❤️

[@9La1Tia5Loca]

Everything always comes to an end and I resent that.

[@truel8ve]

I love this show, saw a scene that went “yeah that’s why your dad died!” And searched up the show, love this deep in my heart.

[@dabordietrying]

im so glad tiktok has been blowing this show up. deserves so much more attention

[@pikaro955]

They’re effortlessly funny i cant

[@moscov.2196]

The fact that these women were born in 87 like me, I'd say I could relate to them 😂 And their outfits were on point too! OMG

[@RazorShalom]

These are the funniest woman I’ve ever heard. Not comedian funny but real funny.

[@Kkatss]

I love them so much. 13 was a horrible age for me too

[@mateowey]

Man this show is brilliant!! I grew up in the 90s and this show to me is extremely nostalgic!!

[@getofffrommyback2863]

Pls bring back this show these two phenomenal actresses

[@kdholden]

I will protest for more of this show!!!!

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

omg the confidence of the boy who double thumbs downed Anna is hilarious. At any given age in school, I would've loved to have a girl crush on me 😂

[@skabamm5790]

so bummed there won't be more after this season... My BFF 4th-7th grade & me were just like Maya & Anna!

[@fatimapacheco6949]

I watched this whole series in 2 days. I loved it

[@ambie2593]

Middle school was the worse time of my life 😂😂

[@clownnookie]

PEN15: One of the greatest shows of all time.

[@sarahlucyfur]

Absolutly one of the best shows in recent history

[@Notme-i6k]

But fr did u see the last part on pen15 when Maya screams 😂

[@dianam.2211]

Devastated that it already ended, I don't wanna watch anything else I wanna watch Pen15 forever!!!

[@Beccastyles_]

I LOVE this show!! It's the most realistic show I've ever seen about growing up!!

[@Mimi89_7]

This is my favorite show they are so funny I wish it was a season 3 ❤

[@sophieghaffari9006]

I’m so glad they did another interview for the new season!

[@mi.mango1751]

Is there fonna be a 3th season?

[@rafikbaines824]

I wish I could give this video 50,000 thumbs up

[@tessaroach8987]

Pen15 is the best show there is no one else who could have pulled this off as well

[@BreeElisexo]

I didn’t know Yuki is Maya’s real mom!!

[@glimmerrrgirl5288]

Just rewatched this and Grammy was one of my favorite episodes, I wish it didn’t get cancelled :(

[@Juju-l3o]

I love them so much, they seriously did such a great job in the show !

[@high-levelstupid]

I felt like they could've done more with the show but I'm happy with it

[@fp8987]

This show is so funny! Makes me laugh every time 🤣

[@balenciaugust6342]

It’s crazy seeing them as adults lmao

[@arianamartinez3150]

THEY'RE SO PRETTY

[@vincentmartinez222]

We need a new season asap

[@tessaroach8987]

One more season please!!

[@EmpoweredTransition]

Love this show and these ladies!

[@Alexmyself1112]

Seriously fav show

[@Alexmyself1112]

I need a third season

[@raynemichelle2996]

I never went to middle school. My Canadian elementary school went to grade 7 and then I had half a year in junior high, grade 8, got hit by a car, then when I could walk again went to live in Utah with my dad, where I home schooled for half a year. Then I started at an American high school as a freshman.

[@jackselle4607]

This is a wild story! Also a Canadian

[@Megan-di5co]

I can’t believe they won’t be continuing the show. 😭 You guyssss. Noooo

[@SharonDiaz-c1p]

I had no idea they wrote the show. That’s so cool to know that they wrote it

[@kennyfoley2977]

These two are hilarious and so subtle!!

[@AA-ch7jf]

The newest season was the fuckin best!!!!! so good 10/10

[@ayaakhaldoun]

I love them when a third part comes out Immediately pen15

[@esmediamond]

They always cancel THE BEST STUFF

[@paradiekiss]

I love this show so much

[@aliaanaclark8780]

This is my dream when I’m about 30 or so, I want to be in a show and I know I will be.

[@vwim8498]

Don't forget me

[@amirahturner6016]

I felt every emotion 😭🙌🏽 it was beautiful and I didn’t even know they were real besties 🥰 Even better 🫶🏽

[@jayvocado]

Done watching it and I was like wow...

[@lilamontoya5609]

I loveddd season 3 Such important topics

[@ayaakhaldoun]

When will the third part be released Please talk, I'm crying because I finished the day, every little while, but a series I love them mmmm

[@z0mm3rr]

please i hope they change their minds and make another season

[@tur_got999]

this show is iconic, whyyy i did endddd

[@henryblaylock2946]

Sad to see this show go the episode they did on Mayas mother was beautiful

[@Babybluemustang]

I love them so much

[@hathor99]

I love this show sm

[@JaysonBicBoi]

omg that snot thing happend with my cousin and he held his nose so it would stop lmao that totally brought up that memory 😂

[@libraryzacharycash]

i have never seen them not in character they are literal beauties

[@lanaxv]

i just started watching it!!

[@glittercrayola]

Best show ever !!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@danlebron2610]

The episode when she was in the play.lady got chops and skills for days.thats an actress.good job ladies.

[@adreanaheavenholland]

Funniest show ever!!

[@mad5014-z9s]

I love this show sm

[@samsuccess5816]

Queens !!! I am so glad I came across this show at the best tiMe that I really needed to laugh they are so amazing f the show is one of a kind if you were in the 2000s in middle school or even high school lmao idk so funny and amazing

[@lususlove]

They are so pretty :)