New Girl's Jake Johnson Loves Drunk Acting - Speakeasy

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Jake Johnson (New Girl, Paper Heart, Safety Not Guaranteed) talks his new movie Drinking Buddies, auditioning for New Girl, and having fun on the job. Watch Jake imitate popular internet memes here: bit.ly/SpeakeasyJohnsonMeme
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[@SacredDaturana]

Watching this made me realize how much Jake Johnson improves Nick's character. I just want to hang out with him all day.

[@lawsone6120]

More I look at him, More I fall in love... God bless Jake, and god bless Nick.

[@valentinafangirling]

Can we talk about how he literally is Nick Miller??

[@SugarSnapDragon]

yup.

[@kaylabeshears5512]

A lot of New Girl was improvised as well I think.

[@valentinafangirling]

Kayla Beshears yep all the nick and schmidt kisses were improvised, at least at first lmaoo

[@andrewwgold]

Jake is such a well spoken guy. And hilarious.

[@noellenorris2590]

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

[@Jasmine-mh3kf]

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.

[@noellenorris2590]

The Phantasm sweet, thanks! I'll have to give some of those a listen :)

[@Monkeyabroad]

Jake Johnson comes across as such a nice guy in these 20s prohibition era-themed interviews. Made Man... I submit.

[@redroots3103]

Of course he does

[@stephanies5281]

Jake seems like such a humble, genuine human being. Naturally funny as well 👌

[@JCMELKOR]

I like this style of interviewing; just let the interviewee do their thing.

[@raunaksen7358]

Jake Johnson plays himself in New Girl...great guy....

[@originalshamus]

he seems like just the most likeable guy

[@TheDabehofa]

Met Jake on Main Street in Park City, Utah during Sundance. He was a real nice guy.

[@aziegle]

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.

[@tylerjaynes822]

ManbearZig I love Winston so much lol

[@ninasgottamakeit]

i am in love with jake johnson.

[@melissabethrosebean]

Ugh, me too. I love his podcast!

[@Mishy82193]

he's literally so funny when he plays drunk nick xD i die everytime

[@eugeniepenichot9134]

ilovehimsomuch , his voice is just so relaxing !! i'm in love

[@kleinecrazy7418]

Ohh jake s smile is so sweet and are hair is so cute 😄

[@angelojumped]

This guy is honestly a great interviewer! Great rhythm, no anticipating nor cutting the stories. It was a pleasure to watch!

[@melissabethrosebean]

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 KZbin somewhere. Fucking HILARIOUS. 😂

[@aghaadel1]

Jake's story telling is awesome

[@GuilhermeFurst]

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.

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

Drinking Buddies is a great movie

[@Jasmine-mh3kf]

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.

[@TheRealHermioneW]

This is one of my favourite interviews on KZbin. Still watching in 2019.

[@TheFlyingskunk]

Wow. Love Jake Johnson.

[@ParisDylan1]

Awesome New Girl casting story. Thanks for going in depth!

[@006richierich]

Amazing! I can listen to him talk for hours....He is just so eloquent & spontaneous.

[@Sravelha]

imagine a movie with him and aison brie! *.*

[@steamyrobotlove]

Holy crap, two of my favorite entertainers in one video... ... why am I just now seeing this?!?!

[@Portmanlover]

Nick Miller is one of the funniest Characters in Years, i love his lines in New Girl.

[@haleylister5334]

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.

[@MsRigel]

This guy is so real .... I like watching him

[@JustAnotherFangirl67]

He’s 100% from Chicago, just by the way he says it. And I am from there too

[@Freeminded88]

I want to know who this buddy is that were "slaying dragons" in the rehearsal!

[@urbanangel13]

luv him.....

[@DoseofJikook88]

im excited to see drinking buddies. I love Jake Johnson

[@maryjoanne1011]

this is the best interview ever

[@leethornton9220]

love, Love, LOVE these interviews. props and more please :)

[@mkay8669]

Ok so I think it's safe to say that Jake Johnson is literally Nick, or vice versa.

[@virginiataylor5593]

Great interview! Interesting and fun.

[@damasiadevillalobos3540]

Love Jake Johnson! Great actor!! Love that his so easy going and funny

[@sirdidymusbarks]

He seems like such a down to earth dude and that's awesome.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

I love his type of nose. It's so interesting.

[@vannahwannahful]

his nose is interesting..

[@frankiesfavour]

He looks like a mighty Hawk.

[@soccerlover2292]

I cant believe he grew up 10 minutes away from where I live....I love him!

[@user-ob4ip8wb2g]

who the fuck is Jake Johnson..? that's nick miller

[@Jona]

I loveeeeee jake 😍😍😍

[@MichaelCovel92]

I wanna grab a beer with Jake Johnson.

[@cherrymaemanalo7151]

Jake is the best guy to play Nick...NickJess NickJess lovin it.

[@justinebalacano9405]

You picked the right guy to play Nick Miller.. :) love the show #newgirl love the nick and jess chemistry.. :)

[@kateh5446]

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

[@TonicLime1]

Love Jake Johnson! Funny guy.

[@UtwoOneMaster]

Great interviewer

[@isaiasbsb]

Wow! That's an Awesome interview! I'm totally going to see this movie.

[@alexoconnor5862]

he is so easy to listen to

[@lyssss09]

Thank God New Girl gave Jake a second chance during his auditions.

[@miguelvennie]

This show is great, it reminds me of that old Dinner for Five show that Jon Favreau used to do.

[@mstinasugar]

that movie sounds good!!

[@MrSkunkSalad]

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.

[@scandelooch]

I think you're right, dude 👍👍

[@scandelooch]

Anyone else feel weird, watching a post that's 10 yrs old? Like where the hell did the time go?

[@jackmiller-johnston8689]

Subscribed and a like for you sir.

[@susangarlisch5700]

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!

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

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

[@wildcardedits]

You should watch it.... He is great and the movie is great

[@davidmckesey7119]

just to let you know. drunk history the idea and show is based off him

[@Danip36]

He completely sold me on this movie

[@fuzzydany]

yes he played a man who hit on Abed talking about Farscape

[@EmilyOlson]

So awesome!

[@danny_davis]

Paul, like that rug in The Big Lebowski, a pair of cuff links could really tie your look together. :)

[@habitualmasticator]

You don't talk yet! PFT is the man!

[@captawesome11]

dude i read this and then as i scrolled up he was nodding his head aha

[@nicholasvignovich5131]

@Pigeon Lake: 3 or 4 Revolution beers can actually mess you up :)

[@JasonBroaddus]

What is the background music with the violin? Anyone?

[@grainmotherband]

May 14th?! You friggin kidding me?!

[@jonmissirlian7647]

lol

[@KuyaManzano]

Should I have one channel for each passion I have?

[@andr3silva]

tension on comedy set AKA two and a half men

[@shahkarali2740]

Jake looks the exact same as he looks Nick from new girl but is more sane

[@JAILBREAKER200]

Wasn't Paul f Tompkins on an episode of community

[@JAILBREAKER200]

I new it

[@SugarSnapDragon]

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.

[@stephanies5281]

Ah, nicely put 👌I completely agree about Paul. Also fantastic interviewer for sure.

[@sums1994]

Sounds like "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf"...

[@mratomicbomb11]

He sounds like Ralph Macchio.

[@anthonyshea6048]

All I hear is Mr. Peanutbutter. Mr. Peanutbutter. Mr. Peanutbutter

[@CrazyCKing]

Is this Ron Burgundy?

[@Lemonadicious]

Funny how Max plays the 'smart guy' and Jake plays a reasonably dumb character, but it's switched in real life :')

[@Niecee44]

Ben Schwartz..... Jake and Amir!!!

[@flittler]

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)

[@deadgoon74]

PFT is the man!

[@samueleliasson865]

the interviewer nods his head alot

[@eastcoastgaminq4399]

Nick miller

[@JAILBREAKER200]

Knew* damn fucking iPhone

[@travismcnasty4239]

The dude is married.

[@iniesta530]

I wish you had used an exclamation point to finish your last sentence.

[@maNoRaNimal1337]

dam that's suffering, jesus ><

[@Hotsaucerobface]

Cut it out with the constant panning/cutting camera angles, it's too much. Otherwise a great interview

[@manonklatt]

" 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 :)

[@jaredmullis6420]

leap of faith? paul calling spiderman plot lines 6 years early

[@jchao617]

saw the trailer bad story line.

[@DeeckyRizzo]

Don't change cameras that fast! Makes me feel dizzy. It's kinda annoying.

[@JoshEthanJohnson]

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.

[@PigeonLakeOfficial]

Seems like a great guy, though I'd say "handling 3 or 4 beers" is kind of... underwhelming.

[@Notawesomeatall7]

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.

[@pts5217]

Hipsters love to use the word “ostensibly” and always use it wrong

[@rachelives1133]

Im sorru but Drinking Buddies was painful to watch. Terrible movie

[@grooveytulips]

I, sadly, must agree. After seeing this interview, I feel bad saying it. They had such a blast and so much freedom. It's too bad I didn't like it.

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

I strongly disagree

[@grooveytulips]

***** I'm happy you liked it! :)

[@Lotrfan99]

It wasn't a terrible movie. You just didn't enjoy it. Those are two different sentiments.