Ep 921: Inside the Wildest Social Experiment on TV Right Now with Emily Pendergast

What happens when one person thinks everything is real… but everyone else is in on the joke? In this episode, Linda sits down with actress and writer Emily Pendergast, who stars as Amy in Jury Duty: Company Retreat—the hilarious, documentary-style comedy that turns a corporate retreat into a brilliantly orchestrated social experiment. Emily shares what it was like performing in a fully staged environment where one unsuspecting participant believes it's all real, how her improv background prepared her for the unpredictable moments, and why audiences are loving the mix of cringe, chaos, and comedy. From her roots in Ohio to her standout roles in Veep and beyond, Emily brings authenticity, humor, and heart to every scene—and this conversation is no different. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, unexpected moments, and a deeper look at one of the most unique shows on TV Emily Pendergast Links IMDb (Full Filmography) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6119643/ Apple TV Profile (Watch / Credits) https://tv.apple.com/us/person/emily-pendergast/umc.cpc.47bc5tgmofs0f86eupnjhfa8w TV Guide Profile https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/emily-pendergast/3000913132/ Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/emily_pendergast Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat Show Info / Cast Overview https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/tv-shows/jury-duty-season-2-company-retreat-cast/ Episode Listings / Credits https://www.tvmaze.com/people/231909/emily-pendergast