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Jun 2021
1h 14m

'Pen15' Anna Konkle & Sam Zvibleman

CHRIS O'FALT
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Co-star Anna Konkle talks about the "half-therapy, half-masochist" process of reliving her middle school years through her "Pen15" character, writing the incredible “Vendy Wiccany" (witch) episode, and working with her 13 year-old stars.  And at the 27:26 mark, co-creator Sam Zvibleman, who directed all seven episodes of Season 2A, joins the podcast to talk ... Show More
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