Scott MacArthur is an actor and writer known for playing Jimmy Shepherd, a main character on the Fox comedy series The Mick. Scott is an alumnus of The Second City in Chicago. He started writing by himself in his garage eight years ago, springboarding to "The Mick" writing job.

This episode is for anyone with a calling to do original work, be creative, and have a good time. We talk about the transition from writing to acting, and what it was like to quit the safe path and go out on your own.

We dig into his writing process, the 25,000 voice memos he’s recorded on his phone, and what he’s learned working in a writers room. Scott is hilarious, quirky, and a real joy.

Make sure to watch him on his upcoming HBO Series “The Righteous Gemstones,” about a family of televangelists staring Danny McBride and John Goodman.