The 40-Year-Old-Virgin’s unexpected critical and box office success put Judd Apatow in a new and uncomfortable place in his career. No longer the guy who created much beloved, quickly canceled TV shows, but bona fide comedy blockbusters. For his next film, Apatow would drop the sketch comedy grossness in favor of more introspection and more honesty.

This is KNOCKED UP.

Scott and Nick get more personal as well in this ambling and nostalgic episode of FRANCHISOGRAPHY.

No guests. Just vibes.

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