For the second to last episode of our first season on Workplace Comedies, Lesley and Ben talk about America Ferrera for the second time in this series. Instead of the entry-level world of Superstore, we’re visiting the high stakes world of fashion in Ugly Betty.

We talk about the show’s Columbian origins, how the world of fashion and fashion marketing has changed so drastically in only ten short years and stylized choices in set design in this fashion office that doesn’t exist. Plus, we take a brief moment to talk about Grim Fandango - because Manny’s voice actor is Betty’s dad!

Syndicated with Lesley and Ben is a twice monthly podcast about television, genre and storytelling in which your hosts watch one episode of a new show and explore the history of television one episode at a time. From family room sitcoms to space exploration shows, reality TV to procedurals and game shows, we’re going to cover it all and give you the context you need to understand the wonderful world of television and the stories we love.Our Logo is by Terra Bosart, the theme song is by Mandra Sigma and the show is edited by Ben Hamlin.