Podcaster and comedian Jake Shane is set to bring his life to the small screen in a new Hulu half-hour comedy series. The show, developed by 20th TV, will follow Shane and his best friends as they navigate the world of online fame, the impact it has on their friendships, and the tension it causes in their suburban neighborhood.
The untitled pilot will be executive produced and written by Genevieve Aniello, known for her work on “Hacks” and “High Potential,” with Paul Briganti, a director on “Saturday Night Live,” set to direct and executive produce. The pilot is based on an original story by Shane, Aniello, and Briganti.
Joining the team as executive producers are Alec Berg and Amy Solomon, known for their work on “Barry” and “Silicon Valley” through their overall deal with 20th TV.
Shane rose to fame with his podcast, “Therapuss with Jake Shane,” which quickly became a hit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. He recently won the 2025 Webby Award for best comedy creator and was named among Forbes’ top creators of the year.
The podcast, now in its second season, has featured a star-studded lineup of guests including Tate McRae, Renee Rapp, Ed Sheeran, and Katy Perry. Shane also embarked on a North American tour titled “Live With Jake Shane,” which included a stop at Radio City Music Hall with special guests Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers.
In addition to his podcast success, Shane released a comedy album in 2024 titled “Puss & Poems,” which reached the top 5 on Billboard’s comedy chart. He also made a guest appearance on the hit series “Hacks” as a social media manager.
Aniello, known for her work on “Hacks,” has received three WGA awards for her writing. Briganti, a segment director for “SNL,” has also worked on various projects including the feature film “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain.”
Berg and Solomon, producers of “Barry” and “Silicon Valley,” bring their wealth of experience to the project. Berg, a co-creator of “Barry,” has also worked on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Seinfeld.”
Shane is represented by UTA, Homemade Projects, and Brecheen Feldman Breimer Silver Thompson; Aniello by CAA, Mosaic, and Ziffren Brittenham; Briganti by Mosaic, WME, and Ginsburg & Kallis; and Berg by UTA and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox.
With an all-star team behind the scenes, this upcoming comedy series promises to be a hilarious and insightful look at the world of online fame and friendship. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.
