Steve Carell’s Most Human Role Yet: Why “Rooster” Is Worth Watching

In this Over the Teacup Sunday episode, Michael & Diane sit down to explore Rooster , the new HBO series starring Steve Carell and created by Bill Lawrence & Matt Tarses ( Ted Lasso , Shrinking , Scrubs ). They dive into the show’s warm, character‑driven storytelling, the small‑town secrets at its center, and the grounded emotional depth Carell brings to the role. With a standout ensemble cast — Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, Charly Clive, Lauren Tsai, Annie Mumolo, Madison Hu, Rory Scovel, and John C. McGinley — Rooster blends humor, heart, and mystery in a way that feels both familiar and fresh. A cozy, thoughtful conversation about identity, reinvention, and the stories we carry with us now streamimh on Streaming on HBO. Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: Want to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- Podcasts This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn -

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Steve Carell’s Most Human Role Yet: Why “Rooster” Is Worth Watching is an episode from One More Thing Before You Go by Michael R Herst.

This episode is 29:42 long.

This episode was published on May 24, 2026.

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