jPod
jPod is a comedic television series based on Douglas Coupland’s novel of the same name. It premiered on CBC Television on January 8, 2008. Starting with the fifth episode, the show began airing Fridays at 9:00. On April 4, 2008, it was announced that the CBC had cancelled the show because of low ratings. However, all but one of the remaining episodes aired. The cancellation of jPod sparked a fan-led protest. The show's opening title theme is Flutter by Bonobo. Produced by I’m Feeling Lucky Productions for the CBC, jPod was created by Douglas Coupland and Michael MacLennan. Coupland also co-wrote many of season one’s episodes.
Overview
jPod is a comedic television series based on Douglas Coupland’s novel of the same name. It premiered on CBC Television on January 8, 2008. Starting with the fifth episode, the show began airing Fridays at 9:00. On April 4, 2008, it was announced that the CBC had cancelled the show because of low ratings. However, all but one of the remaining episodes aired. The cancellation of jPod sparked a fan-led protest. The show's opening title theme is Flutter by Bonobo. Produced by I’m Feeling Lucky Productions for the CBC, jPod was created by Douglas Coupland and Michael MacLennan. Coupland also co-wrote many of season one’s episodes.
J.B. Sugar
Creator / EP
Douglas Coupland
Producer
Episodes
1. I Love Turtles
Ethan deals with production concerns and his father's new career.
2. A Fine Bro-Mance
Ethan discovers some unwanted house guests in his apartments.
3. Emo-tion Capture
Ethan faces off against Kaitlin in the motion capture studio.
Cast & Crew
David Kopp
Ethan Jarlewski
Emilie Ullerup
Kaitlin Joyce
Alan Thicke
Jim Jarlewski
Sherry Miller
Carol Jarlewski
Colin Cunningham
Steve Lefkowitz
Steph Song
Brianna Jyang
