Stick’s Jason Keller, Peter Dager, and Lilli Kay on Season 2’s Hero’s Journey and Owen Wilson’s Mannerisms: Podcast

The comedy *Stick* returns for a second season, following its golf-playing misfits as they face new challenges in work and life. Creator Jason Keller and actors Peter Dager and Lilli Kay discussed the season’s themes and characters in a podcast interview, describing a story that reaches beyond golf to questions of ambition, identity and personal growth.

Keller said the season draws on Joseph Campbell’s idea of the hero’s journey, with larger challenges for each character. Santi’s growing fame brings pressure that Dager says connects with his own industry experiences, while Zero seeks ambitions beyond her role as a supportive partner. The series also retains its Midwestern influences and classic rock soundtrack, featuring songs by The Who, The Rolling Stones and ZZ Top.