21 Mar 2026
48m

Best Of: Harrison Ford / Novelist Francis Spufford

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Fresh Air

The podcast features an interview with Harrison Ford, who discusses his role in the series *Shrinking*, where he plays a therapist with Parkinson's disease. Ford shares his approach to portraying the character's physical limitations, noting how the writers gradually reveal the progression of his symptoms. He reflects on aging in Hollywood and contrasts the physical demands of *Indiana Jones* with the more subtle challenges of his role in *Shrinking*. The conversation also touches on Ford's career, including his iconic role as Han Solo, and his preference for maintaining privacy, even amidst constant interviews.

Outlines

Part 1: Harrison Ford, Acting, and Aging

Part 2: Career Origins and Personal Privacy

Part 3: Film Reviews and Historical Fiction

Part 4: Inspiration, Family, and Personal History

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