Schlitzy, a star performer in freak shows during the early 20th century and in the beloved film "Freaks," was billed as a woman for most of his career due to his slightly abnormally shaped head, which was exaggerated by the haircut he was given. He was paid $1 a day at first to grunt and pretend to play the violin poorly.
Jamie and Zack talk about various topics from beauty standards to Monkey Pox in a lighthearted and humorous way. Zack also promotes his breath work app and jokes about acquiring Amber Heard as a coaching client.
The speaker discusses the idea that modern audiences prefer entertainment that is fast-paced and constantly engaging, citing examples like the film Scott Pilgrim. However, they also mention the value of boredom and imagination in generating creative ideas.
The hosts chat about their dogs possibly breeding, the strange ways one can contract COVID-19, and their admiration for actress Rosario Dawson.
The speaker is asking for support and suggestions from listeners to help create a new show on Netflix or Amazon Prime. They believe that with the support of thousands of people they could make it happen as these platforms are always looking to add more content.
The speaker discusses their experience in acting for a Canadian show similar to My So-Called Life and their preference for forms of entertainment that allow them the freedom to maintain an illusion, such as podcasting.
This segment consists of fragmented and incoherent sentences with occasional references to the speaker's fanbase demographics, including middle-aged women and straight men.
The hosts discuss the bizarre actions of actor Jussie Smollett and his plan to create a career resurgence by staging a hate crime. The episode also includes a preview of a new true crime podcast about the assassination of three radio journalists in Miami.
James Franco leads a group of SoHo women, shooting his shot in an ultra-budget version of The Bachelor, where he meets B2B founders and recognizes stars within 60 seconds.
Author Tim Ferriss recommends the documentaries about Apocalypse Now and the making of Sex Lies and Videotape, the book Making Movies by Sidney Lumet, the non-fictional book What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami, and Ted Shang's collection of short stories, Exhalation. Additionally, he praises Vincent D'Onofrio's monologues on Shakespeare, calling him "one of the world's great actors."
A movie based on the true story of a bear who ate cocaine and went on a rampage is in the works. The genre film is compared to movies like "Lake Placid" and promises to be mind-bending and incredible.
A former beauty pageant contestant discusses how confidence is crucial in the entertainment industry and shares her experience of being asked for her opinions on various topics.
The speaker clarifies that instead of making TikToks, a concert will be hosted in their apartment and more information regarding the guest's life will be revealed.
In this episode, the hosts discuss imposter syndrome and the impact it can have on one's career in the entertainment industry. They share personal experiences and provide advice for managing imposter syndrome.
The guests try to Google the name of the actor who played Frazier and discuss their success with hookups during the pandemic, including one guest's go-to dish of shrimp.
A man and a woman celebrate their 60th anniversary, and she goes to prepare his gift in the bathroom while he observes. She plans to give him a movie as a gift, and the hosts prepare to close the show with a joke.
In the first episode of a new podcast, the hosts discuss the excitement surrounding the show and tease some of the secrets they will share. They also address viewer expectations and the possibility of video content.
The "Hi, Stranger" ads may be a scripted television show where the characters are playing heightened versions of themselves and the game’s storyline is a separate story based in the real world. New ads for Tactile Games’ new mobile game, Penny and Flo, suggest that there may be a larger narrative at play.
The speaker is trying to get courtside seats for a basketball game by hinting to a friend to offer him tickets, rather than outright asking for them.
This podcast episode covers everything you need to know for the perfect couch nap, the discovery of an ancient porta-potty in Sicily, and ends with goodbyes and promotion of their newsletter and TV show.
The speaker expresses their curiosity about how others perceive fictional dating with them, citing a desire to live a life in entertainment. They acknowledge that there may be ups and downs to dating someone of their experience level.
College kids discuss celebrities and share their opinions on their favorite and least favorite ones.
Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright, known from Vanderpump Rules and Jackson Brittany Takes Kentucky, introduce their new podcast by discussing their story of how they met and got married.
The conversation revolves around a jet-lagged superstar who is now considered an actor-director and the changes that come with that.
A guest on the podcast compliments the talent and versatility of a favorite actress and marvels at the host's seamless transition to another topic.
The hosts discuss their plans for merchandise and expanding their community, and enthusiastically share their experience seeing the musical Wicked, where they were recognized by a fan.
The speaker is excited to party and bless everyone who attends the $40 double show that starts at 7 pm and goes till 2 am.
The hosts ask a fun, random question to end the conversation, while discussing the experience of listening to chill techno music during a beautiful weekend.
The speaker struggles to find happy stories to watch, realizing that most of what they consume are either volcano or murder stories.
The hosts of the "Office Ladies" podcast discuss the upcoming Amazon series, "Upload", created by Greg Daniels, and express excitement for its release in April.
The host of the podcast interviews a successful comedian who has numerous upcoming projects including a new season of his TV show, a movie with Kevin Hart, a Netflix show with Ali Wong, and his own Netflix special. They joke about the importance of not having any documentaries made about oneself.
Broad sheets about executions served as entertainment in 18th century Britain. As executions became more for fun than for religion, it became difficult to determine whether people's behaviors changed because of what they were reading in broad sheets or because of societal shifts.
The hosts discuss the authenticity of three different scenarios including a celebrity swap, recipe creation from GPT-3, and a reality TV show.
In this episode, the hosts engage in a Lightning Round Challenge where they shout out topics for 15 seconds. One of the hosts points out an error in Wade's submission about the tallest Disney Castle in the world.
Carol Burnett talks about her experiences in the entertainment industry, including her duet with Ella Fitzgerald and her reaction when big-name stars would show up on her TV show.
The speaker questions why people find it entertaining to look at someone with makeup, and shares their lack of appreciation for clowns. They suggest there may be unique experiences had by those who wear makeup or take drugs.
A look back at a talent show from the past where kids would perform and be judged by professionals, hoping to become the next big star.
The podcast features the three main cast members from the hit Nickelodeon show, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, discussing behind-the-scenes moments, nostalgia about their time on the show, and tips for navigating through life.
The podcast host interviews an actor who portrays a complex character brilliantly, Tom Wamsgams, on a successful show, sharing his state of mind as being half suave, half dickhead.
Outro for the Normal Gossip podcast where listeners can send in their disagreements or gossip stories and follow the hosts on social media.
The episode starts with an addition similar to American Idol and they received a lot of content from social media platforms like TikTok and an email from Netflix.
The speaker discusses guests and dancers wrapping up a performance with their son suggesting they pull something.
