Comedian Pete Holmes reflects on the sense of community he felt growing up with friends and family in Hollywood, and how it compares to the Hollywood party scene.
A comedic take on how people in Hollywood land gigs and the inner workings of the industry.
The host expresses his opinion on what makes a good actor in Hollywood and shares an uncomfortable experience watching a birthing scene in a show.
In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, Tim deconstructs world-class performer, Shep Gordon. Shep speaks about his career as a legendary Hollywood manager, and the lessons he learned from the Grateful Dead, working with celebrities and chefs, and the profound impact that Buddhism has had on his life.
The guest and host discuss the financial success of Hollywood celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and the volatile nature of investing in content rights for streaming platforms.
The entertainment industry tends to use established stereotypes and archetypes to create characters, but real people tend to have a mix of traits and can't easily be pigeonholed.
An actor reflects on the challenges of making it big in Hollywood with a "I don't need this" attitude after experiencing an easy start.
The podcast discusses strange behavior from Hollywood legends such as Norman Mailer sending potatoes to an actress to remind her of the calories in a diet.
This podcast episode discusses the Hollywood feud between Roddy McDowell and Rodney Dangerfield, with a focus on McDowell's rejection letter and his funeral arrangements.
Hollywood used to be a small, rough area but quickly became the center of the world's movie industry. The keeper of the water company played a key role in the area's development.
James Van Der Beek shares his experience of staying positive and working hard in Hollywood despite not having a lot of notoriety for his work in between successful projects.
The speaker attended a Hollywood event at the Chinese theater and mingles with celebrities at the adjacent Hard Rock Cafe's happy hour bar; he also mentions a friend from high school.
Two individuals discuss their thoughts on the movie "Wild" from an artistic standpoint, as well as the significance of branding/marketing oneself as an actor in Hollywood, which leads to Jamie Foxx being brought up in the conversation.
In this episode, the guest shares their experience of being told that someone who looks like them will never make it in Hollywood and the challenges of finding an agent in the industry. They also discuss the importance of avoiding being a one-note stereotype.
Jon Hamm shares his experience starting out in Hollywood and seeing his peers rise to fame, as well as discussing some of his comedic roles in shows like SNL.
This podcast briefly touches on the topic of internal Hollywood scandals and the harsh realities that come with the profession of acting.
Hollywood studios in the past used to create star images by slotting actors into different roles, trying to figure out their image and characteristics that would appease the audience, just as they did with famous stars like Cary Grant and Clark Gable.
