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.
The podcast discusses how a seemingly nerdy idea of connecting Hollywood and computer science started gaining traction, leading to an unexpected invitation to hang out in San Francisco.
A comedic take on how people in Hollywood land gigs and the inner workings of the industry.
The conversation revolves around Hollywood's old industry as they discuss the actresses who did one movie and then married and how some movies leave a lasting impression.
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.
A discussion about the difficulties of being a hyphenate in Hollywood, and the challenges it poses for those who want to be recognized in multiple roles within the industry.
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.
The speaker reflects on the height of Hollywood actors after realizing how tall Keanu Reeves and Boban Marjanovic were in a John Wick movie.
The speaker reflects on how some individuals had a star quality and presence during weekly meetings while others remained unknown or unremarkable to them. Sharon Stone is mentioned as an example of a classic movie star.
The speaker recounts an experience from their past about auditioning for a role in Hollywood and how they initially didn't think they belonged, but their demeanor ultimately won them the part.
Some are worse than others. Check out the controversial foot-in-mouth moments from celebrities, entertainers and politicians.
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.
A guest on the podcast is asked if there is anything he wants to apologize for, despite being known as the "nicest guy in Hollywood".
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.
