Chapter

Siblings' Path to Entertainment Industry
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22:59 - 26:46 (03:47)

The speaker's siblings Reverend Rain pursued their interest in music and entertainment from a young age by performing in talent shows. The speaker also mentions an encounter with someone from their past who called them up unexpectedly.

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A conversation about Lin-Manuel Miranda's family history, including his older brother and sister's musical talents and his mother's college friendship with Penny Marshall.
22:59 - 24:09 (01:10)
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
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A conversation about Lin-Manuel Miranda's family history, including his older brother and sister's musical talents and his mother's college friendship with Penny Marshall.

Chapter
Siblings' Path to Entertainment Industry
Episode
"Joaquin Phoenix"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker's mother reached out to Penny Marshall requesting to meet her kids while in Los Angeles, but Penny declined the offer, leading to the speaker leaving town the next day.
24:09 - 24:42 (00:33)
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Personal Anecdote
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The speaker's mother reached out to Penny Marshall requesting to meet her kids while in Los Angeles, but Penny declined the offer, leading to the speaker leaving town the next day.

Chapter
Siblings' Path to Entertainment Industry
Episode
"Joaquin Phoenix"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker's dad was a groundskeeper for a wealthy recording producer in Florida while his mom was raising their family.
24:42 - 25:27 (00:44)
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Family
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The speaker's dad was a groundskeeper for a wealthy recording producer in Florida while his mom was raising their family. After moving to Los Angeles, the speaker's mom started working for a casting director at NBC.

Chapter
Siblings' Path to Entertainment Industry
Episode
"Joaquin Phoenix"
Podcast
SmartLess
The network test is the last step before an actor gets a role, and it takes place in the office of Joel Thurman where many actors experience high levels of anxiety.
25:27 - 26:46 (01:19)
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Actors
Summary

The network test is the last step before an actor gets a role, and it takes place in the office of Joel Thurman where many actors experience high levels of anxiety.

Chapter
Siblings' Path to Entertainment Industry
Episode
"Joaquin Phoenix"
Podcast
SmartLess