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The Career Trajectory of Adam McKay
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17:04 - 21:21 (04:16)

Adam McKay talks about his journey from Second City to Hollywood and the impact that the entertainment industry has had on society.

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The transcript talks about Adam McKay's journey from wanting to become a SNL writer to joining Second City where he auditioned alongside legends like Correll, Colbert, and Amy Sedaris.
17:04 - 19:37 (02:32)
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Adam McKay
Summary

The transcript talks about Adam McKay's journey from wanting to become a SNL writer to joining Second City where he auditioned alongside legends like Correll, Colbert, and Amy Sedaris.

Chapter
The Career Trajectory of Adam McKay
Episode
A Conversation With Adam McKay
Podcast
The Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker reminisces about Kevin Mitchell catching a fly ball with his bare hand during a baseball game, describing it as the greatest moment.
19:37 - 20:03 (00:26)
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Baseball
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The speaker reminisces about Kevin Mitchell catching a fly ball with his bare hand during a baseball game, describing it as the greatest moment.

Chapter
The Career Trajectory of Adam McKay
Episode
A Conversation With Adam McKay
Podcast
The Problem With Jon Stewart
A story about Johnny Bench, a badass baseball player, catching a fastball with his bare hand, and about Lorne Michaels, a producer, conducting a comedy combine for SNL auditioning comedians, where they had to do athletic training.
20:03 - 21:21 (01:17)
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Comedy
Summary

A story about Johnny Bench, a badass baseball player, catching a fastball with his bare hand, and about Lorne Michaels, a producer, conducting a comedy combine for SNL auditioning comedians, where they had to do athletic training.

Chapter
The Career Trajectory of Adam McKay
Episode
A Conversation With Adam McKay
Podcast
The Problem With Jon Stewart