Chapter

The Evolution of Language and Idioms
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04:28 - 06:47 (02:19)

The hosts discuss the viral spread of idioms and how language evolves over time, referencing the example of "not going to do it" and recalling an old Regis Philbin mispronunciation.

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Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman join Will Arnett to discuss their new podcast "Smartless" and reminisce on old times.
04:28 - 05:02 (00:34)
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Summary

Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman join Will Arnett to discuss their new podcast "Smartless" and reminisce on old times.

Chapter
The Evolution of Language and Idioms
Episode
"Dana Carvey"
Podcast
SmartLess
Actor and comedian Will Arnett shares his fond memories of meeting TV personality Regis Philbin back in the late 70s/early 80s, recalling how impressed he was by Philbin's old-fashioned show business charm.
05:02 - 05:37 (00:35)
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Will Arnett
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Actor and comedian Will Arnett shares his fond memories of meeting TV personality Regis Philbin back in the late 70s/early 80s, recalling how impressed he was by Philbin's old-fashioned show business charm.

Chapter
The Evolution of Language and Idioms
Episode
"Dana Carvey"
Podcast
SmartLess
The host talks about how he introduced himself as Regis to William Shatner and how Trump and Regis have a bit of an overlap, leading to the viral phrase "not going to do it" which was deposited into the vernacular.
05:37 - 06:47 (01:10)
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Entertainment
Summary

The host talks about how he introduced himself as Regis to William Shatner and how Trump and Regis have a bit of an overlap, leading to the viral phrase "not going to do it" which was deposited into the vernacular.

Chapter
The Evolution of Language and Idioms
Episode
"Dana Carvey"
Podcast
SmartLess