Episode
A Conversation With Adam McKay
1:00:15
Published: Tue Mar 08 2022
Description
Jon welcomes his pal Adam McKay to discuss climate change and his film Don’t Look Up…and they barely do either. But! They do take a long stroll down comedy memory lane. From Adam’s start as a Philly stand-up, to his time with SNL and hits like Anchorman, to producing and directing Oscar®-nominated films, Adam’s fingerprints are all over 21st-century comedy.We want to hear from you! Have a question, comment, or simply want to share your thoughts on our episodes? Call our hotline: 1-212-634-7222.CREDITSHosted by: Jon StewartFeaturing: Adam McKayExecutive Produced by Jon Stewart, Brinda Adhikari, James Dixon, Chris McShane, and Richard Plepler.Lead Producer: Sophie EricksonProducers: Caity Gray, Robby SlowikAssoc. Producer: Andrea BetanzosSound Designer & Audio Engineer: Miguel CarrascalSenior Digital Producer: Kwame OpamDigital Coordinator: Norma HernandezSupervising Producer: Lorrie BaranekHead Writer: Kris AcimovicElements: Kenneth Hull, Daniella PhilipsonTalent: Brittany Mehmedovic, Haley DenzakResearch: Susan Helvenston, Andy Crystal, Anne Bennett, Deniz Çam, Harjyot Ron SinghTheme Music by: Gary Clark Jr.The Problem With Jon Stewart podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Busboy Productions. https://apple.co/-JonStewart
Chapters
On this episode of The Problem Podcast, filmmaker and comedian Adam McKay joins to talk about his latest movie, Don't Look Up, and to share his views on climate change.
00:00 - 02:04 (02:04)
Summary
On this episode of The Problem Podcast, filmmaker and comedian Adam McKay joins to talk about his latest movie, Don't Look Up, and to share his views on climate change.
EpisodeA Conversation With Adam McKay
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02:04 - 06:37 (04:32)
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The speaker remembers the time when standup comedy exploded in the 80s and shares a personal anecdote about opening for Chris Rock.
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The speaker recounts their experience with improv and theater in Chicago during the rise of actors like Colbert and Carell.
06:37 - 10:18 (03:41)
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The speaker recounts their experience with improv and theater in Chicago during the rise of actors like Colbert and Carell.
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From the early days of comedy to shows like SNL, there have been pivotal moments where incredibly talented people have come together and produced iconic comedy that has stood the test of time.
10:18 - 17:04 (06:46)
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Adam McKay talks about his journey from Second City to Hollywood and the impact that the entertainment industry has had on society.
17:04 - 21:21 (04:16)
Summary
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 speaker reflects on his experience as a head writer at SNL.
21:21 - 25:10 (03:49)
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The podcast host discusses pipelines and the impact of developing groups on businesses with a comedy writer.
25:11 - 29:47 (04:36)
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The podcast host discusses pipelines and the impact of developing groups on businesses with a comedy writer. They also touch on the writer's experience working on a popular sketch comedy show and the decision to leave.
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Adam McKay discusses the incredible experience of creating Anchorman and the amazing music lineup on his podcast.
29:47 - 34:16 (04:29)
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Adam McKay discusses the incredible experience of creating Anchorman and the amazing music lineup on his podcast.
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The entertainment industry's fear-based decision making results in missed opportunities for creativity and innovation, despite the influence of game-changing technologies like Avid and affordable comedies like those produced by Adam Sandler.
34:16 - 39:02 (04:45)
Summary
The entertainment industry's fear-based decision making results in missed opportunities for creativity and innovation, despite the influence of game-changing technologies like Avid and affordable comedies like those produced by Adam Sandler.
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The use of absurdist comedy in films like The Big Short and Vice allows for the exploration of serious social and political issues with a touch of humor, while also pushing boundaries in filmmaking techniques.
39:02 - 45:53 (06:51)
Summary
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Director Paul Thomas Anderson talks with the Safdie brothers about their approach to film-making and the challenges of creating something unique and not necessarily appealing to a broad audience.
45:53 - 52:24 (06:30)
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Director Paul Thomas Anderson talks with the Safdie brothers about their approach to film-making and the challenges of creating something unique and not necessarily appealing to a broad audience.
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The speaker reflects on the current state of politics and how he thinks comedy can be used to approach this topic.
52:24 - 58:34 (06:09)
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The speaker reflects on the current state of politics and how he thinks comedy can be used to approach this topic. He references past and present political figures across the political spectrum.
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In this episode, the host catches up with Adam McKay and talks about climate volatility and figuring out solutions.
58:34 - 59:51 (01:17)
Summary
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