Episode
“Adam McKay”
47:42
Published: Mon Feb 07 2022
Description
Jump into a bouncy castle full of hyenas and long-stemmed wine glasses with this week’s guest, Adam McKay. It’s SmartLess. It’s a podcast.Please support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Smartless podcast features three hosts with diverse music tastes that cover a wide range of genres.
00:00 - 01:18 (01:18)
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The Smartless podcast features three hosts with diverse music tastes that cover a wide range of genres. In this episode, they discuss songs from their past and sing a few of their favorites.
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The hosts talk about their favorite music genres, including indie and female-driven music.
01:18 - 02:20 (01:01)
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The hosts talk about their favorite music genres, including indie and female-driven music. They also joke about lateness excuses and Sarah McLachlan's music.
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The podcast host talks about a collaboration between Tim Horton's and a celebrity for a new exclusive line of products.
02:20 - 04:08 (01:47)
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The podcast host talks about a collaboration between Tim Horton's and a celebrity for a new exclusive line of products.
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Adam McKay, former head writer of Saturday Night Live and acclaimed filmmaker, talks about his experience as an improv comedian and writer on the iconic sketch comedy series, as well as his relationship with SNL alum Will Ferrell.
04:08 - 06:07 (01:59)
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Adam McKay, former head writer of Saturday Night Live and acclaimed filmmaker, talks about his experience as an improv comedian and writer on the iconic sketch comedy series, as well as his relationship with SNL alum Will Ferrell.
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The guest discusses the importance of humor in addressing dark situations like climate change.
06:07 - 10:38 (04:31)
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The guest discusses the importance of humor in addressing dark situations like climate change.
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The media's coverage of climate change has been a topic of discussion, with some believing that advertising money hinders their ability to report on the issue objectively.
10:38 - 16:34 (05:55)
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The media's coverage of climate change has been a topic of discussion, with some believing that advertising money hinders their ability to report on the issue objectively.
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A former Malvern resident shares his experiences of the area and how he found Lauren to have a great sense of humor.
16:34 - 23:19 (06:45)
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A former Malvern resident shares his experiences of the area and how he found Lauren to have a great sense of humor.
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Adam McKay discusses the importance of incorporating emotional storylines into comedies, citing his experience with Talladega Nights and the impact of the father-son storyline.
23:19 - 27:18 (03:58)
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Adam McKay discusses the importance of incorporating emotional storylines into comedies, citing his experience with Talladega Nights and the impact of the father-son storyline.
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Adam McKay discusses the evolution of comedy in film and theater and talks about the importance of incorporating the whole film crew in creating his high concept and sophisticated comedic approach.
27:18 - 35:53 (08:35)
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Adam McKay discusses the evolution of comedy in film and theater and talks about the importance of incorporating the whole film crew in creating his high concept and sophisticated comedic approach.
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This podcast episode discusses a book that combines issues of class, race, and wealth inequality with interesting basketball stories in a police procedural format.
35:53 - 40:53 (05:00)
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This podcast episode discusses a book that combines issues of class, race, and wealth inequality with interesting basketball stories in a police procedural format.
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Comedian Adam Ray talks about transitioning from basketball to baseball, the highest compliment he receives as a performer, and recommends a DP named Todd Ban Hazel.
40:53 - 42:55 (02:01)
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Comedian Adam Ray talks about transitioning from basketball to baseball, the highest compliment he receives as a performer, and recommends a DP named Todd Ban Hazel.
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The speaker discusses their minimal knowledge of baseball and mentions some players they know, including a middle reliever and their team's need for infield help.
42:56 - 45:26 (02:30)
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The speaker discusses their minimal knowledge of baseball and mentions some players they know, including a middle reliever and their team's need for infield help.
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The speaker expresses their admiration for John Mulaney's ability to make difficult topics humorous but still effective in delivering an important message through his comedy.
45:26 - 48:20 (02:54)
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The speaker expresses their admiration for John Mulaney's ability to make difficult topics humorous but still effective in delivering an important message through his comedy.
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The hosts discuss and joke about Adam McKay's filmography including his movies Vice and Dick.
48:20 - 49:25 (01:05)
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The hosts discuss and joke about Adam McKay's filmography including his movies Vice and Dick. The episode includes a brief mention of the podcast's sponsor Smartless.