Episode

"Anderson Cooper"
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48:09
Published: Mon Oct 03 2022
Description

Strap on your helmet and grab your go-bag; we’ve got Anderson Cooper live on the scene. We go floor-to-floor via fireman’s pole, sharing war stories and discussing underwear logistics. It’s SmartLess: “Making Jokes, Not Breaking News.”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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Actor Sean Hayes joins the SmartList podcast and discusses his special skills, including bouncing a tennis ball 153 times and picking his nose without being noticed.
00:00 - 00:43 (00:43)
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Sean Hayes
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Actor Sean Hayes joins the SmartList podcast and discusses his special skills, including bouncing a tennis ball 153 times and picking his nose without being noticed.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the common issue of grumpiness in relationships and provide tips for dealing with it.
00:43 - 03:41 (02:58)
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Relationships
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the common issue of grumpiness in relationships and provide tips for dealing with it.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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An interviewer is excited to welcome Anderson Cooper, who is a longtime favorite of theirs, and plans to have an Anderson on Ice session.
03:41 - 07:05 (03:23)
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Anderson Cooper
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An interviewer is excited to welcome Anderson Cooper, who is a longtime favorite of theirs, and plans to have an Anderson on Ice session.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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The speaker discusses how Andy Cohen violated her dating rules by mentioning her mom within the first 30 seconds of their interaction, and jokingly talks about making a family pact with a friend.
07:05 - 10:39 (03:34)
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Dating, Personal Anecdote
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The speaker discusses how Andy Cohen violated her dating rules by mentioning her mom within the first 30 seconds of their interaction, and jokingly talks about making a family pact with a friend.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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The speaker reflects on the fascination of viewers on why reporters have to stand in the middle of a war zone or hurricane.
10:39 - 13:17 (02:38)
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Reporting
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The speaker reflects on the fascination of viewers on why reporters have to stand in the middle of a war zone or hurricane. The speaker also mentions a past experience of flying to different locations for commercial shoots in a single day.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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The speaker discusses their reluctance to commit to owning a toiletry bag, despite recognizing it as a necessary step of adulthood and instead opting to store their items in a duffel bag pocket.
13:17 - 17:53 (04:36)
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Toiletry Bag
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The speaker discusses their reluctance to commit to owning a toiletry bag, despite recognizing it as a necessary step of adulthood and instead opting to store their items in a duffel bag pocket.

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The author discusses how traveling to other countries and being around others dealing with grief and loss allowed her to learn how to survive and cope with her emotions in a meaningful way.
17:53 - 23:00 (05:07)
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Coping with Loss
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The author discusses how traveling to other countries and being around others dealing with grief and loss allowed her to learn how to survive and cope with her emotions in a meaningful way.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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The speaker discusses the challenges of traveling on short notice with the need for clearance and security concerns.
23:00 - 29:02 (06:02)
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Travel
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The speaker discusses the challenges of traveling on short notice with the need for clearance and security concerns. They also reflect on the country's growth through changes and uncertainties.

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A team of 30 people reportedly works for CNN, but Anderson Cooper does not have as many people on his team like Hal Hallbrook and Maggie, and it becomes confrontational for him to do interviews when he anticipates his guest to state untrue things.
29:02 - 36:25 (07:22)
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CNN
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A team of 30 people reportedly works for CNN, but Anderson Cooper does not have as many people on his team like Hal Hallbrook and Maggie, and it becomes confrontational for him to do interviews when he anticipates his guest to state untrue things.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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The discussion explores the chain of information that results from a plane crash and the process of gathering and sharing information across multiple agencies and experts in the field of aviation.
36:25 - 39:25 (03:00)
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Plane crash
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The discussion explores the chain of information that results from a plane crash and the process of gathering and sharing information across multiple agencies and experts in the field of aviation.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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The podcast discusses how people who have had remarkable experiences, such as Stephen Colbert and a palliative care doctor, cope with loss and grief in their own lives.
39:25 - 43:22 (03:57)
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Personal Growth
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The podcast discusses how people who have had remarkable experiences, such as Stephen Colbert and a palliative care doctor, cope with loss and grief in their own lives.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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A parent recounts the joys and challenges of parenting a two-year-old, including their newfound ability to express preferences and desires.
43:22 - 45:06 (01:44)
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Parenting
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A parent recounts the joys and challenges of parenting a two-year-old, including their newfound ability to express preferences and desires.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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A parent discusses how they like to keep their house clean and organized, despite the challenges of raising two young boys in an old firehouse.
45:06 - 46:40 (01:34)
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Parenting
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A parent discusses how they like to keep their house clean and organized, despite the challenges of raising two young boys in an old firehouse.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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The interviewee shares how a well-respected journalist's personality shifted after he came out and how it impacted his career.
46:40 - 48:37 (01:57)
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Journalism
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The interviewee shares how a well-respected journalist's personality shifted after he came out and how it impacted his career.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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The hosts of the Smartless podcast discuss their assumptions about how gay people share each other's contact information and delve into some humor surrounding the topic.
48:38 - 50:06 (01:28)
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Smartless
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The hosts of the Smartless podcast discuss their assumptions about how gay people share each other's contact information and delve into some humor surrounding the topic.

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"Anderson Cooper"
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SmartLess