We welcome writer, director, actor, and now fight-trained action hero Bob Odenkirk to the show for a strut down the promenade of life. Bob tells us about everything from the early days to yesterday, the genesis of his new film Nobody, and his favorite chicken pot pie recipe, of course. Bon appétit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The hosts discuss the importance of thinking before speaking on a podcast and share a story about an email from one of their mother's with alternatives for swear words. They also mention their sponsor, Think Bar and Smart Water.
The guest on the podcast went to college at the age of 16, while one of the hosts also attended college at the same location during his first year.
The speaker started writing comedy at age 10 and Steve Martin hosting SNL was a highlight. They discuss their educational background and going to COD, a small community college.
Jason talks with a guest about Robert Smigel's memorable sketches from his time on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and the impact they had on the show.
The hosts reminisce about filming Arrested Development with Bob Odenkirk and the time they spent together in a prison in Joliet, Illinois.
The speaker shares how a year after failing miserably, the idea of shooting a low-budget movie on location popped into their head, resulting in a successful film project.
The Generation Y podcast shares Khalif Browder's story in a four part series, from his false accusation of stealing a backpack to his tragic experience at Rikers Island. Wondery's Even the Rich podcast tells captivating tales about the lives of the world's wealthy elite.
A mother takes her baby on a morning spider walk around the house looking for spiderwebs, while also feeling exhausted from being a parent to a young child.
The guest reflects on the importance of picking a story that they want to tell as a director, taking risks, and realizing that your first job is picking that one story that makes you passionate and happy, regardless of the outcome. The guest also talks about their small indie movie, Melvin Goes to Dinner and how it was successful in making people happy.
The podcast hosts discuss a monologue in a movie trailer that was written by Derek Kolstead, who also wrote the John Wick films. They also touch on their own current writing projects.
The podcast participants discuss the importance of being prepared for emergencies, including having a plan in place and supporting stronger gun laws.
Director discusses his lack of hobbies and constant work in the film industry.
Comedian Jenny Slate discusses how her childhood shaped her perspective and identity, and the impact her character, Mr. Schow, has had on the comedy world.
The hosts discuss their comedic dynamic and how they play into each other's strengths, with a particular highlight on David's consistent humor.
The speaker reflects on a previous film project and expresses regret for the way it turned out, citing various external factors like marketing and competition. The speaker also discusses being approached by an individual who apologizes for their role in the project's failure, recognizing their mistakes and taking responsibility.
Comedian Kevin Nealon talks about how looking for spiders caused him to be late for work and reminisces about getting fired in the past.