Bryan Cranston, aka 'the man with two fake-fingers,' joins us this week for some jolification on the pod. An unbelievable talent on-screen and behind the camera, Bryan talks about his early life growing-up, his colorful journeys through Hollywood, and he even gives us a taste of his Vince Gilligan impression. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Smartless, the hosts introduce a surprise guest and talk about various topics while making fun of Jason Bateman.
This podcast episode goes from discussing the Wham song "Do They Know It's Christmas Time" to the iconic US Constitution.
The speaker describes a descent at a steep angle while also discussing a person with three fake fingers and one real eyebrow.
Allison Janney discusses her journey in the entertainment industry and how saying yes to opportunities has led to success in her career. She also touches on luck and its role in the industry.
The speaker talks about their experience with a difficult financial situation, starting with their attachment to a vacuum cleaner and the idea of law enforcement to a foreclosure on their family home when they were 11-12 years old.
Brian Cox talks about his personal life and experiences, including his demeanor on set and observations about a former colleague's behavior. He also expresses interest in discussing family-related topics.
The three individuals in the podcast episode share their personal stories of overcoming adversity in their childhoods and how it shaped them into the people they are today.
The actor discusses the balance between playing comedic and serious roles and trying to avoid being pigeonholed into one type of role. He also talks about editing his memoir about his parents' parenting style.
The speaker ponders on the impact of recognition and fame on artists and the importance of staying focused on the job at hand. They mention the benefits of wider visibility in the industry for future opportunities.
Aaron Paul discusses having to calibrate the story arc in Breaking Bad without knowing how many seasons they were going to get.
Finding a balance between being sincere but not desperate can make you more attractive, similar to the way it was in school when trying to attract someone to you.
The importance of being kind and respectful on set is not only the right thing to do as a person, but it can also improve your production. Good leadership plays a crucial role in promoting a positive environment on set.
The speaker planned to go out all day to shoot with their camera as a way to be creative. There is also a mention of the simplistic narrative structure of soap operas.
One person praises a leader for being calm and steady, while the other compliments a friend for having a great vibe.
Joe describes his guest Jason as a hilarious, awesome, sweet, kind, and talented guy and mentions his upcoming show 'Your Honor' on Showtime.