Episode

"Cate Blanchett"
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52:58
Published: Mon Mar 14 2022
Description

We roll up our sleeves and get down to business with none other than Cate Blanchett. She reveals her aspirations to make cheese, Sean fans-out on Lord of the Rings, Will explains his rich history in lowered expectations, and Jason explores his elasticity challenges. Pass the honey butter; it’s SmartLess.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.

Chapters
The podcast opens with an advertisement for an all-new version of SmarLess.
00:00 - 00:54 (00:54)
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Smart technology
Summary

The podcast opens with an advertisement for an all-new version of SmarLess. Later on, the hosts discuss walking pace and how one of them has a deliberate gait.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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The hosts discuss the difficulties of walking with a brick between your thighs and applaud an old man for doing so.
00:54 - 02:40 (01:46)
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Humor
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The hosts discuss the difficulties of walking with a brick between your thighs and applaud an old man for doing so.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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A guest on the podcast compliments the talent and versatility of a favorite actress and marvels at the host's seamless transition to another topic.
02:40 - 05:04 (02:24)
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Entertainment
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A guest on the podcast compliments the talent and versatility of a favorite actress and marvels at the host's seamless transition to another topic.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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The guest speaker talks about the challenges of balancing big movies with character-driven roles and how understanding tropes can help in working within or subverting them.
05:04 - 10:42 (05:38)
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Movies
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The guest speaker talks about the challenges of balancing big movies with character-driven roles and how understanding tropes can help in working within or subverting them.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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The speaker discusses the challenges of working with costume designers in theater productions due to limited rehearsal time and communication with the director.
10:42 - 15:12 (04:29)
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Theater, Costume Design
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The speaker discusses the challenges of working with costume designers in theater productions due to limited rehearsal time and communication with the director.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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The guest talks about how costumes can help one identify as a character and serve as free therapy.
15:12 - 21:10 (05:57)
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Identity, Therapy, Bad Dates
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The guest talks about how costumes can help one identify as a character and serve as free therapy. They also discuss how bad dates make for great stories with a mix of laughter, tears, and cringing.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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The speaker discusses their childhood memory of running their bike into a beehive, trying pottery with mixed success, and watching a documentary on cheese making.
21:10 - 25:01 (03:51)
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Lifestyle
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The speaker discusses their childhood memory of running their bike into a beehive, trying pottery with mixed success, and watching a documentary on cheese making.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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Kate and the host discuss theater etiquette and how to deal with distractions during performances.
25:01 - 27:06 (02:04)
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Theater
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Kate and the host discuss theater etiquette and how to deal with distractions during performances.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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During a theatrical performance, a woman gets angry with her partner for using his phone and disrupting the show.
27:06 - 32:06 (05:00)
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Theater
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During a theatrical performance, a woman gets angry with her partner for using his phone and disrupting the show.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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The crew on a set have been going through deep changes brought about by movements like Me Too and the call for greater diversity.
32:06 - 37:39 (05:32)
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Film Industry
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The crew on a set have been going through deep changes brought about by movements like Me Too and the call for greater diversity. Actors have to take on responsibility to look after their fellow thespians and crew members.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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A female playwright shares her experience of having a female director direct her all-female cast play and tackles the issue of female representation in the theatre industry.
37:39 - 43:26 (05:47)
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Theatre Industry
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A female playwright shares her experience of having a female director direct her all-female cast play and tackles the issue of female representation in the theatre industry.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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SmartLess
The theater provides a safe space to fail, make friends, and find solace.
43:27 - 46:29 (03:01)
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Theater
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The theater provides a safe space to fail, make friends, and find solace. Some actors enjoy exploring different characters as a way to discover new aspects of themselves.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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The experience of working with great directors can have a significant impact on creativity and career development for actors and other creatives, according to Cindy Sherman's recent comments on her switch to digital and insights from the careers of Guillermo del Toro, Anna McKay, and Martin Scorsese.
46:31 - 50:50 (04:19)
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Career Development
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The experience of working with great directors can have a significant impact on creativity and career development for actors and other creatives, according to Cindy Sherman's recent comments on her switch to digital and insights from the careers of Guillermo del Toro, Anna McKay, and Martin Scorsese.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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The speaker suggests that Kate is going to direct a film that will combine two things she loves: bees and cheese.
50:50 - 52:37 (01:46)
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Bees, Cheese, Film
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The speaker suggests that Kate is going to direct a film that will combine two things she loves: bees and cheese. The idea is associated with a character, Mrs. Zimmerman, from a kid's book that the speaker enjoys.

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"Cate Blanchett"
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SmartLess
The speaker praises Kate Winslet's talent and success in the film industry, placing her at the top of their list along with Meryl Streep.
52:37 - 54:29 (01:52)
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Kate Winslet
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The speaker praises Kate Winslet's talent and success in the film industry, placing her at the top of their list along with Meryl Streep.

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"Cate Blanchett"
Podcast
SmartLess