Episode

"Dana Carvey"
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Published: Mon Jan 30 2023
Description

We go on a hike with the incredible Dana Carvey. This week we’re plonkin’, we’re chuggin’ vitamins, and we’re explorin’ free market capitalism, a.k.a. 900 types of cereal. Come tickle your ribs with us; it’s SmartLess.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SMARTLESS and get on your way to being your best self.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chapters
Will Arnett joins the Smartless podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, and is later joined by guest Dana Carvey, where they discuss random topics and share their recent meals.
00:00 - 00:59 (00:59)
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entertainment
Summary

Will Arnett joins the Smartless podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, and is later joined by guest Dana Carvey, where they discuss random topics and share their recent meals.

Episode
"Dana Carvey"
Podcast
SmartLess
In this podcast episode, the hosts interview a comedian and briefly touch upon topics like chicken salad sandwich and Wonder Bread truck.
01:00 - 02:55 (01:55)
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Comedy
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In this podcast episode, the hosts interview a comedian and briefly touch upon topics like chicken salad sandwich and Wonder Bread truck.

Episode
"Dana Carvey"
Podcast
SmartLess
The podcast hosts have a casual conversation about the film Tough Guys and one character's peculiar habit of keeping track of people's church attendance despite not being religious.
02:56 - 04:28 (01:31)
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Entertainment
Summary

The podcast hosts have a casual conversation about the film Tough Guys and one character's peculiar habit of keeping track of people's church attendance despite not being religious.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
The hosts discuss the viral spread of idioms and how language evolves over time, referencing the example of "not going to do it" and recalling an old Regis Philbin mispronunciation.
04:28 - 06:47 (02:19)
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Language Evolution
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The hosts discuss the viral spread of idioms and how language evolves over time, referencing the example of "not going to do it" and recalling an old Regis Philbin mispronunciation.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
Jason and Will showcase their talent for accents as they discuss the use and impact of catchphrases in daily conversations.
06:47 - 10:21 (03:34)
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Linguistics
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Jason and Will showcase their talent for accents as they discuss the use and impact of catchphrases in daily conversations.

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"Dana Carvey"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker discusses the stereotype of bass players being the "fat guy" in a band and expresses frustration with lazy bandmates.
10:21 - 14:28 (04:07)
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Music
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The speaker discusses the stereotype of bass players being the "fat guy" in a band and expresses frustration with lazy bandmates.

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"Dana Carvey"
Podcast
SmartLess
Paul discusses his Irish relatives and the Liverpool accent.
14:28 - 17:53 (03:25)
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Podcasting
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Paul discusses his Irish relatives and the Liverpool accent. The hosts ask about the transition from podcasting as a hobby to getting paid for it.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
A comedian recounts his experience working with a Hollywood star who made a comment about his sexuality.
17:53 - 19:43 (01:50)
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Comedy
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A comedian recounts his experience working with a Hollywood star who made a comment about his sexuality.

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"Dana Carvey"
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An actor talks about his journey to fame, including bringing a bag of Santa Cruz pot to Van Nuys and playing the ukulele for hours before getting his big break.
19:43 - 22:17 (02:34)
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Actor
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An actor talks about his journey to fame, including bringing a bag of Santa Cruz pot to Van Nuys and playing the ukulele for hours before getting his big break.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
Leslie Odom Jr. discusses the importance of opening up about mental health and the comfort of wearing great clothing with host, Pete Holmes, on the "You Made It Weird" podcast.
22:17 - 28:38 (06:21)
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mental health
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Leslie Odom Jr. discusses the importance of opening up about mental health and the comfort of wearing great clothing with host, Pete Holmes, on the "You Made It Weird" podcast.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
Bill Hader discusses the significance of the final slot on SNL, as it allows for experimentation and new ideas to be tested before the show ends.
28:38 - 33:22 (04:44)
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SNL
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Bill Hader discusses the significance of the final slot on SNL, as it allows for experimentation and new ideas to be tested before the show ends. This slot was particularly important before the advent of YouTube and the ability to have control over content distribution.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
This is a discussion about a song called Chopin' Broccoli and the creative process behind it, including the confidence of one of the collaborators.
33:22 - 37:00 (03:38)
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Music
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This is a discussion about a song called Chopin' Broccoli and the creative process behind it, including the confidence of one of the collaborators.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
Comedian and writer Robert Smigel discusses his experience with impersonating presidents on Saturday Night Live and creating the iconic character Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
37:01 - 39:18 (02:16)
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Comedy
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Comedian and writer Robert Smigel discusses his experience with impersonating presidents on Saturday Night Live and creating the iconic character Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
The speaker discusses the sustained longevity and relevance of a person in the entertainment industry.
39:18 - 41:51 (02:33)
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Entertainment industry
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The speaker discusses the sustained longevity and relevance of a person in the entertainment industry. They express their frustration with the commodification of content.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
The speaker talks about his experience with heart disease and stents, and emphasizes the importance of following the protocol for preventing heart attacks.
41:51 - 45:01 (03:10)
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Heart Disease
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The speaker talks about his experience with heart disease and stents, and emphasizes the importance of following the protocol for preventing heart attacks. He also mentions using cognitive behavioral therapy and enjoyable activities as coping mechanisms.

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"Dana Carvey"
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In this podcast, the host and Kevin Nealon discuss Valentine's Day gift ideas for that special someone and mention the flowers, candy and chocolates available at Macy's.
45:01 - 49:40 (04:39)
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Valentine's Day
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In this podcast, the host and Kevin Nealon discuss Valentine's Day gift ideas for that special someone and mention the flowers, candy and chocolates available at Macy's. However, outside of these traditional gifts, it is still difficult to find the perfect present.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
The speaker talks about how it's interesting to see humans learn sarcasm and irony after they learn language.
49:40 - 53:54 (04:14)
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Language Development
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The speaker talks about how it's interesting to see humans learn sarcasm and irony after they learn language.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
The podcast medium allows for showcasing people's artistic abilities in casual conversation form and can pique the interest of a wider audience.
53:54 - 56:44 (02:50)
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Podcasting
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The podcast medium allows for showcasing people's artistic abilities in casual conversation form and can pique the interest of a wider audience.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
This transcript contains a casual conversation that touches on a variety of subjects, including writing thank you notes, odd requests, and unfunny people in comedy.
56:44 - 59:27 (02:43)
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Comedy
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This transcript contains a casual conversation that touches on a variety of subjects, including writing thank you notes, odd requests, and unfunny people in comedy.

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"Dana Carvey"
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SmartLess
The Smartless Guys have become a meme, as referenced in a podcast conversation.
59:27 - 1:01:58 (02:31)
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Smartless
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The Smartless Guys have become a meme, as referenced in a podcast conversation.

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"Dana Carvey"
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The transcript provided is incomprehensible due to lack of context or coherence.
1:01:58 - 1:03:53 (01:55)
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N/A
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The transcript provided is incomprehensible due to lack of context or coherence.

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"Dana Carvey"
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This episode features a conversation about a former child actor’s experience working with Paul McCartney and navigating sketch comedy.
1:03:53 - 1:06:36 (02:43)
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Paul McCartney
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This episode features a conversation about a former child actor’s experience working with Paul McCartney and navigating sketch comedy.

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"Dana Carvey"
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Comedians and celebrities share their hilarious dating nightmares and misfires, like the guy who only got frisky on top of a pile of stuffed Garfield toys.
1:06:36 - 1:09:19 (02:43)
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Dating
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Comedians and celebrities share their hilarious dating nightmares and misfires, like the guy who only got frisky on top of a pile of stuffed Garfield toys. You can listen to the show on any podcast platform or early and ad-free on Amazon Music or by subscribing to Wondry Plus.

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"Dana Carvey"
Podcast
SmartLess