Episode
"David Cross"
52:05
Published: Mon Jun 21 2021
Description
Our dear old pal David Cross (comedian, actor, writer, director) jumps into the jacuzzi with us this week. We discuss jail stories, a love for lamp posts, the demise of Company Video... and Sean pitches "Arrested Development" to the gang. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
In this episode of Smartless, the hosts discuss a question from the radio about who still listens to the radio.
00:00 - 01:05 (01:05)
Summary
In this episode of Smartless, the hosts discuss a question from the radio about who still listens to the radio.
Episode"David Cross"
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During a conversation about hair bands, it is revealed that Raiden Wilson was the lead singer in a band with Fred Armisen, Bradley Cooper, and Zach Galifianakis.
01:05 - 03:06 (02:00)
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During a conversation about hair bands, it is revealed that Raiden Wilson was the lead singer in a band with Fred Armisen, Bradley Cooper, and Zach Galifianakis. The group discusses a new movie featuring Will playing a Death Rock guy.
Episode"David Cross"
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The podcast host introduces a comedian guest, comparing him to Bradley Cooper, and expects him to challenge the previous discussion.
03:06 - 05:36 (02:29)
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The podcast host introduces a comedian guest, comparing him to Bradley Cooper, and expects him to challenge the previous discussion.
Episode"David Cross"
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The speaker expresses concerns regarding the work-life balance of him and his wife, while also questioning the comfort level and potential risks of working alongside one's spouse.
05:36 - 07:56 (02:20)
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The speaker expresses concerns regarding the work-life balance of him and his wife, while also questioning the comfort level and potential risks of working alongside one's spouse.
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David and Jason discuss a previous experience on set where they were filming a scene with a green screen and how it reminded them of the pressure they felt when justifying a TV show to be kept on the air in a meeting with Rupert Murdoch in 2005.
07:56 - 11:20 (03:23)
Summary
David and Jason discuss a previous experience on set where they were filming a scene with a green screen and how it reminded them of the pressure they felt when justifying a TV show to be kept on the air in a meeting with Rupert Murdoch in 2005.
Episode"David Cross"
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This podcast episode discusses a person's experience of moving from LA to New York and their decision to not continue a show that could potentially run for years.
11:20 - 14:09 (02:49)
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This podcast episode discusses a person's experience of moving from LA to New York and their decision to not continue a show that could potentially run for years. They also talk about the early days of improvisation during the pilot and the first season.
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A comedian reflects on the challenges of growing up Jewish in a predominantly Southern Baptist area, including the prevalence of anti-Semitic comments he received.
14:09 - 16:33 (02:24)
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A comedian reflects on the challenges of growing up Jewish in a predominantly Southern Baptist area, including the prevalence of anti-Semitic comments he received. Despite the pressure to conform, he has stayed true to his own style of comedy.
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Comedian discusses how his early work was influenced by his obsession with Andy Kaufman.
16:33 - 21:35 (05:02)
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Comedian discusses how his early work was influenced by his obsession with Andy Kaufman.
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The discussion revolves around the idea of people identifying with their hometowns as a badge of honor, specifically New York vs. Los Angeles.
21:35 - 25:52 (04:16)
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The discussion revolves around the idea of people identifying with their hometowns as a badge of honor, specifically New York vs. Los Angeles.
Episode"David Cross"
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The speaker discusses their preference for experiencing four seasons, their curiosity about horror stories related to stand up or theater, and their experience visiting a rural beach location in Mozambique.
25:52 - 30:02 (04:10)
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The speaker discusses their preference for experiencing four seasons, their curiosity about horror stories related to stand up or theater, and their experience visiting a rural beach location in Mozambique.
Episode"David Cross"
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The speaker talks about how language barrier can affect up to 100 people during filming and his personal experience with it.
30:02 - 34:58 (04:55)
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The speaker talks about how language barrier can affect up to 100 people during filming and his personal experience with it.
Episode"David Cross"
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The speaker had to clarify that two different stories were being conflated as one.
34:58 - 37:21 (02:23)
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The speaker had to clarify that two different stories were being conflated as one. One about going to Hawaii and Vancouver for a film and the other about being on a cruise ship.
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Two creators discuss the challenges of bringing British shows to the US and the unique opportunity of untapped potential in creating a show in the UK.
37:21 - 41:30 (04:09)
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Two creators discuss the challenges of bringing British shows to the US and the unique opportunity of untapped potential in creating a show in the UK.
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The speaker asks if their life has changed significantly since having children and shares a memory of a dangerous situation involving their friend Jason.
41:30 - 44:25 (02:55)
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The speaker asks if their life has changed significantly since having children and shares a memory of a dangerous situation involving their friend Jason.
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The speaker recalls staying in a small room with thin rubbery sheets and a hard pillow, and jokes about doing a stand-up set in the space.
44:25 - 47:59 (03:34)
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The speaker recalls staying in a small room with thin rubbery sheets and a hard pillow, and jokes about doing a stand-up set in the space. After 45 minutes, the person in charge moves them to a different room with double glass doors.
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Jason shares a memory from the past Golden Globes where he was seated in the upper level with the sun shining through.
47:59 - 50:10 (02:10)
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Jason shares a memory from the past Golden Globes where he was seated in the upper level with the sun shining through. He also mentions his car being parked somewhere during that time.
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David's time was taken up discussing various topics including personal experiences and mentions of a read in the New York Times.
50:10 - 52:28 (02:17)
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David's time was taken up discussing various topics including personal experiences and mentions of a read in the New York Times.
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The speaker admires David Cross's acting skills, calling him very committed and unique.
52:28 - 53:46 (01:18)
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The speaker admires David Cross's acting skills, calling him very committed and unique. They also appreciate his comedic deliveries, self-sufficient attitude, and sweet personality.