Episode
Insane Vacations with Mike Reiss
36:16
Published: Tue Mar 21 2023
Description
When you get one of the most successful comedy writers in television history to come on your podcast, naturally the first thing to talk about is...his trip in a homemade submarine to visit the ruins of the Titanic.You see, Mike Reiss isn't just the funniest guy in the room — he's also the most well-traveled. He's been to Iran, the North Pole, North Korea, and everywhere in between. Whether he's sharing travel anecdotes or writer's room memories from his 600+ episodes of The Simpsons, one thing is very clear: when Mike tells a story, things are going to get animated. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Mike and his work check out: His travel podcast "What Am I Doing Here with Mike Reiss": https://bleav.com/shows/what-am-i-doing-here-with-mike-reiss/
Chapters
A comedian shares some of his best material about his own vacations, including trips to North Korea and visiting the Titanic.
00:00 - 02:35 (02:35)
Summary
A comedian shares some of his best material about his own vacations, including trips to North Korea and visiting the Titanic.
EpisodeInsane Vacations with Mike Reiss
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
A group of individuals explore the remains of the Titanic in a submarine for 40 minutes, seeing various parts of the wreckage such as the anchor and funnel.
02:35 - 06:37 (04:02)
Summary
A group of individuals explore the remains of the Titanic in a submarine for 40 minutes, seeing various parts of the wreckage such as the anchor and funnel.
EpisodeInsane Vacations with Mike Reiss
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
A nonsensical rambling about a stadium and a bear vacuuming a carpet.
06:37 - 14:01 (07:24)
Summary
A nonsensical rambling about a stadium and a bear vacuuming a carpet.
EpisodeInsane Vacations with Mike Reiss
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker describes a bizarre road trip where they encountered an elderly group of women in kimonos, thin people walking along the road, and a plan to send a middle-aged couple into space.
14:02 - 17:43 (03:41)
Summary
The speaker describes a bizarre road trip where they encountered an elderly group of women in kimonos, thin people walking along the road, and a plan to send a middle-aged couple into space.
EpisodeInsane Vacations with Mike Reiss
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The minions from the popular "Despicable Me" franchise were named after Simpsons writer Kevin Curritt, who passed away.
17:43 - 22:27 (04:43)
Summary
The minions from the popular "Despicable Me" franchise were named after Simpsons writer Kevin Curritt, who passed away. The writer of the movie also talks about his confusion during the writing process due to the characters all being referred to as "minion" and how that influenced their designs.
EpisodeInsane Vacations with Mike Reiss
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The creator of The Simpsons discusses the challenge of creating a TV show that can last for decades, citing the examples of beloved characters and talented writers who were unable to sustain the show's longevity.
22:27 - 26:01 (03:34)
Summary
The creator of The Simpsons discusses the challenge of creating a TV show that can last for decades, citing the examples of beloved characters and talented writers who were unable to sustain the show's longevity.
EpisodeInsane Vacations with Mike Reiss
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The Simpsons’ collaborative process involves a group of writers, actors, animators, and directors working together to bring the characters and jokes to life, resulting in the successful and long-running show that it is today.
26:01 - 30:12 (04:11)
Summary
The Simpsons’ collaborative process involves a group of writers, actors, animators, and directors working together to bring the characters and jokes to life, resulting in the successful and long-running show that it is today.
EpisodeInsane Vacations with Mike Reiss
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The success of a company often relies on having shared values and a common cause amongst employees.
30:12 - 33:58 (03:45)
Summary
The success of a company often relies on having shared values and a common cause amongst employees. A good corporate culture promotes positive relationships and allows for success to flourish.
EpisodeInsane Vacations with Mike Reiss
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast discusses how friction can lead to generating ideas and how conflict can drive startups to success.
33:59 - 36:09 (02:10)
Summary
This podcast discusses how friction can lead to generating ideas and how conflict can drive startups to success. The speaker also mentions the optimism library at simonsynic.com.