Episode

"Jeff Bridges"
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1:07:42
Published: Mon Jul 04 2022
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We come to you from the ranch, where we do some trim tabbing and advanced pretending with Jeff Bridges, a.k.a. “Uncle Jeff.” So grab your shades and throw on a robe… it’s SmartLess, dude.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App: https://wondery.app.link/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.

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Will Arnett hosts an all new episode of the Smart List podcast.
00:00 - 00:37 (00:37)
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Smart List
Summary

Will Arnett hosts an all new episode of the Smart List podcast. No breakfast discussion, just the usual banter with his co-hosts.

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"Jeff Bridges"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker shares his fashion struggles and being confident leading to questionable outfit choices, and a recent experience where he wore a questionable outfit to a dinner event.
00:37 - 03:30 (02:53)
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Fashion
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The speaker shares his fashion struggles and being confident leading to questionable outfit choices, and a recent experience where he wore a questionable outfit to a dinner event.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
A discussion on colorblindness and the difficulties it poses in certain situations, as well as the humorous story of girls giving fashion advice to their boyfriend who did not know what looked good due to his lack of color perception.
03:30 - 06:05 (02:34)
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Colorblindness
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A discussion on colorblindness and the difficulties it poses in certain situations, as well as the humorous story of girls giving fashion advice to their boyfriend who did not know what looked good due to his lack of color perception.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
The speaker talks about the actors' experiences and the impact of a film's marketing on the viewers' perception of it.
06:05 - 09:49 (03:44)
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Film Industry
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The speaker talks about the actors' experiences and the impact of a film's marketing on the viewers' perception of it. Their mention of a film they've never seen also comes up.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
The speaker talks about their family's connection to actor John Cromwell and working with Jane in the movie "Against All Odds," which was a remake of her previous classic film.
09:49 - 12:49 (03:00)
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Hollywood, acting, remakes
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The speaker talks about their family's connection to actor John Cromwell and working with Jane in the movie "Against All Odds," which was a remake of her previous classic film.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
Two people are trying to create the illusion of being brothers and causing the people around them to giggle fits.
12:49 - 15:09 (02:19)
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Comedy
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Two people are trying to create the illusion of being brothers and causing the people around them to giggle fits.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
The podcast discusses the enjoyable experiences of working with the same people on multiple film projects, as well as the different phases that people go through in their careers.
15:09 - 18:47 (03:38)
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movies
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The podcast discusses the enjoyable experiences of working with the same people on multiple film projects, as well as the different phases that people go through in their careers.

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"Jeff Bridges"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker discusses the challenges of finding an audience to practice acting, noting that he mostly learned from on-the-job training, including practicing with a colleague on Catcher in the Rye scenes as part of his effort to get an agent.
18:47 - 24:06 (05:18)
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Acting
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The speaker discusses the challenges of finding an audience to practice acting, noting that he mostly learned from on-the-job training, including practicing with a colleague on Catcher in the Rye scenes as part of his effort to get an agent.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
The speaker describes a beautiful girl with two black eyes and a broken nose while reminiscing about a letter he received from the makeup man on the show Rancho Deluxe, alluding to a trip to Chico Hot Springs.
24:06 - 27:16 (03:10)
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Travel
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The speaker describes a beautiful girl with two black eyes and a broken nose while reminiscing about a letter he received from the makeup man on the show Rancho Deluxe, alluding to a trip to Chico Hot Springs.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
The speaker discusses how being on the same team with family members can lead to great conversations and connections, even when families can have their differences.
27:16 - 30:50 (03:34)
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Family Dynamics
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The speaker discusses how being on the same team with family members can lead to great conversations and connections, even when families can have their differences.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
$news is a word.
30:50 - 33:31 (02:41)
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$news
The speaker learned from his father about how a little rudder can turn a big ship and how it applied to acting.
33:32 - 37:40 (04:07)
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Life Lessons
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The speaker learned from his father about how a little rudder can turn a big ship and how it applied to acting. He reflects on finding a leading man who can handle a big, challenging character.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
The speaker is exploring old musical ideas that they previously did not have much confidence in.
37:40 - 39:58 (02:17)
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Music
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The speaker is exploring old musical ideas that they previously did not have much confidence in. Additionally, they enjoy seeing comedians play villainous roles in media.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
The speaker describes Bob's impressive band setup and expresses a desire to see one of his early shows with the Hawks, who later became known as the band.
39:58 - 42:57 (02:59)
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Music
Summary

The speaker describes Bob's impressive band setup and expresses a desire to see one of his early shows with the Hawks, who later became known as the band.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
Jeff and the speaker reminisce about an old movie role the speaker had and struggle to recall the details.
42:57 - 47:26 (04:28)
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conversation
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Jeff and the speaker reminisce about an old movie role the speaker had and struggle to recall the details.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
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47:26 - 51:05 (03:39)
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"Jeff Bridges"
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Jeff Garlin and his friends discuss the importance of leaving ego out of art and the value of making your own luck, as well as the question of whether actors are performing for the cameraman.
51:05 - 55:28 (04:23)
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Acting Tips
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Jeff Garlin and his friends discuss the importance of leaving ego out of art and the value of making your own luck, as well as the question of whether actors are performing for the cameraman.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
The speaker discusses their acting technique, including bracketing their performance and giving power to the director.
55:28 - 1:01:26 (05:57)
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Acting
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The speaker discusses their acting technique, including bracketing their performance and giving power to the director.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
Jeff's love for the magic in movies is discussed along with a comparison to a movie called 'The Amateurs'.
1:01:26 - 1:04:24 (02:58)
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Movies
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Jeff's love for the magic in movies is discussed along with a comparison to a movie called 'The Amateurs'.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
Regardless of script quality or genre, Philip Seymour Hoffman's acting abilities never falter.
1:04:24 - 1:08:11 (03:46)
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Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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Regardless of script quality or genre, Philip Seymour Hoffman's acting abilities never falter. He has come to be recognized as a gifted actor who delivers outstanding performances in every movie he stars in.

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"Jeff Bridges"
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SmartLess
The hosts discuss fusion restaurant Koi while chatting with special guest Jeff Bridges and making jokes about Star Trek, Star Wars and Tron.
1:08:11 - 1:09:37 (01:25)
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Food
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The hosts discuss fusion restaurant Koi while chatting with special guest Jeff Bridges and making jokes about Star Trek, Star Wars and Tron.

Episode
"Jeff Bridges"
Podcast
SmartLess