Episode
"J.J. Abrams"
1:00:08
Published: Mon Aug 02 2021
Description
We’re surprised and delighted this fine Monday… by Mr. J.J. Abrams. This wildly creative filmmaker and musician gives us an hour inside his brain. We’re humbled by his request to audition for SmartLess advertising reads, we’re warned not to go down the rabbit-hole of modular synthesis, and we learn the genesis of the term “blockbuster.” All of this while Sean wears his Tatooine hat to impress J.J. (who doesn’t even notice).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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The hosts discuss their producer Bennett's odd request to record their intro at a dog track and speculate as to whether or not he may be sleep deprived from a long weekend.
00:00 - 00:51 (00:51)
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The hosts discuss their producer Bennett's odd request to record their intro at a dog track and speculate as to whether or not he may be sleep deprived from a long weekend.
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The speaker explains how to stay fit without going to a gym and shares a joke about a germ-phobic friend.
00:51 - 03:46 (02:54)
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The speaker explains how to stay fit without going to a gym and shares a joke about a germ-phobic friend.
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The interviewer compliments JJ on his many accomplishments and talents, expressing admiration for his work and humor.
03:46 - 06:16 (02:29)
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The interviewer compliments JJ on his many accomplishments and talents, expressing admiration for his work and humor.
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This podcast episode explores how technology allowed for the evolution of TV theme music.
06:16 - 08:24 (02:08)
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This podcast episode explores how technology allowed for the evolution of TV theme music. From synthesizers and samplers, to string sections and orchestras, innovation opened new avenues for TV soundtracks to flourish.
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A reminiscence of visiting comedy sets as a child and observing the peculiarities of the actors and the production process.
08:24 - 14:51 (06:27)
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A reminiscence of visiting comedy sets as a child and observing the peculiarities of the actors and the production process.
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J.J. Abrams discusses with the speaker about the concept of Felicity and how it was developed with the help of his friends and the company of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer.
14:51 - 17:27 (02:36)
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J.J. Abrams discusses with the speaker about the concept of Felicity and how it was developed with the help of his friends and the company of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer.
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A discussion of childhood TV shows prompted a trip down memory lane and questions about the industry and people behind them.
17:27 - 23:07 (05:40)
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A discussion of childhood TV shows prompted a trip down memory lane and questions about the industry and people behind them.
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The interviewer asks a director in the Star Wars universe if he remembers being impacted by Star Wars as a kid, and the director talks about how his son eagerly waits for new releases in the franchise.
23:07 - 26:12 (03:05)
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The interviewer asks a director in the Star Wars universe if he remembers being impacted by Star Wars as a kid, and the director talks about how his son eagerly waits for new releases in the franchise.
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Bryan Cranston contacted famous celebrities like Catherine Bigelow and Annette Benning through email to pitch his script and even received a response from them.
26:12 - 29:05 (02:52)
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Bryan Cranston contacted famous celebrities like Catherine Bigelow and Annette Benning through email to pitch his script and even received a response from them. He also recalls a funny incident where a mutual friend accidentally CC'd everyone in his address book, including both him and Annette Benning, making them feel like they know each other personally.
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Remembering experiences of feeling unseen and unimportant can help develop empathy and compassion for others who are in similar situations.
29:05 - 32:03 (02:57)
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Remembering experiences of feeling unseen and unimportant can help develop empathy and compassion for others who are in similar situations.
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The experience of telling a story and dealing with people is oddly the same whether it's a small production or a big one, despite the differences in budget, set design and special effects.
32:03 - 36:50 (04:47)
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The experience of telling a story and dealing with people is oddly the same whether it's a small production or a big one, despite the differences in budget, set design and special effects. While it may seem moronic to enter an enormous production without accepting help and better ideas, it takes humility to do so and understand the same importance of everyone in the team.
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JJ Abrams reflects on how his comments get taken out of context and spun in headlines while discussing The Last Jedi and accusations of it being feminist propaganda.
36:50 - 40:32 (03:42)
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JJ Abrams reflects on how his comments get taken out of context and spun in headlines while discussing The Last Jedi and accusations of it being feminist propaganda.
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J.J. Abrams discusses his passion for creating original stories like Felicity and Lost, but also his respect for franchises like Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and Star Wars.
40:32 - 44:54 (04:22)
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J.J. Abrams discusses his passion for creating original stories like Felicity and Lost, but also his respect for franchises like Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and Star Wars. He also mentions his involvement in other creative projects, like art and music.
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The discussion centers on classic movies like Tootsie and Broadcast News and their availability on streaming services, comparing them to the effects movies that dominate summer releases.
44:54 - 49:44 (04:50)
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The discussion centers on classic movies like Tootsie and Broadcast News and their availability on streaming services, comparing them to the effects movies that dominate summer releases.
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of working with someone who you have mutual trust and interests with in the film industry.
49:44 - 55:52 (06:07)
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of working with someone who you have mutual trust and interests with in the film industry. They also believe that successful movies of different genres and sizes on streaming can also achieve success outside of the streaming platform.
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The speaker talks about having a social relationship with JJ Redick, and how he never really gets to fan out on him.
55:52 - 58:44 (02:51)
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The speaker talks about having a social relationship with JJ Redick, and how he never really gets to fan out on him. He also mentions how he and his co-host speak positively about their guests after the interview is over.
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Simon Pegg discusses his journey from acting to directing, and the difference between working on movies he came up with versus established franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars.
58:44 - 1:02:05 (03:21)
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Simon Pegg discusses his journey from acting to directing, and the difference between working on movies he came up with versus established franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars.