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Episode

"Kerry Washington"
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54:58
Published: Mon Aug 01 2022
Description

The incredibly talented actor/producer Kerry Washington joins us this week to give us a safer-sex education. Sean becomes our next Barbara Walters, Will makes a promise he’ll never break, while Jason confirms the level of college education in the group… and we’re just a few credits shy, folks. That’s why it’s called SmartLess. Kanpai!Please support us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuel - Join today with promo code SMARTLESS at https://www.fanduel.com/21+ in select states. First online real money wager of at least $5. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire 14 days after receipt. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chapters
Jason introduces himself as one of the three hosts and shares a little about his personal struggles with addiction and sugar triggers.
00:00 - 00:46 (00:46)
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Personal growth
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Jason introduces himself as one of the three hosts and shares a little about his personal struggles with addiction and sugar triggers.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
The hosts talk about gluten-free bread they had at an Italian restaurant and celebrating their friend Sean.
00:46 - 03:11 (02:24)
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Food
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The hosts talk about gluten-free bread they had at an Italian restaurant and celebrating their friend Sean. They mention this is the second episode they are recording today.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
Jim Arnett has written a fiction novel based on history called "Bean Fate".
03:11 - 06:01 (02:49)
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Book Recommendation
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Jim Arnett has written a fiction novel based on history called "Bean Fate". With incredible passages that leave the reader in awe, the book is a must-read recommendation.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
The speaker shares their experience of using acting techniques to teach sex education workshops in schools and community centers, facilitating more engaging and effective conversations with students.
06:01 - 11:29 (05:28)
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Sex Education
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The speaker shares their experience of using acting techniques to teach sex education workshops in schools and community centers, facilitating more engaging and effective conversations with students.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
The speaker recounts a time when she received a kind note from Sean Hayes and initially thought it was a joke, but it ended up being a healing experience for her.
11:29 - 16:54 (05:24)
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Sean Hayes
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The speaker recounts a time when she received a kind note from Sean Hayes and initially thought it was a joke, but it ended up being a healing experience for her.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
Generation Y podcast shares the story of Khalif Browder, falsely accused of stealing a backpack and held without bail at Rikers Island for three years, in a four-part series.
16:54 - 21:20 (04:26)
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Khalif Browder.
Summary

Generation Y podcast shares the story of Khalif Browder, falsely accused of stealing a backpack and held without bail at Rikers Island for three years, in a four-part series. The series discusses how society impacts individuals and the importance of considering one's context in shaping their experiences.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
The speaker talks about the differences between anthropology and sociology, stating that anthropology focuses on indigenous and historical cultures, while sociology is the modern version of anthropology.
21:20 - 23:53 (02:32)
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Anthropology, Sociology
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The speaker talks about the differences between anthropology and sociology, stating that anthropology focuses on indigenous and historical cultures, while sociology is the modern version of anthropology.

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"Kerry Washington"
Podcast
SmartLess
The act of pretending to be familiar with something you haven't actually seen can be easy when you have enough context clues and reference points.
23:53 - 26:11 (02:18)
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Pop Culture
Summary

The act of pretending to be familiar with something you haven't actually seen can be easy when you have enough context clues and reference points.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
The speaker discusses their reluctance to attend events in the entertainment industry due to the anxiety of interacting with peers and the potential for negative experiences.
26:11 - 30:14 (04:02)
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Social Anxiety
Summary

The speaker discusses their reluctance to attend events in the entertainment industry due to the anxiety of interacting with peers and the potential for negative experiences.

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"Kerry Washington"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker discusses her difficulty with dishonesty and how it upsets her, whether it's related to her acting career or personal life.
30:14 - 32:12 (01:58)
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Honesty
Summary

The speaker discusses her difficulty with dishonesty and how it upsets her, whether it's related to her acting career or personal life.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
Actors often don't know how a season will end, to keep the crew and audience in suspense, but it may be beneficial for them to know their character's end goal.
32:12 - 36:14 (04:01)
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Acting Industry
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Actors often don't know how a season will end, to keep the crew and audience in suspense, but it may be beneficial for them to know their character's end goal. Guest star Joe Morton had the honor of being one of the few people on set who had the whole script.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
The guest speaker discusses the connection between acting and memory in film production, citing the example of Memento and how immersive acting can help actors leave their performances "over there" once filming is done.
36:15 - 39:45 (03:30)
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Film Production
Summary

The guest speaker discusses the connection between acting and memory in film production, citing the example of Memento and how immersive acting can help actors leave their performances "over there" once filming is done.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
A group of theater enthusiasts come up with the idea of filming their play in order to raise funds for the production.
39:45 - 43:16 (03:31)
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Fundraising
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A group of theater enthusiasts come up with the idea of filming their play in order to raise funds for the production. The idea was successful and the play was eventually produced.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
Host interviews people he admires about the streets they grew up on and their childhoods.
43:16 - 47:22 (04:06)
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Interviews
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Host interviews people he admires about the streets they grew up on and their childhoods. The interviews take place in the host's production company named Simpson Street during the pandemic.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
In this episode, the hosts discuss the benefits of staying busy and productive, but also the importance of balancing productivity with self-care and rest.
47:22 - 50:14 (02:51)
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Productivity
Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss the benefits of staying busy and productive, but also the importance of balancing productivity with self-care and rest.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
Prophecy is a podcast that reimagines the Bible as a story about the future, challenging the traditional belief that it is a document about past events.
50:14 - 52:53 (02:38)
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Podcast
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Prophecy is a podcast that reimagines the Bible as a story about the future, challenging the traditional belief that it is a document about past events. It discusses the concept of the Bible as a tool for testing out story and exploring innovative ways of storytelling.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
The transcript snippet provided does not provide a clear topic of discussion but mentions a cast dinner, the idea of Carrie Washington being a great name for a detective series, and the guest being surprised by the number of people in the business.
52:53 - 56:02 (03:08)
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None
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The transcript snippet provided does not provide a clear topic of discussion but mentions a cast dinner, the idea of Carrie Washington being a great name for a detective series, and the guest being surprised by the number of people in the business.

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"Kerry Washington"
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SmartLess
The speaker expresses appreciation for the large number of kind and normal people in the entertainment industry and suggests that the presence of bad people is just a byproduct.
56:02 - 56:47 (00:45)
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Entertainment Industry
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The speaker expresses appreciation for the large number of kind and normal people in the entertainment industry and suggests that the presence of bad people is just a byproduct. However, an advertisement for SmartLess interrupts the speech.

Episode
"Kerry Washington"
Podcast
SmartLess