Episode
"Melissa McCarthy"
41:17
Published: Mon Aug 03 2020
Description
Will surprises the gang with Oscar-nominated actress, Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids, Can You Ever Forgive Me?). They explore her early days at the Groundlings, strange auditions & on-stage disasters, her thoughts regarding salad etiquette, and much more. A guest who warms the heart while torturously tickling the funny bone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
The hosts introduce their special guest, an eight-time congressperson from Illinois, and discuss their weekly guest invitations.
00:00 - 01:52 (01:52)
Summary
The hosts introduce their special guest, an eight-time congressperson from Illinois, and discuss their weekly guest invitations.
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A podcast episode where the hosts talk about making fun videos with their spouses that usually ends in divorce.
01:52 - 04:25 (02:33)
Summary
A podcast episode where the hosts talk about making fun videos with their spouses that usually ends in divorce. They have a guest who is the funniest person they know and compliment their hair.
Episode"Melissa McCarthy"
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The hosts discuss their experience with collaborative writing in Hollywood.
04:25 - 08:22 (03:57)
Summary
The hosts discuss their experience with collaborative writing in Hollywood. They touch on the importance of open communication and the lack of ego involved in the process.
Episode"Melissa McCarthy"
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An actress discusses the energy required to perform in a sitcom on television and the impact the show Gilmore Girls had on her career.
08:22 - 13:18 (04:56)
Summary
An actress discusses the energy required to perform in a sitcom on television and the impact the show Gilmore Girls had on her career.
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The speaker talks about the representation of female characters in media and mentions the lack of imperfections in those characters.
13:18 - 19:29 (06:10)
Summary
The speaker talks about the representation of female characters in media and mentions the lack of imperfections in those characters. They also ask the interviewer about funny people they admired while growing up and comment on someone's unique way of eating salad.
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A female comic talks about the challenges of being constantly objectified and undermined as a woman performer, even by those in positions of power.
19:29 - 23:26 (03:56)
Summary
A female comic talks about the challenges of being constantly objectified and undermined as a woman performer, even by those in positions of power.
Episode"Melissa McCarthy"
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Two actors discuss their favorite theater mishap and worst audition story, including a tale of going up on stage after drinking alcohol.
23:26 - 26:47 (03:21)
Summary
Two actors discuss their favorite theater mishap and worst audition story, including a tale of going up on stage after drinking alcohol.
Episode"Melissa McCarthy"
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The speaker reminisces about their college days, specifically a time when they wore black cloaks and huge platforms and posed in a zany manner for an audience who ultimately hated them.
26:47 - 31:57 (05:09)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about their college days, specifically a time when they wore black cloaks and huge platforms and posed in a zany manner for an audience who ultimately hated them.
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In this conversation, the speaker discusses tips for regrowing vegetables and supporting her daughter's acting career.
31:57 - 34:56 (02:59)
Summary
In this conversation, the speaker discusses tips for regrowing vegetables and supporting her daughter's acting career.
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A discussion on the reluctance of parents in the entertainment industry to encourage their children to follow in their footsteps, and the desire of podcast host to hire such children.
34:56 - 38:07 (03:11)
Summary
A discussion on the reluctance of parents in the entertainment industry to encourage their children to follow in their footsteps, and the desire of podcast host to hire such children.
Episode"Melissa McCarthy"
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Actors Richard and an unnamed speaker praise Mari's directorial skills, stating that despite the short amount of time they had to film, they never felt rushed and Mari's talent made it feel like they had plenty of rehearsal time and takes.
38:08 - 42:29 (04:21)
Summary
Actors Richard and an unnamed speaker praise Mari's directorial skills, stating that despite the short amount of time they had to film, they never felt rushed and Mari's talent made it feel like they had plenty of rehearsal time and takes.
Episode"Melissa McCarthy"
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A brief and somewhat nonsensical conversation between two acquaintances.
42:29 - 42:59 (00:29)
Summary
A brief and somewhat nonsensical conversation between two acquaintances.