Episode
"Octavia Spencer"
47:28
Published: Mon Aug 23 2021
Description
We are blessed by our guest Octavia Spencer this week. Octavia is an Academy Award winning actor, producer, and author, and the first black actress to receive two consecutive Oscar noms. But we love her because she's an absolute joy to be around... and because her germ management skills are completely in-line with ours. Wipe down your surfaces & seat-back buttons, recline and relax, because we're at cruising altitude here on Air 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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The podcast discusses how to offer life advice and reach out to millions of people worldwide and ponders if people would be interested or repulsed by someone's search history.
00:00 - 02:06 (02:06)
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The podcast discusses how to offer life advice and reach out to millions of people worldwide and ponders if people would be interested or repulsed by someone's search history. The hosts also discuss their nerves when a guest is absent.
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Octavia Spencer, Academy Award-winning actress, is recognized for her iconic role in The Help and shares her journey of stardom with the host.
02:06 - 04:23 (02:17)
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Octavia Spencer, Academy Award-winning actress, is recognized for her iconic role in The Help and shares her journey of stardom with the host.
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The speaker discusses their experience being a reader in the casting process and the weight of knowing actors' livelihoods relied on their decisions.
04:24 - 08:38 (04:14)
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The speaker discusses their experience being a reader in the casting process and the weight of knowing actors' livelihoods relied on their decisions. They also mention a song called "I Know I'm Gonna Like It Here."
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The speaker discusses how a previous experience led her to start making bold choices in her acting, taking inspiration from difficult real-life scenarios where one has to deliver bad news.
08:38 - 12:47 (04:09)
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The speaker discusses how a previous experience led her to start making bold choices in her acting, taking inspiration from difficult real-life scenarios where one has to deliver bad news.
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Learn how to properly clean the surfaces on planes during the colder months to prevent the spread of germs.
12:47 - 14:40 (01:53)
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Learn how to properly clean the surfaces on planes during the colder months to prevent the spread of germs.
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Even the Rich podcast details Lucille Ball's journey from being rejected continuously to becoming the first female sitcom star and studio executive.
14:40 - 19:52 (05:12)
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Even the Rich podcast details Lucille Ball's journey from being rejected continuously to becoming the first female sitcom star and studio executive.
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Actress Octavia Spencer reflects on her first visit back home in Alabama and the peace she felt being surrounded by family and friends during the pandemic.
19:52 - 23:19 (03:27)
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Actress Octavia Spencer reflects on her first visit back home in Alabama and the peace she felt being surrounded by family and friends during the pandemic. She is currently building a house there to have a place to call home.
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The speaker shares her experience of being on the red carpet and witnessing famous actors and actresses winning awards.
23:19 - 27:28 (04:09)
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The speaker shares her experience of being on the red carpet and witnessing famous actors and actresses winning awards. She enjoys interviewing them but does not like the overwhelming attention and dressing up.
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A successful actress attributes her career to good partnerships and representation that provide guidance and challenge her to go beyond her comfort zone, aiding in her longevity in the industry.
27:28 - 30:00 (02:32)
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A successful actress attributes her career to good partnerships and representation that provide guidance and challenge her to go beyond her comfort zone, aiding in her longevity in the industry.
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The speaker shares their experience at NYU Medical Center and the shock of discovering they had a child they didn't know about during a summer heatwave.
30:00 - 33:53 (03:53)
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The speaker shares their experience at NYU Medical Center and the shock of discovering they had a child they didn't know about during a summer heatwave.
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The speaker discusses their inability to dance and how meeting someone who moves them makes them want to see everything.
33:53 - 38:10 (04:16)
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The speaker discusses their inability to dance and how meeting someone who moves them makes them want to see everything.
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The speaker reflects on lessons learned during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of achieving a balanced life and work.
38:10 - 41:40 (03:30)
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The speaker reflects on lessons learned during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of achieving a balanced life and work. He shares personal experiences regarding getting caught up in work, which caused him to miss out on other opportunities for self-growth and personal life.
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The speaker expresses gratitude for the audience taking time out of their schedule to tune into the podcast.
41:40 - 43:24 (01:44)
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The speaker expresses gratitude for the audience taking time out of their schedule to tune into the podcast.
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The podcast host reflects on the notion of celebrities becoming famous and how it affects their personality; specifically, their tendency to change or remain truly authentic to themselves.
43:24 - 45:20 (01:56)
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The podcast host reflects on the notion of celebrities becoming famous and how it affects their personality; specifically, their tendency to change or remain truly authentic to themselves.
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The speaker shares her experience of feeling nervous before auditions and how she overcomes it by saying hello as soon as she enters the casting room.
45:20 - 47:26 (02:06)
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The speaker shares her experience of feeling nervous before auditions and how she overcomes it by saying hello as soon as she enters the casting room. The conversation also includes Jason's perspective on growing up in the industry and the pressure of having things going well.
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The hosts discuss bike trails and the process of coming up with ideas during a conversation.
47:26 - 49:24 (01:58)
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The hosts discuss bike trails and the process of coming up with ideas during a conversation.