Episode
“Phil Lord & Christopher Miller”
55:35
Published: Mon Jun 06 2022
Description
Our Surprise Guest(s) this week are the dynamic duo: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. “The Hall & Oates of film & television” make us a few table-side Caesar salads and tell us their true Hollywood stories. After all, the ladies love a coupl’a cartoonists doodling away in the studio.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.
Chapters
The hosts joke about recent success of one of their shows, including a review that suggested removing a supposed plastic wig and fat suit from one of the performers.
00:00 - 01:42 (01:42)
Summary
The hosts joke about recent success of one of their shows, including a review that suggested removing a supposed plastic wig and fat suit from one of the performers.
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The hosts discuss the uncommon act of individuals drinking a glass of milk on its own and explore the significance of the beverage.
01:42 - 03:52 (02:10)
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The hosts discuss the uncommon act of individuals drinking a glass of milk on its own and explore the significance of the beverage.
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The hosts discuss the writer's preferences between being on set or writing remotely and independently.
03:52 - 07:48 (03:55)
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The hosts discuss the writer's preferences between being on set or writing remotely and independently.
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The hosts discuss how they knew they clicked when they first met and how they enjoy trying to sneak in political messages into their content.
07:49 - 11:32 (03:42)
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The hosts discuss how they knew they clicked when they first met and how they enjoy trying to sneak in political messages into their content.
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The speakers reflect on their journey from being awkward and funny guys at Dartmouth to the top of a mountain, where they find inspiration and awe in the beauty of their surroundings.
11:32 - 14:41 (03:09)
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The speakers reflect on their journey from being awkward and funny guys at Dartmouth to the top of a mountain, where they find inspiration and awe in the beauty of their surroundings.
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The speakers discuss how their humor was accepted by the community and if they helped change people's appetites for their content.
14:41 - 19:38 (04:56)
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The speakers discuss how their humor was accepted by the community and if they helped change people's appetites for their content.
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The experience of working in a big writers' room and observing the live audience in theaters helped in shaping humor in movies and sitcoms.
19:38 - 23:11 (03:32)
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The experience of working in a big writers' room and observing the live audience in theaters helped in shaping humor in movies and sitcoms.
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The host mentions a funny sketch by comedian Forte at the Aspen Comedy Festival where he repeated the phrase, "ain't no party like an Otis Day party because an Otis Day party don't quit" for 10 minutes.
23:11 - 28:17 (05:05)
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The host mentions a funny sketch by comedian Forte at the Aspen Comedy Festival where he repeated the phrase, "ain't no party like an Otis Day party because an Otis Day party don't quit" for 10 minutes. The guests discuss whether they bonded over similar upbringings when they met in college.
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The speaker describes how a movie had funny sequences every five minutes, including a skit where a person called "hater" couldn't sell a truck, but could sell something more economic, and how the movie managed to keep the audience's attention for 20-minute intervals.
28:17 - 33:31 (05:14)
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The speaker describes how a movie had funny sequences every five minutes, including a skit where a person called "hater" couldn't sell a truck, but could sell something more economic, and how the movie managed to keep the audience's attention for 20-minute intervals.
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The success of an animated movie lies in giving the team direction and a clear vision of the tone.
33:31 - 40:33 (07:01)
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The success of an animated movie lies in giving the team direction and a clear vision of the tone. Improvisation and talented cast play a key role in bringing the vision to life.
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The speaker reminisces about his childhood where he was much smaller than his locker mate Brian Greasy, and expresses excitement for the upcoming Kraken NHL team.
40:33 - 42:47 (02:14)
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The speaker reminisces about his childhood where he was much smaller than his locker mate Brian Greasy, and expresses excitement for the upcoming Kraken NHL team.
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the difficulty in finding animated movies that appeal to both kids and adults.
42:47 - 46:09 (03:22)
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the difficulty in finding animated movies that appeal to both kids and adults. They suggest that films produced by the guest's company are a rare exception, as they manage to achieve this balance successfully.
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The key to finding emotional connections is to build on existing relationships and create innovative solutions that feel unique and novel.
46:09 - 49:39 (03:29)
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The key to finding emotional connections is to build on existing relationships and create innovative solutions that feel unique and novel. This approach is important because people are more likely to form attachments to something that feels fresh and exciting.
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During a conversation, the speaker discusses the importance of building relationships based on respect and admiration.
49:39 - 53:31 (03:51)
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During a conversation, the speaker discusses the importance of building relationships based on respect and admiration. He shares a personal anecdote about a secret family in Arizona and how the behavior of certain family members impacted their relationships.
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Exploring the strategy of creating a movie that is universally appealing to all demographics, not just in the eyes of film executives.
53:31 - 55:38 (02:07)
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Exploring the strategy of creating a movie that is universally appealing to all demographics, not just in the eyes of film executives.
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The hosts ponder if people who double park have secret devious problems and try to come up with a fun rhyme for the name "Guy".
55:38 - 56:48 (01:10)
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The hosts ponder if people who double park have secret devious problems and try to come up with a fun rhyme for the name "Guy".
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The podcast episode abruptly ends after the host gets frustrated with his guests.
56:48 - 57:23 (00:35)
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The podcast episode abruptly ends after the host gets frustrated with his guests.