Episode
“Sean Penn”
1:03:09
Published: Mon Aug 30 2021
Description
Yo, folks– it’s Sean Penn. Humanitarian, actor, director, writer, and surfer, Sean Penn joins us for a chat and a smoke break. We discuss his new film, his old films, and everything in between– like the world. Plus Sean H. formally thanks our guest for teaching his educators how to pronounce his first name correctly. T.G.I.M!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 show and mention being in remote locations
00:00 - 00:52 (00:52)
Summary
The hosts introduce their show and mention being in remote locations
Episode“Sean Penn”
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The guest is a prime minister, artist, and activist, but the interviewer interrupts them frequently with irrelevant questions and comments.
00:52 - 05:51 (04:58)
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The guest is a prime minister, artist, and activist, but the interviewer interrupts them frequently with irrelevant questions and comments.
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Actor Robert De Niro shares his excitement for the upcoming movie "Flim Flam Man," which is based on Jennifer Vogel's memoir.
05:51 - 07:22 (01:30)
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Actor Robert De Niro shares his excitement for the upcoming movie "Flim Flam Man," which is based on Jennifer Vogel's memoir. It's a story about a teenage daughter who learns to appreciate her family's work after discovering her father's struggles with addiction.
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The passion for filmmaking started in the senior year of the speaker, when he got hold of a Super 8 camera with magnetic sound on it.
07:22 - 12:32 (05:10)
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The passion for filmmaking started in the senior year of the speaker, when he got hold of a Super 8 camera with magnetic sound on it. After a decade of pursuing the passion, he was able to direct his first film.
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The conversation discusses the influence of movie characters on culture and how certain characters can become iconic without necessarily being consciously marketed or identified as such.
12:32 - 16:24 (03:51)
Summary
The conversation discusses the influence of movie characters on culture and how certain characters can become iconic without necessarily being consciously marketed or identified as such.
Episode“Sean Penn”
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The podcast discusses the current events in Afghanistan and the impact it could have, while acknowledging the limitations of their understanding coming from a place of privilege.
16:24 - 22:35 (06:10)
Summary
The podcast discusses the current events in Afghanistan and the impact it could have, while acknowledging the limitations of their understanding coming from a place of privilege.
Episode“Sean Penn”
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The speaker talks about the resilience and hope of the common people of Haiti.
22:35 - 34:33 (11:58)
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The speaker talks about the resilience and hope of the common people of Haiti. They recognize that they are better suited as a support system rather than a political leader due to their temperament. They also discuss their engagement in traveling parts of the world that have been demonized and the reliance on a network of contacts.
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Comedian and actor Dax Shepard talks about his preference for getting news in the morning through MSNBC, where journalists shape opinions and articulate them in an easy-to-understand manner, with his friend Jason being an early morning follower of cable news.
34:33 - 37:41 (03:08)
Summary
Comedian and actor Dax Shepard talks about his preference for getting news in the morning through MSNBC, where journalists shape opinions and articulate them in an easy-to-understand manner, with his friend Jason being an early morning follower of cable news.
Episode“Sean Penn”
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The speaker enjoys taking early morning walks to absorb new places when he travels, particularly those with unique cultural nuances.
37:41 - 44:03 (06:22)
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The speaker enjoys taking early morning walks to absorb new places when he travels, particularly those with unique cultural nuances. He also discusses his preconceptions of Iran and other countries shaped by media portrayals.
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An actor shares his perspective on the importance of a director's role in the creative process and the balance between guiding an actor versus allowing them to explore their own interpretation of the character.
44:03 - 51:06 (07:02)
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An actor shares his perspective on the importance of a director's role in the creative process and the balance between guiding an actor versus allowing them to explore their own interpretation of the character.
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The director expresses his affection for films that use songs as part of the storytelling or as characters in the story.
51:06 - 57:10 (06:03)
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The director expresses his affection for films that use songs as part of the storytelling or as characters in the story. He believes that music creates more content and democratizes the ability to make films, providing more diversity in the industry.
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The guest speaker, Sean Penn, is praised for his advocacy and specific portrayal of a legendary character.
57:10 - 59:55 (02:45)
Summary
The guest speaker, Sean Penn, is praised for his advocacy and specific portrayal of a legendary character. His work in the LGBTQ community is also acknowledged.
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The speaker shares a confusing conversation he had with an artist about their work and compares it to the West Village.
59:56 - 1:04:07 (04:11)
Summary
The speaker shares a confusing conversation he had with an artist about their work and compares it to the West Village.
Episode“Sean Penn”
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The hosts discuss unplanned flybys and being smart with ads.
1:04:07 - 1:05:02 (00:55)
Summary
The hosts discuss unplanned flybys and being smart with ads. They also mention the release of the next episode of Smartless and where listeners can find it.