Episode
The Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
59:41
Published: Tue Jun 14 2022
Description
Finneas discusses his dreams, his family relationship and how he incorporates comedy into music. Available on YouTube at Howie Mandel Does Stuff: HowieMandelDoesStuff Support + Feed : https://supportandfeed.org/ Instagram : @finneas @howiemandel @jackelynshultz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The speaker shares her belief that fighting with her sister is better than fighting with anyone else because they are closest to each other and can comfortably handle the discourse that comes with disagreements.
00:00 - 01:06 (01:06)
Summary
The speaker shares her belief that fighting with her sister is better than fighting with anyone else because they are closest to each other and can comfortably handle the discourse that comes with disagreements.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
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The speaker talks about their love for music despite knowing nothing about it.
01:09 - 05:07 (03:57)
Summary
The speaker talks about their love for music despite knowing nothing about it. They also mention being colorblind and unable to identify a piece of yellow fungus in the room.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The podcast hosts discuss identifying musicality in non-traditional sources, such as Invisalign or sound effects, and the use of sound effects in comedy.
05:07 - 09:39 (04:31)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss identifying musicality in non-traditional sources, such as Invisalign or sound effects, and the use of sound effects in comedy.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The hosts discuss the concept of adding 'Easter eggs' to songs, like hiding farts or other sounds, with the knowledge that it won't make the song a hit, but it won't make it fail either.
09:39 - 16:15 (06:35)
Summary
The hosts discuss the concept of adding 'Easter eggs' to songs, like hiding farts or other sounds, with the knowledge that it won't make the song a hit, but it won't make it fail either.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker talks about how people handle and pass around awards, specifically Grammys, amongst each other.
16:15 - 20:55 (04:40)
Summary
The speaker talks about how people handle and pass around awards, specifically Grammys, amongst each other. They discuss the significance of keeping the award clean and the fun experience of passing it around.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
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A discussion about personal success and finding fulfillment, including the balance between career achievements and personal satisfaction and freedom.
20:55 - 24:21 (03:25)
Summary
A discussion about personal success and finding fulfillment, including the balance between career achievements and personal satisfaction and freedom.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The process of writing songs for James Bond films involves a submit-by date and has led to well-known artists such as Adele, Sam Smith, Jack White, Alicia Keys, and Chris Cornell producing songs for the franchise.
24:21 - 28:25 (04:03)
Summary
The process of writing songs for James Bond films involves a submit-by date and has led to well-known artists such as Adele, Sam Smith, Jack White, Alicia Keys, and Chris Cornell producing songs for the franchise.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
A glimpse into the process of writing music for a James Bond film, including the importance of staying true to the Bond "milieu."
28:25 - 31:36 (03:11)
Summary
A glimpse into the process of writing music for a James Bond film, including the importance of staying true to the Bond "milieu."
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
A discussion about using Hans Zimmer's movie soundtracks, specifically from Inception and Dark Knight, to create a suspenseful ambiance for a business phone call.
31:36 - 34:14 (02:38)
Summary
A discussion about using Hans Zimmer's movie soundtracks, specifically from Inception and Dark Knight, to create a suspenseful ambiance for a business phone call. The speaker also touches on the anxiety-ridden process of waiting for important news from higher-ups.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
A music producer shares his experience of taking a risk and submitting only 50% of an orchestra piece to a well-known composer.
34:14 - 37:20 (03:05)
Summary
A music producer shares his experience of taking a risk and submitting only 50% of an orchestra piece to a well-known composer. He hopes to bring this attitude of risk-taking with him for the rest of his career.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
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Composer Ludwig Göransson talks about the importance of not getting in your own way when working with successful artists like Hans Zimmer and his experience making a no-budget movie using favors.
37:20 - 40:56 (03:35)
Summary
Composer Ludwig Göransson talks about the importance of not getting in your own way when working with successful artists like Hans Zimmer and his experience making a no-budget movie using favors.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker understands the decision of a friend to delay parenthood until she can commit more time to being a parent while achieving her goals.
40:56 - 48:04 (07:07)
Summary
The speaker understands the decision of a friend to delay parenthood until she can commit more time to being a parent while achieving her goals. The speaker highlights the alternative focus of parenting demonstrated by the family in the documentary they watched.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
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A former homeschooled child actor shares her experience balancing extracurricular activities with a part-time job in acting, while also dealing with separation anxiety and sensory issues.
48:04 - 52:00 (03:56)
Summary
A former homeschooled child actor shares her experience balancing extracurricular activities with a part-time job in acting, while also dealing with separation anxiety and sensory issues.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker celebrates the power of humor in finding acceptance and one's like-minded community.
52:00 - 56:17 (04:16)
Summary
The speaker celebrates the power of humor in finding acceptance and one's like-minded community. He finds humor to be the most individualized and subjective aspect of life, and shares his appreciation for TikTok's humorous content.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker discusses conversations with people they admire and respect, often finding common ground through collaborations or social interactions.
56:17 - 58:27 (02:09)
Summary
The speaker discusses conversations with people they admire and respect, often finding common ground through collaborations or social interactions.
EpisodeThe Real Story Behind Finneas and Billie Eilish's Oscar | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #66
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Hans Zimmer discusses his achievements and his hope for a future in the industry for his kids.
58:27 - 59:26 (00:59)
Summary
Hans Zimmer discusses his achievements and his hope for a future in the industry for his kids. He also shares an amusing story about his work with Phineas.