Episode

"Tom Hanks"
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1:04:41
Published: Mon Nov 01 2021
Description

We are very T.Hankful this week, with surprise guest Tom Hanks. Tom renames the show “HelpLess,” Sean practices his critically-recognized hosting prowess, and we begin the development process on Tom’s next two blockbuster TikTok films. There’s no crying in podcasts!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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Sean Hayes receives a nomination for best host, but is met with criticism and deemed as the "kiss of death" for the nomination.
00:00 - 06:37 (06:37)
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Sean Hayes
Summary

Sean Hayes receives a nomination for best host, but is met with criticism and deemed as the "kiss of death" for the nomination.

Episode
"Tom Hanks"
Podcast
SmartLess
The transcript contains ads for Even the Rich and Bad Dates podcasts, which are available on Amazon Music and explore the lives of the world's elite and share dating stories.
06:37 - 25:29 (18:52)
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Podcasts
Summary

The transcript contains ads for Even the Rich and Bad Dates podcasts, which are available on Amazon Music and explore the lives of the world's elite and share dating stories.

Episode
"Tom Hanks"
Podcast
SmartLess
Tom Hanks talks about the fun of being in show business, his experience working on Bosom Buddies, and how he delivered in comedy films using various settings and scenarios.
25:29 - 39:49 (14:19)
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Tom Hanks
Summary

Tom Hanks talks about the fun of being in show business, his experience working on Bosom Buddies, and how he delivered in comedy films using various settings and scenarios. He also mentioned that he met great people and did some really funny stuff that worked.

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"Tom Hanks"
Podcast
SmartLess
Sean Penn discusses the state of the entertainment industry and the importance of adapting to change as actors, directors, and producers, particularly with the ongoing shift towards streaming.
39:49 - 53:49 (14:00)
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Entertainment industry
Summary

Sean Penn discusses the state of the entertainment industry and the importance of adapting to change as actors, directors, and producers, particularly with the ongoing shift towards streaming. He argues that every actor should direct and every director should have to act in order to appreciate the difficulty of other jobs within the industry.

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"Tom Hanks"
Podcast
SmartLess
In a conversation with Jason Bateman, actor/director Tom Hanks discusses his experiences making movies, including his recent work with Taika Waititi and the joy he feels in the creative process.
53:49 - 1:03:08 (09:19)
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Filmmaking
Summary

In a conversation with Jason Bateman, actor/director Tom Hanks discusses his experiences making movies, including his recent work with Taika Waititi and the joy he feels in the creative process. They also touch on the challenges of age and the uncertainties of continuing in the industry.

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"Tom Hanks"
Podcast
SmartLess
The hosts of the podcast discuss the unique filmmaking style of a director and his role as an ambassador for America.
1:03:08 - 1:05:31 (02:22)
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Filmmaking
Summary

The hosts of the podcast discuss the unique filmmaking style of a director and his role as an ambassador for America. They also briefly touch on the topic of high wire acts and the director's move to Hollywood in 1979.

Episode
"Tom Hanks"
Podcast
SmartLess