Podcast appearances and mentions of Will Arnett

Season 2 of Twisted Metal is revisited!Spoiler Review @1:57Rating @1:11:52Conclusion/Plugs @1:13:07Text Us Your ThoughtsHosts:Daniel Grant (Bluesky & Instagram)Ben Sit (Instagram)Show:@TDFSpoiled on Instagram, Threads, TikTok & YouTubeSubscribe & Follow HERE

In front of an audience at Chapman University, the former child actor-turned-multi-hyphenate reflects on his five years of work in front of and behind the camera on 'Ozark,' the unanticipated success of his — and Will Arnett and Sean Hayes' — podcast 'SmartLess,' and stepping outside his acting comfort zone on two limited series over the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! The guys are on set at Canada Soccer House at the Harbourfront Centre ahead of Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIFA World Cup, TSN Soccer Commentator Kristian Jack joins to discuss how Canada stacks up throughout the tournament and Will Arnett and Raptors' head coach Darko Rajakovic join from the match. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins ahead of the Blue Jays' showdown against the Yankees and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

This week, the boys grab some beers and head to post-WWII America to watch nobody give AF about our war heroes in William Wyler's “The Best Years of Our Lives”. The highest-grossing movie since “Gone With The Wind”, this moving account follows several soldiers re-acclimating to civilian life in a world that has moved on without them. Thankless bastards. This movie rules. It's long, but it's awesome. John also talks about “Backrooms”. Grab a beer and join us!  linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro; 7:15 “Backrooms” mini-review; 16:39 1946 Year in Review; 36:06 “The Best Years of Our Lives”: Films of 1946; 01:24:42 What You Been Watching?; 1:40:49 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Robert E Sherwood, MacKinlay Kantor, Hugo Friedhofer, Dana Andrews, Gregg Toland, Sharaff, Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo, Cathy O'Donnell, Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Rossell, Gladys George, Roman Bohnen, Kan Parsons, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Will Soodik, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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Amazon is making a limited series TV show with Will Arnett about The Challenger Explosion from 1986. 

Our dear friend Ryan O'Connell returns to How Long Gone. His new book, Inspiration Porn, is out soon. We chat with him about Chris accidentally pouring candle wax all over himself at the Gabriela Hearst x Paul Smith dinner at the Chateau, Reese Witherspoon's umbrella holder, Colbert's final days on TV, Katy, Ariana, and Gaga, whether Will Arnett and Amy Poehler will get back together, Ryan being a closeted Dax Shepard listener, how you'd "better laugh at all his jokes if you want this Delta One ticket," a review of his book launch the night before—where Jason read one of Ryan's sex diary entries, Gwyneth's boyfriend breakfast bowls, Apple Martin and Romy Mars, we disagree on Olivia Dean, whether Jake Shane is today's Truman Capote, Alex Cooper's pregnancy press diversion, and some Ivy Wolk glazery. instagram.com/ryanoconn twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Marriage Story meets The Kings of Comedy. It's the second film in Time Sensitive history that ceremoniously ends with Queen and David Bowie's “Under Pressure.” Why can't we just give love one more chance? It's a comedy of remarriage. It's Is This Thing On? co-written and directed by Bradley Cooper, the director of 2018's A Star Is Born.Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media 

Welcome back to WE LOVE TO HATE EVERYTHING — your weekly escape into reality TV chaos, questionable decisions, and the ever-evolving universe of POP CULTURE!It's commentary, it's gossip, it's social media archaeology — and it's all here NOW.

STEAM Box and Arise youth sit down with "Tacos," a passionate STEM educator and former contestant on LEGO Masters Season 3. Tacos shares her journey from studying architecture to utilizing LEGO and other hands-on materials to teach structural integrity and problem-solving to students. She opens up about the realities of being a woman in highly competitive STEM fields, offering vital advice to young women on remaining tenacious and assertive. The conversation also dives deep into navigating imposter syndrome on national television, managing the intense pressure of reality TV, and maintaining mental wellness. Tacos even reveals how a LEGO building technique known as "greebling" helps soothe her anxiety. Plus, expect plenty of fun-filled banter about favorite LEGO sets, video games, and what it's really like to hang out with Will Arnett on set.#STEMEducation #WomenInSTEAM #LEGOMasters #MentalWellness #SteamboxPodcast #HandsOnLearning #EngineeringCareers #ImposterSyndrome #JoyfulRebellion #GirlsInSTEAM

Got a question or comment? Message us here!Cybersecurity success increasingly hinges on cognitive readiness, the ability to spot patterns fast, make the right calls under pressure, and perform amid chaos. On this episode of the SECURE AF PODCAST, Will Arnett sits down with Jessica Gulick, Founder and Commissioner of the U.S. Cyber Games, to discuss why cognitive training is critical, how esports players develop these skills instinctively, and why esports represents an untapped pipeline for elite cyber talent. They also dive into how AI elevates the importance of human cognition—and how security leaders can strengthen SOC morale by leading more like coaches.Support the showWatch full episodes at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you get your podcasts.

Episode 311 dives into Is This Thing On, with a surprisingly heartfelt breakdown of Will Arnett stepping into a raw, midlife-crisis-meets-standup role under the direction of Bradley Cooper. The hosts explore how comedy becomes therapy, why this under-the-radar film works better than expected, and where it stacks up against films like Funny People and Marriage Story. Plus, a quick detour into Nuremberg featuring Russell Crowe, courtroom drama comparisons, and a broader conversation about overlooked movies that are perfect “give it a stream” candidates.

This week on Another Pass, Sam and Case are joined by their very own editor Sophia Ricciardi to take on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)! We dig into the film's bold redesigns, chaotic energy, and whether this modern take on the Heroes in a Half Shell captures what makes the Turtles work—or misses the mark entirely. #AnotherPass #TMNT #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #SophiaRicciardi #MoviePodcast #FascinatingButFlawed Another Pass Full Episode Originally aired: April 10, 2026 Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan Podcast Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 PODCAST SHOWS: ▶ Another Pass - https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast Identity Crisis Affects Narrative: The movie struggled with its identity, dropping core elements and inserting convoluted backstories mid-production. Character Design Issues: Turtles' designs were criticized as grotesque, reducing relatability and making action scenes less believable. Storytelling Problems: Over-explained plots, especially regarding April O'Neil and Eric Sacks, bogged down the movie's pacing and clarity. Setting Conflicts: The film's setting away from New York City limited key identity elements and iconic landmarks associated with the turtles. Mixed Reception of Cast: Alan Ritchson as Raphael received praise, while others like Johnny Knoxville and Megan Fox faced criticism for their roles. Cultural Context Matters: The film reflected a 2014 era not fully embracing nerd culture, impacting its creative choices and audience reception.   Notes Production and Narrative Challenges This 2014 Ninja Turtles movie struggled with a lack of creative love and identity, making it feel like a disjointed and ashamed adaptation of the franchise (00:00). Identity Crisis and Shame Factor heavily influenced the movie's tone and plot, with the film almost dropping the "Teenage Mutant" part and considering alien origins for the turtles (11:31). The film's producers inserted convoluted backstory elements mid-production to "course correct" a script that initially strayed far from the core Ninja Turtles mythos. This led to an over-explained, bogged-down narrative that felt like a "walk of shame" rather than an embrace of the IP's strengths. The era's mainstream culture had not fully embraced nerd properties, causing awkward attempts at modernization and distancing. Plot Bloat and Over-Explanation detracted from the movie's pacing and engagement, especially with April O'Neil's bloated and often unconvincing reporter storyline (20:53). Scenes focus too long on generic Michael Bay-style action and April's personal struggles rather than on the turtles themselves. The turtles are introduced late and spend much of the runtime as shadowy figures rather than engaging characters. Convoluted Villain Backstory with Eric Sacks as an unnecessary intermediary between Shredder and the turtles, adding complexity that did not improve the story (01:10:14). Removing or significantly trimming Sacks' role was proposed as a way to streamline the narrative. Mismatch in Tone and Style was evident, with the movie trying to be serious and gritty while relying on CGI-heavy, unrealistic action sequences that lacked tangible physicality (35:42). The film's heavy use of CGI and complex mech suit for Shredder overshadowed traditional martial arts choreography that defines the franchise. Character and Design Issues The film's character portrayals and designs undermined the essence of the Ninja Turtles, alienating fans and harming engagement (28:35). Turtle Designs Were Widely Disliked for being oversized, grotesque, and overly detailed with "human teeth" that made them less relatable and more monstrous (29:50). Their giant size and bulletproof nature reduced the importance of their ninja skills and made fight scenes less believable. Complex textures and too many visual details caused action scenes to become "CGI mush," making it hard to focus on key movements. Character Imbalance and Focus on Raphael turned the movie into essentially a Raphael-centric story, sidelining the other turtles and undermining the team dynamic (56:20). Alan Ritchson's portrayal of Raphael was praised as the best casting and performance in the film. Other turtles like Leonardo and Donatello were underused; Michelangelo was poorly written as an overly sexualized and annoying character. April O'Neil's Role and Writing were criticized for being unconvincing and bloated, with her professional competence and motivations feeling unrealistic and distracting (26:00). The forced "chosen one" connection between April and the turtles was seen as unnecessary and cheapened her acceptance of them. Supporting Characters like Will Arnett's cameraman were noted as relatively decent additions, providing human perspective and some humor without overwhelming the story (48:42). Setting and Visual Context The movie's setting choices and visual style weakened the core appeal of the franchise, distancing it from the turtles' iconic New York City roots (43:58). Misplaced Setting Outside New York City for large portions of the movie conflicted with the turtles' identity as New York City teens and vigilantes (44:50). Much of the film occurs in an ambiguous upstate New York mansion and mountain, disconnected from the urban environment central to the turtles' story. This choice limited opportunities to showcase iconic city landmarks and the turtles' connection to their home turf. Visual Style Reflects 2010s Orange-Teal Trend, which while vibrant, was harsh and contributed to a stylized look that did not fit the tone of the movie (16:45). Snowboarding and Chase Sequences were seen as fun and reminiscent of video game-inspired action but felt out of place and disconnected from the turtles' core habitat (48:42). These sequences resembled arcade game levels rather than integrated story moments. Proposed Fixes and Editorial Improvements A major consensus was that the movie could be improved significantly by cutting down excess plot and focusing much earlier and more on the turtles themselves (01:09:02). Streamline April's Story and Cut Eric Sacks to reduce narrative bloat and confusing backstory (01:10:14). Compress April's investigation into one clear sequence, eliminating multiple instances of Foot Clan encounters and confusing plot threads. Remove or minimize Sacks to focus villainy on Shredder and the Foot Clan. Introduce the Turtles Sooner and Add More Teenage Interactions to showcase their personalities and team dynamics earlier in the movie (01:10:14). Incorporate scenes like the elevator banter to emphasize their teenage traits and humor. Sprinkle in more Foot Clan fights to build suspense and showcase ninja action throughout. Focus on Making the Final Third Action-Packed but Clear, allowing the action sequences to flow without unnecessary interruptions (01:10:14). Keep the fight choreography that works, such as the Shredder vs. Splinter sequence, while trimming excess. Possible Reshoots or Edits to downplay or rework problematic story elements like April's "chosen one" status and the lab origin flashbacks (01:19:47). Use existing footage more efficiently to maintain story coherence while trimming excess. Emphasize Fun and Character Chemistry earlier to avoid the film feeling "all tension" and "boring" (01:15:07). Add small moments of levity, camaraderie, and ninja antics before the big action scenes. Maintain Realistic Expectations about how much could be changed given the film's production timeline and 2014-era constraints (01:25:21). Cast and Performances Certain casting choices were praised while others detracted from the film's overall impact on character believability (03:51). Alan Ritchson as Raphael was widely considered the best fit and performance, capturing Raphael's classic loner and heartfelt traits well (51:05). His emotional speech and portrayal of Raphael's arc were highlights. Johnny Knoxville as Leonardo was underused and miscast, with his limited screen time failing to do justice to the character (53:34). Megan Fox's April O'Neil was critiqued for lacking investment and acting strength, which weakened the emotional core of her storyline (24:35). Will Arnett's Cameraman Character was a positive surprise, providing light humor and a grounded human viewpoint without dominating the narrative (48:42). Whoopi Goldberg's Role was underutilized and seen as wasted potential given her talent (28:35). Franchise and Cultural Context The film reflects the cultural and franchise environment of the early 2010s, impacting its creative choices and reception (14:07). 2014 Era Nerd Culture Not Fully Embraced, leading to awkward attempts at modernization and distancing from the core turtle identity (14:07). The movie's shame about being a Ninja Turtles film echoes similar issues seen in early Transformers films. Comparisons with Other Ninja Turtles Iterations show this movie as weaker, especially compared to its sequel and animated projects like Mutant Mayhem that clearly love the source material (02:41). The sequel "Turtles Out of the Shadows" was noted as far more fun and faithful. Discussion of the Franchise's Multi-Generational Appeal highlighted the turtles' ability to adapt but also underscored the risk of losing core essence through unnecessary changes (06:18). Audience Distrust and Over-Explanation reflects a production that did not trust viewers to accept the turtles as they are, leading to excessive exposition and forced justifications (18:04). Product Placement and Minor Details like Windows Phones on characters' devices were noted as subtle but fun touches (01:02:00). Meeting Outline Meeting Outline Introduction (00:00)   Discussion on the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and its flaws. Case Aiken and Sam Alicea host the podcast, with Sofia Ricciardi as a guest. Background on Ninja Turtles (01:32)   Exploration of the hosts' personal connections to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Each host shares their childhood experiences with the franchise. Film Overview (03:51)   Opinions on the 2014 movie, described as the least favored among the Ninja Turtles films. Discussion on the film's strengths and weaknesses. Character Analysis (06:18)   Examination of the character designs for the turtles and their significance. Alan Ritchson's portrayal of Raphael is highlighted positively. Plot and Themes (10:23)   Critique of the film's plot structure and pacing, particularly the introduction of characters. Discussion on the film's failure to embrace its source material fully. Viewer Engagement (14:15)   Comments on the film's engagement level and whether it resonates with fans. Exploration of the humor and character dynamics within the film. Production Insights (19:30)   Discussion on behind-the-scenes challenges faced during production. Mention of the various drafts of the script and their implications on the final film. Editorial Perspective (22:45)   Suggestions for how to improve the film through editing and narrative focus. Emphasis on restructuring the film to highlight the turtles more effectively. Conclusion (28:00)   Final thoughts on the film and the importance of honoring the franchise's legacy. Encouragement to engage with the podcast and other shows in the network.

Happy April Fools Day!!! It may be the day to play pranks on your loved ones and those you lothe entirely...but this is no prank!Today, the guys got together once again, to talk about a deep passion of theirs. Stand Up Comedy! Did Mike watch any at all this year? Who are their favorite comedians? Is Corey's brain functioning okay? Find out all of that and more, right here!Click here to send us a message! Support the showIf you would please go follow us on all the socials? We would love you all forever...in a friend way...don't be weird!!!Please go rate and review us anywhere you get your podcastsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultureShockedPodcastTwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/cspodcast21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cspodcast21?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureshockedpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureshocked21YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cultureshocked21Website: https://cultureshocked.buzzsprout.com/

Y'all, we're getting real about the Dark Knight himself - Batman. And I'm not talking about just any Batman. Nah, we're breaking down the only Caped Crusaders that deserve recognition and why some actors nailed it while others... well, let's just say they don't exist in my world.What's cooking in this episode:The Batman hierarchy that actually matters (spoiler: there are only six that count)Why Robert Patterson is my "True Detective Batman" and what that meansHow Ben Affleck became the perfect "Old Grumpy Batman" despite all the hateThe unexpected genius of Will Arnett's Lego Batman performanceChristian Bale's trilogy dominance and why he was more Batman than Bruce WayneWarning: This episode might make you want to marathon every Batman movie worth watching. We're not sugarcoating anything here - some Batmans get the love they deserve, and others get left in the shadows where they belong.From sparkly vampires to grumpy vigilantes, from detective work to pure Bruce Wayne charm, we're covering what makes each acknowledged Batman special in their own right. Whether you're team Keaton or riding with Bale's trilogy, there's something here for every Bat-fan.

This week on Deux/U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Update: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, The Pitt Couple Updates: Role Model + Dakota Johnson, Rachel Bilson + Zach Braff Deux/U Hotline: Travis Kelce + Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa + Callum Turner, Will Arnett, Tom Holland, + Zendaya, Larry David, Selena Gomez + Blake Lively, Hudson Williams, Summer House To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you do when you go through a bad breakup? You don't go into the spotlight to die. Unless you are WILL ARNETT in IS THIS THING ON? Come to the comedy club for some good dregs as the siblings wrap up Awards Season 2026. Contains spoilers. Thanks for listening. www.orwhatevermovies.com 818-835-0473 orwhatevermovies@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in as Jessica Hart (Opinionated Lushes) jumps back onto the show for a breakdown of Despicable Me, the 2010 animated movie about a super-villain who pursues a dastardly mission to prove that he's the best bad guy around by stealing the moon, all while having to deal with taking care of three orphaned girls. Gru standing out as a subversive antihero, dysfunctional family baggage, trying to lend some nuanced sympathy towards Miss Hattie, and longing for Agnes's innocence land as a few of the talking points for this episode.Directed by Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, Despicable Me stars Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Elsie Fisher, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud, Jemaine Clement, Jack McBrayer, Danny McBride, Mindy Kaling, and Rob Huebel.Spoilers start at 27:40Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastrHere's how you can learn more about Palestine and IsraelHere's how you can keep up-to-date on this genocideHere's how you can send eSIM cards to Palestinians in order to help them stay connected onlineGood Word:• Jessica: the Life Is Strange series, particularly Life Is Strange 2• Arthur: She-Ra and the Princesses of PowerReach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello!Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms!Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18Follow Arthur on Bluesky: @arthur-ant18Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscriticFollow the podcast on Instagram: @twocentscriticpodFollow Arthur on GoodreadsCheck out 2 Cents Critic Linktree

The first season of Twisted Metal is revisited!Twisted Metal Season 1 Spoiler Review @5:30Twisted Metal Season 1 Rating @1:04:40Conclusion/Plugs @1:06:46Text Us Your ThoughtsHosts:Daniel Grant (Bluesky & Instagram)Ben Sit (Instagram)Show:@TDFSpoiled on Instagram, Threads, TikTok & YouTubeSubscribe & Follow HERE

Hey, Smarties! Please enjoy the first half of this hilarious, in-depth interview with Will Arnett on SmartLess Media's show Staying Alive! Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally (101 Places To Party Before You Die) sit down with Will to ask him about keeping in shape, cutting out sugar, viral podcast clips, and the nuts and bolts of making his new film, Is This Thing On? Plus, Pally has a text exchange with Will that he'd like to ask him about, and Gabrus might have to buy new budgie smugglers.Go to the Staying Alive feed HERE for Part 2!Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Will's movie Is This Thing On? HERE. Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded February 5, 2026 on the information superhighwayStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: Tony Stark, Castaway, Springsteen, Romesh Ranganathan, tattoos, budgie smugglers, Rubirosa, CAA, New Zealand, metric system, sushi, street fighting, Basil Hayden, Zyn, nicotine, OnlyFans, Tom Hanks, Wes Anderson, Bradley Cooper, Bob Castrone, The Comedy Cellar, prop comedy, Tony Gilroy, Pedro Pascal Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A platter of cigarettes at Charlie XCX's wedding in Italy last year. Gracie Abrams, Charli XCX, Will Arnett, Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams — all photographed openly smoking cigarettes recently. So is smoking cool again? And what does that mean for smoking rates?

Comedy icon & star of Is This Thing On? Will Arnett invades the Delaware Den to talk about the highs and lows of the entertainment business, touring, & what it's like working with Jordan on set, plus a call-in from Bradley Cooper! WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT!? Sub to the Patreon for early episode access and bonus Patreon only episodes/content: https://www.patreon.com/BeinIanpod IAN FIDANCE | WILD HAPPY & FREE | FULL STAND UP SPECIAL: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-30PenMy1O8 JORDAN JENSEN | DEATH CHUNK: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ytsilX-QL3s&t=2s Podcast Merch Here!: https://www.coldcutsmerch.com/collections/bein-ian-with-jordan-podcast -Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold w/ code SKA @ http://BlueChew.com/ -Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% off with code FIENDCLUB at http://takeultra.com #UltraPouches #ad Follow Jordan Jensen: @jordanjensenlolstop https://instagram.com/jordanjensenlolstop See Jordan Live! - https://punchup.live/jordanjensen Follow Ian on Twitter, Twitch, and Instagram: @ianimal69 https://instagram.com/ianimal69/ See Ian Live! - https://punchup.live/ianfidance Follow Will! https://instagram.com/arnettwill Please RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE to Bein Ian with Jordan on all platforms! Produced by: James Webb https://instagram.com/thechicagopro/ Intro song: “Bein Ian with Jordan” by Wesley Schultz and Ian Fidance Outro song: Title Holder “It Doesn't Matter” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RSS/iTunes/Spotify Check out all the episodes of CINEMA SMORGASBORD SELLS OUT right here. On a returning CINEMA SMORGASBORD SELLS OUT we’re talking about Bradley Cooper’s divorced dad energy mid-life crisis comedy-drama IS THIS THING ON? for some reason. Will Arnett plays a RICH BASTARD who divorces former volleyball star Laura Dern and turns to stand-up comedy to discover insights about himself and somehow we STILL decided to watch it. Bradley Cooper plays a character named BALLS! Yikes! Anyway, there are plenty of shocking revelations, so give it a listen. Spoilers ahead, but who cares? The post Episode 314 – Cinema Smorgasbord Sells Out – Is this Thing On? (2025) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

La Berlinale cierra una edición dominada por el cine de autor y, sobre todo, marcada por la polémica por no condenar el genocidio en Gaza. En este episodio repasamos lo mejor de esta edición, nos preparamos para los Goya con nuestra mesa de directores y directoras, y comentamos los estrenos de la semana, como la última película de Bradley Cooper con Will Arnett y Laura Dern. También nos vamos al Brasil de 'El agente secreto' y al Japón de 'Little Amelie', dos de los títulos candidatos a los Oscar. En media hora os ponemos al día de todo el cine y las series.

Haris Orkin is a prolific novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and game writer.  His play Dada premiered at The La Jolla Playhouse. His feature film, A Saintly Switch, was produced by Disney and directed by the great Peter Bogdanovich. Haris has written screenplays for Universal, Sony, Fox, and Paramount.  He's also has written numerous video games, many of which have been nominated for the WGA and BAFTA Film Awards. Games he's worked on include Call of Juarez, Red Alerts, Shadow Warrior, Black Hawk Down, and many others.Haris recently released the sixth book in his James Flynn Escapade series, called From Lompoc With Love. I've read the first book of the series, You Only Live Once, which is one of the cleverest, wittiest, and most fun takes on the superspy genre I've had the pleasure to read. I'm a huge James Bond fan, and I was thoroughly caught up in James Flynn's hilariously delusional and unexpected exploits. The book series has been optioned by producer Sherry Marsh and Will Arnett's company and is currently being shopped to streaming studios.  

Will Arnett sparks debate with a controversial take on tattoos as San Francisco shows signs of a comeback while hosting the Super Bowl. Andy digs into Sam Darnold’s jaw-dropping California tax bill that somehow beats his Super Bowl winnings, breaks down BMW’s major U.S. recall over a fire risk, and asks why Gen-Z is avoiding driver’s licenses altogether (hint: fear plays a role). Plus, a late-night-style crossover with George Noory brings an unexpected twist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's 2.6.26 show Chidi joins us for 'Chidi's Tweets', Graham went to the Noah Kahan concert last night, Will Arnett shares his take on tattoos, Selena got her money from one of the Apple settlements, Timothee Chalamet seen with another woman, we make our score predictions for the big game, we played our Chug Wheel game and more!P.S. We were not abl

It's HTG with Bill Gates, Blake and Taylor, Will Arnett and what country is Tate McRae repping at the Olympics? Kendall informs us of a stress release technique and then stresses us out by performing it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After his Ex Wife spoke up Bill Gates had to say something about his appearance in the Epstein files. Will Arnett gives us a juicy Blind Item, TMZ is acting badly again and Is Blake getting a wedding invite? Also what country is Tate McRae repping for the Olympics?? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stop it with your Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show trolling, 3D printing is now at your local library, we talk to Eddie from Rose's Daughters about Valentines for Seniors, and who is Will Arnett talking about -- what "Smartless" guess was a horrible person?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Guardian corrected their Melania review—they accidentally gave it one star when they meant zero. The $75 million doco only made $7 million, so we asked what's the worst thing you've seen at the cinema. Will Arnett claims people with heaps of tattoos are boring, Charli XCX accidentally revealed she doesn't want kids while Jason Bateman had no idea she created the BRAT phenomenon, and PETA attacked Sabrina for using a bird at the Grammys but the handler said it has arthritis and is coming to her birthday party. Joel's obsessed with his new compression boots calling them orgasmic. We finished with the Ultimate Wednesday Wheel playing every game we've ever done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett, director, co-writers, and stars of the new dramedy, Is This Thing On?, which takes inspiration from the real-life story of British comedian, John Bishop. It's an in-depth chat that we bring to you in full (although we did cut out a bit where someone poured a glass of water. Sorry to all you water completists out there), and it's well worth your time. It starts at 55:50 approx and runs until 1:20:14 approx. Either side of that, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Alex Godfrey for a fun episode in which they discuss the movie moments guaranteed to make them cry no matter how many times they've seen them; run their eyes over what passes for movie news (it was quite a slow week); review Is This Thing On?, action-comedy The Wrecking Crew, Jason Statham's Shelter, mad monkey movie Primate; and Richard Linklater's love letter to the French New Wave, Nouvelle Vague. Oh, and we make good on last week's promise, and bring you James, Helen, and Chris tackling their specialist subjects in a round that pays homage to classic BBC quiz show, Mastermind. It's pure chaos. Thanks to Magneto Magnetosson, for stepping in at short notice to host. Enjoy.

Will Arnett and John Bishop join Captain Alan to talk holidays, stand-up nerves, and their brilliant new film "Is This Thing On?" - inspired by John's real life journey into comedy. From New York comedy clubs and Liverpool screenings to St Barths holidays, gym confessions, all-inclusive buffet hacks… fasten your seatbelts and get ready for some hilarious in-flight entertainment. 00:00 Intro00:35 Alan has known John for 25 years and now his story is a film03:20 Will's hand goes up04:04 The Liverpool screening and the authenticity of the stand-up06:11 Would the film have changed things for John and Melanie07:15 Bradley Cooper filming close and Will does Scouse08:24 New York the home of stand-up10:04 Alan telling his mum a man would play her10:30 Will doing stand-up in New York as Alex Novak12:27 Alan's post-it note disaster on stage13:41 Being mistaken for Ukrainian at a New York club15:50 Will loves St Barths and went before it got fancy17:00 Will gets distracted by Tim Key's book17:45 Alan's book on poverty causes much amusement18:15 Alan's all-inclusive buffet holiday hack19:26 Will spots John in the gym and John starts lunging20:27 Alan's personal trainer21:06 Will on weight loss hard work and middle age22:40 Making our descent and the quickfire round #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #WillArnett #JohnBishop #IsThisThingOn #StandUpComedy #ComedyFilm #Podcast #TravelPodcast #HolidayHacks #NewYorkComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, I get to keep talking with our buddy Eddie Kaufholz. A new year and new us… we're talking about mice, the Winter Olympics, The Golden Globes, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Will Arnett...and then a **special announcement** I think you're absolutely going to love! You don't want to miss this one!  . . . . . On a related note... TheBuddiesTour.com Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify App, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  We have a Substack now! Find it at spirituallystronger.com. Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/soundsfun⁠. Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and use code THATSOUNDSFUN. NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. #thatsoundsfunpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colm Boohig sits down with the ever-fascinating John Bishop ahead of the release of ‘Is This Thing On?' - a movie inspired by his life, starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern & Bradley Cooper, among others!There's chat around the movie itself, John's favourite comedians, his love for Tommy Tiernan as well as love for Liverpool - and how impressed he was with Ronnie Whelan!Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is are comedian and actor Will Arnett, and comedian John Bishop. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Bradley Cooper, completing his hat-trick by joining me to discuss his new film Is This Thing On, which he co wrote, directs and also appears in. Loosely inspired by the life of comedian John Bishop and starring Will Arnett as Alex, a dad who takes up comedy in the wake of his amicable separation from his wife Tess, played by Laura Dern. 

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is reviewing “Is This Thing On?” from 2025 starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Sean Hayes, Amy Sedaris & Bradley Cooper.

What happens when a shattered urinal becomes the secret you take to your grave?Sam and Jeff dive into the week's biggest celebrity drama, starting with Kyle and Amanda's Summer House divorce. Sam pulls no punches about Kyle's infidelity and treatment of Amanda (who's finally breaking free). The conversation then shifts to Brooklyn Beckham's family tensions with Victoria and David, including claims about a ruined wedding that led to secret vow renewals without family present.From celebrity gossip, the hosts transition to Buffalo Bills frustrations and Sam's whirlwind weekend. After watching her sister's dogs and catching a Bandits game, she headed to Denver for a Bills matchup despite that brutal 5:15 AM flight. The Y2K-themed game delivered great halftime entertainment, though the real story came later at a brewery where a bathroom incident involving a destroyed urinal created absolute chaos.Beyond the urinal incident (which shall remain unspoken), Sam explored Denver with friend Corinne, visiting everything from the Molly Brown Museum to Columbine High School on a true crime tour. They even stopped at the International Church of Cannabis for meditation and laser shows. Back home, Sam celebrated her 41st birthday before catching a Will Arnett film about navigating divorce through stand-up.Ready to hear about Lego disasters and Stranger Things confessions?

The Dream Restaurant's back in business for series 15, and our first booking is comedy royalty, Emmy-nominated actor, superstar podcaster and star of new movie ‘Is This Thing On?', Will Arnett. Will Arnett stars in ‘Is This Thing On?' which is in UK cinemas from 30 January. Follow Will on Instagram @arnettwillWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 22 Jan. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Gibbons is joined by Will Arnett and John Bishop in the Glenbuck to react immediately to the game and chat about their new film 'Is This Thing On?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we discuss the implications of the new Emmy Legacy Award, spiral through the wild alternate-ending theories for Stranger Things, and unpack the loss of anonymity that came with Hudson Williams' meteoric rise to fame. Plus, Erin crowns this week's Say Less Champion (question mark?), and Jamie kicks off the year with a Golden Globes–themed Rapid Red Lights.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/642Treat yourself with Binge Thinking & The Swipe Up and get more Knox McCoy and Erin Moon in your inbox.How Do We Feel? Golden Globes | Amy Poehler's acceptance speech| Will Arnett & Laura Dern Movie? The Emmy Legacy Award What's The Word?Stranger Things Conformity Gate Explainer | Duffer Divorce Explainer | The Duffer Brothers Wiki | Leigh Janiak Wiki | Sarah Hindsgaul's Hair Care Line | DocumentaryThe Say Less ChampionHudson Williams | Controversy Explainer | Letterboxd reviews | GlambotDax Shepard Egg Freezing ControversyLas Culturistas (see also: “I don't think so, honey” with Tina Fey)Red Lights Mentions: The Golden Globes Official playlist | Rob Reiner tribute | Mel Robbins launches protein shot drinks | Lame play-by-play announcing | Coach Cig's Quarter Zips | Fernando Mendoza | Miami QB looks like Syd from Ice Age Green Lights:Jamie: movie - Bob Trevino Likes ItKnox: show - Industry S4 | show - The Traitors S4 | album - With Heaven on Top by Zach BryanBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Hers | Fabletics | Bombas (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Arnett stars in the new film ‘Is This Thing On?' about a man going through a divorce, who finds himself onstage doing stand-up. He spoke with Terry Gross about trying out stand-up under a fake name, and his voiceover work.  Also, director Craig Brewer talks about his film, ‘Song Sung Blue.' It's based on the true story of a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band.Plus, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews the roadtrip novel ‘The Rest of Our Lives,' by Benjamin Markovits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

MUSICThe first episode of Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal, a new documentary series from Gibson TV about the Black Sabbath guitarist, has been posted to YouTube.Volume One explores Iommi's early life and career beginnings. It features new interviews with Iommi, Brian May, Rob Halford, Tom Morello, Zakk Wylde, Yungblud and more.https://youtu.be/NHZGBfrb6Jw Jimi Hendrix is the latest artist to be a part of Jack White's Third Man Records Vault series. Package #67 features Valley of Jams 1969-1970, a compilation of previously released tracks from multiple Hendrix sessions in New York and London. Fans need to subscribe to the Vault by January 31st to get the Hendrix release. https://thirdmanrecords.com/pages/vault TVThe Golden Globes will air this Sunday on CBS, hosted again by Nikki Glaser! Presenters at Sunday's Golden Globes will include George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Macaulay Culkin, Charli XCX, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Garner, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Hart, Melissa McCarthy, Miley Cyrus, Pamela Anderson, and Snoop Dogg. The 2026 Golden Globes is set to take place Sunday, Jan. 11 from the Beverly Hilton on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2026-golden-globes-presenters-1236467392/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:IN THEATERS:· Primate (Johnny Sequoyah, Troy Kotsur) A horror movie about a group of friends being stalked by a family's beloved pet chimpanzee after it turns violent from being infected with rabies. It stars Johnny Sequoyah, who you may remember as Audrey from "Dexter: New Blood". (78% tomoatoer) · Is This Thing On? (Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper, Andra Day) As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family--forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. (85% tomato 89% critics) · Greenland 2: Migration (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin) Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return for the sequel to that 2020 movie about a massive comet destroying most of the Earth, and survivors fighting their way to take shelter in an underground bunker in Greenland. It takes plays 10 years later, with the Garrity family forced to leave the safety of the Greenland bunker to find a new home in what's left of Europe. (56% tomato) A New Star Wars Film is on the way, and Tom Cruise is...NOT in it, but he did help. https://screenrant.com/star-wars-starfighter-tom-cruise-help-directing-lightsaber-scene/ Jennifer Lawrence prefers filming intimate scenes with actors she doesn't know. https://people.com/jennifer-lawrence-prefers-filming-sex-scenes-with-actors-she-doesnt-know-11881395 Here's a real hot take from Jennifer Lawrence: Every dog on Earth should be DEAD. She came to this conclusion after becoming a mom. Amanda Seyfried revealed her struggle with “really extreme” obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). https://people.com/amanda-seyfried-reflects-on-ocd-diagnosis-11881618o Ali Wong and Bill Hader have reportedly ended their romantic relationship after over two years of dating. https://people.com/ali-wong-and-bill-hader-split-8772527· AND FINALLYJackass 5 is confirmed to release in June, and Bam Margera will appear, sort of. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/bam-margera-jackass-5-archival-footage-no-new-stunts-1236626366/ · AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Arnett takes a quick break from SmartLess to ask the Handsome hosts a question about their favorite sitcoms! Plus a round of "Row, Row Your Boat," a Golden Girls detour, and Fortune getting a little touchy-feely with Tig. Did we mention we have a new FORTUNE MARIE shirt at handsomepod.com? Cheers!Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterFollow us on social media @handsomepodMerch at handsomepod.comWatch Handsome on YouTubeThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Handsome via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Testing, testing…does anybody know? Is this thing on? It depends on who you ask, frankly. The Blank Check team are divided on Bradley Cooper's latest offering, the divorce dramedy Is This Thing On? Can you just walk in off the street to do an open mic at the Comedy Cellar? No. Is Peyton Manning one of our finest athlete actors? Yes. Is Griffin's opinion of this film possibly strained by his anxiety over the New York City mayoral election? Probably. Join us for an episode that we hope is funnier than Will Arnett's sad sack stand-up, but also probably not as brilliant as Bradley Cooper's performance as a guy named “Balls.” Read the Cybertruck article Listen to Cannes I Kick It Watch the Vic Mensa ft. Wyclef Jean performance on Colbert Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this week's second podcast review, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, and Dan Bayer join me to discuss the latest film from Academy Award-nominee Bradley Cooper, "Is This Thing On?" starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, and Cooper. Loosely inspired by the life of British comedian John Bishop, the film had its world premiere as the closing-night film at the New York Film Festival, receiving positive reviews for Cooper's restrained direction, the writing alongside co-writers Arnett and Mark Chappell, and the performances from Arnett and Dern. What did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss these elements: the cinematography by Matthew Libatique, the stand-up comedy, Cooper's career trajectory as a director, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man walks into a bar to tell some jokes about his life falling apart during an open-mic set – and that man is Will Arnett. This week, the star of Is This Thing On? sits down with Rolling Stone Senior Editor and Critic David Fear to talk about playing a man in existential crisis who finds renewal through stand-up comedy – and how making the film ultimately led to his own personal growth. They also dig into the agony and ecstasy of doing real club gigs in character, the unexpected success of his hit podcast SmartLess, the Arrested Development lines fans still quote back at him, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick teams up with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for an expanded round of movie talk as the year end release rush hits full speed. They dig into a packed slate that includes the newest chapter in James Cameron's Avatar saga, Timothée Chalamet's latest turn in Marty Supreme, and Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson fronting a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue. The conversation also covers Will Arnett as a down-on-his-luck stand-up comic in Is This Thing On?, Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid, and the Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent, with a few more titles folded in along the way. With so many major releases landing at once, the discussion stretches out and takes its time, offering thoughtful reactions and plenty of back and forth between three longtime critics who know each other's tastes well. Esmeralda sits this one out, but the movie talk more than fills the space as the holiday film season kicks into high gear. [Ep 413]

We all know Will Arnett as one of the funniest and sharpest talents from his comedies (ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT) and podcasting juggernaut (SMARTLESS) but with IS THIS THING ON?, he's showing off his dramatic side and earning the best reviews of his career. He joins Josh to talk about returning to his dramatic roots, what he considers peak ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, and how many fellow Batmen he could beat up. UPCOMING EVENTS Tom Hiddleston 1/6 in New NYC -- tickets here Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Hayes (from SmartLess, one of our podcast dads) is here! We get into Gleem toothpaste commercials and weird 1-800 hotlines, and give Jenny advice on a meme featuring her getting some seriously unwanted attention. Plus: hear Gabe and Max try out their Delco accents.You can call us with your etiquette question and leave a voicemail at 949-441-1231, or email us at ineedyouguysshow@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ineedyouguysshowSubscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes.I Need You Guys with Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate and Max Silvestri is a production of SmartLess Media.Produced by Anne Harris, Josh Richmond and Devon Torrey Bryant. Edited by Josh, with music by Devon.Executive Producers are Gabe, Jenny and Max. Executive Producers for SmartLess Media are Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Richard Korson and Bernie Kaminski. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.