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This is Important Podcast: Accents, Blockbuster, and Old Souls

This Is ImportantAugust 29, 20221h 14min59,897 views
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Southern Accents and Character Acting

  • 💡 Adam Devine discusses practicing his Southern accent for his role on 'The Righteous Gemstones,' aiming for a natural integration rather than an overly thick delivery.
  • 🎭 The conversation touches on actors immersing themselves in characters, with Adam mentioning he "just put the blanket over me and I become that person."
  • 🎤 The idea of actors using accents in everyday situations, like ordering food, is humorously explored.

Improv Comedy and Career Beginnings

  • ✍️ The podcast revisits the early days of their comedy careers, highlighting the motto "leave them wanting less" and the importance of editing.
  • 🤝 The hosts discuss their nearly 20-year friendship and comedy partnership, reminiscing about early mentors like Jay Leggett.
  • 🎭 They recall performing at Hollywood and Highland, a venue that transitioned from sketch comedy to a nightclub, offering them VIP access.

The Decline of Video Stores and Nostalgia

  • 😭 The documentary 'The Last Blockbuster' evokes strong emotions about the death of video rental stores and the loss of human interaction.
  • 📼 The hosts share personal memories of video stores like Video Adventure and Rocket Video, contrasting them with the Blockbuster experience.
  • 🔞 A humorous anecdote about accidentally stumbling into adult sections of video stores as children is shared.

Soul Types and Personal Habits

  • 🤔 The hosts delve into the concepts of old soul, young soul, and neo-soul, attempting to categorize themselves and others.
  • 🦷 A surprising revelation about one host not brushing his teeth at night sparks a debate about dental hygiene and the effectiveness of toothbrushes versus floss and toothpicks.
  • 🎶 Neo-soul is described as a 90s musical movement that mirrored 70s soul with new beats, featuring artists like D'Angelo and Erykah Badu.

Adrenaline, Danger, and Animal Encounters

  • 🐂 The idea of participating in the Running of the Bulls is discussed as a bucket-list item, despite its inherent dangers.
  • 🐒 The risks of keeping exotic pets, like monkeys, are highlighted, with a joke about a pet monkey ripping off a woman's face.
  • 🦍 The strength of apes like orangutans is contrasted with human capabilities, questioning why humans can't access similar strength.

Podcast Dynamics and Take-Backs

  • 🗣️ The hosts reflect on their podcast dynamics, including compliments, take-backs, and the occasional controversial statement.
  • 🎤 The episode concludes with a discussion about whether they would podcast from Spain during the Running of the Bulls, with a clear reluctance from some to participate in the dangerous activity.
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Southern AccentsThe Righteous GemstonesImprov ComedySketch ComedyJay LeggettHollywood and HighlandBlockbusterThe Last BlockbusterVideo StoresNostalgiaOld SoulYoung SoulNeo-SoulRunning of the BullsExotic PetsOrangutans
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