This is Important Podcast: Fruit, Meth, and Concord's Taco Trail
This Is ImportantFebruary 2, 20231h 10min65,242 views
28 connections·40 entities in this video→Shooting Nights and Method Acting
- 🎬 Adam Devine discusses the challenges of shooting nights for 'The Righteous Gemstones,' describing the disorienting schedule of sleeping when the sun rises and waking at sunset.
- 🎭 He humorously recounts an experience similar to Daniel Day-Lewis's method acting while in zombie makeup for 'Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse,' feeling completely immersed in the role.
- 💡 The podcast touches on the unique on-set phenomenon of losing track of time due to artificial lighting, making it feel like a Vegas casino or a perpetual night.
On-Set Inventions and Intrusions
- 🛠️ The hosts discuss the invention of the 'bullet,' a small weighted device used to snake microphone wires down pants, highlighting practical solutions developed in the film industry.
- 😳 A particularly uncomfortable story is shared about a sound guy who allegedly brushed against a cast member's genitalia multiple times during mic setup, leading to a discussion about consent and workplace boundaries.
- 💡 The idea of 'accidentally on purpose' actions on set is explored, questioning whether certain intrusive behaviors are intentional or unintentional.
Concord, California: Tacos and Tourism
- 🌮 The podcast highlights a 'Concord Taco Trail' initiative, where the hosts sampled numerous local taco spots, praising their quality and variety, especially 'buche' tacos.
- 📍 A new Concord Visitor Center is promoted, encouraging tourism and showcasing the city's attractions, including its culinary scene.
- 🌟 Natalie Coughlin, an Olympic swimmer, is mentioned as a notable figure from Concord, adding to the city's recognized talent.
Drug Use and Addiction Discussions
- ⚠️ The conversation delves into methamphetamine use, with hosts sharing anecdotes about its prevalence in their hometowns and the devastating effects of addiction.
- 💊 Discussions range from the physical deterioration caused by meth to the perceived 'advantages' of other drugs like cocaine, based on chronological mugshots.
- 💉 The dangers of heroin are acknowledged, with personal stories of loss influencing the hosts' avoidance of the drug.
- 🗣️ The episode touches on the idea of trying drugs but emphasizes the importance of knowing when to 'handle your [ __ ]' and get out of the hole before it's too late.
Fruit, Berries, and Edible Skins
- 🍓 The hosts explore the definition of fruits and berries, questioning common knowledge and learning that kiwis and strawberries are indeed berries.
- 🥝 Kyle Newacheck shares his practice of eating kiwi skin, citing its fiber content and utilitarian benefits for avoiding knives and extra work.
- 🍉 Adam Devine defends eating watermelon rind, appreciating its crunchiness and the satisfaction of consuming the entire fruit.
- 🍇 The conversation shifts to mulberries and boysenberries, with a humorous anecdote about accidentally poisoning neighborhood children with homemade berry drinks.
Cardinal Lore and Animal Encounters
- 🐦 The hosts discuss the lore surrounding cardinals visiting as signs from deceased loved ones, prompting a debate about their nuisance and potential harm.
- 🕊️ Adam Devine recounts a story about his grandmother's reaction to a cardinal flying into a window, escalating from concern to violent action against the bird.
- 🔫 The idea of using BB guns for pest control is mentioned, with a humorous suggestion to give them to children as 'telescopes.'
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