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Will Sasso Co-Hosts The Fighter and The Kid: Episode 331

The Fighter and The KidJanuary 31, 20181h 31min689,572 views
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Will Sasso's Airport Gift

  • 🎁 Will Sasso presented Bryan with a trophy from the airport, humorously labeled "Holly legal best woman," sparking a discussion about gender and equality.
  • ⚠️ The conversation devolved into aggressive banter and threats involving the award, highlighting the show's chaotic and confrontational humor style.

Acting, Career, and Hollywood Perceptions

  • 🎭 Will Sasso discussed his acting career, mentioning roles in "Loudermilk" and "Kevin (Probably) Saves the World," and the challenges of the entertainment industry.
  • 🎬 The discussion touched on the subjective nature of acting and script evaluation, with a focus on how mood and perception influence decisions.
  • 🎤 Bryan Callen spoke about his upcoming comedy showcase and the difficulties of breaking into the industry.

The State of Media and News Consumption

  • 📰 The hosts debated the reliability and bias of modern news sources, criticizing cable news channels and the influence of social media algorithms.
  • 📱 They highlighted concerns about echo chambers and the profit motive driving sensationalized or clickbait journalism.
  • 🗣️ The conversation touched on the idea that anyone can be a "journalist" in the digital age, blurring lines between news, opinion, and gossip.

Entertainment and Performance

  • 🤼 The show delved into the nature of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts, with Will Sasso expressing his continued interest in wrestling as a form of entertainment.
  • 🎭 The discussion explored the theatricality of wrestling and the role of imagination in appreciating combat sports.
  • 🎤 The hosts also touched on the challenges of stand-up comedy and the evolving landscape of live entertainment.

Personal Reflections and Future Endeavors

  • 🤔 Will Sasso expressed a desire to move beyond just being funny and to write more thoughtfully about his views on the world.
  • 🎤 The future of "The Ten Minute Podcast" was discussed, with the hosts humorously describing its intentional descent into obscurity and a new phase involving a listener named Mark.
  • 🎬 Upcoming projects for Will Sasso, including "Burning Woman of the Grizzlies" and his appearance in "Super Troopers 2," were mentioned.
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