Discovering Drama in a Motel

This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome actor Paul Walter Hauser! Paul talks about growing up in Grand Rapids and Saginaw, Michigan, in a close-knit family with a pastor dad, and shares memories of childhood road trips, family reunions in Wisconsin, and vacations to Florida. He reflects on his early love of movies and comedy, including reaching out to Saturday Night Live and receiving encouragement from Akiva Schaffer and Bill Hader. Paul also discusses his passion for professional wrestling, stepping into the ring as his heel persona, “The Mercenary Paul Hauser,” and his upcoming matches in London. Plus, he talks about his satirical Boy Talk Talk Show and Resident Evil. Watch this episode on the Family Trips YouTube or Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Watch more Family Trips episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqYOfxU_jQem4_NRJPM8_wLBrEEQ17B6 ------------------------- 00:00 Introduction with Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers 01:45 Halloween Debates 08:01 Meet Paul Walter Hauser 10:32 Growing Up in Saginaw, Michigan 23:12 Road Trips and Comedy Roots 37:46 Paul's Streaking Party Chaos 38:32 Wild Bits and SNL Hustle 41:12 Persistence Without Being Annoying 45:54 Whispering Pines Family Camp 56:52 Pro Wrestling Life and Farewell ------------------------- Support our sponsors: Cologuard If you're 45 or older and at average risk, talk to your healthcare provider about screening for colon cancer and ask if Cologuard Plus could be right for you. You can also request a Cologuard prescription online today at https://Cologuard.com Quince Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was Family Trips, It’s the best way to support the show. TinCan Go to https://tincan.com/TRIPS for $10 off. And when you use our link you’re supporting our show! iM8 Go to https://IM8HEALTH.com/trips RIGHT NOW and use code trips for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, plus ten percent off your order. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ------------------------- Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. ------------------------- About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen #familytrips #sethmeyers #joshmeyers

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