Bonus Bang: Paul Rust, Gillian Jacobs, Paul F. Tompkins Return (Old No-No's)
Dec 5, 2024
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Paul Rust, an actor and writer from the Netflix series 'Love,' and Gillian Jacobs, known for her roles in 'Love' and 'Community,' join for a humorous dive into comedy and life. They discuss auditioning methods, the absurdity of fire hydrants in their 'new no-nos,' and delightful moments from their show. Laugh along as they revisit kids' entertainer Big Chunky Bubbles, explore meat sculpting, and play a quirky dating game, revealing their comedic chemistry and love for playful banter.
Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust reflect on their chemistry from the Netflix series 'Love', enhancing the episode's playful banter.
Paul F. Tompkins introduces the 'New No-No's' segment, humorously critiquing societal quirks while inviting listeners to rethink everyday absurdities.
The playful dating game segment with Gillian Jacobs and quirky bachelors showcases comical interactions, highlighting the show's signature offbeat humor.
Deep dives
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Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs Reunite
Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs are back together on the show, reflecting on their collaboration in the Netflix series 'Love'. Their chemistry not only shines through in the series but enhances the banter during the episode, highlighting their comedic timing and friendship. They tease each other while also promoting the upcoming release of the second season, pointing out the exciting developments in their characters' relationship. Their playful interactions set the stage for a fun and insightful discussion about the show's themes of love and relationships.
New No-No's Segment with Paul F. Tompkins
The episode features Paul F. Tompkins presenting the 'New No-No's' segment, where he humorously addresses various societal quirks that irritate him. He introduces new comedic rules and observations, such as the absurdity of quicksand and whimsical thoughts on brick shapes. This segment showcases his signature wit and sets the tone for a lighthearted discussion about trivial yet relatable issues. Furthermore, it invites listeners to engage in the hilarity of rethinking everyday things we often overlook.
Big Chunky Bubbles: A Unique Entertainer
The character Big Chunky Bubbles adds a quirky twist to the episode as a children's entertainer who makes bubbles out of soup. This unusual profession highlights the whimsical nature of the show, allowing for comedic explorations of the implications of performing such stunts for kids. The absurdity of creating large bubbles from steaming soups and the potential mishaps that could ensue creates a rich ground for humor. Big Chunky Bubbles' antics provide an entertaining juxtaposition to the more serious themes discussed earlier in the podcast.
Humorous Dating Game Segment
In a humorous twist, the episode features a dating game segment with Gillian Jacobs where she interacts with the three bachelors, including Big Chunky Bubbles. The light-hearted banter brings a playful energy to the podcast, allowing guests to showcase their comedic skills in responding to quirky questions. Gillian’s responses illuminate her character, while the bachelors provide an assortment of comical answers that keep the audience engaged. This segment cleverly merges the fantasy of dating shows with the offbeat humor characteristic of the podcast.
This is episode 5 of our "Old No-Nos" series, originally episode #474 titled "Liquid Meal Spheres." "Love"-ers Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust join Scott to talk about grilling auditionees for their show and why fire hydrants belong in the New No-Nos. Plus, children’s entertainer Big Chunky Bubbles returns to discuss his favorite chowders and the proper methods of meat sculpting. Finally, the gang plays the Comedy Bang Bang Dating Game to see which of the lucky men makes the perfect husband for Gillian.
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