Hollywood Handbook Will Hines, Our Possible Halftime Show Friend
Feb 20, 2024
The hosts audition Will Hines for the Super Bowl Halftime show, discussing the challenges and excitement. They explore the idea of having a comedian perform and the importance of authenticity. The conversation transitions to meal sponsorships, language learning, and balancing authenticity in performances. They also joke about rat experiments and the dynamics of crowd work in live performances.
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Late Night Recording Energy
- The hosts and Will joke about late‑night recording affecting circadian rhythms and the recording's immediacy.
- They frame the episode as rushed but authentic, celebrating the live immediacy of last‑minute recordings.
Stand‑Up As Halftime Reinvention
- The hosts and guest pivot conversation from music spectacle to sports-comedy crossover as a fresh creative space.
- They present the idea that a Super Bowl halftime could host a stand-up comedian and reshape expectations for televised spectacle.
Will's Small‑Room Opening
- Will Hines describes his low‑key, muted energy on stage and how he wins hostile small crowds with self‑deprecation.
- He says he opens with lines like "Greetings, colleagues and perhaps someday friends" to set a formal, charming tone.