Blank Check with Griffin & David The Hudsucker Proxy with Mike Mitchell & Nick Wiger
Aug 10, 2025
Join Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger, co-hosts of the Doughboys podcast and chain restaurant aficionados, as they hilariously dissect 'The Hudsucker Proxy.' They delve into the enduring charm of Paul Newman, contrasting the film’s quirky characters with classic Hollywood tropes. The duo riffs on memorable comedic moments and even dips into whimsical Star Wars lore with Yaddle. Expect playful banter about food, personal anecdotes, and reflections on the film’s cultural impact and humor—all while questioning the absurdities of corporate life and cinematic nostalgia.
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Casting To Evoke An Era
- The Coens cast many performers who could mimic classic-era acting cadences.
- Even small players were selected to evoke a time-capsule screen style.
Immediate, Lifelong Obsession
- Griffin describes immediate love at first sight for Hudsucker and texted his dad about it.
- He calls it a comfort-food film he watches repeatedly.
Their First Blank‑Check Gamble
- Hudsucker stands as the Coens' first true 'blank check' studio experiment.
- They used that chance to attempt a broad, large-scale commercial comedy.