Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast Bonus Bang: Jake Johnson, Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan (I Love Lily)
Aug 7, 2025
Jake Johnson, actor and creator known for his roles in 'New Girl' and 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,' brings his humor to a lively conversation. He discusses his new film 'Self Reliance' and the quirky challenges of promoting movies. Nostalgia plays a big role as he reflects on media consumption changes since the pandemic. The episode also features Alimony Tony sharing hilarious tales of divorce, while Bridget Jones drops absurd diary entries. Expect witty banter, creative insights, and a playful exploration of love and life’s little absurdities!
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Japanese Reality Show Inspiration
- Jake Johnson shares inspiration from intense Japanese reality shows pushing limits with real consequences.
- He was intrigued by a comedian’s escalating struggles for survival on a show filmed with hidden cameras.
Shared Viewing as Cultural Moment
- Jake Johnson misses the time when everyone watched the same show and shared opinions.
- Today, popular shows get rapidly consumed and joked about, losing the unified cultural moment.
Value Small Problems for Help
- Listen to your actual size problems when seeking advice on life’s issues.
- Smaller, seemingly insignificant problems often are best suited to informal call-in help shows.
