Comedy legend Larry David talks about dinner parties, romance novels, The Golden Rule, and Halloween. Also, Johnny Knoxville and Elna Baker discuss their new podcast celebrating unsung heroes. A fun-filled and entertaining conversation on SmartLess.
Larry David dislikes holidays and traditional celebrations, finding them bothersome and stressful.
Larry David regretted the repetitive nature of performing in a Broadway play and prefers more relaxed leisure activities.
Travis Pastrana's decision-making process behind attempting the double backflip demonstrates the balance between risk, financial gain, and personal achievement.
Deep dives
Stand-up Comedy and Jerry Seinfeld Collaboration
Larry David started as a stand-up comedian and met Jerry Seinfeld in New York. They would write together, discuss premises, and develop material for their stand-up acts. When NBC approached Jerry about a show, he invited Larry to collaborate, leading to the creation of 'Seinfeld.'
Larry David's Dislike for Holidays
Larry David expresses a strong aversion to holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. He finds them bothersome, detests traditions like dressing up for Halloween, and dislikes the stress of unpredictable guest situations at holiday events.
Stage Experience in 'Fish in the Dark'
Larry David shared his experience during the play 'Fish in the Dark' on Broadway in 2015. He mentioned that while the show had 144 performances over four and a half months, he found the repetition and lack of creativity after initial performances boring and regretted the decision to take on the role.
Larry David's Post-Show Activities
After 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and stand-up comedy, Larry David enjoys activities like reading, watching TV, and playing golf in his leisure time. He didn't mention any specific hobbies, indicating a preference for these more relaxed pastimes.
The Thrilling Story Behind Travis Pastrana's Double Backflip
Travis Pastrana reveals the intense decision-making process behind attempting the double backflip, a trick he had been working on for years. Despite the risks, he was torn between financial gain and personal achievement. A critical last-minute decision led to him playing rock-paper-scissors with a friend, ultimately committing to the stunt. The moment was heightened by the support and energy of the crowd, creating a vivid, slow-motion experience as he successfully executed the historic double backflip.
Exploring Stories of Bravery and Determination on 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly'
In 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly', Johnny Knoxville and Elna Baker delve into the lives of individuals who display remarkable courage and determination. The podcast showcases people achieving extraordinary feats while defying conventional norms and personal safety. By examining the backgrounds and motivations of these individuals, the show highlights the complex interplay between fearlessness, adversity, and the pursuit of unconventional goals.
We go in the weeds with Larry David on critical items: dinner parties, romance novels, The Golden Rule, Halloween… and we unsuccessfully debut our new Speed Round format. “He’d rather be doing nothing than talking to us,” on an all-new SmartLess. We love you.
Also, our friends Johnny Knoxville and Elna Baker stop by to talk about their new SmartLess Media podcast, "Pretty Sure I Can Fly," celebrating unsung heroes who achieve incredible feats by “having more balls than a bowling alley.” Listen to Pretty Sure I Can Fly: Wondery.fm/PSICF
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