NATHAN FIELDER AND BENNY SAFDIE! A GIANT DOG! PHILLY BOY ROY!
Nov 29, 2023
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Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie discuss their hit series The Curse and prank calling The Best Show. Giant Dog performs live. Philly Boy Roy weighs in on Hall v. Oates. They also talk Thanksgiving experiences, Philly sports chants, and the creation of a local delicacy. A collaboration between Kurt Vile and John Oates is announced. They discuss tour experiences, starting a podcast, and a potential film project called Fogle's Nest. The speakers discuss meeting and friendship, the ending of a show, older musicians in Vegas, and the unsettling nature of a certain show. They recommend new music, admire Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, share a funny phone call mishap, and enjoy a live set from Giant Dog. They discuss giraffes, pigeons, and creating a theatrical metal album. They talk about going back to Europe, theater opportunities, David Cronenberg, and upcoming shows. They promote their upcoming show in Zebulon Los Angeles and Patreon bonuses.
Philly Boy Roy mediates a Hall & Oates lawsuit, shares compromising lyrics he wrote as a teenager.
Philly Boy Roy impersonates an army officer and a veteran, recounting uncomfortable encounters.
A Giant Dog's album 'The Bite' deviates from their usual process, resulting in a unique sound.
A Giant Dog expresses their desire to tour Europe in 2024 and their fondness for European cities.
Deep dives
Philly Boy Roy mediates a Potstown and North Wales beef
Philly Boy Roy, a seasoned regional beef mediator, recounts mediating a long-standing feud between Potstown and North Wales, involving the Hall & Oates lawsuit and restraining order. Roy shares the compromise he brokered and announces his involvement in the band Vile, Roy, and Oates. He also discusses his concern about his son Roy Jr. becoming a mediator, and he shares some questionable lyrics he wrote as a teenager.
Roy's stolen valor encounters
Roy shares his experiences with stolen valor, including impersonating an army officer on a flight and pretending to be a veteran in front of actual servicemen. He recounts the uncomfortable encounters and his attempts to use diversion tactics. Roy also mentions his involvement in the Hooters' Eric Bazilian bio-pic and makes a connection to a French filmmaker.
Unique Album Creation Process
The creation process of a Giant Dog album for 'The Bite' deviated from their usual approach. It was completely opposite to what they typically do.
Non-traditional Songwriting Approach
'The Bite' album was crafted in a way that was atypical for Giant Dog. The songs didn't follow their usual songwriting process.
Diverse Inspiration and Musicality
Drawing from various influences and a wide range of musicality, Giant Dog created a unique and exciting album with 'The Bite'.
Bandcamp is the best place to check stuff out
The band recommends checking out their music on Bandcamp, where you can find their albums and explore their sound.
The band hopes to tour Europe again
The band expressed their desire to tour Europe again in 2024, as it is one of their main goals. They mentioned their fondness for European cities and the connections they have made with fans there.
NATHAN FIELDER and BENNY SAFDIE join Tom to talk about their new hit series The Curse, the time the Safdie Brothers prank called The Best Show, and more! A GIANT DOG returns to perform a live studio set in celebration of their new album BITE! PHILLY BOY BOY weighs in on Hall v. Oates! Don't miss this jaw-dropping episode!
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