Legendary actor Nathan Lane joins the podcast and talks about managing personal relationships, dealing with fame, and the story behind 'Dix the Musical'. They also discuss living in different neighborhoods, challenges of Broadway, and the length of movies.
Nathan Lane discusses managing personal relationships with a demanding schedule and gives tips on dealing with fame.
Chris and Nathan talk about Jeremy Piven getting mercury poisoning and people shitting on Chris' doorstep in New York.
Nathan Lane and Chris discuss their thoughts on movie lengths, with Nathan suggesting that movies should not be three hours long.
Deep dives
Monarch Legacy of Monsters: An Apple Original Series
Monarch Legacy of Monsters is an Apple Original Series that is set to stream on November 17th. It features a thrilling and suspenseful storyline, promising to reveal many secrets. The series is highly anticipated and has generated a lot of buzz.
Dix the Musical: A Hilarious and Absurdist R-rated Queer Musical
Dix the Musical is a satirical and absurdist R-rated queer musical that draws inspiration from the classic film, The Parent Trap. The movie stars Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson, who portray two macho corporate businessmen and identical twins. The plot revolves around their efforts to reunite their parents, one of whom is played by Megan Mullally. The film is filled with raunchy humor, absurd scenarios, and catchy musical numbers, making it a truly unique and entertaining experience.
Sewer Boys: An Eccentric and Hilarious Addition
One of the standout elements in Dix the Musical is the inclusion of two creatures called Sewer Boys. These little gremlin-like creatures are kept in a cage and fed with deli meat by one of the characters. The Sewer Boys add an extra layer of humor and absurdity to the story, becoming an integral part of the plot. Their names, Backpack and Whisper, elicit laughter and contribute to the overall comedic atmosphere of the film.
Handling fan interactions
The podcast episode discusses the speaker's experience with fan interactions, particularly the stop and chats, meet and greets, and photo requests that take a toll on them. They provide tips on how to handle such situations diplomatically and set boundaries to protect themselves.
Eating before and after a show
In this episode, they touch upon the topic of eating before and after a show. The speakers highlight the importance of not eating too much before a performance to avoid discomfort and emphasize the need for light meals. They mention sushi as a popular choice among actors, noting that it's essential to be mindful of food choices to maintain energy levels and avoid overindulging after the show.
Nathan Lane is a legendary actor, appearing in countless films and television shows like The Birdcage, Sex And The City, and A24's Dicks: The Musical, which is in theaters now. We recap our live show in LA and a night out at The Chateau and speak with Nathan about Chris saying "wuddup," being the mayor of the Upper West Side, managing personal relationships with a demanding schedule, he gives some tips on dealing with fame, Jeremy Piven getting mercury poisoning, people shitting on Chris' doorstep in New York, the story of Dicks is interesting, the Sewer Boys, and Chris doesn't think movies should be three hours long, and Nathan might not disagree.
