Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Seth Rogen
Aug 13, 2018
Seth Rogen, the versatile Canadian actor and comedian, shares his fascinating journey, from karate boosting his childhood confidence to starting stand-up at just 13. He dives into his creative process behind hits like Pineapple Express and the impact of the Sony hack on his career. Rogen discusses the joys of collaborating with his wife on projects and his decision to not have kids. With anecdotes about morning shows and psychedelic experiences, he balances humor with insights on his finances and philanthropy work for Alzheimer's advocacy.
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Martial Arts Built Early Confidence
- Seth Rogen credited karate and rugby with giving him unexpected confidence as a teen.
- He trained with rough adult students and once got disqualified for punching a guy in the throat at a tournament.
Bar Mitzvah Class Sparked Comedy Duo
- Seth and his friends met in bar mitzvah class and started doing stand-up around age 13.
- The bar mitzvah year became a party circuit where they drank, smoked weed, and hooked up for the first time.
Preparation Makes Early Success Feel Real
- Early success felt earned because Seth had years of stand-up and writing behind him.
- That prep made transitioning to TV and movies feel like a natural progression rather than pure luck.