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Hollywood Handbook

Gillian Jacobs, Our Close Friend

Jun 20, 2023
Gillian Jacobs, an actress and filmmaker, joins the hosts to make a documentary. They discuss their first meeting, behind-the-scenes of podcasting, trash landings, filming with multiple cameras, and finding a lost kayak.
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Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

  • The challenges of booking guests for a podcast can lead to tension and frustration among the hosts.
  • Gillian Jacobs shares her passion for documentary filmmaking and her experiences in conducting interviews and honing her skills in the craft.

Deep dives

The Smartless guys have an epic fallout over a bad guest

In the documentary series, the Smartless guys have a heated argument after booking a mediocre guest, causing tension and frustration. Their differing opinions and desire for top-tier guests leads to a dramatic confrontation, highlighting the challenges of booking guests for a successful podcast.

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