Jason Mantzoukas, from 'How Did This Get Made?' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', shares hilarious food anecdotes, debates soda preferences, talks about cocktails, allergic reactions, and dining delights. The conversation includes group roles in heists, favorite movies, and craving sweets. They also discuss dream meals, chocolate bars, and promotion for upcoming episodes.
Nostalgic dishes evoke memories of home and family for Jason Mantzoukas.
'30 Rock' stands out as Jesse's favorite comedy show for its humor and rewatchability.
Jesse is awestruck by the unique format and categories on 'Celebrity Mastermind.'
Jesse reflects on his 'Taskmaster' audition, learning from the challenges faced.
Deep dives
Main Subject: Memories of Comfort
Jesse shares his nostalgic food preferences, focusing on dishes from his childhood that evoke feelings of comfort and familiarity. These dishes, like his grandmother's lemon potatoes and his mother's Greek stuffing, represent more than just food but also memories of home and family.
Favorite Comedy Show: 30 Rock
Jesse reveals his favorite comedy show, '30 Rock,' highlighting its humor and joke density. This show stands out to him for its comedic brilliance and rewatchability, making it a top choice for entertainment.
Celebrity Mastermind Experience
Jesse recounts his experience watching 'Celebrity Mastermind,' expressing surprise at its format and the specialized categories chosen by participants. From 'Star Wars' to potatoes, the show's unique structure leaves him entertained and awestruck.
Taskmaster Audition and Lessons
Jesse shares his audition experience for 'Taskmaster,' reflecting on the challenges and learnings from the process. While he didn't land the role, the audition provided insights into developing resilience and handling comedic pressure.
Food Choices at Dinner
Jesse discusses his preferred dishes for a meal, including lemon potatoes and Greek stuffing from his family's culinary traditions. These choices reflect his desire for nostalgic flavors and the comfort of familiar tastes during dining experiences.
Dream Meal Selection and Preferences
The speaker discusses his dream meal selection, including lemonade and still water on arrival, a pop-noms barley bread with shadow sourdough, a Greek salad as a main, followed by a shrimp cocktail, a cundy as a second main, and The Coogans for starters. The main course features a steak cooked medium rare, accompanied by mother's Greek stuffing. For sides, he prefers grandma's lemon potatoes and grilled broccoli. To drink, he opts for a white wine, followed by a rose. Dessert includes vegan ice cream or sorbet, particularly enjoying vanilla and chocolate flavors. The meal concludes with a cup of coffee to walk home.
Comical Anecdotes and Personal Experiences
The episode delves into comical anecdotes and personal experiences, including mishaps while urinating in bushes, owning a Japanese bidet toilet seat, celebrity restaurant encounters, and comedic interactions with the audience. Stories range from dining mishaps like not making it home in time, sneaking off to urinate, and the guest's quirky eating habits and preferences, adding humor and light-hearted moments throughout the podcast.
‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Jason Mantzoukas finishes up series 11. And half of his meal is lurking in the shadows…
