SmartLess INTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate and Max Silvestri (w/ Sean Hayes)
Nov 6, 2025
In this lively conversation, Sean Hayes, beloved actor from Will & Grace, shares hilarious anecdotes and insights. The hosts dive into a meme controversy featuring Jenny and seek Sean's advice on how to respond. They also engage in funny discussions about quirky childhood phone experiences and even attempt various accents. Sean emphasizes the importance of honesty for long-lasting friendships in the industry. Listeners are treated to a playful exploration of etiquette and nostalgia, making for an entertaining and heartwarming discussion.
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Childhood Fear From A Mockumentary
- Gabe Liedman recounts watching Blair Witch as a child and thinking it was real, which terrified him.
- He reflects on how the film's improv-style acting reads differently as an adult.
Accents Fade When You Reinvent Yourself
- Max and Gabe discuss performing regional accents and how moving away can erase them.
- Gabe notes accents fade when you adopt new speech patterns for work or relocation.
White House Meme Misusing Her Character
- Jenny discovered a White House Instagram post using a Parks and Rec meme of her character to mock immigrants.
- She describes the shock and humiliation of her work being co-opted for a cruel political message.