Josh Brolin, renowned for his roles in classics like No Country for Old Men and the Marvel Universe, opens up about his recent parenting meltdown. He candidly shares how reading parenting literature helped soothe his frustrations. The conversation delves into the complexities of accepting one’s own struggles as a parent, the joys and burdens of balancing family and career, and the lasting impact of childhood experiences on parenting styles. Brolin also reflects on his journey towards sobriety and its transformative power in embracing life's challenges.
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Parenting Freak Out
Josh Brolin had a parenting freak out before the interview and read The Daily Dad to calm down.
He and Ryan Holiday discussed the challenges of being present parents while balancing their busy lives.
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Deathbed Chuckle
Brolin's life goal is to chuckle on his deathbed, reflecting on a life of fun and integrity.
He wants to be present and malleable in life's circus.
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Wounded Boy
Ryan Holiday mentions a quote from Elon Musk's first wife about a wounded boy inside him.
He relates this to Brolin's book, suggesting a similar scared child within him.
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In this memoir, Josh Brolin recounts his unconventional childhood on a ranch in Paso Robles, California, surrounded by wild animals gathered by his fearless and explosive mother, Jane Agee Brolin. Her tragic early death haunts the book, and her personality is felt throughout. Brolin also shares his career in the film industry, from his breakout role in *The Goonies* to the set of *No Country for Old Men*, along with professional and personal ups and downs. With unflinching honesty and humor, he discusses relationships, addiction, love, and fatherhood, grappling with the mysteries of life and death in a surprising and riveting way.
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Josh Brolin sits down with Ryan, fresh off a full-blown parenting meltdown. As he puts it, “I just had to read The Daily Dad to calm the f**k down.” In today's episode, Josh and Ryan dive into the raw realities of fatherhood, the influence of his own parents, and the timeless lessons that continue to shape him as a dad.
Josh Brolin's breakout role was in The Goonies (1985), and after a hiatus from Hollywood, he made a powerful comeback in No Country for Old Men (2007). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dan White in the biopic Milk (2008). Brolin is also known for playing Thanos in the Avengers series, Cable in the Deadpool films, and Gurney Halleck in the Dune franchise.
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