Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Rerelease: Adam Scott Returns
Dec 29, 2025
Adam Scott, celebrated for his roles in 'Parks and Recreation' and 'Severance,' shares his journey through grief and storytelling. He reflects on the nostalgic impact of 80s films like 'E.T.' and 'The Goonies,' linking them to his childhood. Adam humorously recounts mishaps on set and his intriguing experiences during pandemic filming. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and journaling as tools for processing emotions, while also exploring the absurdity of modern marketing and the creative struggles in television production.
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Childhood 'Call Of The Void' Moment
- Adam recalls touching a lead figurine as a child and instantly fearing imminent death, an example of the 'call of the void'.
- Dax and Monica discuss how common that intrusive urge is when near risky situations.
Dinner Table Where Conversations Spark
- Dax describes the Jimmy Kimmel group dinner as a yearly highlight with a huge long table and changing guest list.
- He says seating next to Adam usually guarantees a great three-hour conversation.
Why Childhood Movies Landed So Deep
- Adam Scott explains strong nostalgia for 1982–1988 films because they offered pure, childhood-focused stories before life complicated things.
- Those movies featured scrappy kid protagonists and minimal parental presence, which made them especially resonant.