Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast Can A Bird Do A Foxtrot? (Martin Starr, Erin Keif, Jon Mackey)
Oct 20, 2025
Martin Starr, known for his roles in Freaks and Geeks and Silicon Valley, chats about his upcoming Hulu film and shares insights on his candy venture, Sweet Stash Jams. Seagull persona Louie Pantano returns to lament his lack of recognition and recounts his quirky audition stories. Dr. Reginald Barbary makes an appearance with his offbeat medieval medical advice, including outrageous diagnostic techniques. The blend of humor and absurdity keeps the conversation light and entertaining.
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Actor-Turned-Candy-Entrepreneur
- Martin Starr described launching Sweet Stash Jams, a gummy candy shaped like musical notes and sold online and regionally in the Midwest.
- He discussed quality choices like avoiding certain artificial ingredients and shipping via a co-packer in Chicago.
Gradual Haircut On Set
- Martin Starr talked about shooting Tulsa King in production blocks and gradually cutting his hair between blocks, so his character's hair shortens across episodes.
- He noted the wardrobe and look evolved organically while filming season three into season four.
Streamers Use Heavy Screener DRM
- Scott described the modern screener process with heavy DRM and watermarks that display viewers' emails during playback.
- Martin and Scott noted this creates friction but preserves studio security for early viewings.