Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma ENCORE: Ruddiculous Holiday Party
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Dec 25, 2024 
Join Paul Rudd, the beloved actor known for his roles in Clueless and Ant-Man, as he shares laughs and fears with Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma. They dive into childhood phobias, touching on hilariously awkward moments with clowns and bugs. Rudd recounts quirky Hollywood experiences, like his time in facial casts and encounters with wild animal actors, leading to humorous tales of performance anxiety. The trio reflects on the absurdity of fears and how their unique childhood adventures shaped their perspectives—perfectly blending laughter and nostalgia for the holidays!
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Early Nightmares
- Paul Rudd's early nightmares involved a tall skeleton at his bedside.
- Another featured a carton of eggs with Frankenstein's face underneath.
Recurring Nightmare
- Paul Rudd had a recurring nightmare about being left at a grocery store.
- This stemmed from a real childhood experience of being forgotten at a park after a friend's birthday party.
Intense Fears
- Paul Rudd developed intense fears, starting with a creepy Charlie Brown painting.
- This escalated to emptying his room of everything except his bed to alleviate his anxiety.