Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Jimmy Kimmel
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Feb 19, 2018 
Join Jimmy Kimmel, the acclaimed late-night host and comedian, as he chats with Dax Shepard about the quirky origins of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* and his accidental clarinet skills. They dive into their vacation fears, sharing a hilariously chaotic tsunami scare. The duo also reflects on the art of gift-giving and exchanges playful banter about aging and public scrutiny. With laughs about feral cats and insights on managing the late-night landscape, this conversation is packed with wit and wisdom from two comedic friends.
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Tomato Obsession Changed His Sauce
- Jimmy became obsessed with tomatoes after reading a 550-page book and tasting canned tomatoes to pick the best for his marinara.
- He learned that commercial tomato selection values color and shelf life over taste, reshaping his cooking approach.
Tsunami Scare in Bora Bora
- Jimmy panicked in Bora Bora when he thought a tsunami might hit after an earthquake in Japan and obsessively refreshed alerts.
- The hotel evacuated guests by boat at night and they waited in darkness before learning the wave would be tiny.
Near-Death Swim With Feral Dogs
- Jimmy swam between islands in Bora Bora for over an hour and reached islands infested with feral dogs that chased him back into water.
- It took six hours to get back to the barge and he arrived exhausted with bleeding feet.
