Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

"Sponge" (w/ Hannah Einbinder)

Jun 19, 2024

Guest Hannah Einbinder chats about her role in 'Hacks', generational comedy divide, balancing acting and stand-up. Topics include competitive cheerleading, emotional last back tuck, Chappell Roan's rise, packing shoes, Bennifer, and painful toe stubs.

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Hannah Einbinder

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Quick takeaways

Transitioning from competitive cheerleading to comedy provided a new sense of purpose and career pursuit.

Influential movies like 'Bring It On' shaped perspectives on identity and career paths.

Struggling with identity after leaving competitive cheerleading led to personal growth and acceptance.

Emotional connection through music, like Kacey Musgraves, plays a crucial role in personal growth and expression.

Deep dives

Shift in Identity and Pursuit of Comedy

Leaving the intense world of competitive cheerleading led to an identity crisis, especially transitioning from high school to college. Discovering comedy in college through improv and stand-up provided a new outlet and sense of purpose. Opening for a comedian and pursuing stand-up marked a significant shift in identity and career pursuit.

Intro

3min

Reflecting on a Trip and Podcast Recording Process

2min

The Power of Filler Words

3min

Discussion about the Joyful and Talented Guest with Upcoming Projects

2min

Navigating Success and Struggles in Comedy and Acting

22min

Exploring Classic Rock Bands and Travel Destinations

6min

Exploration of Slang Words and Reflections on Cheerleading Experience

13min

Journey Through Comedy and Live Performance

15min

Embracing Wisdom and Creative Evolution

8min

10.

Embracing Imperfections and Creative Growth

6min

11.

Navigating Age, Wisdom, and Sponsor Ads

6min

12.

Empathy for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

18min

13.

Musical Emotions and Sponsorships

4min

Y'all are about to be sponge. Finally, Hannah Einbinder is on Las Cultch! Hannah and our hosts fight through tears to chat about her new MAX special Everything Must Go, acting across from The Legend (JS) on Hacks and being shocked it's happening, the current generational divide on the state of comedy and the happy challenge of balancing acting and stand up. Also, Bring It On as formative culture, Hannah's storied history as a competitive cheerleader and the emotional moment when she knew she had done her last ever back tuck. All this, Chappell Roan's wild ascendance, how every wig is a stepping stone, the sad state of Bennifer, the impossible task of packing shoes in luggage and how badly it hurts when you stub your toe. Watch Everything Must Go and Hacks now! FYC: Hannah Einbinder as iconic and exemplary LC guest. That's crockt.

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"Sponge" (w/ Hannah Einbinder)

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