Holly Laurent

Holly Laurent, an actor known for her role as Day Labont, takes the reins to chat with Hemant Mehta, the Friendly Atheist. They dive into the emotional weight of identifying as an atheist, discussing the search for meaning beyond traditional faith. The conversation challenges listeners to confront doubts and embrace personal responsibility. They also explore how faith can drive compassionate actions, highlighting the disconnect between beliefs and real-world impacts, especially for marginalized communities.

Haley Joel Osment discusses his new movie, getting wet, and the Sheldon-verse. Plastic surgeon Mr. Body talks about his celebrity clients. Local high schooler Day LaBont touches on school issues. Playful banter about movie stars, film billing, and hidden meanings. Humorous discussions about unique plastic surgery procedures, quirky adventures under the influence of psilocybin mushrooms, and flirtatious banter between Hailey and Ruth.

Reggie Watts talks about his book 'Great Falls, MT' and hamsters. Cody and Codi discuss their love for Disney. Janet and Leanne talk about their hobbies. The hosts discuss a rival podcast and a stolen band leader. The speakers share their love for Disney parks and experiences on a Star Wars cruise. They talk about their transition from communism to capitalism and experiences at Universal Studios. The speakers discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood, maintaining friendships, and funny topics. They engage in a conversation about Winnie the Pooh, Elmer Fudd, Moana, hobbies, and Chick-fil-A's stance on dogs. They discuss their preferences for seasons, podcast projects, and give a humorous warning about a podcast to avoid.

Stand-up comedian Aparna Nancherla talks about her new book, imposter syndrome, and dark chocolate. Musician Kurt Slammer promotes his new Blues-Rock album. Actress Ruth Debevoise discusses her acting career.

The guys meet Umwelt, a Squid Kid, who experiences the world differently than they do.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampUsidore: Matt YoungChunt: Adal RifaiUmwelt: Holly LaurentMysterious Man: Tim SniffenDirector Ward: Shane WilsonProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Chris RathjenMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandYou can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and now Patreon!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.