Benedict Cumberbatch | SmartLess
From SmartLess
Benedict Cumberbatch joins the hosts for a light-hearted and humorous conversation, discussing his experiences and recent activities while delving into topics such as living between homes and the challenges of maintaining personal belongings in different locations. The episode features playful banter among the hosts, setting a relaxed tone for the discussion.
Key Takeaways
- Multitasking humor beats multitasking practice; swim like you talk—one motion at a time.
- Hot dogs on a stick and stretch limos: nostalgia that fills both heart and arteries.
- Corn dogs need a revival; culinary elegance isn't mutually exclusive with deep-fried joy.
- Cold opens: talking before talking; sets the scene like tentpoles for suspenseful drama.
- Swimming lessons highlight: Arms don’t double as propellers; rotate or risk the helicopter stance.
Who is mentioned in this episode?
14 people come up, including Sophie Hunter, Timothy Carlton, Michael Bluth.
- Sophie Hunter (Person)
- Timothy Carlton (Person)
- Michael Bluth (Person)
- Steven Hawking (Person)
- Bob Bennett (Person)
- Max Porter (Person)
- Jane Campion (Person)
- Jane Hawking (Person)
- Peter Guillam (Person)
- Ted Hughes (Person)
- Thomas Alfredson (Person)
- Wanda Ventham (Person)
- Martin Freeman (Person)
- Michael Frayn (Person)
Mentioned in this episode
- The Thing with Feathers (Book)
- Rogue Male (Book)
- Star Trek (Book)
- Everest (Location)
- Darjeeling (Location)
- Sherlock (Book)
- Lambda (Company)
- The Power of the Dog (Book)
- The Hobbit (Book)
- French's (Company)
- Cherish Notes (Concept)
- Doctor Strange (Book)
- Empath (Concept)
- Grief Is the Thing with Feathers (Book)
- Heartbeat (Book)
- Hot Dog on a Stick (Company)
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Book)
- The Imitation Game (Book)
- The Greenwich Hotel (Company)
- Sonada (Location)