Laura Dern | SmartLess
From SmartLess
The content features a playful and candid conversation among hosts about personal experiences with parenting, friendships, and the dynamics of their relationships. They share humorous anecdotes while reflecting on the joys and challenges of family life, including parenting memories and discussions about the possibility of adopting children.
Key Takeaways
- When your podcast lacks co-hosts, it risks becoming Smart Less: all gaps, no giggles.
- Navigating parenting is like assembling strollers: infuriating but essential for smooth rides.
- Adopting after 50? Shawn sees caloric pitfalls; hiring nannies isn't everyone’s band-aid.
- "I'd rather regret not having kids than regret having them"—a paradoxical hallmark card!
- Banquet speech tip: Improvise humor at Will Arnett; attendees might survive the bore-fest.
Who is mentioned in this episode?
13 people come up, including Scotty Scott Icenogle, Payton Manning, David Cross.
- Scotty Scott Icenogle (Person)
- Payton Manning (Person)
- David Cross (Person)
- Diane Ladd (Person)
- Nicholas Cage (Person)
- John Wayne (Person)
- Sean Winston (Person)
- Treat Williams (Person)
- Joyce Carol Oates (Person)
- Dennis Muren (Person)
- Hal Ashby (Person)
- Justin Bateman (Person)
- Kyle MacLachlan (Person)
Mentioned in this episode
- Nepo baby (Concept)
- Is This Thing On? (Book)
- Battle of the Network Stars (Book)
- Tubi (Company)
- Blue Velvet (Book)
- Ozark (Company)
- Smooth Talk (Book)
- Jay Kelly (Book)
- DUMBO (Location)
- Rambling Rose (Book)
- Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (Book)
- Bozeman, Montana (Location)
- The Andy Griffith Show (Book)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Book)
- Eraserhead (Book)
- The Elephant Man (Book)
- Palm Royale (Book)
- Glen Ellyn, Illinois (Location)
- Du-par's (Company)
- Industrial Light & Magic (Company)