About this episodeThis podcast episode features a candid, humorous, and slightly chaotic interview between host Rick Glassman an…AI summary
This podcast episode features a candid, humorous, and slightly chaotic interview between host Rick Glassman and guest Zoe Deutsch. The conversation covers Deutsch's role in the new David Wain comedy 'Gail Dory and the Celebrity Sex Pass,' her personal quirks including OCD and anxiety, and her dating life. The dialogue is characterized by playful banter, self-deprecating humor, and a deep dive into the dynamics of working with comedian David Wain.
Key takeaways 5
Zoe Deutsch reveals she was cast in 'Gail Dory and the Celebrity Sex Pass' without an audition after reading the script and reaching out to David Wain, who was simultaneously looking for her to lead the film.
Deutsch discusses her 'need to know' OCD, specifically taking photos of her stove and candles before leaving the house to ensure nothing is happening, which she describes as a common form of anxiety-driven catastrophizing.
The interview highlights the difference between sincerity and earnestness, with Deutsch noting she struggles with being earnest in real life but finds it easier to be genuine on camera when she trusts the director's tone.
Deutsch shares that she has never been in a relationship with someone who doesn't find farting funny, identifying this as her only conscious dating pattern.
The conversation touches on the 'little boy energy' Deutsch exhibits, which Glassman interprets as a playful, childlike trait that makes her relatable and funny.
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“I have need to know OCD. So, it's specific to like I when I leave the house, I take photos of my stove. I take photos of the candles even if I haven't put them on.”
▶ 1:11:17Zoe Deutsch explaining her specific OCD habits to Rick Glassman.
“I've never been in a relationship with somebody who doesn't find farting funny. That's not a real data point, but that is a thing.”
▶ 1:42:10Discussing her dating patterns and what she looks for in partners.
“I think it's very true that at the beginning of your career, you get the parts whatever your defense mechanism is when you're nervous.”
▶ 38:34Rick Glassman offering advice on how nervousness affects casting choices early in an acting career.
“If we stop if we stop looking at everybody's differences like the black people or the Jews or the white people or the Indian people or the Mexicans or the Armenians or whatever and instead start seeing it as like, oh, you're just a person and you happen to be Armenian.”
▶ 2:33:46Glassman reflecting on diversity and humanity during a tangent about cultural identity.
Chapters & Sections (88)▼
0:06Podcast Etiquette, Socks, and Tour Dateschapter2
2:38Sock Color Preferences and Wizard of Oz
3:56OCD Habits and UK Tour Dates
6:20Podcast Technical Issues and Unwanted Sexual Imageschapter5
7:49Discussion of Alvin's Physical Attributes
9:32Desensitization to Unsolicited Sexual Images
11:16Unwanted Sexual Images and Mail
12:44Navigating Sexual Banter and Pregnancy Humor
13:59Discussing 2018 Personal Incident
16:06Dating App Match and Casting Storychapter2
17:40Pitching Casting Segment Edits
19:01Auditioning for David's Movie
20:12Joining TYSO Cast and David Wayne's Humorchapter2
22:36Smoothie Ingredients and Singing Inability
23:51Air Doctor and Wig Discussion
25:04OCD habits and playful interview dynamicschapter2
27:35Playful energy and dog admiration
29:24OCD habits and playful interview dynamics
31:11OCD, Dog Shoes, and AI Monkeychapter1
34:08Hims Hair Loss Treatment Discussion
35:22Nervousness, Acting, and Career Presschapter
39:39Zoey Deutch on The White Lotus and David Waynechapter1
42:00Promoting David Wayne's Movie
44:08Acting Tone, Director Trust, and Personal Anecdoteschapter1
46:19Bathroom Habits and Height Humor
49:17Podcast Definition Debate and Earnestnesschapter2
50:31Podcast Definition and Location Discussion
51:51Sincerity vs Earnestness and Emotional Reactions
55:25Rock collecting, comedy, and acting originschapter2
56:59Authenticity vs. Social Battery in Comedy
58:31Comedy, empathy, and mental gymnastics
1:00:26Rock Paper Scissors and Coffee Spillchapter2
1:01:53Gifts, Bleeps, and Little Boy Energy
1:03:09Podcast Debate and Coffee Spill
1:04:55Accidental Dog Hit and Riddle Challengechapter1
1:07:45Riddle Challenge and Dental Anxiety
1:10:06Personal Quirks, OCD, and John Slatterychapter1
1:12:20Color Matching and John Slattery
1:14:35Podcast Friendship Dynamics and Nick Crollchapter3
1:16:03Podcast Outfit Changes and Humor
1:17:23Podcast Friendship Dynamics and Nick Croll
1:21:12Sexual Attraction and Partner Preferences
1:22:33Chris Pratt Attractiveness and Brad Pitt Comparisonchapter1
1:24:44Dating Preferences and Study Habits
1:26:43Comedy, Gail Dot Tree, and Minions Discussionchapter2
1:28:02Filming Experience and Personal Quirks
1:29:54Voicemails for Isabelle and Minions
1:31:34Discussing Movies and Co-Starschapter1
1:33:14Glenn Powell Friendship and Movie Connections
1:35:43Dating Philosophy and Relationship Preferenceschapter2
1:37:56Dating Intentions and Relationship Goals
1:40:50Dating Persistence and Humor Compatibility
1:43:21Mom's Support, Cooking Habits, and Podcastingchapter1
1:45:06Podcast Lateness and Dog Policy
1:46:57Real Estate, Food Preferences, and Dating Standardschapter1
1:48:47Pie Dislikes and Dating Humor
1:51:19Dating Preferences and Function Health Promotionchapter2
1:53:12Function Health Product Review and Ad Read
1:54:34Blood Test Experience and Personal Banter
1:56:37Biological Age and Health Monitoringchapter1
1:58:48Biological Age App and Hormone Health
2:00:20Adopting Alvin and Dog Rescue Storieschapter3
2:01:52Dog Car Anxiety and Rescue Debate
2:03:22East Valley Shelter and Alvin Rescue
2:05:40Managing Anxiety with Dog Alvin
2:08:06Idiom Meaning My Dogs Are Barkingchapter1
2:09:51Disneyland Friend's Smelly Feet Story
2:12:31Comedy, Running, and Standup Discussionchapter2
2:14:15Running Health and Standup Refusal
2:15:43Guessing Game with Peacock and Raccoon Hints
2:16:59Magic the Gathering and Acting Career Reflectionschapter2
2:18:55Romcom Casting and Self-Perception
2:20:43Acting Auditions and Professional Humiliation
2:22:27Magic Card Trading and Relationship Dynamicschapter1
2:24:08Coin Collecting and Disneyland Friendships
2:26:58Casting Dispute and Influenceschapter4
2:28:31Casting Process and Producer Selection
2:29:59Production Setup and Comedic Influences
2:32:01Wizard of Oz Theme in Celebrity Sex Pass
2:33:32Diversity and BIPOC Representation in Film
2:35:16Movie promotion and shoe ritualchapter2
2:36:32Shoe changing ritual and theater logistics
2:38:09Ken Marino praise and 25th anniversary tour
2:40:14Lin-Manuel Miranda Email and A24 Collaborationchapter2
2:42:42Behind the Scenes Editing and TikTok
2:43:59A24 Collaboration and Cultural Sensitivity
2:46:51TIFF Q&A and Movie Commercial Discussionchapter1