About this episodeThe Smartless podcast episode features host Will Ferrell celebrating his birthday and discussing his recent ey…AI summary
The Smartless podcast episode features host Will Ferrell celebrating his birthday and discussing his recent eye surgery and golf frustrations with co-hosts Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes. They are joined by guest Kaley Cuoco, who shares detailed stories about her career, including a severe horse riding accident that resulted in a compound fracture, her decision to leave competitive tennis for acting, and her experience on The Big Bang Theory. The conversation also covers her new show Based on a True Story, her recent pregnancy and birth, and her romantic relationship with Tom Pelphrey.
Key takeaways 6
Kaley Cuoco suffered a compound fracture in her tibia and fibula when a horse fell on her leg during a riding accident at age 22; she signed a waiver before surgery acknowledging the risk of amputation but recovered fully with pins still in place.
The Big Bang Theory was originally pitched as Jim Parsons' show but evolved into an ensemble piece; the cast believed they would do a 13th season until informed during the second table read of season 12.
Kaley Cuoco's new show Based on a True Story was written to include her pregnancy, allowing her to shoot while five months pregnant and wrapping four weeks before giving birth.
Sean Hayes had laser eye surgery for a detached retina and was advised not to read or dart his eyes, yet continued to work seven shows a week.
Jason Bateman admitted to being grumpy and having rage issues related to poor golf performance, which he manages by exercising in a sauna suit to sweat out the frustration.
Kaley Cuoco met her partner Tom Pelphrey through their shared manager who arranged for them to attend the Ozark premiere together.
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“I had a compound fracture. So, for those who don't know, it's the bone that comes out of your leg.”
▶ 14:17Kaley Cuoco describing the severity of her horse riding accident where her tibia and fibula broke.
“I was like, 'No, motherfucker.' And I went down. I came down into the gym and I worked out for an hour. Of course. I always wear the rubber suit.”
▶ 23:56Will Ferrell explaining how he dealt with eating cake for his birthday by immediately working out in a sauna suit.
“Chemistry is not a mystery if you're not working with a [__]. It's just normal, nice people.”
Kaley Cuoco explaining the chemistry between her and Chris Messina on Based on a True Story.
“My dad came to um Uhuh. Uh none of them. He didn't come to any of them. Yeah. He didn't come. No, he went to Kayle's shows.”
▶ 30:33Sean Hayes joking that Jason Bateman's father never attended Will Ferrell's shows but attended Kaley Cuoco's.
“I think I could direct. I think I would be a good director because I like to get in and get out. like there I don't waste a lot of time.”
▶ 48:52Kaley Cuoco discussing her potential interest in directing and contrasting her style with Chris Messina's.
Chapters & Sections (27)▼
0:06Birthday Celebrations and Eye Surgerychapter2
1:57Tony Awards Trivia and Eye Surgery
3:38Eye Surgery Recovery and Vasovagal Syncope
5:27Golf Frustrations and Dietary Habitschapter
9:41Kaley Cuoco's Horse Riding Accident and Compound Fracturechapter3
12:25Horse Falling on Leg During Accident
13:40Surgery Consent and Compound Fracture Details
14:56Compound Fracture Details and Recovery
17:00Childhood Scars, Ice Cream Gifts, and Tennis Careerchapter2
18:22Cake Indulgence and Skincare Routine
20:05Kaley Cuoco's Tennis Career and Retirement
21:33Kaley Cuoco's Rage and Romance Storychapter2
22:56Kaley Cuoco's Game Night Habits and Romance Origin
26:14Kaley Cuoco's New Baby and Support System
27:48Big Bang Theory Finale and Early Acting Careerchapter1
30:00Kaley Cuoco's Dad at Big Bang Theory
33:11Skipping School and Movie CPR Trickschapter1
35:11CPR Learning and Movie Tricks
37:38Big Bang Theory Pilot History and Famechapter2
39:10Chuck Lorre's Persistence and Kaley Cuoco's Fame
41:32Kaley Cuoco Discusses New Show
43:28Kaley Cuoco's New Peacock Show and Pregnancychapter1
45:32Filming During Pregnancy and On-Set Chemistry
48:14Acting, Directing, Golf, and Scrunchieschapter3
49:42Actors Watching Playback and Jerry Lewis
50:48Golf Psychology and Bowling Banter
52:43Scrunchie Fashion and Kaley Cuoco's Personality
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