About this episodeJay Chandrasekhar and Bobby Lee discuss the promotion of Super Troopers 3, sharing behind-the-scenes stories f…AI summary
Jay Chandrasekhar and Bobby Lee discuss the promotion of Super Troopers 3, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their careers including a disastrous audition with Guillermo del Toro and a wild encounter with Burt Reynolds. The conversation also covers early sketch comedy history, voice volume control, and humorous anecdotes about Gallagher's watermelon smashing routine.
Key takeaways 5
Jay Chandrasekhar self-sabotaged an audition for a Guillermo del Toro film by calling the director 'Fatty' and poking his belly, resulting in immediate ejection.
Burt Reynolds struggled with pain pills during the filming of Dukes of Hazard, requiring the cast to tape his lines to their chests and eventually filming a stunt montage DVD for him.
Gallagher's twin brother Ron Gallagher performed the same watermelon smashing routine without consent, which Jay found disrespectful despite Gallagher being a legend.
Jay Chandrasekhar's first professional acting job was in 2013 on Animal Practice, after a long gap from his earlier TV work in 2000.
The Super Troopers 3 cast includes Brian Cox, Chase Crawford, Hannah Simone, Lisa Gilroy, John Ratzenberger, Nat Faxon, and Andrew Dismukes.
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“In the midst of laughter, I go fatty. And I poked his belly. Oh my god. Yeah. And then he goes, 'Please leave.' And I left.”
▶ 0:00Jay Chandrasekhar describing how he ruined an audition with director Guillermo del Toro by making an inappropriate joke.
“He goes, 'I like you.' And he looks at the assistant director from Texas. He goes, 'I like you, too.' And then he looks at the 19-year-old. He goes, 'I don't know you.' Uh, and he looks at me, he goes, 'But I don't like you.'”
▶ 59:48Burt Reynolds telling Jay Chandrasekhar he didn't like him after injecting himself with pain medication on set.
“Her life is her own.”
▶ 39:21Bobby Lee stating he wouldn't care if his daughter went to see Hamilton alone, emphasizing independence.
“I think it's a natural thing to like you meet the person if you crash and burn, it's a natural thing to want a second crack at them, right?”
▶ 22:55Jay Chandrasekhar explaining why he sought out Patrick Swayze again after their initial awkward meeting.
Chapters & Sections (40)▼
0:00Korean Name Pronunciation and BBQ Recommendationschapter1
2:25Korean Accent and BBQ Spots
4:26Early Sketch Comedy History and Voice Volumechapter1
5:47Discussion on Voice Volume and Control
8:20Super Troopers 3 Promotions and Monkey Anecdoteschapter3
10:00Crystal's Pay and On-Set Behavior
11:39Super Troopers 3 Trailer Cast and Budget Discussion
13:11Promotional Tour and Podcast Discussion
14:55Helix Mattress Ad and Radio Studio Dare Storychapter1
17:02Radio Studio Dare and Career Timeline
20:38Gallagher Watermelon Smash and Patrick Swayze Encounterchapter2
21:53Overcoming Intimidation from Legends
23:17Awkward Patrick Swayze Meeting Story
26:03Super Troopers Sundance Party and Mustache Talkchapter3
27:35Super Troopers Movie Release and Voice Discussion
28:31Resentment and Mustache Shaving Discussion
29:52Golf Mustache Story and Super Troopers 3
32:31New Zealand Tour and Hobbiton Movie Set Discussionchapter2
34:14Hobbiton Tour and Hobbit Diet
35:44Hobbiton Movie Set Impressions
36:50Ultra Pouches and Auditioning Friendschapter5
38:53Rehearsing the 'Her Life Is Her Own' Line
39:49Audition Tape Review Process
41:06Auditioning Friends and Reading Tapes
42:40Auditioning Horror Director and Poking His Belly
43:45Audition Self-Sabotage and Physical Comedy
47:38Audition mishaps and on-set conflictschapter4
49:46Regret over Entourage directing audition
51:14Job security and on-set freezing
52:34Burt Reynolds on-set incident
54:37Burt Reynolds on-set behavior and memory issues
58:34Bert Reynolds Anecdote and Audition Anxietychapter2
1:00:24Burt Reynolds Filming Anecdote
1:01:29Audition Anxiety and Pronunciation Choices
1:03:00Imitating Accents and Regional Dating Habitschapter2
1:04:53Boston Accent Imitation Attempts
1:06:19West Coast Dating and Relationship Status
1:08:34Gallagher's Watermelon Smash and Standup Bitschapter2
1:10:39Gallagher's Watermelon Smash Challenges
1:12:33Sexy Peach Eating Contest and Standup Special
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