About this episodeRob Corddry and Jason Ellis discuss the intersection of masculinity, DIY culture, and parenting, ranging from …AI summary
Rob Corddry and Jason Ellis discuss the intersection of masculinity, DIY culture, and parenting, ranging from building a vehicle from scrap to getting tattoos. The conversation highlights the importance of fostering genuine interests in children rather than forcing activities, while also sharing humorous anecdotes about celebrity interactions and personal mishaps.
Key takeaways 5
Rob Corddry built a 10x12 sukkah for the holiday Sukkot, which gave him the confidence that he can build things and be capable, reinforcing a sense of manhood through creation.
Corddry advocates for letting children pursue their own interests (like skateboarding or nail art) rather than forcing them into sports they dislike, citing Andre Agassi as a negative example of forced athletic success.
Corddry believes that at 15, kids lack the maturity for tattoos, but by 17 or 18, it is their choice; he allowed his 16-year-old daughter to get small tattoos after a discussion about future regret.
The concept of 'manhood' is humorously deconstructed, with Corddry joking that paying taxes or fixing a flat tire are the only true markers of manhood, while also referencing absurd prison survival stories.
Corddry had a negative experience with tattoo removal, noting that it required nine visits over two years and resulted in a 'messy blur,' leading him to believe laser removal is often a scam or ineffective.
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“I can build stuff like a man. Like a man does. That's what I was told: if you can build stuff, if you're a man.”
Corddry reflecting on the confidence he gained from building a sukkah for the holiday Sukkot.
“My girlfriend got a flat tire and I drove out and fixed it and I drove away feeling like I had five dicks.”
▶ 12:14Corddry describing the ego boost he felt from fixing his girlfriend's car.
“I didn't read the book [About Andre Agassi], but I know enough to know that he didn't want to be a pro tennis player. His parents forced it on him. A lot of people have never wanted to do it; your parents just want you to be a rich successful athlete.”
▶ 38:28Corddry explaining why he doesn't force his kids into sports they don't enjoy.
“I feel like skateboarding and alcohol... I would have been worse. But if I can't drink all day, I gotta go skate.”
Corddry comparing his past lifestyle as a pro skateboarder to alcoholism.
“It's not because of anything that I'm lacking... it's because they have this certain quality that I just don't have. It's flavors.”
▶ 45:18Corddry explaining how he coped with not getting roles in movies like 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin'.
Chapters & Sections (61)▼
0:00Comedian Discusses Friendships and TV Showchapter4
0:00Discussion about being a commoner
2:04Jealousy and Car Show Conversation
3:27Racing Career and Family Commitment
5:15Jace's Experience with Hoonigan and Racing Cars
6:58Constructing a Vehicle from Scrap Materialschapter3
6:58Discussion of Basic Car Engine Mechanics
8:42Planning a Break-In or Heist
9:59Discussion on Basic Welding Techniques
12:20Man's Ego Boost from Fixing Girlfriend's Flat Tirechapter3
12:20Man's Confidence Boosted by Fixing Girlfriend's Flat Tire
14:20Liquid Death Water Product Review
15:45Discussion on DIY Skills and Confidence
18:00Manhood and Building a Sukkahchapter2
18:00Manhood and Building Skills Discussion
20:00Parental Discretion in Tattooing Children
22:05Discussion about DIY Tattoo Equipmentchapter5
22:05Discussion about DIY Tattoo Equipment
23:49Parent's Concern Over Teen's Tattoo Decision
25:12Parental Regret Over Teenage Tattoo Decisions
26:32Tattoo Regret and Coming of Age
28:28Sexual Assault and Trauma Discussion
31:59Health Benefits of Athletic Greens Supplementchapter3
31:59Athletic Greens Health Supplement Benefits
33:28Good Chop Online Butcher Shop Review
34:38Good Chop Offer Code and Personal Story
36:41Parental Pressure on Children's Sports Participationchapter2
36:41Parental Pressure on Children's Sports Participation
38:53Parental Pressure and Child's Happiness
41:12Struggles with Video Game Addiction and Substance Abusechapter2
41:12Addiction and Loneliness of a Pro Skater
42:42Prostitution and Actor Career Discussion
45:18Regret Over Missed Acting Opportunitieschapter5
45:18Regret Over Missed Acting Opportunities
47:52Self-Doubt and Motivation in Achieving Goals
49:32Actor's Experience with Method Acting
50:48Jared Leto's Acting Skills and Dallas Buyers Club
52:46Keanu Reeves' Unremarkable Indie Rock Band Past
54:42Interview with Uncooperative Musicianchapter5
54:42Interview with Uncooperative Musician
57:03Celebrity Sighting at Thanksgiving Dinner
58:55Personal Relationship and Health Concerns Discussed
1:00:09Discussing Celebrity Interactions and Personal Preferences
1:01:30Conversation about Friendship and Social Interactions
1:03:13Friend's Creepy and Racist Text Messageschapter3
1:03:13Creepy Text Messages from a Friend
1:04:49Celebrity Cocaine Offered at a Party
1:06:25Celebrity Cocaine Use and Normalcy
1:08:04Conversation about Politics and Presidential Candidateschapter2
1:08:04Conversation about Politics and Presidential Candidate
1:09:52Jimmy Carter's Presidential Legacy and Personality
1:12:31Embarrassing Bathroom Experiences and Fartingchapter3
1:12:31Embarrassing Underwear Experiences and Memories
1:13:50Embarrassing Farting Incident in a Relationship
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