About this episodeThis episode features a comedic introduction followed by an in-depth interview with actor Kamal Nanjiani, who …AI summary
This episode features a comedic introduction followed by an in-depth interview with actor Kamal Nanjiani, who discusses his role in 'Chippendales' and the real-life events behind the Oscar-nominated film 'The Big Sick.' The conversation covers his transition from a medical family background to comedy, the cultural adjustments of moving from Pakistan to the US, and the personal health challenges faced by his wife, Emily V. Gordon.
Key takeaways 5
Kamal Nanjiani gained 25 pounds specifically to portray a Chippendales dancer who did not fit the traditional 'Adonis' mold, highlighting the physical demands of specific character roles.
The film 'The Big Sick' was inspired by Nanjiani's real-life experience when his girlfriend, Emily V. Gordon, went into a medically induced coma due to adult-onset Still's disease shortly after they began dating.
Nanjiani learned English primarily through consuming American media like Star Wars and Indiana Jones before formally studying it, noting that he initially found learning English redundant because he already knew the concepts.
Cultural differences between Pakistan and the US were significant, particularly regarding food; Nanjiani misses Pakistani Biryani, which requires slow cooking for 6-8 hours, and notes that rice is the hardest American food to give up.
The hosts discussed their own health experiences, with Sean Hayes sharing a humorous anecdote about telling a joke ('Don't touch my ass') right before his colonoscopy anesthesia.
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“I just ate pies and fries and I understand Fried Chicken... The hardest part is readjusting to having to eat healthy... losing the first like 10 was pretty easy just going back to normal.”
▶ 11:59Kamal Nanjiani explains his method for gaining 25 pounds for his role in Chippendales and the difficulty of reversing that weight gain.
“She went into a coma within when you first started dating... I was at a show and I couldn't get in touch with her... at 11 PM she called and she was like hey I'm in the hospital.”
Kamal Nanjiani recounts the terrifying moment his girlfriend Emily V. Gordon collapsed, which became the central plot of 'The Big Sick'.
“I thought it was all New York and L.A and then suddenly you know I'm with pigs and corn so it was just a just a desire to change scenery.”
▶ 23:10Nanjiani describes his surprise upon arriving at Grinnell College in Iowa, having only known America through movies.
“Don't touch my ass... I go 10 9 whatever you do don't touch my [ __ ] and then I was out.”
▶ 3:02Sean Hayes shares the last thing he said to medical staff before losing consciousness during his colonoscopy.
“My grandmother's Biryani was the best Biryani I'd ever had um and my mom's was like the second best it was like five percent worse but it was so close.”
▶ 20:13Nanjiani humorously critiques his mother's cooking compared to his late grandmother's, highlighting cultural food standards.
Chapters & Sections (38)▼
0:00Threesome Discussion and Podcast Introductionchapter5
0:00Threesome Discussion and Podcast Introduction
2:35Anesthesia Experience and Inebriated Jokes
3:59Medical Procedure with Camera Insertion
5:16Conversation about Upcoming Movie and Guest
6:45Brandon and Camille Discuss Murderville Experience
8:44Comedians Discuss Improv and Working Togetherchapter2
8:44Comedians Discuss Improv and Holiday Special
11:45Weight Gain for Medical Procedure Discussion
13:11Food Preferences and Life Transitionschapter2
13:11Food Preferences and Life Transitions
15:57FanDuel Sportsbook and Mental Health Discussion
17:52Zell Payment App and Cultural Differenceschapter2
17:52Zell Payment Service Ad and Interview
19:28Cultural Differences and Food Preferences
22:01Broadway Legend and Pole Dancing Experienceschapter3
22:01Broadway Legend and Pole Dancing Experience
23:55Bill Murray and Childhood English Learning Experience
25:18Judd Apatow and the Genesis of Get Out
27:01Comatose Girlfriend and a Bad Stand-up Setchapter3
27:01Comatose Girlfriend's Medical Emergency
29:00Hospital Intubation Scene in Movie
30:40Woman's Rare Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis
32:00Sean's Colonoscopy and Movie Piracy Discussionchapter2
32:00Comedy Actors Discuss Movie Production and Piracy
34:36Assembling Furniture Can Be Challenging Task
36:13Discussing Wedding and Relationship with Emilychapter4
36:13Couple's Wedding and Recovery Story
38:40Meeting Emily and Her Family
40:13Man Reflects on Father and Marriage
42:13Wedding Guest's Demands and Expectations
43:32Wedding Traditions and Financial Struggleschapter3
43:32Pakistani Wedding Traditions Compared to American
44:50Celebrity Interview on TV Show and Personal Life
46:38Discussion about Butthead episodes and Mike Judge
48:25Celebrating a Friend's Birthday and Camille's Comedychapter2
48:25Fans Discuss Camille's Comedy and Personality
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