About this episodeAndrew Santino and Ken Marino discuss their shared history in the comedy world, including their time at Arizon…AI summary
Andrew Santino and Ken Marino discuss their shared history in the comedy world, including their time at Arizona State University and collaborations on shows like 'Party Down' and 'Children's Hospital'. The conversation covers personal anecdotes ranging from Knicks fandom and family quirks to the challenges of aging and maintaining friendships as adults, highlighting the value of authentic connection and humor.
Key takeaways 5
Ken Marino's father was a cesspool cleaner and clam digger, a background Marino humorously contrasts with his comedy career, noting he was inspired to perform after making his mother laugh at age seven.
Marino and Santino discuss the difficulty of making new friends as adults due to family obligations, with Marino admitting he is a 'childless goon' which allows for more spontaneous social plans.
The duo reflects on the 'State' comedy group at Arizona State University, attributing their success not just to luck but to a deliberate positioning and the universe aligning talented individuals like David Wayne and Craig Wedren.
Marino shares that he has over 48,000 photos on his phone but rarely looks at them, preferring candid moments over posed professional photos which he finds uncomfortable.
Santino and Marino discuss the evolution of commercial acting, noting that booking a single major campaign used to allow actors to buy houses, a financial reality that no longer exists in the modern industry.
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“I think it's like it's weird it's weird that we all got together and that we're all like here doing our [__] 30 years later.”
▶ 1:08:51Ken Marino reflecting on the longevity and success of his comedy group from Arizona State University.
“I'm a childless goon. You know, my wife and I, it's just us. So, it is often I meet people and I go, 'Ah, he's got a [__] family's busy.'”
▶ 1:23:14Santino explaining why he finds it easier to make spontaneous plans compared to friends with children.
“Luck is a that's a lie. The lottery is luck because you have no influence on it whatsoever. This is just kind of a gift from the universe if it happens. You did a lot of stuff to get the thing to happen.”
▶ 1:09:25Marino recounting advice from a programmer friend about the difference between true luck and prepared opportunity.
“I don't like still photos of myself. I like when I'm moving around cuz then you get sort of... But as soon as you see a still photo, I'm like, 'Ah, [__] That's what I look like.'”
▶ 1:00:03Marino explaining his discomfort with professional photography and preference for candid movement.
“We need connection. We need to know that we're not alone. I think that's what I think it is.”
▶ 1:21:04Santino discussing why humans developed language beyond basic survival needs.
Chapters & Sections (47)▼
0:00Knicks fandom and TV show memorieschapter2
2:05Roommate history and show recommendations
3:28Sin City Saints TV Show and Vegas Sports
4:51Popcorn Bowls, Dirty Pete, and Lightbulbschapter2
6:29Dirty Pete and Ass Pennies Sketch
7:34Super Dave Osborne and Lightbulb Humor
10:12Cesspool Talk, Italy, and Comedy Originschapter3
12:01Childhood Comedy Origins and Self-Doubt
15:22Childhood Johnny Carson Obsession and Talk Show Anxiety
17:06Podcast Interview Preferences and Comfort Levels
18:32Party Down Cast Members and Cat Breedschapter1
21:25Party Down Cast Member Opinions
23:17Language Mishaps and Commercial Auditionschapter1
24:50Italian Greetings and Tech Gadgets
27:26Taco Bell Dog Voice and Royal Crackerschapter1
30:23Promoting Gail Dory and the Celebrity Sex Pass
31:38Rotten Tomatoes Ratings and US Citizenship Testchapter1
33:34US Citizenship Test Panic and Failure
35:17Sleeping Habits and Shoulder Warmerschapter
38:53Mouth Guards and Family Feud Memorieschapter2
40:36Family Feud Match Against Osmans
41:38Family Feud Night Regrets and Flav's Family
43:15Charity, Shoelaces, and Movie Directingchapter2
45:39Helix Sleep Mattress Sponsorship
47:06Discussing Movie Directing and Rotten Tomatoes
48:33Physical Therapy, Back Pain, and Craft Beerchapter2
49:46Knee Injury and Physical Therapy Views
51:19Dogfish Head Brewery and Public Restroom Stories
54:56OnlyFans, Feet Fetishes, and Photo Anxietychapter5
56:26Feet Fetish and Photo Anxiety
57:35Playful Photo Direction and Self-Consciousness
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