Sam Elliott | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Chapters & Sections (143)

09:04 Family Background and Early Influences chapter 3
09:04 Parents’ Careers in Fish & Wildlife and Teaching
09:35 Marfa, Texas as a Cultural Hub for the Family
10:06 Mother’s Swimming and Diving Achievements
10:37 Mother’s Athletic and Professional Journey chapter 2
10:37 Narrator’s Admiration for Mother’s Determination
11:07 Father’s Death and the Night at the Bar
11:39 Father’s Death and Its Impact on the Narrator chapter 2
11:39 College Transition to Oregon and Athletic Aspirations
12:11 Interaction with Bill Bowerman and State Finals Experience
12:41 College Years, Athletics, and Early Acting Interest chapter 2
12:41 Early Acting Interest Sparked in Sacramento
13:13 Father’s Pragmatic View on Acting Career
13:44 Father’s Opposition to Acting and the Decision to Pursue It chapter 2
13:44 Narrator’s Decision to Pursue Acting After Father’s Death
15:18 Military Draft and National Guard Enrollment
15:48 Military Draft, National Guard Service, and Family Concerns chapter 1
15:48 Mother’s Emotional Response to Military Decision
17:23 Air National Guard Experience and Transition to California chapter 2
17:23 Air Guard Service Duration and Duties
17:54 Weekend Commitments and Support Unit Life
18:26 Early Acting Aspirations and Construction Work chapter 2
18:26 Transition to Acting in Los Angeles
19:28 Construction Work and Meeting Casting Personnel
20:31 Entry into the Film Industry via Casting Connections chapter 3
20:31 First Agent Introduction and Fox Contract
21:02 Navigating Universal Loans and TV Roles
22:05 Script Access Through Legal Department
22:36 Developing a Western Actor Identity and Early Roles chapter 2
22:36 Embracing Western Roles and Influences
24:10 Early Commercial Work and Skill Development
25:45 Early Career Highlights and Reputation chapter 2
25:45 Discussion of Lifeguard as Breakout Role
26:51 Reputation for Honesty and Opinionated Style
27:22 Road‑Trip Promotion Tour for Lifeguard chapter 2
27:22 Six‑Week Road Trip Promotion Strategy
28:24 Challenges of Press Kits and Interviews
28:55 Press Tour Fallout and Career Impact chapter 2
28:55 Negative Press and Bridge Burned with Paramount
29:26 Agent Advice and Personal Reflection on Career Choices
30:28 Personal Reflections on Family, Aging, and Culture chapter 3
30:28 Marriage, Children, and Aging Perspective
32:02 Parenting Style and Generational Differences
34:08 Cultural Shifts from Childhood to Present
34:42 Rapid Cultural Shifts and Personal Reflections chapter 2
34:42 Reflection on Accelerating Cultural Change
35:13 Civil Rights as a Sudden Shift
35:45 Military-Industrial Complex and War Divides chapter 3
35:45 Speed of Technological and Societal Change
36:17 Military-Industrial Complex Warning
36:47 Vietnam War Divide and Public Perception
37:18 Anti-War Sentiment and Soldier Perspectives chapter 3
37:18 Personal Encounters with Veterans
37:50 Anti-War Rhetoric and Soldier Support
38:21 Pro-Soldier, Anti-Military Stance
38:52 Personal Career Anecdotes and Relationships in Hollywood chapter 8
38:52 Early Hollywood Career and Role Inspiration
39:24 Collaborations with Actors and Directors
39:54 Marriage, Honeymoon, and Industry Meetings
40:25 Actor Relationship Dynamics
40:56 Personal Support for Partner’s Career Choices
41:27 Early Fan Experience with Sher
41:59 Behind-the-Scenes Observations in Film Production
42:29 Production Challenges and Crew Dynamics
43:01 Early Riding Experiences and Harley Memories chapter 2
43:01 First Harley Ride Experience
43:32 Discussion of Roadhouse Concept and Initial Impressions
44:04 Introduction to the Roadhouse Project chapter 2
44:04 Meeting with Joel Silver and Script Review
44:35 Director’s Vision and Production Atmosphere
45:08 Collaboration with Joel Silver and Production Insights chapter 1
45:08 Interaction with Suy and Training Partners
46:12 Building Relationships on Set and Training Partners chapter 2
46:12 Daily Workouts and Bonding with Co‑stars
46:43 Importance of Dialogue Authenticity
47:13 Actor’s Perspective on Dialogue and Character Development chapter 2
47:13 Collaboration with Bradley Cooper and Creative Chemistry
48:16 Bradley’s Vocal Coaching Experiment
49:19 Collaboration with Bradley Cooper and Creative Chemistry chapter 1
49:19 Reflection on Voice Matching and Performance Techniques
51:23 Reflections on the Film Experience chapter 4
51:23 Discussion about Assistant Work in Film
51:54 Performance Timing and Consistency
52:25 First Viewing Experience of the Movie
52:55 Screening in Toronto and Industry Feedback
53:57 Emotional Impact and Audience Reaction chapter 4
53:57 Emotional Reaction to the Film
54:27 Q&A Session and Audience Interaction
54:57 Final Scene with Stephanie and Bradley
55:30 Academy Award Nomination Discussion
56:03 Behind the Scenes and Production Insights chapter 1
56:03 Challenges During Production and Personal Struggles
1:00:13 Multicam Experience and Political Alignment chapter 2
1:00:13 Multicam Challenges and Audience Interaction
1:00:44 Navigating Show’s Political Leanings
1:01:15 Admiration for Industry Peers chapter 3
1:01:15 Supportive Colleague Dynamics
1:01:46 Admiration for Ashton Kutcher’s Work Ethic
1:02:16 Comparing Acting Levels and Personal Growth
1:03:18 Voiceover Work and Brand Partnerships chapter 3
1:03:18 Voiceover Opportunities with Major Brands
1:03:50 Early Voiceover Experience and Longevity
1:04:21 Relationships with Advertising Agency Families
1:04:52 Family Business Dynamics in Advertising chapter 3
1:04:52 Family Business Continuity in the Industry
1:05:22 Political Perception and Personal Stance
1:05:54 Navigating Political Themes in Work
1:06:24 Political Perception and Personal Identity chapter 1
1:06:24 Collaborative On-Set Dynamics with Directors
1:06:55 On-Set Experiences and Directorial Insights chapter 2
1:06:55 Personal Preparation and Performance on Set
1:07:26 Directorial Challenges and Memory Lapses
1:08:29 Reflections on Acting and Inspiration chapter 2
1:08:29 Acting Chemistry and Hero Encounters
1:08:59 Gratitude for Supportive Audience
1:09:31 Personal Connections and Future Plans chapter 2
1:09:31 Future Collaboration Ideas
1:10:01 Discussion of Drury Lane and English Culture
1:10:33 London Experience and Travel Confidence chapter 2
1:10:33 Navigating London After Years Away
1:11:04 Confidence in European Travel Skills
1:12:06 Family Milestones and Aging Perspectives chapter 2
1:12:06 Brother’s 50th Birthday and Family Reflections
1:14:16 Aging, Stereotypes, and Personal Experience
1:16:51 Stereotypes About HIV in the LGBTQ Community chapter 2
1:16:51 HIV Stereotype Discussion
1:17:23 Expectations vs Reality in LGBTQ Health
1:18:25 Phil Bowerman and Nike’s Early History chapter 2
1:18:25 Phil Bowerman’s Background and Coaching Philosophy
1:19:34 Nike Brand Innovations and Early Products
1:20:00 U.S. Export Profile: Arms vs Other Goods chapter 3
1:20:00 U.S. Export Statistics Overview
1:20:32 Arms Exports Not in Top Ten
1:21:03 Military‑Industrial Complex Origins
1:21:33 Military‑Industrial Complex and the Interstate Highway System chapter 1
1:21:33 Interstate Highway Design for Military Use
1:22:03 Walton Family Inheritance and Bentonville Public Works chapter 2
1:22:03 Walton Inheritance Conditions
1:23:06 Bentonville Public Works Projects
1:25:41 Gelato Flavor Discussion and Farewell chapter 3
1:25:41 Favorite Gelato Flavors Mentioned
1:26:13 Ordering and Sharing Gelato Experience
1:26:45 Closing Remarks and Goodbye

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