About this episodeMike Birbiglia and Allison Brie engage in a trivia battle covering topics including Sex and the City, British …AI summary
Mike Birbiglia and Allison Brie engage in a trivia battle covering topics including Sex and the City, British rom-coms, French history, and wrestling. The conversation reveals personal anecdotes about their pets, dating histories, and viewing habits, highlighting Brie's deep knowledge of pop culture and Birbiglia's expertise in general trivia.
Key takeaways 6
Allison Brie identifies most with Samantha Jones from Sex and the City due to her confidence and lack of judgment, though she notes the character hasn't aged well socially.
Brie admits to watching less than 25% of Sex and the City episodes originally but now re-watches it as a comfort show after breakups.
Birbiglia shares a humorous story about his dogs' sleeping habits, noting they are dirtier than cats due to outdoor activities and biological functions.
The couple's meeting story involves a mutual friend showing Dave Franco a text from Brie suggesting they hook up, leading to them spending the weekend together.
Brie considers Idris Elba the ideal romantic lead for a political rom-com, citing his charm and presence.
Birbiglia praises HBO's golden era (1990s-2000s) for defining his adolescence with shows like The Sopranos, The Wire, and Band of Brothers.
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“I do think dogs are dirtier than cats. Like they smell more. They go outside. Our cats don't go outside. A dog like swims in like a like a lake every day. Like he's like disgusting.”
▶ 6:07Birbiglia explains why he prefers sleeping with cats over dogs, citing hygiene issues related to dogs going outside.
“She's like one of those people who was living in New York and was like like this is what New York is. She could like be held at gunpoint and like fall backwards and fall into a pile of dog [ __ ] and she's like New York in the summer”
Brie describes her wife Erica's deep connection to New York City culture while discussing their shared viewing of Sex and the City.
“I'm playing like an indigent pervert. I love Neighbors.”
▶ 45:09Brie humorously contrasts her typical roles with her desire to play a romantic lead, referencing her role in Neighbors.
“If I had legs, I'd [ __ ] you. If if I had if I had legs, I'd suck you. Sequel.”
▶ 1:08:28Brie recalls a funny impression she does of Dave Franco from his previous podcast appearance, highlighting their playful dynamic.
“We're living in in [ __ ] hell. We're living in [ __ ] hell. But this is where I leave you. This is where I divert.”
▶ 1:11:18Brie expresses concern about AI companies buying rare books to destroy them, contrasting it with the value of Wikipedia as user-driven knowledge.
Chapters & Sections (48)▼
0:00Cats, Dogs, and Sleeping Habitschapter4
1:43Podcast Subject and Guest Attractiveness
3:06Cats Gender Identity and Sleeping Arrangements
4:10Sleeping with Pets and Dog Hygiene
6:21Cat Incest and Dog Mounting Stories
9:04Sex and the City Trivia and Ron Livingstonchapter1
10:49Sex and the City Magnet and Ron Livingston
12:57Sex and the City Viewing Habits and Character Analysischapter8
15:36Alison Brie Identifies With Samantha Jones
17:34Sex and the City Viewing Habits and Character Analysis
19:16Bobby Lee Spinoff and Jay Diaz Obsession
21:01Tony Danza Monologue and Sex and the City Trivia
22:30Sex and the City Character Impressions
24:10Sex and the City Alternate Character Scenarios
26:00HBO's Golden Age Television Showcase
27:00HBO's Impact on 90s Adolescence
28:34French Wine, Joan of Arc, and Wrestling Triviachapter2
30:19Joan of Arc and Wrestling Trivia
32:08Wrestling Movie Trivia and Ring Names
33:08Mickey Rourke Acting and Rom-Comschapter1
34:59Mickey Rourke Films and Rom-Com Scoring
37:00British Rom-Coms Discussionchapter1
38:30Love Actually and Bridget Jones Review
41:20Alison Brie on Rom-Coms and British Culturechapter1
42:42Alison Brie's Rom-Com Influences
45:27Sex and the City Scene and Rom Com Revivalchapter1
47:47Alison Brie's Funny Story of Meeting Dave Franco
49:30Alison Brie's Rom-Com Origin Story and Sandra Bulock Quizchapter2
51:36Sandra Bullock Rom-Com Trivia
53:52Bill Pullman and 28 Days Rom-Com Trivia
55:06Romantic Comedy Casting Preferences and Triviachapter1
57:35Annie Hall Scene and Spanish American War
59:10US History Trivia and Christopher Nolan Filmschapter1
1:01:27Christopher Nolan Film Box Office Trivia
1:03:04Odyssey Trivia and Russell Crowe Paparazzichapter3
1:05:17Gladiator Trivia and Russell Crowe Behavior
1:06:41Paparazzi Behavior and Podcast Trivia
1:08:06Podcast Preparation and Trivia Habits
1:10:29Wikipedia, Community Cast, and James Ellroychapter1
1:12:46Elizabeth Short and James Ellroy Discussion
1:14:55Wedding Ring History and Rom Com Triviachapter3
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