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Hour 2: Ted Danson & Michael Schur On "A Man On The Inside"

2024/11/25
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Key Insights

Why is Shohei Ohtani considered one of the greatest athletes ever?

Shohei Ohtani has won three unanimous MVP awards in Major League Baseball, a feat unmatched in any of the four major professional sports in America. He also placed second in MVP voting and fourth in Cy Young voting in a year he didn't win MVP.

Why might Chris Cote's idea for an Ohtani and Nikola Jokic podcast be seen as controversial?

The idea of a podcast featuring two of the best athletes in their respective sports, who rarely speak publicly, could be seen as either brilliant or terrible depending on the execution and audience reception.

Why might Jason Kelce have made a strategic decision to retire early compared to his brother Travis?

Jason Kelce may have recognized that his fame and opportunities in broadcasting and media could diminish if he continued playing football, whereas Travis's career in football could potentially offer more long-term opportunities in media post-retirement.

Why did Colin Farrell decide not to take on roles that require extensive makeup and prosthetics again?

Colin Farrell found the process of spending three hours daily in makeup for his role as the Penguin in 'The Batman' series to be physically and mentally taxing, making such roles unappealing for future projects.

Why does Mike Schur focus on themes like aging and mortality in his projects?

Mike Schur believes that American society is poor at discussing aging and mortality, which are seen as embarrassing or shameful. He aims to address these topics openly and honestly through his work.

How does Ted Danson measure success in his acting projects?

Ted Danson values the experience of working with a dedicated crew and talented actors, feeling successful when the atmosphere on set is positive and collaborative. He also appreciates the positive impact his projects have on viewers.

Why does Mike Schur feel passionate about the Miami Heat's performance?

Mike Schur is infuriated by the Miami Heat's strategic errors and the inexplicable mistakes made by opposing teams against them, which he finds both frustrating and fascinating.

Chapters

The discussion revolves around the idea of a podcast featuring Shohei Ohtani and Nikola Jokic, with debates on its feasibility and appeal.
  • Shohei Ohtani's unprecedented achievements in baseball.
  • Nikola Jokic's extraordinary skills in basketball.
  • The cultural and language barriers affecting Ohtani's popularity.

Shownotes Transcript

We know it's a football Monday, but Jeremy pointed out a Shohei Ohtani stat to Dan about his 3rd unanimous MVP Award that must be discussed. Is Chris Cote's idea for an Ohtani podcast with Nikola Jokic the best or worst idea ever? Then, Billy claims Jason Kelce may have gotten one over on his brother Travis, and the crew bullies Dan into joining the show's Listener League. Plus, friend of the show Mike Schur and his muse Ted Danson join Dan, Stu, and the Shipping Container to discuss their new show "A Man On The Inside." Schur and Danson discuss the origins of the show, their partnership in making television, how to measure success in the modern age, what they both do when shows are released, and how they pick their projects, but don't worry, we saved time for Schur to get infuriated over the Miami Heat.

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