cover of episode #101 - Edy Modica and Clare O'Kane

#101 - Edy Modica and Clare O'Kane

2024/11/4
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Key Insights

Why did Edy Modica want to use his real balls in the movie 'Let's Start a Cult'?

Edy Modica wanted to use his real balls for authenticity and to avoid the discomfort of fake prosthetics. He felt his real balls would enhance the scene's realism and impact.

Why did the makeup artist for Clare O'Kane's character in 'High Maintenance' find her bush too thick?

The makeup artist found Clare O'Kane's bush too thick because it was for a period piece, and they were considering whether to make it more historically accurate or to leave it as is.

Why did Clare O'Kane's acting teacher encourage nudity in class?

The acting teacher encouraged nudity in class because he respected students more if they were willing to do nude scenes, possibly to push them towards a higher level of commitment and vulnerability in their craft.

Why did Stavros Halkias quit pursuing acting after sixth grade?

Stavros Halkias quit pursuing acting after sixth grade because he found the environment of the acting program intimidating and the focus on dance and physicality not to his liking. He felt out of place among the committed actresses and decided to focus on sports instead.

Why did the caller's brother continue to look after his ex-girlfriend's kid?

The caller's brother continued to look after his ex-girlfriend's kid because he might genuinely care for the child, see a need for stability in the child's life, or possibly still harbor feelings for the mother, using the child as a way to stay connected.

Why did the caller feel old and gross on campus?

The caller felt old and gross on campus because he was in his 30s attending college with much younger students, which made him feel out of place and self-conscious about his age and appearance.

Why did the caller's boyfriend stop wanting to have sex?

The caller's boyfriend stopped wanting to have sex possibly due to age-related changes, a lack of novelty in their relationship, or personal issues that made him less interested in sexual activity. He might also be dealing with stress or health issues.

Why did the caller's sister's husband not know she received the anonymous letter?

The caller's sister's husband did not know she received the anonymous letter because the sister likely did not inform him, possibly to avoid confrontation or because she was still processing the information herself.

Why did the sugar baby caller worry about the older man's health?

The sugar baby caller worried about the older man's health because he had a history of serious health issues, including two heart attacks and cancer, and she feared a potential health emergency during their time together that she would be unprepared to handle.

Why did the caller's boyfriend lack confidence in his sexual abilities?

The caller's boyfriend lacked confidence in his sexual abilities possibly due to past experiences where his skills were not validated, leading to self-doubt and a lack of belief in his own performance, despite positive feedback from his partner.

Chapters

The hosts and guests discuss the making of 'Let's Start a Cult' and compare it to 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' highlighting the challenges and memorable moments during filming.
  • The movie 'Let's Start a Cult' faced challenges like a fire and thunderstorm during filming.
  • The cast and crew bonded over meals at Buffalo Wild Wings and Denny's.
  • The film's success is compared to 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' a beloved independent comedy.

Shownotes Transcript

Edy Modica and Clare O’Kane join the pod to discuss co-starring in LET’S START A CULT, getting ballsy on set, baring it all in acting school, pulling special effects pranks, offering escapism in a time of turbulent politics, and much more. Edy, Clare and Stav help callers including a reformed red piller in his 30s who’s returning to college and struggling with his confidence, and a whip smart sugar baby who’s worried about her number old client possibly having a heart attack during an upcoming rendezvous.

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