Summary
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This episode features a lively, free-flowing conversation with actor and producer Dave Franco, who joins the hosts to discuss his career trajectory, the shifting landscape of indie filmmaking, and his new projects. Throughout the interview, the guest and hosts bounce rapidly from childhood pop-culture nostalgia like X-Men to horror movie recommendations and the realities of working with demanding directors on studio sets. The conversation combines playful banter and fabricated anecdotes with genuine insights into the challenges actors face when trying to control their performances in the editing room. Franco opens up about the realities of producing smaller-scale films like Together and Idiots, explaining why he frequently puts his own producer and actor fees back into keeping indie projects afloat.
- Actors can sometimes request to review recent takes with the director to make necessary performance adjustments. 44:22
- Franco started producing films to gain more creative control over his performances and shape the final edit. 41:23
- Indie distributors often lack large promotional budgets, requiring creators to leverage social media and custom marketing. 1:33:25
- Actors working on independent features frequently reinvest their own salaries back into the film's production budget. 1:30:06
Chapters
- 0:00Toyota Commercial Intro
The episode opens with a Toyota advertisement, setting a commercial tone before the podcast begins.
- 1:00Thumbtack Home Overwhelm Pitch
The hosts pitch Thumbtack’s home services, highlighting the frustration of unfinished home projects.
- 2:00Bobby and Dave Franco Introduction
The conversation shifts to Bobby and Dave Franco, teasing their dynamic and the upcoming interview with Dave.
- 3:55Spiritual Practices and Witchcraft
The hosts delve into witchcraft, love spells, and the practice of putting names in a freezer for energy work.
- 7:47Dave Franco Age and Family Trivia
The hosts quiz Dave Franco on his age, family, and personal trivia, revealing details about his brother Tom and relationships.
- 9:48X‑Men Trivia Game
A playful X‑Men character guessing game ensues, showcasing the hosts’ pop‑culture knowledge and banter.
- 14:01Personal Life and Relationships
Dave discusses his past relationship, friendships with exes, and how he maintains connections after breakup.
- 16:25Mall Culture and Hot Pot Discussion
The conversation turns to mall experiences, favorite spots, and a detailed discussion about hot pot dining in Los Angeles.
- 18:19Built Membership Promotion
A segment promotes the Built membership program, explaining benefits and how to join.
- 19:25Hims Hair Loss Treatment Ad
An advertisement for Hims hair loss treatment is interspersed, offering product details and a promo link.
- 42:57Cash App Promotion
The hosts promote Cash App, outlining features, benefits, and a referral code for new users.
- 44:22Actors Review Take‑By‑Take Process
The discussion shifts to how actors and directors collaborate on set, focusing on reviewing takes and providing feedback.
- 46:06Speak Up on Set: Handling Distractions
The conversation moves to the importance of actors speaking up when distractions occur during a shoot and how directors handle such situations.
Highlights
- 3:03
Debating the Audi Car Historydebate
The guest and a host argue about the status of a specific Audi S5 car, with one claiming it was totaled and the other insisting it is still safely stored in a garage.
- 27:01
Putting Names in Freezersstory
The guest confesses that his girlfriend practices witchcraft and sometimes writes the names of people she has friction with on paper and puts them in the freezer to cool the tension.
- 51:22
Improvising with Michael Baystory
The guest shares an intense anecdote about driving fast through narrow streets in Florence while improvising comedy lines on the fly for director Michael Bay.
- 53:03
Fabricating Stories for Comedyinsight
After a lengthy back-and-forth about a Michael Bay anecdote, the guest admits that parts of the story were completely made up for comedic effect.
- 1:20:27
Intense On-Set Prosthetic Bondingstory
The guest details the grueling experience of shooting the horror movie Together, where he and his wife were physically strapped together by prosthetics all day long.
- 1:24:13
The Plight of Orphaned Festival Filmsdata
The conversation turns to the harsh reality of independent film distribution, highlighting how many solid movies premiere at festivals like Sundance and never find buyers.
Quotes
“Were you in the black car behind me?”
Unnamed speaker · 2:58 “I think you need to speak up for yourself more on set.”
Unnamed speaker · 46:52 “I love shame. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm shameless.”
Bobby Lee · 55:29 “I think there's some like political things going on of like getting it in, in there.”
Bobby Lee · 1:13:38 “Uh, I, everything you're saying is true. It's like, things are really shifting. It's harder to make movies now than ever.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:27:07 “I took the least amount of money I could as an actor, put my producer fee back into the movie.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:30:06
Sponsored segments
- Toyota 0:00–0:59
- Thumbtack 1:00–1:29
- Tiger Belly 1:49–2:01
- Built 17:55–19:20
- Hims 19:20–20:26
- Camtasia Pro 21:40–22:08
- Cash App 42:13–43:50
- Toyota 1:45:52–1:46:50
About this episode
Actor and filmmaker Dave Franco joins TigerBelly. We chat taste in cars, working with Alison Brie, growing up with older brothers, mall recognition, Rotten Tomatoes, horror movies, the freezer list, and 21 Jump Street. Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at joinbilt.com/belly http://www.joinbilt.com/belly. Use our link so they know we sent you. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit www.hims.com/belly http://www.hims.com/belly Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/p06g4a8g #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N. A., pursuant to a license from Visa U. S. A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcript
22,695 words · 7 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- X-Men
- Olive Young
- Netflix
- Atlanta
- Tacoma
- Tundra
- Forerunner
- Land Cruiser
- Los Angeles
- Beverly Center
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