Ep 629 - Like and Subscribe (feat. Danny McBride & Steve Gerben)
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Hosted by Matt McCusker
- 1h 1m
- Transcript
Summary
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Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis host Danny McBride and Steve Gerben to discuss a wide range of topics, including traveling to Charleston for a season premiere, childhood homemade sketch videos, late-night talk show experiences, and memories of making independent comedy. The guests and hosts trade stories about awkward media appearances, getting thrown on the floor of a private jet, and embarrassing moments on golf courses and fundraising events. Throughout the conversation, they unpack the absurdities of professional entertainment, adult websites, and commercial tear-jerkers.
What makes the episode worth listening to is the candid, unscripted chemistry between the creators and hosts as they dissect the mechanics of comedy press tours, terrible late-night interview prep, and childhood filmmaking. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at the frustration of recording grueling audiobooks, private jet travel etiquette, and chaotic charity golf outings, all delivered with unfiltered humor and specific anecdotes from their careers.
- Recording an audiobook requires intense concentration and stamina because reading out loud for hours makes you stumble over basic words. 41:21
- Doing late-night talk shows involves strict pre-interview prep and scripted questions that can make spontaneous conversation feel artificial. 17:44
- Childhood creative projects often involved filming crude sketches and backyard wrestling before moving on to more ambitious home movies. 23:52
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Guest Arrival
Matt and Shane welcome Danny McBride and Steve Gerben, setting the stage for the episode.
- 1:47Hotel Kitchen and Grocery Shopping
Guests describe their use of the hotel kitchen and their grocery haul in Charleston.
- 3:21Early Filmmaking and Jackass Influence
The hosts reminisce about their childhood sketches, Jackass, and their evolution into professional comedy.
- 10:31Product Sponsorships and Advertisements
The episode features multiple sponsored segments, including Viori, AG1, BetterHelp, and more.
- 45:15Book Signing and Career Reflections
Shane discusses his recent book signing experiences and reflects on his career path.
- 45:58Press Challenges for Comedy Projects
The hosts discuss how press coverage feels hostile when promoting comedy work compared to other genres.
- 47:09Planning for a Comedy Premiere
They joke about outfit choices and the awkwardness of attending a premiere for a comedy show.
- 49:20Golfing Adventures and Rivalries
The conversation shifts to their golfing experiences, including a playful rivalry and a humorous golf cart incident.
- 51:36Charity Golf Event and Misunderstandings
They recount a charity golf fundraiser, detailing a fallout over a golf cart tap and the fallout with a teammate.
- 55:22Wrap‑Up and Closing Remarks
The episode concludes with final jokes, a thank‑you, and a brief ad read before signing off.
- 59:33Race and Cultural Commentary on the Golf Course
The hosts touch on sensitive race remarks made during the golf event, leading to a brief debate about racism and stereotypes.
Highlights
- 0:36
Pornography ID Verification Lawsinsight
Steve Gerben talks about having to submit a photo ID to access pornography websites in South Carolina, leading to a discussion about conservative state legislation.
- 12:27
Private Jet Jet Tossing Incidentstory
Shane Gillis explains how he threw Steve Gerben to the floor of a private jet without even getting up from his seat.
- 17:44
Late Night TV Pre-Interviewsinsight
The guests and hosts discuss the awkward preparation for late-night talk shows, where producers hand out scripted questions and pre-rehearsed answers.
- 20:46
Accidental Puking in Collegestory
Danny McBride shares an embarrassing college anecdote about accidentally puking on a big guy at a bar called The Lighthouse and paying him five bucks to settle it.
- 23:52
Eighth Grade Sketch Comedystory
Shane Gillis recalls filming a controversial sketch in eighth grade right after 9/11 where he did a George Bush impression holding a USA Today newspaper.
- 41:21
Audiobook Recording Strugglesinsight
Danny McBride and Shane Gillis discuss the grueling, surprisingly difficult process of narrating an audiobook for hours on end.
- 51:16
Golf Cart Ramming Rage Quitdebate
Shane Gillis and Steve Gerben argue about a charity golf tournament where Shane played Flight of the Valkyries and rammed Steve's golf cart.
Quotes
“I was telling Shane and you that this hotel is incredible.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:41 “I just say, whatever the algorithm sees that I'm liking, give me more of it.”
Unnamed speaker · 4:54 “I don't know if you're interested in this, but you should probably tell him the proclivity.”
Unnamed speaker · 7:04 “Like there, there's always a sense of like, you come into the room to be interviewed and there's a little bit of just like, yeah, this motherfucker can't see something.”
Unnamed speaker · 46:03 “I think because in order for people to interview you on that, they have to actually read the book.”
Unnamed speaker · 46:31 “I was like, man, maybe I'll make it my thing, maybe that'll be something. I just, I don't, I'm not good at it, but I also, it just takes so much time.”
Unnamed speaker · 50:42 “I feel like autistic guys could, if they locked in on golf, they'd be fucking good.”
Unnamed speaker · 57:31 “I think I'm also just okay with going out and being fucking terrible, being at the butt of everyone's jokes with every swing.”
Unnamed speaker · 50:59
Sponsored segments
- Viori 10:31–10:54
- AG1 11:07–12:00
- BetterHelp 33:53–34:41
- Mint Mobile 43:22–44:01
- Quince 44:02–44:59
- Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast 1:02:06–1:02:10
- Experian 1:02:16–1:02:39
About this episode
Support the D. A. W. G. Z. @ patreon.com/MSsecretpod READ Danny's New Book 'Thrilling Tales of Modern Men' !!!!!!! WATCH Tires Season 3 COMING SOON Go See Matt Live @ mattmccusker.com/dates Go See Shane Live @ shanemgillis.com Go See Lemaire Lee Live @ https://lemairelee.fun/ Go See Shawn Gardini Live if you want @ https://www.shawngardini.com/live hello. Sorry for the late drop - was a busy week. I hope you'll accept this hot ass cast as a token of our apology. We're LIVE in Chuck Town. Shout out Danny shout out Gerby. Please enjoy. God Bless. This video is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/MSSP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcript
12,184 words · 5 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- Jackass
- South Carolina
- Charleston
- Eagles Autism Foundation
- Dillsburg
- GoPro
- Xvideos
- Brazzers
- Heartbreak Kid
- The Lighthouse
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