Hosted by Bobby Lee
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Bobby Lee and the team welcome guests Jay Chandrasekhar and Steve Lemme to discuss their long careers in comedy, their sketch group origins at Colgate University in 1989, and the release of Super Troopers 3. The conversation spirals into hilarious and self-deprecating anecdotes about terrible audition experiences, freezing up in front of Patrick Swayze, and wild behind-the-scenes stories involving Burt Reynolds on the set of The Dukes of Hazzard. Throughout the episode, the guests and hosts trade jabs about voice volumes, name mispronunciations, and memorable comedic disasters, making for a chaotic and entertaining discussion.
The episode opens with a Toyota commercial followed by a brief introduction of the show and its hosts.
A segment on Thumbtack is interspersed with early comedic bits and the hosts’ playful banter about painting and interior design.
The hosts announce the launch of the Tiger Belly podcast, joking about the host’s name and engaging in a playful name‑calling game.
Jay and Steve reminisce about their sketch group, college years, and early shows, setting the stage for their long‑time friendship.
Steve shares his experience in Koreatown, discussing language quirks, food, and cultural observations.
The conversation shifts to the production process, including auditions, voice work, and the challenges of filming comedy sketches.
The hosts discuss the upcoming Super Troopers movie, its cast, budget, and promotional plans.
Multiple sponsors are featured, from Helix mattresses to Camtasia Pro, each with their own promotional segments.
Jay recounts a memorable encounter with Patrick Swayze, detailing the awkward moment and the impact it had on his career.
A heartfelt GoFundMe story is shared, followed by final reflections and wrap‑up of the episode.
The host recounts a tense audition with a European director, where a crying scene turns into a comedic mishap.
Discussion of whether the impulsive action was self‑sabotage and the role of instinct in comedic timing.
The Disastrous Director Auditionstory
Bobby confesses to a humiliating audition story where he successfully completed a crying scene, only to impulsively poke the heavyset European director in the belly and call him fatty.
Unusual Name Translationinsight
The guest reveals his full birth name translates to a rather unexpected phrase involving a large penis and a rising moon, setting off a hilarious round of playful teasing in the room.
Voice Control Debatedebate
The hosts and guests get into a playful debate over Bobby's unusually loud vocal projection, comparing him to classical actors and discussing his lack of theatrical training.
The guest shares a bizarre behind-the-scenes Hollywood anecdote about the famous trained monkey Crystal sleeping in bed with her trainer and believing she is his wife.
The Patrick Swayze Encounterstory
A guest recounts freezing up and awkwardly questioning Patrick Swayze about his surname, ultimately leading to Matt Dillon stepping in to intervene.
Burt Reynolds On Setstory
The guest shares a wild, multi-layered Hollywood story about dealing with Burt Reynolds's pain pill struggles, custom cue cards, and trailer visits on the set of The Dukes of Hazzard.
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“I heard they sounded Filipino for some weird reason.”
“It was like a horror movie. It was like this, like, European, you know, heavyset director.”
“It's a big swing. Too big.”
“I don't know if I did that.”
“I think it all was meant to happen because it's, it's where I'm at.”
We are joined by Broken Lizard creators Jay Chandrasekhar and Steve Lemme to talk about Super Troopers 3. We chat Jay’s full name, “Fatty,” Ohio radio stations, legendary skid marks, Steve's Patrick Swayze fail, Crystal the Monkey, Gallagher’s identity-stealing twin, mustache real estate, and why Jay refuses to trust the residents of Hobbiton. Go to www.helixsleep.com/TIGERBELLY http://helixsleep.com/TIGERBELLY for 20% Off Sitewide Download the app today and use code TIGERBELLY to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup. PrizePicks. America’s No. 1 Sports Picks App. New customers can use code BELLY to get 15% off at www.takeultra.com http://www.takeultra.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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