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In this episode of Armchair Expert, guest Joey King joins hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman to discuss her role in Practical Magic 2, her childhood memories, and various quirky life anecdotes. The conversation ranges from amusing misremembered analogies and unusual nostalgic television shows to harrowing stories about food poisoning and childhood experiences. The host, guest, and co-host exchange banter about fashion, growing up in the industry, and coping with public perception.
Dan Shepherd and Lily Padman introduce returning guest Joey King and preview her recent film work.
The conversation shifts to fall fashion, layering, and the hosts’ personal wardrobe preferences.
The hosts transition from ad reads to the main interview with Joey King, setting the stage for her appearance.
The hosts explore the term “trad wife,” its cultural context, and Joey King’s personal take on it.
Joey King shares her birthday details and the hosts discuss age, peak years, and personal reflections.
Joey King discusses her health routines, past injuries, and changes in her nightly habits.
The conversation opens with Joey reflecting on her facial scars and how they shaped her self‑perception as an actress.
Joey discusses her recent struggles with joylessness, rumination, and the therapeutic value of distraction and external focus.
The hosts explore Joey’s family relationships, the impact of supportive loved ones, and the importance of gratitude amid personal challenges.
Joey reflects on her acting career, the pressures of public perception, and her experiences with iconic films and co‑stars.
The discussion shifts to Joey’s travel experiences, sensory memories, and how different climates and cultures shape her identity.
The episode concludes with sponsor messages, a brief recap, and a final note on Joey’s future projects and personal growth.
The conversation turns to on‑set hair and makeup mishaps, including a memorable incident with Taryn Edgerton’s hair.
The hosts share vivid anecdotes about food poisoning, including a hot dog incident and a personal experience with a burn.
The conversation shifts to the upcoming release of the film Practical Magic, with excitement about the premiere date and the cast.
A humorous and detailed segment where the hosts explain their personal strategies for dealing with in-flight flatulence and the etiquette involved.
The hosts talk about cosmetic procedures, specifically chin filler, and how family members react and discuss their own experiences with body modifications.
Practical Magic 2 Hypeinsight
The group discusses the immense cult following of the original Practical Magic and the heavy anticipation surrounding the upcoming sequel.
Remembering Through Outfitsinsight
Joey King explains that she only remembers past interactions and core childhood memories through the specific outfits people were wearing.
Frontal Lobe Developmentinsight
Joey King humorously laments that turning twenty-five and having her frontal lobe fully develop made her intensely aware of things and less joyful for a time.
Dax Shepard shares a shocking anecdote from his past about driving drunk with pennies under his tongue as a wives' tale to beat breathalyzers.
A Horrific Hot Dogstory
Dax Shepard recounts a repulsive story from his twenties when he bit into a hot dog from a cart in Detroit and found an entire pig tooth with the root inside.
Severe Food Poisoning Memoryinsight
Joey King and Dax Shepard bond over the agonizing and lonely experience of suffering from severe food poisoning after a high-end restaurant meal.
Stunt Double Fatherstory
Joey King reveals that her father moved to California at seventeen and worked as Sylvester Stallone's stunt double in the arm-wrestling movie Over the Top.
Stopping Ruminationinsight
Discussing mental health struggles, Joey King shares the powerful realization that when she feels insecure, she is simply thinking about herself too much.
“I'm fully there. The second it dips below 70, I'm like, this is my season. Give me the layers. Give me the boots. Give me a reason to wear something other than a t-shirt.”
“The 100% Mongolian cashmere sweaters for me are it. When I look at Steve McQueen, this man owned a couple of sweaters he wore all the time and he looks iconic.”
“I was like, boo. And then 27 came around. I was like, I'm starting to feel better.”
“I was like, I had a braid and I had my Jordans on. I had a very long, white outfit. I was like, white pants, white lab coat vibe almost.”
“I think anybody who has a defining characteristic about them and is brave enough to just put themselves out there.”
“like, if you put on a fake smile, it eventually becomes a real smile because it does make you feel better.”
“look at every person in my life that I have, I am really happy.”
“When that happens to me, I need a change of pace. And I've found that running is the best way.”
“I know. Let's go to Dushun.”
“If you flush a second time now and the flight attendants out there, it's like, what's going on in there?”
Joey King (Practical Magic 2, The Act, The Kissing Booth) is an Emmy-nominated actor and producer. Joey returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss starting work at nine years old, her dad’s past as a professional arm wrestler, and losing and rediscovering her natural sense of joy. Joey and Dax talk about joining the beloved world of Practical Magic, working alongside Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, and finding fulfillment in difficult performances without taking them home. Joey explains why thinking about yourself less can quiet insecurity, how difficult periods can create useful perspective, and why public perception matters less when your real life feels good. Thank you to our presenting partner Lilly. Lilly’s Foundayo™(orforglipron). Advertisement Disclaimer: Please see Indications and Safety Summary with Warnings for Foundayo™(orforglipron) at https://www.foundayo.lilly.com/risk Start your 2 month free trial today: https://youtube.com/premium . Terms Apply. Cancel Anytime. Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://www.allstate.com/ Take printer ink off your to-do list with HP Smart Tank | http://www.hp.com/SmartTank 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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