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Actor Andrew Garfield joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming projects, including Paul Greengrass's medieval peasant revolt film *The Uprising*, the family film *The Magic Faraway Tree*, a series about magicians Siegfried and Roy, and Luca Guadagnino's AI drama starring as Sam Altman. Throughout the conversation, Garfield and the hosts reflect on child prodigy experiences, working with demanding directors, grieving his mother, and the psychological realities of intense preparation and touring for major roles.
Andrew Garfield introduces himself, shares his waiting experience, and the hosts welcome him to the podcast.
The hosts joke about a boat ride, teasing Garfield about his time off and upcoming projects, while lightheartedly discussing personal anecdotes.
Garfield talks about his recent roles, including a family film and a historical drama, and the hosts delve into the challenges and themes of each project.
The hosts wrap up the conversation, thank Garfield, and the episode ends with a series of sponsor messages and final thoughts.
Garfield shares his upbringing, family struggles, and the pivotal moment of his father's support for his acting career.
The episode opens with the hosts introducing the show and setting the stage for a conversation with Andrew Garfield.
The hosts ask Garfield what he enjoys most about acting and his varied roles across genres.
A brief commercial break featuring Stars and Honey Protein Bars and Skinny Pop popcorn interrupts the conversation.
Garfield answers a playful question about spider species named after him and Tobey Maguire.
A Painful Gymnastics Exitstory
Andrew Garfield shares how a 200-pound Russian coach sat on his back during the splits when he was 13, leading him to quit competitive gymnastics.
Suffering for Paul Greengrassinsight
Garfield describes shooting the medieval peasant revolt film *The Uprising* in Munich fields, noting that director Paul Greengrass is the kind of captain you want to suffer for.
Siegfried and Roy Accuracydebate
Discussing his role as Roy Horn in the series *Wild Things*, Garfield defends Roy's forty-year career with tigers and explains the reality of the 2003 attack.
A Social Network Fan Encountersstory
Garfield recounts meeting a fan at a Q&A who famously tweeted that she wanted him to smash a laptop on her chest during *The Social Network*.
Garfield shares an emotional story of taking his father to a pre-Oscar party on the Fox lot, where his father used to stand and dream of working in Hollywood.
Comparing Acting to Agassi's Tennisinsight
Garfield relates his complex relationship with acting to Andre Agassi's autobiography, noting how a lifesaving career can sometimes feel burdensome.
Angels in America Technical Mishapstory
Garfield recalls a terrifying preview of *Angels in America* where a wire lift malfunction left him wrestling an angel while his bare ass faced the audience for a minute and a half.
Garfield details celebrating his 29th birthday by taking pot brownies at Disneyland with a group of friends, managing various amusing meltdowns.
“I love this show so much.”
“Grief is all the unexpressed love.”
“I find it very beautiful.”
“The first line is, "I hate tennis."”
“I think this job saved my life in the sense that, like, I remember, do you guys read the Agassi autobiography?”
Get on the boat; it’s Andrew Garfield. Shrinking bears, tigers being tigers, not-enough-ness, and a Canadian Fincher. “You’re gonna wear sweatpants, you’re gonna lose ‘em,” on an all-new PantsLess.
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