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Jay Chandrasekhar & Steve Lemme and The Patrick Swayze Escape Signal

TigerBelly

Hosted by Bobby Lee

1h 14m
Transcript

Original podcast

Summary

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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.

  • When meeting idols or important figures, keep your composure and avoid making awkward remarks or poking them unexpectedly. 1:29
  • Long-running creative partnerships require mutual resilience, shared history, and the ability to laugh through missteps and awkward moments. 6:00
  • Maintain professional boundaries during high-pressure auditions and meetings instead of letting your comedic impulses take over disastrously. 48:20
  • When promoting a project, embrace the promotional tour grind and treat every media appearance as an opportunity to connect. 15:14

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Intro and Toyota Ad

    The episode opens with a Toyota commercial followed by a brief introduction of the show and its hosts.

  2. 1:00
    Thumbtack Pitch and Early Skits

    A segment on Thumbtack is interspersed with early comedic bits and the hosts’ playful banter about painting and interior design.

  3. 1:48
    Tiger Belly Launch and Name Play

    The hosts announce the launch of the Tiger Belly podcast, joking about the host’s name and engaging in a playful name‑calling game.

  4. 4:00
    Sketch Group History and College Days

    Jay and Steve reminisce about their sketch group, college years, and early shows, setting the stage for their long‑time friendship.

  5. 4:59
    Koreatown Conversation and Cultural Nuances

    Steve shares his experience in Koreatown, discussing language quirks, food, and cultural observations.

  6. 5:37
    Behind‑the‑Scenes Production Insights

    The conversation shifts to the production process, including auditions, voice work, and the challenges of filming comedy sketches.

  7. 12:52
    Super Troopers Promotion and Cast Talk

    The hosts discuss the upcoming Super Troopers movie, its cast, budget, and promotional plans.

  8. 19:59
    Product Sponsorships and Advertisements

    Multiple sponsors are featured, from Helix mattresses to Camtasia Pro, each with their own promotional segments.

  9. 27:45
    Patrick Swayze Encounter and Storytelling

    Jay recounts a memorable encounter with Patrick Swayze, detailing the awkward moment and the impact it had on his career.

  10. 42:09
    GoFundMe Story and Closing Reflections

    A heartfelt GoFundMe story is shared, followed by final reflections and wrap‑up of the episode.

  11. 47:32
    Horror‑Movie Audition Chaos

    The host recounts a tense audition with a European director, where a crying scene turns into a comedic mishap.

  12. 48:27
    Self‑Sabotage, Instinct, and the Fatty Moment

    Discussion of whether the impulsive action was self‑sabotage and the role of instinct in comedic timing.

Highlights

  • 1:29

    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.

  • 3:26

    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.

  • 7:38

    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.

  • 11:06

    The Famous Monkey's Wifestory

    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.

  • 27:04

    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.

  • 1:02:56

    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.

Quotes

  • “Tiger Belly is now on Spotify. We got video, we got audio, we got mind templates.”
    Bobby Lee · 1:48
  • “I think about other things. I also want to like, I don't want to think like, I don't want to feel like we're drowning.”
    Bobby Lee · 14:54
  • “I heard they sounded Filipino for some weird reason.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:50
  • “It was like a horror movie. It was like this, like, European, you know, heavyset director.”
    Bobby Lee · 47:32
  • “It's a big swing. Too big.”
    Bobby Lee · 48:35
  • “I don't know if I did that.”
    Bobby Lee · 50:05
  • “I think it all was meant to happen because it's, it's where I'm at.”
    Bobby Lee · 55:55
  • Toyota 0:00–0:59
  • Thumbtack 0:59–1:29
  • Helix Sleep 16:26–17:46
  • Prize Picks 17:41–18:59
  • Camtasia Pro 20:03–20:35
  • TakeUltra 41:05–41:43
  • GoFundMe 42:01–43:17
  • Veeps 1:18:20–1:18:25
  • Super Troopers 3 1:19:00–1:19:09
  • Toyota 1:19:41–1:20:39

About this episode

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.

Transcript

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Topics

  • Koreatown
  • Super Troopers
  • The Hobbit
  • Tiger Belly
  • Ultra Pouches
  • New York City
  • Broken Lizard
  • Tacoma
  • Oasis
  • The Entourage

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