@damssen3234
While he might be rich, famous , handsome etc, all those pictures where he has the ‘I can’t take this shit anymore’ face have made him so relatable to every middle aged man out there.
@jamiebsings
Feels like Ben's been waiting 25 years for podcast interviews to give him a platform to express himself properly
@kylesmith3211
Theo has a unique way of making regular people seem like celebrities and celebrities seem like regular people
@ilyairza7556
The guestlist is on RANDOM SHUFFLE
@Waxedem9199
Theo is a therapist and has no clue . What a blessing he is in todays world
@katierose1566
I've been alive for 33 years. This is the longest I have ever heard Ben talk. Most shows only give him about one sentence to answer questions. Great interview!
@geekdice
My guy Theo doing literally ZERO research before inviting a guest but not trying to wing his way through like a liar, is classic Theo. Love this guy. So genuine.
@tashey1203
This felt like I witnessed a man who felt totally incapable of sharing what’s on his mind finally let it ALL out in an hour lol. Shout out to you Theo
@Nikitoz9595
AI generated timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction of Ben Affleck and his new film "The Accountant 2" 00:43 - Discussion about vanity and aging in Hollywood 03:04 - Ben's relationship with Hollywood and fame 05:17 - Paparazzi photos and media portrayal 06:58 - Media scrutiny and its effects on celebrities 10:38 - Suspension of disbelief for actors 12:25 - Hollywood's relationship with media culture 14:52 - How public perception affects casting and directing decisions 15:48 - Example of "The Last Duel" and audience perception 16:57 - Changes in audience attention spans and media consumption 19:02 - Fame as currency in modern culture 20:00 - Ben's motivation for becoming a director 21:03 - Ben Affleck discusses how he got into directing 21:19 - Acting career challenges and the difficult nature of the entertainment business 22:05 - Discussion about changes in movie theaters and audience viewing habits 23:19 - Conversation about multi-functional products (flashlight example) 24:39 - DraftKings Pick Six advertisement 25:49 - Visible wireless advertisement 26:10 - Return to discussion about movie theaters and making successful films 27:15 - Ben talks about "The Accountant 2" film 28:41 - Clarification about the movie being a sequel 29:03 - Discussion about how to identify good directors 30:11 - Mention of director Gavin O'Connor's previous work 30:35 - Ben talks about working with John Bernthal 32:15 - Discussion about the demanding schedule of movie shoots (14-16 hour days) 33:00 - Ben's priorities with family and work-life balance 33:34 - Theo mentions making a movie with David Spade 34:28 - Discussion about movies that weren't released or distributed 36:38 - Brief mention of Theo and David Spade's movie "Bus Boys" 37:18 - Insights about film editing process and first cuts 38:22 - The importance of explaining comedy to editors 39:55 - Comments about ego in filmmaking and being open to feedback 40:34 - Discussion about directing and understanding vision 41:18 - Movie editing process and production costs 41:35 - Story about hiring an owl for filming ($1,100/hour) 42:16 - Directing Argo and the importance of tone in filmmaking 43:54 - Finding the right tone in movies 44:24 - Discussion about letting children act professionally 45:25 - Parenting and raising children in LA vs elsewhere 46:32 - Story about seeing Christopher Lloyd as a child 46:58 - Parenting philosophy: creating resilience in children 48:15 - Learning from failure rather than success 49:03 - The importance of overcoming embarrassment and building resilience 50:32 - Qualities Ben admires about his children 52:37 - Importance of male role models 53:49 - Memories with their fathers 54:03 - Ben's father background (born in 1910) 54:20 - Memory of Ben's father taking him to a bar 55:18 - Ben's father working as a bartender and bookie 56:16 - Advertisement break for True Classic 57:26 - Advertisement for Neutrifall 58:56 - Discussion about fame between Ben and his brother Casey 1:00:13 - Family life and getting older 1:00:58 - Being an uncle 1:01:10 - Nashville tornado story 1:02:57 - Batman costume 1:04:26 - Wearing the Batman costume for his son's birthday 1:05:09 - Parent-child relationship and separation 1:06:01 - Project Greenlight discussion 1:07:24 - Tom Brady as an announcer 1:08:44 - Tom Brady's mental composure 1:09:41 - Dunkin Donuts commercial 1:11:37 - Directing and working with actors 1:12:21 - "Animals" movie mention 1:12:45 - Balancing directing with family life 1:13:35 - Filming challenges in Hollywood 1:13:43 - Film production moving to other states 1:15:25 - Film industry technicians in California 1:16:07 - California not preserving movie history locations 1:17:11 - Accountant 2 movie promotion 1:18:22 - Closing remarks
@mirjanasolomun2919
In this interview Ben came across like a genuinely nice guy. He didn't seem offended if Theo didn't know a lot about his work or when Theo would divert the point, Ben would bring it back really gently. Seemed really polite and down to earth. I'm glad he had a chance to disprove a lot the bad things the media has said about him. I wish him all the best!
@JJWildMusic
Love seeing Ben get fired up talking about the filmmaking process.
@kylealtes3302
“I’m always trapped inside of myself. Some people are like ‘you don’t like being in a crowd?’ Bro, I have a crowd inside of me. There’s like 30 people inside of here, and we’re out of hors d'oeuvres” Brilliant
@texastrix01
Honestly, this is the absolute best Ben Affleck interview I've ever watched. He was so at ease, down to earth and relaxed. To hear and see his passion and enthusiasm for his art (acting, directing) was impressive. Also, his love and respect for his children's mother and his children was heartwarming. What a great guy. Way to go Theo. That's how to do an amazing interview.👏🏼
@InTheBlack101
I've never heard him so chatty before. He's so knowledgeable on the industry too. Great interview.
@shelbyassavedo5334
I didn’t realize Ben Affleck was this cool. Theo you’re always showcasing your guests in such a positive way that allows them to be the best version of their self.
@sarajames5451
Happy to see Ben Affleck get the chance to express himself comfortably. Theo is great at making others feel comfortable and heard.
@AlexiaBurge
It's awesome that Ben got to meet a superstar.
@kikifletcher3087
It feels like Ben waited all his life to finally talk and Theo was key to unlock it. what a great pod!
@JamisonAguilar
I love how Ben’s passions are so evident! He explains the editing process so so well. Comics brains work so fast a lot of people need things explained by them about the work they do
@Motts2143