Mohr Stories 581: Brian Posehn
Summary
Comedians Brian Posehn and Joe List discuss their metal music roots, Tower Records jobs, and stand-up mishaps like audience heart attacks. They play a game guessing which celebrities play Dungeons & Dragons, revealing fans like Judi Dench and The Rock. The duo also reflects on their time on *Mr. Show*, sharing stories about David Cross and Dennis Leary, while promoting Posehn’s new series *Stuart Fails to Save the Universe*.
Topics discussed
Ads: Pepsi and Toyota National Sales Event
Early music influences: Elvis, Kiss, and Joan Rivers
Van Halen, Iron Maiden, and Tenacious D
Concert mishaps: Geddy Lee, height issues, and Sam Elliott
Guilty pleasures: Skid Row and working at Tower Records
Attitude problems, weight loss, and John Goodman
Lost, Game of Thrones, and Lena Headey at the school pickup line
The Goonies, Jersey childhood dangers, and nerd identity
Stand-up stories: Hostile audiences and heart attacks
Game: Which celebrity plays Dungeons & Dragons?
Promoting Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Jim Florentine impressions and first D&D experience
Ads: FitBod, BlueChew, Pepsi, and USAA
Mr. Show writing process and Dennis Miller stories
Gay couple roles, Deadpool, and Batman actors
70s comedy, Grandpa Metal album, and Tokyo record stores
Multiverses, Fozzie Bear, and a car accident story
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