"Jon Bernthal"
Summary
Will Arnett celebrates his birthday with hosts Jason Sudeikis and Sean Hayes, sharing humorous anecdotes about gifts and family. Actor Jon Bernthal joins as the guest, discussing his current Broadway role in Dog Day Afternoon and his formative years studying theater in Russia. The group explores Bernthal’s career highlights, including The Walking Dead, and reflects on fatherhood, adversity, and personal growth.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Hilton Honors, ADT, and Ashley Furniture
Birthday gifts, candles, and cake mishaps
John Bertholdt's acting career and Broadway debut
How a teacher saved John from dropping out
Acting in Russia and the reverence for theater
Theater superstitions and post-show rituals
Sponsors: Scottsdale summer and Jiffy Lube
Vocal warm-ups and physical preparation for roles
John's history of trouble and finding acting
Becoming a father and learning from mistakes
Parenting philosophy and teaching resilience
Childhood struggles and empathy for others
Sponsors: Massage Envy, Quince, and BetterHelp
Coaching football and community in Ojai
We Own the City and complex police portrayals
Art as a bridge for human connection
Working with Christopher Nolan and Tom Holland
Closing remarks and final sponsor message
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