"RE-RELEASE: Matthew Rhys"
Summary
Will and Sean open the episode by promoting their upcoming Max series, SmartLess on the Road, and sharing a touching tribute to their late friend Jeremy. They then welcome guest Matthew Rhys, who discusses his Welsh heritage, his time at RADA, and his career highlights including The Americans and The Graduate. Rhys shares hilarious anecdotes about a stage mishap with Kathleen Turner and a home invasion that inadvertently revealed his secret relationship with Carrie Coon to the cast.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Hotels.com, Allstate, and Whole Foods
Smartless on the Road tour and guest lineup
Sean's story about Mariska Hargitay and Jane Mansfield
Jeremy's passing and personal reflection
Interview with Jay and introduction of Matthew Rhys
Meeting Matthew Rhys and his connection to Carrie Russell
Cocaine Bear and Sean and Scott's meeting story
Welsh language, culture, and the Eisteddfod
Sponsorships: Harvey AI, SkinnyPop, and BetterHelp
Welsh history, Tolkien's Elvish, and Canadian education
RADA, Oxford, and the Welsh renaissance in acting
The Graduate stage play and Dylan Thomas role
Moving to LA and early career auditions
Meeting Carrie Russell and starting their relationship
Home invasion story and filming in New York
Sponsorships: Instagram, Wayfair, and Quince
Parenting, kids' resilience, and family chaos
Daily life, hair color, and the Golden Globes anecdote
Perry Mason reboot and working with Robert Downey Jr.
Filming logistics, accents, and fan interactions
Carrie Russell surprise visit and final sponsorships
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