#194 - Dominic Sessa
Summary
Stavvy Shabazz is joined by Dominic Sessa to discuss his role in the new movie *Tony* and the Netflix series *Tires*. They share behind-the-scenes stories from filming *Tony*, including the cast's camaraderie, the lavish food on set, and director Matt Johnson’s unique style. The conversation also covers Sessa’s childhood, his time at boarding school, and humorous anecdotes about his upbringing in New Jersey.
Topics discussed
Introduction and setting the scene for the Tony movie discussion
Filming experiences, lobster rolls, and the importance of food on set
Lobster costs, Cape Cod filming, and Matt Damon's directing style
Meeting Matt Damon and promoting the Tony movie
Comparing comedians to musicians and the desire to be a rock star
Body transformation for roles and gaining weight with liquid calories
Cooking decadent meals: Steak with Kraft Mac and Cheese
Childhood trauma: Strawberry Nesquik and bullying incidents
Boarding school stories: Tussin experiments and family dynamics
School costs, academic superiority, and wrestling interviewers
Public vs. private school experiences and boarding school food
Senior year entrepreneurship: Selling Chick-fil-A and weed on campus
Paul Giamatti praise and home theater setups: TV vs. Projector
Promoting Tony and discussing Matt Damon's documentary style
Relationship advice: Dealing with insecurity when dating a hot woman
Overcoming imposter syndrome and building self-esteem
Listener question: Disclosing past hookups with a gay friend to a girlfriend
Listener question: Therapist using AI for notes and data privacy concerns
Listener question: Helping a friend gain weight to 300 pounds
Outro: Summer of Stav and upcoming projects
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