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Ziplock Full Of Moustache

Aug 4, 2026 · 1h 9m

Summary

Michael McIntyre details the grueling physical and mental demands of filming his sitcom *Mammoth, including shaving his 12-year mustache and enduring long hours in makeup. He discusses the absurdity of celebrity egos, such as call sheet billing disputes, and shares humorous anecdotes about his new look. The episode concludes with the hosts celebrating Mayo’s historic All-Ireland football victory and praising the commentator’s legendary, ad-libbed closing speech.

Topics discussed

Intro and Ad Breaks Shaving the Mustache for Sitcom Role Behind the Scenes of Filming a Sitcom On-Set Challenges: Heat and Continuity Actor Egos and Call Sheet Rankings Ad Break and Podcast Wrap-up Gaelic Games and Irish Culture Welsh Identity, Language, and Lloyd Lewis Etymology and Studying Latin Sports Psychology and Adam Peaty Interview Outro and Merchandise Ads
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