Podcast Summary
Zoo's Unique Animal Escape Drills: Creativity and preparation are vital in unexpected situations. Zoos employ innovative methods to ensure animal safety, like role-play drills and ostrich costumes.
Creativity and preparation are essential in unexpected situations. The story of a Thai zoo's unique approach to animal escape drills showcases the importance of being adaptable and resourceful. Planet Oat, a sponsor of the show, offers a refreshing alternative to traditional milk with its rich, creamy oat milk that's an excellent source of calcium, vitamins A and D, and unsweetened varieties have no sugar. While Josh Goggleman shares his unconventional approach to sourcing M&M's, the panel discusses the zoo's innovative escape plan involving an ostrich costume and live role-play drills. The conversation highlights the lengths zoos go to ensure animal safety and the amusing ways they prepare for the unexpected.
Actor Doug Jones's Meticulous Preparation for Roles: Actor Doug Jones transforms into characters by observing animals' behaviors, studying their movements, and incorporating research into his performance. Costumes or makeup can also greatly influence his acting.
Actor Doug Jones, known for his roles in fantasy and sci-fi films, approaches his roles, even those of an animal like an ostrich, with meticulous preparation. He observes animals in their natural habitats, studies their movements and behaviors, and incorporates that research into his performance. Additionally, the costume or makeup used in a role can greatly impact and inform the actor's performance. Jones, who has experience with heavy prosthetics, shares that the challenges of manipulating himself in these costumes can add to the authenticity of the character. The story of the zoo in Thailand where a zookeeper dressed as an ostrich for animal drills resonated with Jones, as he related his own process of transforming into a character through observation and physical preparation.
Challenges of acting in complex costumes and makeup: Acting in complex costumes and makeup requires patience and adaptability, with the most challenging roles involving heavy, sticky, and cumbersome attire. Personal experiences, such as bullying, can shape an actor's sense of humor and career path.
Acting in complex costumes and makeup can be a significant challenge, with the level of difficulty increasing as the human form is further departed from. The most challenging role for this actor was portraying a giant mother bug in the movie "Bug Buster," which involved a stinger, six legs, and a head attached to the top of their own. Sitting through hours of makeup application is easier for this actor compared to performing on set while wearing heavy, sticky, and cumbersome costumes. The actor's unique experience as a tall and skinny boy with a long neck led them to develop a sense of humor and a class clown personality to cope with bullying, ultimately shaping their career in the entertainment industry.
Importance of Attentiveness and Adaptability in Unexpected Situations: Be attentive to the needs of those around you and adapt to unexpected situations to find joy and value in the unexpected.
We all have unique ways of dealing with unexpected situations, whether it's planning meticulously or going with the flow. Apple Card offers rewards for everyday purchases, while Embedded provides in-depth stories to broaden perspectives. During the conversation, it became clear that some people, like the speaker, are thorough planners, while others, like the hypothetical zoo owner, are more spontaneous. The speaker shared a personal anecdote about prioritizing their dog's needs over their own sleep. Meanwhile, comedian Julia Young shared a humorous story about her family's experience with a guinea pig escape. Both stories underscored the importance of being attentive to the needs of those around us, whether they're animals or loved ones. The discussion also touched on the value of being prepared for the unexpected, whether it's through careful planning or having a trusted backup plan. Ultimately, the conversation highlighted the importance of adapting to unexpected situations and finding joy in the unexpected.
The unexpected outcome of letting go of a pet guinea pig: Letting go can lead to unforeseen consequences, and what we believe is best for others might not align with their true desires.
Sometimes, letting go can lead to unexpected outcomes. In this story, the speaker had a guinea pig named Speedy, whom they released into the wild, believing he would have a better life. However, Speedy was eventually found and returned to the family. It turned out that the calico guinea pigs were prized for breeding, so Speedy did indeed have a better life, but not in the way the speaker had imagined. The experience taught the speaker that letting go can be bittersweet, and that sometimes, the things we think are best for others may not be what they truly want. Additionally, the discussion raised the question of whether a guinea pig could survive in the wild, and the consensus was that they would not fare well. The podcast also featured sponsor messages from Easycater and the official Hacks podcast.
Appreciating Mothers and Anticipating Hocus Pocus 2: The podcast celebrates mothers and previews Doug Jones' upcoming movie, while also sharing updates on guests' personal projects and promoting sponsors.
The podcast "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" hosted by Peter Sagal, features various guests including Cece Larue, Doug Jones, Josh Gondelman, and Emma Choi. The episode expresses appreciation for mothers and anticipation for Doug Jones' upcoming movie, Hocus Pocus 2. The hosts also mention their personal projects, such as Josh Gondelman's stand-up special, Keep Up Pleaser, and Emma Choi's work at NPR. The podcast also promotes sponsors, Schwab and Capella University. Additionally, NPR's Consider This podcast will discuss and unpack the debates on six major issues that could impact the election, including guns, reproductive rights, immigration, the economy, health care, and the wars overseas.
