
36 episodes

Dead Eyes Headgum
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 205 Ratings
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Actor/comedian Connor Ratliff (The Chris Gethard Show, UCB, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) embarks upon a quest to solve a very stupid mystery that has haunted him for two decades: why Tom Hanks fired him from a small role in the 2001 HBO mini-series, Band Of Brothers.
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11 - Piss Siblings
Connor books an unusual role on HBO's VEEP after over a decade in the show biz wilderness, with some help from his friend Shannon O'Neill (How To Fix A Drug Scandal, Broad City). Featuring VEEP's Matt Walsh and Tony Hale.
The Chris Gethard Show episode where Shannon spills the beans.
The Chris Gethard Show clip where Connor has to eat vegetables.
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12 - Pathetic Man
Connor accepts a non-speaking role with a memorable name, then experiences a series of minor humiliations. Featuring Lauren Lapkus (The Wrong Missy, Jurassic World, Crashing).
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13 - Hilary & Robert & Punch & Judy
Connor tracks down his former agent, Hilary Gagan, as well as her former assistant, Robert Styles, who both reveal conflicting memories about his Band of Brothers firing.
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14 - Thinking About Don't Think Twice Again
Connor tries to understand what made him right for a small role in writer-director Mike Birbiglia’s 2016 critically-acclaimed feature film Don’t Think Twice.
Co-star Tami Sagher recounts filming an excruciating scene while Connor observed. Ira Glass, the film’s producer, tries to understand what Connor is trying to do with this podcast.
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15 - Marvel's Agents of C.A.S.T.I.N.G.
In an attempt to understand why neither he nor Tom Hanks has yet to book a role in a superhero project, Connor assembles an Avengers-style team of actors from Marvel films & TV shows with a diverse range of casting "superpowers." Featuring Zach Cherry (triumphed over Connor to win the role of "Street Vendor" in Spider-Man: Homecoming) Chris Gethard (cut from Iron Man 3) and Lea Thompson (lead human actor in the very first Marvel feature)!Chris Gethard's "I Got Cut From Iron Man 3"Lea's Howard the Duck tweetOne of Lea Thompson's Burger King Commericals
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16 - Castaways
As 2020 comes to a close, Connor finds himself inexplicably stranded on a desert island with a cassette player and tapes containing deleted scenes from the first 15 episodes of the show.
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Customer Reviews
A brilliant and funny insight into the madness of the film/tv/performance industry.
This is such an excellent podcast. Connor is funny and self deprecating. His interview style and way with people is so natural and unfiltered. Such an excellent insight into the industry - the true meaning of this show. Listen from the beginning (there aren’t that many episodes) to get the full impact of the story. You won’t regret it!
Joyous
I’ve come to this podcast late, and as an actor with 25 years experience, it’s the funniest and most accurate description of our lives I’ve come across yet. I love it. Highly recommended.
Hidden Gem
Wonderful 3 seasons dropping down many rabbit holes on the way with a great conclusion & Conner may remind you of Chris Griffin or maybe that’s just me & that’s the short version