Jason Alexander

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  1. Wayne Knight on Seinfeld, Jurassic Park, Basic Instinct and more!

    26/03/2024

    Wayne Knight on Seinfeld, Jurassic Park, Basic Instinct and more!

    Today’s episode could be titled, “Hello Newman” because the internationally loved actor, Wayne Knight visits Really, no Really to talk about his iconic roles... including Seinfeld’s scheming Postman Newman, and Jurassic Park's techno-wiz Dennis Nedry. In this episode, Jason and Peter get Wayne to discuss what it’s like to get cast in projects based on his weight, being held hostage on the set of Oliver Stone’s JFK, and his bizarre audition with the director of Basic Instinct - Really, no Really! In addition to the credits listed above, Wayne has appeared on Broadway in the plays Gemini, Mastergate, Art and Sweet Charity plus the movies… Dirty Dancing, Born on the 4th of July, Dead Again, JFK, Space Jam, For Richer or Poorer, Rat Race – and the list goes on! He also voiced the villainous toy collector Al McWhiggin in Toy Story 2, plus characters in Tarzan, Kung Fu Panda, Harley Quinn and many other animated projects. IN THIS EPISODE: Wayne Knight the biochemist? Wayne Knight, private Investigator, and his real-life case: “The Husband, The Wife & The Pregnant Au Pair! Why he wore a fat suit…Really, no really! Meeting Steven Spielberg at the entrance to Jurassic Park. The disgusting reality of being spit on by a dinosaur. Jason & Wayne compare notes on losing weight. Warm? Cold? Unwelcoming? Guest star’s views on the Seinfeld set. Googleheim: Who wore it worse? Fat suits in Hollywood. *** FOLLOW WAYNE: X: @iWayneKnight Wayne’s upcoming shows: Amazon Prime’s season 2 of Them and Max’s Bookie. *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  2. From Stand-Up to Seinfeld: Carol Leifer on Comedy, Writing, & Embarrassing Speeches

    01/04/2025

    From Stand-Up to Seinfeld: Carol Leifer on Comedy, Writing, & Embarrassing Speeches

    She’s written several classic Seinfeld episodes including “Lip Reader” and “Rye Bread.” She’s also written more Oscar telecasts than any other woman… but neither of those facts are this week’s “Really”. No… she’s on to promote her new book with a really long title. Really, no Really! Emmy-nominated six times for her writing on such classic television shows as Seinfeld, The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live, and The Oscars, Carol Leifer won her first Emmy Award in 2024 for Outstanding Comedy Series as a co-executive producer of the HBO Max show Hacks. She’s also written for other shows such as Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Ellen Show, and many more. *** ON THIS EPISODE: Jason reveals his post-Seinfeld epiphany Never before revealed alternate ending to Marine biologist! The unique way writers pitched episodes to Jerry and Larry. Writing jokes for the Oscars is hard. On becoming a writer, not only a standup comedian. When Jason hosted SNL and why he won’t be asked back. Inside the Curb Your Enthusiasm writer’s room. Carol’s mission to help regular folks make better speeches. Jason shares his "favorite” 2 Seinfeld episodes. Is Jason tired of being asked about Seinfeld? Carol shares a never-before-heard story of she and Jason on the Seinfeld set. Do not zoom in on the menu board at the back of the Diner! The quizzical comments Frank Sinatra made about Carol. *** FOLLOW CAROL: SEE: April 2nd, 2025 - BOOK SIGNING - BOOK SOUP WITH CO-AUTHOR RICK MITCHELL Book: “How to Write a Funny Speech: for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place” Website: carolleifer.com Instagram: @carolleifer X: @carolleifer Facebook: @CarolLeifer *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 h 1 min
  3. Paul Reiser’s Return to Stand-Up

    08/04/2025

    Paul Reiser’s Return to Stand-Up

    Who isn’t a Paul Reiser mega fan? The dramas like Stranger Things! The comedies like “Mad About You”! How about the action/adventures with The Boys! And who could forget him in Aliens! ALIENS! And now after a 32-year hiatus he’s back on the road doing stand-up comedy again. Really, no Really! Comedian, actor, television writer, producer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives. Voted by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time, Reiser – who came up alongside folks like, George Carlin, Robert Klein, and Jerry Seinfeld. His most recent standup special – his first in 30 years – Life, Death, and Rice Pudding, was released late last year. *** IN THIS EPISODE: Comedian or actor? Which is it? Why can’t robots recognize crosswalks and bicycles? Why the 30+ year break with stand-up? How do comedians decide what to wear on stage? Jason’s feet are smaller than you can possibly imagine. Can couples switch which side of the bed? How a comedian bagged a role in Jim Cameron’s Aliens. When Paul realized Mad About You was a hit.  Jason pushed Helen Hunt into accepting Mad About You! How Paul cowrote a book with Doobie Brother’s frontman, Michael McDonald. Columbo’s Peter Faulk was… difficult. How’d “The Problem with People” get written? Is Paul Broadway bound? *** FOLLOW PAUL: Comedy Special: Paul Reiser: Life, Death, & Rice Pudding Stand-Up: Comedy & Magic Club/Hermosa Beach/April 17 Website: paulreiser.com X: @PaulReiser *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  4. Real Life Ghostbusters – Meet the Ghost Files Guys

    16/07/2024

    Real Life Ghostbusters – Meet the Ghost Files Guys

    Over the past several years people’s belief in ghosts, hauntings, and the supernatural have steadily crept up and recent studies reveal that 67% of Americans believe in the paranormal. Really, no really! With the occult being one of Jason’s favorite topics, he and Peter wanted to examine the phenomenon with today’s hottest ghost hunters. Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej  host Ghost Files – the popular show that  investigates the world's most haunted locations in a quest to prove the paranormal. The unique twist in the Ghost Files format is that the hosting team consists of a true believer and a total skeptic! IN THIS EPISODE: How a teenage Ryan Bergara was transformed into a paranormal believer based on one night on The Queen Mary. The “cutting-edge” technology they use…or is it? Shane & Ryan mostly get along, except for that one time! Where are those voices coming from? The vetting process used to determine where they ghost hunt. Jason witnessed a stabbing in a Halloween Haunted House and the time he and his family stayed in a haunted house and ended up on the street. Why every theater keeps a ghost light! GoogleHEIM: The Top 5 Scary Ghost Movies of all time. *** FOLLOW RYAN & SHANE: Ghost Files Season 2 is coming in 2025 Instagram - @RyanBergara Instagram - @ShaneMadej YouTube – Ghost Files Website – WatcherEntertainment.com X - @wearewatcher *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  5. Jason Alexander: Bat Mitzvah Limousine

    24/06/2021

    Jason Alexander: Bat Mitzvah Limousine

    In which Rob and actor/comedian/director Jason Alexander discuss formative theatre experiences, convincing Martin Short to do The Producers, their biggest stage disasters, and dive deep on the creation of Seinfeld. Plus: Rob answers a question about underrated work in the LoweDown Line. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 h 1 min
  6. Mike Rowe’s Dirtiest Jobs, Joan Rivers Help & His Mother’s Challenge!

    25/06/2024

    Mike Rowe’s Dirtiest Jobs, Joan Rivers Help & His Mother’s Challenge!

    Like most people, you’ve probably heard of Mike Rowe because of his willingness to do over 300 strange, disgusting and unique jobs like – sewer inspector – cow inseminator and shark suit tester as the creator and host of Discovery Channel’s popular show “Dirty Jobs”. But when Jason and Peter heard about his unusual start in the entertainment business, they invited him to discuss that…AND…the secret sauce that made Dirty Jobs a phenomenon. His podcast, “The Way I Heard It”, which has been downloaded nearly 300 million times. His new movie, “Something to Stand For” in theaters June 27th and available HERE. And his dirty joke... on Sesame Street! Really, no Really!!! IN THIS EPISODE: Joan Rivers impact on Mike Rowe, Howie Mandel and many others. Hear Mike’s mother’s criticism led to his creation of Dirty Jobs. Why Mike demanded no “second takes” on any of his shows. The dirty joke on Sesame Street that polarized the audience. How Mike’s became a professional opera singer. Deadliest Catch taught him hammer fighting, yes, hammer fighting! The lost promos that Mike Rowe voiced for the Spice Channel. How many ways can someone say… Mazda? *** FOLLOW MIKE: Website – www.MikeRowe.com Facebook – Mike Rowe X - @MikeRoweWorks YouTube - @TheRealMikeRowe Instagram - @MikeRowe Podcast – The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe Movie – “Something to Stand For” Foundation - Mike Rowe WORKS *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  7. Jerry Seinfeld | Jason Alexander

    08/08/2023

    Jerry Seinfeld | Jason Alexander

    When Jerry Seinfeld joined Stephen over Zoom in 2020 to talk about his new book, "Is This Anything?," the legendary comic compared notes with Stephen about performing without an audience and shared his disdain for the COVID-era elbow bump (Original Air Date: 10/6/20) | Jason Alexander's first love was Shakespeare: he tells Stephen that he started acting with the role of Hamlet in mind, not George Costanza (Original Air Date: 10/2/2017). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min
  8. Bathrooms, Privacy and Seinfeld

    07/02/2023

    Bathrooms, Privacy and Seinfeld

    Jerry Seinfeld famously joked about bathroom stall doors in public bathrooms that don’t go to the floor. It’s a hilarious comedy bit but Jason and Peter take bathroom privacy very seriously, so they had to find the definitive answer. This led them to award winning, public restroom expert, Chad Kaufman who revealed the real reason stall doors aren’t longer AND the shocking truth about bathroom hand blowers. As their investigation deepened, they realized that inadequately sized bathroom doors are just a symptom of a much larger problem in our homes and online. Most of us seem to be okay with the just…the illusion of privacy! So Jason and Peter spoke to world renown white-hat hacker Ralph Echemendia about privacy, hacking and the end of passwords. And to help us retain some dignity now that post Covid many of us are back to work, out and about and forced to use public restrooms, we enlisted the help of an etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman. She offers suggestions and some ground rules for making a trip to the restroom just a bit more comfortable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
  9. Dark Secrets of the $2 Billion Fortune Telling Industry

    23/07/2024

    Dark Secrets of the $2 Billion Fortune Telling Industry

    Psychics. We see their tiny storefront shops in some of the most exclusive zip codes; Beverly Hills, Uptown Manhattan, the fanciest streets in your town – with sun-faded curtains and neon signs promoting palm readings, cures for curses and prophecies from your future. But there’s a much darker side hidden behind the tarot cards and crystal balls. In this episode, Bob Nygaard, a private detective who has recovered millions of dollars for victims of psychic fraud reveals the techniques he uses to surprise and bust corrupt psychics. He also reveals a HUGE SECRET to Jason and Peter about the covert organizations that run many of the psychic scams in an industry with a projected income of over…2 billion dollars a year! Really, no Really! IN THIS EPISODE: Many psychics are part of an organized crime network! Is fortune telling illegal? How psychics identify vulnerable targets. Why law enforcement largely ignores psychic parlor scams. Should psychics be licensed, and the industry regulated? This best-selling writer gave her psychic $17 million dollars! The Seinfeld episode that nailed the psychic con. The 1918 Spanish Flu’s connection to the rise of spiritualism is comparable to COVID’s impact today! Jason’s psychic experience and its joyous outcome. GoogleHEIM: A list of different methods hucksters use to draw unsuspecting marks in. *** FOLLOW BOB NYGAARD: Website - about.me/bob.nygaard X - @buncopi LinkedIN – Bob Nygaard *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  10. Comedian Leanne Morgan: From Housewife to Fame at 57!

    09/04/2024

    Comedian Leanne Morgan: From Housewife to Fame at 57!

    Fame! That mystical quality that often leads young stars to crushing downfalls, addiction, financial ruin, even personal tragedy. So, is it better to become famous later in life, when you hopefully have the wisdom and experience to handle it? For one Tennessee housewife and in-home jewelry salesperson Leanne Morgan, success didn’t happen till her late 50s. That’s when her incredible talent, perseverance and whit enabled her to go from playing small comedy clubs, to arenas, landing a Netflix special, and getting the part of Reese Witherspoon’s big sister in her upcoming comedy with Will Ferrell! When Peter saw Leanne perform, it evoked memories of comedic timing reminiscent of Joan Rivers. When Jason caught her stand-up act, he immediately fell in love. And apparently, he’s not the only one. Her first YouTube comedy special reached - over 50 million views! Really, no Really! And we’re happy to say Leanne is joining us to talk about her special brand of Southern-inspired comedy and what it’s like to hit it big… later in life. IN THIS EPISODE: How a woman peeing on a couch led Leanne to a her successful career in comedy. Really! Dealing with kids leaving home, beagles’ buttholes and menstrual mishaps. Popcorn tubs, hernias & plantar fasciitis aka, date night at a Journey Concert! Learning what a table read is with “little” Reese Witherspoon & Will Ferrell. Talking about family in your act-even when they don’t want you to! What it’s like for Leanne to ‘make it’ in her late 50s. GoogleHEIM: The top 10 things you SHOULD NOT DO…If you don’t want to look old (#10 is controversial) *** FOLLOW LEANNE: Netflix Special: Leanne Morgan: I’m Every Woman Website: LeanneMorgan.com Instagram: @LeanneMorganComedy TikTok: @LeanneMorganComedy YouTube: @LeanneMorganComedy Facebook: @Leanne Morgan X: @LeanneComedy Pre-Order Book: “What in the World?!: A Southern Woman's Guide to Laughing at Life's Unexpected Curveballs and Beautiful Blessings” Watch her on Amazon Prime’s forthcoming feature, You’re Cordially Invited, alongside Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon. *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  11. Mike Campbell: The Man Behind Tom Petty

    15/04/2025

    Mike Campbell: The Man Behind Tom Petty

    Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tom Petty died in 2017, but his music continues to live on thanks to hits like "Refugee", "Here Comes My Girl", and "Runnin' Down a Dream." But recently Jason and Peter were stunned to learn that Petty didn’t write those songs alone. Really, no Really! Mike Campbell was an original member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and co-wrote many of the band's legendary hits and was considered by Petty to be the Heartbreakers’ co-captain. Campbell himself, continues to have an impressive career, now fronting the band The Dirty Knobs and playing and writing music with legendary rockers like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, George Harrison and more. But that got the guys wondering, what it’s like being the “unrecognized talent” regularly standing just behind and co-writing with iconic names? While much of Mike’s career was alongside Petty, he notably gave Don Henley the music for his 1984 hit "The Boys of Summer" and he worked closely with Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin and too many others to name. Campbell just released his first book: Heartbreaker: A Memoir *** ON THIS EPISODE: Where Heartbreaker guitar lines came from. What gives guitarists their “sound”? Mike stores his guitars in a dry-cleaning rack? They say Bob Dylan is “enigmatic” – What does that mean? Tiny clubs vs. stadiums – Which is better to play? On-stage and having to pee. What do you do? How has the music business changed during Mike’s career? Jason has an insane pneumatic couch. ??? Googleheim: Dylan Fans… We gotchu! *** FOLLOW MIKE: Website (tour dates & tickets) - www.thedirtyknobs.com Book - Heartbreaker: A Memoir Instagram: @mikecampbellofficial YouTube - @mikecampbellofficial X - @MikeCampbellHQ Facebook – MikeCampbellOfficial *** FOLLOW ROBERT TILDEN: Spotify: Boyo *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 h 1 min
  12. Tipping: How Not to Tip, When to Tip + How Much to Tip

    20/06/2023

    Tipping: How Not to Tip, When to Tip + How Much to Tip

    How did tipping get so confusing? The Cut, a New York magazine, recently published new guidelines for tipping and suggested a 20% gratuity, regardless of the level of service you received. Really, no Really! The expansion of point-of-sale technology that prompts customers to tip at coffee shops and convenience stores has dramatically changed the way we perceive and engage with tipping. Should you now tip for a pack of gum or bottled water in situations where human interaction is minimal or non-existent? And just as tipping has gotten more confusing and uncomfortable, our tipping choices are prominently displayed on large swivel screens that invite others to scrutinize and judge. To help Jason and Peter navigate and understand the new rules of tipping, they invited Michael Lynn, a professor of consumer behavior and marketing at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration to join them. He has been studying why and how Americans tip for decades. Their Discussion Includes: Why efforts to move away from tipping in America always fail. Many people feel the tipping culture has become, “out of control”. Is a 25% restaurant tip the new 20%? Hatred of the swivel screen. Why raising menu prices and removing tips doesn’t work. New guidelines that perpetuate an already convoluted and often arbitrary tipping culture. Guilt Tipping and the atmosphere of obligation. Generational differences in tipping. Specific examples to help guide your tipping decisions. When it’s okay not to tip! Michael Lynn is a nationally recognized expert on tipping who has written over 70 research publications on this topic. His work on tipping has been covered by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the International Herald Tribune, the Economist, and Forbes as well as by ABC's 20/20, BET's Nightly News, and NPR. You can follow us: Online: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram: @reallynoreallypodcast YouTube: @reallynoreallypodcast TikTok: @reallynoreallypodcast Facebook: @reallynoreallypodcast Twitter: @reallynoreally_   Watch FULL EPISODES on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  13. Banning Social Media …is that the right move?

    28/01/2025

    Banning Social Media …is that the right move?

    As TikTok America’s legal limbo continues, Australia became the first country in the world to ban minors under age 16 from social media. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant warned the world saying, tech companies aren’t doing enough to protect kids online. Really, no Really! While the powers of social media apps are undeniable, the harms they cause are more… enigmatic. Even if harmful effects of social media are established, are bans an effective response? As this international debate rages on, there are millions of parents and young people looking down at their smartphones wondering what if anything they should do differently. To break down the pros and cons of social media we’ve invited Dr. Jacqueline Nesi to make sense of it all. She’s an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, where she studies how technology use affects kids and how parents can help. She’s published over 50 peer-reviewed publications related to youth and technology use, and her work has been funded by organizations like the NIMH, NICHD, and NSF. She’s also testified before U.S. congressional subcommittees at both the national and state level on issues surrounding tech and mental health. *** IN THIS EPISODE: How do we define social media and would a ban even work? So… how does social media affects us? Should kid’s online activities be treated like getting a driver’s license? Default privacy settings. Teaching media literacy is an important facet of modern parenting. What age should kids be allowed to use social media? The social media changes kids are actually asking for. Speaking to kids about dangers like bullying and pornography. Deleting, taking a break, downloading again… deleting again… and again. How Jason altered his social media algorithm in 6 weeks! REAL or FAKE: Jason stumps the panel on potentially actual websites. Google-HEIM: Mistakes! *** FOLLOW JACQUELINE: Website: jacquelinenesi.com X: @jacquelinenesi Substack: Techno Sapiens *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  14. Bryan Cranston on Retirement + That Time he was Wanted for Murder

    02/01/2024

    Bryan Cranston on Retirement + That Time he was Wanted for Murder

    When Jason and Peter read that actor, producer, director, author, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Bryan Cranston was retiring to spend more time with his family, in France, or something like that…they had to find out if it was true. Why would an actor in his prime retire now? The actual answer may surprise you. Really, no Really! He has two Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award nomination - and you probably know him best as Walter White from the series Breaking Bad which won him 6 Primetime Emmys. In this in-studio sit-down, Bryan addresses his curtain call, takes a deep dive into his creative process, and reveals some quite novel and shocking life experiences…like being wanted for murder!   IN THIS EPISODE: Bryan’s final bow: from meth lab to rocking chair? Who wears their old TV wardrobe more, Jason or Bryan? What it feels like to be covered in thousands of bees! Surprising activities he’d embrace after acting. Bryan wrote a memoire why hasn’t Jason? His experience guest hosting “The Late Late Show with James Corden” The recipe for a successful audition. What would happen if George Constanza met Walter White? QUIZ: Cranston or Not Cranston? Googleheim: Retirement is changing drastically and things to do in modern retirement.   FOLLOW BRYAN: Instagram: @BryanCranston X: @BryanCranston Facebook: Bryan Cranston   FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X (Twitter) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 h 3 min
  15. The Magic Words that Change Minds, Win Arguments, and Gain Influence!

    17/12/2024

    The Magic Words that Change Minds, Win Arguments, and Gain Influence!

    In today’s episode, our guest, Dr. Jonah Berger, a Wharton School professor, best-selling author, and world-renowned expert on word of mouth, and consumer behavior…discusses with Jason and Peter, how his cutting-edge research, revealed the six types of words that can increase your impact… in every area of your life! These are the “magic words” that salespeople use to convince clients to buy, customer service reps use to increase satisfaction, lawyers use to persuade juries, and you can use, to motivate people do things they otherwise wouldn’t do!  And by the end of this episode, you’ll understand how, by simply altering your words, you can increase your persuasiveness…by 30%!!!    Really, no Really! IN THIS EPISODE: The 6-types of Magic Words. Why Dr. Berger decided to study the power of words. The astounding difference between “helping” and “being a helper.” Why appealing to our identity is more persuasive than asking for an action. The power of evoking certainty. Revealing the science of contagion. Using language to intentionally manipulate – is that a good or bad thing? The difference between “should” vs “could” in motivating creative problem solving. What really happens when we ask people for advice. What’s the difference between saying a movie, “was good” as opposed to “is good”? Googleheim: What were the first ever words? *** FOLLOW DR BERGER: Website: jonahberger.com X: @j1berger *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  16. What an AI-Generated George Carlin Means for Us All

    13/02/2024

    What an AI-Generated George Carlin Means for Us All

    There’s a brand-new, George Carlin comedy special, which is mystifying and disturbing since he died in 2008! Legendary comedian George Carlin was unceremoniously resurrected from the grave by a comedy podcast claiming to have created an AI-generated Carlin, based upon decades worth of his existing material. The special they created - “I’m Glad I’m Dead”- had the AI created legend commenting on current issues such as mass shootings, America’s class system, streaming services, social media…even Taylor Swift’s sex life…Really, no Really! But the computer-generated version lacks Carlin’s brilliance and has created a brouhaha that leads us to an unsettled legal question…whether training A.I. language learning models on publicly available written, visual and audio content infringes on the copyrights of artists and authors. Is it ethical or legal for someone to create a new George Carlin, without his or his estate’s permission? Jason and Peter needed to find out, so they went to the source, Carlin’s daughter, Kelly Carlin to discuss the controversy, her lawsuit, her dad’s legacy, and what she feels her father would have to say about the current controversy? Kelly Carlin is a storyteller, writer, performer, photographer, a practitioner of Zen Buddhism and the daughter of the legendary comedian George Carlin who died in 2008. Since then, Kelly has upheld his legacy by spreading his life’s work through many media, protecting his work and image in the public sphere, and stepping into the limelight in her own right. IN THIS EPISODE: What’s the purpose of ANY AI-written or performed standup? Was this truly AI-written and performed - does it matter? Future protections for performers and their likenesses. The true story behind George Carlin and his 7 dirty words. Which would you trust more: An experienced doctor or an AI diagnostician? When the AI Carlin feeds the future AI, what happens then?  An AI with empathy, does it exist? The upside to AI hacking comedians, is there one? FOLLOW KELLY: Website: TheKellyCarlinSite.com Memoir: A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up with George Podcast: Waking from the American Dream Instagram: @KellyCarlinisHere X: @kelly_carlin SiriusXM: The Kelly Carlin Show on Sirius XM’s Raw Dog (ch.99)   FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  17. GGACP Classic: Jason Alexander

    11/05/2023

    GGACP Classic: Jason Alexander

    GGACP commemorates the 25th anniversary of the final episode of "Seinfeld" (May 14, 1998) by revisiting this 2020 interview with Tony-winning actor and director Jason Alexander. In this episode, Jason talks about network interference, working with animals, classic "Twilight Zone" episodes, Woody Allen's influence on George Costanza and how a "show about nothing" impacted popular culture. Also, Robert De Niro yuks it up, Liza Minnelli lends a hand, Jason and Martin Short perform "The Odd Couple" and Gilbert warbles a tune from "Duckman"! PLUS: Remembering Joe Besser! "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle"! The genius of Jerry Stiller! The golden age of comedy albums! And Jason gets advice from William Shatner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 h 40 min
  18. Peter Greenberg’s Ultimate Travel Tips & Expat Roadmap

    18/03/2025

    Peter Greenberg’s Ultimate Travel Tips & Expat Roadmap

    Have you ever pondered leaving the country… permanently? Dreamed about a perpetual change of scenery? International job opportunities caught your eye? Moving abroad is not only possible but it’s actually easier than ever! Really, no really! If you’ve ever found yourself musing about any of those possibilities, we’ve got you covered. This is how you do it. Known in the travel industry as “The Travel Detective,” Peter Greenberg broadcasts breaking news and investigative reports from around the world each week as Travel Editor for CBS News. Additionally, Peter hosts The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg, The Royal Tour, and Eye on Travel. *** IN THIS EPISODE: What’s a golden passport? It’s easier than it used to be to move abroad. What prevents people from moving overseas? The most popular states Americans are relocating to. Where to move? Follow the strength of the US dollar. The top 4 considerations when thinking where to move to. Secret flights the airline industry doesn’t want you to know! Gangs, drugs, political instability… are these reasons to avoid countries? Lost luggage? Not with these tips! Drip pricing, change fees, and other avoidable costs! Don’t be a loser! Don’t book flights online. Reasons to avoid room service. Reasons NEVER to stay in a hotel above the 7th floor. How to spot the Air Marshall! The best beds in the hotel business. No vacancy. Really? Is there a trick to beating jet lag? YES! The best app for travelers is…? *** FOLLOW PETER GREENBERG: Website: petergreenberg.com Instagram: @petergreenberg Facebook: @PeterGreenbergWorldwide YouTube: @PeterGreenberg X: @PeterSGreenberg *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  19. The King of Collectibles, Autographs + Costanza Glasses

    13/06/2023

    The King of Collectibles, Autographs + Costanza Glasses

    A Mickey Mantle baseball card recently sold for $12.6 million dollars and the collectibles market is valued at $458 billion dollars… Really, no Really! Jason and Peter marveled why people collect comics, vinyl, sports memorabilia, video games, toys, cars, and autographs. Is it merely an investment or does it speak to something more fundamental about what captivates us? To help explore the psychology of collecting, they invited legendary collector Ken Goldin, who stars in the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch to join them on the podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: How to properly appraise collectables. The staggering percentage of memorabilia that is fake. Are NFT’s a smart collectable and do they’ll hold their value? A first-generation unopened iPhone is worth how much!?! 1.5-million-dollar Mario Brothers game. The most valuable lunch box, bobblehead and Lego bricks. Top-10 most valuable movie props sold at auction. Estimated value of the George Costanza iconic glasses from Seinfeld. The right way to determine what YOU should collect. Watch Ken on Netflix’s "King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch" Follow Ken: Instagram & Twitter: @KenGoldin Online: GoldinAuctions.com   You can follow us: Online: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram: @reallynoreallypodcast YouTube: @reallynoreallypodcast TikTok: @reallynoreallypodcast Facebook: @reallynoreallypodcast Twitter: @reallynoreally_ Watch FULL EPISODES on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  20. Rethinking Cannabis: What Science Tells Us About Legalized Marijuana

    26/11/2024

    Rethinking Cannabis: What Science Tells Us About Legalized Marijuana

    As of November 2024, recreational cannabis is legal in 24 states and it’s available medically or decriminalized in an additional 20. Clearly, the floodgates have opened, and the normalization of marijuana’s positive efficacy has taken hold. But what do we really know about the effects of pot? Is there science-based evidence demonstrating what happens after long-term consumption? Is it true that teen emergency room visits are up, suicides and psychotic episodes are up, and schizophrenia is perhaps caused by cannabis? These became very personal questions when Peter realized he had become addicted to cannabis during the pandemic and struggled to stop. Dr. Bertha Madras, the Director of the Laboratory of Addiction Neurobiology at McLean Hospital, professor of psychobiology at Harvard Medical School and one of nation’s leading experts on marijuana provided answers to all of Jason and Peter’s questions. And if you smoke pot or know someone who does… you may be surprised and shocked by what you’re about to find out. Really, no Really! IN THIS EPISODE: With unprecedented THC levels, marijuana is way more addictive than you think. Has cannabis’ use as a pain reliever been oversold? Marijuana vs alcohol, the negatives will surprise you. Everything in your legally dispensed cannabis you didn’t know about. Signs someone you know may be addicted. The disturbing connections between schizophrenia and pot. Are there definitive studies proving marijuana’s medicinal value? The difference between smoking cannabis and edibles. Jason’s pot allergy. Has the legalization of cannabis set the stage for psychedelics? Google-heim: Other legal things we do that are REALLY bad for us! *** FOLLOW DR. MADRAS: X: @madras_bertha *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
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