Jeff Daniels

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  1. Jeff Daniels on the Enemy Within

    JUL 21

    Jeff Daniels on the Enemy Within

    Very few actors have the range to pull off “Dumb and Dumber’s” slack jawed Harry Dunne, while mastering the arc of moral giants like Atticus Finch on stage or Ronald Reagan in the upcoming film “Reykjavík.” Jeff Daniels is that actor. He’s played iconic character driven roles like “The Newsroom’s” Will McAvoy and delivered countless monologues that embrace the better angels of our nature. And now, he’s playing guitar and writing songs that hold up a mirror to the human experience. He joins Nicolle in this episode to talk about the trajectory of his career, choosing a life in Michigan over Hollywood, and the lack of a national moral compass in the Trump era. Plus: a special acoustic guitar performance.   Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content and early access to new episodes of "The Best People." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min
  2. "Jeff Daniels"

    10/04/2021

    "Jeff Daniels"

    This wonderful week brings us thespian-extraordinaire Jeff Daniels. We deep-dive on craft, hear about collaborators from Sorkin to Cagney to Forman, and the essential power of flop sweat. But at the end of the day, it’s all about whatever gets us on the 10/405 interchange quickest. When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter and make it sparkle all week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  3. JEFF DANIELS Went Diving Off Cliffs

    11/28/2023

    JEFF DANIELS Went Diving Off Cliffs

    Seth and Josh welcome another Michigander to the pod, Jeff Daniels! Jeff chats about his guitar collection he expanded during COVID, diving off cliffs while on vacation with family when he was younger, accidentally leaving his wife 18 miles down the road, and even eating "open hamburgers." Executive Producers: Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter  Creative Producer: Sam Skelton  Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson  Mix & Master: Josh Windisch  Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  4. Jeff Daniels: Pitching a No-Hitter

    05/02/2024

    Jeff Daniels: Pitching a No-Hitter

    Jeff and Rob both love performing drama AND comedy! Jeff Daniels joins Rob Lowe to discuss how working with Jim Carrey on “Dumb and Dumber” taught him fearlessness, committing to his thick accent in Netflix’s “A Man in Full,” his memories of the brilliant James Gandolfini, their experiences performing Aaron Sorkin dialogue, watching Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger's process on "Terms of Endearment,” and why Jeff settled down in Michigan.   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.

    1h 2m
  5. Play It Again: Jeff Daniels

    11/27/2024

    Play It Again: Jeff Daniels

    Today, for your holiday week, we’re returning to one of our favorite 2024 conversations with actor Jeff Daniels. Daniels is always writing. Plays, songs, a script or two. Even in interviews you get the sense the Michigan native is trying to relay the stories of his life in a way he’d find compelling as a reader, or listener. Bystander — as a viewer.  We sat in April around the latest chapter of his crime series American Rust (12:30), reprising his role as Police Chief Del Harris. It’s a performance inspired by his midwestern upbringing in Chelsea, Michigan (16:06) and the formative teachings of theater director Marshall W. Mason (21:20). Then, Daniels reflects on his arrival to New York City in 1976 (24:06), performing in Lanford Wilson’s play Fifth of July (27:20), and his early on-screen roles in Jonathan Demme’s Something Wild (31:10), Woody Allen’s The Purple Rose of Cairo (34:20), and Noah Baumbach’s The Squid and the Whale (44:20). On the back-half, we walk through his years making The Newsroom (51:48), working with screenwriter (and then playwright) Aaron Sorkin (53:20), and how the two of them reimagined Atticus Finch and To Kill a Mockingbird for both Broadway (59:49) and what he calls “a country at a crossroads” (1:05:33). To close, we sit with the utility of good writing in this fraught era (1:10:30), and a musical tribute to his late father, Robert (1:15:32). Thoughts or future guest ideas? Email us at sf@talkeasypod.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 13m
  6. George Clooney with Special Guest Jeff Daniels

    09/21/2021

    George Clooney with Special Guest Jeff Daniels

    On this episode of the Absolutely Not podcast, Heather is recording from her hotel in Venice,Italy. She has already spent too much money and is waiting for the hotel to kick her out once they realize she cannot actually afford this lifestyle. Jeff and Heather discuss the rose and thorn of their trip thus far and hopefully their marriage makes it to the next stop, Firenze.   This episode was brought to you by Venus for Pubic Hair and Skin. Check out gillettevenus.com to learn more about why these products have been flying off shelves everywhere.   Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 min
  7. Best of Not My Job

    08/13/2022

    Best of Not My Job

    Steve Buscemi, Lars Ulrich, Aidy Bryant, Alan Cummings, and Jeff Daniels play Not My Job. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    49 min
  8. Jeff Daniels Was Supposed to Take Over the Family Lumber Business

    05/14/2019

    Jeff Daniels Was Supposed to Take Over the Family Lumber Business

    By 1976, college student Jeff Daniels was pretty sure he didn't want to follow his father into the Michigan lumber trade. But he wasn't sure he could make it as a working actor -- until one of the founders of Manhattan's legendary Circle Repertory Company spotted him at Eastern Michigan University. It was a short hop from Circle Rep to his screen breakthrough in Terms of Endearment, but Daniels' commitment to the stage has never waned. That commitment bore a Tony nomination this year (Daniels' third) for his magnificent performance in Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird adaptation on Broadway. Daniels and Alec discuss the craft required to play Atticus Finch, the very different craft required to play alongside Jim Carrey in Dumb & Dumber, and Daniels' unusual decision to move back to his Michigan hometown with his wife and child while building a Hollywood career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
  9. The Stories of Actor Jeff Daniels

    04/14/2024

    The Stories of Actor Jeff Daniels

    Actor Jeff Daniels is always writing. Plays, songs, a script or two. Even in interviews you get the sense the Michigan native is trying to relay the stories of his life in a way he’d find compelling as a reader, or listener. Bystander — as a viewer.  He joins us this week around the latest chapter of his crime series American Rust (12:30), reprising his role as Police Chief Del Harris. It’s a performance inspired by his midwestern upbringing in Chelsea, Michigan (16:06) and the formative teachings of theater director Marshall W. Mason (21:20). Then, Daniels reflects on his arrival to New York City in 1976 (24:06), performing in Lanford Wilson’s play Fifth of July (27:20), and his early on-screen roles in Jonathan Demme’s Something Wild (31:10), Woody Allen’s The Purple Rose of Cairo (34:20), and Noah Baumbach’s The Squid and the Whale (44:20). On the back-half, we walk through his years making The Newsroom (51:48), working with screenwriter (and then playwright) Aaron Sorkin (53:20), and how the two of them reimagined Atticus Finch and To Kill a Mockingbird for both Broadway (59:49) and what he calls “a country at a crossroads” (1:05:33). To close, we sit with the utility of good writing in this fraught era (1:10:30), and a musical tribute to his late father, Robert (1:15:32). For questions, comments, or to join our mailing list, reach me at sf@talkeasypod.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 15m
  10. Ep. 406 — Jeff Daniels

    09/24/2020

    Ep. 406 — Jeff Daniels

    Growing up in small-town Michigan, Jeff Daniels seemed destined to join the family lumber business. But after a teacher spotted his acting talent, his life took a turn down a different path. Jeff’s award-winning career has spanned nearly three decades and more than 80 films and television appearances, as well as highly acclaimed Broadway roles. Through it all, he’s made Chelsea, Michigan his home base, proving he could be a Hollywood success outside of the limelight. Jeff spoke with David about his early theater days in New York City, why Aaron Sorkin’s writing in The Newsroom on the hope and optimism of America still resonates today, and his latest role playing former FBI director James Comey in the Showtime miniseries The Comey Rule. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 9m
  11. Jeff Daniels: Watching Dan Campbell coach is like Spinal Tap at 11

    04/23/2024

    Jeff Daniels: Watching Dan Campbell coach is like Spinal Tap at 11

    Rich and the guys react to the Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater that put the Denver Nuggets up 2-0 in their NBA Playoffs series against LeBron and the  Lakers, and to the Knicks torrid comeback to take a 2-games-to-none lead against the 76ers. Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming Netflix series ‘A Man in Full’ based on the Tom Wolfe bestselling novel, the ascension of his beloved Detroit Lions, his famous death scene in ‘Speed,’ and shares some great stories about his ‘Terms of Endearment’ co-star Jack Nicholson.   Rich breaks down the 2024 NFL Draft QB class and how the high hopes for the 2021 QB class went up in flames instead. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min
  12. Jeff Daniels On "To Kill A Mockingbird" | Colbert Classic

    08/20/2022

    Jeff Daniels On "To Kill A Mockingbird" | Colbert Classic

    Actor Jeff Daniels said that the racial themes of his Broadway play "To Kill A Mockingbird" are a stark wake-up call to a certain group of theater goers. 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

    12 min
  13. Jeff Daniels | One Fine Day

    05/01/2024

    Jeff Daniels | One Fine Day

    The judge in Trump’s hush money trial threatened to jail the former president for violating his gag order, pro-Palestinian protests continue to ramp up on college campuses, and a Senate candidate from West Virginia is running some bizarre campaign ads. Jeff Daniels shares his personal experiences of being tempted by the intoxicating effects of Hollywood stardom, and why he sees similar fame-chasing behavior among politicians like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz. Watch Jeff’s latest project, “A Man In Full,” premiering Thursday on Netflix. 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

    25 min
  14. The LeBron-Davis Tandem, Denver’s Big Rally, Desus & Mero, and Jeff Daniels

    09/23/2020

    The LeBron-Davis Tandem, Denver’s Big Rally, Desus & Mero, and Jeff Daniels

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the Nuggets' comeback win in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals vs. the Lakers, as well as the player combination of LeBron James and Anthony Davis and where it ranks among the historic NBA duos (3:04). Then he is joined by Showtime’s Desus Nice and The Kid Mero to discuss NYC during the pandemic; New York sports; the NBA playoffs; MLB, adjusting to doing ‘Desus & Mero’ from home; interviewing late-night icon David Letterman; their new book, ‘God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons From the Bronx’; and more (24:45). Finally Bill talks with actor Jeff Daniels about some of his past work including ‘Terms of Endearment,’ ‘Speed,’ ‘Dumb and Dumber,’ and ‘The Newsroom’; Jim Carrey’s comedy run in the mid-'90s; performing on and off Broadway; his new two-part Showtime miniseries ‘The Comey Rule’; and more (1:15:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 5m
  15. Ep. 123: "A Modern Day D-Day On November 3rd" (feat. Jeff Daniels)

    09/26/2020

    Ep. 123: "A Modern Day D-Day On November 3rd" (feat. Jeff Daniels)

    One of the central figures in American history that will forever be tied to Donald Trump winning the 2016 election and Trump's corrupt and chaotic time in the White House, is former FBI Director James Comey. His story will now be memorialized in a Showtime two-part series called "The Comey Rule," starring Jeff Daniels as Comey. Daniels, one of American's most beloved and versatile actors, joins Michael to discuss why he decided to play Comey, why they had to fight to get this on the air before election day and how America is facing a "modern day D-Day on November 3rd." They also discuss their home state of Michigan, Daniels' role of a lifetime as Atticus Finch in the Aaron Sorkin adaptation of "To Kill A Mockingbird" on Broadway and whether the cinematic experience can make a comeback after the pandemic. Also, Michael shares his latest thoughts on what transpired this week, the Supreme Court battle ahead of us, the importance of checking your voter registration status and the electoral tsunami that is brewing. Jeff Daniels stars in "The Comey Rule" on Showtime https://www.sho.com/the-comey-rule The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan, founded by Jeff Daniels https://www.purplerosetheatre.org/ Watch Jeff Daniels in Noam Baumbach's "The Squid and the Whale" on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/70020750 Jeff Daniels in the famous "The Newsroom" scene on why America is not the greatest country in the world https://youtu.be/16K6m3Ua2nw All three seasons of The Newsroom are available on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/the-newsroom Are you registered to vote? Please check your status here! https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ The article Michael mentioned. Must-read! ‘Green’ billionaires behind professional activist network that led suppression of ‘Planet of the Humans’ documentary The Michael Moore-produced ‘Planet of the Humans’ faced a coordinated suppression campaign led by professional climate activists backed by the same ‘green’ billionaires, Wall Street investors, industry insiders and family foundations skewered in the film. https://thegrayzone.com/2020/09/07/green-billionaires-planet-of-the-humans/ Music in episode: "Michigan, My Michigan" - Jeff Daniels https://open.spotify.com/track/1FsyvfGVg45wgkUjK7NXMB A Rumble underwriter -  Try Gabi.com to compare and buy home and auto insurance. It's free! http://www.gabi.com/rumble A transcript of this conversation will soon be available at: https://rumble.media/

    1h 32m
  16. Jeff Daniels with a message for undecideds. And the passing of RBG.

    09/20/2020

    Jeff Daniels with a message for undecideds. And the passing of RBG.

    Ruth Bader Ginsburg has tragically died as the future of the Supreme Court becomes a top campaign issue. Brian interviews Jeff Daniels and writer/director Billy Ray from the new series The Comey Rule, airing September 27 and 28 on Showtime. Go to votesave.us/btc to register to vote or to verify your registration. Written by Brian Tyler Cohen Produced by Sam Graber Recorded in Los Angeles, CA https://www.briantylercohen.com/podcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min
  17. Fallout Over the Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Ruling | Desus Nice, The Kid Mero & Jeff Daniels

    09/25/2020

    Fallout Over the Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Ruling | Desus Nice, The Kid Mero & Jeff Daniels

    A grand jury ruling about Breonna Taylor's death sparks protests, Desus Nice and The Kid Mero talk "God-Level Knowledge Darts," and Jeff Daniels discusses "The Comey Rule." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  18. CBS Sunday Morning, September 5, 2021

    09/05/2021

    CBS Sunday Morning, September 5, 2021

    In our cover story, Erin Moriarty investigates how some businesses are being affected by a shortage of staff -- and how lower-wage workers are finding new career opportunities. Martha Teichner looks at how, 20 years later, 9/11 is being remembered and taught. John Dickerson talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Richard Drew about the searing pictures he took on 9/11, and Tracy Smith sits down with actor Jeff Daniels, star of "American Rust"; 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

    43 min
  19. Ep. 170: Jeff Daniels & Daniel Ellsberg -- Rumble 25 Million LIVE

    03/05/2021

    Ep. 170: Jeff Daniels & Daniel Ellsberg -- Rumble 25 Million LIVE

    On Monday, March 1st, the "Rumble with Michael Moore" podcast surpassed 25 million downloads. To celebrate, we recorded a special livestream episode of Rumble on YouTube with some of our favorite guests from the first 14 months, which we are sharing in multiple parts. In this episode, Michael is first joined by Emmy Award-winning actor, Michigander, and new fashion icon Jeff Daniels. They discuss his viral moment at the Golden Globes, the first days of the Biden administration and getting vaccinated and getting back to work. Next, Michael is joined by Pentagon Papers whistleblower and peace activist, Daniel Ellsberg. They discuss how we handle this era of mass delusion with so many of our fellow Americans living in a different universe than us, the perils of climate change and nuclear weapons, balancing optimism over despair and Mike Tyson. Listen to our previous episode with Ellsberg:  Episode 2: We Are The Wrong Side (Featuring Daniel Ellsberg) https://rumble.media/episode/ep-2/ Listen to our previous episode with Daniels:  Episode 123: “A Modern Day D-Day On November 3rd” (Featuring Jeff Daniels) https://rumble.media/episode/123-a-modern-day-d-day-on-november-3rd-featuring-jeff-daniels/ Watch the two movies Michael mentioned: "All In: The Fight for Democracy" https://www.amazon.com/All-Fight-Democracy-Stacey-Abrams/dp/B08FRQQKD5 "Time" https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08J7DDGJY If you want to watch the full four-hour + broadcast of our 25 million special, subscribe (for free) and watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vmvLtXtu7tA

    1 hr
  20. Reconsidering Comey

    09/26/2020

    Reconsidering Comey

    On the Gist, a Twitter bug. In the interview, actor Jeff Daniels and writer Billy Ray are here to discuss the new two-night mini-series The Comey Rule on Showtime. The mini-series focuses on the story James Comey in the fall of 2016, and even though both Daniels and Ray had certain perceptions of how poorly James Comey handled it all, working on this project really revealed the humanity and struggle of this public servant. Mike talks with them about the creative process, adapting such recent history, and their new views on the man. The Comey Rule premieres on Showtime on Sunday, September 27. In the spiel, Daniel Cameron's wife is white. Email us at thegist@slate.com Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    32 min
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