Key Takeaways
- Jenny Slate joined the podcast remotely from a general store supply closet due to internet issues.
- She recounted an accidental overdose of a THC substance, mistaking drops for droppers.
- Slate discussed the anxieties and complexities of stand-up comedy and performance.
- The unique stop-motion film 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' took seven years to complete.
- Personal habits and childhood experiences significantly influenced her tidiness.
Deep Dive
- Jenny Slate resides on the South Coast of Massachusetts, in an area visible from Martha's Vineyard.
- Her partner co-owns a general store in their community.
- Slate clarified she met her husband in Arctic Norway while filming a movie, not at his general store.
- Guest Jenny Slate discussed her childhood tidiness, potentially a coping mechanism for a messy upbringing.
- A host corrected the colloquial use of 'OCD,' emphasizing the importance of accurate terminology.
- Another host recounted a past roommate's habit of leaving dishes unwashed, causing frustration.
- Jenny Slate discussed her extensive voiceover work, including roles in 'Big Mouth,' 'Bob's Burgers,' and 'The Great North.'
- She expressed surprise that voice acting could become a substantial career, noting its creative yet relaxed demands.
- Slate confirmed she was recording from a supply closet at a general store, detailing the store's history and current setup, including a bar and bookstore.
- Jenny Slate detailed the challenges of living with a 17-month-old child compared to a partner, citing communication barriers.
- She and her partner Ben decided to raise their daughter Ida in Massachusetts after two years in Los Angeles.
- Slate recounted an intense experience after taking three droppers of a THC-based substance, mistaking drops for droppers, leading to disorientation and vomiting; her friend Jane Levy later clarified the correct dosage.
- Jenny Slate discussed her Netflix special 'Stage Fright,' focusing on her complex relationship with fear.
- She described fear as both motivating and daunting for a performer.
- Slate critiqued the common advice to 'just be yourself' when performing, feeling it oversimplified the internal complexities of a performer.
- Jenny Slate expressed anxiety about audience reception in stand-up comedy, specifically fearing dislike and appearing out of control.
- She described performing her current stand-up routine twice weekly in Los Angeles to prepare for a new special, while also balancing childcare.
- The hosts discussed the delicate balance stand-up comedians must strike with their audience, needing both adversarial tension and a sense of teamwork.
- Jenny Slate expressed enjoyment in performing the voice for Marcel the Shell, which originated from a voice she developed in an uncomfortable hotel room with friends.
- The film utilized a unique production process involving improvisation and stop-motion animation, taking seven years to complete.
- Released on June 24th by 824, the film's funding model was described as similar to arts grants, and Isabella Rossellini improvised her role as Marcel's grandmother on her farm.