We Might Be Drunk Gaten Matarazzo & Sean Giambrone - Mark Normand & Sam Morril - We Might Be Drunk Podcast
Mar 30, 2026
Gaten Matarazzo, actor who rose to fame young in Stranger Things and now promoting Pizza Movie. Sean Giambrone, TV and voice actor known for The Goldbergs, also promoting Pizza Movie. They talk weird auditions, the pressures of child stardom and social media, old movie shoutouts and Oscar gripes, Star Wars fandom, and why Gen Z drinks less.
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Include Diversity Organically Not For Awards
- To appeal to awards bodies, some films include characters from marginalized groups, which creators should handle organically rather than as checklist items.
- Mark jokes about manufacturing traits (disability, sexuality) to win awards, arguing for authentic inclusion.
Buy Reliable Stuff Not Flashy Toys Early On
- Spend early earnings on durable, sensible purchases rather than flash to avoid buyer's-remorse.
- Gaten bought a reliable Subaru Forester at 17 and praises its longevity and safety rather than flashy choices.
Leaving Social Media Reclaims Joy Of Work
- Young actors increasingly step away from social media because its constant scrutiny isn't fun and creates unhealthy pressure.
- Gaten says he realized social platforms made fame feel less enjoyable and logged off to avoid rabbit holes.
