2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer

In Love with Weed w/ Jake Johnson | 2 Bears, 1 Cave

Jan 22, 2024
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Jake Johnson
Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer are joined by actor, producer, writer, and director Jake Johnson. They discuss the current media landscape, stoner activities, partying at Johnny Depp's house, their admiration for each other's careers, and their experiences working with celebrities like Tom Cruise.
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ANECDOTE

Fast Indie Movie Turnaround

  • Jake Johnson made Self Reliance in a 17-day indie shoot and sold it to Hulu after South by Southwest.
  • He did reshoots and re-edits to darken the third act then added levity to balance tone before release.
INSIGHT

Creators Bypass Old Gatekeepers

  • Jake and Bert observe the media landscape shifting: creators can make work and sell directly to audiences then sell to streamers later.
  • The new paradigm values direct audience relationships over gatekeeper approval.
ADVICE

Negotiate Creative Control Early

  • Bert insists on “no notes” and ownership when he negotiates projects to keep creative control.
  • If you own a project, push for final say rather than accepting external editorial mandates.
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