Daniel Radcliffe

Topics covered include: The Cheesecake Factory’s experimental tasting kitchen, navigating the technical logistics of the Butt Plug Fight Scene, child stunt doubles, Everything Everywhere as the greatest case for optimism, fantasies of bringing Swiss Army Man 2 to Broadway, Kwan’s mom’s meatballs, overblown headlines, Radcliffe’s karaoke track of choice (“The Real Slim Shady”), the Equus poster in his parents' bathroom, growing up on set of Harry Potter surrounded by legends, hating school but loving learning, hyper-specific personal email addresses, the influence of anime, the history of birds being witnesses in murder trials, and nominal predestination.

Daniel Radcliffe, Tony-winning actor now performing an audience-interactive one-person show. Brett McGurk, former U.S. Middle East advisor and national security analyst. They explore the format and audience role in live theater. They discuss U.S. strikes on Iran, unclear objectives, risks of mission creep, and what larger military shaping operations might involve.

Daniel Radcliffe, the actor from Harry Potter and acclaimed stage performer, talks about returning to Broadway and his show Every Brilliant Thing. He explains how he selects audience members and shares funny stories about working with Tracy Morgan and on The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. The conversation also touches on parenting across UK and US life.

Daniel Radcliffe, famed for playing Harry Potter, joins Jonathan Groff, a Broadway star, and Lindsay Mendez, to discuss their experiences with the Tony-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along. The trio shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including their onstage mishaps and the emotional journey of watching their filmed performances. They also reflect on the challenges of tackling Sondheim's complex lyrics and how their friendship blossomed throughout the process. Plus, Lindsay's pregnancy adds a unique twist to their shared memories!

Exploring the benefits of quitting alcohol with insights from Jordan Peterson, Ben Affleck, and others. Discussing the addictive nature of alcohol, personal struggles with addiction, and the journey to sobriety. Reflecting on the impact of alcohol on health, relationships, and society. Embracing self-discovery, empowerment, and overcoming addiction through love and support.