

Hollywood Handbook
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Hollywood Handbook is an insider's guide to achieving your showbiz dreams from two A-List it-boys who are living theirs. Hayes and Sean provide an exclusive VIP backstage pass into Tinseltown politics, answer questions from unsuccessful listeners, and bring in famous guests to discuss their craft and how they became what they are (famous).
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Dec 2, 2013 • 46min
Michael Showalter, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes help out Engineer Cody in another edition of Engineer My Career and reveal the truth on what really went on behind the scenes while filming The Godfather during Uncommon Commentary. Finally, MICHAEL SHOWALTER drops by to talk about joining the Earwolf family, recall how he had to kick Sean & Hayes out of The State, speak on the pressures of going in and out of the funny zone, share some of his favorite restaurants in town, and explain his decision to become Mr. Crystal Light.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2013 • 36min
Damien Fahey, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes describe their favorite online grocery store TV shows and reveal the truth behind salacious Hollywood events as they read some blind items during Draw The Blinds Up. Then, DAMIEN FAHEY arrives to recall how Sean & Hayes ushered in the new age of music being associated with visual entertainment back when he hosted TRL, dish on who came to him for music video ideas, and cools off by offering nickname tips while answering questions from the Popcorn Gallery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2013 • 48min
Ellie Kemper, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes throw back the curtains on the industry by playing a game of Gmail Roulette and prepare listeners for any type of Hollywood meeting during Let’s Do Lunching. Then, ELLIE KEMPER graciously lends us her time as she recalls old Hollywood Game Nights, chooses her favorite sitcom pitches while playing a game of Ellie-Vator Pitch, tells us if it’s nice to be given clothes to act in, and shares how she’s preparing for her upcoming portrayal of Lady Gaga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2013 • 53min
Paul Rust, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes reveal the real next gen power players of the biz by going through their list of 15 Under 15 Hollywood Up and Comers. Then they educate listeners on what role each 10 Percentary brings to the table during 10 Percentary Elementary. Finally, PAUL RUST does us a solid by dropping by to reminisce about his famous flash mobs, tells us how he stays connected to the world outside of his funny glasses, performs some of his KTLA 5 10 Second Movie Reviews, speaks on working with Quentin Tarankillam on Inglourious Bees, and shares an embarrassing Hollywood moment while answering hard hitting questions from the Popcorn Gallery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2013 • 58min
Paul F. Tompkins, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes share some of their stories from their friendship with Louis Reed and why they are the only ones who have the right to be sad about his death. Then they reopen the Teaser Freezer to dish on the teaser for "That Awkward Moment," starring Zac Afrin and Michael B. Jordan. Finally, PAUL F. TOMPKINS fills in at the last second to recall stories of the Honolulu underground comedy scene, tell us the difference between standup and funny movies, spill secrets of the 'cast biz, and answer some piping hot questions from the Popcorn Gallery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 2013 • 49min
Adam Pally, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes share their thoughts on the new "Batman," explain why Halloween is too commercial, and tell us how their adventures have inspired many films during their segment "The Right Stuff." Then, ADAM PALLY of The Mimby Project, The Happy Enders, and Saving Woodstock drops by to give listeners a scoop on what a day on the set of The Mimby Project is like, answer Sean & Hayes’ question regarding sports on TV, and explain why he doesn't pull any pranks on the set.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2013 • 37min
Donald Glover, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes discuss the well deserved buzz around Scarlett Johnson's performance in the Spike Jonze's "Her." Then, DONALD GLOVER of Mystery Boys, Communion, and The Do Do List stops by to make a really big announcement and give some tips on how to recover from a tanking improv scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2013 • 52min
Blake Anderson, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes respond to all of the recent criticism they've received from the haters by opening up the "Celebrity Burn Journal." They'll let us know which TV shows are the funniest of the funny during the "Survival of The Funniest" and explain the VOD revolution in a segment called "OMG VOD." Then, BLAKE ANDERSON of Workofholics drops by to answer some questions about the writing process behind his show, tells us how he likes to relax, and shares why he never turns the funny off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 2013 • 1h 12min
Jake Johnson, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes take us through their respective journeys and share how they became two A-List it boys. They do a quick recap of the Emmys by discussing Steve Levitan's message during his acceptance speech and open up the "Teaser Freezer" as they analyze the teaser for Regular Joe's "Don Jon." Then, the boys welcome JAKE JOHNSON of the News Girl who tells us how he gets into the "funny zone" by reaching into the "Popcorn Gallery" and performs a scene from the News Girl by hopping into the "Scene Machine."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


