The conversation is a humorous and playful exchange between two individuals, discussing various light-hearted topics such as their encounters on public transport, shared dreams, and mutual admiration for each other’s work. They touch on personal anecdotes, including meeting celebrities like Gordon Ramsay, and joke about fitness, superhero roles, and hypothetical scenarios like Wolverine the Musical. The dialogue also explores their thoughts on manners, dating experiences, and playful banter about getting a Brazilian butt lift. The interaction is characterized by a relaxed, friendly, and comedic tone, highlighting their chemistry and mutual respect.
Meeting and Initial Conversation
- The podcast begins with a light-hearted and casual exchange between the hosts.
- They discuss a recent encounter on a bus and a dream one host had about the other.
- A playful conversation about the host's wife knowing about their "date."
"I saw you the other day did you on a bus oh yes yeah I remember I was on the bus and you were just standing at the window no awkwardly your face was imprinted on the bus."
- Recollection of a recent encounter where one host saw the other on a bus, highlighting a humorous and awkward moment.
"And then before that you in my dream really what happened essentially this is our second date does your wife know they on a date right now she does know that she does yes good."
- A humorous conversation about one host dreaming about the other and jokingly referring to the podcast as their second date, with a playful mention of one host's wife being aware of it.
Discussion on Control and Preferences
- The hosts talk about personal preferences, particularly around food and control.
- One host reveals they are a control freak when it comes to how ketchup is served.
"Serena Blair Blair Serena everything has a brook some ketchup oh yes please where do you like it on top just on the side I don't like it everywhere okay it's too much that it's I'm a control freak I don't know I can't have it everywhere."
- The host shares their preference for having ketchup on the side rather than all over, indicating a need for control in small details.
"Thanks for letting me pour for you as a control freak that i' say that is a great sign for day."
- The other host acknowledges the control freak nature and humorously appreciates the opportunity to pour ketchup.
Career and Education Backgrounds
- Both hosts have journalism degrees, but their career paths diverged significantly.
- One host turned their degree into a successful career, while the other did not.
"You've got a journalism degree yes so do I do you so similar but you actually turned it into a living yeah I ignored it didn't."
- The hosts discuss their similar educational backgrounds in journalism, with one host successfully utilizing it in their career.
Film and Career Highlights
- Discussion about notable films and roles, including Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Detective Pikachu.
- A humorous reflection on the creative process and hindsight.
"Deadpool first W room so that's the sequel to Deadpool 2 and Deadpool and then what was it detective Pikachu well nothing to do with Pikachu and I probably come to think of it could have been a little bit more creative with the titles well hindsight is beautiful thing it is I know isn't it."
- The host reflects on their roles in Deadpool and Detective Pikachu, humorously noting the lack of creativity in the titles and the value of hindsight.
Physical Fitness and Superhero Roles
- Conversation about physical fitness, specifically bench pressing, and the expectations tied to superhero roles.
- One host humorously downplays their physical capabilities.
"So how much do you bench no not much I'll uh show very little go I'm not like that's part of being a superhero no I'm I'm pretty much out of testosterone thankfully."
- The host humorously downplays their ability to bench press, contrasting the expectation of physical prowess associated with superhero roles.
"Oh God that is gross um H though that guy is a beast bench me probably probably okay yeah cool yes he could do a lot of things I didn't mean like that I just meant that he could probably live two places so I've wanted to have someone to live me places."
- The conversation shifts to discussing another person, H, who is described as physically strong, with a playful misunderstanding about lifting.
Wolverine Facts and Filming Challenges
- Wolverines release a smell from their anal glands when frightened.
- They are the largest member of the weasel family.
- Their breeding season is between April and August.
"Did you know that the Wolverine is the largest member of the weasel family and also did you know that their breeding season is between April and August which is like perfect timing."
- Provides factual information about wolverines, emphasizing their size and breeding season.
Unique Personal Preferences
- The speaker has specific conditions for intimacy, including warm weather, a northwesterly breeze at 10 knots, and Baldi playing on low.
"I can't even make love unless the weather is warm and there's a light northwesterly breeze coming in around 10 knots, Baldi playing on low, it's very specific and a mouthful of chicken."
- Highlights the speaker's unique and humorous personal preferences for intimacy.
People's Sexiest Man Alive 2010
- The speaker was voted People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2010.
- There is a humorous reflection on letting oneself go since then.
"So you were voted People's sexiest man alive in what 2010? How does it feel to have let yourself go right just hanging on by a thread."
- Discusses the speaker's past recognition and humorously addresses the concept of aging and maintaining one's appearance.
Date Etiquette and Manners
- Discussion on whether it is acceptable to talk and eat on a date.
- The speaker was brought up with strict manners, such as no elbows on the table and no talking with the mouth full.
- Contrastingly, another speaker mentions eating in front of the television and not as a family.
"Is it okay to talk and on a date like talk and eat? I do it all the time."
"Were you brought up with a lot of manners like that like I was manners no elbows on the table do not with the mouth for we only ate in dinner in front of the television."
- Explores different upbringings and manners related to dining and social interactions.
Struggles with Finding True Love
- Mention of struggling to find true love.
- Meeting Gordon Ramsey and his daughter Tilly.
"Struggling to find one true love I don't understand I met Gordon Ramsey today did you yes I'm not trying to name drop but I met Gordon Ramsey and Tilly his daughter."
- Combines personal struggles with a casual mention of meeting a celebrity chef and his daughter, highlighting a mix of personal and social interactions.
Cooking with Gordon Ramsey
- The speaker cooked with Gordon Ramsey and his daughter Tilly.
- Expresses that the current experience is preferable to the previous one.
"What were you cooking with them I did yeah we did you we cooked with them oh cool well glad you had fun doing that no no this is much better."
- Shows a preference for the current interaction over a previous cooking experience with a famous chef.
Lead Poisoning and Adamantium
- Mention of lead poisoning not looking sexy in six months.
- A humorous reference to adamantium.
"The lead poisoning is not going to look sexy in about 6 months from now I'm pretty sure this is yeah is this technically adamantium but okay."
- Uses humor to address potential health concerns and references a fictional metal from popular culture.
Second Dates
- The speaker is not at liberty to discuss second dates.
"Have you done second dates I'm not a liberty to sa."
- Indicates a reluctance or inability to discuss personal dating experiences further.
Favorite Dates
- Discussion on favorite date, with a humorous and nonchalant attitude.
- Emphasis on the non-disclosure of specific personal information.
"Oh so I can't actually disclose that kind of information. Do you have a favorite? Well, apart from this one."
- The speaker humorously deflects the question about their favorite date, suggesting a light-hearted and guarded approach to personal questions.
"Don't worry, I'm literally dead inside. I don't care."
- The speaker expresses a humorous detachment, indicating a casual attitude towards the conversation.
Wolverine Haircut
- Criticism of the Wolverine haircut, considering it problematic.
- Connection made between the haircut and environmental concerns, specifically the ozone layer.
"What do you think of the Wolverine haircut? Like seriously, be honest with me. Yeah, it's problematic."
- The speaker seeks genuine opinions on the Wolverine haircut, acknowledging its potential issues.
"I think the ozone layer is mainly due to him and the hairspray. A lot of hairspray to get it up there."
- The speaker humorously blames the Wolverine haircut for environmental damage, highlighting the excessive use of hairspray.
Wolverine the Musical
- Discussion on the idea of a Wolverine musical, with a humorous take on the concept.
- Mention of the speaker's missed opportunity to sing as Wolverine.
"Did you sing as Wolverine? No. Damn, I'm going to slice them. I'm going to DCE. It's missing a trick there. Wolverine the musical."
- The speaker jokes about the idea of a Wolverine musical, expressing regret over not participating in it.
"Come on, you watch. Come on, surely you've pitched that. No, I am now though. Thanks."
- The speaker humorously considers pitching the idea of a Wolverine musical, showing a playful attitude towards creative suggestions.
Getting Him to Agree to the Film
- Clarification that the speaker’s badgering did not influence the decision to do the movie.
- Mention of the subject’s midlife crisis as the actual reason for agreeing to the film.
"A lot of people think that it was my badgering that got him to do the movie. It wasn't. It was his own midlife crisis."
- The speaker dispels the myth that they influenced the decision, attributing it instead to a midlife crisis.
"I heard you would turn up on anoun outside his house. I've lived for 4 months under his bed."
- The speaker humorously exaggerates their efforts to influence the decision, indicating the lengths they would go to.
Relationship with Ryan
- Discussion on the speaker’s relationship with Ryan, including humor and honesty about their dynamic.
- Mention of not speaking directly to Ryan, instead communicating through a manager.
"You don't think me and Ryan are a good match? I think he a good match for anyone, even Blake. Okay, I tell her that all the time, you know, and she agrees."
- The speaker humorously questions their compatibility with Ryan, suggesting that even Ryan’s wife agrees with the sentiment.
"I don't actually speak to him. Oh, okay. Well, you get your manager to speak to him. Yeah, I mean, I was AI in the movie. I never was on the set with him."
- The speaker reveals that they do not speak directly to Ryan, highlighting the use of intermediaries and their role as AI in the movie.
Ryan’s Reputation
- Discussion on Ryan’s reputation, comparing his charm to that of notorious figures.
- Reflection on the impact of Ryan’s charm on the speaker’s perception of their interaction.
"The reputation is terrible. I mean, it comes across very Charming, funny, you know, in the way like Ted Bundy was apparently Charming."
- The speaker draws a controversial comparison between Ryan’s charm and that of Ted Bundy, suggesting a complex perception of his character.
"Now you're saying that, like, I'm kind of thinking about our inter a bit differently because he was smiling. He did have real..."
- The speaker reflects on their interaction with Ryan, reconsidering their perception based on his charm and demeanor.
Comparing Deadpool and Wolverine as Boyfriends
- Discussion on who would make a better boyfriend: Deadpool or Wolverine.
- Wolverine is described as emotionally stunted.
- Mention of Wolverine having more lines in one scene than in previous movies combined.
"Wolverine is like just emotionally stunted in almost every way, shape, and form."
- Highlights Wolverine's emotional unavailability, suggesting he might not be the best boyfriend.
"In this movie, he has in one scene more lines than he's ever had in any one of the movies possibly combined."
- Indicates that Wolverine's character development in the movie is more extensive than in previous films.
Personal Interactions and Relationship Dynamics
- Discussion on a personal encounter where someone tried to kiss the speaker.
- The incident made the speaker feel unsafe.
- Exploration of relationship dynamics, including mind games and toxicity.
"He tried to kiss me as I was walking."
- Describes an unwanted advance, contributing to a sense of discomfort and boundary violation.
"He knows that I went on a date with you, and he tried to kiss you. I felt unsafe."
- Highlights feelings of insecurity and the complexities of personal relationships.
"I rang him. Okay, right, so you're playing some mind games there. You're a bit toxic."
- Acknowledges the use of psychological tactics in relationships, admitting to a degree of toxicity.
Discussion on Names and Identity
- Conversation about the significance of names in relationships.
- The speaker's last name is "de Molinberg," and they discuss whether a partner should take their name upon marriage.
- The idea of changing names and its implications for identity.
"My partner has to take my name."
- Asserts the speaker's preference for their partner to adopt their surname, reflecting traditional views on name-changing in marriage.
"Hugh de Molinberg sounds good."
- Considers the aesthetic and cultural implications of a partner adopting the speaker's last name.
Plans and Personal Choices
- Mention of plans to go to Brazil for a Brazilian butt lift.
- Discussion on the need for the procedure and its implications.
- Talk about recovery and the practical aspects of undergoing such a procedure.
"I heard you're going to Brazil to get a butt lift."
- Indicates the speaker's upcoming plans and the elective nature of the procedure.
"I've always thought that you needed one."
- A light-hearted, possibly sarcastic remark on the necessity of the procedure.
"I don't know what the recovery is on the butt lift. I think it's quite hard on the butt."
- Discusses the practical challenges and recovery process associated with the surgery.