Some important talks tonight. About children, and why none of us should have them. And about TV, and why we’re still watching it. And we start the process of making some TV tonight. Also, coughing. A LOT of coughing. Sorry. Enjoy!
QUESTIONS:
*Do you guys know the Off Topic Radio podcast? They’re like you but less funny. Thoughts? — Mark McKibben
If The Magical Talking Hat was turned into a movie who would you want cast in it? — Craig
*indicates that question was abridged from its original form.
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Judi Dench can play me in the MTH movie lol.
That’s perfect! Judi Dench is awesome 🙂
Nope, I’m going to have to disagree. Much as a love Dame Judi, I don’t think she can pull off a convincing Sue. Her range isn’t quite broad enough for all the nuances.
Right now, I’m debating amongst Helen Mirren, Emma Thompson, and Dianne Wiest.
Any of those ladies would be cool! Thanks Hat!
I think Dame Dench could pull it off, but Emma Thompson would be more likely to nail it.
When I saw “The Golden Compass,” I thought Sam Elliot would make a good choice to play Will — of course an older version of Will and Sam’d have to shave the mustache. But I actually think Tony nailed it with John Corbett.
Hmm, I still like the idea of Will in that scene in Golden Compass when the soldiers are about to shoot Iorek Byrnison. Wait…wait…I think Will and Tony should do that scene with Will as Lee Scoresby and Tony as Iorek Byrnison. Tony can beat his chest and roar threateningly at the soldiers, and then just as they’re about to fire on him, Will comes up behind and pulls a gun on the captain:
Will: Let’s not be too hasty now… There’s no need for a dust-up. (beat) Howdy Tony, heard you were having some trouble down south, but didn’t know how to spring ya. You figure on joining in this turkey shoot?
Tony: *Growl* (doing his best Brit accent) Yes, I have a contract with the girl.
I like the way you both keep saying–“oh, but s/he’d be too old”–like you’re really casting the movie.
Oliver Platt seems right for Tony. Alternatively, Zach Galifanakis.
Beth — Rachel McAdam (as she was in “The Time Traveller’s Wife” or “Slings and Arrows”)
Bloodsparrow — Emma Stone (as in “Zombieland)
Mark McKibben — well I’m going to go with James Marsters ’cause, *dang,* I want to be in a movie with James Marsters. Wait, I’m not playing myself. *dang*
(I met him, btw [not Mark, James Marsters]–talked to him about Shakespeare for about 10 minutes at a cocktail party at a Con. I’ve never met someone who thought and spoke as quickly as that. Either he’s a genius, or he’s on something, or perhaps both. I know he wears several Nicotine patches–he doesn’t smoke anymore but just switched to patches as a better Nicotine delivery system.)
Another possibility for Mark–Dennis Leary?
Julianne Moore somehow seems spot on for The Producer.
I’ll go with Louis CK for Azure Talon, except that I think Louis CK is my brother–not as in he’d be good to play my brother, but as in sometimes when I watch Louis CK’s TV show or stand-up I say to myself, that’s not some guy named “Louis CK” it’s Scott. Scott’s leading a double life as this other guy.
I think John Francis Daley (Lance Sweet on “Bones” or as the kid in “Freaks & Geeks”) could do a great job as me. I think there’s even a little bit of a resemblance. Maybe Tina Majorino would be good too.
I’m honored with Louis C.K.
Emma Stone? Nice!
I like how all the actors for other people age them 10 years, but I just keep getting younger. 😀
These videos are doubly useful as either lessons in parenting or more evidence for Tony’s no child policy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq2T7jP7dpQ&list=RD025wlAk85LshU
I’ve always though Oliver Platt would play a good me. Outside of that… maybe Fat Jerry OConnell like he was in Stand By Me.
Tony: “For those of you joining us for the first time…”
Producer in the other room: “Sorry.”
LOL!
“Too soon!”
Man, the Producer is in rare form this episode!
William as the guy from Momento –
Maybe that’s WHY William is doing so many podcasts. So he has empirical evidence about things he’s done and said.
William implying that the employees of the water park would point out if Tony shouldn’t have been on the bridges.
William, do I need to remind you about funnel cake and wasps??? You should know better.
Ellen Page is younger than me by a little bit more than a decade, but I’m very flattered.
I want to see Jon Hodgeman and William H Macy play you guys.
Colm Meaney! He’s played a Welshman before!
(Colm Meaney was O’Brian from ST:NG & DS9.)
Yeah, you know, on second thought, given that I’m already pretty short in real life, I’m certainly not going to remain short in my fantasy movie life! (*throws something at Tony*)
I know.
Dave Chapelle should play ME.
Seconded.
For casting of Dave of Id… David Duchovny.
I also agree that John Corbett would be a good fit for William. However, if we didn’t mind someone a little older, Bryan Cranston could work too.
Tony’s Illness: Sorry to hear you weren’t feeling well when you recorded this, but at this point in my listening, I’m wondering if the illness affected brain and that’s why my name appeared in the show title.
Too Soon: Yup.
John Hodgman: That sounds like it was fun.
Water Park: That sounds entirely wretched.
Off Topic Radio Podcast: While you might not believe in it, it’s real and apparently plays on some NPR stations.
While James Marsters wouldn’t be bad, Paul Giamatti for me would be intensely awesome. Or at the very least, I’d love to see him read for the role. ^_^
Producer: Paget Brewster
Tony: Bill Murray, though John Malkovich wouldn’t be a bad choice
William: Steve Martin
My husband (yes, we’re married now, and yes, I’m blaming that hoopla for why I am behind in episodes!) says he would watch a movie with Anne Hathaway cast as me. He also said he would prefer to watch that movie if Natalie Portman were cast as me, but I think that’s just because he has a crush on Natalie Portman.
I think Oliver Platt is a good choice for Tony. He (Oliver, not Tony) was in a few episodes of West Wing, but even that was about a decade ago now. I’m so glad you mentioned he was in Three Muscateers, I had forgotten that connection. I was also glad you said that the guy from My Big Fat Greek Wedding was the same guy as the Applebee’s commercial, because I’d been thinking that for a while now.
Good episode!