Armchair Expert episode 416

Paul Feig (filmmaker)

Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Freaks and Geeks, Minx) is a director, writer, and producer. Paul joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his tendency for making female-led movies, why he loves gin so much, and why he wears suits every day. Paul and Dax talk about how they attended the same dinner party once, how writing for film and television differ, and why making movies that challenge genres is so important. Paul explains how he got admitted to USC film school, how he was once a Ronald McDonald, and why he really does not like being in nature.

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Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Freaks and Geeks, Minx) is a director, writer, and producer. Paul joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his tendency for making female-led movies, why he loves gin so much, and why he wears suits every day. Paul and Dax talk about how they attended the same dinner party once, how writing for film and television differ, and why making movies that challenge genres is so important. Paul explains how he got admitted to USC film school, how he was once a Ronald McDonald, and why he really does not like being in nature.

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  1. 0:00welcome welcome welcome to armchair expert experts on Expert I'm Dak Shepard and I'm joined by The Duchess of duth
  2. 39:16was as innocent as that yeah yeah and I put out this tweet when we closed the deal and everything which I still regret
  3. 1:20:09why don't you come out with a celebrity thong underwear called thunderwear so [Laughter]
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