Overview of Gaten Matarazzo & Sean Giambrone — We Might Be Drunk Podcast (Mark Normand & Sam Morril)
This episode of We Might Be Drunk features hosts Mark Normand and Sam Morril riffing through comedy-world anecdotes, current pop-culture controversy, awards-season chatter, and personal stories, then welcoming guests Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs, voice work) and Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things). The conversation mixes promotional talk about the new film Pizza Movie (Hulu, Apr 3) with nostalgia for ’80s/90s movies, behind-the-scenes child-star experiences, the effects of social media on young actors, and off-the-cuff comedic banter.
Episode highlights (in order)
- Quick opener: hosts celebrate being in Netflix’s Top 10 and joke about WWE, sex anecdotes, and condom stories.
- Chat about cancelled episode mystery and which names were NOT the guest.
- Seth Meyers appearance: praises for Meyers as a “joke guy” who sets up guests well; studio/audience anecdotes.
- Comedy-show bits: Zach Lowe live show anecdote (cut joke), and talk of comics and crowd dynamics.
- Music & performers: riffing on Coldplay, Leonard Cohen vs. Bob Dylan breakup songs, and celebrities branching into other fields (Michael Jordan/NASCAR).
- Oscars and controversy: Timothée Chalamet/ballet remark, Doja Cat’s critical tweets then partial retraction, and broader discussion on cancel culture and “near enemy” targets.
- Industry logistics: rules for Oscar Best Picture nominations and how production/shooting economics pushed filmmakers away from certain locations.
- Sponsor ad-read block (multiple ads).
- Guest segment: Sean Giambrone and Gaten Matarazzo join — discuss Pizza Movie, SXSW premiere, their careers, and working with the film’s creative team.
- Nostalgia talk: both guests discuss favorite older films (Empire Strikes Back, Goonies, Stand By Me, etc.) and how period-pieces influenced their projects.
- Child-star & social-media topics: both reflect on early fame, fan encounters (including awkward ones), coping mechanisms, and deliberately limiting social media use.
- Career moves & auditions: Gaten and Sean on audition types, wanting to shift image, and sometimes getting darker “psychopath” roles.
- Broadway cosplay & weird audience behavior: hosts and guests discuss oddities like fans dressing as show characters for tragic plays and rude patrons.
- Closing plugs: Pizza Movie (Hulu, Apr 3), Mark’s Netflix special (None Too Pleased) in the Top 10, tour dates, and sponsor reminders.
Guests — quick bios & what they promoted
- Gaten Matarazzo
- Known for: Stranger Things
- Discussion points: child stardom, fan encounters, owning a Subaru Forester, auditioning/wanting to move into different roles, Pizza Movie (appears in the film), nostalgia for classic films.
- Sean Giambrone
- Known for: The Goldbergs (started at 13), voice roles (e.g., Clarence)
- Discussion points: growing up on a long-running show, transitioning into new projects, social-media boundaries, Pizza Movie (cast member), taste in classic cinema.
Pizza Movie (described as a throwback/Harold & Kumar-style comedy with surreal/Everything Everywhere All at Once-inspired visuals) — premieres on Hulu April 3.
Notable moments & memorable lines
- Seth Meyers compliment: hosts praise Meyers for being a “joke guy” who understands set-up/punch dynamics.
- Doja Cat moment: hosts applaud her public backtracking for a controversial tweet (used as an example of unusual public retractions).
- Pop-cultural riffing: Mark quips about Knicks/Stephen A. Smith fandom—typical podcast-style one-liners and risky-edged jokes sprinkled throughout.
- Gaten on fame: shares calm, levelheaded perspective about fan interactions and how he avoids social-media rabbit holes.
(These quotes are conversational and comedic in nature — the episode contains typical adult-language humor.)
Key themes & takeaways
- Child stardom requires protective environments: both guests highlight how the people and institutions surrounding young actors shape outcomes.
- Social media is a double-edged sword: avoiding constant engagement can be healthy for mental well-being and career longevity.
- Actors are actively trying to shift typecasting: Gaten and Sean are pursuing varied auditions (including darker or raunchier roles) to broaden their range.
- Nostalgia sells and informs: Pizza Movie and Stranger Things both tap into classic ’80s/90s movie sensibilities; that era’s films remain a creative touchstone.
- Awards and industry gatekeeping are evolving: changes to Oscar nomination rules and the influence of diversity mandates create tension and unintended consequences for creators.
- Comedy relies on context and timing: Seth Meyers appearance and references to live-show dynamics underscore the difference between interviews for TV vs. a live crowd.
Calls to action & promo notes
- Watch Pizza Movie — Hulu release: April 3.
- Mark Normand’s special: None Too Pleased — currently on Netflix and in the Top 10.
- Tour & live shows: hosts and guests mention upcoming dates (U.S. and international touring hinted); check official sites or ticketing platforms for full schedules.
- Sponsors & offers mentioned in the episode:
- Ethos life insurance — ethos.com/drunk (promo mention in ad-read).
- Willie’s Remedy Plus (THC tonic) — drinkwillies.com, code WMBD for 20% off.
- Shopify — shopify.com/drunk trial promo.
- Tempo Meals — TempoMeals.com/drunk for 60% off first box.
- Lucy nicotine pouches — code DRUNK for 20% off.
- Shane Company (jewelry) — sponsor mention at close. (If you want any of these, check the episode ad reads or sponsor landing pages for exact, up-to-date offers.)
Final notes for listeners
- Tone: the episode mixes sharp, adult humor and off-color jokes with genuine industry insight and laid-back conversation about life as working comedians/actors.
- Best for: listeners who enjoy backstage Hollywood stories, child-star perspectives, comedy-banter, and movie/awards-season debate with a salty comedic edge.
- Runtime: (not specified in transcript). Expect an extended conversation with at least two ad-read blocks and a long guest segment.
Enjoy Pizza Movie on Hulu (Apr 3) and Mark Normand’s Netflix special if you liked the conversation.