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'The Celebrity Traitors’ star Richard E. Grant joins the show. Over fish, Richard tells me about his very short-lived stint as a Traitor (and the accidental confession that sealed his fate), his lifelong obsession with Barbra Streisand that culminated in a two-hour conversation and a statue of her head, and his approach to finding little pockets of happiness every day. Plus, Richard shares his love of candlelit dinners, why he carries his own salt everywhere, and how he continues to honor the memory of his late wife, Joan. This episode was recorded at J. Sheekey in London’s Covent Garden.

Comedian Dane Cook joins the show. Over burgers, Dane reveals the shocking family betrayal at the center of his new documentary, ‘Funny Money’ – including how his own brother stole an estimated $15 million from him. He tells me what it was like to revisit one of the darkest chapters of his life, how the experience reshaped his relationship with fame and his career, and why he’s finally ready to share the story on his own terms. Plus, we look back on the time we worked together in The Producers at the Hollywood Bowl and hear the story of a particularly chaotic comedy gig involving 15 flying hot dogs. Ps. ‘Funny Money’ is on Netflix now! This episode was recorded at American Beauty in LA’s Fairfax District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing Code and Conscience: Intelligence Within and Without Borders from The Next Five. Follow the show: The Next Five Sovereignty, by definition, is being updated. Sovereignty 2.0. Under geopolitical tensions, supply chain dependencies and competing regional regulations, the discussion around digital sovereignty is shaping where you're allowed to build, what models you’re allowed to train on, and who's allowed to see the results. Competing lines are being drawn. On one side there are those calling for the democratisation of AI and opening the global doors to innovation. On another is a fragmented map of regional regulations, like the strict mandates of the EU AI Act. Bubbling underneath is the geopolitical chess match, primarily between the US and China, turning data, frontier models and the infrastructure behind them into a matter of national security. All of this offers up some big questions for governments and businesses. One no bigger than this: Can global enterprise innovation really survive in a world of digital borders? Joining host Tom Parker is Stéphane Israël, Managing Director of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud and Digital Sovereignty at AWS, alongside Ali Ustun, Senior Partner from McKinsey’s Middle East Office and co-leader of their global Data and AI Foundations Service Line and Dr. Catherine di Lorenzo, Partner at A&O Shearman. Sources: FT Resources, McKinsey, NASA This content is paid for by AWS and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times' Commercial Department. The views and claims expressed are those of the guests alone and have not been independently verified by The Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Comedian Dane Cook joins the show. Over burgers, Dane reveals the shocking family betrayal at the center of his new documentary, ‘Funny Money’ – including how his own brother stole an estimated $15 million from him. He tells me what it was like to revisit one of the darkest chapters of his life, how the experience reshaped his relationship with fame and his career, and why he’s finally ready to share the story on his own terms. Plus, we look back on the time we worked together in The Producers at the Hollywood Bowl and hear the story of a particularly chaotic comedy gig involving 15 flying hot dogs. Ps. ‘Funny Money’ is on Netflix now! This episode was recorded at American Beauty in LA’s Fairfax District.

More of my interview with 'Pluribus’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ star Rhea Seehorn. We dig into more of what it's like to carry a show like ‘Pluribus’ after being in a long running ensemble. Plus, we swap kid stories and I hear more about her special relationship to stepsons. This episode was recorded at Picala in West Adams, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Pluribus' star Rhea Seehorn joins the show. Over Spanish tapas, Rhea tells me how failed pilots and unaired work ultimately helped land her role as Kim Wexler in ‘Better Call Saul,’ which led to her Emmy-winning performance in Vince Gilligan’s Apple TV+ series ‘Pluribus.’ Plus, we get into her foray back into comedy with her new role on ‘Stick’ alongside Owen Wilson and we hear her hilarious meet-cute with her longtime partner Graham – which involved a hair salon, a chaotic email thread and swinger suspicion. This episode was recorded at Picala in West Adams, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘Frasier’ and ‘Hot in Cleveland’ star Jane Leeves. Jane and I swap jury duty stories and we hear more about how Jane’s ballet injury changed the course of her career. Plus, how she met her husband at a work Christmas party, thanks to a run-in with an old blind date. This episode was recorded at Lucky's in Malibu, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Frasier’ and ‘Hot in Cleveland’ star Jane Leeves joins the show. Over nicoise salad and a chicken sandwich, Jane tells Jesse about her memoir Daphne and Me, which she co-wrote with her daughter. Jane reflects on the unusual casting process for ‘Frasier,’ intimidating early days with director James Burrows, and the special bond she shares with her castmates Peri Gilpin and David Hyde Pierce. This episode was recorded at Lucky's in Malibu, CA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with ‘Nobody Wants This’ star Justine Lupe. Justine tells us about the ‘champagne vibe’ of season 3 of the Netflix series ‘Nobody Wants This’ and we get into her sibling chemistry with co-star Kristen Bell. Plus, we compare notes on living in Brooklyn and I try to convince her to do theater again. This episode was recorded at Bub & Grandma’s in Glassell Park, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Nobody Wants This’ star Justine Lupe joins the show. Over tuna and Italian sandwiches, Justine tells me her co-star Kristen Bell’s fave food spots to order to the set of ‘Nobody Wants This’ and we get into motherhood, an accidental pregnancy with an early love that blossomed into something really special, and how Willa on ‘Succession’ wasn’t supposed to be a series regular from the jump. This episode was recorded at Bub & Grandma’s in Glassell Park, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with Other Mommy’ and ‘I Play Rocky’ star Jay Duplass. Jay dives deeper into the creative pivot he made after he and his brother Mark stopped directing together, why he’s compelled to produce and support other indie filmmakers, and we hear more about his breakout acting role in ‘Transparent’ and his recent role as Jeff Bezos inspired tech bro on ‘Industry.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Other Mommy’ and ‘I Play Rocky’ star Jay Duplass joins the show. Over a grilled artichoke and salmon, Jay tells me the physical and psychological toll of making the horror film ‘Other Mommy’ with Jessica Chastain and why it was so important for him to land his role in ‘I Play Rocky.’ We also get into his directorial ‘divorce’ from his brother Mark, how that relationship was foundational to him as a filmmaker, and what it was like to do his first film without him, ‘The Baltimorons’ -- which went on to win SXSW’s Audience Award. This episode was recorded at Little Beast in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.

'Other Mommy’ and ‘I Play Rocky’ star Jay Duplass joins the show. Over a grilled artichoke and salmon, Jay tells me the physical and psychological toll of making the horror film ‘Other Mommy’ with Jessica Chastain and why it was so important for him to land his role in ‘I Play Rocky.’ We also get into his directorial ‘divorce’ from his brother Mark, how that relationship was foundational to him as a filmmaker, and what it was like to do his first film without him, ‘The Baltimorons’ -- which went on to win SXSW’s Audience Award. This episode was recorded at Little Beast in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of my interview with King of Sitcoms Chuck Lorre joins the show. Chuck Lorre opens up about the real-life experiences that shaped his sitcoms, what he learned from working with difficult stars and he takes us inside the evolution of ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ This episode was recorded at Du-Par's in LA’s Fairfax District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King of Sitcoms Chuck Lorre joins the show. Over a stack of hot cakes, Chuck tells me about what it was really like working on some of the most iconic sitcoms of the last 50 years, from being a writer on ‘Roseanne’ to going on to create some of the most successful shows of all time, including ‘Two and a Half Men’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ He’ll talk about what he learned along the way, what it was like struggling with addiction during the height of his success, and how he came to work again with Charlie Sheen after ‘Two and a Half Men’ fallout. His book SITCOM is out October 13. This episode was recorded at Du-Par's in LA’s Fairfax District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices