Benedict Cumberbatch | SmartLess
From SmartLess
Benedict Cumberbatch joins the hosts for a light-hearted and humorous conversation, discussing his experiences and recent activities while delving into topics such as living between homes and the challenges of maintaining personal belongings in different locations. The episode features playful banter among the hosts, setting a relaxed tone for the discussion.
Key Takeaways
- Multitasking humor beats multitasking practice; swim like you talk—one motion at a time.
- Hot dogs on a stick and stretch limos: nostalgia that fills both heart and arteries.
- Corn dogs need a revival; culinary elegance isn't mutually exclusive with deep-fried joy.
- Cold opens: talking before talking; sets the scene like tentpoles for suspenseful drama.
- Swimming lessons highlight: Arms don’t double as propellers; rotate or risk the helicopter stance.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Rogue Male (book)
- The Thing with Feathers (book)
- Darjeeling (location)
- Star Trek (book)
- Everest (location)
- Sophie Hunter (person)
- Lambda (company)
- Timothy Carlton (person)
- Michael Bluth (person)
- The Power of the Dog (book)
- French's (company)
- The Hobbit (book)
- Sherlock (book)
- Cherish Notes (concept)
- Empath (concept)
- Bob Bennett (person)
- Hot Dog on a Stick (company)
- Heartbeat (book)
- Grief Is the Thing with Feathers (book)
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (book)