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#1856 - Nate Bargatze mentions Let's Get Small by Steve Martin and Sinbad with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Let's Get Small
Steve Martin

If you can just take that and say, oh, this is fuel for inspiration for me to get better and to become undeniable.

Sinbad said that, I remember reading a book and he's talking about, he's like, because it's hard to go.

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Nate Bargatze is a standup comedian and host of the "Nateland" podcast. His latest comedy special, "The Greatest Average American," is streaming on Netflix. www.natebargatze.com
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Let's Get Small
Steve Martin
Best for Aspiring comedians and entertainersOften cited around inspiration and jealousy

The speaker references Steve Martin's book 'Let's Get Small' while discussing the idea of being undeniable and good in show business.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Aspiring comedians and entertainers
Key quote: If you can just take that and say, oh, this is fuel for inspiration for me to get better and to become undeniable.
The host mentions Steve Martin's book 'Let's Get Small' while discussing the importance of using feelings of jealousy as fuel for inspiration. They reflect on how Martin's advice aligns with their own perspective on success in show business.
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Best for Aspiring comedians and fans of comedyOften cited around comedy and motivation

Sinbad said that, I remember reading a book and he's talking about, he's like, because it's hard to go. You ride, he was riding Greyhound buses to shows.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Aspiring comedians and fans of comedy
Key quote: Sinbad said that, I remember reading a book and he's talking about, he's like, because it's hard to go.
The host mentions Sinbad to illustrate the challenges comedians face in maintaining their authenticity and perspective as they gain fame. Sinbad's experiences of riding Greyhound buses and interacting with everyday people serve as a reminder of the importance of staying grounded.
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Let's Get Small
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If you can just take that and say, oh, this is fuel for inspiration for me to get better and to become undeniable.
Sinbad
The Joe Rogan Experience · 2:08:14
Sinbad said that, I remember reading a book and he's talking about, he's like, because it's hard to go.
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Let's Get Small
Steve Martin

The host mentions Steve Martin's book 'Let's Get Small' while discussing the importance of using feelings of jealousy as fuel for inspiration. They…

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Mentioned at 2:08:14
Sinbad

The host mentions Sinbad to illustrate the challenges comedians face in maintaining their authenticity and perspective as they gain fame. Sinbad's…

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Into the Storm

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It's all about these people that get duped by these people pretending to be insiders in the Trump administration and saying how they're going to take down all the pedophiles.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

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Live at the Sunset Strip

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The first time I ever really saw a stand-up was I was 15 years old. My parents took me to see Live at the Sunset Strip.

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New Jack City

Confidence: 90%

Chris Rock mentioned reading lines for New Jack City with Ice-T and Wesley Snipes, noting how they realized the movie would be huge once Snipes started reading.

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Stripes

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I thought about Stripes, which was this amazing, funny movie. I'm like, but it wasn't this funny.

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Apocalypse Now

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Willow Creek

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A horror movie about a couple trying to find Bigfoot on the anniversary of the famous Patterson footage, filmed in a documentary style.

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The Deer Hunter

Confidence: 90%

The movie is about Vietnam, but the deer hunter thing is he takes a shot at a deer and misses, and he will not take a second shot.

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Blade 3

Confidence: 90%

Patton Oswalt has a whole bit about doing Blade 3 with Wesley Snipes, mentioning Snipes' alleged issues during filming.

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Encanto

Confidence: 90%

Encanto is mentioned as a Latino animated film that was fantastic and well-received for its representation and quality.

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Blair Witch

Confidence: 90%

Blair Witch was like such a crazy, when that came out. It was insane. We all thought it, everybody thought it was real.

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John Wick

Confidence: 90%

John Wick is on a murderous rampage after his car is stolen and his dog is killed, featuring a notable car chase scene.

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John Wick 2

Confidence: 90%

The opening scene in John Wick 2 features a badass muscle car street scene with John Wick chasing down an assassin.

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Blade

Confidence: 90%

Wesley Snipes was great as Blade, and there is a wish for the character to be brought back.

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The Godfather

Confidence: 90%

Marlon Brando's Academy Award for The Godfather was accepted by a Native American woman.

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The Mummy

Confidence: 90%

Brendan Fraser was a huge movie star and was in The Mummy, which was a fun movie.

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The Whale

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The film is called The Whale, where Brendan Fraser plays a morbidly obese guy.

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Matrix

Confidence: 80%

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God Bless America

Confidence: 80%

A wild and crazy movie from 2011 directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, showcasing his underrated directorial skills.

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Mission Impossible

Confidence: 80%

Mission Impossible is referenced in relation to Tom Cruise's ability to continue making successful films.

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