This podcast episode features host Rick Glassman in a conversational and comedic interview with actress Kristen Bell. Their discussion covers a wide range of topics, centered around Bell's Netflix series, Nobody Wants This, her experiences with imposter syndrome, and her health-conscious lifestyle with her husband, Dax Shepard. The conversation is frequently punctuated by comedic asides about Glassman's dog, Alvin, and a running joke about a Postmates driver who previously appeared on the show. A significant portion of the episode features the surprise return of this driver, named Secret, who discusses his brother's status as a political prisoner. This leads to a humorous and impromptu exchange where Bell creates a heartfelt PSA for the brother, complete with a performance of Sarah McLachlan's "Angel," while Secret records a promo for Bell's show.
A Comedic Conversation with Kristen Bell, Featuring a Surprise Guest and an Impromptu PSA
0:00:09 A Running Gag Begins: The podcast opens with the sound of Kristen Bell using the restroom, which host Rick Glassman jokes was one of his original goals for the show. This becomes a recurring callback throughout the episode.
0:03:11 The Love for Alvin: Rick expresses deep affection for his dog, Alvin. He mentions that some viewers complain about the amount of time spent on the dog, which leads to a recurring bit about a hypothetical one-handed commenter who is jealous he can't pet Alvin.
0:06:23 Promoting "Nobody Wants This": The main topic is Kristen Bell's Netflix show, Nobody Wants This. Rick, who had a small role in the first season, shares an anecdote about being exceptionally good at basketball during filming, to the point where the director had to ask him to intentionally miss shots for a scene.
16:40 Imposter Syndrome and Facing Criticism: Kristen discusses her imposter syndrome, often feeling she has nothing valuable to say on podcasts. This leads to a comedic analysis of the negative comments about the dog, with Kristen theorizing the commenter is just jealous.
23:40 Rick's Experience on Set: Rick recounts a misunderstanding during the filming of Nobody Wants This. He was frustrated about a last-minute schedule change and complained to a production member, which led to Kristen offering to pay him more out of her own pocket. He clarifies it was a scheduling issue, not a request for more money.
47:11 The Show's Unique "Muted" Style: Kristen explains that the show's hyper-realistic and low-stakes style initially made her uncomfortable as an actor because it lacked overt drama. She praises the writer, Erin Foster, for brilliantly capturing the entertaining subtleties of real life.
59:22 A Famous Guest Returns: The podcast is interrupted by the arrival of a Postmates driver named Secret, the same driver who famously and alarmingly climbed Rick's balcony during a previous episode with Kristen in 2020.
1:23:09 A Plea for Help: Secret reveals that his brother, Tutmi Space, is a political prisoner for speaking out against his government. He asks Kristen for help raising awareness. Rick brokers a deal: Kristen will make a commercial for Secret's brother if Secret makes one for her show.
1:29:06 An Impromptu Commercial Exchange: What follows is a comedic exchange where Secret records a promo for Nobody Wants This by having Kristen feed him the lines one or two words at a time. Afterward, Kristen records a heartfelt, mock-serious PSA for Tutmi Space, complete with a full, emotional rendition of Sarah McLachlan's "Angel."
1:40:11 Episode Wrap-Up: The episode concludes by playing the newly edited promos they just created, showcasing Secret's disjointed commercial for the show and thanking Kristen Bell for her appearance.