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Two old friends swap raw Hollywood stories from a chaotic COVID Christmas shoot in Italy.
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In this episode
- Behind-the-scenes chaos from filming a Christmas movie in Italy during COVID
- Candid talk about careers, family, and where they both came from
- A funny story about a Santa suit that did not survive the shoot
- The making of a documentary and a director's stubborn fixation on a hat
About this episode
In this episode, Michael Madsen chats with his friend and fellow actor Tom Arnold. The two reminisce about filming a Christmas movie together in Italy during COVID, where they bonded while dealing with various on-set mishaps and illnesses. Tom shares hilarious stories, including accidentally soiling his Santa suit and having to improvise on the fly. They dive into their careers, family lives, and upbringings with candid and heartfelt conversations. Michael also talks about making his documentary film American Badass, featuring Quinton Tarantino, and shares a funny story about Quinton's obsession with trying to get Michael to remove his hat during filming. With great chemistry and entertaining Hollywood anecdotes, Michael and Tom's decades-long friendship shines through, making listeners feel like they’re eavesdropping on a lively conversation between two longtime pals.
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About Michael Madsen: American Badass
Michael Madsen sits down with guests to discuss tales of the old New Hollywood. American Badass is produced by: Ryan Tillotson Tyler Nielsen Elizabeth Keener. Music by Kyle Merritt From Straw Hut Media
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