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Podcast Episode Summary: 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast

Business Movers by Wondery
Release Date: November 25, 2024
Host: The Grinch
Guests: Jon Hamm and Danny DeVito

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Overview

In this festive special episode of Business Movers, Wondery introduces the playful and mischievous side of business storytelling with the episode titled 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast. Hosted by the iconic Grinch, this episode blends holiday cheer with sharp-witted banter among celebrity guests Jon Hamm and Danny DeVito. The narrative intertwines a lighthearted mock talk show format with a captivating mystery set in Whoville, offering listeners both entertainment and intrigue.

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Segment Breakdown

1. Introduction: The Grinch Returns (00:00 - 00:54)

The episode opens with the Grinch announcing his return to "ruin your Christmas season," setting a mischievous tone. He introduces the premise of the podcast:

• Ranting Against Christmas Cheer: The Grinch expresses his disdain for holiday festivities.
• Celebrity Guests: Promises engaging conversations as guests Jon Hamm, Brittany Broski, and Danny DeVito join to challenge his grumpy outlook.
• Whoville Whodunit: Introduces the central mystery where letters to Santa are stolen, with the Grinch as the prime suspect. Cindy Lou and Max aim to clear his name.

Notable Quote:
The Grinch [00:00]: "The Grinch is back again to ruin your Christmas season with 'Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast.'"

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2. Celebrity Interview: Jon Hamm and Danny DeVito (00:55 - 06:23)

The heart of the episode features a dynamic and humorous conversation between Jon Hamm and Danny DeVito, both adopting playful personas that mirror radio shock jocks.

a. Introductions and Banter (00:55 - 01:21)

• Jon Hamm introduces himself and interacts with DeVito, who playfully suggests nicknames.
• Jon Hamm [01:00]: "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jon Hamm."
• Danny DeVito [01:00]: "Do you have a first name?"

b. Persona Play: G Man and Hamster (01:22 - 02:44)

• They establish their on-air identities as "G man" and "Hamster," akin to radio personalities.
• Jon Hamm [01:26]: "It's G man and the Hamster."
• Danny DeVito [02:05]: "I see. Well, that feels like a dig."

c. Discussing Hobbies and Lifestyle (02:05 - 02:44)

• Jon Hamm teases DeVito about pickleball, while DeVito clarifies his interest in tennis.
• Jon Hamm [02:18]: "It's really hard to source mid-century modern Nordic furniture up here."
• Danny DeVito [02:20]: "No pickleball."

d. Acting Careers and Show References (02:45 - 04:33)

• Jon Hamm references "Mad Men," appreciating its production design.
• Jon Hamm [02:44]: "Speaking of Mad Men, not sure how I wasn't cast in a show with a title like that, but..."
• Danny DeVito responds by discussing the show's themes and suggesting it wasn't solely about anger.
• Danny DeVito [02:27]: "It was more kind of crazy. They were advertising on Madison Avenue."

e. Hypothetical Casting and Humor (04:02 - 05:47)

• They explore the idea of DeVito playing the Grinch, leading to humorous exchanges about living in a cave and caring for Max.
• Jon Hamm [03:54]: "I'm the OG Anti hero."
• Danny DeVito [04:42]: "I'm gonna say yes. A qualified yes."

f. Discussing Max and Character Dynamics (05:02 - 05:47)

• They shift focus to Max, the Grinch's loyal dog, humorously anthropomorphizing him with traits from different TV shows.
• Jon Hamm [05:31]: "He thought Jesse was making a lot of good decisions and he was rooting for the guys."
• Danny DeVito [05:02]: "I have a dog here at home named Murphy and I think Murphy and Max would play really well."

g. Genre Blending: Comedy and Drama (05:47 - 06:23)

• The conversation touches on the blending of comedy and drama, referencing Danny DeVito's start in dramedy and his role in "Ally McBeal."
• Danny DeVito [06:07]: "Ally McBeal. He’s gotta be, like, 35 now."
• Jon Hamm [06:02]: "See, this is what I'm talking about."

Notable Quotes:

• Jon Hamm [03:32]: "I'm the OG for sure. And G to the OG if you're trying to play antiheroes, why don't you play me in a movie?"
• Danny DeVito [05:02]: "I have a dog here at home named Murphy and I think Murphy and Max would play really well."

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Narrative Arc: The Whoville Whodunit

Interwoven with the interviews is the central mystery of the episode:

• Missing Letters: All the children of Whoville report that their letters to Santa have been stolen.
• Suspicion on the Grinch: The Grinch is the prime suspect, leading to tension and conflict.
• Cindy Lou and Max to the Rescue: These characters embark on a quest to uncover the truth and exonerate the Grinch.

This subplot adds a layer of intrigue and engages listeners in solving the mystery alongside the characters.

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Engagement and Entertainment

The episode masterfully blends humor, celebrity interaction, and a festive mystery. The chemistry between Jon Hamm and Danny DeVito brings a relatable and entertaining dynamic, making the Grinch's character both endearing and amusing. The playful dialogue, combined with the overarching Whoville mystery, ensures that listeners are both entertained and invested in the storyline.

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Conclusion and Teasers

As the episode draws to a close, the Grinch hints at further developments in the Whoville mystery, enticing listeners to tune in for upcoming episodes. The playful interactions between the host and guests leave the audience anticipating more seasonal fun and business insights in true Business Movers style.

Notable Quote:
The Grinch [05:14]: "He was sort of more on Heisenberg's side during that whole era."

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Final Thoughts

'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast' stands out as a creative fusion of business storytelling and holiday-themed entertainment. By integrating celebrity guests and a captivating mystery, Wondery delivers an episode that not only celebrates the festive season but also highlights the human side of business leaders—their humor, vulnerabilities, and ability to engage audiences in unique narratives.

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Transcript

[The Grinch]

The Grinch is back again to ruin your Christmas season with Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast. After last year, he's learned a thing or two about hosting, and he's ready to rant against Christmas cheer and roast his celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. You can listen with the whole family as guest stars like Jon Hamm, Brittany Broski, and Danny DeVito try to persuade the mean old Grinch that there's a lot to love about the insufferable holiday season. But that's not all. Someone stole all the children of Whoville's letters to Santa, and everybody thinks the Grinch is responsible. It's a real Whoville whodunit. Can Cindy Lou and Max help clear the Grinch's name? Grab your hot cocoa and cozy slippers to find out. You're about to hear a clip from Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast. Follow Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondry app or wherever you get your podcasts Wonder.

[Jon Hamm]

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jon Hamm.

[Danny DeVito]

Hi. Thanks for having me. Wow, this is great. Do I call you just Grinch? Do. Do you have a first name?

[Jon Hamm]

Oh, Grinch is fine.

[Danny DeVito]

Grinch is good. Okay.

[Jon Hamm]

Some people call me G. No one really calls me G. But I'd like it if you did. Can I call you Hamster?

[Danny DeVito]

You can call me Hamster. That's not the first time I've heard that. But you know what?

[Jon Hamm]

I think I'll call you G. We're kind of like a morning shock jock thing now.

[Danny DeVito]

I see.

[Jon Hamm]

It's 107.7. It's G man and the Hamster.

[Danny DeVito]

Say what? We need a little.

[Jon Hamm]

All right. Hey, everybody. It's G man here. We're gonna be setting up at an event that no one would ever want to come to, so come see us at the tent.

[The Grinch]

G Fest.

[Jon Hamm]

At the G Fest. Now, Hamster, you look great as always. But thanks, pal. And by great, I mean you kind of look like one of those dudes who makes pickleball their entire personality.

[Danny DeVito]

I see. Well, that feels like a dig.

[Jon Hamm]

It's because it is, hun.

[Danny DeVito]

Okay.

[Jon Hamm]

Is that how you stay so fit? Are you a pickleballer?

[Danny DeVito]

I'm not a pickleballer. I do play a little tennis. Maybe that's it. I like to get out in the fresh air and, you know, especially I live in California, So it's nice 10 months out of the year here.

[Jon Hamm]

California, the sunshine stay. The sunshine stay Beantown. I mean, you were around some beautiful production design on the set of Mad Men.

[Danny DeVito]

Yes, yes, yes.

[Jon Hamm]

It's really hard to source mid century modern Nordic furniture up here.

[Danny DeVito]

I get it.

[Jon Hamm]

Okay, so no pickleball.

[Danny DeVito]

No.

[Jon Hamm]

Speaking of Mad Men, not sure how I wasn't cast in a show with a title like that, but.

[Danny DeVito]

Okay, well, it wasn't about people that are angry so much. It was, they were more kind of crazy. You know, they were advertising and it was on Madison Avenue. That was the, that was the genesis of the name. So I think maybe it wasn't necessarily about just angry folks. You would have been great in that show if it was about angry folks.

[Jon Hamm]

Right? I think that that's really the show that they should have done. You know, it's about angry guys. And I'm there and I'm looking snappy in my suit and I'm going, I'm sad, but I have everything.

[Danny DeVito]

You would have looked great in the period costumes. I gotta say, I could see you in a skinny tie. That would have been a good look for you.

[Jon Hamm]

And then someone runs over my foot with a lawnmower. Except if you ran over my foot with a lawnmower. I mean, that's the end for that lawnmower. I'm going to be fine. But this green fur foot situation, I mean, that times a million.

[Danny DeVito]

Fair enough. Again, the show would have been radically different had you been in it, but I probably would have watched.

[Jon Hamm]

Yeah. And you're an anti hero on that, right?

[Danny DeVito]

A little bit. In kind of the Taylor Swift way.

[Jon Hamm]

Yeah. I mean, how about just regular hero, huh? Why you going to be anti hero? Why not just be a good guy 100%?

[Danny DeVito]

Well, that's an interesting question for you to ask. You know, I think that we, we look at your place in the, in the literary canon. You wonder why so angry? Why not turn that frown upside down? You know, I feel like when last we saw you, that heart was growing real big and.

[Jon Hamm]

Okay, don't bring it up, hun.

[Danny DeVito]

That was a nice shift.

[Jon Hamm]

I just think everybody's cramping my style with this antihero. I am the OG you bring up a good point. I am the OG Anti hero.

[Danny DeVito]

OG yes, for sure.

[Jon Hamm]

I'm the OG for sure. And G to the OG if you're trying to play antiheroes, why don't you play me in a movie?

[Danny DeVito]

You know, I think Jim Carrey really ruined it for everybody, I gotta say.

[Jon Hamm]

He bodied, he ate.

[Danny DeVito]

Did you sign off on that, by the way?

[Jon Hamm]

You know what? I wasn't involved in the casting of that because the last time they were asking me who should play Me, I was really riding hard for Wallace, Shawn.

[Danny DeVito]

Fair enough. I would have liked to seen that. My dinner with G. Yeah.

[Jon Hamm]

Some people say inconceivable. I say very conceivable.

[Danny DeVito]

Quite conceivable. I'm with it. Talk about eating it up, no crumbs.

[Jon Hamm]

Well, I think you'd eat it up, no crumbs. As the Grinch, I really think you'd make a great Grinch.

[Danny DeVito]

Well, let's make it happen. Yeah.

[Jon Hamm]

Do you want the part? I mean, you'd have to do it for free. You'd have to live in a cave and you'd have to feed Max twice a day and pay my bills. Are you interested?

[Danny DeVito]

I'm gonna say yes. A qualified yes.

[Jon Hamm]

Now, speaking of Max, I think that's really, truly the hard part is dealing with Max. I don't wanna blow up his spot, but Max is a huge fan. He's a Hamstan. He clearly has a thing for complex characters with dark undertones. Seriously, around the cave we call him Dog Draper. Anything you wanna say to Max?

[Danny DeVito]

Well, first of all, I love all dogs. I have a dog here at home named Murphy and I think Murphy and Max would pro really well.

[Jon Hamm]

Oh, Murphy, you like that match? Do you want to meet Murphy?

[Danny DeVito]

It's tails wagging. I can see.

[Jon Hamm]

Well, it's tails wagon. Because he loves life and he's. Well, he's kind of a.

[Danny DeVito]

Well, he's meeting one of his heroes.

[Jon Hamm]

It's true. Well, he was sort of more on Heisenberg's side during that whole era.

[Danny DeVito]

Well, that's fine. There's, you know, there's room for both of us here.

[Jon Hamm]

Yeah, he was a breaking bad guy.

[Danny DeVito]

We were parallel tracks for sure. I get it.

[Jon Hamm]

Uh huh. He doesn't really understand the show. He thought Jesse was making a lot of good decisions and he was rooting for the guys and I was like, max, you gotta stop rooting for these guys.

[Danny DeVito]

Well, I think he probably understands the role of a good number too. You know what I mean? And he understands that, right? So yeah, there you go.

[Jon Hamm]

This guy loves number twos, let me tell you, right? It reeks in here. You have what they call in Hollywood, they call it range, right? Comedy, drama. And then all the way back to comedy and then drama again.

[Danny DeVito]

Sometimes dramedy. I got my start in dramedy.

[Jon Hamm]

See, this is what I'm talking about.

[Danny DeVito]

A lot of people don't know that, but one of my first parts was on Ally McBeal. The classic dramedy.

[Jon Hamm]

Ally McBeal. You know, I haven't spoken to that dancer dancing baby in so long. We ran into each other at an admiral's club.

[Danny DeVito]

He's gotta be, like, 35 now. Yeah, but you know what? Probably. I guarantee you this. Still dancing?

[Jon Hamm]

Oh, he's still dancing.

[The Grinch]

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