Kash Patel Gets Grilled on Epstein & Trump Lives Out His King Fantasies in the U.K. | Cooper Hoffman

Summary

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Episode: Kash Patel Gets Grilled on Epstein & Trump Lives Out His King Fantasies in the U.K. | Cooper Hoffman
Date: September 18, 2025
Host: Desi Lydic (with Lewis Black and news team)
Guest: Cooper Hoffman

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Episode Overview

This episode of The Daily Show: Ears Edition dives into the latest headlines, focusing on the lingering Jeffrey Epstein scandal’s impact on Donald Trump, the Congressional grilling of FBI Director Kash Patel, and Trump’s lavish state visit to the UK as he attempts to escape controversy. The episode also features Lewis Black’s “Back in Black” segment, lampooning the viral Labubu toy craze, before wrapping up with an insightful interview with actor Cooper Hoffman about his new film, The Long Walk.

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Top Headlines & Key Discussion Points

1. Kash Patel & the Epstein Files

[02:26–04:33]

• Desi Lydic opens with the latest developments tying Donald Trump to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, focusing on Congressional testimony by FBI Director Kash Patel.
• Patel is mocked for his evasive and awkward handling of questions regarding how many times Trump’s name appears in the Epstein files.
• Notable banter between Kash Patel (portrayed comedically) and questioners, with Lewis Black and Cooper Hoffman riffing on legalese and Patel’s unconvincing answers.

Quote:
"That's maybe the most offensive thing you could say to me."
—Lewis Black (as Kash Patel), [03:42]

• The running joke becomes how many times Trump’s name is found in the files, with Patel consistently dodging specifics.

Quote:
"The President's name appears in the pedophile sex crime report a normal number of times, okay? Somewhere between one and... hey, look over there."
—Desi Lydic, [04:33]

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2. Trump’s State Visit to the UK

[05:01–09:13]

• Trump departs for the UK, described as his “happy place,” fleeing scrutiny at home.
• Emphasized is Trump’s love of royal treatment and his claims of personal closeness to King Charles, with jokes about the competitive nature of British palaces.

Quote:
"Well, my relationship is very good with the UK. And Charles, as you know, who's now King, is my friend."
—Lewis Black (as Trump), [05:32]

• The show pokes fun at Trump’s obsession with “ultimate” castles and VIP honors.
• During the visit, chaos follows—even Air Force One has a close call with Spirit Airlines.

Quote:
"It's Spirit Airlines. How's the pilot gonna Google how to fly a plane?"
—Desi Lydic, [07:03]

• British protestors project Trump’s image beside Epstein’s onto Windsor Castle, underscoring he can’t escape scandal even overseas.

Quote:
"Donald Trump went all the way to England and still couldn't escape the Epstein scandal that haunts him back home? I mean, come on!”
—Desi Lydic, [08:47]

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3. Lewis Black’s ‘Back in Black’: The Labubu Craze

[10:13–17:02]

• Lewis Black returns with a fiery rant targeting adult collectors obsessed with Labubu, the season’s viral toy.
• He skewers the toy’s aesthetics, wild demand, thefts, and rumors of demonic possession associated with it.

Quote:
"What the is a Labubu? ... They're not even cute. It's just a Teletubby on meth. They're what Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Jews look like."
—Lewis Black, [11:22]

• Describes adults waiting in line for Labubu, customizing with designer outfits, and even performing exorcisms to “cleanse” the dolls.
• Jokes about criminal behavior, likening Labubu thefts to more serious crimes.

Quote:
"If something is highly coveted, don't leave it out and dangling. Have you learned nothing from Lenny Kravitz's penis?"
—Lewis Black, [14:30]

• Closes with tongue-in-cheek promotion:

"Introducing my officially branded Lewis Black Lou Boo Boos. Available in angry, very angry, and horny... Give me your money, assholes."
—Lewis Black, [16:45]

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4. Interview: Cooper Hoffman on 'The Long Walk'

[18:18–25:57]

• Desi Lydic welcomes actor Cooper Hoffman, star of the new film The Long Walk, adapted from Stephen King’s first novel.
• They discuss Hoffman’s auspicious start (breakthrough in Licorice Pizza) and the challenge of filming the physically demanding new project—walking 15 miles per day, one long take at a time.

Quote:
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's crazy that, like, I'm very privileged and lucky to have that one as my first ever acting job."
—Cooper Hoffman, [19:15]

• The conversation explores the film’s dark premise (a dystopian competition where kids walk to survive), but also its theme of hope and human connection.

Quote:
"Do you want to walk with me for a while?...I really do appreciate that line in the movie because it does feel like the heart of it, of, like, within this darkness, what kind of light do you find?"
—Cooper Hoffman, [22:15]

• Hoffman reflects on the importance of friendship and empathy in bleak times—both in the film and in real life.

Quote:
"Life is so terrifying and scary...to have someone walking beside you doing that with you is a really nice thing."
—Cooper Hoffman, [23:13]

• The duo also jokes about Hoffman’s 1970s-era on-screen vibe and dreams of performing in various eras.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Highlight | |-----------|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:42 | Lewis Black (Patel) | "That's maybe the most offensive thing you could say to me." | | 04:33 | Desi Lydic | "Somewhere between one and... hey, look over there." (On Trump's name in Epstein files) | | 05:32 | Lewis Black (Trump) | "Well, my relationship is very good with the UK. And Charles, as you know, who's now King, is my friend." | | 07:03 | Desi Lydic | "It's Spirit Airlines. How's the pilot gonna Google how to fly a plane?" | | 11:22 | Lewis Black | "It's just a Teletubby on meth. They're what Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Jews look like." | | 14:30 | Lewis Black | "If something is highly coveted, don't leave it out and dangling. Have you learned nothing from Lenny Kravitz's penis?" | | 22:15 | Cooper Hoffman | "Do you want to walk with me for a while?...within this darkness, what kind of light do you find?" | | 23:13 | Cooper Hoffman | "Life is so terrifying and scary...to have someone walking beside you doing that with you is a really nice thing." |

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Segment Timestamps

• Kash Patel/Epstein Scandal: [02:26–05:01]
• Trump’s UK Visit: [05:01–09:13]
• Lewis Black on Labubu (Back in Black): [10:13–17:02]
• Cooper Hoffman Interview: [18:18–25:57]

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Episode Tone

The episode is sharp-witted, irreverent, and satirical—true to The Daily Show’s spirit. Desi Lydic and Lewis Black mix biting political commentary, absurdist humor, and passionate rants, while Cooper Hoffman brings earnestness and insight in his segment.

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Summary

For listeners craving a hilarious yet pointed breakdown of the latest political drama—along with a detour into pop culture oddities and an engaging celebrity interview—this episode balances it all with the signature Daily Show blend of satire, skepticism, and humanity.

Transcript

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[Desi Lydic]

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[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

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[Desi Lydic]

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[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

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[Desi Lydic]

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[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

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[Desi Lydic]

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[Lewis Black]

You're listening to Comedy Central from the most trusted journalists at Comedy Central. It's America's only source for news. This is the day Daily show with your host, Desi Linus.

[Desi Lydic]

Welcome to the TV show. I'm Desi Lydic. We've got so much to talk about tonight. Donald Trump pleased the country. Lewis Black thinks Labubus are le bullshit. And the director of the FBI says the dog ate his Epstein files. So let's get right into the headlines. President Trump still can't Shake. The Jeffrey Epstein scandal. So this week, Congress heard testimony from Cash Patel, FBI Director and man who looks like he just walked in on his parents having sex with a whore. And if I know anything about Kash Patel, I know he can smooth everything over.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Organization of intelligence by the likes of you.

[Lewis Black]

And we have.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Why don't you just release the entire file as you promised to do?

[Lewis Black]

We are releasing as much as legally allowed. That's why we went back.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

How is that. How is that not legally allowed, sir? Do you know how court orders work? Do you know how protective orders. Actually, Mr. Patel, I was a prosecutor, a real prosecutor, for 10 years. I know exactly how. So I was a fake one.

[Desi Lydic]

Are you going to continue?

[Lewis Black]

I'm going to recognize the gentleman from the clergy for his five minutes. Why are you protecting pedophiles?

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

That is maybe the most offensive thing.

[Lewis Black]

You could say to me.

[Desi Lydic]

That's maybe the most offensive thing you could say to me. Patel's like, listen, there's a lot you could say about me, like I'm the only person who looks dumber wearing glasses, or how I only got this job because Trump thought I was Dinesh d'. Souza. But I almost felt bad for Patel. He had to convincingly pretend that his boss had nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein and he was not up for the task. How many times did President Trump's name appear in the Epstein files? Was it more than 100? More than 1000?

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

It sounds like if you don't know the number, it could at least be 1,000 times, which must be.

[Lewis Black]

It's not.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Is it at least 500 times?

[Lewis Black]

No.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Is it at least 100 times?

[Lewis Black]

No.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Then what's the number? I don't know the number, but it's not that.

[Desi Lydic]

Yeah, yeah, okay. It's not that. Everyone just needs to calm down, okay? The President's name appears in the pedophile sex crime report a normal number of times. Okay? Somewhere between one and. Hey, look over there. Listen, it does not look like Cash Patel can do this on his own. Mr. President, get down to Capitol Hill and show Patel you got his back. The President left the White House today, heading to London for a state visit.

[Lewis Black]

Wow.

[Desi Lydic]

Cash did not see that coming somehow. But yes, Trump left his troubles behind yesterday as he embarked on a three day state visit to the uk. His happy place, where the king is in charge and vegetables are illegal. Of course, our relationship with Britain is not great. Right now we're fighting over tariffs in Gaza and Ukraine. So there were a lot of issues to discuss on this visit. Although Trump was more excited about another aspect of the trip.

[Lewis Black]

Well, my relationship is very good with the UK And Charles, as you know, who's now King, is my friend.

[Desi Lydic]

Yes. Trump is like a brother to King Charles in that his actual brother is also in the Epstein files. And because Trump is so, so tight with the King, he made sure to let us know that he's getting the VIP treatment.

[Lewis Black]

And it's the first time this has ever happened where somebody was honored twice. So it's a great honor. And this one's at Windsor.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

They've never used Windsor Castle for this before. They use Buckingham palace.

[Lewis Black]

And I don't want to say one's better than the other, but they say.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Windsor Castle is the ultimate, right?

[Desi Lydic]

They sure do, Mr. President. The ultimate castle for the prettiest princess. Leave it to Trump to pit cast against each other. I don't want to make it a competition, but if it is, I win. He was so excited for this trip, but the ride there got a little bumpy.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

But before the President even arrived in the uk, a rare encounter in the skies. A Spirit Airlines jet coming too close to comfort, to Air Force One rebuked by air traffic control. Pay attention. Spirit 1300 turn, 20 degrees right. I'll keep an eye out for him. He's white and blue. Pay attention. Get off the iPad.

[Desi Lydic]

Get off the iPad. It's Spirit Airlines. How's the pilot gonna Google how to fly a plane? So the flight over wasn't great. But once Air Force One landed, the UK rolled out the red carpet. The President and the first lady made a stunning entrance with Melania hiding her head under a ufo. And from there, it was on to Windsor to tell the Beefeaters that he's also on an all beef diet. And that that was followed by a parade in which one horse gave Trump a special salute of his own. You know, RFK Jr. Texted him after, like, bring me some leftovers. But then, of course, of course, Trump took part in the time honored tradition of pretending he cares about history. Sorry, what? What the hell is going on with Melania right here? Is she even in there? Or did she just. Did she just put her clothes on a coat rack and sneak out now? Tomorrow, Trump will be meeting with the Prime Minister to talk policy, but he had such a wonderful time today with all the pomp and circumstance, and it must have been so nice to spend some time in such ultimate surroundings and forget all about the drama and the troubles back home.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Protestors here overnight projecting a photo of President Trump alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. On the walls of Windsor. Oh, man.

[Desi Lydic]

Not all over the good castle. So Donald Trump went all the way to England and still couldn't escape the Epstein scandal that haunts him back home? I mean, come on. At this point, I almost feel bad. How many times does Trump have to be reminded of this thing? 1,000 times? 500 times? 100 times?

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

I don't know the number, but it's not that.

[Desi Lydic]

Thanks for clearing that out. When we come back, Lewis Black will talk about the new age point we're going to have.

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[Desi Lydic]

Welcome back to the Daily Show. When a news story falls through the cracks, Lewis Black catches it for a segment we call Back in Black.

[Lewis Black]

If you're like me, you have a deep and empty void in the middle of your soul. Most of it fill. Most of us fill it with things like booze and drugs and Timothee Chalamet gossip. I hear one of his nipples is shaped like a crescent moon. He's so mysterious. But other people fill their holes with useless crap like this.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

What's fuzzy, got nine teeth and has people going absolutely crazy?

[Lewis Black]

Meet Labubu.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

It's a collectible vinyl and plush monster elf. They're only a few inches tall, and they're at the intersection, as you said, of toys and a fashion. And many collectors will clip them onto their belt loops or onto their bags. People waiting on long lines for hours just to get their hands on the little monsters.

[Desi Lydic]

It's not just kids, either. Adults are in on it, too.

[Lewis Black]

What the is a leboo? And why do I have to spend what little time I have left knowing what they are? They're not even cute. It's just a Teletubby on meth. They're what Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Jews look like. Oh, please. Seriously? Seriously. One of the best jokes in the thing. I'm the Jew, you idiot. Sorry. When I was young, we had the pet rock, but at least you were able to smash yourself in the head when you realized you paid $5 for a rock. So now that I know what a Labubu is, go ahead and show me. That finishes off my faith in humanity.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

The so called monsters are sold in blind boxes. Meaning you don't know what Labubu is inside. Part of the appeal is that surprise element and the chance to unbox one of the rarer secret dolls.

[Lewis Black]

Oh my God. Is someone being stabbed to death? Because I hope it's me. Does anyone remember when adults used to act like adults? They only screamed because they had PTSD from World War II or Paul McCartney farted on them. So now that these shrieking idiots have secured their Labu boos, it's time to find even more unhealthy ways to spend their money.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

There are entire stores dedicated to accessorizing those little demon dolls down to the designer. Places like Mochi Donut in Plainville allow you to buy clothes to customize your Labubu. From simple outfits to brands like Prada. Even David's Bridal got in on the action with a matching wedding dress for the big day.

[Lewis Black]

Wow, a bridal dress. I can't wait for the traditional Father Labubu dance. I mean, imagine it's your wedding night and your bride shows up with a matching Labubu. Say it with me. Threesome. Let's hope Prada makes a Le Boo Boo strap on. Unbelievable. But these furry couples better watch their back, because people are willing to do anything for a Labubu.

[Desi Lydic]

Labubu. The summer's most sought after toy at the center of a crime wave.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Someone stole my labubu off my purse yesterday. It got literally snatched from my purse.

[Desi Lydic]

And I didn't even know it.

[Lewis Black]

She's holding a little knife. Like, you know those pocket knives where you could just slash something off? She was literally holding it. And it was aimed at my Labubu. Take. Take my kidney, but not the Labubu. Look, lady, if something is highly coveted, don't leave it out and dangling. Have you learned nothing from Lenny Kravitz's penis? So yes, the Labubu craze has gotten so out of hand, there are people willing to risk jail time to get one. Imagine finding out your cellmate was a Labubu thief. Even a serial killer would be like, I put human skin on my face. But this guy gives me the creeps. Now, this entire obsession with Labubus makes me think we're finally and mercifully entering end times. And it turns out some people agree with me. Someone came up with a theory. The dolls are linked to an ancient demon known as Pazuzu. That's not Labubu. It's Pazuzu. Maintaining their haunted and demons demonic. Some Labubu lovers, well, they're not taking any chances. They're actually performing their own baptismal or cleansing rituals to rid the Labubu of any bad juju. That's right. Satan is back, everyone. And this time he's a purse trinket. So naturally, people are at home giving baptisms to their labubus. And to think I felt silly sitting shiver when my Tamagotchi died. Personally, I think these people need an exorcist. The power of Christ compels you to get a job. But if people will pay for stupid, I can give them stupid. Introducing my officially branded Lewis Black Lou Boo Boos. Available in angry, very angry and horny. And so now, in conclusion. Give me your money, assholes. Jesse.

[Desi Lydic]

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[Desi Lydic]

Welcome back to the Daily Show. My guest tonight is an actor who stars in the new film the Long Walk. Please welcome Cooper Hoffman.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Oh.

[Lewis Black]

Whoa.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Whoo.

[Lewis Black]

Fantastic.

[Desi Lydic]

I am so happy to have you here. Welcome.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Oh, my God. I'm happy to be here.

[Desi Lydic]

This is remarkable. Your first film that you ever did. Licorice pizza, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

You won a breakthrough performance award. You were nominated for a Golden Globe.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

Just so you know, it took me 20 acting jobs before I could even get health insurance. This is amazing.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's crazy that, like, I'm very privileged and lucky to have that one as my first ever acting job.

[Desi Lydic]

Well, you were wonderful in it.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Thank you.

[Desi Lydic]

So much so, it is well deserved. And you're fantastic in this movie. This is based on Stephen King's very first novel, 1979. Yes.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

And yet it feels so relevant right now.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

As much as I hate to say it.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

No, very much so.

[Desi Lydic]

Tell us what the movie's about.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

It's set in this dystopian world where in the book it's 100, but in the movie it's 50 kids, age ranging. And it's basically you're set upon the long walk, and you're walking for your country, and you're there to basically prove to the government how much you care about the country. And if you survive, you get a lot of riches and a wish, but you're basically walking towards your death. And you have to walk above three miles an hour. And if you get three warnings, you get killed.

[Desi Lydic]

Right. And there's only one person remaining. You have to keep walking until only one remains.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yeah. When I tell what the movie's about, it's so dark, I forget how dark it is. And then I say it out loud. Yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

So let me ask you this. This movie is such a visceral experience, and I can only imagine, incredibly physically challenging. You were doing these epically long takes. You were walking 15 miles a day.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

I don't know if you're typically a method actor, but you had to go method for this movie, right?

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. It was like, you know, it's nice as an actor to kind of be forced into that and, like, not have a choice. And you're. We would do one scene a day, which was just like. So if you mess up a line a mile down the road and you have to reset, you're really angry at your co star, and it's just kind of awful. And, you know, you resentment through the whole thing. Kidding. We were all very close friends, but it was really nice. No one messed up. No one messed up. A few people messed up. I won't name names, but it was really, like. It was really kind of great. And we all like. It was kind of like a play. Like, you would show up and you would shoot a scene for the entire day and you would walk. Yep, 15 miles. And it was just. We all became very close.

[Narrator/Announcer]

It was great.

[Desi Lydic]

Were any of you allowed to listen to podcasts while you were walking?

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yeah, the people in the far back got away with it. They would be doing homework or what?

[Desi Lydic]

Listening to Marc Maron.

[Lewis Black]

Yes, exactly.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Exactly.

[Desi Lydic]

You talk about the darkness of this premise, and it is. It's an incredibly dark premise, but I found the movie to be oddly hopeful and really beautiful because so many of the boys, particularly you and Paul, is. No, wait, who's. David is the actor, right?

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

David is the actor. Yes, yes, yes, yes.

[Desi Lydic]

The two of you form this incredible bond with one another, and you. It really shows how you lean into your humanity.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

And so did you find, like, what is the. I want to share one quote that really stuck with me.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

He says at one point in the movie, as you're walking together, he leans over and says, do you want to walk with me for a while?

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yes. David has a lot of really good lines in this movie. That one is one of my favorites. And, yeah, I mean, like, I don't know, it's that, like, I think about all the people that you love in your life that you would want to say that to, you know, like, do you want to walk with me for a while? Like, that's kind of a nice thing to say. And I really do appreciate that line in the movie because it does feel like the heart of it, of, like, within this darkness, what kind of light do you find? You know, what kind of joy and what kind of love and empathy and kindness do you find? And that's what I like to think the movie is about. The premise is much darker, but the actual thing that's there is, like, you know, a real love story. And that only comes from the kind of anxiety of dying, which is, you know, big.

[Desi Lydic]

The idea of walking alongside someone and helping them through a terrifying situation is what we need more of right now, rather than being stuck in our own little silos and not talking to one another.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Oh, my God, life is so terrifying and scary and just like. Yeah, it is. It is. You know, I have two younger sisters that I love very much, and, like, even, like, even, like, you know, I see the anxiety that they have. And when they walk out into the world, it's so nice and lovely to see them kind of face life every day. You have to do that, and to have someone walking beside you doing that with you is a really nice thing.

[Desi Lydic]

Yeah. Couldn't agree. You and David became very close friends.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

But you didn't know each other ahead of time, right? You met in the chemistry read.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yes, we. Yeah, we met in a chemistry read, and we basically just. I mean, he's one of those actors. He's one of those people. I think that when you read or do anything with them, about five minutes into doing anything with him, you realize how charismatic he is, and you realize how Talented he is, and you realize how kind he is and selfless, and he really just was that. So doing a movie with this person only made that a bigger and better and more lovely relationship.

[Desi Lydic]

You really felt that, and it's really a beautiful central relationship to it. Now, I noticed a theme in some of your work. Licorice pizza, Saturday night. You have a very 1970s era vibe.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yeah, I have. No, I don't know what that's about.

[Desi Lydic]

You don't? I have a theory.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Maybe it's my hairline. I don't.

[Desi Lydic]

I have a theory. I think you are such an incredible actor, and you have this very naturalistic approach that I think was really popular at that time. So I think it speaks to how excellent of an actor you are.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Oh, my God.

[Lewis Black]

Thank you so much. Thank you. Wow.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

But I'm curious. I'm curious. If you could explore a different era, what would it be?

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Oh, God. I mean, like, I love, like, 50s and 60s music, truly, and I like the aesthetic of that time. I would love to do something in that, but I also. I would love to do more contemporary stuff. Like, I really would. I feel like I've only done movies that are in a past tense, and I just. I would love to do or, like, I don't know, bring me back to the caveman days, I guess. Get me completely out of my world. Yeah, why not?

[Desi Lydic]

I could see you with a. You know, in a loincloth. Why not?

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

Let's do it. Let's get it out there.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Let's get it together. Yeah. Let's get it together.

[Desi Lydic]

Well, I am so happy for you and all of the success. You're getting incredible reviews. This movie is fantastic. Congratulations.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Thank you so much.

[Desi Lydic]

Please come back and see us.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

Yes, I will.

[Lewis Black]

Thank you.

[Desi Lydic]

The Long Walk is in theaters now. Cooper Hawkman, everybody. We're gonna take a quick break. We will be right back after.

[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

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[Desi Lydic]

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[Lewis Black]

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[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

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[Lewis Black]

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[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

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[Lewis Black]

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[Guest/Cooper Hoffman]

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