We Might Be Drunk – Episode Summary

Episode: Gaten Matarazzo & Sean Giambrone
Hosts: Mark Normand & Sam Morril
Guests: Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”)
Date: March 30, 2026

Overview

This spirited episode of We Might Be Drunk features a lively and unexpectedly reflective conversation between co-hosts Mark Normand and Sam Morril and their guests: Gaten Matarazzo (best known as Dustin on Stranger Things) and Sean Giambrone (Adam Goldberg from The Goldbergs). The main theme revolves around growing up in the spotlight as child actors, balancing showbiz with ordinary life, the nuances of fame in the digital age, and the joys and pitfalls of nostalgia—especially for all things '80s.

Plenty of irreverent jokes, pop culture riffs, showbiz peeves, and inside looks at the guests' new comedy “Pizza Movie” (a throwback buddy flick premiering on Hulu) round out an episode that’s half hangout, half honest interview.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Banter: Showbiz, Late-Night Sets & Top Ten Brags

• Mark and Sam trade lines about their Netflix special charting in the top 10 (00:08).
• Sam recounts getting a joke about Stephen A. Smith and Jeffrey Epstein cut from a basketball podcast, sparking a discussion on censorship and “the people upstairs” (03:43).
  • Quote: "Knicks fans claim Stephen A. the way Jews claim Epstein." – Sam Morril [04:05]
• Briefs mentions of late-night talk appearances (Mark's experience on Seth Meyers, “the couch is a breeze,” [02:34]), with behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

2. Who Are the Multi-Hyphenate Talents?

• The hosts riff on impressive entertainers: Michael Jordan's career pivots, crossover comedy talents (Jamie Foxx, Donald Glover, Mateo Lane), and why vulnerability in singing feels harder than comedy (06:09).
  • Quote: “I would have to do it the way, like, Shatner, where you, like, talk, sing. That's how you know you can't sing…” – Sam Morril [07:35]

3. Vulnerability: The Performer’s Dilemma

• Group dissects why vulnerability in music (e.g., Coldplay, Leonard Cohen) can feel more exposing than telling jokes (09:08).
• Sam and Mark contrast the angry breakup songs of Dylan (“every Bob Dylan song is so fucking angry”) vs. the self-deprecating sadness of Leonard Cohen [10:09–10:32].

4. Oscars, Comedy Bubble, & Social Media Outrage

• Extended riff on the Oscars and how “the bubble” amplifies minor scandals (Timothée Chalamet’s comments about ballet) over actual world events (18:13–20:18).
  • Quote: “This is the most national press the ballet or opera have gotten since Black Swan— and that was because of the lesbian angle.” – Sam Morril [19:27]
• Discussion of Doja Cat “apologizing for outrage chasing” and why it’s rare for celebrities to retract statements (20:18–21:01).

5. Nostalgia, Comedy, and Modern Media Peeves

• Host commiseration on artificial diversity mandates for Oscars, shifting movie industry economics, nostalgia for old Hollywood rule-breaking, and the persistent allure of classic films (29:46–32:34).
  • Quote: “You implement the rules, someone's gonna go, fuck it, I'm going over here now. And then that's gonna blow up.” – Mark Normand [32:36]

6. Welcoming the Guests: Pizza Movie, Growing Up on Screen, and Old Souls

GUEST ENTRANCE: [36:12]

• Sean Giambrone joins first, followed by Gaten Matarazzo. Both play up their surprisingly “old man” life skills (responsible with money, good at golf, love old movies).

“Pizza Movie” – A Throwback

• Promoting their new Hulu buddy comedy, akin to “Harold and Kumar” or classic ‘80s/90s teen fare (37:29–38:49).
  • Quote: “It looks like an old school, like, Harold and Kumar type [movie].” – Sam Morril [37:49]

Hollywood Tales and Mentorship

• Sean shares stories of working with George Segal, who treated him “like a peer” (38:33), Cary Grant Hollywood lore, and how old movies shaped him.

Nerding Out on Cinema

• Both guests show off deep knowledge of classic films—Cary Grant's comedies, “Being There,” and why old scripts still hold up today (41:23–42:54).

Real Talk: Fame, Weird Fans & Staying Grounded

• Gaten reflects on being recognized everywhere (“Stranger Things” is "gigantic"), and how he avoids social media for mental health (56:34–57:16).
• Sean recounts weird fan interactions and how childhood stardom can make young actors targets for predatory adults—Gaten addresses a viral story about a woman’s inappropriate comments about him ([58:53–60:39]).
  • Quote: “After I said the story, people were pretty bummed about it, which I think is a good sign.” – Gaten Matarazzo [59:47]

How Child Stars Stay Sane

• Both attribute healthy upbringings and the quality of their “environment” for keeping them off self-destructive paths, in contrast to nickelodeon “horror stories” (58:25–58:53).

Nostalgia, Gen Z, and Responsible Living

• Gaten and Sean joke about their “old” tastes: Gaten’s Subaru Forester, obsession with crash test videos [52:59–53:23]; Sean’s moisturizing regimen.
• Wider conversation about Gen Z’s dropoff in drinking (liquor sales down 85%) and how digital documentation affects youth behavior (74:00–75:54).
  • Quote: “I don't engage in things that I wouldn't mind people seeing me engage in.” – Gaten Matarazzo [74:28]

Comedy, Raunch, and “Mature” Child Stars

• Highlighting how their new movie lets them break out of “nice kid” typecasting by playing wild, raunchy roles; discussion of auditioning for “dark”/psychopath parts (71:52–73:12).
• Joking about acting ambitions—dream directors (Scorsese, Tarantino), action aspirations, and having “a little martial arts” in the film (64:04–79:12).

Memorable Quotes and Moments

• “Amateur drinkers—New Year's, St. Paddy's… The real drinkers are quiet at the end of the bar.” – Sam Morril [15:49]
• “I think my manager text me. ‘You know, Lil Uzi Vertex messaged you a while ago.’" – Gaten Matarazzo [56:52]
• “Dogs and piggies out on flights with no socks.” – Gaten Matarazzo [81:00] (on “feet out” as a huge peeve)
• “It actually is my dream I to do like a really funny like gone wrong type of stuff.” – Gaten Matarazzo [68:48] (on awkward movie sex scenes)
• “Comedy’s our thing, we can barely do act outs. But to get up and sing, that’s another level of vulnerability.” – Mark Normand [07:30]
• “After I said the story, people were pretty bummed about it, which I think is a good sign.” – Gaten Matarazzo [59:47]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:08: Top-10 Netflix banter & late-night spot talk
• 03:43: Joke censorship, backstage anecdotes
• 09:08: Vulnerability: Crooning vs. Comedy
• 18:13–21:01: Oscars outrage cycle, Doja Cat moment
• 29:46–33:08: Award show diversity mandates, industry economics
• 36:12: GUEST ENTRANCE – Sean Giambrone, then Gaten Matarazzo
• 38:33–43:41: Old Hollywood stories, mentorship, film nostalgia
• 50:52: Fame, weirdest/most surprising fan DMs
• 58:25: Child star hazards and how they stay grounded
• 71:52: Breaking out with raunchy comedy & “mature” roles
• 74:00: Gen Z's evolved drinking culture, social media exposure
• 81:00: “Dogs and piggies” peeve segment (open feet on flights)
• 82:00–85:00: Final peeves: rudeness to servers, cosplay at shows

Notable Recommendations & Pop Culture Recs

• Movies Mentioned:

  • “Pizza Movie” (Hulu, April 3)
  • “Being There”
  • “Harold & Kumar”
  • “Everything Everywhere All At Once”
  • “Goonies”, “Lost Boys”, “License to Drive”, “The Birds”

• TV:

  • “Goldbergs”, “Stranger Things”
  • “LEGO Star Wars” (Gaten as Jedi)

• Comics & Comedy:

  • Neil Brennan, Michael Che, Bill Maher, Jamie Foxx

Final Thoughts & Tone

Mark and Sam bring their signature blend of boozy, sharp banter and genuine curiosity, keeping the tone irreverent but diving into unexpectedly thoughtful territory. Gaten and Sean, despite their youth, offer a fresh, self-aware perspective on fame, generational change, and the challenges of growing up in front of the camera.

With moments of sincere reflection, plenty of laughs and pop culture deep cuts, this episode is both a trip down '80s memory lane and a peek into the evolving world of showbiz—Gen Z style.

For fans of comedy, pop-culture deconstruction, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood tales, this is a don’t-miss episode.