Podcast Summary: Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil
Episode: Jake Johnson, Gareth Reynolds, and Eric Edelstein
Release Date: May 22, 2025
Introduction to Guests (00:00 - 01:45)
Jameela Jamil kicks off the episode by introducing her guests: Jake Johnson, Gareth Reynolds, and Eric Edelstein. Each guest brings a rich background in acting, comedy, and writing, setting the stage for a series of hilariously mortifying and embarrassing stories.
Embracing Bad Decisions (03:20 - 04:08)
The conversation begins with a candid discussion about making bad decisions. Jameela shares her own propensity for poor choices, prompting her guests to reflect on their own experiences.
- Jake Johnson (03:36): “Jake makes horrible decisions all the time. That's why we're here at Wrong Turns.”
Gareth Reynolds' Late Puberty Story (05:27 - 09:43)
Gareth Reynolds delves into a deeply embarrassing moment from his teenage years when he experienced delayed puberty. At sixteen and a half, Gareth lacked body hair, making him the subject of teasing among his peers. This revelation uncovers the discomfort and social challenges he faced during adolescence.
- Gareth Reynolds (05:23): “We all got a lot older. This group has had very bad decisions in our 20s.”
- Gareth Reynolds (09:00): “I should have said, no men in my family have any hair on their bodies. It's a genetic condition.”
The group discusses societal expectations of male physical development, highlighting Gareth's struggle with body image and acceptance.
Eric Edelstein's Embarrassing Flight Incident (16:11 - 23:19)
Eric Edelstein recounts a distressing incident that occurred while flying to Canada. After a night of heavy drinking, Eric decides to have a "hair of the dog" by drinking white wine during the flight, resulting in an embarrassing accident in his trousers without realizing it.
- Eric Edelstein (16:11): “I was very hungover for the flight.”
- Eric Edelstein (17:19): “And there was liquid in my trousers. I don't understand what has happened.”
- Jameela Jamil (17:51): “You think you've had a little pee that was left over that's made its way out? Or is it clear that it's come from the back door?”
As Eric navigates the situation, the group humorously speculates on the mechanics of airplane toilets and shares their own related experiences.
- Jameela Jamil (20:03): “I run with this huge swarm of wasps, and I descend upon this crowd…”
The episode uses this moment to emphasize the often unpredictable nature of embarrassing mishaps and the importance of sharing such stories for communal laughter and relief.
Jake Johnson's Double Date Disaster (29:06 - 37:26)
Jake Johnson shares a comedic yet cringe-worthy story about a double date gone wrong. After quitting drinking in 2016, Jake seeks to maintain sobriety while trying to fit in during a night out. Attempting to use a weed pen discreetly, Jake inadvertently sets off alarms at the restaurant, leading to a chaotic encounter with security and fire trucks.
- Jake Johnson (30:02): “Right after we order, while they're having a cocktail, I'm gonna run in the bathroom and take a quick rip of my weed pen.”
- Jake Johnson (31:44): “I ripped a weed pen in the bathroom. I thought the alarm just went off in there.”
The mishap escalates as other security measures come into play, highlighting Jake's quick thinking and the group's ability to find humor in high-stress situations.
- Jake Johnson (34:05): “You can get away with murder because girls like you.”
- Gareth Reynolds (37:07): “We didn't let him in because he got fired from Daddy Shark after fighting three security guards and trying to take down a lovely vegan restaurant.”
Despite the tension, the story concludes without actual consequences, leaving the group in stitches over the absurdity of the events.
Closing Remarks and Promotions (37:26 - 41:55)
As the episode winds down, guests promote their respective projects:
- Gareth Reynolds: Promotes his podcast "We're Here to Help" and his website.
- Eric Edelstein: Mentions his work on "Sensitive Kind" on FX and "The Burrows" on Netflix.
- Jake Johnson: Talks about his roles and upcoming projects.
Jameela encourages listeners to subscribe, like, and review the podcast, as well as to share their own "wrong turns" via email for potential inclusion in future episodes.
Notable Quotes:
- Jameela Jamil (01:06): “We're sick of the Internet forcing inspirational stories upon us.”
- Gareth Reynolds (05:35): “I was sitting there, and suddenly, Walker, who's not being a bully, doesn't understand what's happening.”
- Eric Edelstein (16:37): “I really refuse to believe that I have shit my pants.”
- Jake Johnson (30:10): “I use my size in a bad way, I admit it. But it's a gift of being tall.”
Conclusion
This episode of "Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil" delivers a blend of humor and vulnerability as guests share their most mortifying and embarrassing experiences. Through laughter and relatable stories, Jameela and her guests create a space where listeners can commiserate over life's misadventures without the pressure of finding a silver lining.
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