EPISODE · Oct 20, 2022 · 53 MIN
#280 Anders Holm identifies as a swimmer
from Inside with Brett Hawke · host Brett Hawke
Anders Holm swam for two years at the University of Wisconsin before being terminated after getting into a bar fight. Admittedly, he lost everything. But he stayed at UW Madison and poured his time, energy, and focus into his writing. After graduating, he moved to LA where he met Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, and Kyle Newacheck. They created comedy sketches for years until they finally got their big break from Comedy Central, and created Workaholics. In this episode, Anders talks about his love and passion for swimming and how the sport set him up to become a Hollywood success story. Ders is still in the pool and just completed his first tri, the Malibu Triathlon. Enjoy! 00:00 Bratter PA Immigration Law 00:05 Hello Anders Holm 00:45 How'd you know you were funny? 02:00 Behind the Camera 04:00 Facial mannerisms 05:45 Why Wisconsin? 07:18 Sprint Free 08:21 Bar Fight 10:52 Staying in Madison 12:30 I love swimming 14:45 Malibu Triathlon 16:15 2 lane 150 yard pool 19:15 Going all in 22:10 Comedy Central break 25:00 Beine Nutrition 25:48 Swim Angelfish Adaptive Swim Lessons 26:20 Adam, Blake, & Kyle 28:50 Watching yourself 30:13 In front of the camera 31:20 Writing vs Acting 32:12 Hollywood Stereotypes & Surprises 34:17 Staying grounded 36:53 Focusing on TV 39:05 What now? 40:15 Godzilla on Apple TV+ 40:50 Agents, Managers, Lawyers 42:00 Workaholics Movie 43:00 Most comfortable writing or acting? 45:50 Popovici 46:50 Marchand 47:10 UVA Women’s Team 48:27 Super suits 51:00 Popov 52:43 Destro Swim Towers 53:00 Vasa Trainer Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe to the Swimnerd Newsletter. Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD
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Anders Holm swam for two years at the University of Wisconsin before being terminated after getting into a bar fight. Admittedly, he lost everything. But he stayed at UW Madison and poured his time, energy, and focus into his writing. After graduating, he moved to LA where he met Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, and Kyle Newacheck. They created comedy sketches for years until they finally got their big break from Comedy Central, and created Workaholics. In this episode, Anders talks about his love and passion for swimming and how the sport set him up to become a Hollywood success story. Ders is still in the pool and just completed his first tri, the Malibu Triathlon. Enjoy! 00:00 Bratter PA Immigration Law 00:05 Hello Anders Holm 00:45 How'd you know you were funny? 02:00 Behind the Camera 04:00 Facial mannerisms 05:45 Why Wisconsin? 07:18 Sprint Free 08:21 Bar Fight 10:52 Staying in Madison 12:30 I love swimming 14:45 Malibu Triathlon 16:15 2 lane 150 yard pool 19:15 Going all in 22:10 Comedy Central break 25:00 Beine Nutrition 25:48 Swim Angelfish Adaptive Swim Lessons 26:20 Adam, Blake, & Kyle 28:50 Watching yourself 30:13 In front of the camera 31:20 Writing vs Acting 32:12 Hollywood Stereotypes & Surprises 34:17 Staying grounded 36:53 Focusing on TV 39:05 What now? 40:15 Godzilla on Apple TV+ 40:50 Agents, Managers, Lawyers 42:00 Workaholics Movie 43:00 Most comfortable writing or acting? 45:50 Popovici 46:50 Marchand 47:10 UVA Women’s Team 48:27 Super suits 51:00 Popov 52:43 Destro Swim Towers 53:00 Vasa Trainer Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe to the Swimnerd Newsletter. Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD
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