Episode #231 with Dan Bakkedahl

Dan is joined by actor and improv extraordinaire, Dan Bakkedahl, who has appeared in many films and television series over the years, including Veep, Legit, Life in Pieces, Made for Love, Space Force, Curb your Enthusiasm, Community, Barry, Trumbo, Buddy Games, Observe and Report, and Horrible Bosses, to name a few.We chat about whether or not Veep would be as ridiculous now compared to today's politics, the process of putting together an episode of Veep, working with Jim Jefferies on Legit, being six years behind everyone, the first big break on The Daily Show, the frustration of why it took so long to get a break, walking out of a job, moving on from acting job to acting job, the importance of camaraderie, the procedural nature of some comedies, gaining respect from your peer group, improv class, making a podcast, always needing to perform, making sure you're always in the building, learning by watching, being intimidated by Jon Stewart, going for it with Roger Furlong, being a recovering alcoholic, meditation, working with Helen Mirren, auditioning, wanting to be the Ozzy Osbourne of acting, needing new dreams, and a whole lot more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.