Michael Keaton

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Appears On

The Bill Simmons Podcast The Rewatchables Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast Literally! With Rob Lowe Zero to Well-Read Adam Carolla Show Hey Riddle Riddle

Episode Appearances

The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 8, 2026

Five NBA Playoff Takes, Plus David Letterman’s First-Ever BS Pod Appearance (We Did It!!!)

“Mentioned as strong guest performer on Letterman's show from 1980s comedy club peer group”

NBA Playoff Analysis and Team Depth StrategyOKC Thunder Roster Construction and Trade AssetsLate-Night Television Format Viability in 2020s

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The Rewatchables · Apr 28, 2026

‘Ghostbusters’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

“Speculated casting what-if for Venkman role; had played similar wisecracking characters in Night Shift and Gung Ho”

Comedy filmmaking techniques and improvisation in 1980s cinemaCasting decisions and ensemble chemistry in blockbuster filmsCultural impact and monoculture phenomenon in 1984

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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Apr 27, 2026

Ike Barinholtz

“Encountered by Barinholtz in Venice restaurant during 'The Studio' filming; ignored him”

Comedy History and InfluencesBoom Chicago Amsterdam Comedy TheaterCelebrity Jeopardy and Charity Game Shows

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Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast · Apr 13, 2026

GGACP Rewind: Episode #29: Henry Winkler

“Cast in Night Shift after audition; impressed Winkler and Ron Howard within 30 seconds of opening his mouth”

Dyslexia and learning disabilities in educationCharacter development and method actingTelevision production and showrunning

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Literally! With Rob Lowe · Apr 13, 2026

Aaron Sorkin: Well There You Have It (Re-Release)

“Cast member in Sorkin's directorial film The Trial of the Chicago 7”

West Wing Reunion Special and Get-Out-the-Vote CampaignScreenwriting for Television: Dialogue-Driven Narrative StructureEnsemble Cast Chemistry and Scene Stealing Prevention

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Zero to Well-Read · Mar 31, 2026

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

“Played Dogberry in the 1993 Much Ado About Nothing film adaptation”

Shakespearean Comedy Structure and ConventionsRomantic Comedy Tropes and Their OriginsIntellectual Compatibility in Romantic Relationships

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Adam Carolla Show · Mar 20, 2026

Judd Apatow + Plain White T's (Carolla Classics)

“Cited as early comic who Apatow tracked through career, including pilot 'Working Stiffs' with Jim Belushi”

Super Bowl betting and gambling psychologyHypervigilance and obsessive-compulsive disorder in high-achieversPolitical anxiety and forward-thinking in uncertain times

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Hey Riddle Riddle · Jan 28, 2026

#393: Mr. Mouse Bones

“Referenced as original Beetlejuice actor in film synopsis mashup game”

Film criticism and movie appreciationGuy Ritchie filmography analysisInternational idioms and language translation

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