About this episode

Penn and the gang discuss the making of The Big Whoop with its cast, exploring themes of empathy and featuring live improv.

Jim Turner, Mark Fite, and Dave (Gruber) Allen (a.k.a. Big Bugs, Corky, and Gustav) from the cast of The Big Whoop join Penn and the gang for an in depth discussion on making the film. Penn's history with the cast and clown acts in the past, finding empathy in characters you disagree with, bonus live improv from Corky and Big Bugs, and lots more. Check out The Big Whoop streaming now! https://www.thebigwhoopmovie.com/ and live at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 3: https://www.dynastytypewriter.com/calendar-squad-up?event-id=132545

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