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Star Wars Actor's Funniest Fail Story

January 28, 202600:33
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There's a funny story that it was your
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first time using a gun.
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>> True story. They come over and say,
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"Jim, which gun would you like? AK47 or
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the Uzi." And I just Uzi sounded. So,
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he's teaching me how to work it. He
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said, "My try and keep it steady." I'm
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hiding behind this vehicle. Then I'm
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supposed to come around and shoot all
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the baddies. Action. Come around. Do all
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the firing. Then I hear this. Godamn.
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Come to the monitor, please. You're
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doing something silly with your mouth.
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Rewind. Show him. Then I have a look.
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There I am. I'm going like this. You're
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dead. Then I told the director, I see
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what I'm doing with my lips. I'm making
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the sound effects. Sorry about that.
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Next take I'm going like this.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are treated to a hilarious behind-the-scenes story featuring a first-time gun user, Jim, who finds himself in a comical predicament while filming an action scene. As he navigates the chaos of choosing between an AK47 and an Uzi, Jim's attempt to embody the role leads to an unexpected revelation about his own antics—making sound effects with his lips while firing. The laughter ensues as he recounts the director's reaction and the humorous adjustments he makes for the next take. This lighthearted exchange not only showcases the fun of filmmaking but also highlights the importance of being able to laugh at oneself in the face of unexpected situations.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Funniest
  • 85
    Most unserious (in a good way)
  • 80
    Best performance
  • 75
    Best overall

Episode Highlights

  • Jim's First Time with a Gun
    Jim shares a funny story about his first experience using a gun, choosing an Uzi.
    “They come over and say, 'Jim, which gun would you like? AK47 or the Uzi.'”
    @ 00m 03s
    January 28, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Making Sound Effects00:28