Sean Astin: An Unexpected Guest (Part 1 of 2)

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2 жыл бұрын

In this first half of a two part interview, Sean Astin joins Billy and Dom to talk about their initial days on Lord of the Rings, when they realized how big the film was, how they coped with the elements and long hours, and their hilarious adventures flying in helicopters.
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@benfulfer3260 2 жыл бұрын

Sean was a real dad on set. I’m not referring to his actual daughter, but his three sons: Billy, Elijah, and Dom

@TakittixD 2 жыл бұрын

It's crazy to think he wasn't the oldest hobbit :D

@abigailsalmanac 2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right 😂

@Twiska 2 жыл бұрын

In the DVD extras they all talk about how he was very safty focused and panicked whenever the other three hobbits were messing around.

@AnjaHuebel1 Жыл бұрын

They shouldn't mock him because he was trying to keep everyone safe.

@MisterMister5893 Жыл бұрын

These two are old men themselves but then I realize wait... did LOTR really come out over 20 years ago? I always fondly remember the last time I was in the theatre for a theatrical release was for The Two Towers 2001. It's been that long since I've set foot in a theatre.

@peculiarpangolin4638 2 жыл бұрын

Christopher Lee randomly saying "watch this!" and chucking a pen at mach 7 into a tree is the most Christopher Lee thing I've ever heard of, and I love it.

@miscellaniac3367 2 жыл бұрын

I yelled "OH SHIT" and laughed out loud listening to that part. I work as a groundskeeper at a preschool 😅

@molly.morningstar 2 жыл бұрын

My respect for sir Lee just went up another +3000 points 🙏

@MDestron2282 2 жыл бұрын

Lee was basically James Bond...... but for real.

@lore_shards 2 жыл бұрын

And that Sean Austin Helicopter story was the most Sean Austin thing I've ever heard. Hilarious especially when compared to the original story from the appendices

@pecm 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Eat your heart out, Scaramanga :D

@thegreatpandemonium 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see Viggo on your podcast! Loving this podcast so much, I'm working from home and it feels lonely a lot of the time. Having you all on makes me feel like I'm among old friends. Thank you for what you do! ❤️

@max7164 2 жыл бұрын

Second this! Viggo please!! Both of you seem to have a lot of respect and love for him.

@thegreatpandemonium 2 жыл бұрын

@@max7164 Let’s hope it happens! 🤞🏻

@Clingan1234 2 жыл бұрын

Yes viggo I want the most!

@marttyyriroskis5716 2 жыл бұрын

Feel the loneliness as well, let's hope we get through this soon! Also def second you on Viggo, he seems like the nicest dude ever.

@silvia-90_ 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same, having Viggo there would be awesome! And I also feel very good having these guys with me while in home office😊

@NerdoftheRings 2 жыл бұрын

So excited about this one! Our Sam!

@josiahhind5681 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I wanted to tell you thank you for your channel, your channel is why I am reading the Silmarrilion right now!

@NerdoftheRings 2 жыл бұрын

@@josiahhind5681 That's awesome, Josiah! So glad to hear you're diving into The Silmarillion! It's a great adventure for sure!

@sierramcroberts13 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the silmarrilion right now and cant wait to read it

@josiahhind5681 2 жыл бұрын

@@sierramcroberts13 The first couple chapters are deep and harder to read, I encourge you to read it a few times!

@tartancraig 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, it makes it very fun and interesting to understand the lore of Tolkiens world. Thank you. Would love another theory video "what if bilbo didn't leave frodo the ring" 🙂 keep it up

@runtwer5700 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely need to get all four of the hobbits together for an episode. Or really any of the other cast members. Would love to see Viggo, Orlando, Sean Bean, Karl, Liv. All of them!

@PylonsHockey 2 жыл бұрын

boy do i have news for you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osWFY7Zn3cXPc6c.html

@christiandean6665 2 жыл бұрын

This needs to be a must!

@jesperburns 2 жыл бұрын

@@PylonsHockey Yeahhh, scripted, with the insufferable Josh Gad. No thanks.

@dlhoskin 2 жыл бұрын

OmG YES!!!!

@runtwer5700 2 жыл бұрын

@@PylonsHockey watched it when it was live. Not the same thing and not what I'm asking for. Asking for them to appear on the pod cast, individually (except for all four hobbits). Not a huge mash of 15 different people talking in a very small time window

@fiona9535 2 жыл бұрын

Sean getting worked up about the hobbits messing around in the helicopters as if it was yesterday had me DYING

@fettfan91 2 жыл бұрын

Every interview I’ve seen with Sean Astin is a beautiful, wholesome experience. Whoever cast him as Sam was truly inspired.

@whtvrnic 2 жыл бұрын

I'm manifesting viggo and orlando being on the pod !!!!!!!! who's with me ?

@HeatherMac320 2 жыл бұрын

Dom: I remember I wrapped on the same day as Christopher Lee Billy: Oh I thought you meant rapped like ….. Dom: Oh, no, like Eminem rapped? Billy: yeah…. Dom: Nah, I put a W in front if it Billy: Ahh right, I never heard it I love the subtle humor that flows so effortlessly between these two! 😄

@marussia31 2 жыл бұрын

totally missed it, thank you!))

@sharonlotter6689 2 жыл бұрын

When Sean's talking about the helicopter shenanigans and Billy and Dom are cracking up, I was dying 🤣🤣

@sarahwhite796 2 жыл бұрын

It was beautiful to hear what Sean's dad John Astin said about how "no one is a piece on a chessboard, every human interaction is sacred," and extremely touching that Sean tries to make all the fan interactions about the fans. Not that I think, as a fan, that everything needs to be about ME. Just that Sean Astin is an admirable person and I need to incorporate his philosophy into my own interactions with people.

@melorafoy7109 8 ай бұрын

I think John Astin is s a Buddhist.

@JosephT93 2 жыл бұрын

Now we just need Elijah and Sean together as guests ❤️ Absolutely loving this podcast!

@ameliaroseillustrations 6 ай бұрын

Fellowship of the Onion!

@DanielLehmannMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see Sam's finally having an internet connection in the shire.

@jchandlersabeast 2 жыл бұрын

When sean says “oh mister frodo oh no mister frodo!” I just started bursting in laughter

@Horatio787 2 жыл бұрын

If you've seen the Ralph Bakshi movies, he's straight up imitating their version of Sam.

@jchandlersabeast 2 жыл бұрын

@@Horatio787 gunna have to watch that now

@zyderman2050 2 жыл бұрын

@@Horatio787 and doing such a good job!

@zefmanx 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say, as someone that will happily watch the extended editions of Lord of the Rings, you guys could definitely run this podcast for three hours and keep me completely enraptured

@lore_shards 2 жыл бұрын

Totally underrated comment

@EruantieNelly 2 жыл бұрын

When Billy said "and who was it?" when Sean was talking about seeing himself in the mirror, I wasn't ready to laugh that hard!

@keithrobinson2968 2 жыл бұрын

"When will you wear wigs" all i could think of when they brought up wigs

@RE-LOOIE 2 жыл бұрын

Sean's laugh is the most hysterical thing. I was laughing along with him every time. Brilliant episode, Gents! Cannot wait for Part 2!

@hayleybleho 2 жыл бұрын

Ya you're right, I love Elijah's laugh but I don't give Sean enough credit!!

@cartergomez5390 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! This is my first time watching this. 👀

@thomasferraro479 2 жыл бұрын

Just when you think this podcast couldn't get any better

@SierraRift 2 жыл бұрын

I have not laughed that hard in a long time, like straight up ugly cry laughing at that story. Thanks for the joy!

@jennifermorrill5184 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm totally tearing up from 😃 😀 😄

@ohifonlyx33 2 жыл бұрын

When casting is 100% SPOT ON.

@the_dancerjen1773 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I melted when Sean came on! I had the honor of meeting him at the first ever LOTR convention and he was the most humble, sweetest and loveliest of humans. I gushed to him how much his performance of Sam meant to me and he was so sweet. A gem (just like you both!). Thank you for having him on Dom and Bill!

@123genki 2 жыл бұрын

is it weird to say that I am addicted to Billy's accent? I don't even bother skipping the ads just to listen to him more.

@TayaMissUnique 2 жыл бұрын

i was just thinking today that i would really love to have an audiobook narrated by him. preferably, a long ass audio book😂 his accent is magical

@pattieboy5861 2 жыл бұрын

Samwise Gamgee was my favorite character in the books, and Sean Astin did a beautiful job with the character. He still brings me to tears many times in the movie, esecially on Mount Doom, where he was talking about Rosie Cotton. Tears, I tell you!

@genevieve3432 2 жыл бұрын

I relate on a spiritual level to Sean’s helicopter worrying story, as a fellow worry wort. Sean: I’m totally with you! 🤣🤣🤣

@caeleehall9728 2 жыл бұрын

Same! Lol

@Ryan-ob6gp 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see actors like Sean recognizing the hell the crews are going through on films. Actors have long hours of course, but much of it is sitting and waiting and often what is best called 'academic' work. So while actors may suffer 14 hour days from the time they have to wake up to the time they are allowed to sleep, much of the crew is there hours before and hours after, often frantically grinding the entire time.

@JeM130177 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who watched the "Fellowship of the Cast" segment on my FOTR EE dvd enough times that I could probably recite half of it to you from memory still 16 years later at this point some of these stories cropping up again has absolutely made my life! Sean with the helicopters, the rugby game, Elijah's keys...what an absolute joy this was 🤣

@gingerbaker_toad696 2 жыл бұрын

❤ 'i cant carry it for you, BUT I CAN CARRY YOU' still just destroys me every time One of the many moments which do that, but one of the biggest for me

@nmfp2943 2 жыл бұрын

I only appreciate Sean more after watching this. Also I genuinely didn't know he was fattened up purposefully. The end bit with the helicopters was hilarious !

@christianjensen5029 2 жыл бұрын

I literally CRIED, I was dying throughout the helicopter story and the thing that killed me was when Billy said that Sean had the Bunsen burner in one hand and the ping pong racket in the other one 😂😂😂 HOLY DAMN that was AWESOME!!! LOVE YOU GUYS

@TITARNYA 2 жыл бұрын

Sean Astin is such a delightful person. You guys have a way of making us feel like we were all on set with you. I never get tired of hearing about your time on set.

@thebrandybuck323 2 жыл бұрын

1:03:32 i love how everyone's face is just as red Dom's pants from laughing so hard!! The LotR cast includes some of my fave people ever! Keep up the great work, Dom & Billy!

@Cthulhu013 2 жыл бұрын

Sean Astins mountain evac story is absolutely GOLD.

@dcthief 2 жыл бұрын

How that man wasn’t nominated for best supporting actor after return of the king I’ll never know…

@SteveD12 2 жыл бұрын

Sean going off about the helicopters was GOLD! The tears and laughs were amazing lol

@hannahgunter3552 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t express enough how much this podcast means to me. These films were pivotal in my life & the behind the scenes were just as such. It is so wonderful to hear more and more stories of how these extraordinary films were created by such a talented and dedicated group of folks. Thanks again for sharing these great stories with us!!!

@missmolly7112 2 жыл бұрын

I've just moved across the country and I'm all alone in an unfamiliar place. I've been feeling a bit homesick but, lads, watching The Friendship Onion makes me feel so much better. Thank you for making such a brilliant and enjoyable show!

@benhaslam1312 2 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain. I've also moved cross country, started a new job and don't know anyone yet. A weekly check in with people I've followed for 20 years is definitely a salve for homesickness and anxiety. You got this.

@missmolly7112 2 жыл бұрын

@@benhaslam1312 We both got this (:

@windyventure 2 жыл бұрын

Omg hi guys! SAME! Just moved cross country with no connections here. Tuesdays are my new favorite day because this podcast is so positive and light during a very crazy time in my life.

@benhaslam1312 2 жыл бұрын

@@windyventure And yet this podcast has connected us. We ALL got this.

@xplaney1703 2 жыл бұрын

Rooting for you guys! You got this!

@ThatBrunetteFromCali Жыл бұрын

20+ years later & all my beloved hobbits still share one brain cell😂❤

@yuggothfungi 2 жыл бұрын

It's no wonder that these four lads formed such a strong brotherhood.

@wildshadowstar Жыл бұрын

I love that they’re such great friends that they can take this piss out of each other even after all these years.

@folkloricasoap 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I aspire to be as laid back as Dom and Billy, but at my core I'm 100% Sean. Gotta think of safety and logistics over fun.

@twonumber22 2 жыл бұрын

It would be great to hear some of Dom's experiences in Lost.

@twonumber22 2 жыл бұрын

@Theo P It's not a good idea to spread rumors.

@bernadettehanson8340 2 жыл бұрын

This episode with Sean Astin was pure joy. I was just giggling away with you guys.

@naniyodesu 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love how it's been 20 years and Sean is still not done screaming about the helicopters. Good thing they didn't have Elijah there for it, I think that man would've just straight up died of laughter, he's always so easily amused. Rip Elijah if he ever watches this.

@scottmefford6917 11 ай бұрын

OMG Dom, your impression of Sir Christopher was spot on.

@theartisanrogue 2 жыл бұрын

Sean Astin's role in LotR was so powerful, and his sincerity, apparent work ethic and ideologies really seemed to have blended into Samwise to bring that role to life so vividly, I really feel as if I am just watching Samwise be interviewed.

@TheQuirkyNerd 2 жыл бұрын

The ending story about evacuating the mountain is the most anxiety and giggles I’ve ever had. Seeing Billy lose it made me cry laughing. 🤣🤣

@JoeyMelian 2 жыл бұрын

Was having a 'not so nice' and stressing day, but this episode dropped and i have to say that i have never laughed SO MUCH listening to anything ever and i must thank Dom, Billy and Sean! The helicopter ride story just had me on the floor! Wish we could have more episodes during the week, because I can't have too much of this podcast!

@jags3352 2 жыл бұрын

@susjenkin8440 2 жыл бұрын

I usually listen to the podcast but I really needed to see the laughter of the boys when Sean was telling the helicopter story, so here I am... it does not disappoint! hahahaha

@nathanthaxton7492 2 жыл бұрын

Billy and Dom always making Tuesday my favorite day of the week.

@mathildestrunge 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see Orlando or Viggo on the show.

@ZakVlogz 2 жыл бұрын

Today is my 30th birthday and this was absolutely one of the best gifts I received! I remember watching LOTR when I was 11 years old and now to be watching this it’s just so fantastic! This podcast has been one of the most entertaining podcasts I’ve ever watched! Thank you all for doing this! 😊😊

@rebeccamarie3885 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday

@ZakVlogz 2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccamarie3885 thank you so much!!

@heathercatlin7982 2 жыл бұрын

I love that Sean was protecting you all as a hobbit and an incredible man.

@PS3GamingScotland 2 жыл бұрын

Yaasss It's Sam. Excellent interview and podcast. We need to see Viggo, Orlando, Ian and Peter Jackson and everybody else. Loving these LOTR stories.

@emilyadkins6554 2 жыл бұрын

Dom's Christopher Lee impression is spot on!

@DGordillo123 2 жыл бұрын

Those memories about Cristopher Lee are amazing, I need every single piece of information about him!!

@ruthie_2990 2 жыл бұрын

I was having a really rough day, but watching this episode was just what I needed. Billy’s laugh is infectious! I was losing it at the helicopter story!! So much joy in this episode, it turned my day around❤️

@centerstagedancestudio6605 2 жыл бұрын

Sean Astin, by far the very best podcast thus far! Enjoy every single one but our Samwise is just the best. Love to hear him talk about his dear parents and his stories are epic. Billy and Dom laughing hysterically with Sean made my day. So glad there’ll be a part II.

@wiltarthebarbarian1988 2 жыл бұрын

If Billy Boyd was my friend, I would have braved the traffic to hang out, especially after saying I was coming over... Looking at YOU, Dom.

@lesliemarie1955 2 жыл бұрын

This is the only reason I love Tuesdays

@jacquelinebutterworth1188 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant show loved hearing Sean, had no idea Sean’s dad is Gomez 😀 love it

@BilboniousBagODonuts 2 жыл бұрын

It's so weird to hear stories I remember from the Fellowship DVD cast voice over years and years ago. (Although I will treasure the story about Sir Christopher and the Bic pen)

@nickbonavita1379 2 жыл бұрын

Only Sean can make fear and paranoia funny without even trying. :-D

@CrAZychicke Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to see them together again. LotR trilogy will always be iconic and I loved the extended editions bc of the cast interviews. The nostalgia is real Everyone knows Sean from The Goonies, I know him from Toy Soldiers...

@tanadarko6991 11 ай бұрын

My first thought is always "Rudy" though I did grow up with the Goonies. LOTR of course is huge, and also, weirdly, 50 first dates haha

@lemonrinds8296 2 жыл бұрын

Aw Billy "and who was it" when Sean was talking about his body image issues

@CoraCadman 2 жыл бұрын

i don’t think i’ve ever smiled so hard for an hour straight before

@stevemuzak8526 2 жыл бұрын

Christopher Lee's life story was incredible. From WW2 RAF to acting and metal singing etc. He did it all. That's how you supposed to live. At 100%.

@scififreakmi 2 жыл бұрын

I have had the WORST week and laughing at this was one of the only good things to happen. I love you guys. Thank you for being a bright spot in my week.

@Buttcakes15 2 жыл бұрын

These episodes need millions of views

@charlottenicholas5427 2 жыл бұрын

Love ,the fact that Sean Astin got his start around Astoria, Oregon, from a local.# Goonies!

@claireshaw2980 2 жыл бұрын

CRYING laughing at Billy laughing 😂😂😂😂 Has he recovered ? 😂😂😂😂

@OchaYT0321 2 жыл бұрын

From Lord of the Rings to TmnT, Sean has been a part of my 2 fav childhood shows

@decapolis01 2 жыл бұрын

Ya'll are like 3 siblings talking at a family reunion. I loved it!

@elenoryn4700 2 жыл бұрын

Doms expressions of Sir Christopher Lees voice are just so good, I love it!

@wysiwyg2006 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this like the Elijah Wood one. I'm 46 and grew up with Sean's movies. The stories were hilarious and it's so great that Sean is as caring and looking out for others just like Sam. Also used to love Lost, great show until the weird ending lol. Billy is so funny with the bunsen burner re-enactments. Hi from Erith, UK

@loreto2467 Жыл бұрын

I hadn't laughed so much in a long time. I loved the helicopter story!

@noelle6665 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, the helicopter story never gets old. It was hilarious listening to it at LOTR extra materials and now 20+ yearts later. Never change, guys, never change.

@matthiasarran270 2 жыл бұрын

Sean Astin was the first celebrity I ever met, well over 10 years ago. He was so nice while I was completely flustered.

@CDInvictus 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of my favorites yet! Sean is so awesome!

@osdbest 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best cast films in cinema history. Loved hearing the stories!

@lovecraftwithme 2 жыл бұрын

my sides are hurting from how much I'm laughing "bunsen burners" :D :D :D

@seanloughran6714 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, that helicopter story was amazing. I'm crying laughing with Dom and Billy.

@jbmboy 2 жыл бұрын

It's not that I love The Lord of the Rings, it's more that I love hearing you guys reminisce about The Lord of the Rings. Great Episode!

@Hedgehog4real 2 жыл бұрын

omg i had zero idea the filming was that gruesome on the poor actors. i mean it kinda makes sense, cause the result was absolutely staggering and will for sure be regarded highly after all of them are long gone. but damn, just thinking of how hard they worked for so long to give us that magic...the magic that endures, and we can all go back to at any moment. mad respect to everyone involved in that production, and huge thank you.

@annelieseb7521 2 жыл бұрын

Saw this on spotify and I was so excited but I love watching instead of listening so I just had to wait for this to be uploaded to youtube which was hard 😂.

@nicholash8555 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine being in there circle of friends and all the story’s they have and be able hear different versions from each point of view,madness ha ✌️👊❤️

@Cuinn 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of absolute hysterics in this episode is just infections. I love the banter, and it's very plain how longstanding their friendships are with each other.

@mellisartandcrafts Жыл бұрын

Sitting in Home office and had tears of laughter😂

@nicdennis 2 жыл бұрын

I love when good friends get together and a single episode can't contain the conversation. More old friends I say!

@PivotDemon416 2 жыл бұрын

To me Sean was a perfect role for Sam. Sam being the worrisome and cautious hobbit, and Sean being the exact same way in real life! Lol

@johnrussell701 2 жыл бұрын

Been loving the show guys! Had to say goodbye to my dog the day this came out. Came back to say how nice it was to listen to you three fellows laughing and having fun after i got. Sean is always such a sweet dude. Keep it the good work :)

@lenalernova 2 жыл бұрын

Wow it’s so cool and interesting to hear Sean’s perspective and experience of the filming. Like Dom said, it does resonate with their characters a bit, how each of them talk about filming LOTR. It was so sweet and heartwarming to see Sean, thanks for bringing him on the podcast! Looking forward to more LOTR guests! ❤️🙏

@tanadarko6991 11 ай бұрын

Hilarious!! I always love when you learn that a person has some of the same traits as the character they're playing, and I freakin' adore Samwise Gamgee.

@cynthiahofer2903 2 жыл бұрын

This was so much fun! I am old enough to remember Sean's parents acting on TV. His dad was the best Gomez. His mom was truly wonderful. Sean's acting as Sam was so right on, when I think of Sam while reading Lord of the Rings he has Sean's face.

@manfrombritain6816 2 жыл бұрын

i think Sean was really the closest to the book character for sure, partly cos of the writing and partly cos of his brilliant acting. i LOVE the anecdote about Sir Ian reminding Sean to take Frodo's hand when he wakes in Rivendell, it's those little touches that really make the movies so special

@MattSeakin 2 жыл бұрын

I know it's serious, but that part about helicopters had me laughing to tears :D Can't wait for the second part!

@forrestaitken 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime I see Sean Astin I smile he’s just so genuine. but at the same time it’s sad because he looks older and it makes you realize that we are all getting older. Love the podcast I watch every episode

@blueskybelyr 9 ай бұрын

46:20 given the strikes on now, this is really fascinating to hear. Pushing people to work those hours is crazy, and creatives are exploited to do it because they love the work. Kudos to Sean for carrying on his mother's legacy by helping to lead the SAG talks!