Published May 27, 2019

Episode 1022 - Timothy Olyphant

Timothy Olyphant delves into his artistic journey, revealing how he overcame the fear of success to embrace acting as his true calling, while discussing the craft of acting, lessons from 'Deadwood,' and the nuances of television directing amidst parallels with stand-up comedy.

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Episode 1022 - Timothy Olyphant

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Art and High School

Family Revelations

Creative Opportunities

Creative Beginnings

Wholesome Mischief

Acting vs. Stand-Up

Panic in Madison

The Observer's Game

Acting in the Moment

Directing in Television

Creative Presence

Nerd Culture Reflections

Comedy and Acting Paths

Artistic Journey Reflections

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Artistic Beginnings

Fear of Success

The Acting Craft

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Episode 1022 - Timothy Olyphant

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Artistic BeginningsTimothy Olyphant shares his journey from early artistic pursuits to a successful acting career. He reflects on his creative roots, educational experiences, and the pivotal moments that led him to embrace acting as his true calling.

Artistic Beginnings

Fear of SuccessTimothy Olyphant candidly shares his struggles with the fear of success and the complexities of his career choices. He reflects on the apprehensions that accompanied his journey in acting and comedy, offering insights into the lessons learned along the way.

Fear of Success

The Acting CraftTimothy Olyphant explores his acting philosophy, focusing on the importance of being present and learning from his experiences on "Deadwood." He also discusses the nuances of television directing and the parallels between stand-up comedy and acting.

The Acting Craft

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