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Jefferson joins Producer Papa Bear for our "Things We Should Know" segment. The discussion reveals surprising facts about Academy Award winners from Iowa, including the remarkable achievement of Cloris Leachman as the only Iowa-born actor to win a BAFTA, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy. The conversation features guest Jefferson White and covers the rich acting heritage that has emerged from the Midwest state.

We also talk about:

• The challenge of identifying Iowa's most decorated actor among the limited Oscar winners from the state

• Comparisons between notable Iowa actors, including John Wayne, Elijah Wood, and Ashton Kutcher

• The impressive award collection of Cloris Leachman, with 24 wins and 53 nominations

• Historical television programming conventions like separate beds in classic shows

• An eerie coincidence involving the birth and death dates of Iowa actresses

People, Places, and Things Mentioned:

Jefferson White (guest)

Cloris Leachman

John Wayne

Elijah Wood

Ashton Kutcher

Jason Momoa

Donna Reed

Justin Timberlake

Iowa State

Des Moines, Iowa

Winterset, Iowa

The Last Picture Show

True Grit

From Here to Eternity

The Donna Reed Show

That '70s Show

Punk'd

The Butterfly Effect

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

Lord of the Rings

BAFTA Awards

Academy Awards (Oscars)

Golden Globe Awards

Emmy Awards

Chick-fil-A Polynesian sauce

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