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Jefferson White discusses his evolving definition of success in the entertainment industry, emphasizing the importance of having control over creative choices and working with people you care about. He reflects on how his goals have changed from wanting to get on a show like Yellowstone to now prioritizing creative fulfillment and collaborative energy on projects of any size. White shares his perspective that "making it" is an ongoing process rather than a destination, requiring continuous growth and openness to change.

We also talk about:

• The feeling of helplessness that actors can experience in the entertainment industry

• How definitions of success evolve throughout an actor's career

• The value of independent filmmaking and creative collaboration

• Behind-the-scenes photography as a way to document the creative process

• The importance of supporting independent films financially, not just verbally

Products, Software, Websites, People, or Places Mentioned:

Jefferson White (actor)

Yellowstone (TV show)

Drink and Be Merry (independent film)

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Learn more about Jefferson White here:

Hello, Hello!

Jefferson White discusses his top three films, including The Matrix Reloaded, In the Mood for Love, and three recent foreign language films that impressed him. The conversation covers his commitment to film education, particularly international cinema, and his honest admission about pretending to have seen films he hasn't watched. White also shares insights about the challenges of being an actor, including industry pressures around diet and the difficulty of finding consistent work.

We also talk about:

• Nashville hot chicken spots and the origin story of Prince's restaurant

• Christmas movies and why Miracle on 34th Street doesn't work for him

• His upcoming film, Caravan about medical tourism for insulin

• The reality of spending most of an acting career waiting to work rather than actually working

• How independent filmmaking requires learning multiple skills, from editing to financing

Products, Software, Websites, People, or Places Mentioned:

The Matrix Reloaded

In the Mood for Love

It Was Just an Accident

The Secret Agent

No Other Choice

I'm Still Here

Miracle on 34th Street

It's a Wonderful Life

After the Hunt

Wong Kar-Wai

Julia Roberts

Jim Carrey

Sundance Film Festival

Sarasota, Florida

Bedford Park

Toronto, Canada

Hattie B's

Prince's Hot Chicken

Bishop's Restaurant (Franklin, TN)

Drink and Be Merry

Caravan

Nashville Film Festival

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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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