"Brian Cox"

March 2, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: Casual interview podcast with hosts bantering before introducing the guest, then a free-flowing chat blending humor, career stories, and advice.
The Key Players:
- Hosts: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett—comedic trio with sharp, sibling-like chemistry roasting each other's eating habits, sleep, and egos before fawning over the guest.
- Guest: Brian Cox, legendary actor (original Hannibal Lecter, Bourne films, Succession's Logan Roy), director of new film Glen Rothen. Famous for gravelly voice, commanding presence, and no-BS candor.
The Vibe: Fun and lively, with irreverent banter turning reverent and educational as Cox shares wisdom; mix of laughs, inspiration, and light roasts.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Brian Cox**
2 (07:46) **Directing Debut: *Glenrothes***
3 (13:04) **Directing Philosophy & Actor Freedom**
4 (16:08) **Origins & Early Life in Dundee**
5 (22:04) **Path to Acting**
6 (29:11) **Theater Highlights & Mishaps**
7 (36:35) **Bourne Identity Films**

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Show Notes

We’re living in a wonder-world with the great Brian Cox. Tempura salad, resting bewildered face, and doing it like a goose. Is it the AC? Nope. It’s an all-new SmartLess.

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