Rocco

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Seth Rogen says he and his wife are now more grateful than ever that they decided not to have children he’s not afraid to explain why.

He admits they used to question whether they’d made the right decision, but now their conversations have shifted to, “Honestly, thank God we don’t have children.”

His reasoning? They’re in the prime of their lives, understand themselves better than ever, and have the freedom to pursue their careers, enjoy life, and build the kind of relationship they’ve always wanted.

But Seth took it a step further, saying he sees people with children struggling to find the same time for work and personal enjoyment that he and his wife have.

“I seem to get a lot more active enjoyment out of not having kids than anyone I know seems to get out of having kids.”

That statement will probably divide people. Some see raising children as life’s greatest joy, while others believe a fulfilling life doesn’t have to include parenthood.

Do you think Seth has a point, or is there a kind of happiness you can only understand after having children?

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Ft.@sethmeyers @BenAffleck

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Ben Affleck spent years trying to make his kids proud with his movies. Turns out, all it took was spilling a coffee and looking absolutely miserable on the internet.

He recalled how, when his daughter was born, he was directing his first movie while going through a difficult period in his career. He had films that weren’t successful, felt uncool, and desperately wanted to make his children proud of what he did.

But as his kids got older, he realized something: they couldn’t care less about his Hollywood career.

According to Ben, the coolest thing he’s ever done in their eyes is become a meme.

And when he asked why, their explanation was simple: “You’re relevant.”

The irony wasn’t lost on him. He’s basically become famous to his own kids for being a “beleaguered, depressed man” spilling coffee.

Imagine spending decades building a Hollywood career, only for your children to think your most iconic performance is looking miserable in a viral meme.

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@Lou_inc Both can be true

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Guest: “ America sucks because of it’s anti-LGBTQ and claims they’re better off moving to Europe.”

Guest: “That’s exactly why I’ve always wanted to leave. My girlfriend hates America too.”

Caleb: “America sucks? Then why is the whole world trying to move here? What makes it so terrible?”

Guest: “We’re gay, and with everything happening, especially the laws targeting the trans community, it feels like America is becoming a worse place to live.”

Caleb: “But hasn’t life for gay people actually improved? Despite all the political rhetoric, America is still ahead of many countries when it comes to progressive values.”

Caleb: “Several European countries have restricted puberty blockers and certain treatments for minors. Meanwhile, America handles these issues differently from state to state. In many places, the approach is far more permissive.”

Guest: “I’m thinking about moving to Europe.”

Caleb: “You’re escaping America for Europe? Have you even looked at how a traditionally Catholic country like Mexico approaches transgender issues?”

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Ft.@sircalebhammer

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Ft. Fran Lebowitz

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Fran Lebowitz argues that New York’s $100 million luxury apartments are doing more harm to the city’s housing market than people realize.

Discussing Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s approach to taxing the ultra-wealthy, she questions what these extremely expensive properties actually contribute to the city, especially when they’re left empty.

She contrasts today’s ultra-rich with the 19th-century robber barons, arguing that at least those industrialists created jobs and employed large numbers of people.

But her bigger point is about housing costs. She argues that when apartments sell for $100 million or more, those prices influence the wider market, pushing up the cost of housing even for people who could never afford luxury properties.

In her view, that ripple effect reaches all the way down to ordinary studio apartments in places like the Bronx.

Should a city do more to tax ultra-luxury properties when their prices can affect the cost of housing for everyone else?

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Ft.Fran Lebowitz

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Fran Lebowitz says people often mistake the prestige of the American presidency for Donald Trump’s personal charm and she isn’t buying it.

In this interview, she discusses her shock at Trump’s proposed changes to historic buildings like the White House, arguing that she never imagined a president would attempt to alter such landmarks.

She then takes aim at what she sees as his lack of intelligence, arguing that the problem isn’t that he’s crazy, but that he’s incredibly stupid.

Lebowitz also reflects on what she considers a decline in the intellectual standards expected of American presidents, tracing it back to the Reagan era.

But perhaps her sharpest observation comes when she challenges the idea that Trump is charming.

Her argument? People may be responding to the power and prestige of the presidency rather than anything particularly charming about the man himself.

Do people sometimes confuse the importance of someone’s position with the qualities of the person holding it?

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@ReplayBuzz Absolutely

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Sylvester Stallone says Tulsa King gives him something he didn’t have to rely on as much during his action-movie career: the ability to tell a story using nothing but his face and life experience.

He reflects on being part of the action genre before Hollywood became dominated by superhero films and massive productions.

For years, his screen presence was built around physicality, muscles, explosions, and action sequences.

But in Tulsa King, he’s playing a completely different game. With his character often covered up in suits, he can’t rely on the physical image audiences have associated with him for decades.

Instead, he has to communicate through his expressions, presence, and the experience he’s gained over the years.

He even admits he isn’t sure he could have played this character as convincingly at 35.

Sometimes the most powerful thing an actor brings to a role isn’t physical strength it’s everything they’ve lived through.

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Ft.@TheSlyStallone

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Ft.@TheSlyStallone

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Sylvester Stallone was initially skeptical about a movie being made about his life, but when he watched the young actor’s audition tape, he genuinely thought he was looking at himself.

He even showed the footage to his daughters and asked whether the resemblance was really that convincing.

After watching the film, Stallone was left stunned. He described the experience as history repeating itself, almost exactly 50 years later.

What impressed him most was how much work the young actor had put into the role. He explained that the actor wasn’t naturally built like him, but had transformed himself physically to make the portrayal believable.

And Stallone didn’t stop at praising the performance. He suggested the actor could be heading all the way to the awards stage to collect a trophy.

Imagine playing Sylvester Stallone so convincingly that the man himself watches your audition and thinks he’s looking in a mirror.

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Ft.Dustin Hoffman

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Dustin Hoffman signed up for an acting class because a friend told him nobody fails acting and he ended up discovering what he truly loved doing.

As a college student just trying to get a passing grade, he thought acting would be as easy as gym class, where the worst he could expect was a C.

But then he was asked to memorize a scene and perform it.

Something unexpected happened: he became so absorbed in acting that he completely lost track of time.

He compared it to practicing piano, where he always had to watch the clock and make sure he’d put in at least an hour.

With acting, the clock simply disappeared.

And he left everyone with a thought worth remembering:

“Anybody who loves their work, the clock does not exist.”

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@Lou_inc It’s a family thing

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Matthew McConaughey’s mom once got so caught up in the acting world that she asked her own son if she could use his agent.

She recalled how she and Matthew ad-libbed an entire scene at a café, with him walking in, sitting down, and delivering his lines without a script.

Apparently, she enjoyed the experience enough to tell Matthew she needed an agent.

But his response was immediate: “No, Mom. You get your own agent.” 💀

She admitted she didn’t take it any further, although the interviewer joked that there was still plenty of time for her to pursue acting.

Imagine your son becoming a Hollywood star and you deciding it’s your turn to get an agent too.

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@ReplayBuzz I respect the confidence

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Ft. Matthew McConaughey