Jeremy Piven: From Entourage to ER | Spike's Car Radio

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Join Spike and Zuckerman for a humorous episode with Jeremy Piven, renowned actor and comic, exploring Jeremy's 15-year endeavor in creating 'The Performance' from an Arthur Miller story. This compelling episode covers Piven’s persistence amidst production challenges, humor honed through comedic gigs to fund his passion, and candid reflections on his transformative journey.

Spike also delves into Piven’s impressive stand-up journey, exploring his methodical yet spontaneous writing process and the essential authenticity needed to captivate audiences. We also showcase the new hybrid EV Bentley Continental GT Speed.

Revisit iconic roles including the legendary Ari Gold from 'Entourage' and hear Piven's tales from his theater-heavy upbringing to on-set improvisations in Seinfeld.

Beyond career highlights, Piven shares personal anecdotes about overcoming mercury poisoning and contemplating spiritual balance alongside storytelling wisdom from stand-up stages to acting triumphs.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introducing Jeremy Piven
01:55 - Crafting The Performance
14:40 - Jeremy's standup
21:05 - Writing jokes
23:55 - The Bentley Continental GT Speed
30:27 - Developing Entourage
38:36 - The Larry Sanders Show
40:27 - On Seinfeld as TV George
44:27 - Working with Robert De Niro on Heat
49:01 - Wanting to be a car guy
50:39 - Growing up with John Cusack
51:06 - The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
53:03 - Cameo in Singles
54:03 - Mercury poisoning controversy
55:50 - Growing up in theatre
1:00:32 - Dedication to your work
1:04:04 - Rebooting Entourage?