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Las Culturistas · February 11, 2026 · 1h 16m

"The Mayor" (w/ Laura Dern)

Laura Dern
Show Notes

Laura Dern joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang for a wide-ranging conversation full of anecdotes, impressions, and reflections on her career. She discusses channeling anger on screen, the making of Enlightened's Amy Jellicoe with Mike White, the tonal balancing act of Big Little Lies, the wonder of seeing Jurassic Park's CGI brachiosaurus, and working with David Lynch. The episode also touches on growing up in Hollywood, her early punk rock phase, and a memorable encounter with a Real Housewife.

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Highlights

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Channeling Anger on Screen
Laura Dern shares her approach to portraying anger, a skill she's honed across her career.
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Creating Amy Jellicoe for Enlightened
Laura Dern and Mike White developed the character Amy Jellicoe for the series Enlightened, exploring a breakdown and spiritual awakening.
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Big Little Lies' Dramatic Brutality
Laura Dern reflects on the intense blend of comedy and darkness in Big Little Lies.
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The Awe of Jurassic Park's CGI Brachiosaurus
Laura Dern recalls the experience of seeing the CGI brachiosaurus for the first time and the sense of wonder it inspired.
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Editorial

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David Lynch: Niche but Mainstream
Laura Dern reflects on working with David Lynch and his unique position as an artist whose avant-garde work is widely recognized.
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Misc

✧Laura Dern shows up wearing pink corduroy and radiates sunshine energy.
✧She whips out a spot-on Reese Witherspoon impression.
✧Mentions Jeff Goldblum's chest, to the delight of the hosts.
✧Recounts a real-life interaction with a Real Housewife.
✧Went punk rock at 12 years old.
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