Best Podcast Episodes About Jane Fonda
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 10 episodes
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“… about other things. Better to live in the world of manufactured delusion. And that's what we call a tease in the business. Well, I'll play you the Jane Fonda clip. The thing that's also crazy about the Jane Fondas, but we went all the way through COVID with this, which is she originally made her bones by railing against the government, the man. She made her bones by going to Vietnam and siding with the North Vietnamese versus the U.S. government. But at some point, she wants us to now take everything the U.S. government says is gospel and listen to them. As long as, you know, Biden and her people …”
“… And yet in California, I bet you still have. tons of regulations and all the stuff going on in New York, where I used to live, the same thing. They will not admit defeat because to admit you're wrong about one thing would mean that you could be wrong about other things. Better to live in the world of manufactured delusion. And that's what we call a tease in the business. Well, I'll play you the Jane Fonda clip. The thing that's also crazy about the Jane Fondas, but we went all the way through COVID with this, which is she originally made her bones by railing against the government, the man. She made her bones by going to Vietnam and siding with the North Vietnamese versus the U.S. government. But at some point, she wants us to now take everything the U.S. government says is gospel and listen to them. As long as, you know, Biden and her people are in charge. This is her talking about regulation on Bill Maher. He doesn't like regulations. Well, we live in a soup of toxic chemicals. If we don't regulate it, we're all going to die of cancer. That's true. He doesn't do anything. There's also many regulations that aren't necessary, that aren't. I mean, you really don't believe that the state we …”
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In this segment, the host hilariously critiques the absurdity of California's excessive regulations, using a personal anecdote about needing three inspections just to install a garage door. The juxtaposition of a mundane task with the serious implications of regulation creates a comedic tension that's both relatable and outrageous.
“… was 86 when she died and there were parts of her that she was still building upon and so it's not in your 80s. I had a great conversation with Jane Fonda and Beth Ann Hardison on my podcast about aging in the public eye. They're still having those conversations with themselves about evolving. And I think that that is the power that we have as women is that we know we have to keep evolving. And so we do.”
“… then, so I don't want people to be intimidated by, like, this is what life is. We were ever growing, evolving, improving. There isn't like a finish line where you get an A and you're now a whole person perfectly. It, I'm 62, it doesn't happen. My mother was 86 when she died and there were parts of her that she was still building upon and so it's not in your 80s. I had a great conversation with Jane Fonda and Beth Ann Hardison on my podcast about aging in the public eye. They're still having those conversations with themselves about evolving. And I think that that is the power that we have as women is that we know we have to keep evolving. And so we do.”
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Aging is not a destination but a lifelong journey of self-improvement and evolution. At 62, the speaker emphasizes that there’s no finish line in personal growth, sharing insights from conversations with icons like Jane Fonda. Embracing therapy and self-reflection is crucial for building confidence and nurturing relationships throughout life.
“she is the same James Fonda. If she could, she would go over probably to Iran today and find a SAM missile site and sit on it to be photographed. Because it's really tragic when you think, you know, Peter Fonda was an okay actor, but he was very hard left. Henry Fonda was a Democrat, but he wasn't hard left. He was a great actor. He was married, I think, four or five times. But he and Jimmy Stewart, they weren't like these people. And they want to know why nobody's …”
“she is the same James Fonda. If she could, she would go over probably to Iran today and find a SAM missile site and sit on it to be photographed. Because it's really tragic when you think, you know, Peter Fonda was an okay actor, but he was very hard left. Henry Fonda was a Democrat, but he wasn't hard left. He was a great actor. He was married, I think, four or five times. But he and Jimmy Stewart, they weren't like these people. And they want to know why nobody's watching these movies and the Oscars have no attendance and no viewership. Just look at the actors, the way they conduct themselves. It's kind of, I don't know. They don't have no class. I'm not saying that Hollywood was always, I mean, we didn't know the whole story. it was pretty decadent in the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, but at least publicly there was a …”
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Hollywood's current political climate is alarming, with figures like Jane Fonda seemingly supporting adversarial regimes like Iran. This shift has contributed to declining viewership and attendance at events like the Oscars, as audiences react to the perceived lack of decorum and class among modern actors. The discussion highlights a stark contrast between past and present Hollywood values, prompting questions about the industry's future.
“… Beatles think of him, though. They think of him as like you know they think of him leading a sing for you know Hollywood best and brightest at the Fonda Theatre at the age of 70 what how old is he 80 something now i think so yeah we didn get invited to the fonda theater for hollywood's best and brightest yeah was that is that literally what it was called no but did you you didn't see the guess yourself amongst the best and brightest of of beatles fans okay and i did look at the list and i was like i don't know how many like hardcore fans there are here i felt overlooked i think that they could …”
“… just kind of be robotic and you're like what's going on uh why why are you talking like that or what are you doing? I know it's so askew from, I think, how most people who are just like vaguely like aware of the Beatles but not obsessed with the Beatles think of him, though. They think of him as like you know they think of him leading a sing for you know Hollywood best and brightest at the Fonda Theatre at the age of 70 what how old is he 80 something now i think so yeah we didn get invited to the fonda theater for hollywood's best and brightest yeah was that is that literally what it was called no but did you you didn't see the guess yourself amongst the best and brightest of of beatles fans okay and i did look at the list and i was like i don't know how many like hardcore fans there are here i felt overlooked i think that they could have saved us a couple spots but that's okay i never know about any of these things i only learned about it from matt bellamy's newsletter okay uh number 15 is kiki palmer yeah kiki palmer has one two three four five six movies coming out in the next two years she was delightful in one of them days iconic to me and nope i'm currently watching her …”
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Kiki Palmer is making waves in Hollywood with six upcoming films, showcasing her versatility as an actress. The excitement builds as fans anticipate her role in the rumored 'Sister Act 3,' which could bring back iconic characters. With her recent success and increasing prominence, Palmer's career trajectory is one to watch.
“… because I think they would have like, been like, let's really interrogate this. Are we really going to do this? I wrote down a couple more. Bridget Fonda and Jackie Brown. Heather Graham and Boogie Nights? Yeah, why not? Sure. Sigourney Weaver and Ice Storm. Yeah. Well, that's a good one. Parker Posey and Waiting for Guffman? Yes. Although the Oscars doesn't do comedies. Yep. But I think you could make a case for all of those to at least predominate. Really strange year. This is a new game I'm playing with IMDb's when IMDb suggests the four movies you know the person from. what do you think imdb …”
“So, but when you go back and look at the year, she won BAFTA, she won SAG, she won the Globe, she won everything. She dominated the season. So really weird. People just like her. There should have been Twitter back then because I think they would have like, been like, let's really interrogate this. Are we really going to do this? I wrote down a couple more. Bridget Fonda and Jackie Brown. Heather Graham and Boogie Nights? Yeah, why not? Sure. Sigourney Weaver and Ice Storm. Yeah. Well, that's a good one. Parker Posey and Waiting for Guffman? Yes. Although the Oscars doesn't do comedies. Yep. But I think you could make a case for all of those to at least predominate. Really strange year. This is a new game I'm playing with IMDb's when IMDb suggests the four movies you know the person from. what do you think imdb says known for for james cromwell this is great babe pig in the city eraser would you still have a name going not one really does it does tv count does it do tv no no it's four movies oh this is four this is it wow this is my new favorite game it's great great john's gonna steal this uh i might i i he there's a couple of animated movies that he …”
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James Cromwell's diverse filmography includes notable performances in 'L.A. Confidential,' 'Babe,' and 'The Green Mile,' yet surprisingly, IMDb lists none of these as his top four movies. The discussion highlights the unexpected nature of Oscar nominations and the impact of performances in lesser-known films, revealing a deeper look at Cromwell's career and its cultural significance.
“… of the indie style gaming and what we're building. And I'd actually first like to start with Nolan because fun fact about Nolan is he used to be a Jane Street boy. And if you do not know this, Jane Street is a big fan of OCaml. So why are your games not written in OCaml? Thank you. Finally asking the real questions. I'm glad we're hitting hard at the beginning. Thank you. This is real journalism. This is journalism. You know, I think this is the first time that anyone's asked me that, which might shock you. Yes, that does not shock me at all. But unfortunately, honestly, I think it's one of …”
“Instead, we're going to be talking about probably more of the lifestyle and the choices of what it takes to do more of the indie style gaming and what we're building. And I'd actually first like to start with Nolan because fun fact about Nolan is he used to be a Jane Street boy. And if you do not know this, Jane Street is a big fan of OCaml. So why are your games not written in OCaml? Thank you. Finally asking the real questions. I'm glad we're hitting hard at the beginning. Thank you. This is real journalism. This is journalism. You know, I think this is the first time that anyone's asked me that, which might shock you. Yes, that does not shock me at all. But unfortunately, honestly, I think it's one of the few people that know what OCaml is. So I wrote one tenth of a game engine in OCaml Prime. I'll have, you know, anyways, let's let Nolan talk. No, so I think the answer here is kind of boring, to be honest. Like, the tooling that Jane Street has for writing OCaml is just phenomenal. Like, it's so fun to write OCaml there. And at least, like, while …”
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Despite its powerful tooling, indie game developers often avoid writing games in OCaml. Nolan, a former Jane Street employee, reveals that while OCaml is enjoyable to use within the firm, the experience outside is less appealing. This highlights the challenges of adopting OCaml in the indie game scene, where ease of use and compatibility are crucial.
“… weekend in Rochester, they signed on to blocking the merger, as did the executive producers of the film. And they include Rosario Dawson and also Jane Fonda. Jane yes the famous actor but an environmental activist She revived her father committee to save the First Amendment right That was Henry Fonda in 1947 established this group to take on the McCarthy era to take on the House and American Activities Committee And now Jane has stepped up to continue that tradition. Julie Cohen also signed on, another executive producer, and she's the Oscar nominated director of RBG, the film about Supreme Court …”
“… It is absolutely critical that there will be a plethora of a myriad of many, many platforms because the media is essential to the functioning of a democratic society. The directors who made Steal the Story, Please, that's at the Little Theater this weekend in Rochester, they signed on to blocking the merger, as did the executive producers of the film. And they include Rosario Dawson and also Jane Fonda. Jane yes the famous actor but an environmental activist She revived her father committee to save the First Amendment right That was Henry Fonda in 1947 established this group to take on the McCarthy era to take on the House and American Activities Committee And now Jane has stepped up to continue that tradition. Julie Cohen also signed on, another executive producer, and she's the Oscar nominated director of RBG, the film about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. But these are extremely serious times for journalists when the president calls the media the enemy of the people and journalists need security guards to go out. This is a very serious, serious issue.”
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Amy Goodman warns that a potential merger of major media outlets like CNN and HBO could undermine democracy by limiting diverse voices. Notable figures, including Jane Fonda and Rosario Dawson, are rallying against this merger, highlighting the critical role of independent journalism in society. Goodman emphasizes the dangerous climate for journalists today, where they face hostility and need security for their safety.
“… well. And obviously she doesn't have the voice anymore, but it was weirdly touching. Because she meant it. Yeah. Because she meant it. I would have Jane Fonda out there with her. I actually, I thought Jane Fonda and her should have been together for that. Did you see Jane Fonda, what she said? Well, she was joking, but it was one of those I'm not totally joking. Yeah, I don't know. She was like, I made four movies for them. So my Spanish is not good enough to pick up on the nuances of sarcasm, but it just seemed like she was saying, I read it in El Pais, so I'm not sure. I mean, the sarcasm might …”
“… to talk about some of the best females they go they go through that and then they end with streisand which on the one hand was like like almost like watching like you know one of our parents like try to speak it. It was like, oh God, I hope this goes well. And obviously she doesn't have the voice anymore, but it was weirdly touching. Because she meant it. Yeah. Because she meant it. I would have Jane Fonda out there with her. I actually, I thought Jane Fonda and her should have been together for that. Did you see Jane Fonda, what she said? Well, she was joking, but it was one of those I'm not totally joking. Yeah, I don't know. She was like, I made four movies for them. So my Spanish is not good enough to pick up on the nuances of sarcasm, but it just seemed like she was saying, I read it in El Pais, so I'm not sure. I mean, the sarcasm might have been lost on me, but it seemed like she- No, Fonda had to be. out there. Yeah, I think she should have. I wonder what happened. I wonder how they asked, who they asked, and when they asked them to do it. We know what happened. Streisand's like, I'm only doing it if it's me. Oh, interesting. I'm not sharing the stage with anyone. It's got to be …”
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Denzel Washington's youthful spirit in his performances shows that age is just a number. Despite the years, he embodies the same commitment and energy that made him a star, proving that true talent never fades. This discussion highlights how iconic actors like Barbara Streisand and Jane Fonda maintain their vibrant presence, regardless of age.
“… I was born in 1986. If someone asked me at like 25 who my favorite movie stars were, and I was like, number one, Burt Reynolds, number two, Jane Fonda, and number three, Warren Beatty. That would be absurd. Something is clearly very broken here when it comes to Hollywood's ability to mint novelty, either in the domain of the story or the star actor. So you add all that up, the tickets crisis, the jobs crisis, the novelty crisis, and there seems like a moment of breakdown for Hollywood. But to steal a line from one of Hollywood's few genuinely original storytellers, it's always darkest just …”
“… Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler, Brad Pitt, Zendaya, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Practically all of those people had a hit film in the 1990s before Gen Z was even born. Like, I'm trying to imagine something like this from my perspective. I was born in 1986. If someone asked me at like 25 who my favorite movie stars were, and I was like, number one, Burt Reynolds, number two, Jane Fonda, and number three, Warren Beatty. That would be absurd. Something is clearly very broken here when it comes to Hollywood's ability to mint novelty, either in the domain of the story or the star actor. So you add all that up, the tickets crisis, the jobs crisis, the novelty crisis, and there seems like a moment of breakdown for Hollywood. But to steal a line from one of Hollywood's few genuinely original storytellers, it's always darkest just before the dawn. And there are several trends in Hollywood that point toward a surprisingly bright or perhaps just very different future. Today's guest is The Ringer's Sean Fennessy, the host of the podcast The Big Picture and the author of a new substack, Projections. In an essay published Thursday April 23rd Sean writes that something is happening …”
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Hollywood is facing a triple crisis: ticket sales have plummeted, jobs have been cut by 30%, and creativity is stagnating with an aging star roster. In 2002, Americans bought 1.6 billion tickets, but last year that number dropped to half, revealing a long-term decline. Despite this, there are signs of hope as new trends in culture suggest a potential revival in the industry.
“… division to work with the CIA and the FBI to head off threats to the president. He starts getting these letters at the White House from Sarah Jane Moore of San Francisco, California. And she's saying things like, ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee. Well, he flies out to San Francisco and he knocks on her apartment door. And she answers, he's got his badge. I'm with the Secret Service. He said, Sarah Jane, you keep threatening the president in these letters. What's going on with this? And he told me, she said, no, I didn't mean it. My social security check was late and I …”
“… been the he'd been a long time um secret service agent and was the creator the founder of the secret services intelligence division. He started under Eisenhower. He was in Dallas with Kennedy. And finally, he was successful in creating this intelligence division to work with the CIA and the FBI to head off threats to the president. He starts getting these letters at the White House from Sarah Jane Moore of San Francisco, California. And she's saying things like, ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee. Well, he flies out to San Francisco and he knocks on her apartment door. And she answers, he's got his badge. I'm with the Secret Service. He said, Sarah Jane, you keep threatening the president in these letters. What's going on with this? And he told me, she said, no, I didn't mean it. My social security check was late and I got mad. And so I wrote to the president and I threatened him, but I didn't really mean to threaten him. And he said, you're not gonna try to kill the president, are you? And she said, no, I'm not going to kill the president. And two weeks later, the president goes to San Francisco and she's there, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, trying to kill the …”
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Two documented assassination attempts on a U.S. president reveal shocking failures within the Secret Service. Despite these threats, leadership remained unchanged, raising questions about accountability and security. This negligence mirrors how foreign leaders might react to similar threats, suggesting a troubling pattern of weakness in leadership.
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