-I'm a little embarrassed by this,
because I think there are probably
a lot of people watching at home who would say, like,
"You know, you're not actually nailing it."
And, for the record, I forgot to record our sound.
So it will get -- my audio will get better
about halfway through this interview.
But are you proud of how you've learned
to technically execute your podcast,
considering that, I'm assuming, like me,
you did not have any of this training?
-No, 100%.
It was a major learning curve
getting all the technology right,
like, having to have the headphones into the computer
so I could hear the other actors,
but one off, because we didn't want it bleeding over,
forgetting to push "stop" on record.
You know, definitely.
But that -- I mean, just the fact
that I actually had something that I could work on
during the quarantine was... -Yeah.
-...talk about, like, a bonus gift.
This was something that was set up at the end of last year,
so I was already planning to do it.
I just didn't know that I would be doing it
from my bathroom in Idaho.
-No. It is true.
I mean, it is such a good fortune that you had.
And this is a podcast that you're producing, as well.
And this -- we should say this is "Dirty Diana."
It's available now.
And it is -- there is some mature content.
-Yes. There is.
-And you -- [ Laughs ]
And, now, I will say that even --
like, I feel like
one of the first things I was aware of, of you,
is that you have this really iconic voice.
Like, is it fun to use it in a way like this
that I'm assuming you --
have you ever done just straight voice work like this before?
-I mean, I've done some voice-overs,
but nothing like, you know --
what I remember hearing people talk about.
"Oh, yeah, you know, in the old days,
when they had the radio shows
and everyone would gather around."
And...
And it was definitely a really cool experience --
I mean, literally, just like this,
acting out scenes with actors.
And I -- my -- you know,
I guess I don't think of my voice
'cause like most people... -Of course.
-...I can't stand hearing myself speak.
But I'm glad that whatever others see about it
works for this.
-This is -- Basically, you are --
not to give too much away of the plot,
but you help women record erotica.
Is that like a pretty decent description of it?
-Yeah. So at the heart of it -- -It's very steamy.
I've listened -- I listened to an episode.
It's very steamy.
-I noticed that you just sat back there, Seth,
a little like -- like a little closing off.
-I will say I found it very titillating
and then a little bit less so
when I realized you filmed it in a carpeted bathroom.
[ Laughs ] -That takes --
Does that take the sexiness away?
-It was a little bit --
When I pictured you on a tiny couch in a carpeted bathroom,
it was a little bit less sexy,
but I'm sure for someone out there, that made it more sexy.
-Well, the good news is it's just all about our imaginations.
So you can change that picture. [ Dog barking ]
And -- Sorry. Sorry. -[ Laughs ]
Did somebody just get their eyes on a giant tennis ball?
-Murple. Murps, no.
-This was -- That was -- I do want to clarify,
'cause we talked a little bit ahead of time.
I feel like people might watch and wonder
why you just said "Murps."
-Murps, yes. -Your dog's name is Murple.
Yeah. -They're all --
and the rest are all going crazy in the other room.
I am hoping that's not bleeding over into our...
-No. I -- Murple's the first one we've heard, so...
-Okay. -I mean, again,
I want to keep going back to giving you credit
for figuring how to record a podcast.
-Oh, yeah. -I feel like
not a lot of people have seven dogs in the house
when they're trying to record a very erotic podcast.
[ Laughs ] -Yep. It was quite amazing.
Imagine, like, having to do these scenes, which --
not just the erotica part,
which is really trying to open up the window of --
from the female gaze and really, you know,
take you down into the stories that, in particular,
are reflective of a woman's fantasy.
We certainly know plenty about men's.
And... [ Chuckles ]
But this also is dealing
with a relationship that's very fractured.
And, you know, at the heart of this,
it's about a relationship really being at its bottom
and making its way back.
But I'm sitting in my little, tiny bathroom
with carpet... -[ Laughs ]
-...and the giant Joan of Arc statue
that's excellent for holding the towels after they're wet.
-[ Laughs ] -And then --
-That's -- What a -- What a --
What a great tribute to Joan's sacrifice.
[ Both laugh ]
-She's looking out for me, Seth. She's looking out for me.
-There you go. -But I would have these scenes
where I'm -- we did where it's in a therapist's office,
and we're, like, screaming at each other.
And then we'd go on our lunch break,
and I'd go out into the kitchen, and there's everybody.
"Hey!" [ Both laugh ]
So that's pretty cool. -Well, it certainly --
the result -- it was worth the hard work you put into it.
You also, again, I feel like people must've been happy
to have finished filming something
that can then be released now,
because, obviously, so much work has been stopped.
So you have a show, "Brave New World,"
on Peacock... -I think it's --
-...coming out on Peacock.
-Yes. And it airs on the 15th, I think?
I could be wrong. -Yeah, tomorrow.
-But the 15th, and -- Which is really exciting --
I'm, you know, a small piece of it.
I just did a little bit of it.
But I really think the show
is going to really capture people's attention.
It's a -- you know, it's an amazing book.
And to see it translated into something
that I think will be great entertainment
and certainly needed new content for now.
-I could not agree with you more.
I'm so excited to see it.
And it has just been delightful talking to you.
Thank you so much for making the time for us today.
-Thank you, Seth. Enjoy your, uh, fireplace of stone.
-[ Laughing ] Yes. Let us -- We'll both --
-I like your -- I like your man behind you, too,
your -- your -- your -- -Yes. We got a sea captain.
I'm very lucky that, you know, again, you have to find --
you know, you try to find interesting backgrounds
for these things.
And I'm very lucky that my in-laws
are collectors of sea captains and ships, tiny ships, so...
-Oh, I have a feeling that
I would get along really well with your in-laws.
-Yeah, I think so, too, especially, yeah, again,
that's far smaller than a normal boat would be.
-Yep. -Just like your couch.
-Exactly. -Thank you so much.
We'll see you next time, hopefully in person.
-Okay.