DeepSummary
The episode begins with Ryan Reynolds and Charlotte Cassaraghi introducing the concept of their podcast, Off Menu, where they invite a guest to build their dream meal course by course. Their guest for this episode is actor Finn Wolfhard, who is known for roles in Stranger Things, IT, and the upcoming Ghostbusters film.
Finn Wolfhard shares his dream meal selections, which include bone marrow on focaccia for a starter, soy broth ramen from Yokohama, Japan as the main course, chicken nuggets from a Chicago restaurant as a side dish, and a Dairy Queen blizzard called the Dunbar Blizzard for dessert. He also includes some humorous anecdotes and tangents about his food preferences and experiences.
The conversation also touches on topics like Finn's experience filming the new Ghostbusters movie, an entertaining story about ordering blue cocktails before seeing the ABBA Voyage show, and Finn's lactose intolerance phase from eating too much Ben & Jerry's ice cream as a teenager.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Finn Wolfhard's dream meal features unique and delicious-sounding choices like bone marrow, soy broth ramen, chicken nuggets with dipping sauces, and a loaded Dairy Queen blizzard.
- Finn shares amusing anecdotes about his childhood love of Dairy Queen, his temporary teen lactose intolerance from eating too much Ben & Jerry's, and his tendency to overuse the term "umami."
- The conversation covers memorable behind-the-scenes stories from Finn's acting career, like pouring maple syrup on his eggs for Stranger Things and an entertaining incident ordering bright blue cocktails before an ABBA show.
- Finn exhibits an affable personality and strong sense of humor throughout the episode.
- The hosts playfully tease and banter with Finn in an engaging, conversational style.
- Pop culture references like Ghostbusters, Stranger Things, ABBA Voyage, and classic films are woven throughout the dialogue.
- Finn demonstrates a sophisticated palate and passion for quality food experiences, especially regional specialties.
- The episode provides an entertaining glimpse into Finn's life and personality beyond his famous acting roles.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “It's called the Dunbar blizzard. And it's like, I think it's Oreo with Reese's peanut butter cup and cookie dough mixed in. It's, like, all mixed in.“ by Finn Wolfhard
- “Malort is, like, originally from Poland. It's like a shot, but for whatever reason, it's like the Chicago shot. And you have it sort of as, like, a welcoming whatever. It's kind of like a liqueur. It's not really. Doesn't really. It doesn't taste like liqueur. It's not thick, it's not sweet, but it's really bitter.“ by Finn Wolfhard
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Episode Information
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Plosive
3/27/24
Want to be a member of the Blue Crew? Stranger Things have happened… James’s Ghostbusters co-star Finn Wolfhard is this week’s guest diner.
Finn Wolfhard stars in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ in cinemas now.
Follow Finn on Instagram @finnwolfhardofficial
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
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