H3 Podcast #97 - Jack Black & Kyle Gass (Tenacious D)

TL;DR

Jack Black and Kyle Gass discuss their new animated series, upcoming tour, and the inspiration behind their post-apocalyptic themes.

Transcript

well hello everybody and thanks for joining us today on the h3 podcast joined by the wonderful Jack Black and Kyle Gass yes of tenacious d of whom we are all we all love and appreciate today's episode is sponsored by me Indies Vince ero Robin Hood and mint mobile now you guys are here I can hear myself Dan but that's okay do you guys have a new ani... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥶 Tenacious D's animated series, "Post-Apocalypto," was initially difficult to find, but it is available for free on YouTube and their official website.
• 😃 The duo's preferred way of watching the series is on a big screen, as it plays like a movie and allows for a shared experience with fellow fans.
• 💀 Tenacious D's animated series tackles post-apocalyptic themes and features references to religious figures and the dangers of blindly following organized religions.
• 💦 Jack Black and Kyle Gass worked with David Cross and Bob Odenkirk early in their careers, who believed in them and helped them get their foot in the door.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did Tenacious D come up with the idea for their animated series?

Jack Black and Kyle Gass wanted to create a fully animated show similar to "Rick and Morty" but struggled to find a network that wanted it. They decided to release it on YouTube and YouTube became the best platform for their vision.

Q: Is "Post-Apocalypto" a TV show or a movie?

The duo initially intended to create a fully animated show, but they discovered that running all the episodes together like a movie played the best. They think of it as a combination of an album, TV show, movie, and potentially a Broadway play.

Q: What was it like working with Eric Andre on the H3 Podcast?

Jack Black describes the interview as hilarious and filled with surprises. He knew what to expect from Eric Andre and was excited to appear on his show. The experience felt like a late Bar Mitzvah and a rite of passage.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Tenacious D has released a new animated series called "Post-Apocalypto" on YouTube for free, with episodes averaging five to ten minutes in length.

• The series is also available on Tenacious D's official website and features a unique art style with one frame every ten seconds.

• The duo believes that the best way to experience the show is on the big screen, as a movie, and they were glad that no major network wanted it, as it gave them creative freedom.