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Dave Franco returns to Armchair Expert, this time in person, bringing his infectious charm and openness. He discusses his intense workout routines with Allison Brie, their unique tradition of nightly love letters, and his decision to stay off social media. Dave shares hilarious stories from filming projects like The Studio and idiots, including a heart-stopping moment with Woody Harrelson in Hong Kong. He also opens up about meeting the Pope, his deep love for cats, and how he navigates Hollywood while maintaining his authentic self.
Fitness, Physiques, and the Pressure to Stay in Shape
The conversation begins with Dave's impressive physical condition and his approach to fitness alongside his wife, Allison Brie. They discuss the intimidation factor of high-end gyms, the mental hurdles of starting a workout routine, and how having a trainer can dramatically increase effort. Dave reveals he only recently started training at Allison's longtime gym, Rise Movement, after years of being intimidated by the intensity. The discussion touches on body image, aging in Hollywood, and the universal anxiety of feeling judged at the gym.
- Dave is about to turn 41 and maintains his physique through mindful fitness habits, partly inspired by Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick
- Allison Brie has been training at Rise Movement for 15 years with some of the best trainers around
- Working with a trainer makes you work approximately 60% harder than working out alone
- Dave was initially intimidated to join Allison's gym because of the high-caliber athletes training there
" I finally started going in, and it's nice. It's nice to have a trainer. It makes such a difference. "
" We really look at Kevin Bacon and Kira Sedgwick, and we're like, look at them, man. They are keeping it tight. They look good. They've always looked good. And they make it look effortless. "
Social Media Abstinence and Its Consequences
Dave explains his deliberate choice to remain off social media platforms despite the professional disadvantages. He discusses feeling like an outsider to cultural trends and memetic moments that sweep through society, acknowledging both the mental health benefits of his decision and the career costs, particularly in landing paid campaigns. The conversation explores how social media has become essential for promotion while simultaneously being potentially toxic for mental health, especially for sensitive personalities.
- Dave is completely off social media and has no personal accounts
- He sometimes feels on the outside because he's unaware of current trends and what's happening in the zeitgeist
- Despite being in demand as an actor, Dave struggles to get paid commercial campaigns because he lacks social media followers
- Dave considers himself too sensitive for social media and doesn't want daily negativity from strangers
" I just don't want to put myself out there to a bunch of strangers who inevitably will tear me down every single day. I don't want that negativity in my life on a daily basis. "
" I think we all are [too sensitive for social media]. That's why everyone's like so messed up right now. "
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