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Podcast Episode Notes: The Treat - Joel Edgerton
Episode Overview
- Podcast Title: The Treatment
- Episode Title: The Treat: Joel Edgerton
- Host: Elvis Mitchell
- Guest: Joel Edgerton
- Release Date: (not specified)
Key Themes
- Exploration of Masculinity:
- Joel Edgerton often portrays characters that challenge traditional masculine norms.
- Film Spotlight:
- Edgerton's latest role is a logger in *Train Dreams*, a film that has garnered four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
- Mental Health Awareness:
- Discussion on the importance of discussing mental health openly, inspired by the musician Ren.
Joel Edgerton's Insights
- Admiration for Ren:
- Edgerton expresses deep respect for the Welsh musician Ren, noting his openness about mental health struggles within his music.
- He highlights Ren’s diverse musical influences, including reggae and rap, and describes him as a consummate musician.
- Musical Recommendations:
- Edgerton shares specific songs by Ren that have resonated with him:
- Chalk Outlines
- Money Game Series (specifically Money Game Part 3)
- He appreciates the cleverness of Ren's lyrics and storytelling, particularly in *High Brand*.
- Personal Reflection:
- Edgerton discusses his personal journey of reconnecting with music and how Ren's work has inspired him.
- He expresses a desire to collaborate with Ren in the future, envisioning him as a potential composer for his films.
Key Takeaways
- Cultural Impact:
- The episode underscores the influence of contemporary musicians on artists from other fields, like film.
- The Role of Art in Mental Health Dialogue:
- Edgerton emphasizes that artists like Ren can help break down barriers regarding mental health discussions, thereby inspiring others to express their struggles.
- Personal Connection to Music:
- The episode reflects Edgerton's journey of rediscovery within the musical landscape, indicating the significance of formative artists in one’s life.
Production Credits
- Producers: Rebecca Mooney
- Mixer: Katie Gilgrest
Host’s Closing
- Elvis Mitchell wraps up the episode with a nod to Edgerton’s insights and the ongoing importance of engaging with culture through various artistic expressions.
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These notes aim to encapsulate the essence of the episode while highlighting key discussions and Edgerton's personal reflections. The interaction between creative fields, especially in addressing mental health, forms a core part of this enriching conversation.
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Chapters
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0:26 to 2:14
Joel shares his recent connection with the artist Ren and his music.
“I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in.”
Deep Dive into Ren's Themes and Lyrics
2:14 to 3:26
Edgerton delves into Ren's insightful lyrics and the themes they explore.
“And it's his analysis of capitalism through those stories.”
Admiration for Ren and Future Collaborations
3:26 to 4:05
Joel expresses his admiration for Ren and dreams of future collaboration.
“I'm like, this is the kind of guy, I don't want anyone to steal my idea here, but I think he'd do a great score for a movie.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00Elvis Mitchell:Welcome to The Treat. I'm Elvis Mitchell. Actor Joel Edgerton stars in the Netflix film Train Dreams, which got its start at last year's Sundance Film Festival and has gone on to be an Oscar nominee for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography and Song. So for The Treat, Edgerton offers his enthusiasms about a musician he admires enough to want to collaborate with one day. I am Joel Edgerton and this is The Treat.
0:30Joel Edgerton:I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in.
0:37Joel Edgerton:I hope that I'm someone else in the morning.
0:43Elvis Mitchell:I'm getting along in years and I feel like for years I'd lost touch with music and what was going on. And recently I started getting on to this artist who, again, I'm probably a bit late to the table. But his name is Ren.
1:00Joel Edgerton:So it goes, let it be. In the gallows, a balance on my toes so I can breathe.
1:14Elvis Mitchell:You know, he's influenced by reggae and rap. He's a consummate musician. He can sing like crazy. He's Welsh, I think. And what's most fascinating about him is his ability to look inside himself and be open about his own mental health issues, his own health issues in the past. and to use that as inspiration I think is very inspiring to anyone out there because I think there's still a world, no matter how open we get, about mental health stuff where people feel unwilling, unable and don't have the tools to express themselves about it.
2:14Elvis Mitchell:Chalk Outlines is a great song. And, oh, the Money Game series. Particularly Money Game Part 3. And it's his analysis of capitalism through those stories.
2:26Joel Edgerton:Let me tell you a story about a boy named Jimmy. One years old and his first words were, Mine, mine, give me. Two years old, he was walking. Three years old, walking quickly. Four years old, he was running round the pavement.
2:47Elvis Mitchell:And the music is great. His lyrics are so clever. Just start with High Brand. It's like a conversation with himself, with his own psyche. Almost like a schizophrenic conversation with himself.
3:09Joel Edgerton:that deep down in the moment we's in periphery. Rent, aren't you pleased to see me? It's been weeks since we spoke, bro, I know you need me. You're the sheep, I'm the shepherd, not your place to lead me. Not your place to be batting off the hand that feeds me. Hi, Brent. I've been taking some time to be distant.
3:22Elvis Mitchell:I just think he's excellent. I would love to meet him one day. I also have this dream that if I make another movie, I'm like, this is the kind of guy, I don't want anyone to steal my idea here, but I think he'd do a great score for a movie. He seems like classically trained. Anyway, he's sort of my music spirit animal at the moment. I have such admiration for him and what he says.
3:58Elvis Mitchell:Joel Edgerton starred the Oscar-nominated film Train Dreams on the Welsh musician, Ren. The Treat is produced by Rebecca Mooney and mixed by Katie Gilgrest. I'm Elvis Mitchell. It's The Treat.
From the publisher
Actor and director Joel Edgerton often plays characters who question traditional notions of masculinity. His most recent role was as a soft-spoken logger at the turn of the 20th century in the film Train Dreams. The film is nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture. For his treat, Edgerton celebrates the Welsh musician Ren, who talks openly about his mental health struggles in his music.