Intercutpod

Michael Strassner co-stars in The Baltimorons, a hilarious and tragic new romantic comedy he co-wrote with director Jay Duplass. One of Intercut's Best Films of SXSW 2025, now in theaters nationwide, The Baltimorons is based on Strassner's own life. Following a 6-month-sober ex-improv comic after he loses a tooth on Christmas, Cliff takes his dentist, Didi (Liz Larsen), on a series of midadventures around Baltimore. Strassner talks with Zach about meeting Jay Duplass online, developing a film around his own experiences, and the movies that inspired the tone for The Baltimorons.TIMECODES...00:00 - Michael Strassner Intro00:47 - Meeting Jay Duplass on Instagram and developing The Baltimorons04:37 - Balancing comedy with tragedy08:53 - On setting the film and shooting in Baltimore12:52 - Sobriety and improv comedy15:27 - Becoming comfortable with sharing a personal story17:03 - Influence of John Candy18:57 - Films that influenced The BaltimoronsIf you like this podcast, share it and leave us a 5-star rev