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'Jay Kelly' And the Risks of Self Reflection

November 21, 2025 • Ryan Vanderhei, Joe Parente & Heidi Roodvoets • Season 5 • Episode 12

The 2025 Netflix film Jay Kelly boasts a star-studded cast featuring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Riley Keough, and Billy Crudup, just to name a few. This powerhouse cast is quite fitting, as the film is about actors, specifically the charming and flawed Jay Kelly, played by George Clooney. Ryan and Joe praise the acting and heartfelt humor of the film, ending the episode discussing the art of acting and the challenges of being self-reflective when you may not like the you staring back.