In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Paul Giamatti discussed his new film, “The Holdovers,” but he also revealed a hidden talent – hosting his own podcast. Giamatti co-hosts the podcast, called “Chinwag,” with Professor Steven Asma, and they explore mysterious or unexplained phenomena. During the interview, Giamatti expressed his desire to have iconic singer Cher as a guest on the podcast.
Giamatti shared with Colbert that he had received messages from his agent informing him that Cher wanted to talk to him, but the conversations never materialized. He eagerly expressed his interest in having a conversation with the legendary singer. Giamatti even took the opportunity to extend a direct invitation to Cher, hoping that she would accept and grant his wish.
The conversation took an amusing turn when Giamatti jokingly offered to donate a kidney to Cher if she needed one. However, he suspects that Cher may have wanted to discuss something unrelated to his podcast. Nevertheless, Giamatti remains hopeful that Cher will reach out and they can finally have that conversation.
The discussion then shifted back to Giamatti’s podcast, “Chinwag.” He and Professor Asma delve into topics such as Sasquatch and ghosts, exploring the unexplained and embracing the mysterious. Giamatti openly shared that he has experienced ghostly encounters himself, including strange noises and unexplainable events.
One particularly eerie incident occurred during a performance of “Hamlet,” where Giamatti played the lead role. He explained how, during one scene, his prop knife went missing, causing confusion and concern among the cast and crew. To everyone’s surprise, the knife reappeared later in an unexpected location. Giamatti still has no explanation for this strange occurrence, leaving the incident shrouded in mystery.
This captivating interview showcased Giamatti’s engaging personality and his passion for exploring the unknown. The audience was left eagerly anticipating future episodes of “Chinwag” and hoping that Cher would heed Giamatti’s invitation. Will Cher finally connect with Giamatti and appear on his podcast? Fans will have to stay tuned to find out.
