What's In My Bag № 908 August 2025

John C. Reilly

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John Christopher Reilly is an American actor. A character actor, he is known for his work with leading and supporting roles in both independent films and major studio features. The recipient of various accolades, Reilly is one of only two people to have been nominated for an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award (EGOT) without winning once.

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Ep #908 · August 2025

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What John C. Reilly said · 4 records

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A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night

Harry Nilsson ·1973

"Do yourself a favor and check this one out because it's pretty magical."

Watch this moment 0:48

Nighthawks at the Diner

Tom Waits ·1975

"Also Tom Waits' Nighthawks at the Diner. This is like a pretend live record he made. I mean, I call it a pretend live record because he pretended like he was in a club, but it's just in some studio space, but it was an invited audience."

Watch this moment 9:49

Rant N' Rave With the Stray Cats

Stray Cats ·1983

"To me, it's a perfect record from beginning to end. And these guys, what they can do with three instruments, including this guy just plays one drum. This stuff holds up. Just an incredible band."

Watch this moment 14:31

John Prine

John Prine ·1971

"I've been thinking about John Prine lately. I met his son recently at a benefit concert that I was doing and it just reminded me like what a special guy he was."

Watch this moment 17:52

A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night

Harry Nilsson

1973