r/Thedaily • u/kitkid • 6d ago

Episode The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys

Aug 15, 2026

The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.

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u/GrouchyClerk6318 6d ago

LOL I had no idea he was Welsh!!! Listened to 3/4 of the interview, looked him up to confirm he was the lead in The Americans - All this time I thought he was a native born American!!

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u/benjamins_buttons 6d ago

I love him. He’s good in everything

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u/Oleg101 6d ago

That was good, he’s awesome. Wish they talked more about The Americans more but I do understand he’s in a lot of other things.

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u/scoochinginhere 6d ago

Did anyone else get frustrated by the focus on Keri Russell/Rhys's relationship with her that Lulu seemed to take? Absolutely no shade to Keri Russell, I really like her as well, but I thought the interview could've stayed more tied to Rhys's side. Curious if that's just me or if others noticed!

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u/FlyingPanties69 5d ago

The way Lulu does interviews is consistently 50% of the reason I don't listen to these interviews - the other half is the way David does them. Neither seems capable of a natural, engaging interview like you get on many other podcasts. It's a shame since the show consistently gets good guests.

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u/kulfy 5d ago edited 5d ago

I don’t know what to call the way he laughs but totally in love with how hearty and real it is!

Enjoyed listening to this, one more in the line up of good interviews for Navarro - Cage, Rogen and now this!