Jefferson White - Things We Should Know - Can You Name the Only Iowa-Born BAFTA, Oscar, Globe & Emmy Winner?

Learn more about Jefferson White here : Hello, Hello! Jefferson joins Producer Papa Bear for our "Things We Should Know" segment. The discussion reveals surprising facts about Academy Award winners from Iowa, including the remarkable achievement of Cloris Leachman as the only Iowa-born actor to win a BAFTA, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy. The conversation features guest Jefferson White and covers the rich acting heritage that has emerged from the Midwest state. We also talk about: • The challenge of identifying Iowa's most decorated actor among the limited Oscar winners from the state • Comparisons between notable Iowa actors, including John Wayne, Elijah Wood, and Ashton Kutcher • The impressive award collection of Cloris Leachman, with 24 wins and 53 nominations • Historical television programming conventions like separate beds in classic shows • An eerie coincidence involving the birth and death dates of Iowa actresses People, Places, and Things Mentioned: Jefferson White (guest) Cloris Leachman John Wayne Elijah Wood Ashton Kutcher Jason Momoa Donna Reed Justin Timberlake Iowa State Des Moines, Iowa Winterset, Iowa The Last Picture Show True Grit From Here to Eternity The Donna Reed Show That '70s Show Punk'd The Butterfly Effect Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Lord of the Rings BAFTA Awards Academy Awards (Oscars) Golden Globe Awards Emmy Awards Chick-fil-A Polynesian sauce We are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters. So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. All Links: Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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Jefferson White - Things We Should Know - Can You Name the Only Iowa-Born BAFTA, Oscar, Globe & Emmy Winner? is an episode from MAKE IT by Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs.

This episode is 10:23 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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