Bobby Lee | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
11 Sep 2024 (7 days ago)
Tour Dates
- Tour dates were announced for various locations including Bloomington, Indiana on November 13th; Columbus, Ohio on November 14th; Champagne, Illinois on November 15th; and Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 16th.
- Theo Von asked Bobby Lee if he thinks he (Theo Von) would be able to sense if a location was nearby without being told.
Theo Von and Bobby Lee's Relationship
- Theo Von asked Bobby Lee to be on his podcast and then made a joke about being bisexual, which Bobby Lee did not understand.
- Bobby Lee claims that he and Theo Von share a similar fanbase, but that Von has tapped into a new fanbase that dislikes him. He characterizes this fanbase as women with Hanna tattoos who are fans of Von but treat Lee poorly.
- Theo Von says people often ask him about Bobby Lee, using Lee's name as an example.
- Bobby Lee feels closest to Theo Von out of all the comedians he knows.
- Bobby Lee is concerned about Theo Von's well-being and sobriety, noticing a disconnect in their communication as Theo Von's career has progressed.
- Theo Von acknowledges that his sobriety program hasn't been diligently maintained recently due to his busy schedule and working late.
Bobby Lee's Personal Life
- Bobby Lee states that if there were a catastrophic event where only a few women survived, he believes he would still be able to get a date.
- Bobby Lee does not enjoy touring as much as other comedians, as he prefers to be at home and does not feel addicted to performing.
- Bobby Lee is looking for a partner he can confide in and receive feedback from.
- Bobby Lee and Amir K are planning a fishing trip to Oregon.
- Bobby Lee says that he will be going on the Bad Friends podcast soon.
Other Comedians
- Someone was asked if they could be made into a Funko Pop figurine.
- Cat Von D is described as being "very white" and "like a creature that's likeā¦ something that happens at midnight for 40 minutes".
- Greg Fitzsimmons is considered a very nice person, receiving a 9 out of 10 rating.
- Nick Glazer believes that Sebastian Maniscalco is a nine out of ten in terms of attractiveness.
- Sebastian Maniscalco is a busy person who makes an effort to communicate and stay connected with people he knows, but it can be difficult to get to know him if you are not already in his circle.
- Bill Burr unexpectedly joined a taping of Bad Friends and the speaker felt starstruck and tongue-tied in his presence.
- Chris Rock told a woman that the speaker was one of the funniest people in the business. The speaker believes this comment helped him hook up with the woman later that night.
- The speaker believes that Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Sarah Silverman are all people he is careful around because he respects their talent.
- Several comedians were listed including: Jason Gar, Jimmy Schubert, Argus Hamilton, Frankie Pace, Luke Torres, Andrew Dice Clay, Joe Rogan, Bryan Holtzman, and Rick Wright.
- One comedian was described as being told "Asians aren't funny" and having jokes dismissed with "seen it, done it".
Theo Von's Personal Life
- A story is shared about a current partner who claims to have hooked up with Theo Von eight years prior.
- Theo Von interviewed Donald Trump and they discussed Trump's reasons for never drinking or smoking, which stemmed from his brother's death from alcoholism.
- Theo Von shares an anecdote about attending an AA meeting in Montana where he met a fan who, along with his wife, drove Theo Von to their house to meet their children.
Other Topics
- Bobby Lee believes that different cultures should have their own versions of popular films, using the examples of Cast Away and The Wizard of Oz with Asian-centric themes.
- Someone wants to go to Tokyo.
- A suggestion is made for Ali Wong to play a role in a Wizard of Oz production.
- The speaker was at home when he heard about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. He remembers feeling sad and nervous for the country.
- The speaker was nervous before a meeting with someone because they had a busy week.
- The speaker believes their body type is similar to Kim Jong-un and Benedict Wong.
- Stephen Chung is an attorney for the Trump campaign.
- The speaker revealed that they voted for both Barack Obama and Donald Trump in the past.
- The speaker recounted an experience at a gas station where they agreed to take a photo with a fan without enthusiasm, leading the fan to decline the photo.
- The speaker showed a 1998 comedy lineup featuring comedians like Bobby Lee, Joe Rogan, and Brian Holzman, noting that many of them are still active in comedy today.
- Advice for introducing another comedian included mentioning specific shared experiences like a movie role and avoiding generic descriptors like "clubs and colleges".
- BlueChew is an online service that provides the same active ingredients as Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra in a chewable form.
- BetterHelp allows users to switch therapists at any time and is designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to the user's schedule.
Cat Tommy
- A man named Bobby had a cat named Tommy that he loved and spent eight hours a day with over the summer.
- Bobby's parents got rid of his cat, Tommy, because his mother was allergic.
- When Bobby asked his parents where Tommy was, his father told him that his mother was allergic, said "Tom gone", told him to stop crying, and left.
- A discussion takes place about a cat named Tommy who is staying at an aunt's house.
Hairstyles
- The conversation shifts to historical figures, including Frederick Douglass and his hairstyle.
- The discussion turns to the "conch" hairstyle, popular among African American men from the 1940s to the early 1960s, and its resurgence in modern times.
- Bobby is asked if he is good at looking at things and commenting on them.
- Bobby states that he likes to show things that amaze him.