About this episodeBobby Lee and Chris D'Elia engage in comedic banter covering time zones, cultural appropriation, and method ac…AI summary
Bobby Lee and Chris D'Elia engage in comedic banter covering time zones, cultural appropriation, and method acting, while guest Jesse Johnson shares behind-the-scenes stories from her work at the Comedy Store. The episode culminates in a humorous segment where Chris D'Elia attempts to coach Bobby Lee on how to be less 'needy' in friendships by planning an extravagant date.
Key takeaways 4
Chris D'Elia argues that white people adopting dreadlocks is a form of cultural appropriation that receives less scrutiny than other forms, jokingly suggesting it should be 'clapped on' like other appropriation issues.
Jesse Johnson reveals that Bobby Lee was initially intimidating and unapproachable when she first started working at the Comedy Store, but his demeanor changed once they began interacting regularly.
Bobby Lee admits to being 'needy' in friendships, defined by him as only contacting people when he needs something, which Chris D'Elia challenges him to change by initiating contact without an agenda.
The hosts discuss the absurdity of 'method acting,' citing Daniel Day-Lewis owning slaves during filming and Jared Leto throwing a pig at a table read as examples of extreme behavior that detracts from the collaborative process.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“I was one of those weird like artsy emo kids... I was into like the cursed house... all my other friends were into the grateful dead... I just hated the smell of patchouli.”
▶ 9:52Chris D'Elia describing his teenage interests and contrasting them with the Grateful Dead culture he found nauseating.
“Dreadlocks on whites is always right on the whites... it's just not for us... it's not ours.”
▶ 10:52Chris D'Elia's comedic take on cultural appropriation regarding hairstyles.
“I'm just really in my own... I just come and you're intimidating... it's the way you but i've never been mean to never been me.”
▶ 32:31Chris D'Elia explaining why he seemed aloof to Jesse Johnson when they first met at the Comedy Store.
“If i need something from you sometimes you're not a veil [available]... i only interact if i need something.”
▶ 1:03:22Bobby Lee self-identifying his 'needy' trait in friendships as transactional rather than relational.
Chapters & Sections (52)▼
0:00Teaching Time Zones to Ignorant Fanschapter3
0:00Comedy Sketch about Telling Time and Bad Friends
2:32Discussion of Explicit Movie Ratings
3:54Interview with a Porn Star and Comedian
6:10Argument with Shane Gillis and Trevor Wallacechapter2
6:10Argument in a hallway with David Letterman
8:06College Rivalry and Artichoke Discussion
10:10Cultural Appropriation in Grateful Dead Culturechapter3
10:10Disagreement with Grateful Dead Culture
11:28Johnny Depp's Abhorrent Behavior in the Trial
12:43Discussion on Method Acting and Acting Career
14:59Acting Scene with Meryl Streep and Daniel Day-Lewischapter2
14:59Script Discussion for Upcoming Film Project
17:38Comedy Career Discussion and Family Cancer
20:13Discussion about Acting Role and Movie Scriptchapter2
20:13Discussion about Acting Role and Movie Script
21:57DoorDash Review and Live Stream Announcement
24:20Career Experiences as a Production Assistantchapter2
24:20Production Assistant Career Experiences Shared
26:25Andrew Santino's Experience as an Extra
28:45Friendship and Past Bullying Confessionschapter6
28:45Friendship and Past Bullying Confessions
30:03Comedian Shares Personal Experience with Online Fame
31:18Employee Relationships and Store Dynamics
33:14Sebastian's Personality and Interaction Style
35:09Comedian Discusses Hosting and Upcoming Show
36:26Discussion of Club Hosting and Payment Practices
38:26Conversation about Car Parking and Responsibilitychapter2
38:26Conversation about Car Parking and Responsibility
40:45Discussing Hotel Parking and Sponsorship
42:38Fine Dining Experience at Michelin Restaurantchapter2
42:38Fine Dining Experience at French Manor Restaurant
44:11Marty's Hot Dogs and Combo History
46:32Burger Design with Unconventional Bread Optionschapter2
46:32Bacon Hash Brown Burger Concept Discussion
48:36Recipe Discussion for Bad Friends Podcast
50:52Insurrectionist Burger Discussion with Unconventional Meatchapter2
50:52Insurrectionist Burger Discussion with Unconventional Meat
53:19Ostrich Farm Restaurant Business Plan Discussion
55:26Discussing Vegetable Options for a Dishchapter4
55:26Food Discussion and Recipe Planning
56:52Preparing Artichoke Hearts for Pickling
58:08Monte Cristo Sandwich Inspiration
59:29Comedians Discuss Reputation and Fan Interactions
1:02:21Friendship Dynamics and Personal Growthchapter2
1:02:21Friendship Dynamics and Personal Growth
1:03:59Phone Call with Juicy and Andrea
1:06:43Discussing Friendship and Financial Considerationschapter4
1:06:43Discussing Restaurant Etiquette and Financial Considerations
1:08:11Planning a Night Out with Friends
1:09:50Upcoming Live Show Announcement
1:11:08Conversation about Podcasting and Friendship
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