About this episodeThis episode of Bad Friends features hosts Bobby Lee and Shane Gillis celebrating their 300th episode with gue…AI summary
This episode of Bad Friends features hosts Bobby Lee and Shane Gillis celebrating their 300th episode with guest Andrew Schulz, marked by a public apology from Schulz to Lee regarding past disrespectful comments. The conversation covers the comedic dynamics of touring, the challenges of acting auditions, and a surprise appearance by Bobby Lee's mother, who shares personal anecdotes about her life and history.
Key takeaways 4
Bobby Lee publicly apologized to Shane Gillis for a past insult where he compared Gillis to a 'corpse underwater,' acknowledging the hurt caused and reaffirming their friendship.
Schulz shares a detailed story about his failed attempt at acting, highlighting the difficulty of auditions where he memorized lines but was rejected, contrasting with actors who succeed by reading off sides.
Bobby Lee's mother reveals she has been sober for almost four years, having relapsed every four years previously, and shares traumatic memories from the Korean War, including witnessing dead bodies and having rice stolen by Japanese occupiers.
The group discusses the generational and political differences in comedy, with Lee criticizing younger comedians like Shane Gillis for playing large football stadiums instead of intimate clubs, which he feels ruins the comedy experience.
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“I love you so you've been so nice to me and I think we're we're friends and I um you know you look at me in the eyes... when I said it, I felt bad. I thought about it and I'm like, I shouldn't attack you in that way and I I really admire you and I hope you forgive you.”
▶ 03:28Andrew Schulz's sincere apology to Bobby Lee for past disrespectful comments made on previous episodes.
“You're old and you think that's weird that he's young and great and you're old and it's over.”
▶ 05:33Bobby Lee teasing Shane Gillis about his jealousy regarding younger comedians' success.
“I don't have reason to hate them. Except you know politics and but they are the same people. They are the same people. Yeah. That's they speak the same. They look the same.”
▶ 50:12Bobby Lee's mother explaining her lack of hatred toward North Koreans despite the political divide.
“They used to tie us a Korean by ankle with a rope, right? Hang us upside down. And they took out the N. Pick nail. Right. And then he said... they used to dunk us in boiling water.”
▶ 51:45Bobby Lee recounting traumatic stories his father told him about Japanese occupation of Korea.
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00:00Past Conflict and Hurtful Comments Discussedchapter
01:14Comedy Tour Experiences and Anticschapter
02:20Confrontation and Apology Discussion Escalateschapter
03:25Confrontation and Apology Between Friendschapter1
03:25Apologies and Forgiveness in Friendship
04:51Comedy Club Politics and Generational Differenceschapter2
04:51Comedy Club Hierarchy and Competition
05:31Comparing Age and Performance in Comedy
05:55Comedy Venue Preferences and Performance Challengeschapter
06:52Strip Club Experience and Erection Discussionchapter
08:08Rude Behavior in a Check-in Linechapter3
08:08Discussing Recent DC Area Bombing Incident
08:24Airport Security Lines and TSA Pre-Check
08:44Racial Stereotypes and Prejudice in Everyday Life
09:30Airplane Turbulence and Travel Disruptionschapter3
09:30Confrontation and Guilt Over Interrupted Conversation
09:53Airplane Turbulence and Flight Attendant Incident
10:19Tiredness and Fatigue Among Comedians
10:51Exposing Past Stage Antics and Fineschapter3
10:51Denial of Public Indecency on Stage
11:09High School Prank Stories and Memories
11:27Taking Unwanted Photos with Audience Members
11:45Personal Hygiene and Body Maintenance Habitschapter
12:43Body Image and Weight Loss Discussionchapter2
12:43Body Image and Weight Loss Discussion
13:14Masturbation Routine and Personal Hygiene Habits
13:45Mature Male Body Changes and Agingchapter2
13:45Shooting Videos on Unconventional Surfaces
14:08Male Fertility and Aging Humorously Discussed
14:44Impersonations and Comedy Impressionschapter
16:11Comparing SNL and Alternative Comedy Showschapter1
16:11Comparing SNL and Alternative Comedy Shows
17:24Legacy of SNL and Mad TV Comedianschapter2
17:24Legacy of SNL and Mad TV Alumni
18:04Celebrity Fame and Pop Culture References
18:30Domino's Pizza as Community Foodchapter2
18:30Childhood Pranks and Financial Resourcefulness
18:57Food Sharing and Social Norms
19:46Responsible Gambling and Problem Gambling Resourceschapter2
19:46Responsible Gambling and Problem Gambling Resources
20:38Affordable Access to Mental Health Therapy
21:08Benefits of Online Therapy and Mental Healthchapter3
21:08Benefits of Online Therapy and Counseling
21:44Jamie Lee Curtis Budapest Movie Experience
22:05Acting Experience and Self-Doubt on Set
22:44Sensitivity of Actors in the Entertainment Industrychapter
24:02Acting Skills and Audition Experienceschapter2
24:02Maintaining Eye Contact in Social Interactions
24:33The Challenges of Auditioning for Film Roles
25:08Acting Techniques and Memorization Strategieschapter
26:32Traumatic Experiences in Early Acting Careerschapter3
26:32First Acting Job Experience and Overcoming Fears
27:00Harassment in the Workplace Experiences
27:28Traumatic Experiences in Film and Television
27:58Improvisation Challenges in Comedy Actingchapter2
27:58Improvisation Challenges in Comedy Acting
28:42Audition Experiences and Improvisation Challenges
29:14Improvisation in Comedy and Nervousnesschapter3
29:14Overcoming Performance Anxiety in Comedy
29:47Improvisation in Comedy Sketches
30:18Improvisation Challenges in Comedy Writing
31:00Comedy and Acting: Impressions and Expectationschapter3
31:00Mocking a Friend's Acting Ability
31:31Bobby's Impression of a Mechanic's Skills
31:58Impersonation and Physical Appearance Humor
32:33Miscommunication and Confusion in Script Developmentchapter
33:41Audition Process for a Comedy Sketchchapter2
33:41Cultural Identity and Nationality Confusion
34:08Audition for a Role in a Play
34:41Overcoming Stage Fright and Performance Anxietychapter2
34:41Uncomfortable Show Negotiations and Character Acting
35:32Overcoming Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety
35:55Car Repair and Financial Disputechapter2
35:55Car Repair and Payment Discussion
36:32Hydroplaning Problems and Car Maintenance Costs
37:09Comedic Sketch about Miscommunication and Hair Losschapter
38:30Hair Loss Treatment Options and Personalized Carechapter
39:46Holiday Gift Ideas and Saleschapter1
39:46Holiday Gift Ideas and Sales
41:07Shipping Software and Business Productivitychapter
42:22Dating Preferences and Age Expectationschapter
43:34Racial Stereotypes and Cultural Insensitivitychapter
45:20Family Discussion on Aging and Longevitychapter
47:00Embarrassing Personal Anecdotes and Humorous Misadventureschapter1
47:00Comedy Club Nightmares and Past Experiences
48:05Family Life and iPad Usage Habitschapter
49:16Experiences During the Korean Warchapter2
49:16Experiences During the Korean War Conflict
49:35Childhood Experiences During War
50:19Anti-Asian Stereotypes and Historical Traumachapter1
50:19Anti-Asian Stereotypes and Historical Trauma
51:35Anti-Asian Stereotypes and Historical Traumachapter1
51:35Anti-Asian Stereotypes and Historical Trauma
52:57Atomic Bombings and Historical Controversychapter
54:18Gratitude and Appreciation for Life's Blessingschapter3
54:18Remembering a Difficult-to-Remember Name
54:41Welcome to the 300th Episode of Bad Friends
55:19Expressing Gratitude for Personal Relationships
56:05Family Discussion and Humorous Childhood Memorieschapter2
56:05Family Discussion About Hair and Culture
56:52Misremembered Celebrity Deaths and Tragic Accidents
57:27Racial Preferences and Parental Expectationschapter
58:26Family Resemblance and Parental Influencechapter
59:26Childhood Memories and Family Singing Traditionschapter3
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