About this episodeBobby Lee and Andrew Schulman discuss the complexities of microaggressions, with Lee sharing personal anecdote…AI summary
Bobby Lee and Andrew Schulman discuss the complexities of microaggressions, with Lee sharing personal anecdotes about navigating racial stereotypes and his recent discovery of the term's definition. The conversation also covers Lee's chaotic living situation with his partner's niece, his family's history with hauntings, and the broader trend of comedians moving out of Los Angeles.
Key takeaways 4
Bobby Lee learned the definition of 'microaggression' from a high school YouTube video, realizing his comedy style often relies on these brief, commonplace indignities.
Lee defines microaggression as 'brief and commonplace daily verbal or behavioral indignities... that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative attitudes towards stigmatized or culturally marginalized groups.'
The podcast highlights a significant migration of comedians from Los Angeles to cities like Austin and Denver, driven by lower taxes and lifestyle changes.
Lee's living situation involves significant friction with his partner Kurosawa's niece, Kila, who lives with them and criticizes his lack of participation in family activities and his erratic schedule.
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“Microaggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal or behavioral indignities whether intentional or unintentional that communicate hostile, derogatory or negative attitudes towards stigmatized or culturally marginalized groups.”
▶ 16:49Bobby Lee reading the formal definition of microaggression after learning about it from a high school video.
“I think it's time to quit podcasting... you're done with this. I don't think your names are ranked as high as Tom Hardy and Tom Cruise.”
▶ 2:22Andrew Schulman jokingly telling Bobby Lee that his busy movie schedule means he should stop doing the podcast.
“I would coddle that thing for days on end. I would mold and create life. I would shape its mind to be unpenetrable.”
▶ 52:01Bobby Lee describing how he would parent if he adopted a child, contrasting with his current chaotic home life.
“I just want to let you know man, you don't act Mexican to me. That right there is a microaggression.”
▶ 17:45Bobby Lee giving an example of a microaggression by telling a friend they don't act Mexican enough.
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0:00Comedians Discuss Movie Projects and Podcastingchapter4
0:00Comedians Complain About Lack of Basic Needs
1:37Celebrity Schedules and Movie Projects
2:48Discussion about Trump and Faith
4:07Racial Stereotypes and Microaggressions in Conversation
6:05Discussion about Vision and Conspiracy Theorieschapter3
6:05Driving at Night with Vision Impairment
8:04Helicopter Rescue Attempt with Medical Emergency
9:26Embarrassing Story of a Podcast Interview
11:18Racist Memes and Microaggressionschapter2
11:18Racist Memes and Microaggressions
13:23Argumentative Conversation About Body Type
15:52Defining Microaggression and Its Impactchapter3
15:52Defining Microaggression and Its Impact
18:15Microaggressions and Cultural Sensitivity Discussion
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