Bobby's Flu Game w/ Tom Segura | Ep 305 | Bad Friends

Bobby Lee is preparing for his first stand-up special while experiencing a significant illness (sore throat, body aches). This situation is immediately framed as his 'Michael Jordan flu game,' emphasizing the expectation to perform at an elite level despite physical adversity. The analogy highlights the immense pressure and dedication required for a career-defining performance in comedy.

Bobby states, 'I wake up Monday morning with a sore throat and bodyaches.' Tom Segura and the host then suggest, 'This could be your flu game,' referencing Michael Jordan's legendary 1997 NBA Finals performance.

Tom Segura, with his extensive experience of six Netflix specials, advises Bobby on the practicalities of filming. He emphasizes the benefit of taping multiple shows (Bobby is doing four) to allow for editing and to account for potential mistakes or varied performances. This strategy mitigates pressure and ensures a high-quality final product.

Bobby mentions, 'I'm doing four [shows].' The host replies, 'You can piece together different shows, dude. Four shots is a lot. You can cut it up.'

The hosts and guest discuss their experiences with therapy. Tom Segura expresses a preference for his therapist to remain completely detached from his public persona and work, believing it allows for more objective and effective treatment. Bobby Lee, in contrast, mentions his therapist watched his work, which he found 'uncomfortable.' This highlights differing views on the boundaries between a public figure's professional life and their therapeutic process.

Tom states, 'I don't like the idea of knowing me at all. I prefer them to not be familiar with me in any way, shape, or form.' Bobby recounts, 'He came back. He's like, 'Yeah, I watched it.' And he's I go, 'What?' He's like, 'I'm so that's so good.' I was like, 'Ah, [expletive] You sound like my mom.'

The discussion shifts to film and television, with a strong critique of director Ryan Murphy's perceived tendency to 'hypersexualize' his content, even in serious dramatic narratives. The hosts express frustration that this approach can detract from the core story, citing examples like the Menendez brothers' series.

Tom describes Ryan Murphy's work: 'He has managed to like sexualize everything under the sun... everything has to be that... hypersexualized.' He adds, 'When you're like this is the Menendez brother, dude. No, it was a gay porn.'