Comedian Eric Andre joins the podcast as a gecko to talk about entangled romance, living in a basement, being sad as a truck driver, planning a historic dinner, childhood, drugs, and more. They also discuss their Jewish background and upbringing, making friends as they get older, managing burnout, and their experiences with therapy. The podcast covers topics like anxiety, setting boundaries, and the importance of support. They also have a casual conversation about candy, truck driving, and career uncertainty, with a sprinkle of slang terms and tour promotion.
Candy's laid-back attitude towards life and her suggestion to smoke less weed to feel less sad.
The lighthearted conversation about having a dinner party with notorious serial killers Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy.
Eric's experiences with whippets and their effects, including occasionally losing consciousness.
Deep dives
Candy: A Truck Driver with a Chill Attitude
Candy, a truck driver, calls in to share her laid-back perspective on life. She loves her job, makes good money, and enjoys time off when she's not working. She plans to go to Vegas and gamble with a budget of $500 to $700. As for advice, Candy suggests smoking less weed to feel less sad. She shares that she doesn't let stress and worries affect her and prefers to focus on having fun. Eric and Joel engage in a lighthearted conversation with Candy, enjoying her relaxed attitude and positivity.
Sam: An Unconventional Dinner Party Idea
Sam poses an unusual hypothetical question to Eric about having a dinner party with three historical figures. Instead of answering with typical choices, Sam suggests inviting notorious serial killers Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy. Sam humorously mentions serving fried calamari and using chopsticks for a polite dining experience. Eric plays along, adding sarcastic humor to the conversation.
Memorable Whippet Experiences
Eric and Joel discuss their experiences with whippets, a type of inhalant drug. Eric recalls doing xenon, a type of whippet known as the 'champagne of whippets.' He also mentions a unique activity at whippet parties, where participants spin a globe and describe their imaginary impressions of the location their finger lands on while under the influence. Eric admits that he doesn't always feel a significant effect from whippets and sometimes 'fishing out,' temporarily losing consciousness.
Exploring Career Uncertainty after Graduation
The speaker discusses feeling uncertain about their career path after graduating from university. Despite finding a job in politics, they express dissatisfaction and a desire for something different. They mention wanting to travel and explore new places like Australia and Canada. They also express frustration with the current state of British politics. The speaker seeks advice on finding joy and passion in their career.
Recommendations for Finding Purpose and Happiness
The speaker suggests taking time off to travel and explore different opportunities. They advise the listener to follow their intuition and engage in self-exploration. The speaker also suggests considering a career in sports or trying out programs that match individuals with families in foreign countries. Additionally, they encourage the listener to try new experiences, such as trying psychedelics, and to prioritize their own happiness and fulfillment.
I am joined by comedian Eric Andre to talk to people on the phone as geckos.
Eric is known for his hit comedy series “The Eric Andre Show” and has a new podcast called Bombing With Eric Andre on the iHeart network.
We talk to a caller who’s entangled in a flakey romance, a Norwegian guy living in his mom’s basement, a truck driver who thinks I am very sad, an employee of the British government, and caller who we plan a historic dinner with.
We also talked to each other about being Jewish, childhood, drugs, and a lot of other things.
Whoever keeps egging my car please stop. I am a gecko.
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