Actor Bob Odenkirk and his daughter Erin discuss their new children's book. Bob shares his struggles in comedy and his lessons learned. They advise a mother on dealing with her child's sarcasm and give penance to a listener who stole a tomatillo plant. Other topics include dealing with spicy behavior, addressing parking issues, starting therapy, separating personal beliefs from professional abilities, and promoting their work.
Restoring karma after a theft: writing an apology note and planting it in the community garden as a form of self-penance.
Choosing a healthcare professional: focusing on their professional abilities rather than personal views.
Deep dives
Growing Tomatillos: Plant Theft and Restoring Karma
The listener, Coleman, confesses to stealing a tomatillo plant from a community garden to ensure fruit production in their own garden. Feeling guilty, Coleman is looking for advice on how to restore their karma. The hosts suggest that Coleman writes a note of apology and plants it in the community garden, admitting to the theft and expressing remorse. Additionally, they recommend never consuming the tomatillos as a form of self-penance.
Separating Personal Views from Professional Help
Martha is torn between seeking treatment from a specialist whose social and political views don't align with their own. While initially excited about the treatment, Martha's research into the doctor's social media presence has left them concerned. The hosts advise Martha to focus on the doctor's reputation in their field and judge them based on their professional abilities rather than personal views.
Dealing with Therapy Anxiety
Jessica is recommended therapy by her doctor but feels anxious about starting. She worries about her mind going blank during session and struggles to make the first move. The hosts suggest taking small steps, such as writing down thoughts and feelings, and sharing the therapy journey with a trusted friend or loved one. They emphasize patience and the understanding that therapy is a tool that works at one's own pace.
Tig’s guests are actor Bob Odenkirk, star of “Better Call Saul,” and his daughter, artist and illustrator Erin Odenkirk. The duo talk about what inspired them to write their new children’s book, “Zilot & Other Important Rhymes.” Bob opens up about how difficult it was for him starting out in comedy and the lessons that taught him. Then the three advise a mother who is concerned about her eight-year-old using sarcasm in school, and assign penance to a listener who confessed to stealing a tomatillo plant from a neighbor’s garden.
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