BOB ODENKIRK Is Not Your Average Action Movie Star

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers

Comedy, Personal Journals, Tv & Film, Society & Culture, Film Interviews, Comedy Interviews

4.9 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Bob Odenkirk joins Seth and Josh on the podcast! He talks about taking his kids to the Dells, camping in Wisconsin, filming in locations like Winnipeg and Albuquerque, how it’s felt becoming an action movie star, and so much more! Plus, he chats about his new movie, Nobody 2, out August 15th! ------------------------- 00:00 Introduction with Seth and Josh04:58 Bob Odenkirk Joins the Podcast06:20 Family and Personal Stories11:26 Dog Training and Family Dynamics14:02 Better Call Saul and Acting Challenges17:57 New Mexico and Family Visits29:17 Religion and Upbringing34:36 Nobody Movie Franchise39:51 The Magic of Over-the-Top Performances40:23 Balancing Darkness and Inclusivity in Film40:54 The Importance of a Great Editor41:26 Unexpected Hollywood Insights46:36 Exploring Winnipeg's Charm53:57 From Italy to Wisconsin Dells59:39 Childhood Memories and Family Trips01:06:25 The Influence of Bad Theater01:08:59 Writing the Superfan Film01:12:03 Speed Round with Bob01:13:41 Grand Canyon Adventures and Final Thoughts ------------------------- Support our sponsors:DeleteMETake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://www.deleteme.com/TRIPS and use promo code TRIPS at checkout.Mint MobileGet this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://www.MINTMOBILE.com/TRIPS Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details.SuperpowerGo to https://www.Superpower.com and use code TRIPS to get $50 Off your annual Superpower subscription. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod FitbodGet in shape this summer with Fitbod. Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://www.Fitbod.me/TRIP. ------------------------- Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. ------------------------- About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, Pugie.
0:01.8	Hey, Sufi.
0:02.8	How are you doing?
0:03.9	I'm good.
0:04.7	I have one little medical beef.
0:09.1	Great.
0:10.3	I hope it's not with me.
0:11.8	No, no, no, no, no.
0:12.7	So I tweaked my shoulder when I was visiting McKenzie's hometown.
0:17.5	And through seeing a chiropractor like three times and getting two massages, which I don't like.
0:25.0	But eventually it was like, oh, this is like a nerve thing.
0:28.6	So I got to like, you know, get an appointment with my primary care doc.
0:33.2	Two weeks.
0:34.2	Two weeks for a video visit.
0:36.5	Now I see him, he's like, oh, I'll send you to a specialist. They should be able to see you right away. Two weeks. Two weeks for a video visit. Now I see him, he's like, oh, I'll send you to a specialist. They should be able to see you right away. Two weeks to go see them. And then they see them and they're like, oh, yeah, you should go physical therapy at this place. You should just like swing by, but maybe call and see if they have availability. Six weeks. Oh, my. Yeah. So this, this tweak is going to take
0:56.9	weeks and weeks. It's the tweak of weeks and weeks. It's the tweak of weeks and weeks, which is one of my
1:02.7	favorite Dr. Seuss books, the tweak that took weeks and weeks. And you went to the doctor and you said
1:07.9	that it squeaks and the doctor says it'll be six weeks.
1:13.3	And you said, doctor, doctor, can you see that it's tweaked?
1:15.9	But the doctor left the room.
1:16.9	You see he had sneaked.
1:19.5	I remember it word for word.
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