Bobby's Flu Game w/ Tom Segura

Jan 26, 2026

Tom Segura, stand-up comedian and podcaster known for multiple Netflix specials, pops in to talk touring and filming a new special. They crack jokes about pre-show illnesses, recovery rituals and onstage pressure. Conversations jump from comedy directing and live-show memories to therapy, food obsessions, and Hollywood oddities.

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ADVICE

Prioritize Recovery Before Taping

If you feel sick before a big performance, rest, hydrate, and consider IV or NAD treatments but don't panic.
Treat the taping like multiple reps: plan several shows so you can patch the best takes together.

ANECDOTE

Michael Jordan's 'Flu Game' Example

Tom Segura and Andrew compare Michael Jordan's legendary 1997 'flu game' to pushing through illness for peak performance.
They use the story to reassure Bobby that great performances can happen even when you're under the weather.

ANECDOTE

Dead Body Outside A Korean Restaurant

Bobby tells a vivid story of seeing a dead person outside a Korean restaurant and joking about the scene.
He mixes dark humor and restaurant recommendations while naming favorite Korean spots.

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