This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #657 - Bobby Lee
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May 7, 2026 Wild Waikiki omakase tales and awkward sushi adventures. A gripe about a movie poster credit that won’t let go. Small-town misunderstandings about Asian restaurants and identity. Banter about stage anxiety, performance pressure, and boundaries in friendships. Strange viral clips, arcade and slot machine oddities, plus plans for new specials and projects.
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Wild Waikiki Omakase Experience
- Bobby describes an omakase meal in Waikiki where chefs served unexpected fish bones, eyes, and brain, forcing him to eat whatever the chef gives.
- He connects the experience to a joking comparison about tasting the tip of a penis, using shock humor to illustrate omakase's trust-the-chef rule.
Being Placed On A Poster Can Feel Like Exploitation
- Bobby felt used when Theo placed him prominently on the Busboys poster despite a small role, revealing how representation choices affect collaborators.
- The hurt came from visibility without consent and a patch over his face, which made him feel misrepresented.
Small Town Apology At The Chinese Buffet
- Theo recounts a small-town man named Charlie apologizing in a Chinese buffet for Vietnam War actions decades earlier despite staff having no connection to the conflict.
- The story shows how veterans seek reconciliation locally and how cultural ignorance can create awkward, well-meaning moments.