EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 25 MIN
Category Is: Sleep w/ Bob The Drag Queen
from The Nightly
Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman welcome Bob the Drag Queen for a surprisingly heartfelt late-night chat about Broadway, stand-up comedy, internet outrage, and whether the universe actually cares about any of us.What You’ll HearBroadway Dreams, Broadway Schedules: Bob reflects on performing in Moulin Rouge, surviving eight shows a week, and why exhausting experiences can still feel deeply worth it.The Internet Is Yelling Again: A conversation about accidental AI art drama, public scrutiny, and the strange emotional math of being perceived online by millions of strangers.Karma, Nihilism, and Bedtime Thoughts: The trio wanders into a warm existential detour about meaning, bad luck, grief, and the tiny frameworks people build to get through the day.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Bob the Drag Queen arrives01:45 Broadway life and Moulin Rouge05:45 Building a stand-up tour09:00 Reality TV and staying authentic12:30 AI poster backlash and internet outrage16:00 Karma, grief, and existential bedtime thoughts19:20 Good nights and six-fingered postersFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman welcome Bob the Drag Queen for a surprisingly heartfelt late-night chat about Broadway, stand-up comedy, internet outrage, and whether the universe actually cares about any of us.What You’ll HearBroadway Dreams, Broadway Schedules: Bob reflects on performing in Moulin Rouge, surviving eight shows a week, and why exhausting experiences can still feel deeply worth it.The Internet Is Yelling Again: A conversation about accidental AI art drama, public scrutiny, and the strange emotional math of being perceived online by millions of strangers.Karma, Nihilism, and Bedtime Thoughts: The trio wanders into a warm existential detour about meaning, bad luck, grief, and the tiny frameworks people build to get through the day.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Bob the Drag Queen arrives01:45 Broadway life and Moulin Rouge05:45 Building a stand-up tour09:00 Reality TV and staying authentic12:30 AI poster backlash and internet outrage16:00 Karma, grief, and existential bedtime thoughts19:20 Good nights and six-fingered postersFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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