Overview of Trevor Wallace & The Dr. Dre Conversion
This episode of All Things Comedy features a loose, wide-ranging conversation between host(s) (including Bobby Lee) and guest Trevor Wallace (with contributors Ramsey and “Cat/Catbird”). The talk jumps between stand‑up life stories, open‑mic culture, touring and specials, mental health, odd anecdotes (a doorman who wanted to talk about Jesus; a blind masseuse), merch/posering stories, and plenty of back‑and‑forth insults and improv comedy. Several sponsor ad reads are also repeated throughout.
Main topics & themes
- Trevor Wallace’s career updates
- Trevor references his prior special on Amazon Prime (“Pterodactyl”) and a newer “Don’t Tell” special available on YouTube.
- He’s planning/filming another special around March 13–14 and is deciding distribution (platform vs. YouTube).
- He’s actively touring (dates/venues mentioned generally; website referenced: trevorwalls.com).
- Mental health and performance pressure
- Trevor shares he’s recently started Lexapro to reduce rumination and anxiety after his special; he reports it’s helping.
- Discussion about post‑special depression and the difficulty of writing a new hour.
- Open mic and comedy room culture
- Stories about West Side open mics, legendary rooms (Dublin’s/the parlor), and the grind of late‑night slots.
- Bombing and being booed: anecdotes about a Montreal showcase gone wrong, being interrupted during a set, and the fear of double‑down bombing.
- Code‑switching on stage—adapting voice and mannerisms to different audiences.
- Odd/entertaining anecdotes and topics
- A Comedy Store doorman approached Bobby about Jesus—sparks a debate about appropriateness and who should approach whom.
- Glue‑thumb/hands hobby and “poser” stories (dragging new sneakers, faux skate tricks).
- Travel stories: Israel trip where guests were expected to tweet positively; meeting people in Jacksonville.
- Conversations about porn/OnlyFans and the blurred lines of adult entertainment as guests and topics.
- Blind masseuse, blind photographers, Ray Charles anecdotes—riffing on senses, perception and comedy fodder.
- “Who could convert you?” bit
- Playful segment where guests name famous people who might convert them to a religion (jokes include Leonardo DiCaprio, Barack Obama, Simon Cowell, Dr. Dre, etc.), used to roast/tease vulnerability.
Key moments & notable lines
- Trevor on medication and mental health: “Since I’m on Lexapro now… ruminating thoughts are not as intense.”
- Story of a doorman: a sincere, young Christian who walked up at the Comedy Store to say, “If you want to know about Jesus Christ we should get together”—prompting debate on timing and boundaries.
- Bombed at a Montreal showcase: a story about being put on while performers (young rappers) were still on stage and the set collapsing.
- Roast on nose pores: ongoing, playful ribbing about visible nose pores—example of the episode’s recurring light insults.
Guest announcements & practical items
- Trevor Wallace:
- Touring actively; referenced website trevorwalls.com for dates.
- Shooting a new special in mid‑March; considering distribution channels (mentions YouTube as a viable option for clip/marketing circulation).
- “Don’t Tell” special available on YouTube (plugged on the episode).
- Bobby Lee:
- Mentions a graphic novel “Deadweight” (available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, gunnerbooks.com) — brief promo.
Anecdotes & behind‑the‑scenes color (short list)
- West Side Comedy: last‑slot terror, pulling names, and the grind of waiting all night for a five‑minute slot.
- Dublin’s and other historic LA rooms: nostalgia about the older comedy scene, packed industry nights, and agents scouting open mics.
- Glue‑thumbs: Bobby described making glue “thumbs” and other middle‑school posering tricks (dragging Converse from car bumper to distress them).
- Dress and identity: riffs on code‑switching, early stage voices, impersonations and trying on different comedic cadences early in careers.
Sponsors & promo codes (as read in-episode)
- BlueChew Gold: promo code BELLY — 10% off first month (BlueChew Gold described as chewable ED product).
- PrizePicks: code BELLY — $50 in lineups after playing first $5 lineup.
- Shopify: shopify.com/tigerbelly — $1/month trial pitch for launching stores (used by the show for merch).
- Zocdoc: zocdoc.com/belly — for booking doctors quickly.
- 5‑Hour Energy: Confetti Craze (Funfetti) flavor promo (repeated ad).
Takeaways & action items
- If you’re interested in Trevor Wallace’s work: check trevorwalls.com for tour dates and YouTube for his “Don’t Tell” special; he’s filming another special in March.
- Mental health: the episode includes a candid first‑person mention of starting Lexapro and how medication helped with rumination—useful perspective for performers under stress.
- Comedy culture insight: the episode is a good primer on open‑mic realities (long waits, last slots, code‑switching, and the emotional swing after big gigs).
- For listeners who liked the conversation style: expect a mix of rapid-fire banter, personal anecdotes, inside jokes about comedy life, and the usual sponsor reads.
If you want a tighter summary of any single thread (e.g., the Montreal bomb story, the Lexapro/mental health segment, or the “who could convert you?” roast), tell me which one and I’ll extract that into a concise bullet or timeline.