Bobbi Althoff: The Really Bad Podcast
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- Опубліковано 7 бер 2024
- Bobbi Althoff is one of the worst interviewers I have ever come across.
But what surprises me the most is how she is somehow still relevant despite her poor skills in asking questions and why she has somehow been granted access to some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
And I get it. Her interview style is quote-unquote meant to be intentionally awkward and non-chalet, and if that’s your cup of tea, then that’s fine. But for those who argue it is in the same vein as other shows like Between Two Ferns with Zac Galafankais, there is a huge contrast between being just awkward and playing a character that satirically lampoons both the guests and themselves.
Moreover, this whole style of awkwardness, in my view, is completely different to what Zac Gakaflinakis does, who clearly puts on a show for a channel produced by a company called Laugh or Die. This means that those who come to be interviewed are really not there for an interview but are more so allowing themselves to play a certain character that is willing to be laughed at or poked fun at by Zac himself.
Here, this awkwardness is a jest at the other person’s career or personality, but the role of playing a character also goes to Zac himself, who isn’t afraid to make fun of himself as part of the joke. It’s literally a whole skit, condensed down into bite-sized form, made purposefully to make us laugh.
But with Bobbi Althoff, her show is clearly of the long-form type, even if you can argue that she is still playing a character like Zac. The title of her show is literally called the Really Long Podcast, and its intention isn’t to come across as one long-sized skit but rather an incredibly awkward sitdown and discussion with someone famous or successful.
This is where such awkwardness bothers me the most because, unlike Zac, I don’t find it funny. Mainly because it’s blatantly clear that her attempts at creating humour are almost always trying to get her guests to say something particularly scandalous or weird while she’s fostering an environment where they feel awkward and uncomfortable in an effort to make them slip up.
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Who is Bobbi Althoff?
Bobbi Althoff (born July 31, 1997) is an American podcaster and influencer known for her viral interviews with Drake, Lil Yachty, Offset and other celebrities.
Althoff grew up as the second youngest of six children in Southern California, where her father worked as a contractor. After graduating from high school, Althoff sought work as a nanny.
Althoff started posting content on TikTok in 2021, with a focus on sharing her pregnancy updates. Her first TikTok, which was of her dancing with a banana, reached nearly 2 million views.
In 2023, she created a new TikTok account on which she posts comedic videos. That February, Althoff announced she had filmed a pilot for her upcoming podcast. The podcast, named The Really Good Podcast, debuted in April 2023.
In July 2023, Althoff interviewed rapper Drake on an episode of The Really Good Podcast. Clips from the interview went viral on TikTok. The full interview was later removed from Althoff's UA-cam channel in August, which sparked rumors of a feud.
Other celebrities Althoff has interviewed on her podcast include Lil Yachty, Mark Cuban, Offset, Shaquille O'Neal, Rick Glassman and Bobby Lee.
Due to her rapid rise to fame, including interviewing Drake on just the second episode of her podcast, she has been accused of being an industry plant.
Alex Abad-Santos of Vox described Althoff's style as "unfazed, dry, bored in an ironic way". He wrote, "She asks her interview subjects what they wear, how they live, and what they like to eat, but doesn't seem that interested in what they have to say. She meets most of them with deadpan sarcasm and silence, making her guests live in the discomfort of whatever they just revealed."
Althoff's podcast has been compared to Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis and Chicken Shop Date, which also put their guests in awkward positions. She has been accused of copying the style of such hosts as Funny Marco and Ziwe Fumudoh.
Bobbi married Cory Althoff, a programmer who works as a senior vice president at CompTIA, in January 2020. She met Cory on Bumble.
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😂 that last 30 seconds was funny
Only cause of Andrew ❤️
It’s a mix of Office Humor as a personality and self-infantilization and is so off putting yet is very common in the gen-z community.
I've only seen one clip of her before, I had no idea it was a whole podcast show. Looks awful 😂
It’s horrendous
It's because she obeys her overlords and don't challenge the narrative
Must stick to the cartel
So basically she has an extremely rich and powerful family members or friend that is getting her these interviews.
Literally nothing else makes sense
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I know its not helpful to say but I literally just avoid entertainment that even appears to be propped up. I don't just mean regular promotion but rather apparent manipulation to give platforms to those who in a regular world would have no business being in the limelight. It's super transparent when horrible interviewers are inundated with quadruple A talent that in no way care about this person or her stupid channels but the hits just keep on coming.
I don't like her either beacuse her character actually reminds me of Miranda Sings. Miranda used to be very popular among teens in the heyday of youtube; now Colleen that invented the Miranda character has been canceled so someone like Bobbi emerged. Miranda was like a somewhat mentally challenged little girl and Bobbi is kind of alike. Basically her show is supposed to be funny because an adult woman that acts like a child or autistic person interviews celebrities. And we've already seen this shtick, abeit done more exteremely, by now universally disliked Colleen Ballinger aka Miranda Sings
She has her moments. I’m not a fan and her attempts at humor fall flat more often than not.
Agreed
It almost feels like Bobbi doesn't really care about her guests or feel any respect towards them in any way Bobbi has tactic that you mentioned that "she's trying to get shocking or cancellable answers".
Couldn’t agree more
She’s an industry plant. They saw the huge success of people like Caleb Pressley, and wanted to cash-in on “funny interviews.” The problem is, Caleb is talented and funny, and she just bl-w people for a job.
she is talented. that’s why she has 3 million followers. those 3 million people didn’t follow for any other reason other than they like her style. period.
@@rachealfaucher4520
You must be new to the world of astroturfing influencers and celebrities. She’s also objectively not talented, and her rise to popularity has been exposed for what it is.
I blame you all for making people like her famous. What a joke.
I know :(
I guess I'll stick with Hanging with Dr Z as my go-to interviewer.
Dr Z?
Watching these videos reminds you that interviewing people is not ad easy as it looks.
Ferguson/O'Brien/Rogan make it look easy so people think "I can talk, i could totally interview people"
And that's how you get this.
Exactly
Silly Craig Fergusson; possoms don't have souls!
lol
more Gizzverse volumes?. please we need you in this time.
Has there been any updates I should know about(
Love to know what you think of Amelia Dimoldenberg
Just as bad
@@motioninart she seems to have a decent rapour with the talent she works with. Most of the stars look like they are in on the joke. Bobbi looks like she just makes it awkward but Amelia tries to get them to come out of their shells a bit. Nothing deep mind but can be entertaining to see the talent look more relaxed. What do you think?
Craig Ferguson was definitely one of the funniest late night host ever. :)
Craig Ferguson is not funny but i agree with your take of Bobbi.
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She's an attractive young woman.. so she doesn't have to be good at her job.
"Maybe it's a possum". Everyone laughs hilariously for 10 straight seconds as the signs Flash telling people to laugh. Yeah amazing
At least he added something to the story she was telling. And you can't tell me that wasn't real engagement that added to the conversation. Even if it was planned or scripted.
^exactly
Oh that's true.. these interviews aren't really giving us any information nor do they hit the nail on the head for what qualifies as an interview. It's just her being awkward with guest on camera, and that in turn makes her "famous".
With that being said, if she isn't claiming it's an "interview" then it's all good, she's on her grind. But she certainly couldn't say such. It'd be a slap to the faces of actual journalists.
I think the style of comedy she promotes is brilliant. It's another level of irony above what most people are used to, and I think her "interviews" are just a vehicle for that. It's like if Larry David was really like his Curb persona. It's like if Nathan for You happened in front of you without any cameras. It's stripped away a layer of comfort and separation most people take for granted. Sure, you could interview well, but what if you interviewed like a sociopath? What if you presented as truth, to every guest, that you really are that awkward and combative, and see where that leads?
bro it's so cringe and its not even that original, these types of interviews have been done before, between two ferns etc, its just, she doesn't really pull it off, cus u need to have a comedic sense and she was a mom vlogger before and then her husband, who has industry connections got her this show and its just not working.
@@anuph.3806 I'd argue it's on a whole other level than Between Two Ferns because of how subversive it is. The people on B2F are aware it's all a bit, and they go along with it. This is almost closer to the Eric Andre show, just more toned down and, as a result, more believable.
relevant point: people know who Galafinakis IS, _no CLUE_ who bobbi althoff is beofre watching this, and no care to after watching.
I think she threads the needle here. Very awkwardly funny.
You reckon?
She is playing a character, it’s her shtick. I’m not sure how this can go over anyone’s head.
We get it, we just don't like it or her
She's hilarious 😂
Favourite interview?
@@motioninart andrew santino.. andrew himself is way more gifted but with other funny comedians around bobbi brings something to the table. Its a different kind of entertainment yet not as good of a comedy as bad friends or most stand up. Let her have her fame, she is getting tons of views and bringing attention to the comedy scene
What a humorless dork
100%
tbh i think you just didn't get her style. It's not like between 2 ferns, but more like the office vibe
That would be the biggest insult to The Office
@@motioninart but there is that part of funny because its so cringy and anxious and uncomfortable, which is similar to her podcast. I'm not saying it's good, and I definitely can't see myself watching each episode, but you can watch it once and enjoy it. It's more of a personal taste thing
@@motioninarti personally love her style. it’s cuz i relate to the way she responds a lot of the time 😂
@@rachealfaucher4520bot
@@motioninart I mean this in the most charitable way possible, but I don't think you get her style of humor. To compare her to big, obvious interviews where the guest is treated safely and kindly is to misunderstand the character she's putting forward. It really is more similar to The Office, just in real life. It's an interviewer that is so combative and awkward and borderline autistic that it's entertaining just to watch the social niceties get stripped away as the guests realize this isn't a typical interview. Is she being propped up? Probably. But I can see what others see in her comedy.
You just dont get it, dude.
How so?
Someone sounds jealous… You shouldn’t take yourself so serious and maybe you won’t be so boring
Do you find me boring?
She has no humor she’s as dry as menopause and her ultimate axis to the stars is because of four words
Jewish Democratic Hollywood privilege
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You literally contradicted yourself within the first minute. I don't like this girl but you don't make sense either.
How so?
So it's not your cup of tea. Get over it. It obviously appeals to a buck ton of people.
Is it your cup of tea?
It’s not a majority cup of tea she just has people that promote it and when someone gets views people are like ah she must be funny and just agree with they friends
When the reality is the humor isn’t really that funny or even funny enough to get a second rewatch
I think she’s really funny, bad opinion on your part
How so?
you dont understand sacarsm.
naaaah she aight
How so?
@@motioninart it's an act?
Tell me your'e old and don't get modern humor without telling me you're old and don't get modern humor:
This is not modern humor at all. The office (original) had this type of humor 20+ years ago but just better.
@@PatoNani18 fair enough, agreed