Bob Odenkirk Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

[@AadamSaleem0]

The fact that he never won an Emmy for his portrayal of Saul Goodman is the biggest snub in the history of an award. Such a talented actor.

[@Death0Row]

Same with rhea seahorn she killed it as kim👏

[@aelam02]

Agreed, although I will say he had fierce competition every time. Rami Malek in Mr. Robot being one example

[@Grawlix_Jungle]

He still could this year. Last year’s awards were for the first half of season six

[@ericschuster2680]

​@@Grawlix_Jungle i know its a last chance, but we all know, this is just a massive cope. For whatever, surely money-related reason, they never aknowledged BCS as Emmy-worthy, so why should that now, when all the hype has gone cold, will go any different.

[@SaltyAndNice]

He is briliant

[@justsomeguywithamustache2901]

It's about time WIRED called saul

[@androiduberalles]

Gene* Shhhh, don't give him away man!

[@andrescristobal3942]

💀

[@stuhff8169]

Mystogannn

[@Jade-ux1kd]

@Ramires Jiménez wrong comment section

[@j4nmo]

They better.

[@smashyrashy]

Thats actually insane how they invented mikes character, we got one of the best actors and characters in the whole breaking bad/bcs universe thanks to Bob.

[@Ward413]

For sure. It’s crazy because Banks was a total day player before that, dropping in for an episode or two on various shows but never getting a solid role. His appearance as the “cleaner” in Season 2 of BB was going to follow that trend but they called him back to return for season 3 since he crushed it. Wonderful actor, awesome dude. I love it when under utilized actors get to shine.

[@jazzauthor]

Imagine BCS without Mike! Wow! Odenkirk is all class.

[@NateS917]

Good character, but I didnt care for mike at all

[@Home-u6g]

​@@NateS917 so is he good or not?

[@NateS917]

@@Home-u6g good character, but I didnt care for mike at all

[@pambennett3390]

True story. My husband are huge BB/BCS fans. He was diagnosed with early stage cancer last year and had to have chemo. He now has to have scans every 3 months and so far his scans look good and he always texts me the message “Saul Goodman.”

[@gnanasabaapatirg7376]

Thats so sweet. Hopefully everything will be alright.

[@kevintrang6447]

You might want to keep a lookout for his secret activities... Jokes aside, I wish him a good recovery!

[@SirUnreliable]

Is he an exceptionally good chemist too per chance?

[@metelineblue294]

maybe your husband and i could partner up kidding aside praying for speed recovery💗

[@jaygarrick3984]

You are both troopers, stay strong!

[@LoveHandle4890]

8:40- “Did Bob Odenkirk audition for Michael Scott? Yes. But I didn’t get the part.” Instead he played possibly the greatest fictional Lawyer of all time.

[@evilgoose6768]

there was also an office episode with him where he is basically Michael Scott too

[@kadentrantham8516]

Not possibly, DID play the greatest fictional lawyer of all time

[@Ill06Taco]

Jackie Chiles might have something to say about this

[@chair2945]

I like Phoenix Wright more, but Saul still takes the top spot.

[@devilpupbear09]

Fate had other plans for him, so it all worked out in the end for both him and Steve Carrel

[@kevinguimond7711]

I was so moved by how Bob answered the "How is Bob Odenkirk" question. He seems like such a genuine, down to earth guy.🥺 I only wish the best for him❤

[@miniscule_chaluha]

Yeah I fuckin love this guy I could listen to him talking forever...

[@simplifier_]

Other person would just say “wonderful thank you”

[@ARNABOSS]

or he keeps playing that part very well, maybe he enjoys it this guy is deep underneath that well built surface of comforting familiarity

[@illbedamned3586]

He's nobody... 😮

[@iankerr1549]

Lol I live like 20 miles Naperville I’m gonna call Saul 🤣

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Saul Goodman will go down as one of the most iconic characters in TV History

[@chasehedges6775]

Along with Walter White and Jesse Pinkman and Gus Fring.

[@rpandya97]

@@chasehedges6775and Mike

[@fransesco97]

@@rpandya97 finger

[@devilbob]

Tony Soprano

[@jsmithers.]

​@@chasehedges6775 George Costanza still an easy #1.

[@delfin5418]

This dude better win the Emmy this year, my man literally had a heart attack and came back to life to finish Better Call Saul! Dude is such a phenomenal actor, I wish him the very best in life.

[@marcuslee698]

? An award is given out for a performance in ONE show, so yes he should win…

[@Tfish64]

@@marcuslee698 isn't that what the awards are for?.......

[@sayantanguha9110]

​​@@marcuslee698so people getting oscar for life time achievement not for a particular movie 😂😂😂.

[@Fifafaro]

About that….

[@cabedobosh6685]

“I’m a terrible singer and I love making people listen to my singing” is a fantastic quote

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

That's perfect because of the Ronnie Dobbs skit on Mr. Show where Ronnie Dobbs is telling Bob's character about how he keeps missing the quarter note.

[@alexmaine2922]

Peñaa calada

[@HMF47]

Really refreshing, inspiring even, to see a guy of his caliber be so honest about his own failures.

[@zacharynewman4852]

on his Hot Ones he talked about embracing failures, and for a show about even hotter wings, it was so moving !

[@skoppa4066]

This Saul Goodman guy is really killing the Bob Odenkirk role.

[@TimohaNorveg]

Isn’t that Kevin Costner?

[@xxxfxllxndexthxx1773]

@@TimohaNorvegNo, it’s his manager 🙄

@@xxxfxllxndexthxx1773 r/whoosh

[@neezduts69420]

I'm pretty sure this is Gene Takovic

[@Tedster10]

Imagine a world where Odenkirk plays Michael Scott and Carell plays Saul Goodman

[@jonnil1997]

Bruh Carell as Saul Goodman is so interesting, I bet he would kill it honestly.

[@iambuhlockay8007]

Honestly? They both could’ve pulled off the others role.

[@tonysopranooo1]

@@jonnil1997 Carell is the only other person i think that could pull off Saul

[@wrenlinwhitelight3007]

The wildest fact I never heard here was Mike only getting on BB because Bob had to do another show. That is one insane butterfly effect

[@HouseMDLover69]

Better Call Saul would be so different without Mike that's crazy

[@bodduudaykiran837]

"Every five nominations equals a win" man o man, I love his way of seeing things. Absolute legend. 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@levifromthehood]

What a sweet guy, he's so proud when he mentions that his brother has a degree in chemistry. Truly humble.

[@lbabytutorials4852]

I can’t believe Saul Goodman was Bobs first real role- he did an amazing job! Jimmy McGill felt so lived in

[@LoveHandle4890]

9:19- “He also has a Doctorate in chemistry.” Walter White is Saul Goodmans brother, confirmed.

[@rpandya97]

Bobby, we need to cook.

[@leandroccosmo]

lol

[@ludovica3463]

I just love him so much. He's so underrated and it's unfair cause he's so talented. Great actor and a great personality, fondly appreciate the man.

[@stuhff8169]

Idt he's underrated. Is he?

[@rpandya97]

@@stuhff8169I mean fans love him, but he’s been snubbed at the Emmy’s consistently.

[@harold3165]

The word "underrated" means nothing because people say it all the time.

[@stuhff8169]

@@harold3165 yea lol. It does not even make sense. They will call Charlie Puth an underrated artist lol

[@ludovica3463]

@@harold3165 yea lol who cares

[@fcloading]

so good to see jimmy escape prison and call the vacuum guy to get him another new identity as an actor 🔥

[@batsy_1939]

🤫

[@AFO666]

What a wonderful and heartfelt guy! Really happy you guys had him on!

[@samuelmoulton2190]

I love this man. He takes small questions and turns them into fantastic, humble stories. What a legend

[@stevenwymor1398]

This was so great. He seems to be really enjoying himself answering these questions. And a very humble guy. Been following his career for decades. What a gem.

[@lindsayantwine1097]

In every interview he gives, he seems like such a genuinely nice guy and so down to earth. I love him.

[@deepfxd8]

Just finished better call saul today, and this came out. What a gift. Hope they would do one with Rhea Seehorn too.

[@terfalicious]

She's FAB!

[@harold3165]

She's starring in Vince Gilligan's next show

[@deepfxd8]

@@harold3165 but it's gonna take some time before its release, right?

[@harold3165]

@@deepfxd8 Yes, but at least it's happening.

[@deepfxd8]

@@harold3165 true

[@jopo7996]

Everything Bob Odenkirk does is such high quality. When it's Saul Goodman, it's all good man.

[@rafaelmicolini8827]

You can see he loves what he does, and he's such a humble and honest person too, Bob Odenkirk is a national treasure

[@PronteCo]

WE OWE MIKE TO HIMYM? Finally that show has a good reason to exist

[@theWn123]

I’ve never watched that show and probably never will be god bless it for indirectly giving us such a legendary character

[@dylanortiz932]

@@theWn123it’s still a good show. Bryan Cranston is in it too. And the guy who plays Badger is in a few episodes.

[@Zoologically_Explained]

Bro just did hot ones and now he’s on Wired. Interview game on top

[@VinayKumarT1302]

Finally Kevin Costner on Wired!

[@kippert8912]

he was last night

[@crazyaces4042]

@@kippert8912 welp, they built it so he came... 🤣🤣😂😂

[@RDSwords]

This is a crazy coincidence today because I randomly watched Wayne's World 2 yesterday and my brain melted when I recognized a young Bob Odenkirk playing a dork in the concert backstage scene.

[@cgavin1]

I love his honesty about past failures and missed opportunities. Most "celebrities" you get the impression they literally never had a bad day in their lives. Its also really telling that he talks about how he was a minor part of something big at SNL without trying to spin it in to some kind of LinkedIn massacre of modesty. Huge respect. He deserves his success. Him and Jonathan Banks killed it in BTL. They both deserved Emmy's. Jonathan in "Five-O" deserved an Emmy for that episode alone.

[@walkingtalkingdread]

What a wonderful and genuine guy! Loved how he answered questions in detail without fooling around or tryna be funny.

[@ellsay8987]

He survived a near death situation Thank goodness he is alive

[@JohnDoe-tx8lq]

I love it when an actor you really like does something like this and you think - wow, he's also a really nice guy! 😁👍

[@harold3165]

To be fair, he could just be acting here. This video doesn't prove that he's actually nice.

[@NotTyfighter]

@@harold3165you must be fun at parties

[@glxww]

​@@harold3165 keep your doors locked

[@merchantmocha4665]

​@@harold3165 I'm in your area

[@lacyLor]

He’s so nice, humble, and down to earth but he still has that comedian edge. ❤️

[@Longbajubi]

The fact that this guy didn't won an Emmy for playing Saul is a lifetime shame for Emmy.

[@oddball_oddity]

Literally couldn't imagine anyone else playing Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman. Iconic role ✨

[@eluiscoms3187]

So nice to see Saul portraying Bob Odenkirk

[@LoveHandle4890]

One of the most wholesome human beings to ever grace this Earth.

[@chasehedges6775]

Such an absolute treasure and fantastic actor

[@LaIoSaIamanca]

Bob seems so wholesome, his presence would make a room smile

[@ok54221]

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[@Belfor09]

What? They made Mike up? This is... crazy. Mike is like the shining star of the entire BB/BCS universe. I cannot think of any replacement to either the actor nor the character itself. Mike is pure gold! Especially in BCS and especially with him nearly tearing up while speaking to Stacy with the "THIS IS BETWEEN ME AND MY SON". Without Mike this show wouldn't be at the same level as it is.

[@MsSwitchblade13]

I love Bob Odenkirk! Thanks for having him on

[@WrathMania32]

Love that he doesn’t particularly try to be funny in interviews. Some comedians can’t turn it off. Refreshing and honest

[@daveguyouthere2080]

i love how he still avoids spoiling breaking bad for the people who didnt watch it yet

[@rpandya97]

He was fantastic as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad, but his performance as Jimmy McGill slowly transforming into Saul Goodman in Better Call Saul was so amazing that I will watch any movie or show he’s in. Generational performance, it’s the Television Academy’s loss to never honor him with an Emmy.

[@blazewlee8633]

He is so humble. That's what I like about him

[@set7618]

Bob is such an amazing actor. I really hope ''NOBODY'' movie gets a sequel!! it was fireee

[@boyfromgeorgiatbilisi]

he's performance as Saul was awesome.

[@chasehedges6775]

Correction: It’s perfect

[@ellenjo86324]

My first introduction to Bob Odenkirk was The Ben Stiller Show in 1992 and I've been a fan ever since. It's great to see him get recognition and well-earned success. He seems to be an endearingly humble guy and genuinely great person.

[@DominickSpano]

Bob is about as genuine as it gets. It is sort ironic his main role was Saul a sleezy lawyer or Jimmy who was as often not genuine or put on a fake face. I love Bob. He is great.

[@chasehedges6775]

Bob Odenkirk is one of the best actors of all time. He’s fantastic on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul

[@KillerTacos54]

It really kills me that Odenkirk's performance as Saul didn't get an Academy Award or an Emmy!!

[@Nope2479]

It would be impossible for him to get an academy award for playing Saul.

[@tobesxd]

Would have been pretty crazy to see him get an Oscar for a TV show

[@Chaden]

As someone who only started (and finished) Breaking Bad late last year, it’s really strange to see him with grey hair.

[@cow4741]

in better call saul I believe he’s playing a character 13 years younger than he is

[@abeherbert6603]

Wow, did not know the story about Jonathan Banks being brought in last minute. Can't imagine BB and BCS without Mike.

[@r.p.k9028]

Mike was definitely one of the best characters on both shows. Jonathan Banks made Mike a legend

[@missbusanbeth]

Maybe because I find him so funny, I'm not sure, but I secretly (or not so much now) find Bob Odenkirk so attractive. He's so charismatic 🥰

[@I_am_Junebug]

Take a number...😂

[@cfi.5619]

No need to keep it secret. He IS attractive. Lots and lots of us think he’s attractive 😉

[@ghostcoffee1099]

Definitely he’s handsome

[@santhoshsridhar5887]

Bro think he u/vulpes_mortuis 💀💀💀

[@bolddaredevil2648]

me too omg

[@PC-ro1kf]

Are you telling me that bob just happens to be on this video like that? No, he orchestrated!!! Jimmy!!!

[@ZenithAngel]

Bob Odenkirk is so genuine

[@tinadiffee3900]

Bob Odenkirk is the BEST.

[@LoveHandle4890]

3:13- “Vince Gilligan is the smartest guy in the room. But he pretends not to be.” Therefore truly making him the smartest man in the room.

[@NASAFanboy]

This may or may not be an uncommon opinion, but I don't think Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul would be as amazing as it was without Mike. To think such an important character in both shows was "invented" is an amazing thing to think about.

[@joeynerd608]

Honestly loved his role in “nobody” the most of all. That was such a good movie

[@stevebloor2617]

Bob Odenkirk, one of my favourite actors. Just love the film 'Nobody' ... All the very best Bob.

[@adjnazim1389]

" I'm doing great , thank you " He's such a down to earth guy

[@tefalos2155]

It's insane how this guy looks literally just like Saul Goodman. They made a great choice of hiring him!

[@hossein158]

What a funny guy u r

[@wreckagevic]

He just seems like a really nice guy. I can’t imagine anyone else portraying Saul Goodman to the level Bob did. Also his movie ‘Nobody’ is an awesome flick.

[@JFM1199]

Such an amazing actor, to say he’s amazing is an understatement. Still fresh out of the series, hands down attached to his character. Would love to meet him in person and hear him “Saul Goodman, speedy justice for you”✌️

[@garrettwilson7795]

everyone forgets how bob helped produce the greatest sitcom of all time, arrested development

[@jgold7730]

Bob is a national treasure

[@jonathanbeatrice8317]

Bob is absolutely a good singer. Haven't you heard him as the milk machine?

[@johngalactus4014]

Absolutely loved him as Saul Goodman!!

[@venkatn9634]

How did he not win an Emmy for Better Call Saul?

[@luizhenriquebeníciodantas]

Because better call saul is not AAAALL of that.

[@raiden3295]

@@luizhenriquebeníciodantas Had to be a brazilian huh. It is, and much more. It does a lot of things better than Breaking Bad.

[@mrminkman952]

He still has a chance to win one for season 6, it was in 2 parts so the second half of the season is still up for nominations at the next emmys.

[@user-bn2pw8dh9c]

@@raiden3295 Do you have mental issues?

[@JaciaraCarneiro]

@@raiden3295 what dude being a Brazilian has to do in his opinion about BCS and Bob? FFS

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Been a fan of Bob since the Mr. Show days, Happy to see how much he's thrived

[@B0bCat11]

Yeahhh The devastator , titannica , job interview , bugged drug deal... Mr show is great

[@penvelope]

He's so articulate

[@hahaimasheep3736]

My favourite scene of all time was when that one guy told him "Hey, you're Better Call Saul!” and then they all started Better Call Saulin on the bus.

[@Revalopod]

The funny thing is that's not even a joke, it literally happens lol

[@haidernaeemmalana8601]

No one in comments is talking about the memory this guy has. Mans remembers every tiny detail about everything on the fly. Nice mental discipline there

[@mlb_snow6205]

guy's absolutely got a personality. Love the BTCS,

[@danielamayy]

I’m in love with you Mr Odenkirk❤️

[@Trev__rich]

i’ve literally never heard a negative story about robin williams. one of the purest souls to ever grace the earth

[@delfinamontoya8994]

He's so humble and genuine, I love this guy

[@rakheensingh9527]

Thanks WIRED for bringing Bob on. Fantastic actor

[@Trija204]

I’m so glad Bob is doing well. The world needs more nice people like him

[@wilkerEdits]

Bob you are amazing! I will never forget your character Saul Goodman. Best series in the world!

[@Kai_RC]

Seems like a really nice and genuine guy. I like how he has nothing but nice things to say about the people he works with and in the industry.

[@TheScarecrow311]

Fun fact: Bob Odenkirk suffered the same heart attack as the director Kevin Smith both suffered widow makers and both had good doctors because the widow maker has a 80% fatality rate

[@ArnildoBizeque]

Loved him in Nobody & Breaking Bad, as soon as i’m done with Breaking bad i’m gonna watch Better Caul Saul

[@iainronald4217]

I'm a cinephile and my love of films started when I was 12. I remember it clearly, in my small town you did what everyone did, ate what everyone ate, listened to the music everyone listened to, and watched only the movies being hyped at any given moment. But, one day when I was 12, I spotted a DVD on the shelf of our local movie rental place. It had box-art similar to a New Yorker cartoon and this interesting font that was like the neurotic offspring of papyrus and comic sans, as well as a stupidly simple title: Melvin Goes to Dinner. It was mesmorizing, I knew I needed to rent it. The film followed a bunch of friends having a fancy dinner together and the dissolution of a relationship. That was the first independent film I ever saw and started my life of independent films. Fast forward almost 2 decades. My favourite TV show, Better Call Saul is just about to stick the landing with it's third-to-last episode and something makes me think of Melvin goes to Dinner. I look up the film on iMDB and it turns out it was directed by Bob Odenkirk.

[@336Trolololololololo]

That is so cute!

[@Rockberries]

I wish this man was my friend. Genuine, down to earth, funny, witty, educated, he's a gem!

[@urfriendhannah]

I feel like bob would be great in a Wes Anderson movie

[@jas4496]

This was the best thing I’ve seen all week. Great down to earth guy! Great experience and perspective.

[@hans-joachim-klaus1087]

Funny that Mike was not planned. Is such a great role.

[@mfox3863]

I don't know why, but knowing that he's the mastermind behind my absolutely favorite SNL skit of all time by my absolutely favorite comedian of all time just makes me love him even more. What a treasure you are, Mr. Odenkirk.

[@udayhd]

I respect this man so much

[@fritzfxx]

No more heart scenarios, now; your job bringing joy to this planet is not yet fulfilled, Mr. Odenkirk

[@ghostcoffee1099]

Bob Odenkirk fans should check out his new book. He talks about his past as a comedy writer. Did you know he also was the supervisor for Tim and Eric Awesome Show?

[@culperjr.122]

Just finished BCS. Great job to Bob and the whole crew. Amazing show just as good as Breaking Bad.

[@raetimothy935]

I grew up in Aurora Illinois so lets fight lol. I live out of state now so your accent always makes me happy.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

Wayne Campbell!

[@makumba.0w0]

It’s crazy how he played both Jimmy McGill and Saul Goodman in bcs, truly one of the actors of all time

[@shahanahsan05]

The fact that neither he or Rhea have an emmy is a crime

[@Dayserking]

I didn’t think this guy would be this pleasant irl. What a wonderful dude

[@matthewdaub]

It takes a real man to admit that he ficked up an entire movie for everyone by his inability. Hopefully he could remake it one day.