Eddie Izzard Talks About Her Comedy Specials, Upcoming Canadian Tour, & Being Happy Within Yourself

[@ImNotHereEither]

I saw Eddie live in the 90’s. It actually hurt. At one point I considered taking a break because I couldn’t breathe I was laughing so hard.

[@nickylove5158]

Loved what Eddie said about who cares about people's sex life, are you good at what you do, are you a good person. People today want to make their sexuality their personality trait. Make being kind to everyone and good at what you do your personality trait. What a smart conversation.

[@rosemarypaul6093]

IT IS NO ONE'S BUSINESS what goes on in other people's bedrooms. Keep your nose, your religion and your politics out.

[@tankgurl87]

This made me tear up. I love your podcast and Eddie is PROBABLY one of the most influential celebrities in my life. I have a trans cousin whom I've very close to, and i myself am bisexual. Watching Eddie's stand-up over the years and her stage presence with dressing as a woman and the power she wielded by being herself. I understood that. I felt (feel) so at home in "masculine" garb. But.... Give me a reason to wear a pretty dress and put on make up and do my hair and i LOVE being feminine and glam. She was the first person i saw that MADE me accept myself. I can be ALL of those things. We all have hats and caps and needs and wants and parts of our lives we want to lead given what we can do day by day. Be who you are that day and in that moment and be true to that person in that day, that is what Eddie Izzard has taught this 34 year old. I love her. That's all i really wanted to say.

[@tankgurl87]

And third rock is one of my favorite shows. She is perfection.

[@davidadams2395]

Wear as many hats as seems fitting, I say. We go around only once, so why waste time trying to fit a single mold? Letting those constraints fall away can be liberating and can make one more interesting. Eddie Izzard is a brilliant entertainer, funny, and interesting. I've been a fan since *Dressed To Kill.* I, as many others, had never seen anything quite like that show. And what's this about Third Rock?

[@tankgurl87]

@@davidadams2395 Eddie mentioned re-watching Third Rock from the Sun. One of my favorite comfort food shows. Made me fall in love with Eddie a bit more.

[@davidadams2395]

@@tankgurl87 Ah, thank you. Third Rock is one of my all-time favorites too.

[@mandycote5662]

Eddie is a male Chromosomes determine NOT the mind set ‘In the Beginning God created’ - Genesis This is perverted Mankind is not right in the mind

[@tsmcghee8907]

Bob, really good interviewing here, thank you. I'm sorry the like count is so shitty, but its a genuinely great cast.

[@lynno1974]

Eddie is in my top list of people I would love to spend an afternoon chatting with. That mind!!

[@marie-annenogues8667]

Eddie! we are French living in the UK since 94. We loooooooove and respect and admire all you do. Especially the count down sound effect in 5 children and it. Take great care of this beautiful soul and keep up the good work. Merci.

[@dryherbvoter]

Good, accurate conversations. I am happy to know I am not alone on these subjects. Take care, peace, and love to everyone. Healthy change is here, now.

[@shannonpaluchniak4676]

I have been such an enormous fan of Eddie Izzard s from her stand up first then her other work! I made so many people watch her stand ups over the years and we all were made smarter for it! We learned some bits of other languages and history here and there! I was amazed at how much she accomplished throughout her life;but her book changed me. Once I started to learn about her charitable works and thoughts on how we can help the world I fell even more in love with her humanity! I am in awe of her! We should all aspire to be able to make such a difference..to do selflessly the way she has is is beyond beautiful LIVE AND LET LIVE Inspirational

[@slimpickens7822]

Eddie izzard has a few great standup specials from back in the day. I still have a few on DVD they’re fucking great.

[@tsmcghee8907]

Eddie Izzard is a legend. Dunno if i'll like this interview, but I wanna state right off the bat that Izzard is a comedy genius and an all around good bloke ... sheila?

[@donmogsleyforever]

Man Eddie is amazing. She’s so funny

[@davidadams2395]

@@gersonpierce3250 In what way do you mean? I understand Eddie can be a rambler and can speak a mile a minute, as it were, but what part lost you?

[@v-town1980]

*He's

[@davidadams2395]

@@v-town1980 You are free to think what you will, but it behooves me, and everyone else who respects Eddie, to use the feminine pronoun simply because it's Eddie's wish. Besides, it's not up to us to define anyone other than ourselves.

[@dumitriuradu8481]

I really wished my mother to be still a woman though 😔

[@6lu5ky86]

OMG yes!! For the World Eddie!! A true historian who understands how language evolves.

[@mikeburgessrc5360]

Sorry for the rant. Love the show Bob. Eddie is one of your best guests. Always interesting

[@mikeburgessrc5360]

I’m in complete shock right now. R. I. P. Legend 🙏🥲

[@TheUnintendedchaos]

Wonderful interview 💗

[@Hyperbog]

Was delighted to see Eddie on your podcast. First saw Dressed To Kill I think the year it came out in 1999. Somewhere between 1999-2001. I remember being around 13-15 years old, and Pardon Me off of the Make Yourself album by Incubus was being played on the radio as a new song, and that came out in 1999. I instantly became an fan of Eddie. The Englebert Humperdink bit influenced me greatly in coming up with ridiculous names for characters in stories, and music that stays with me to this day. That whole special is amazing. Always a pleasure seeing Eddie, and this podcast is also becoming a real pleasure.

[@debbieskrletts725]

Dressed to kill was excellent! Enjoyed that performance so much. He is smart and so clever

[@drummer4refurbish]

Eddie is amazing...a genius...just looking a little like Kay Ballard.

[@taubrow4973]

Ignore the transphobic brigading here, this podcast was fantastic. Eddie is a treasure

[@gdmiller26]

Eddie is a treasure !!!!!!!!!

[@t7489]

Literally no ones said anything transphobic

[@dlaity107]

1hr 30ish: Weirdly enough, this is in the background as our wee hen just passed away while we were holding her. There's a very strange mirroring there. Thanks for being 'with' us. Albeit from a few days ago or whatever it is. Time is such a weird and a fascinating thing.

[@StrikeTheRoot]

He was so good in Treasure Island. He's a really underrated actor on top of being a stellar comedian.

[@debbieskrletts725]

Eddie's book was fantastic. Read it years ago

[@ObligedUniform]

Literally thought of the specials a few weeks ago and then suddenly they're on Amazon prime/available for purchase again!

[@AndyStochanskyMusic]

Saw his show at The Danforth in Toronto years ago, and it was incredible.

[@leightnite3056]

Love both you humans!

[@debbieskrletts725]

Love eddie since the beginning! So smart, kind and funny

[@Keith-jl9ll]

Eddie is definitely one of the greatest of all time. Add to that, the fundraising by doing the marathons (DAILY!!!!!) is just soooo amazing. The only semi-negative thing I could ever say about her is that those fingernails scare the hell out of me. lol

[@sherrimollett1076]

I love Eddie!❤️

[@donmogsleyforever]

As Jonathan Katz’s old assistant, when are you going to have him on?

[@charlesdarwin7253]

Katz has MS, he probably struggles to do anything these days.

[@pika23]

I'm so dam excited! She almost ended my marriage before it began! Story time! So the day before my wedding was my Birthday. My husband said he'd get every cd Eddie made, for my birthday. So I'm in a rush bc I have wedding stuff to do, and we run into the music store and I run and grab the CDs. Hubs gets mad bc he's like, you should let me get them for you on my own, you're being selfish etc. Have a huge fight etc. Almost call off wedding.

[@littleripper312]

Oh, She's coming to Vancouver!? I wonder if there are tickets left...

[@samueldenehytheoriginalhal6022]

Another great episode Bob.

[@crownlands7246]

Legend, Darth wader's already shaking in antipation of Mr. Stevens entering the canteen, if Luke Skywalker only knew it took a serving tray to take out evil, we'd have no Starwars, would be a bit weird, luke with a tray in the script, taking out the premier embodyment of the dark side with an ominious, sizzling light sabre as if he's frying eggs or something

[@monty1864]

Ok ,, I like vodka Now you may wish to replace the word vodka with kangaroo. And go around asking for a kangaroo and tonic Your a tosser I will continue to like vodka

[@lucyfuir6386]

I SEEN HIM

[@sapporoj6379]

Bob's double mic position looks like he is sitting and holding his legs to his chest. I can't un-see it now.

[@charlesnelthorpe9252]

lol, can't unsee... but its actually kinda cute. hah!

[@elizabethbrown981]

I love her so much. !!!!!!

[@monty1864]

Eddie ,, you sound like you look

[@RockBarnRecords]

What is Eddie's doghouse status?

[@kimjongduex7431]

Pretty sure Eddie’s a man

[@OvernightCountFraud2024]

The Emperor has no clothes

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

Slavery has occurred in very society. America therefore is not unique in regards to slavery

[@MrGreendayzed]

People like Ed are why the P.C. BS is out of control. The people who bob fears about being cancelled are probably some of ed's fans.

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

@Bob Saget You're funny. Your guests are awesome. But, people have the attention span of gnats nowadays. Hire an editor to put together 3-5 clips from each pod, and put up catchy titles. It should help your views dramatically. Your channel should have a 10x the subs and 30x the views you're currently getting. PS- your tribute to your friend Norm was honest and gutting and beautiful and I absolutely loved it

[@billblaski9523]

I never knew that Eddie Izzard was Trans, good for him or her

[@americanpatriot5764]

Uhhhhhhh….that’s not a woman. Lipstick doesn’t make a woman. Chromosomes make up your gender. Facts. Not being mean…just living in reality. “Follow the Science.” Right?

[@herr.goreman]

based

[@americanpatriot5764]

@@herr.goreman Isn’t it ridiculous that In today’s world people play along with this nonsense? I have no problem with dudes wearing lipstick. To each their own. But don’t make me or play along with this crap. HE is a MAN wearing lipstick PRETENDING to be a woman. REALITY. Not make believe.

[@R.Lennartz]

@@americanpatriot5764 Exactly right, it reminds me of that kid in the Daddy Day Care movie, who dressed up as Flash, only answered to Flash, and everyone had to play along and pretend he was actually Flash. It's weird to see adults behave this way.

[@lynno1974]

Out of this entire pod, that is your focus to a brilliant conversation? Reality might be living in the moment of the conversation and being strong enough to just move past lipstick, nails or her. Shift your focus, even just for a sec.... Peace.

[@americanpatriot5764]

@@lynno1974 Wasn’t my “focus”. But it’s pretty hard to hear someone call an obvious man “her” while looking at a man wearing lipstick. “Be strong enough” 😂 what you really mean is “pretend HE is a SHE. You’re trying to make me out to be weak for refusing to play make believe. When in reality, you are the weak one. Too weak to face reality and call it out for what it is. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@planet8833t]

He is A HE not funny

[@matthewaustin9790]

PRAY NOW "Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died for my sin and that you raised Him to life. I want to trust Him as my Savior and follow Him as Lord, from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen." Did you pray this prayer?

[@dangerous8333]

I can't stand Eddie Izzard. Edit: It looks like Bob is about to transition too.

[@pendragon4905]

How utterly bizarre life is today.

[@phiakate]

Pendragon4 Absolutely nothing in humanity has changed only that people are NO LONGER HIDING.

[@pendragon4905]

@@phiakate All I meant was the wording, "Eddie Izzard Talks About Her..." I mean, her? He is a him and always will be. SOME THINGS ARE BETTER HIDDEN.

[@Naught359]

LOL I was just going to make a comment about Mental Health, when Dr. Saget said Eddie Izzard is a role model for mental health. Eddie is either on drugs, or is manic in this podcast. No eye contact, waxing ego, rambling... This is not the sober Eddie I saw before.

[@spangalang]

Nah... Have you ever had 3 double espressos?

[@Mojo_Jojo45]

They're on a zoom call, who cares about eye contact...

[@v-town1980]

Her? He's a dude.

[@rrppodcast3347]

Didn’t know Eddie was a she now. Still love him.

[@charlesdarwin7253]

Love the guy. Fantastic dude he is.

[@Brinta3]

I predict that this comment section will be turned off soon. I’m afraid there is going to be a deluge of hate comments.

[@stephjovi]

I`ll never understand how anyone can listen to Eddie and hate her. It makes no sense.15 hours later it`s not turned off yet. Mixed comments.

[@t7489]

Prediction fail

[@lesgrossman4636]

That’s a dude man, him, not her; don’t shoot the messenger 👍🏼

[@Swenglish]

Oh, you're misinformed; she's genderfluid. It's a bit of a complicated concept, but not impossible to get your head around if you try. Her pronouns are she/her. That's really the easiest part, it's just grammar and she's made it real easy for you by saying it publicly. Pronouns are social tools, determined by identity, identity is determined by the brain, Eddie is the most reliable source on what's in that brain, Eddie says her pronouns are she/her, ergo those are the pronouns by which she is to be referred socially. Her, not him; don't shoot the messenger.

[@lesgrossman4636]

@@Swenglish oh your talking about this man here? Yea’ that guy is a dude, you’re right 👍🏼

[@phiakate]

@@lesgrossman4636 and what changed by your silly statements? …..nothing?

[@wszechbytdoskonay3071]

this makes me want to vomit