Bob Odenkirk on Disappearing from High School & Better Call Saul

Bob talks about getting an honorary degree from Southern Illinois University, leaving high school after his junior year, bouncing around colleges, doing a college radio sketch show, taking his son and friends to play Roulette in Vegas, and going into the final seasons of “Better Call Saul.”
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Bob Odenkirk on Disappearing from High School & Better Call Saul
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[@mr-rz1sj]

Better call Saul is one of the few shows I don't regret watching.... At first I thought it wouldn't be as good as B.B but man was I in for a surprise. It's one of my favorite shows and please for the love of God give this man an award!!!

[@dalechristian6368]

Of course, it's made by Vince Gilligan

[@zelmoziggy]

I thought Michael McKean deserved an Emmy for playing Chuck.

[@gloworm106]

Bob and Rhea both deserve awards for BCS!

[@Jake-pr7js]

Dale Christian its mainly made by peter gould actually

[@matheuslinhares_]

zelmoziggy i agree, in the season three he was just perfect

[@kayeezycop]

GIVE THIS MAN AN EMMY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

[@Max-ip1gw]

He has two actually.

[@saulgoodman2438]

kayeezycop that’s what I’m saying

[@mateoairaudo5535]

Yes. This guy is EXCEPTIONAL. If the Emmys, the Golden or the Sag don´t give him a recognition I´ll be mad. C´mon, Better Call Saul is even better than Breaking Bad in my opinion and it deserves best writing, best drama series, best actor and best supporting for Banks at least since season 3.

[@RedDawgTN]

Give Rhea Seehorn aka Kim Wexler some Emmys. She's been getting screwed over big time.

[@lenatian1078]

YES

[@gearoidmullins7591]

“Where’d you get your law degree Goodman? The same clown College you got that suit?” - Hank Schrader

[@travismcginnis7515]

Very relevant comment! Both to this interview and to this season of Better Call Saul! lolz

[@SaulGoodman1518]

Gearoid Mullins You know who like this suit?

[@DeadCell_XIII]

You know what Judge papadoumian hates? Police harrassment of a senior citizen

[@milesdavis607]

Watching BCS now I realize just how much that statement must have hurt Jimmy.

[@freighttrain10]

She thinks I'm a snappy dresser...

[@calvinlaw7790]

One of the most versatile actors working today, equally adept at comedy or drama.

[@nateplissken8684]

Iv been belly laughing at this guys comedy since i was a teen in the 90s. Cool to see him blow up later in his career and get more recognition.

[@martintaper7997]

He does them simultaneously!

[@YeeSoest]

@@martintaper7997 exactly! Saul Goodman f.ex. can make you laugh your ass off as people are dying at his feet! And it won't ever be cringey or weird, he's THAT good!!

[@kadafi1987]

Bill harder would like a word with you.

[@LifeIsSweetBaby]

@@YeeSoest y

[@justinlui]

thot he went to the university of american samoa

[@heartcomedy5]

Justin Lui, drug lawyer

[@stephen8330]

Go land crabs!

[@adityaagrawal5385]

He defacated through a sun roof.

[@Hose1.3]

@@adityaagrawal5385 Chicago sunroof

[@zelmoziggy]

Law school.

[@biswadeepsen3108]

Better Call Saul is the best show on TV right now!

[@AmronExperimental]

Yeah it is

[@crazy224488]

So good

[@ongogablogian]

It's tragic in the best way possible and I dread/can't wait to see what happens to Kim and Nacho

[@TheRealPunisher]

@@ongogablogian shhhhh

[@moroccon1]

More like one of the best shows on netflix

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

Rhea Seehorn is phenomenal.I hope she gets bigger roles and gets really famous.I would like to see her in a sci-fi movie.

[@yaro42]

I hope that Michael Mando would get bigger roles too, he stoles most of his scenes

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

@@yaro42 agree his is a great actor

[@carrieanneatreides6240]

Yes to both!

[@nont18411]

@@yaro42 Mando is in Farcry 3 and possibly Spider-Man No Way Home

[@makinoahcelloduo9008]

His story about getting into different colleges is something Slipping Jimmy would do.

[@faustacastaneda1578]

🤣😂 true

[@USA92]

Or a chemist. Or a doctor. Or an engineer. Or a historian. Etc. Not familiar? Thinking of it from a one way thought process related to a made up character from a story?

[@johnnyfs1988]

@@USA92 You must be fun at parties.

[@kitzburg]

Shadow take it easy , my friend 😅

[@MsMetalfreak17]

Hahaa

[@brendanlittle2498]

Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman is one of the best characters that’s ever been on TV. That character has made me such a massive fan of Bob Odenkirk.

[@electric_bunny6851]

You don't want a criminal lawyer you want a CRIMINAL LAWYER - Jesse Pinkman

[@lightguy996]

to those who have not seen the show, do yourself a favor a give it a shot. It is honestly one of the best show on tv right now. I love it even more than BB

[@faustacastaneda1578]

BB is way far more complex than BCS.

[@lightguy996]

Fausta Castaneda Care to elaborate?

[@Lastkingof33]

Blasphemy

[@kirkthedayman]

Better than Breaking Bad

[@mateoairaudo5535]

Me too

[@lar9299]

He's kinda hot. Looks like Kevin Costner

[@spncr405]

lar hjp you believe it. I believe it. Even he believes it

[@lar9299]

@@spncr405 total gold!! You gotta love that guy hahahaha

[@glorious_orpheuswhite1694]

lar hjp in the show he even says that he looks like a Kevin Costner 😂

[@lar9299]

@@glorious_orpheuswhite1694 I knoooow!! That's why I said it hahaja

[@patrikgajcevic8123]

@@glorious_orpheuswhite1694 🤦‍♂️

[@crazy224488]

Who else here really loves Better Call Saul?!

[@seaperu1]

his cameos are so comforting to see now that l know of 'Better Call Saul'

[@abramsullivan7764]

Heh yeah

[@emmalouise6391]

Me!!

[@Kickex]

It's all good, man.

[@tis1484]

Me.. Better Call Saul is my favourite tv show

[@Crojach]

I remember finishing Breaking Bad and a long while later hearing about Better Call Saul. I was so hyped and boy do I love the show and Bob as an actor and person in general :)

[@fathergabrielstokes4706]

I didn't know much about BB but I knew BCS was a lawyer show so when I saw that a BB episode was called Better Call Saul, I thought it was gonna be a crossover episode. Haha

[@beefknuckles]

He really deserves an Emmy. Everything about this show is amazing. Sure, it's slower than Breaking Bad but honestly the writing is even better.

[@lindzee924]

Bob's voice is awesome. I never get tired of it. His voice draws us in, his brain keeps us hooked.

[@LoveCinemas]

Reel life : Lawyer Real life : Doctor

[@SaulGoodman1518]

Sumanth Endgame it’s all good man!🤵🏼👉🏻👉🏻

[@sugarkain2291]

I can't convey how much I love Bob Odenkirk.

[@adityaagrawal5385]

Better Call Saul is so underrated. In my opinion better written than Breaking Bad.

[@lstruggy]

Naaa

[@MacDeMarchives]

They’re both written excellently.

[@Missab4000]

I agree. It relies on a whole different set of skills.

[@Aman-lo3jb]

yesssssss

[@timbuckthe2nd642]

Of course it’s better :) they had practice with breaking bad. Writing wise that is

[@jeebs621]

I’d like to see Bob in a Safdie Brothers movie.

[@IvanMartinez-hm9pn]

That would be insane

[@royorbit3800]

Omg YES

[@Anthonycheesman33]

Uncut gems with him would of been amazing lol

[@FelipeUebio]

I got goosebumps when I read your comment!

[@jeebs621]

Felipe Uebio I don’t know why, but the Vegas story mixed with BCS just hit me 😂😂😂

[@AdamAfandi]

Heisenberg : *I won* Saul : *S'all good, man*

[@harshupadhyay140]

"It's all good man"

[@gramozosss1]

skrr skrr s'all good man!

[@FirdausSarang]

My hubby and I are watching Better Call Saul every night on Netflix. I have to admit it's one of the greatest shows ever made. We enjoyed Breaking Bad and we're having a wonderful time watching this series. Great work team. Thank you for entertaining us. ✌️

[@Oscar129]

God, Bob's voice is so calming and stimulating at the same time. I love him♥️

[@dennisacac]

He's the only character in Breaking Bad who didn't gain weight but instead lost it doing this spin-off.

[@danzam40]

Dennis Ac-ac Lavell Crawford (Huell Babineaux) lost about 120 pounds between Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

[@junkiejackflash]

@@danzam40 wait Huell comes back to Better Call Saul?? I'm almost on season 4

[@findijs3525]

@@junkiejackflash He already was Back in Season 3.

[@MartasZLA]

Huell is so good! :D

[@jlbueno0611]

We love huell, he saved all those people in that fire..he is our home town hero 🙌🙌🙌

[@fromscratch25]

Love Bob. I went to the same high school and became friends with his brother, he came back in 1991 to MC our Senior Breakfast. He was great. College of DuPage was featured in several sketches then and Aurora from Waynes World is close by.

[@Bobbie7781]

NNHS! Go Huskies

[@Bobbie7781]

NNHS! Go Huskies!

[@johng.4959]

Yup... Naperville and Chicago ... Loved it when he actually played a Lawyer in High School... Long story but the irony in incredible

[@BrianKim-ij6gh]

John G. Tell us we have the time :3

[@johng.4959]

@@BrianKim-ij6gh I love telling the story but... It's much too long and funny and I won't do it justice here... But in its basic form.. we were all out one night getting no good... Cops stopped us and well... We were gifted with a ticket. ( In those days, $100 was a lot of money for a high school guy ) Our "friend" decided to fight the ticket in court, so we all ditched school and showed up in the court room. ( Think the scene in the movie Animal House). Anyhow.... I'm making this as brief as possible but there's so much more to story! Anyhow... Bob shows up in a suit "pretending" to be a lawyer and goes around the courtroom handing out business cards!!! "I'll be your lawyer"... he tells everyone along with telling jokes. It is so surreal and ironic... The courtroom so much hilarity that the judge got pissed and sentenced to my friend to a bigger fine! That's the short story! I still have one of those business cards that Bob was passing out!! The irony!!! Wow.

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

Bob is not being real about how much he loves to read. According to his castmates he'd lend giant books to them and in a day or two he'll be like "so how was it?"

[@danger.snakes]

idk fam I've spent my whole life reading, basically constantly, I read more than anything else I do, and I read maybe 10 books a year, books aren't the only thing in existence

[@Rubiecat]

@@danger.snakes you read more than anything else you do and read only 10 books a year ? how on earth is that even possible ? I genuinely barely read outside of when I'm in public transportation and I usually finish 30 to 40 books a year

[@missMediaChick]

@@danger.snakes Bob reads a ridiculous amount. He's usually got 5 - 7 books on the go at the same time, all the time. He devours them like he needs them to survive.

[@Orilexify]

@@danger.snakes ten books a year is nothing lmfao if you claim to read more than anything Do you have a learning disability

[@campmusicceo]

Recognized his voice immediately in Incredibles 2.. this guy is good af BCS is highly underrated

[@Jay-qm8cx]

Bob Odenkirk is a real scholar of screenplay and cinematography, he is a real genius and understands the characters he plays with an depth I rarely see.

[@dushyanthreddy8991]

So Nacho Varga dropped him off here?

[@Tiro95]

yes

[@albundy8406]

Imagine seeing those 2 in reallife and bob with that terified look in his eyes😂😂😂

[@nidhirai7626]

This guy's positivity and laughter is so contagious😂💯

[@rahulchandra7241]

I bet no other actor can match his charisma as saul good man ❤️..

[@majik_man]

To me Bob Odenkirk is like a senior in high school the cool one you wish you could party with and i'm stuck a freshmen. Anyone that doesn't know just how cool and old this guy is he was the one who wrote the famous Farley bit Livin in van down by the river. He be so funny to party with. He is Hollywood immortality

[@wilfredv1930]

Bon Odenkirk is so underestimated. truly a hidden gem. Excellent actor

[@patriciayeste]

I fell in love with this guy watching BCS... He is just incredible

[@KokoRicky]

He deserves this and more. Been an underdog for so long.

[@SmurfyJCK]

Better Call Saul is on par with Breaking Bad this season, absolutely loving it.

[@atrain84]

I’ve loved Bob since the days before Conan, AT Conan, SNL, Mr. Show, etc etc. He is an icon!!!

[@TheWarnberg]

I love this dude. Phenomenal actor, but also seems like a very down to earth guy

[@outsidr54]

I wish Kimmel actually did his research on guests. His red meat questions and pandering anecdotes make it apparent that he doesn’t really watch or care.

[@NooDLES411911]

The guy films every day. How much research does he have to do?

[@Kaiwala]

@@NooDLES411911 He has a massive crew and a show, how much research is he NOT doing?

[@kingfreak8548]

Mans is truly a top tier actor, the whole cast in the BB universe is tbh. Legendary performances all across the board.

[@catherinebrooks5020]

I absolutely fell in love with his characters and him❤

[@onironauta_86]

Bob has such a great comic timing. He should have his own TV show, it could be a spin-off. Just saying.

[@647JC]

??

[@portzy1447]

Better call Saul

[@onironauta_86]

@@portzy1447 really? I haven't heard of it. Is it good? 😏

[@timbuckthe2nd642]

/r/whoosh

[@theonewhoknocks1412]

y’all stupid

[@TheOneWhoDings]

Usually when they do a spin off to a great show, it's not really on the same caliber. Better call saul is just as good as BREAKING BAD, I started watching the show 3 days ago, now I'm halfway the third season, really great stuff

[@coolbeans7347]

What a great guy. Funny dude. He was made for the Saul Goodman role

[@MJ-fk2ko]

I'm so glad I didn't give up on this show even when the writing was slow. I'm sad season 6 will be the last but so excited for it nonetheless. BCS is prob one of the most underrated shows ever.

[@artificialinsolence3182]

His son had a fake ID? Slippin' Jimmy made that for him, I'm sure.

[@brunolovato1824]

I sweare, I love him. I Just rewatching Breaking Bad after ate whole Better Call Saul series. It's amazing.

[@amangoyal923]

People born in 1962 Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, Steve Carrell, Bob Odenkirk...

[@chrislunsford5161]

I'm really happy Bob went on to be so successful after Mr. Show. Just like David Cross they both found different but very successful paths to even greater success. Makes me happy

[@lstruggy]

Season 5s early taxi scene when he got dropped off and the mall sandwich scene was very intense! 🥪☃️🚖

[@krapaokhai-daow6730]

PMC05 exactly!!!!!!

[@faustacastaneda1578]

Yes. Intense!

[@osk3253]

And this time Max Arcienega(Domingo) did not get to sit in the shop only.

[@capitalg4112]

Yes where’s Dex when you need him to take care of Rita’s ex..

[@whalefuhk]

One of the most underrated talents of the century. SO HARD WORKING and talented and yet humble

[@guitarsmasher13]

The way he said “it’s fake” was hilarious for some reason

[@tornoutlaw]

Bob: Dealers? Jimmy: Spinners! Croupiers:

[@AUAS]

I told myself how are they going to top breaking bad. Theres no way it was a solid show with a great ending. Then Vince said HOLD MY BEER. Season 5 is...Maaaannn I cant even explain I swear

[@propjoe1060]

Bob is a terrific actor. Seems a good dude too!

[@bhargavaloni4697]

I dont know man , i just love his voice

[@bluebotlivingston6016]

Such a likeable guy, and fenomenal performer

[@rebeccacerney3839]

Yay! That’s so cool! I’m a fellow SIU grad! I love Bob Odenkirk!! And I love Better Call Saul😃

[@tdilla4606]

He was my favourite character in breaking bad. He was hilarious in it.

[@aleczugcic1240]

Best show on tv glad it’s getting mainstream promotion

[@ramoonski2872]

This one man is such a legend like that’s literally Saul. SAUL.

[@uglygod2416]

Scrolled so far to find a comment like this lol

[@michelleneal6860]

SIU SIU SIU SIU SIU!!!! Salukis! Woof woof woof! What we lack in scholastic prestige, we make up for in... heart (or liver endurance.) It is a beautiful campus and I miss it terribly.

[@williamshaw9047]

John Belushi went to the College of DuPage as well for awhile, though he never graduated.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

William Shaw Probably expelled (jk)

[@pash9956]

He's right. Southern Illinois s very beautiful.

[@ColtZero]

I remember him in curb your enthusiasm His brother Chuck (the actor) is also in it

[@michelangelobuonarroti916]

Yes, Porno Gil

[@AngelPenaRamos]

This is probably the coolest white man in the face of the earth. 😂

[@cherylcampbell9369]

And Jimmy Carter.

[@NcMuggets]

First Jimmy pretends to be Saul Goodman and now he’s pretending to be this Bob Odenkirk character? What’s next?

[@bobbya8986]

Julian this chicanery!

[@Srananbloke]

Defecating through a sunroof

[@mishael8336]

Nah it’s Kevin costner pretending to be jimmy

[@agnesmooney1533]

I have the biggest crush on Bob Odenkirk....he's just gorgeous....Best guy to have a beer with.....or maybe a gin fizz.

[@jwizdum2103]

If this man doesn't get en Emmy for Season 5 ima be salty. If you give so many to Bryan and Aaron (which they earned of course) Bob 100% deserves it after his performance.

[@Anthonycheesman33]

They should get best makeup for making him look younger then he did in breaking bad

[@Bo_112]

I think him and Quentin Tarantino are a great match. Imagine that movie.

[@Bo_112]

@T Dawg not even close.

[@derekazyan9942]

T Dawg lmao compared to who? Scorsese is the only one better in my opinion.

[@anonimato1987]

This guy is an awesome actor

[@smokescreen1637]

So I’m just watchin better call Saul now and I’m currently on season 3 , I don’t fvckin regret it 💯

[@samanthazawerbny6158]

I seriously love this man.

[@derekazyan9942]

So underrated... hopefully after Saul he gets some decent movie roles.

[@Thuisbezorgdd]

They dont shake hands but the audience sitting next to each other...

[@soth1sol]

i KNEWWWWW tool's "rosetta stoned" was about BOB "help me" odenkirk!

[@soth1sol]

he's seen aliens, is what i'm suggesting.

[@Rjm00]

Give this man an Emmy already

[@mattgraham1398]

Bob Odenkirk is so good! The Mr. Show shaped my brain.

[@shubhamsarode3860]

Better call Saul is the most well written show ever.

[@ellestudio7182]

Beautiful hands and profile. So very brilliant, too.

[@SwankSinatra007]

Can tell hes a good guy

[@sya8109]

Barry McCockiner Well he’s Saul Goodman.

[@TheSuperRocxz]

It's all good man.

[@mesmerisingcube417]

I love his voice soooo much!

[@paulorenan3247]

0:25 Is it only I that was expecting he answer "It's all good man!!" ?

[@heyarnold9050]

Carbondale is a pretty area..doesn't even feel like you're in Illinois anymore

[@maizeman90]

The area is pretty. Carbondale is not lol

[@patricks5478]

Haha carbondale is NOT pretty. Use to be a good town though.

[@SP-jh4dg]

Siue is better but it’s awesome to see he went to Carbondale

[@eddiebrock9943]

BETTER CALL SAUL one of the best shows around

[@mikailstacy8245]

Just the fact this man helped craft In a van down by the river with Chris Farley makes him a special piece of pop culture worth preserving

[@rose191991]

better call saul is one of the best shows out now ♡

[@barracuda4526]

Love this man! A BIG fan from Italy ❤️😁

[@haster4402]

Shoutout to College of DuPage! It’s a pretty cheap, high quality community college!

[@Jack458111]

One of my favorite shows of all time. Love bob.

[@KrzyKuri]

SIU! College of Dupage!! There are no Chicagoans in the audience.

[@joeylebar]

Going to college of dupage next year

[@Pantsinabucket]

Sal god all those schools are pathetic. Poor odenkirk for being the big fish in the little pond. I mean at LEAST get accepted into ISU ffs.

[@kenziemooty811]

Just graduated from SIU in December !! ❤️

[@Krueger303]

The high school he left early was Naperville North

[@Pantsinabucket]

@@Krueger303 Stop making it worse. Naperville North -> SIU is a sign of peak degeneracy.

[@benl.4577]

Thank God they didn't try to de-age the people at better call saul, everyone Bob especially looks better as he grows older.

[@Rickie_Speed]

It’s so weird hearing celebrities talk about your home area

[@KillerTacos54]

What an awesome freaking actor dude! Love him so much

[@MisterCovek]

I can't wait for the "Young Saul" spin-off.

[@HDGamergr]

Why would anyone want that ? 😂

[@satyamrai2577]

When he said its second to last, It kinda broke my heart.

[@stormvandemeent5350]

Everything Vince touches turns out into gold!!!