BOB ODENKIRK'S SECRET JOURNALS

[@Naviral]

I worked on Better Call Saul as a set dresser. Honestly, it was one of the best productions I've ever had the pleasure of working on. The people and cast were truly amazing. Props to you, Kevin and Bob for taking the time to share with us your hike and experiences.

[@signehojme]

That's so cool!

[@georgepagotelis]

The set dresser is the individual who creates a “lived-in” quality for every scene by preparing, picking up, and delivering an assortment of props, decor items, materials and furniture for the set, all in accordance with the visions of the production designer and set decorator. Do you have a budget to play with and how much? Or you have to make do what's on the studio plot?

[@Naviral]

@@georgepagotelis I can't give you the budget information as its proprietary, but to answer your other question... that is predetermined by coordination between the production designer, decorator, and line producer.

[@jkap34]

​@@georgepagotelis I love how you explain what a set dresser was before you asked your question, for people like me who thought "what's a set dresser" and was going to ask that question.

[@missMediaChick]

This is such a great opportunity for people to see what a down to earth, Midwestern guy Bob Odenkirk is. He's always been known by his peers to be one of the most hard working in the business, and generous when it comes to helping others out. Too many people assume if you're part of Hollywood you're an elite, out of touch asshole, but there are some like Odenkirk who are just regular people doing what they love to do and have a talent for. It takes a lot of courage and hard work to do that when it's anything creative, whether it's acting, writing, visual arts... it's a big gamble. But imagine how boring the world would be without people like Bob and Kevin.

[@casadecolores.ceramics]

my heart melted in this interview. what a pure dude.

[@kirbyd]

My only complaint , is that I really wish these were longer . I could listen to bob talk about whatever all day .

[@jefolson6989]

Bob has let young comedians sleep on his couch. Many will tell you how much he helped them. Beautiful guy

[@didididuh]

I love Bob. He's not all full of himself, grounded, humble and much better than he gives himself credit for.

[@charold3]

And you know this how? Or he seems this way? You only like performers who are humble, or appear to be? Hmm. (Maybe he is humble, but I don’t know that he is. I guess I hope he is.)

[@Marshall_Stacks]

@@charold3 You are clearly a child.

[@Tipster49]

14:43 “I think it matters to let a kid know just that you give a shit, that, you know, like, somebody cares” I couldn’t agree more.

[@TheBlewis]

I love how he comes out of an outhouse.

[@xppp3021]

He should have wiped his hands on Kevin's shirt as a joke

[@billiondollardan]

Bob's entry was the best so far in the vlog

[@JCtheROD]

Agree

[@chronic2001n]

By far

[@Brendan-Black]

No way. These two have no chemistry whatsoever unfortunately. This whole video is just awkward and not in a good way.

[@annala2956]

I never thought I’d love Bob more than I did in Mr Show but he continues to be ever more brilliant.

[@cfisher5047]

Holy moly! I just saw this & realised we met you on this hike. We were the couple from New Zealand & it was so nice of you to stop & take our photo in front of the Griffith Observatory. Footnote: That hike was not by choice. There was a movie set at the observatory that day so we had to hike from the carpark. But I am glad we did because the view was amazing & meeting you & Bob was a wonderful surprise!

[@Lantanana]

Bob, I agree with you. My father never stopped caring about me, and it was a blessing to be loved.

[@rabblelevin6923]

Odenkirk doesn't get nervous when he does stand up. I wish I could be that calm in moments of high attention.

[@CSMartin]

I had the honour of acting with Bob on Fargo Season One. We both played Bemidji police, so we got to work together for the duration of the season. He is a wonderful, and very down-to-Earth guy. I would work with him again any time.

[@CousinBowling]

TrueChadMartin that's awesome. What are his hobbies?

[@geniusmchaggis]

are you canadian chad?

[@mikecantreed]

Fargo season 1 is one of the best seasons of television of all time

[@alexsabatino4010]

Kube Dog at least he's not a fucking dog.

[@MrPlooky]

Thatz pretty bad ass, chad.

[@hombreleon]

This is one of the easiest channels to binge on. Bob Odenkirk was an amazing guest. Rock on!

[@chrisreid7758]

Bob is by far THE most in-shape guest i've seen. Virtually no gasping.

[@missMediaChick]

He's gone on hiking trips in several countries. He did a really intense 2 week one in Spain a couple of years ago. Does it a lot when he's shooting BCS in Albuquerque, too.

[@piccolotakesall]

Also, at this time, he was in the middle of his intense training for Nobody.

[@1iblind]

I can't believe Bob wrote "Motivational Speaker"! I met him a few months ago and didn't know what to talk about. I would have thanked him 1000 times for my favorite skit of all time!

[@jordan.newsom]

Bob Odenkirk is fantastic! Better Call Saul is my show rn!

[@maxiepattie85]

I didn't know who he was in til i saw your comment, oh that guy sure

[@gabelogan56]

*@Jordan Newsom* - What an incredible show! I was scared at first thinking any spinoff of BrBad was a terrible idea. Turns out I now think it's an even better show than Bad!

[@jordan.newsom]

gabelogan56 It's really so good! I'm about halfway through season 3. 👍

[@interwebpsychiosis]

@@gabelogan56 you're an idiot breaking bad is the best series ever. Mr show was one of the best skit shows ever his SNL writing was great ben stiller show was awesome Bob so talented period ppl are morons

[@Kube_Dog]

He's like a non-GMO Kevin Costner.

[@WilliamCase]

I look forward to every one of these episodes. Bought some hiking boots and everything. They look great when I'm sitting on my couch watching.

[@jacksoneverage7163]

Bob has never came off as a jerk. This just shows how down to earth he is. A lot of people are full of themselves with being on a few hit shows. Loved him on Breaking Bad, couldn't wait for Better call Saul. Good guy.

[@losttribe3001]

I live in Utah and there are some amazing hikes. I have found that, when hiking with others, there something about the activity that strips away so many artificial layers and you have great conversations. It is so honest. Bob O. was being honest and I appreciated that. He showed some vulnerability, humor, and honesty...great video!

[@kootenaywarren1601]

One of the best channels on youtube Kevin!!!... shoutout from Alberta Canada!!

[@Buddygrooveknight]

Thank god Kevin Nealon does a hiking blog so I can get my exercise for the day by watching it.

[@seanmadill283]

That was awesome ! Better call Saul is one of the best shows on tv right now . Bob Odenkirk is incredible in this if you haven't seen it before I highly recommend it .The writing is so good ,just when you think you know what is going on they throw a total curve ball at you and blow your mind . Thanks Kevin

[@sirgalahad1470]

Kevin keeps knocking it out of the park with these guests. Another fantastic episode.

[@YolkyPalky]

Great episode Kevin. Bob's is one I wish was longer or even a Part II video. Love hearing stories about the "old days" (you know, back in the 1900's) of SNL, comedy clubs, departed greats like Farley, etc.

[@imnotgivingmynametoamachine683]

I really didn't want this one to end.

[@V0r4xiz]

KZbin is full of interviews of Farley's co-stars telling stories about him. Check out Spade or Sandler give both warm and mean reviews of their times with him ^^

[@Frankness777]

I like how your conversations change while going uphill or downhill with each guest. Also the pauses to make a point. Thanks for posting.

[@sir_john_hammond]

Pretty sure the pauses are to catch their breath.

[@74zion]

Best parenting advice I've got yet....

[@matthewkelly1737]

Bob's a really decent person. It was nice to see a hero live up to the expectation.

[@quantessenz]

Good to see Kevin Costner on this show! Jokes aside, that was a Better Call Saul reference. - I am so happy for him, hearing his story about his goal to be a performer years ago and finally fullfilled his wish! Very inspirational! Great guy, great hike, great conversation!

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

🥱

[@AxeMurderer24]

Love this guy. Still seems like the same dude before he blew up

[@stevewitte2501]

"Nobody"s practicing their pocket pool anymore." LOL

[@susans654]

Absolutely love Bob and have been a huge fan of his forever. Not just BB and Better Call Saul, but Fargo, the Ben Stiller Show and more. He had me in stitches as Marshall's awful boss on HIMYM. It broke my heart a little to hear him tell Kevin that his dad was crappy. But all's good now because he has a great life. Thanks for the great interview Kevin!

[@yootoob6003]

whoa this guy is deep i like what he says about parenting

[@gregcushing6195]

9:50 I’m digging that weird sound editing on the crunchy footsteps, making a cool cut up soundscape like The Books

[@ZeeshanMuhammadX]

Always a lovely surprise when KZbin notifies me that you've uploaded a new episode. Bob seems like a cool dude -- adds a new dimension when I now watch Better Call Saul. Love the effort and content you're making Kevin, keep it up! :)

[@cactaceous]

Odenkirk has been in four of the best shows of the 21st Century. Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Fargo and Curb Your Enthusiasm. What a career! Oh, yeah, he was also in that little show Mr. Show on HBO and the Netflix reboot. Yeah. What a career.

[@chipchasm]

Kevin you are the most stoked person I’ve seen in a long time. Its so beautiful to see you interviewing and chilling with your friends.

[@KlassyKat45]

Love Bob Odenkirk. BCS is one of the best shows ever. He was also great on Breaking Bad of course. Love that he's down-to-earth. So many actors become jaded and/or full of themselves.

[@missMediaChick]

His attitude has always been that he's just a dad taking the kids to school, picking up groceries, and his job just happens to be in show business. It's all he's ever done, and he's known among his peers for how hardworking he's always been, and how much he's helped others. Good dude.

[@suzsimmons]

What a great guy. I l love how real all your hiking buddies are.

[@ChrisNKelly]

great show kevin, really enjoyed this interview -bob seems like a nice genuine guy

[@chadinmich1]

I love Bob and really liked Mr.Show. He was great in BB, but he really shows what a great actor he is in BCS. Especially in the first season, in a lot of the episodes he has A TON of dialogue, and often a ton in one scene. Shows how great he really is. Plus he seems like a great and funny guy in real life.

[@afishcalledjuan]

So awesome that Bob O admits to being a "option" to preform his own stuff.

[@ColonelCustard]

These are great. They use the tactic to get people to open up that psychologists recommend for checking in with your kids who might seem distant. With performers and comedians: one, they are not sitting in the hotseat, under lights or in front of a live audience, and two, they actually forget about the eye of the camera. They are occupied with walking the terrain and having a friendly chat with nice guy Kevin. (Sometimes Kevin has to interject humor to remind them not to go too deep.) This is a great way to gain insight into inscrutable people like Bob Odenkirk.

[@ismellya]

I just love your channel!! Felt like I found buried treasure when I happened to click on one of your videos! Love the whole idea of a hike (sometimes a breathless hike), chatting with your buddy.....such a refreshing idea! I love Bob! Didn’t know much about his personal life......but his relationship (or lack thereof) with his dad really struck a chord with me.....and I am so happy that he was a copter dad for as long as he could get away it! He’s right! The kid(s) will always know they are loved and cared for.......and make better choices because of that! Keep ‘em coming, Kevin! Cuz you is, you is, YOU IS the bestest walk show host EVER! ❤️👍🏻. Stay safe and wash your handles!

[@karlmadsen3179]

Bob Odenkirk is great.

[@JohnPeery]

Nice hike. Love how you weave in and out of serious moments and find the humor and silver lining in things.

[@markjohnson7761]

This was a great and insightful interview. One forgets actors are people too :-)

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

Thanks to Bob we have Tim and Eric.Godbless that man!

[@interwebpsychiosis]

Correct someone knows something unlike all these dumb fucks that don't know shit

[@25Quarters]

been on board with hiking with Kevin since the start always good to see Nealon and cool other people

[@dlux5721]

Bob is the best. Thanks Kevin.

[@wakajawaka76]

I've been a fan of Bob Odenkirk's work for a while now. Since I first saw Mr Show, really, but then I learned through this that he helped create Matt Foley for Chris Farley? Wow. Guess I've been a fan Bob's work for longer than I knew!

[@MrWingtip]

Love these interviews on the hikes

[@JCtheROD]

What a good conversation with Bob

[@MrDjblitza]

Excellent series. The stuff on Shandling was very thoughtful and honest.

[@b1zika]

Its nice to watch 18 minute of Bob Odenkerk rather than playing some 3-5 munute video from Jimmy Fallon Show or Conan.. Bob's terrific. And honestly i havent watched him in comedy and to me him doing drama seems like hes been doing it forever... Damn hes doing amazing in breaking bad and better call saul...

[@HarrisonsFord]

The best part of this: Possibly more w/ Bob and David!

[@jenniferduclett749]

Bob and I were born on the same day, so I feel a strange kinship with him. I really admire his talent as a writer and actor. Thanks, Kevin, for doing this hike with him.

[@avisco01]

Is it a bad sign that I’m breathing heavily watching this while seated?

[@Michael-ou4ph]

Fantastic documentary. Ive already watched it 3 times, and seem to learn/retain something new about him each time. What a mind. And great hiking location!

[@lordperezident]

Michael what's a fantastic documentary?

[@preferredcustomer9725]

@@lordperezident whoosh

[@romin8788]

love bob odenkirk all his writing & all his work thanks kev we love you

[@stephenmuth1425]

If that's Griffith Park Observatory, then this was 3 months before brush fires swept through the area. One hot as hell summer. Excellent talk. One of the coolest features on KZbin, Kevin. And one of the best thumbs-up to down ratios I've ever seen.

[@kenadair6044]

Thanks, Kevin Nealon. These are great! You're a very warm and caring person, and it shows.

[@Epitecture]

Key to not falling in a port-a-potty is not stand on the roof while hopping a fence

[@JaQ_777]

I love these series, so casual and natural, I feel like the guests feel a lot more comfortable and thus are able to speak their minds and just be themselves. Makes it so relatable at times. Thanks Kevin for these!

[@annala2956]

JaQ I totally agree! thank you, Kevin!

[@itsrob2321]

Yes, Bob is a legend for playing Saul/Jimmy!! Kudos on a great interview!

[@Hizzle2theCizzle]

gr8 one... thanks for that !... and the Porta-pottie thing was a nice choice ;-)

[@jgonzz10028]

I've always liked Odenkirk since I saw him on Ben Stiller Show (TJ O'Pootertoot's), very creative guy..

[@calebclunie4001]

I knew I wasn't out of my mind. TJ O'Pootertoot"s was a skit on "The Ben Stiller Show". Nightmarish, but funny.

[@kylejones8947]

Did a great Charles Manson on that show.

[@russellhayes9053]

@@kylejones8947 my favorite bit. People asking Charles Manson how to remove stains from carpet and stuff.

[@txlivin7819]

That was great! I am happy to see him so grounded. I love his work. I am proud of him for overcoming the distance from his father when he was young. My dad's dad (my gpa) was a real a**hole who beat his kids and ignored them after my grandma died (they were young). He is the opposite. Best dad ever and that is not easy to make the effort to break the cycle.

[@ellenorchid01]

Your post touched me deeply. Glad you had a great dad.

[@txlivin7819]

@@ellenorchid01 I was always so proud of him for breaking the cycle.

[@ellenorchid01]

@@txlivin7819 Yes. Absolutely. He broke the cycle. He understood first-hand the need to love and nurture his own kids. Wonderful achievement.

[@lakt2136]

Up through the trails of Griffith Park ! Very nice

[@Charlie311Osburn]

Heck yeah! Bob's the man

[@hrtlsbstrd]

I love people who hate themselves like Bob does, I feel like you can trust people who are skeptical of themselves

[@dan.w.hoover2556]

Bob is amazing! Great discussion - thank you!

[@deroiste16]

Bob seems like such a nice guy and a very fast walker!

[@missMediaChick]

He's gone hiking in several countries. Loves it. He does it a lot when he's shooting BCS in Albuquerque. Patrick Fabian and Michael Mando often post photos of it on their Instagram pages.

[@ellenorchid01]

Another great interview, Kevin. I love Bob Odenkirk. He's so talented and appealing. Great in "The Post" too.

[@EK-xz8ig]

I love Bob. I've always been a huge fan of his work, but also admire him as a human. What he said about parenting really struck a chord, I think I've gone about it in a similar way. Great interview!

[@fraymond3]

Or as Space Ghost used to call him, "Bah Bodenkirk"

[@kcmichelson4528]

Bob is super vulnerable. This was cool to watch

[@georgepometti1232]

Best friggin show on KZbin. Kevin, you’re the best!

[@ingloriousbasterd3067]

Bob is for sure in his element in "Better call Saul" and when I saw him in "breaking Bad" it reminded me of Dangerfield in "Natural born Killers",such a contrast of expectations that it gave me chills.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

Bill Murray played the lead as a mean mobster in a movie - very well played.

[@Giiiiiiiooooooooo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 as soon as Bob came out of the porta potti I knew the episode was going to be amazing! Great stuff!

[@Nebulung]

"You never figure out anything completely." -- It's nice to hear that said.

[@cityhawk]

“It’s the wisest man that knows that even he doesn’t know all.”

[@georgeadams8230]

That was a great hike. Bob's a pretty good guy. Thanks !

[@shanebuckley9886]

Greatest episode with the greatest guy. Bob is a living legend & creative genius. Love how he has never forgotten his roots & how he was so brave to leave a giant of a show like SNL, especially being a comedy guy, because he wanted to do his own thing. Props to you Odenkirk. Much love from Ireland. Shane.

[@nickippolito10]

bob is wonderful.

[@flutechannel]

Congrats on 40k Kevin! Also it would be great to do a meetup hike with fans of the show!

[@assmane999]

That would be a cool special episode

[@cali6950]

Just thinkin this!!!

[@Youtubesuckz976]

Don’t listen to them Kevin

[@ItsNotDarkYet]

Horrible idea. No one wants to see fans of Kevin in a hiking show.

[@gabelogan56]

Who else can picture Kevin reading this and saying... "Yeah... no thank you." That event happens every time he walks down a major street. He might just do it for podcast publicity tho. He clearly wants this thing to take off.

[@shizzychris]

I love him. Simply love him.

[@silverdunes5279]

There's a lot of nuggets of wisdom here, coming from Kevin, of course, but also coming from Mr. Odenkirk, who helped shape my sense of humour and personality in late high school via Mr. Show. I'm a parent and what he said about being a dad and also having issues with his father is the most relatable thing I can imagine. I'm off to watch The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

[@patrickobrien5311]

Bob is great in Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad but Mr. Show is amazing

[@allisonbloom8800]

I truly loved this interview. Even brought me a tear or two.

[@rdoc]

Kevin, this was great! Love Bob, I don't think anyone could play Saul as well as Bob can. I hang on every word, can't wait for next season.

[@jaydee.4388]

Bob seems like such a nice guy. I only "knew" Sal! ;-) I loved his comment in reference to "helicopter parents", about how it's important and helpful to kids to know someone cares and is watching you when making those critical independent decisions while growing up. That you matter. I so agree with that observation and glad he talked about it. So very true and comforting to kids to know someone is watching and cares about them.

[@rosiealaniz3205]

Boy! How things have changed. I bet Bob washes his hands now. Love him! Thank u Kevin!

[@bentolleson2585]

I think Mr. Odenkirk is my favorite guest on this show so far. He is a very kind and humble man.

[@snuviddz]

I aspire to be as pleasant as these two guys.

[@denisejimenez9041]

You should have hiked with Bob on Sandia Mountain in Albuquerque! Santa Fe has miles of great trails too.

[@missMediaChick]

Bob hikes there all the time when he's shooting!

[@NomadicBrian]

Better Call Saul one of my favorite shows. bOb!

[@MelbourneShorts11]

Just found this station and i wanted to say aside form seeing all of these cool guest its awesome to see you hiking trails over there in los angelos.

[@hakimitus]

This and Hot Ones have become my favorite interview shows.

[@chrispowerfilm]

Holy shiz... Only 45k subs ?!? This show is somewhat like Seinfelds coffee show but so stripped down and honest it feels at times like we are intruding on a private conversation between friends. This is amazing - more please!