Absolutely Not Podcast: "Big Bold Bitches with Becky Robinson"
Host: Heather McMahan
Guest: Becky Robinson
Episode Date: April 8, 2026

Episode Overview

This raucous and candid episode features comedian Becky Robinson joining host Heather McMahan for a laugh-filled and self-deprecating conversation. The pair dive into notorious career mishaps, the realities of being “big bold bitches” in comedy, the weirdness of cruise bans, touring exhaustion, body image, wellness trends, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional lives as women in entertainment. The tone is irreverent, honest, and infused with dark humor about the pressures, absurdities, and joys of their lives on and off stage.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Infamous Norwegian Cruise Ban

Timestamps: 00:30–13:25

• Becky’s Ban Explained: Heather reveals Becky was banned from all Norwegian cruise lines, not by her or producers, but due to a safety incident involving climbing onto an awning outside the talent area “The Haven.”
• Becky’s Side: Becky explains she climbed out to get a better view of dolphins (03:08), after her first stand-up special shoot, under the influence of celebratory high spirits and alcohol after ten months of sobriety.
• Documented on Film: Incident made it into her documentary. Cruise staff asked her to get back in, but she emphasizes no real harm, just slightly reckless behavior (04:02).
• Context on Women Getting “Slap on the Wrist”: Both comedians discuss how women in comedy face stricter backlash for things that would make male comics “legends,” underscoring double standards in both comedy and society (06:47–07:20).

Memorable Quote:
Heather: "If we were dudes, it wouldn't be a problem. If Bert Kreischer did what we did, they'd give him a medal!" (06:48)

2. Living on the Edge and Rule-Bending

Timestamps: 07:11–09:20

• Rule-Bending as Survival: Both admit to loving to break the rules—“it’s my favorite thing to break the rules, because we have to” (08:42–08:47).
• Double Standards in Comedy: Men’s problematic behaviors are overlooked, while women get scrutinized.
  Becky: “It’s like, I haven’t jerked off in front of anyone.” (09:22)
• Performing Without Filters: They emphasize their humor is self-targeted: “We’re not a harming comic duo… it’s always on me.” (07:25)

3. Touring, Exhaustion, & The New Special

Timestamps: 13:25–23:19

• Life on Tour Post-Special: Becky is proud of her new special, “spent my whole life savings on it—never getting a return!” (13:35)
• Honesty on Stage: Becky says this hour is her “most honest yet”—open about medication, family, and being real about life’s messes (14:44).
• Coping Mechanisms:
  • Heather: “I have two modes: tap-dancing show girl or catatonic escape artist.” (22:53)
  • Becky: “I crawl in bed with Lean Cuisines, Taco Bell, McDonald’s and disappear for 48 hours after touring.” (23:32–23:48)
• Balancing Creativity & Existential Fear: It’s hard to justify silliness in a world that feels so heavy, but “people need to laugh.” (25:03)

Memorable Quote:
Becky: “After the show, I can do them if I don’t spend too long pre-show—otherwise, it gets dark.” (25:29)

4. Spending, Status Symbols & Financial Dilemmas

Timestamps: 27:02–34:10

• Buying Big Purchases: Conversations about buying houses, G Wagons, and watches in Japan—more for emotional satisfaction than status (28:13–28:46).
• Humor About Materialism:
  • Becky: “I bought the G Wagon as an end-of-the-world car.” (29:42–29:44)
  • Heather: “I’m afraid someone will club me over the head for my bag, not worth it.” (29:04)
• Reluctance to Spend on Themselves, but Generous with Others: “If someone on Instagram asked me to post their GoFundMe for a G Wagon, I’d do it!” (27:24)
• Millennial Scarcity Mindset: Struggle to value self-worth through spending.

5. Wellness Trends: Peptides, GLP-1s, & Body Conversations

Timestamps: 31:32–34:44

• Peptides & “Experimental” Medicine: Both are candid about seeing LA doctors for peptide regimens, muscle health, and embracing off-label therapies (32:04–34:07).
• Weight Conversations: Heather shares her struggles post-IVF and the relief of weight loss medications; open talk about how chronic dieting shapes her self-image since childhood (32:16–33:38).

Memorable Quote:
Heather: “For someone to say, ‘Wow, you look thin,’ it takes an act of God.” (33:22)

6. Country Club Culture, Comedy, and Gender Dynamics

Timestamps: 40:11–46:41

• Comedy in Country Clubs: The pair riff on the strange politics, scandals, and strict expectations for women in those spaces.
• Men’s Grill vs. Ladies’ Locker Room: Men run wild unchecked, women judged for minutiae (42:50).
• Scandals & Gossip:
  • Becky: “Every club has a scandal—tennis instructor, bartender, everyone’s swinging!” (43:25–45:22)
  • Audience interactions around coke jokes, affair rumors, and club drama are gold for their acts.

7. Aging, Family Guilt, and Emotional Labor

Timestamps: 46:08–50:41

• Heather’s Family Update: Cares for her injured mom, Robin, while wrestling with guilt about moving out and leaving her as her “only parent” left.
• The Push & Pull of Career vs. Family: Both comedians express the emotional labor of touring, being away from family, and caretaking for aging parents.

Memorable Quote:
Heather: “If Mom goes over a wrist fracture, I’ll be in Dr. Dorfman’s office in a black veil asking for peptides.” (46:34)

8. Big, Bold, and Unapologetic

Timestamps: 51:12–57:46

• Coping with Rejection & Mishaps: They discuss being “sober goofers” who often get in trouble just for being bold, physical, rule-breaking women (51:12–51:46).
• Ambitions: The pair fantasize about joining WWE or monster trucks, joking that their physicality and drama would be perfect for those careers (56:26–57:03).

9. Standup Special Behind-the-Scenes

Timestamps: 57:21–61:52

• Filming Struggles: Cost, music rights, set perfection, and the heartache of “bookending” material when a special airs (57:40–58:56).
• Self-Criticism & Perfectionism: Both reveal they often “hate” their specials once taped—never satisfied, always perfectionists (61:17–61:23).
• Notable Theater Experiences: Shared panic attacks and disasters at iconic venues like Town Hall and Radio City.

10. Final Thoughts & Upcoming Shows

Timestamps: 62:12–62:41

• Becky plugs her tour: Multiple cities through 2026, including Minneapolis, Detroit, Springfield, OKC, Tulsa, and San Diego.
• Connection: Both affirm their love and support for each other, and promise to continue breaking boundaries in comedy.

Notable Quotes & Moments (by timestamp)

• Heather: “If we were dudes, it wouldn’t be a problem…they’d give [Bert Kreischer] a purple medal of honor.” (06:48)
• Becky: “I haven’t jerked off in front of anybody.” (09:22)
• Heather: “It’s my favorite thing to break the rules, because we have to.” (08:45)
• Becky: “I bought the G Wagon as an end-of-the-world car.” (29:42)
• Heather: “For someone to say, ‘Wow, you look thin,’ it takes an act of God.” (33:22)
• Becky: “Every club has a scandal—tennis instructor, bartender, everyone’s swinging!” (43:25)
• Heather: “If Mom goes over a wrist fracture, I’ll be in Dr. Dorfman’s office in a black veil asking for peptides.” (46:34)
• Becky: “Sorry, we’re big, bold, we like to climb on things, we’re children!” (51:22)
• Heather: “Do you know what I’m trying to do right now? Get the rights to Three 6 Mafia for my special! I’ll show them my tits, I will babysit their grandkids, whatever they want!” (57:46)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Norwegian Cruise Ban/Incident: 00:30–13:25
• Rule-Bending & Double Standards: 07:11–09:20
• Touring, Special, & Coping: 13:25–25:46
• GLP-1/Peptides/Wellness: 31:32–34:44
• Country Club Comedy: 40:11–46:41
• Aging & Family: 46:08–50:41
• Unapologetic Living & WWE: 51:12–57:46
• Standup Special Production: 57:21–61:52
• Upcoming Tour Plugs: 62:12–62:41

Tone & Atmosphere

The conversation is sharply witty, sometimes darkly funny (“If mom dies over a wrist fracture, I’m donning a black veil at Dr. Dorfman’s”), and bracingly honest about the realities of public life as a woman in comedy. Both hosts alternate between outrageous stories, raw confession, and moments of tenderness—especially about friendship, family, and survival.

Where to Find More

• Becky Robinson’s tour dates: entitledhousewife.com or beckyrobinsonthegreat.com
• Heather McMahan: Instagram @heatherkmcmahan; Hotline for life complaints: 800-213-7503