Podcast Summary: Wrong Turns Premiere with Bob the Drag Queen and Mae Martin
Podcast Information:
- Title: Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil
- Host/Author: Jameela Jamil
- Description: For anyone who feels like their life is one disaster after another: good news–you’re not alone. Wrong Turns is a podcast where dignity goes to die, featuring Jameela Jamil and her funny friends sharing their most mortifying and embarrassing stories without seeking morals or silver linings.
Episode Details:
- Episode: Wrong Turns Premiere w/ Bob the Drag Queen and Mae Martin
- Release Date: May 14, 2025
Introduction and Setup
The premiere episode of "Wrong Turns" kicks off with Jameela Jamil introducing her co-hosts, Mae Martin and Bob the Drag Queen. The hosts establish the podcast's unique premise: celebrating shame and indignity without the pressure of finding inspiration or lessons in their stories.
May Martin ([00:15]):
“This is a podcast that celebrates shame and indignity. I'm just sick of all of the inspiration we're supposed to draw from all of the terrible moments in life... I just want somewhere where I can chill and just own my clusterfucks without it needing to have a silver fucking lining.”
Bob the Drag Queen ([00:37]):
“Super valid.”
Guest Introductions
Mae Martin and Bob the Drag Queen provide introductions, highlighting their careers and recent achievements.
May Martin ([01:00]):
“The voices that you are hearing right now are two people that I love so, so deeply... They are one of the hosts of the Handedom Pod, their series Wayward, and their debut novel, Harriet Tubman Live in Concert, which is doing so unbelievably.”
Bob the Drag Queen ([01:57]):
“It is the New York Times bestseller. Which is a novel, a hardcover novel, which is a really hard list to get on.”
Discussions on Disaster and Chaos
The conversation shifts to the hosts' personal feelings about disasters and chaos in their lives. They discuss the relentless presence of misfortune and how they feel it attracts to them despite their high-functioning personas.
Jameela Jamil ([02:03]):
“Yeah, I feel like I've magnetized it in a way... there's an undercurrent of disaster and chaos for sure.”
Bob the Drag Queen ([02:47]):
“I think I might love it secretly.”
Mae adds humorously about living in a "tapestry of constant micro and macro humiliation," setting the tone for the candid and raw storytelling to follow.
Bob the Drag Queen’s Embarrassing Story: The Haters Roast Incident
Bob the Drag Queen shares a deeply embarrassing story from a roast tour event, where their urgent need to pee led to a humiliating on-stage accident.
Bob the Drag Queen ([11:24]):
“My biggest embarrassment of my life actually was this is... I have a very... tiny bladder. I do... you're probably gonna get a lot of piss on this podcast. A lot of piss and poop.”
Bob recounts performing at "The Haters Roast," a roast tour where everyone roasts everyone else. While closing the show, Bob desperately needed to pee but chose to power through the set, leading to them unintentionally peeing themselves on stage.
Bob the Drag Queen ([15:00]):
“And I am now just fully pissing myself on stage. I'm also in my hometown.”
The hosts react with a mix of shock and amusement as Bob humorously describes the chaos that ensued, including being unable to leave the stage due to their gown trapping the pee and the audience's confused reaction.
Jameela Jamil ([17:52]):
“There are no curtains, so you're gonna have to stand there until the whole audience bombs.”
Bob details the frantic attempt to cover up the accident, involving fellow drag queens like Alaska and Latrice Royale, and the eventual escape from the humiliating situation.
Mae Martin’s Embarrassing Story: DJing Disaster
Mae Martin follows Bob’s tale with her own story about an unexpected and uncontrollable physical reaction while DJing at a large farmers' event.
May Martin ([19:00]):
“I was DJing... and the speakers are vibrating so heavily that everything's shaking... I start feeling an orgasm coming and I'm like, I... I think I'm going to come in front of 6,000 people.”
Mae describes how intense bass vibrations inadvertently triggered multiple orgasms, leading her to faint on stage. She humorously narrates her struggle to maintain composure while battling a sudden physical reaction.
May Martin ([21:12]):
“I literally faint at the end of the set.”
Her story highlights the unpredictability of bodily functions and the embarrassment of losing control in front of a massive audience.
Jameela Jamil’s Embarrassing Story: The Margaret Cho Encounter
Jameela Jamil shares an awkward experience from attending a Margaret Cho show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Determined to make a connection with her idol, Jameela ends up in an uncomfortable situation during a stage interaction.
Jameela Jamil ([25:00]):
“I got a ticket to go see Margaret Cho... I was trying to be the best audience member... and I end up having to spank a man with a metal spatula.”
During the interaction, Jameela attempts to perform a lap dance and spanking as part of the show’s audience participation. Misjudging her movements, she accidentally injures the participant, leading to a tense and silent aftermath.
Jameela Jamil ([29:02]):
“I hit him like... and he's in agony.”
The incident left her feeling mortified, especially being in the presence of Margaret Cho and a crowd of performers, some of whom appeared confused and concerned about her behavior.
Listener Story: Misery Loves Company - Aaron’s Incident
A listener named Aaron contributes his own misadventure, involving a party mishap with mezcal and an unfortunate accident.
Aaron’s Story ([33:58]):
“I met a beautiful woman at a party... doing shots with her... ended up with the worm from the mezcal bottle.”
Aaron explains that after a night of heavy drinking, he realized he had peed on himself and inadvertently on the woman he was with, leading to an awkward and shameful departure.
Bob the Drag Queen ([34:46]):
“She might have been a monster.”
The hosts humorously dissect the story, emphasizing the layers of embarrassment and the complexities of navigating intimate encounters while intoxicated.
Humorous Banter and Final Remarks
The conversation continues with light-hearted and humorous exchanges about bodily functions, showcasing the hosts' ability to laugh at their own misfortunes without seeking redemption.
Jameela Jamil ([36:04]):
“Oh, yeah. Then I'd do it. I'm open to it.”
They discuss the possibility of golden showers in jest, maintaining the episode's theme of embracing and laughing at personal embarrassments.
Closing and Future Episodes
As the episode winds down, the hosts promote their respective projects and encourage listeners to share their own "wrong turns."
Bob the Drag Queen ([36:53]):
“You can find me at bob the drag, bobadradqueen.com... have my podcast, Living Rivalry... on YouTube.”
Jameela Jamil ([37:05]):
“I got a podcast called Handsome. And you can go to maymartinmusic.com... album's out now.”
May Martin ([37:13]):
“We have one last story... Misery Loves Company from Aaron...”
The episode concludes with a teaser for the next episode, featuring guests Jake Johnson, Gareth Reynolds, and Eric Edelstein, promising more raucous and hilarious conversations.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps:
- May Martin ([00:15]): “I just want somewhere where I can chill and just own my clusterfucks without it needing to have a silver fucking lining.”
- Bob the Drag Queen ([02:47]): “I think I might love it secretly.”
- Bob the Drag Queen ([15:00]): “I am now just fully pissing myself on stage.”
- Jameela Jamil ([17:52]): “There are no curtains, so you're gonna have to stand there until the whole audience bombs.”
- May Martin ([21:12]): “I literally faint at the end of the set.”
- Jameela Jamil ([29:02]): “I hit him like... and he's in agony.”
- Bob the Drag Queen ([34:46]): “She might have been a monster.”
Conclusion: The premiere episode of "Wrong Turns" successfully sets the tone for the series by diving headfirst into the hosts' most embarrassing moments, encouraging a candid and unfiltered conversation. By embracing their vulnerabilities and sharing laugh-out-loud stories, Jameela Jamil, Bob the Drag Queen, and Mae Martin create a relatable and entertaining space for listeners to revel in their own wrong turns.
Additional Resources:
- Listen and Subscribe: Available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.
- Share Your Stories: Email voice memos to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com for a chance to be featured.
- Follow the Hosts:
- Bob the Drag Queen: bobadradqueen.com
- Mae Martin: maymartinmusic.com
- Jameela Jamil: Handsome Podcast (URL to be provided)
Upcoming Episode: Next week’s episode will feature Jake Johnson, Gareth Reynolds, and Eric Edelstein. The hosts promise an even more raucous and hilarious conversation filled with unexpected wrong turns. Don’t miss it!
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