- We're here with a phenomenal comedian,
extraordinary Phoebe Robinson.
And she has an incredible podcast called Black Frasier
because her friends feel like she is an excellent therapist.
With that we actually rounded up,
a couple of people to ask you some questions.
Phoebe, are you cool with that?
- I'm so ready for it.
Let's do it.
- Okay, Phoebe, Esteban sent us a video.
- Hey Drew, Phoebe, I really need your advice on this.
Just got finished, hanging out with my friends
but, they like to drink.
So they're ordering cocktails and stuff.
I don't drink, but at the end of the night,
when the bill comes, they just divide it up evenly.
Whoa, why am I paying for your boots?
But how do I bring this up,
without sounding like the cheap friend?
- Oh, that is tricky.
I feel like at a certain age, that's just how it is.
You just divide the bill evenly,
and it's sort of all equals out in the end.
So maybe if they're buying booze at this dinner
then maybe next time you guys go out, you order a dessert.
So that sort of offsets it,
and they're paying for your cheesecake.
So, I would say don't bring it up,
just sort of, unless you're spending, you know,
the popping bottles and it's like, hey, we're not in Vegas.
It's not a bachelor party, what's going on?
But if it's a you know, cosmopolitan,
I don't know what men drink.
If it's scotch,
(laughs)
just pay for their scotch that time.
- [Drew] I know.
All right, we have time for one more.
Michelle in Los Angeles.
Here's this video, check it out.
- Hey Drew.
So there's an acquaintance that I have,
that really wants to get together for coffee.
And so we schedule it, but then I don't really wanna go.
So then I cancel it.
And, this friend is super persistent and keeps asking,
and I don't know what to do cause I really don't wanna go.
How do I get out of it?
- Phoebe.
- [Phoebe] Ooh, I think what would be good is,
instead of setting up this date and then canceling it,
whether it's coffee or brunch or whatever,
hop on the phone and sort of figure out,
why you're not wanting to sort of meet up with this person.
I know that could be awkward, but I think sometimes,
like if you're feeling something you don't express it,
you can just, you know, put it out in a way where it's like,
oh, I don't want to hang out with you,
rather than just talking through the issue,
and then,can you strongly gather as friends?
Because why not?
If it really means that much to you,
and this is a person you really value,
I think you gotta do anything you can,
to sort of save that connection.
- Phoebe, I really love that.
Because these are difficult times and they are putting
relationships under a microscope that is very tricky.
And I don't, you know, we're not hugging each other,
because we're thinking, does that hug have a price tag?
And it's a very complicated time.
And I think getting on the phone
is a safe way to try to rekindle, bridge or connect.
And I think really good advice.
- Oh, well, thank you.
Oh my gosh, I should do your show every day.
You make me feel so good about myself.
I'm so glad I wore this wig for you.
It is paying off, I'm so pumped, thank you.
- Well, I was really excited
that you would honor the show with your presence.
I followed your career, I'm inspired by what you do.
You lift other people up.
Your 2 dope queens show.
We haven't even talked about that.
And that is literally a platform where you display
and show off all these people's talents
and what you're putting out into the world
and how you're lifting others up really,
really speaks to me,
cause that's how I'd like to try to live my life.
Is to shine the light in the other direction
and feature people who are doing something for others,
as well as shining themselves in the process.
- Well, I think that's what you're doing,
with your show here.
I mean, I think it's so great.
And I'm all for women being in daytime TV.
We just have to, like you said,
provide this platform for other people.
Also, you look amazing.
- Thank you, I wore these extensions for you.
(laughs)
I also have a little present.
You mentioned one time that you were gonna celebrate.
Drew Barrymore is getting Crocs or giving away Crocs.
- [Phoebe] Yes.
- [Drew] So, I'm sending these to you,
the signature color of our show,
sunshine and everything important in the world.
Happy, meaningful, yellow.
And it says 'queen pheebs'
that way you can Brock your Crocs.
Maybe even with some socks.
- Yes, oh my God.
This is so amazing.
I can't wait to get them a wear through around my apartment.
Thank you so much.
This is so amazing.
And I love that you're doing this show.
I think it's going to be so fun.
And I think especially now when we're all at home,
like we need to start our day
with brightness as opposed to just turning to Twitter,
and reading like all the devastating news.
So shows like yours are,
I would say like even more important now than ever before.
- Thank you Phoebe, thank you so much.
- Thank you
- [Drew] Everybody, Phoebe Robinson, Black Frasier.
Her podcast is available@phoeberobinson.com.
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