Get ready to be BOTHERED. Julie Kim stepped in when a comedy club's host didn't show up. Then he arrived late, demanded his job back, and wanted all the money. Julie even offered to split the pay to keep the peace. Apparently, that was still not generous enough. 🙃

This week, Julie revisits an early-career comedy story involving a missed call time, an intimidating confrontation, and a text-message apology that somehow made everything worse. She reflects on the pressure to be accommodating, what happens when everyone gives in to the loudest person in the room, and why keeping a show running shouldn't mean giving up your own paycheque.

Along the way: a successful night at the Irvine Improv, a forgotten bag that became an unexpected shopping trip, and enough daylight saving confusion to make Julie question what time it is anywhere. ⏰

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💬 IN THIS EPISODE
• Julie's Irvine show and the things she forgot to pack
• Travelling through time zones during a clock change
• Being a newer comedian hungry for stage time
• Stepping in when the booked host failed to arrive
• Offering half the money and being told he wanted all of it
• Keeping the peace around someone who intimidates everyone
• An apology that completely missed the point
• What Julie would do differently today

👇 Have you ever covered for someone, only to have them turn on you? What would you have done in Julie's position? Tell us in the comments.

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Get ready to be BOTHERED.

This week, we're sharing our conversation with our dear friend Eric Bauza again, in his memory. Eric meant so much to us. His humour, generosity, and ability to make the people around him laugh are things we'll always carry with us. We're grateful to have this time with him recorded, and to be able to share it with you. ❤️

Known to so many as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other beloved characters, Eric brought his own warmth and unmistakable sense of humour to Bothered. In this conversation, he and Julie talk about everything from frustrating drivers and unusual fan encounters to fatherhood, his Canadian and Filipino roots, and the animation heroes who inspired him.

Whether you're revisiting this episode or hearing it for the first time, we hope you enjoy spending a little time with Eric.

We miss you, Eric. Thank you for all the laughs. ❤️

Originally released as Bothered EP075.

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❤️ ERIC BAUZA
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💬 IN THIS EPISODE
• How Eric's characters come out when traffic gets frustrating
• The joys and awkward moments of meeting animation fans
• His love of vintage cartoon clothing
• Meeting his voice-acting hero, Peter Cullen
• A son who sometimes just wants Dad to act like Dad
• Carrying forward Mel Blanc's beloved characters
• Family, identity, and the people who supported his career
• An unforgettable ordeal involving his uncle's classic car

If Eric's work brought you joy, we'd love for you to share a favourite character, memory, or moment in the comments.

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Thank you for remembering Eric with us.

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Get ready to be BOTHERED. Julie Kim tried to support another woman at work. Somehow, her neckline became the problem. This week, Julie revisits a corporate job involving a man with a talent for workplace tantrums, the exhausting business of setting boundaries, and a coffee walk that took a deeply disappointing turn. When Julie shared that he kept staring at her chest, the response was: "You tend to wear low-cut tops." Apparently, the shirt needed a performance review.

From women making excuses for badly behaved men to the things you don't say because someone is your client, Julie unpacks a comment she still hasn't forgotten. There's also an unexpected LinkedIn appearance, an imaginary conversation she'd love to have, and the possibility of retiring Bothered for a much less necessary "Happy Stories" podcast.

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💬 In this episode:
• When women defend or excuse men's bad behaviour
• A corporate colleague who expected total deference
• The exhausting work of setting boundaries
• A supportive coffee walk that turned into an outfit critique
• Breastfeeding, button-down shirts, and why Julie shouldn't have to explain herself
• Staying quiet because someone is your client
• An unexpected appearance in Julie's LinkedIn profile views
• The conversation she still wishes she could have

Has someone ever made your outfit the problem instead of someone else's behaviour? Share your story in the comments. 👇

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