Naked Lunch
Pee Wee Herman, As Himself, Paul Reubens On "Naked Lunch," Revisited
May 29, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
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A rare, candid conversation with Paul Reubens gets a fresh listen alongside a new intro from Phil.
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In this episode
- A personal sit-down with one of comedy's most private and inventive minds
- Context for the acclaimed HBO Max documentary now streaming
- Phil's new introduction frames why this conversation still matters
- An inside look at a longtime friendship built on mutual admiration
About this episode
With the recent release of "Pee Wee Herman as Himself" -- the acclaimed new two-part documentary directed and produced by Matt Wolf that is streaming now on HBO Max -- "Naked Lunch" revisits this fascinating conversation and rare podcast appearance that happened when Phil invited his longtime friend and even longer-time hero Paul Reubens over to talk. With a new introduction by Phil. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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About Naked Lunch
Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.
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