Comedian Bobby Lee recently issued a direct apology to podcaster George Janko after Janko accused him of s*xual harassment during a 2022 episode of the “Impaulsive” podcast. Janko discussed the incident on a May 10 episode of “The George Janko Show,” revealing his discomfort with how his former co-hosts, Mike Majlak and Logan Paul, behaved during the episode when Lee allegedly harassed him.
Janko clarified that his issue was not with Lee personally but with the way Majlak and Paul encouraged Lee’s inappropriate behavior, which led to Janko walking off the set. During a May 30 appearance on Janko’s show, Lee addressed the situation, stating, “When you walked off the set, I was confused by it. I don’t know the drama behind the podcast. I don’t remember trying to touch you but if I did that, I’m sorry. I do it for comedy reasons.”
George Janko and Bobby Lee Exchange Apologies
On the May 10 episode of “The George Janko Show,” Janko spoke with Majlak about the infamous 2022 “Impaulsive” episode that led to his walkout. Janko recounted, “I never had a problem with Bobby Lee, I had a problem with the way that Logan and you were kind of gassing him to keep doing it. He started the episode putting his balls in my face, I let that one go, then every two seconds he kept grabbing my d**k.”
Janko explained that he couldn’t retaliate against Lee due to pressure from Logan Paul, who threatened his position on the show. Janko also claimed that Majlak told him only he and Paul were supposed to interact with guests, leaving Janko feeling sidelined.
On May 30, Lee appeared on Janko’s podcast and apologized for his actions. He explained, “I usually do podcasts in my ecosystem. I know the rhythms, I know what I can and can’t say. But with you guys, I didn’t know and also it’s a huge platform. So I was super nervous. I tend to get bully-ish out of survival.”
Resolving Past Issues
Lee admitted he didn’t remember being s*xually inappropriate but apologized nonetheless, saying, “I really, truly apologize. I love people, I love podcasting, and I think that you’re a voice that people talk about now. You’re here. I just apologize.”
Janko expressed that what truly bothered him was the lack of support from his friends during the episode. He told Lee, “I apologize that you kind of got caught in this whole drama that we were all put into, but I want to let you know that before, after, and during… I’m a fan of you dude.”
The Infamous “Impaulsive” Episode
In November 2022, Bobby Lee appeared on “Impaulsive” and engaged in behavior that made Janko visibly uncomfortable, including touching areas close to Janko’s groin and asking to touch his lap. Janko eventually walked off the podcast, with Logan Paul and Mike Majlak expressing confusion over his reaction. Lee, also confused, repeatedly asked if Janko was genuinely upset.
The exchange between Lee and Janko highlights the importance of setting and respecting boundaries, even in a comedic context. Both parties have expressed a desire to move forward positively, with mutual apologies helping to resolve their past grievances.