Episode #2179
Bridget Phetasy
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Trickster Makes This World
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The Handmaid's Tale
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Bridget Phetasy, a writer and stand-up comedian, joins to discuss topics including the role of honest criticism in comedy, political tribalism, conspiracy theories, abortion rights, AI's impact on Hollywood, and transgender issues. They also touch on the Austin comedy scene, stage fright, and the divisive nature of online politics.
What they talked about
- Transactional relationships and fame
- Tribalism in human thinking
- Religious exploration and conversion
- Black mold health effects
- Data privacy and ad tracking
- Abortion debate and bodily autonomy
- Women's self-defense and jiu-jitsu
- Comedy scene in Austin and meritocracy
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