Catharsis

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Catharsis episodes

August 19, 2019 Desiree Burch | Edinburgh Special
In the second of this series of Edinburgh specials, Tiff Setvenson and Desiree Burch talk about performing comedy in the UK versus the US, personal pronouns, cancel culture. and how comedy can open someone’s perspective and change people’s mind.
This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only)
Desiree Burch’s show “Desiree’s Coming Early” is on at Heroes@The Hive, Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/desiree-burch-desiree-s-coming-earlyTiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother

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34 min
August 18, 2019 Lynn Ruth Miller | Edinburgh Special
LYNN RUTH MILLERIn the first of this series of Edinburgh Fringe specials, host Tiff Stevenson meets 'spark plug' and oldest comedian on the UK/US circuit Lynn Ruth Miller to discuss politics, ageism and glass ceilings, and how fierce ambition and defying expectations never gets old.
This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only). Trigger warnings: there is some talk of violence against women, rape, and abortion.
Tiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother
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24 min
August 09, 2019 Erin Gibson
Tiff Stevenson chats with author of Feminasty, host of the Throwing Shade Podcast, improvisor and general funny bean all across the Earwolf network and beyond - ERIN GIBSON.This very fun and funny conversation covers all sorts - Trump, feminism, side hustles and being female in the entertainment industry.Contains: Some swearsPS Tiny Revolutions is LIVE in Edinburgh 12th and 13th Augusthttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-tiny-revolutions-podcast-liveAND Tiff's show Mother is also up there for the full runhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother
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31 min
July 26, 2019 Tawny Newsome
Tiff Stevenson talks to US sketch and improv comedian Tawny Newsome, co-host of podcast "Yo, Is This Racist?", about whether comedy can contribute to positive social change. The chat ranges from the parallels between hazing and starting out in comedy, how being a women in comedy can be a political act, Trump fatigue, and why the idea of ‘If you can see it, you can be it” is so important.This podcast contains swears.

If you’re up at the Edinburgh Fringe then why not come see Tiny Revolutions Live
12/13 August 4pm The Gilded Balloon
https://gildedballoon.co.uk/programme/tiff-stevenson/
And/or Tiff’s Show - Mother
31 July 1-25 August 915pm Monkey Barrel
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother
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43 min
July 12, 2019 Hari Kondabolu
In this week’s episode, Tiff Stevenson meets American stand-up comic, actor, and documentary-maker Hari Kondabolu. They discuss comedy as art and its ability to be a positive form of social change. Amongst other things, their chat covers race, representation, the problem with Apu, and death threats in translation.This podcast contains swears.
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45 min
June 28, 2019 Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Tiff Stevenson and pal Kiri Pritchard-McLean - double-Chortle award winning Edinburgh Festival favourite - talk about how comedy can contribute to social change, particularly through talking about subjects that were previously considered taboo. Other subjects include gender expectations, shaming, and the magnitude of tampons.
Trigger warnings: there is some talk of depression, abusive relationships and gaslighting.
This podcast contains swears.
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47 min
June 14, 2019 Sara Pascoe
Tiff Stevenson and her good friend Sara Pascoe - comedian, actor, author - have a wide ranging discussion on whether comedy can be a force for social change, how to use the special powers that comedy has, and how not to misuse them. Amongst other things (Louis CK and why dairy is disgusting*) They talk about the importance of being aware of your own blind spot, in comedy as well as life in general. Trigger-wise there is some pretty deep stuff in here in particular - sexual assault, racism and sexism.
This podcast contains swears.
*unrelated
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38 min
May 30, 2019 Nish Kumar
Tiff Stevenson talks to The Mash Report’s NISH KUMAR about all sorts. Obviously Brexit and Trump, of course that Piers Morgan, and whether TV political satire/ commentary can really make a change.
They chat a bit about Goodness Gracious Me and make particular reference to this classic sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDXrhkm4sEI

If you don’t get the Mark Watson reference towards the start, it’s about this kind of stuff… https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2019/01/16/42086/mark_watson_announces_a_marathon_show_%E2%80%93_and_marathon_podcast_series

Plus, if you want to get deep on the Piers/Nish beef here is a good place to start: https://www.chortle.co.uk/punching-ups/2017/12/15/38703/piers_morgan_calls_out_billy_big_balls_nish_kumar

Yes there are swears
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41 min
May 21, 2019 Tiny Revolutions | Trailer
Host Tiff Stevenson interviews fellow comedians about how and why comedy can be a force for social change.This is very much what this will sound like.
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3 min

About Catharsis

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Catharsis - the show where Tiff Stevenson and a funny guest dig deep into their anger, and seek resolution, sort of. This season: Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman, Ria Lina and more!

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