In this episode of Queers These Days, my hilariously intelligent friend Sadie Moland (she/her) and I have a chat about the dynamics of queer and mainstream comedy spaces. This episode was inspired by an interaction that a mutual friend of ours had after a show we performed in, where an audience member expressed their surprise at how funny the show was considering it was advertised as a queer show.

We talk about the subjectivity of humour, the role of identity in comedy, and the impact of audience engagement. In this episode, Sadie shares her experiences seeing the supportive nature of queer comedy spaces and reflects on the importance of community in shaping comedic narratives. Sadie discusses her experiences and perspectives on queer comedy, the influence of her identity on her performance, the importance of representation, and the evolution of her comedic style. She reflects on her role models, the balance between personal storytelling and relatability, and her hopes for the future of queer comedy.

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