This week, Beth's guest is comedian Mae Martin. Mae is has accolades across different comedy genres, radio shows, a book and musical comedy. Most recently, Mae starred in 'Feel Good' a semi-autobiographical show about her life that she also wrote for Channel 4/Netflix.

Beth and Mae discuss her battle with addiction, why honesty is important in comedy, how society perceives sex and gender and what it was like acting for the first time.

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Episode Highlights:

• 01.01 - What is Mae’s worst ever job?
• 02.32 - How did Mae Martin get into comedy?
• 03.22 - What journey has Mae had with Musical Comedy? 
• 04.48 - Is feeling comfortable in the job you do learned or something you’re naturally born with?
• 05.27 - Mae speaks about her semi-autobiographical TV show Feel Good and how did she approach acting in it?
• 07.47 - How did Mae find it performing in a show that was based on events in her real life?
• 08.39 - How much does addiction apply to everyone and where do they stem from
• 12.00 - What does Mae hope people take away from Feel Good? Does she think it’s important for art to have a wider societal point?
• 14.00 - Quickfire Round
• 15.07 - Fun Fact
• 15.53 - Mae speaks about her book ‘Can Everyone Please Calm Down? A guide to 21st Century Sexuality’ 
• 18.35 - How much has the public perception on sexuality changed in recent years?
• 20.41 - Does Mae doubt her direction or her work?
• 22.12 - If Mae could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?
• 22.52 - Does Mae Martin feel successful? What defines success?
• 25.24 - What has been Mae’s biggest challenge?
• 26.15 - What does Mae want to do next? 
• 27.07 - Does Mae believe in fate or choice?

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Resources Mentioned:

• Beth Roars: Website YouTube  Instagram Twitter  Facebook Patreon 
• Mae Martin: Website  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook  
• Ace Ventura, Jim Carrey
• Feel Good, Charlotte Ritchie (actress), Joe Hampson (co-writer of Feel Good) 
• Dope (Mae’s Stand Up Show)
• French & Saunders, Mighty Boosh
• The Second City - Tina Fey, Mike Myers, Steve Carell 
• Mae's Book: Can Everyone Please Calm Down? A 21st Century Guide to Sexuality

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