This week we are joined by Robby Hoffman! Robby is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. She was named one of Vulture's Top Comedians to Watch in 2020, one of Comedy Central's UP NEXT comedians, and was on Conan O’Brien’s Comics to Watch list. She has performed numerous times at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival and New York Comedy Festival. She recorded her first one-hour stand up special "I’m Nervous" in Toronto, available on CraveTV, and can be seen in History of the World on Hulu. Make sure to check out Robby’s podcast Too Far with Rachel Kaly and Robby Hoffman !

Robby is also a notable TV writer, having written on The Chris Gethard Show (TruTV), Workin' Moms (Netflix), and Baroness Von Sketch Show (IFC). In 2019, Robby won a Daytime Emmy Award for her writing work on Odd Squad (PBS).  She is currently developing projects with Showtime, Warner Bros TV and A24! Make sure to check her out!

In this episode, we discuss growing up poor, appreciating every little thing, Judaism, not understanding what it means to find yourself, talking too much, being in a public relationship, we philosophize about morality, and so much more. You won’t want to miss our discussion about why Robby doesn’t recycle anymore. Give this episode a listen! 

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