In this conversation, Joe, Jay, and Lauri discuss various topics including Taylor's friend passing away, Lauri's offensive joke, taking sketch writing classes, and engaging in online arguments. They also mention the closure of UCB New York and their love for Survivor. Lauri shares her experiences of getting into fights on Instagram and Facebook. Overall, the conversation covers personal anecdotes, comedy, grief, and social issues. In this conversation, Joe Betance discusses various topics related to recent events, including the backlash against a comedian for talking about eating a granola bar and the controversy surrounding a theater's statement about producing shows during protests. He also touches on the importance of supporting causes and the need for respectful dialogue. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted segment of 'Ask a Fat Person' and the announcement of poll results.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap

02:50 Coping with Grief and Different Ways of Dealing with Loss

07:10 The Impact of Offensive Jokes and the Importance of Communication

09:40 Taking Sketch Writing Classes and Finding Comfort in Survivor

24:33 Engaging in Online Arguments and the Challenges of Social Media

28:15 Backlash and Expectations

32:59 Supporting Causes

36:15 Respectful Dialogue and Understanding

43:10 Finding Balance

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