This week, Alex Borstein joins 'The Tangle' to discuss her decades-spanning career in comedy, new tour, and classic roles. Alex shares insights into her early influences, the process of crafting characters, and the balance of personal and political themes in her work. She also discusses her experiences on shows including 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' 'Family Guy,' 'MADtv,' and 'Getting On.' Catch Alex on tour now with 'Alex Borstein is Thirsty.'

Chapters

• Developing comedic voice
• Crafting characters
• ‘Alex Borstein is Thirsty’ 
• Incorporating political and hard-hitting issues in comedy 
• The impact of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' 
• Iconic Emmy speech 
• Reflection on ‘MADtv,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Shameless,’ and ‘Getting On’
• Current tangles