Chris Duffy (hilarious comedian, writer, and professional thought-spiraler) talks roast jokes gone wrong, climbing cringe mountain, TV writing as a lifelong addiction, why comedy might accidentally save the world, parenting on zero sleep, and the undeniable scientific fact that poo tastes exactly how you’d expect.

Buy Chris's book "Humor Me" on Bookshop.org - https://bookshop.org/p/books/humor-me-how-laughing-more-can-make-you-present-creative-connected-and-happy-christopher-duffy/d58f2b37b37fe850?ean=9780385550680&next=t

Timestamps

Trailer (00:00:00)

Intro (00:02:00)

Roast Jokes in Film (00:04:13)

Chris’s Book Intro (00:05:57)

Humor in High-Stress Jobs (00:06:42)

TV Writing Changes (00:09:00)

Podcasting & Public Access (00:10:17)

Popularity vs. Quality (00:12:29)

Admired Creators (00:15:10)

Parenting & Vulnerability (00:22:03)

Kids vs. Pets (00:25:02)

Comedy Community (00:29:33)

Comedy’s Purpose (00:32:30)

Regional Comedy (00:36:04)

Comedy Fanbases (00:39:05)

Fandom & Gossip (00:40:04)

Outro (00:42:30)

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Mara Wilson (Matilda, Mrs. Doubtfire) talks growing up in Hollywood, being a celebrity in Colombia, and using her platform to normalize endometriosis and OCD. And lots more!

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Chris Smalls, founder of the Amazon Labor Union, talks about his recent trip with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. While bringing humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, he was kidnapped, brutalized, and imprisoned by the Israeli military. Chris explains how labor can work together to stop weapon shipments to Israel, in order to end the genocide.

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Civil rights lawyer Oliver Ma talks his campaign for California Lieutenant Governor. Oliver is running a people-powered campaign, using only small donations, and no corporate donors. Oliver wants to shut down for-profit detention centers, and divest from Israel's genocide in Gaza.

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Comedian Myq Kaplan (Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, Last Comic Standing) talks about his artistic and spiritual journey, aided by psychedelics and violin lessons. Watch Myq's latest special, "Rini," on YouTube.

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"Stylist for regular people" Sophie Strauss talks fashion, and how her Jewish faith informs her advocacy for Palestine. Learn more at palhumanity.com, and check out Sophie Strauss Styling on Patreon, Instagram, and everywhere else.

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NYC pastor and homeless advocate Father Mike Lopez talks war profiteering, homeless programs that actually work, and how Jesus stood up to the powerful and elite.

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Comedian Jay Jurden talks talking sh*t, making your own way in comedy, and being specific. Check out Jay's new special "Yes Ma'am" on Hulu.

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Mary and Sally reassure a listener who doesnt feel horny. Then, they die premature deaths from laughing at the suggestion that they are carefree. Marys boyfriend gives Xanga user new Xeden advice from the male perspective.

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Mary is joined by Senator Amy Klobuchar, who thought she was going to be on a more popular podcast. The Senator reads Mary to filth before having to leave to go to the NYC Transit Museum.

(Featuring Julia Claire as Amy Klobuchar)

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