Edinbra or Edinburgh? (with Jena Friedman)
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This podcast episode features Samantha Bee interviewing Jennifer Friedman. They discuss Friedman's new show, "Motherfucker," a deeply personal exploration of grief and motherhood. The conversation delves into their shared experiences at *The Daily Show*, their reactions to the 2016 election, and the challenges faced by women in comedy, including increased online harassment. Friedman recounts a bizarre experience at the US border, highlighting the scrutiny faced by public figures. They discuss coping mechanisms for navigating political challenges and personal struggles, including acupuncture and tennis. Friedman also shares her postpartum experiences and the challenges of motherhood within the healthcare system. The episode includes discussions on the benefits of Indeed's sponsored job postings, and features several advertisement breaks for various podcasts and products, including Quince clothing, NerdWallet Smart Money, Uncared For, Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know, Wiser Than Me, and Lemonade Media's "Fixers" and "Senseless" podcasts. The episode concludes with reflections on their careers and the evolution of political comedy. A mention is made of Ben & Jerry's 35 discontinued ice cream flavors.
Outlines
Finding Amazing Candidates Fast with Indeed
The podcast opens with a discussion about the challenges of quickly finding qualified job candidates. Indeed is presented as a solution, highlighting its sponsored job feature and all-in-one hiring platform.
Samantha Bee's Return and Trump's Ballroom
Samantha Bee returns from a hiatus and discusses Donald Trump's plan to spend $200 million on a White House ballroom, criticizing it as a waste of taxpayer money.
Interview with Jennifer Friedman
Samantha Bee interviews Jennifer Friedman, discussing her new show "Motherfucker," the personal nature of the show, and the challenges of performing comedy in the post-pandemic world. The conversation also touches upon their shared experiences at *The Daily Show*.
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2016 Election Night and its Aftermath
Bee and Friedman reflect on their experiences on election night 2016, the immediate aftermath, and the ongoing challenges faced by women in comedy and public life.
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Jennifer Friedman's Border Stop Experience
Friedman recounts a bizarre experience at the US border where she was questioned about her comedy, highlighting the increasing scrutiny faced by comedians and public figures.
Coping Mechanisms in a Challenging World
Bee and Friedman discuss their coping mechanisms for navigating the current political climate and personal challenges, including acupuncture and tennis.
Postpartum Experiences and Motherhood
Friedman shares her experiences with postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and the challenges faced by mothers in the healthcare system.
Reflecting on Careers and Comedy
Bee and Friedman reflect on their careers, the evolution of political comedy, and the challenges and rewards of their chosen profession.
Choice Words Podcast Conclusion with Jenna Friedman
The episode concludes with Samantha B expressing appreciation for guest Jenna Friedman. They briefly discuss Ben & Jerry's discontinued ice cream flavors (35 in total). The show credits and outro follow, including promotion of ad-free listening on Amazon Music.
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Lemonade Media Advertisement: Senseless Podcast
This is an advertisement for the podcast "Senseless," by Erica Mahoney, which explores the experience of moving forward after a mass shooting that killed her father. The ad highlights the emotional impact of gun violence and the podcast's premiere date.
Keywords
Indeed Sponsored Jobs
Indeed's sponsored job postings feature boosts job visibility to attract more qualified applicants quickly. It's a pay-per-result model, eliminating monthly subscriptions.
White House Ballroom Construction
A controversial $200 million project to build a new ballroom at the White House, criticized for its cost and perceived extravagance.
Political Comedy
Comedy that satirizes or critiques political figures, events, and systems. Often used as a form of social commentary.
Postpartum Depression
A common mood disorder affecting women after childbirth, characterized by sadness, anxiety, and other emotional and physical symptoms.
US Border Patrol
The federal agency responsible for securing the US borders and enforcing immigration laws.
Jennifer Friedman
Comedian and guest on the podcast, discussing her new show and personal experiences.
Samantha Bee
Host of the podcast and interviewer.
Lemonade Media
An independent podcast production company distributing various podcasts, including those advertised in this episode.
Mass shooting
A tragic event involving the unlawful killing of multiple people in a single incident. The term is often associated with gun violence and its devastating consequences.
Podcast outro
The concluding segment of a podcast episode, typically including credits, social media handles, and calls to action (e.g., subscribing, leaving reviews).
Q&A
What are the key benefits of using Indeed's sponsored jobs?
Indeed's sponsored jobs increase job post visibility, leading to more applications. It's pay-per-result, with no long-term contracts.
What is Jennifer Friedman's new show "Motherfucker" about?
It's a deeply personal show exploring themes of grief and motherhood, drawing heavily from Friedman's experience with her mother's death.
How did the 2016 election results impact Samantha Bee and Jennifer Friedman?
Both experienced shock and disappointment, with Bee describing the feeling as giving birth to a dead baby. They also received immediate and intense online abuse.
What challenges do women in comedy face?
Women comedians often face increased online harassment and abuse, particularly older women. The tone and nature of the abuse are often different than what men experience.
How are Samantha Bee and Jennifer Friedman coping with the current political climate?
They are finding ways to stay engaged and impactful, focusing on local community involvement and personal well-being practices like acupuncture and exercise.
What is the name of the podcast advertised at the end of the Choice Words episode, focusing on positive action against systemic problems?
The advertised podcast is called "Fixers," produced by Lemonade Media. It highlights individuals working to address significant issues.
What is the topic of the podcast "Senseless"?
"Senseless" explores the journey of moving forward after the unthinkable, specifically focusing on the aftermath of a mass shooting.
How many Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors have been discontinued?
The podcast mentions that Ben & Jerry's has discontinued 35 flavors.
Show Notes
Comedian Jena Friedman welcomes Sam back from her summer hiatus and talks about what it was like to work together at The Daily Show. Jena talks about how the Ben and Jerry’s Flavor Graveyard taught her about mortality and how she similarly is a “great flavor that people don’t appreciate.” Sam hears about Jena’s new show, Motherfucker, which she’s now working on at Edinburgh (though they can’t quite get the pronunciation down) Fringe and why criticism is her love language, which is why Edinburgh is the best place to workshop material. Sam tells Jena that Jena’s book is Sam’s dad’s coffee table book and then they unpack the Colbert cancellation and the way online insults change as you evolve into an older woman.
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